SASSNM's Annual Burn's Dinner & Dance
Celebrating Scotland's Poet Laurate
Each year SASSNM Sponsors the Robert Burn's Dinner, honoring "Rabbie" for his contribution to Scottish poetry, music and culture. This Year’s theme is taken from the Diana Gabaldon novel “Outlander” and is intitled “A Journey Through Space and Time”. You will be transported through the stones to 1786 Scotland by way of the standing stones of Craigh Na Dun and explore Robert Burns life and times through poem, song and story. It is without doubt that Rabbie was thinking of the struggles of Scotland throughout the 1700’s when he wrote “Earnest Cry and Prayer” but particularly because the government overreached again with the “Distillery Act” that year and along with the “Proscription Act” of 1747 and the subsequent “Dress Act” it was evident Scottish culture was still under attack. Robert Burn’s rhetoric defiance of British rule is evident within this poem and many others.
Silent Auction
We are asking our members for donations for our Silent Auction which goes to support our scholarships and events throughout the year. We are also looking for volunteers for Burn's Dinner.
See our Robert Burns Dinner Page for details and payment information.
About Us
The mission of the Society is to further interest in and appreciation of Scottish and other Celtic cultures, history, literature, and performing arts through education, recreation, charity and fellowship. To further this mission, the Society shall remain a 501(c)3 nonprofit and shall be nonpolitical and nonsectarian.
L to R: Volunteer member Senry Kiser, V.P. JW Warwick, President John McKenzie & Events Director, Cheryl Burbank at the RGVCF May 2024.
We support continuing Scottish culture
Tartan kilts and accessories reflect different clans
We schedule public events, usually free
Pipes and drums join us at a Kirkin' (blessing)
We spotlight Celtic groups and happenings
Three Scottish clan tartans at a Celtic festival