Report of the 17th International Gathering of the Clan Macfie and ...

14 Standing Committee Chairmen
As each committee sat it elected a chairman to head up the discussion. Later at the plenary session
for Society Business each of the chairmen were presented to the main body for ratification of their
post.
International Gatherings Ceann - Cath Iain M McFie, Scotland.
Vision and Special projects - John Rosser, USA This committee is an amalgamation of the
Vision and Monuments and Special Project teams, Vanessa King Macfie had previously informed
the Ceann Cath that she wished to resign her position as chairman of the M & S P Committee.
Nomenclature - Andrew Duffy
Keeper of the Clan Records - Keith McAfee USA. Keith would hold this post, but the records
would remain in Scotland, under the guardianship of the Ceann Cath.
Music Dance and The Arts - Bob McFie Scotland. Martha Traylor is very ill and unable to
continue as the Chairman of this Committee.
Genealogy - Nancyanne Carkeek USA
Historian - Sheila Duffy England Sheila had not submitted a report. However she has had two
changes of residence this year and this may have caused the oversight.
Legal - Ian McPhee - Australia.
The nominations for the various Committee Chairmen were put to the main body of the Parliament
and were accepted by acclamation.
15 The DNA Project
Rod McDuff, who had been managing the project, wrote apologizing for not being able to attend
the Gathering. He has, however, sent a detailed report, copies of which are in the delegates folder.
In his detailed report Rod concludes that the aims and objectives of the Project have been satisfied,
though he still encourages any who have not had their DNA tested to go ahead and do so. He in
the mean time will continue to manage the study, but is hopeful the Clan Macfie will take over the
running of the project.
We extend our thanks to Rod for his sterling work in the management of this project.
16 Completion of Clan and Society Business.
Clan Trust. Ian McPhee (Aus), Chairman of the Legal Committee made the following motion
“The Clan authorizes Clan Commander Iain Morris McFie to take whatever action is necessary so
that a trust may be established as a legal entity for Clan Macfie. Further this parliament directs the
Clan Commander Iain Morris McFie to submit an initial written progress report to Clan
Commissioners and Clan Society Presidents by 31st December 2009 and that thereafter progress
reports every six (6) months on the progress being made regarding authorization.” Motion was
seconded and approved by Parliament.
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