Society Membership Information

One of SSCPa’s greatest strengths is the diversity of its membership. Our members possess a wide range of talents and interests, each with something different — and often unique — to contribute. The Society needs and welcomes all of these abilities and interests.

Membership in the Society means something different to each person: satisfying a passion for history or genealogy and for sharing family backgrounds; the cultural richness of Scottish music, dance, literature, or perhaps Erse, the Scots Gaelic tongue. There's the colorful, often tragic history of Dalriada ~ ancient Scotland ~ the great battles and many military heroes; or maybe it's engaging in the many Scottish/Celtic crafts — knitting, weaving and other artistic formats — or hearty Highland fare. For the highly-social, it could be the wide variety of people and activities at the dozens of Scottish games & gatherings held throughout North America — meeting the Clans and being part of our Scottish traditions.

Of course, there's always the "water of life" known to the non-Scot world as Scotch ...

Membership applications can be downloaded and mailed to our membership chair, or you can sign up Online and begin your association with your fellow American Scots.

Whatever your passion, pursue it through your Scottish Society membership. Please join us. Aye!

Contact Membership Coordinator, Jesse Weigal at 761-1052, email - jaweigel33@gmail.com, or any member of the SSCPa Board of Officers for further information and a membership application.

There is always information at any SSCPa general membership meeting or event.

Scottish Society of Central Pennsylvania By-Laws

Article III—Membership

Section 1—Qualification

Membership in the Society will be open to all persons of Scottish ancestry, and anyone with an interest in the history, culture and traditions of Scotland.

Section 2—Classes of Membership

Membership in the Society will consist of three (3) classes: Family-Active, Single-Active, and Honorary.

 Family-Active Membership will consist of husband, wife, and minor children. All immediate family members shall have the privilege of participating in all Society activities and affairs.  Both husband and wife will have one vote each and the right to hold office (excluding minors).  Family members who reach the age of 18 must join as individual members should he/she desire to continue with the Society.  All such members will pay the dues set by the Society.

 Single-Active Membership will consist of individuals who will have one vote, the right to hold office and the privilege of attending all functions. All individuals must be eighteen (18) years  old upon the date of application for membership in the Society.  All such members will pay the dues set by the Society.

 Honorary Membership can be extended to individuals or Society positions who have recognition as friends of the Society and have made special efforts or contributions for furthering the objectives of the Society. Such membership is extended annually upon unanimous recommendation of the Executive Board or a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the general membership at the meeting where such a vote is taken and a quorum is present.  Honorary members will pay no dues and have no voting privileges, but may attend meetings and functions and will be required to pay any fees associated with such functions unless otherwise exempted by majority vote of the Executive Board. 

Section 3—Dues

All members of the Society will pay annual dues at the rate determined by the Executive Board, which is due annually as of July 1.  Membership over sixty (60) days will be notified of their delinquency and if necessary removed from the membership rolls after ninety (90) days.  Additional charges may be assessed to members attending special events of the Society with a majority approval of the Executive Board. 

Dues are currently: 

$15 for Single-Active Membership     -     $20 for Family-Active Membership