Member of the Clan Donnachaidh Society of Florida and the Clan Donnachaidh Society in Scotland since 2001.  My daughter and her friends invited me to attend the Central Florida Scottish Festival in January of 2000.  It was great fun, and although I knew there was a clan associated with my name, Duncan, I was surprised to see a clan tent there.  I remember speaking to a man, must have been Gordon Robertson, who piqued my interest in our family heritage.  At the next year’s festival, I decided to join.

At the Annual Meeting in January 2002, I was elected Secretary.  At first, my duties were limited to publishing the newsletter, since then the tasks, along with my interest have steadily increased.  I find this position to be very fulfilling, and I love to talk with and e-mail our members.  This is one of the great joys in my life!  My dreams of visiting Scotland came true as I attended the 2005 and the 2007 Clan Gatherings and A.G.M.  John and I also attended the "Homecoming Scotland 2009" event and participated in the joyous march up The Royal Mile in Edinburgh, led by Chief Robertson.  Scotland is so beautiful and you can just feel the history in the air.  Please go when you have the chance - your heart and spirit will be filled to overflowing. 

In 2010, I was offered the remarkable opportunity to fill the position of International Vice Chairperson with the Clan Donnachaidh Council in Scotland.  I was honored and excited to take on this new challenge.  My role is to represent the many clan branches outside the U.K. and to provide communications between the Society and the Branches.  I have enjoyed getting to know the leaders of each branch and am working to held them find ways to increase membership in their own branch and in the Clan Society in Scotland.  We are all one family and we must work together to keep our heritage alive for the generations to follow. 

Besides my Clan duties, I am a licensed Realtor, 20+ years experience.  The members of my family are all involved with the many Clan activities.  My husband, John, attends the games with me and works hard to help make tent and equipment repairs, and enjoys the festivals and the music.  My son, Brandon, is our Branch Webmaster and proudly wears a vintage kilt which we purchased at the Clan Centre in Scotland, and is interested in the ancient weapons. 

 I encourage you to join us in the celebration of our Scottish heritage. Please feel free to contact me anytime.

You can e-mail Christy at:   Secretary@4scots.com