The SSIE is dedicated to bringing together people of Scottish ancestry, or those interested in Scottish traditions, practicing and preserving Scottish traditions, educating the public about Scottish traditions and heritage. In Feburary 2007, the seeds of what is now the Scottish Society of the Inland Empire were sown when society secretary, Bob Leeton approached Bob Goss, Wes Ray, and Cameron Till
ery about starting a Scottish Society in the Inland Empire.It did not take long for the germination to take place and they had their first meeting in Alta Loma shortly afterward. Officers were selected and piper,Cameron Tillery, owner of R.P.Blandford and Son,LTD; a Scottish import store, was named as advisor. Two more meetings were held at Blandford and Son working out the mission statement and membership forms and by the fourth meeting, held at the Royal Falconer, there were twelve people in attendance. A new board was elected and since that time membership has swelled to over 170 members. The Scottish Society of the Inland Empire is dedicated to bringing together people of Scottish ancestry, or those interested in Scottish traditions, practicing and preserving Scottish traditions, educating the public about Scottish traditions and heritage, promoting goodwill among our members and the public, and to the performance of charitable works and community service.
