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Reminder - Membership renewal is due February 1 - click for info 

 

The Winter edition of the Curtin Clan Newsletter has been sent to members and posted on the CurtinNews at Yahoo Groups.

 

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THE CURTIN CLAN MISSION STATEMENT

 

The mission of the Curtin Clan is to

-  Facilitate fellowship and cooperation among individuals and families linked by the name Curtin.

-  Support and promote the study and advance of genealogical research, including the use of DNA tests and other such

          tools as may clarify relationships and origins of individuals and families with the name of Curtin.

-  Encourage the study of the role in Irish history and literature played by members of Curtin families.

-  Fund, conduct and disseminate the results of the projects pertaining to ancestors of the Curtin family.

-  Appreciate and practice Irish culture, and encourage the study of Irish history and literature.

 

 

 

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"Failte!"

 

A  Chairde,                                       

 

The Clan Gathering 2011 is now history.  The hotel and the Irish Center kept referring to it as the Curtin Reunion.  At first I wanted to correct them every time it was written that way.  However when I arrived at the hotel to see David and Margaret Curtain waiting in the lobby it was a reunion.  Not long after we were joined by Andrée and Gerard from Canada, and then Heidi Welch.  Big cheers went up as another Curtin joined us! It became a wonderful reunion.  Since 1999, I have made many wonderful friends thru the Curtin clan and some are even related to me. Sadly, Frank Curtin of Ireland had to cancel his trip to Chicago, but we wish him recovery and continued good health.

 

In Chicago, we were privileged to have Vice-consul Tim Reilly from the Chicago Consulate come over to the Irish American Heritage Center and present the Clans of Ireland award to Margaret Curtain. It was very appropriate that Margaret was honored for all her research, and thrilling to have it presented at our Gathering in Chicago.  The Clans of Ireland ceremony was earlier in Dublin but no one from the Curtin clan was able to be there.

 

This Gathering provided an opportunity to say a thousand thank yous (go raibh mile maith agat) to friends who have served on the board for a number of years.  No longer formally serving on the board are Peg Curtin, Rich Curtin, Jo-Anne Wylie and Lisa Wylie. They have contributed a great deal and we hope they will continue. Jo-Anne has informed me that she will continue with her lucrative raffles and wine making! Lisa Wylie will continue to update the web site when her skill is needed. Ted Curtin (MA) is not officially on the board but he has agreed to continue to act as Parliamentarian when a motion needs to be discussed and voted upon.

 

Some great members have stepped up to positions that need to be filled.  Heidi Welch will be the Secretary, Gerry Curtin (SC) the membership chair, Joan Curtin and her husband Neal will take on the Newsletter. PJ Curtin of Macroom, Cork, will join the Board, and has agreed to help Frank Curtin with the 2013 Gathering.

 

Our greatest need is more members, especially those willing to contribute their DNA.  Perhaps all members can encourage their children, cousins and nieces and nephews to join.  Membership would make a great Christmas gift.

 

As soon as possible, we will publish the dates for Gathering 2013. We hope you all will plan a family heritage vacation and bring children or grandchildren to Charleville, Cork.

 

Le meas,

 

Anne Emperor, Taoiseach

 

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2011 Gathering

 

 

The 7th Biennial Gathering was held in Chicago, Illinois, USA. on 24-26th, June 2011.    Click here for pictures and details.

 

 

Irish Music at the Gathering in Chicago