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Written by The Editor   
Friday, 26 February 2010


MONTH OF MARCH:  HERE IS SOME FUN INFORMATION ON TWO VERY WELL KNOWN DATES ON THE MARCH CALENDAR:

THE IDES OF MARCH

The Ides of March (Latin: Idus Martias) is the name of March 15 in the Roman calendar. The term ides was used for the 15th day of the months of March, May, July, and October.

Did you know that the Ides of March was a festive day dedicated to the God Mars and a military parade was usually held.
 
In modern times, the term Ides of March is best known as the date that Julius Caesar was assassinated in 709 AUC or 44 B.C. In William Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar, Caesar is warned to "beware the Ides of March".   (Painting by:  Vincenzo Camuccini, Mort de César, 1798)

Etymology:
The term idūs (ides) originally referred to the day of the full moon. The Romans considered this an auspicious day in their calendar. The word ides comes from Latin, meaning "half division" (of a month).

Observances:
The Ides of March is celebrated every year by the Rome Hash House Harriers with a toga run in the streets of Rome, in the same place where Julius Caesar was killed.

The Atlanta Chapter of the Dagorhir Battle Games Association hosts an annual spring event at Red Horse Stables on the weekend closest to the 15th of March. The event is appropriately named "The Ides of March".

The Temple Hill Association in New Windsor, NY holds an annual dinner in honor of the Ides of March because it is also the day that General George Washington quelled a mutiny of his Officers in 1783. 

ST. PATRICK'S DAY - 17TH MARCH

Saint Patrick's day is in honor of the Patron Saint of Ireland, who brought christianity in the 400's AD to the Emerald Isles, as Ireland is known. It is truly a day of celebrating Irish history, ancestry, traditions and customs.

Are you Irish perchance!?! Well, the saying goes everyone is a little Irish on Saint Patricks's Day.  Erin Go Braugh is perhaps the most common Irish term you will hear. It means "Ireland Forever"

Did You Know? Over 34 million Americans are of Irish descent. That's almost nine times the populaton of Ireland!

Here are some favorite Irish sayings:

*   May the road rise up to meet you.

*   May the wind be always at your back.

*   May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain.

*   May the rain fall softly upon your fields. And the sun shine warm upon your face.

*   Top of the mornin' to you.....(and the rest of the day to 'me self!)

*   May there always be work for you to do.

*   May your purse always hold a coin or two.

*   May the sun always shine on your windowpane.

*   May the hand of a friend always be near you.

*   May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.

And then there's this favorite.....

May the wind at your back not be from the cabbage and corned beef that you eat today!
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 03 March 2010 )
 
AGM 2010 - PRESIDENT'S END OF YEAR REPORT
Written by Cristina Silva   
Wednesday, 17 February 2010

AGM 2009/2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Cristina Silva - President 2009
Frazier Gardella - President 2010
David Kylan - Vice President 2010
Brian Wynne-Hughes - Secretary 2009/2010
Charles Powell - Treasurer 2009/2010
Rosella Parmiter - Parlimentarian 2010
Gordon Burgin - Parliamentarian 2009
Joanne Wynne-Hughes - VP 2009 and  Website Editor 2009/2010


 (photo by J. Molitor)

AGM – PRESIDENTS REPORT 2009-2010
 
We have had a busy year of growth in visibility, and in numbers.  At the end of 2008 our membership was 262;  we  increased our membership by 50% in 2009, retaining a higher % of Americans.  Chapters report activities that raised the profile of the American Club across the Costa del Sol. We sponsored  and worked on activities that received extensive publicity, helped on the promotion of our communities, participated in international festivals, raised funds and made donations to local charities and increased our friendly relationship with other foreign associations on the Costa del Sol.
 
The highlight of the year was the celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the American Club of the Costa del Sol, with two events, an elegant Garden Lunch hosted by FMB, where Awards of Recognition were presented to Founding members, past presidents, and 20 year members of the Club. And a Gala Dinner and Dancing Under the Stars, hosted by Marbella which gathered 240 people to celebrate this milestone with us.  Aided by a strange drop in temperature on June 6th, 2009, this was a memorable evening to remember.

We have dealt with some challenges as well.  We attended a summons to declare before a judge of the Torrox Court on issues related to the ex-president of the Nerja Chapter. It has been documented before the court that the American Club holds no responsibility.  The case is still in process. We were asked to have legal representation and that meant legal expenses. The Central Board is planning some activities for 2010 that will help to replenish those funds. 

We´ve upheld our objectives and our mission in all our endeavors. We welcomed Americans and friends of America to our Club, celebrated American holidays and other new  traditions of multicultural America as well. We provided support to our Consular Office and to Americans in difficulty.  We toured nearby towns, promoted cultural events and remained a binder of friendship for members and friends.
 
The American Club of the Costa del Sol enters the second decade of the 21st century strengthened by the generous work of volunteers over its 35 years of existence.  We´ve lost a few of them this year, and we remember them with gratitude.  As an established institution, our club has an identity of its own and remains firm, as we pass on the torch  from one another. We care for it, we work for it, while it is under our care.

I thank you for your trust and your support this year and wish you all the best in 2010.

Cristina Silva, President Board of Directors 2009-2010


 
 
 
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 10 March 2010 )
 
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