Event Sponsors (2010)

We appreciate our sponsors. Please visit their Web sites and use their products. Want to become a sponsor? MHAF Winter Storm offers a variety of sponsorship opportunities. E-mail Cliff Davis, or call 785.224.8224, to discuss our sponsorship packages.

Major Sponsors

MidWest Pipe Band Association
Excellence in pipe, drum, and pipeband sanctioned competitions.
 
Dr. Richard Feely
Dr. Richard Feely of Chicago, piper, and member of the Piobaireachd Society.
 
McCallum Bagpipes
The Clasp Collection: exclusive deluxe mounted bagpipes crafted in Kilmarnock, Scotland.

 
RG Hardie & Co are manufacturers and suppliers of Highland Bagpipes, Piping Accessories and Pipe Band Highland wear. RG Hardie was formed in 1950, since 1972 incorporating Peter Henderson Ltd established 1868. Over 100 years dedicated to making the finest highland bagpipes in the world.
 
Andante Percussion
Choice of Boghall and Bathgate Pipe Band and Simon Fraser University Pipe Band.
 
Meade Custom Drumming Supplies
Your online source for pipe band drumming supplies, instructional materials and services.
 
Cameron's Drumming Studio
Everything for the Pipe Band Drummer
519-576-6847
 
Henderson's Pipe and Drum Supply
Henderson’s Pipe and Drum Supply
Specializing in bagpipes, drums and uniforms, with an impressive in-stock range. Offering premium service, selection, support, images and information to all pipers, drummers and bands.
 
Oz Highland Farm
Oz Highland Beef is all natural grass-fed beef.
 
Spring Italian School Italian Spring Piping School
A collaboration between the Italian Piper’s Association and the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. The six day piping school is very intense and includes a public concert, CLASP piping competition, and PDQB exams. The school will be also a great opportunity to learn the history, culture, and the gastronomic traditions of the area.
 
Newcastle Brown Ale
Newcastle Brown Ale's Tradition, Character, & Excellence: a favourite trio at the Winter Storm Weekend.
 
Davis Drums
Davis Drums offers a full range of drums, sticks, mallets, carriers, heads, and custom art heads. Expert advice and service.

 
Pearl Drums
Choice of 78th Fraser Highlander Pipe Band and Scottish Power Pipe Band.
 
Jones Huyett Partners
Jones Huyett Partners is a full-service advertising, marketing and public relations agency, specializing in developing targeted creative messages, identities and strategies that help our clients achieve competitive advantages.
 
hair/no-hair productions
The World's Best Pipe and Drum recordings.
 
Red i Design
Everything from concept through production on all things design and marketing.
 

Major Advertisers 

Premier
Premier is the choice of Field Marshall Montgomery Pipe Band, and St. Laurence O'Toole Pipe Band.
 
On The Day
The Story of the Spirit of Scotland Pipe Band.
 
Iowa Bagpipe Supply
Iowa Bagpipe Supply
Your source for select Highland Bagpipes, smallpipes, practice chanters, reeds and bagpipe accessories, as well as a host of educational DVDs and books.
 
Fred Morrison Reelpipes
Fred Morrison Reelpipes
Fred Morrison and Reelpipes.com offer two versions of the FM Reelpipes, and Smallpipes in the keys of A and D. All pipes come either as bellows or mouthblown instruments, and there are various engraving options.
 
The McCrummen Immigration Law Group, LLC
Practicing all aspects of Immigration and Naturalization law.
 

CoreFirst Bank & Trust
We're branching out for your convenience and offering more locations from Kansas City to Manhattan.
 
Ceol Sean CDs
Classic Bagpipe Music Collections on CD.
The Famous Grouse
Famous by Design
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McCarthy Highland Services
McCarthy Highland Services
Piping and Drumming supplies, clothing, music, books, CDs, DVDs, and much more.

 
MacLellan Bagpipes
Custom makers of the highest quality bagpipes and chanters, crafted from the finest materials.
The Voice Magazine
The Voice, the official publication of Eastern United States Pipe Band Association, is the player's tool for learners and advanced pipers, drummers, and traditional musicians alike, offering educational and informative articles by some of the world's top performers and authorities.
KCUR-FM
89.3, Kansas City’s station For NPR News. Listen every Sunday for ‘The Thistle and Shamrock’.
 
KPR-KANU
KANU-FM, Lawrence
91.5 is your Celtic Connection on Sundays, with "The Thistle and Shamrock" followed by "Trail Mix".
 

TFMComm
Communications supplier to MHAF - Winter Storm.

 
BobDunsire.com
World renowned Piping and Drumming resource; information, announcements, results and forums.
 

Midwest Best Care in the Air
We have partnered with Midwest Airlines and you can save up to 10% on your airfare to attend the WINTER STORM 2010.

There are three easy ways to book and save.

  1. Visit midwestairlines.com and enter discount code (CMZ7213) in promo box
  2. Call 800-452-2022 and provide discount code (CMZ7213) to reservations agent
  3. Provide your travel agent with the discount code (CMZ7213)

Discount is valid within the following dates: January 08 - January 20 2010
Discount not applicable to code share itineraries

 
Steve Denny Steve Denny
Fine renderings and original watercolor paintings.
Celtic subjects a specialty.

Advertisers 

Kansas City St. Andrew Pipes
and Drums

Tullintrain West Pipe Band


Other Sponsors 

Kansas City Caledonian Pipe Band
KCCPB was formed in 1981 and competed until 1999 in grades 3 and 4 throughout the country. MHAF extends its gratitude to the band for its endorsement of our goals and for its significant monetary support. Current and future workshops would not be possible but for the initial financial contribution of KCCPB.