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Dunedin Scottish Foundation reports small profit, donates to school bands and community groups after Celtic festival
Summary
Eric McNeil, president of the Dunedin Scottish Foundation, said the November Celtic Festival made a small profit despite venue changes and increased costs; the foundation donated $4,500 each to the middle school band, high school band and city pipe band and other community contributions.
Eric McNeil, president of the Dunedin Scottish Foundation, updated the City Commission Jan. 9 on the group's Celtic Festival held last November and reported a modest surplus that allowed donations to school and community programs.
"This year's event ... despite the financial challenges that we had and increased expenses by being at a different venue, we were still able to make a small profit," McNeil said. He said the foundation donated $4,500 each to the middle school band, the high school band and the City of Dunedin pipe band. The foundation also contributed to a scholarship fund, made a donation to the New World Celts, provided a contribution to Our Lady of Lourdes for hospitality, and donated to the Dunedin High School wrestling team for parking assistance and uniforms.
McNeil thanked parks and recreation staff for helping relocate the event, named local vendors involved (Sterling Wine and Dunedin Brewery), and noted the spring Highland Games are scheduled for April 4–5. He described the festival and related donations as fundraising efforts to support local school music programs and community groups.
Commissioners and staff expressed appreciation for the foundation's volunteer work and community support. No formal action was required; the presentation was informational.
