St Andrews Caledonian Pipe Band 2026 AGM
On April 30th, 2026, St Andrews Caledonian Pipe Band held its AGM, which was very well attended by players, volunteers, and guest attendees.
L-R Chris Dalrymple (Secretary), Peter Scales (Outgoing President) and Grant Todd (Treasurer)
Every year, we send our thanks and gratitude to the supporters who come to watch us play, send kind words, donate to the education and learning within the band, and help us represent our local community while continuing the 90+ year history of St Andrews Caledonian Pipe Band.
During Pipe Major Sally-Anne Richter's report, she reminded the band and attendees that...
"Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought
together.” - Vincent Van Gogh
This year saw Peter Scales step down from his role as President which he has held with pride for the last number of years. Peter will continue to serve the band as a committee member and offer background support to the band. Peter has also accepted our nomination as band Patron for the year ahead.
The officers elected for the year ahead are:
- Pipe Major - Sally-Anne Richter
- Pipe Sergeant - Joanne Crack
- Drum Sergeant - David Crack
- President - David Crack
- Secretary - Chris Dalrymple
- Treasurer - Grant Todd
- Ordinary Committee Members - John Donaldson, David Doyle, Jess McLauchlan, Margaret East OAM, and Peter Scales.
Other positions elected:
- Patron - Peter Scales
- Vice Patrons - Margaret East OAM, Suze & Steve Males.
- Parade Drum Major - Ben Mclatchie
Each year at the AGM, the band presents awards to members who go above and beyond in their commitment to the band and their fellow players.
This year's awards were presented to the following.
- The Groeneveld and Schindler Award for Practice Attendance - Presented by Peter Scales to Snare Drummer Liam Nicholson.
- The James Swan Memorial Shield for Dress, Drill and Discipline - Presented by Peter Scales to Bass Drummer David Crack.
- The Alan McDonald Sheild for Parade Attendance - Presented by Peter Scales to Snare Drummer Liam Nicholson.
- The John Hopkins Memorial Trophy for Most Dedicated Drummer - Presented by Peter Scales and Drum Sergeant Dave Crack to The Corps
- The Bob McKenzie Award for Most Dedicated Piper - Presented by Pipe Major Sally-Anne Richter, Peter Scales and Margaret East OAM (Bob McKenzie’s Daughter) To Piper Ben Mclatchie.
- The Jean McKenzie Memorial Trophy for services to the band was awarded to Mishka Gora. In her absence, it was received by her husband Joseph.
- The Malcolm Murray Shield for Best Band Person - (as voted by only playing members) Presented by President Peter Scales to David Doyle
Well done to everyone listed above and all our band members for the countless hours of dedication and commitment to SACPB.
Once again, thank you to everyone who has supported us in any way, it's much appreciated.
Best wishes,
SACPB Committee