The Southern California Branch of Clan Cameron (also referred to as Clan Cameron SoCal) is an independent branch of The Clan Cameron Association North America established by the hereditary Captain and Chief of Cameron, Col. Sir Donald Hamish Cameron of Lochiel. The aims of the Clan Cameron Association, and this branch, are “cultural and educational” — “promoting friendship among persons who enjoy a kinship; encouraging, through education, the perpeturation of the history, customs, music, and folklore of their forebears.”
Regular Membership is open to “all persons of Scottish descent who bear the name Cameron, or whose mother or grandmother bore the name Cameron or the name of one of the Cameron septs shown below.
Associate and Honorary Membership may occasionally be conferred upon persons who do not meet the qualifications for Regular Membership, but “have demonstrated enthusiasm for the history traditions of Clan Cameron and/or have enriched the proceedings of the branch by their presence.”
What are the benefits of a Clan Cameron SoCal membership?
Members receive a hearty welcome into the Clan Cameron booths that Clan Cameron SoCal runs at local Scottish Games events (see the Events Calendar for listings) to see our collection of historical items, enjoy free refreshments, and receive a special gift.
In addition, members receive the quarterly Piper of South newsletter and invitations to special gatherings, including our annual Christmas party.
Want to join us? Here’s how:
- Print a copy of the Application Form and mail it with your dues to the address indicated on the form.
- Attend a Scottish Games event where Clan Cameron SoCal has a tent and join in person. To see a list of events we attend, check the Events Calendar.
SEPTS:
| Chalmers | Kennedy | MacKail | MacUlrig |
| Chambers | Leary | MacKeil | MacVail |
| Clark | Lonie | MacClear | MacWalrick |
| Clarke | MacAldowie | MacCleary | Martin |
| Clarkson | MacAlonie | Maclearie | Paul |
| Cleary | MacChlery | MacMartin | Sorley |
| Clerk | MacCleary | MacOnie | Sorlie |
| Dowie | MacGillery | MacOstrich | Taylor |
| Gibbon/Gibson | MacGillonie | MacPhail | Alternative spellings are usually acceptable |
| Gilbertson | MacIldowie | MacSorley |
The Association is a nonprofit organization and is strictly nonpolitical with allegiance to the United States of America, and it “shall not take part in any political activity involving the internal affairs of Scotland or the United Kingdom.” The Cameron Association is one of many similar Cameron organizations throughout the world. It consists of several branches. These branches have their own officers and conduct their own internal affairs. They may establish their own sub chapters and are responsible for extending membership opportunities to all eligible candidates within their respective geographic areas. In addition to the territory described in its name, the Southern California Branch is also for the states of Nevada and Hawaii.
For a printable version of the Membership information, click here.