August 23, 2009
Clan Cunningham International Unites World Members
Welcoming Cunningham descendants
from around the world, the Board of Directors of Clan Cunningham USA has
unanimously voted to
change the name of its organization to Clan Cunningham International (CCI).
The change is effective immediately. The Board considered the resolution
after consultations with the Court of the Lord Lyon, members of The
Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs, several Cunningham armigers and
interested Cunninghams outside the United States. The two leading
candidates for Chief (family head) of Clan Cunningham have also endorsed
this new venture.
“It is exciting to be part of a
growing and vibrant Clan Cunningham organization that is forward thinking
and always looking to promote our shared heritage,” said David Pickens,
President of Clan Cunningham International.
During the Clan’s recent trip to
The Gathering in Scotland, it became clear that Cunninghams living outside
the United States wanted to see the current organization expand to include
a wider audience. As a result, Clan Cunningham International was born.
“The quickest vehicle to
accomplish this request was a Board Resolution to change our name to
welcome international members. It will give members of Clan Cunningham
anywhere in the world an organization to join in celebration of our great
heritage. It will also allow our genealogical base to grow and cover
Cunningham lines from around the globe,” said Steve Cunningham, Vice
President of Clan Cunningham International. Steve Cunningham was in
charge of studying the proposal and made the recommendation to the Board.
Key Scottish leaders, both at
home and abroad, have endorsed the former Clan Cunningham USA as the
preeminent Cunningham organization needed to lead Clan Cunningham to an
international level. CCI has; therefore, adopted a By-Laws Committee for
the purpose of transitioning the organization from a national to
international platform. Members of the committee will include members of
the new Clan Cunningham International (CCI, formerly CCUSA), members of
the
Clan Cunningham Society
of America (CCSA), and Cunningham armigers from England and Scotland.
Clan Cunningham International
welcomes all Cunningham descendants and friends to join this new and
exiting organization. For more information, please contact
clancunninghamintl@gmail.com
Clan Cunningham International
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