Scottish American Athletic Association

326 N. Western Ave. Suite #254

Los Angeles, Ca. 90004

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is David P. Garman, Chief of the Scottish American Athletic Association (SAAA). We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the education of the general public about the Celtic Culture through the vehicle of Athletics. Ancient events steeped in history of the Celtic people. We are not a reenactment group, but an organization contesting one of the most ancient athletic events in history starting back in 1057 A.D. when King Malcolm Canmore. Who called upon the Clans to send their best runners, for he needed messengers. Send their best fighters, for he needed a private army, and send the strongest, he needed personal guards. We don't discriminate against anyone who wants to come out and throw. We have an open door policy, everyone is welcome to come out and try.

Our mission is to educate the general public of his or her own history and culture. We are hired by Celtic festivals to run, sanction, and promote Scottish Highland Games. We are currently expanding out of California north to Portland Oregon and into Washington State and now as far east as Texas where we have a satellite organization set up. We are the bench mark for all others to follow. We are not trying to overtake any existing organization, but to standardize the games for all.

We are in need of donations to expand any amount would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

Reverend David P. Garman, MPS, KT, 32˚

Chief of the SAAA