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(A Hundred Thousand Welcomes)

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NEWS IN BRIEF

SAHC welcomes its new 2026 Committee

The SAHC welcomes new and continuing members of the committee and are pleased to announce the following:

Position Role
President Brian Dermody
Deputy President Andrew MacPherson
Secretary Vacant (a/g Carol Budong)
Treasurer Vacant (a/g Malcolm Buchanan)
Public Officer Carol Budlong
VP History/Seminars Lorna Barrow
VP Clans Liaison Geoff Davidson
Awards & Recognisition Ian Young
VP Tartans Susan Cooke
VP Sponsorship & Marketing Vacant
VP Highland Dance Vacant
Director Succession Planning & Continuity Rodney Hutchison
Minsutes Secretary Barbara McPhee
Director Events Linda Baer
Manager Insurance Program Carol Budlong
Co-Social Media Officer Jennifer McKay
Co-Social Media Officer Tracy Farrugia
Genealogy Consultant Barbara Gurney
Heraldry Consultant Mal Edmiston
Director Media Production (Stephen Hope)
Membership Secretary Vacant
Newsletter Editor Vacant
Manager Scottish Week Vacant
Committee Members Malcolm Buchanan
Judy Buchanan
Chris Lindesay
Julie Beashel
 

[24 September 2026]
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SAHC 2026 Membership fees

The SAHC Executive considers that the membership fees for 2026 should not change from 2025.

  • Individuals: $20
  • Families: $25
  • Students (with proof): $10
  • Clans and Family Societies/Associations: $25

    • Families, Individuals and Students:

    For indivduals, families and students, the link to apply for or renew your membership is at this link to the SAHC Membership webpage

    Clans, Family Societies and Associations:

    SAHC Insurance program
    SAHC member clans and societies have been contacted already by the SAHC Secretary about rejoining the program for 2026.

    For clans, family societies and associations, the link to apply for or renew your membership is at this link to the SAHC Membership webpage

    [11 January 2026]
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    Change of SAHC's postal address

    The SAHC has changed its postal address for the receipt of paper-based documents where they cannot be sent to our general email address for general correspondence, notices, and clan and society newsletters.

    General paper correspondence should be sent to the following address:
    Secretary
    Scottish Australian Heritage Council
    15 Walter Street
    Bondi Junction   NSW   2022   Australia

    Paper membership forms and cheques for individuals, clans/societies (that do not need insurance), etc. should be posted to:
    Membership Secretary
    Scottish Australian Heritage Council
    9 Buzacott Place
    McKellar   ACT   2617   Australia

    [24 September 2026]
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    Have you seen our Frequently Asked Questions ?

    We have posted some information for you at the FAQ tab above about:
    * SAHC Life Members
    * Honoured Guests for Scottish Week
    * Australia Tartan
    * Scottish Australian flag
    * Who can call themselves a 'Laird', 'Lord' or 'Lady'? (about souvenir plots of land schemes)
    * Can I fly the Royal Arms of Scotland (the "Lion Rampant")?
    * Who wears what feathers?
    * Legend of the Saltire
    * Wearing a tartan sash
    * Flowers of the Forest
    * What are the jurisdictions of the heraldic authorities?
    * The galley in Scottish heraldry
    * "Edwin Clement Hosking (1896-1966) - singer, teacher, folklorist" by John Coombs (revised).

    [17 December 2021]