Chief's Commissioner for the USA:
CWO4 Dale M. Forsyth Sandusky – retired Navy
I had no idea after attending the first national meeting of Clan Forsyth Society USA at the July Grandfather Mountain Games at Linville, North Carolina that I would soon become your leader as Society President for 23 years. Then, back in 2003, Chief Alistair C.W. Forsyth of that ILK, appointed me as the first-ever USA Commissioner for Life. I am proud to continue as such and will continue to oversee the workings of the USA Society.
President:
Steven M. Forsythe
I am currently the Lead Pastor of the First Free Methodist Church in East Liverpool, Ohio. I am also the director of new church planting and church revitalization for the Pittsburgh Conference of the Free Methodist Church, as well as running my own consulting business. I also oversee a network of drug recovery homes that provide long-term rehabilitation to those addicted to opiod drugs. A 1981 graduate of Toccoa Falls College; I have been married to my wife Carol for 39 years; have 3 adult daughters, and 4 grandchildren. When not engaged in church work I enjoy hiking, writing, reading, and of course, attending Highland Games. I frequently teach at several local high schools and greatly enjoy this interaction with the youth of the community. As your newly elected president I look forward to connecting with as many of you as possible to share our common Scottish heritage.
Western Vice President:
Eastern Vice President:
Carolyn Forsythe Smith
I retired from 30 years of teaching in 2013 and became involved with Clan Forsyth Society by volunteering to index past newsletters. I soon accepted an appointment as Ohio Representative and have hosted several events in Ohio and Kentucky. To break down a brick wall in my research, I started learning about DNA and jumped in with both feet. I am now the Administrator of the Forsythe DNA Tree R-BY 39913 Facebook group which is my bloodline haplogroup. I also recently became one of the Administrators of the Y-DNA Forsythe Surname Project on FTDNA. I have met many wonderful people since becoming involved with Clan Forsyth Society USA and look forward to serving the society as Eastern Vice President.
Secretary:
Judith Forsythe
I have been a member of Clan Forsyth Society USA since 2003 and have been a writer and proofreader for "The Griffin" since 2016. I reside in southwestern Pennsylvania, as did five generations of my family before me. (My Forsythe ancestor immigrated here and purchased a tract of land in this area in the late 1700's.) I am a retired educator, having worked for 36 years as a speech/language therapist in the public schools.I am now continuing my own learning experiences by taking classes at the University of Pittsburgh. I also play the hammer dulcimer in a string band that has performed at various events in the area, including Pittsburgh's Tartan Day and the Ligonier Highland Games where we played at the Clan Forsyth tent. I am honored to be serving as secretary for Clan Forsyth USA and hope to meet many of you at upcoming events.
Treasurer:
Chad Burkholder
Newsletter Editor & Genealogist:
Marsha Ellen Cain Richardson
I joined the Clan Forsyth Society USA in 1995 and my mother and I hosted our first Clan Forsyth Society tent at the Dunedin Florida Highland Games that same year. I’ve enjoyed hosting, or co-hosting many tents since, in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. When our long time Clan Genealogist, Eddie Forsyth, decided to slow down a little, he passed his years of research on to me, along with the title of Clan Genealogist, but thankfully he is never far away, if I have questions. Working on the newsletter, assisting others in their research and hosting booths has given me the opportunity to meet many wonderful people and make some special friends. I've also enjoyed working with Charei Mace in developing our new website. Suggestions are always appreciated from our members for additions to this website.
Chaplin:
Carol Forsythe
Hi! It is my privilege to accept the position as “Chaplain” for Clan Forsyth. I was born and raised in south Alabama and have some Scottish roots. I met my husband, Steve, your President, in Bible college in 1977. We were married in 1979 and have been in ministry for 37 years. In 2014 I was ordained in the Free Methodist denomination and now co-pastor two churches along with Steve. We have three adult daughters and 4 grandchildren. Along with being a pastor, I am also a volunteer at two assisted living facilities where I do Bible studies and play piano, serve on our conference Women’s Ministries committee, direct our church summer kids camp and a few other ministry things. I enjoy reading and other crafty things when there is time! Please feel free to contact me at smfckf@yahoo.com with prayer requests, needs or other concerns. I look forward to getting to know more of the clan members in the coming months.