Last updated on February 4th, 2026 at 07:36 pm

AREA DEPUTY CHIEFTAINS


What is an Area Deputy Chieftain?

Area Deputy Chieftains (ADCs) are appointed by the Chieftain of the American Clan Gregor Society to represent the Society at Highland Games and other Scottish/Celtic Heritage Events throughout North America. They are the public face of our Society. For questions related to the Society or membership in the American Clan Gregor Society, contact the ADC for your area. If there is not one for your area, contact the one nearest to you.


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States/Territories/Protectorates with a representative ADC

ALABAMA
Stewart McGregor
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CALIFORNIA (North)
Vacant – Interested in serving as your states Area Deputy Chieftain
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VIRGINIA
Aliana Shepard
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FLORIDA (North)
Danie Griffin-Turner
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GEORGIA
Dr. Bruce MacGregor Whyte
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MISSOURI (East)
Jordan Palmer
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MISSOURI (West)
Ms. Keren L. Coleman
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NORTH CAROLINA
Tom Watkins
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SOUTH CAROLINA
Mary Bryd Pettenati
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GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN (NC)
Dr. Bruce MacGregor Whyte
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TENNESSEE(East)
Rev. Thad G. Osborne
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NEW YORK
Lee Justo
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States/Territories/Protectorates without any representative ADC

Message from the Ranking Deputy Chieftain

Members

As we continue strengthening our leadership structure across the nation, several states now have openings for Area Deputy Chieftains. These roles are essential to maintaining our momentum, supporting our local membes, and ensuring our mission is carried out with consistency, discipline, and purpose.

We are seeking committed members who demonstrate reliability, initiative, and a steady hand in guiding others. If you have a proven record of leadership, a willingness to take on greater responsibility, and the drive to help build and support strong state-level operations, I encourage you to step forward.

Vacancies currently exist in multiple states, and we aim to fill them with individuals who embody our values and are ready to serve at a higher level. Those interested should contact me directly.for further details on requirements and the selection process.

Your dedication is the backbone of the American Clan Gregor Society. If you feel called to lead, now is the time to act.

In service,
Dr. Bruce MacGregor Whyte
Ranking Deputy Chieftain

If you’re interested in any of the vacancy’s below


Email the Ranking Deputy Chieftain


Vacancy’s

ARIZONA
ARKANSAS
CALIFORNIA (South)
COLORADO
CONNECTICUT
DELAWARE
DISTRICT of COLUMBIA
ILLINOIS
INDIANA
IOWA
KENTUCKY
LOUISIANA
MARYLAND
MASSACHUSETTS
MICHIGAN
MINNESOTA
MISSISSIPPI
MONTANA
NEW HAMPSHIRE
NEW JERSEY
NEW MEXICO
NORTH DAKOTA
OHIO
OREGON
PENNSYLVANIA (Eastern)
PENNSYLVANIA (Western)
RHODE ISLAND
SOUTH DAKOTA
TENNESSEE (West)
TEXAS (North)
TEXAS (South)
UTAH
VERMONT
WEST VIRGINA 


Duties:

  • Within the geographic area for which the ADC is responsible, the ADC will promote the ideals and objectives of the Society, by regular communication with other members and prospective members. This may be done in several ways:
    • By attending Scottish Festivals, heritage events, and social events to which members and prospective members within his/her area are invited.
    • By seeking out and recruiting prospective members.
    • By collecting genealogical and historical material for addition to our yearbook and to our archives at the University of Baltimore’s Langsdale Library.
    • By promptly forwarding membership application worksheets to the Registrar.
    • By attending and encouraging participation in the Annual Gatherings, as they are able.
  • The ADC will promote attendance at Highland Games, and attend those games that he/she can, especially when they occur within his/her area.
  • The ADC will contact Festival organizers to determine the possibility of hosting a Society Clan Gregor tent.
  • The ADC will attempt to keep track of Society members residing in his/her area and will notify the Registrar and Historian of births, marriages, divorces, deaths, or change of address of which he/she may become aware.
  • The ADC will provide periodical items of interest to our newsletter editor of games participation or other events in his/her area.
  • The ADC will provide a written annual report of activities to the Ranking Deputy Chieftain prior to the Annual Gathering.
  • The ADC will notify the Chieftain and Assistant Chieftain of any Society member within his/her area needing critical assistance.
  • The ADC will contact lapsed or inactive members, and encourage them to resume participation.
  • Upon leaving the position, the ADC will transfer all records, documents and other items to the succeeding officer in a timely manner to ensure continuity and integrity of the position for the Society.

Society Support for the Area Deputy Chieftain:

  • The officers and Council members of the Society will carry out timely communication of Society business that requires action by the ADC
  • The ADC will be provided with Letters / Certificates of Appointment from the Chieftain that may be used as verification he/she is an official representative of the Society. The appointments will be for a period of three years and may be re-appointed multiple times by succeeding Chieftains.  Such documents will be reissued upon re-appointments as well.
  • The ADC will be provided with a list of members residing within his/her area of commission by the membership data base manager – usually the Assistant Chieftain or the Treasurer.
  • The ADC will be provided a maximum of one hundred fifty dollars reimbursement for each games worked by the ADC or designee, with proper documentation and submitted the Treasurer for payment.
  • The ADC will be provided with marketing materials, sales merchandise, and Society contacts when requested.
  • The ADC will be provided with an ADC Handbook by the Ranking Deputy Chieftain containing pertinent information to assist in performing their duties.