Major Sponsors and Advertisers (2012)

We appreciate our Major Sponsors and Program Advertisers. Please visit their websites and use their products.

Want to become a sponsor or advertiser? MHAF Winter Storm offers a variety of sponsorship opportunities. E-mail Cliff Davis, or call 785.224.8224, to discuss our advertising and sponsorship packages.

Major Sponsors

		MidWest Pipe Band Association Excellence in pipe, drum, and pipeband sanctioned competitions. Major Sponsor of Winter Storm events.

		McCallum Bagpipes The Clasp Collection: exclusive deluxe mounted bagpipes crafted in Kilmarnock, Scotland.

		R.G. Hardie & Co. Ltd. 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.
		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.
		Summit Brewing Company A More Meaningful Brew. In 1986, Summit founder Mark Stutrud set out to rediscover the traditional brewing methods behind the great handcrafted beers that once flowed throughout the Midwest. Ever since, we’ve been painstakingly brewing beer as stimulating, complex and rich in character as the people who share it.

		Andante Percussion Choice of Boghall and Bathgate Pipe Band and Simon Fraser University Pipe Band.


		Cameron's Drumming Studio Everything for the Pipe Band Drummer 519-576-6847

		Premier - Choice of Champions St. Lawrence O'Toole, Field Marshall Montgomery, Peel Regional Police

		Pearl Drums Choice of House of Edgar-Shotts and Dykehead, Scottish Power, Strathclyde Police, Oran Mor, City of Washington, Scottish Lion-78th Frasers, Cullybackey Pipe Band, Jim Kilpatrick, Eric Ward, Drew Duthart, Johnny Rowe, and Barry Wilson.


		The National Piping Centre - Glasgow, Scotland The National Piping Centre exists to promote the study of the music and history of the Highland Bagpipe. Patron HRH The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, KG, KT, GCB.

		Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (Formerly Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama) Study music, drama, dance, production and screen at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Admission information and auditions at Winter Storm 2012.
		Piping Live! Glasgow International Piping Festival August 6 - 12, 2012, Glasgow once again becomes the heart of the Piping world with events happening around the clock. So make sure you join in the world's biggest international piping festival. Sign up to receive our newsletter and get the latest from the festival team as it becomes available.
		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. Partnering with MHAF Winter Storm since 2001
		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.

		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.
		The Silver Cap A premiere piping event.

Major Advertisers
		Barr 1 Highland Supply Barr 1 Highland Supply offers a full range of bagpipes and drums in a variety of makes and models. You will also find a quality selection of complete highland wear, music, instructional materials and much more - all at affordable prices. Contact us today to discuss opportunities for knowledgeable pipe band clinics and private instruction.
		Balmoral School of Piping & Drumming Summer 2012, take yourself to the next level, learn from the masters. Immerse yourself for a week on one of six beautiful campuses with some of the best pipers and drummers in the world.

		Regimental Mace Company Regimental Mace Company is the world's first and only company to scientifically engineer maces for civilian and military drum majors around the world and produces custom cap badges, kilt pins, and speciality items for pipe bands.
		HBT Bagpipe Tuners by Murray Blair HBT2 Bagpipe Tuner by piper/ audio engineer Murray Blair. The HBT2 bagpipe tuner is easy to use and precisely displays the pitch of your chanter notes and drones.

		Country Club Bank "Where roots run deep, relationships grow strong." At Country Club Bank this is not just a phrase or slogan, but a promise to provide outstanding service from dedicated professionals who invest the time, talent and resources to meet the needs of our customers — past, present and future.
		Lawrence Travel Center Lawrence Travel Center can help you define your personal travel dreams and turn those dreams into lasting memories. We have established relationships with hundreds of suppliers across the world to develop customized unique travel experiences for our valued clients. Call us and let us help you plan your next escape!
		Invermark College of Piping & Drumming With a tradition of 50 years of world-class teaching, Invermark is the ultimate destination for pipers and drummers in 2012. Our teachers and locations will inspire you to improve your musical skills and have more fun than ever as pipers and drummers.

		LaMar's Donuts LaMar’s Donuts have been described as the ultimate indulgence, purely heaven, tender and airy, sinfully good, fit for kings.

		The McCrummen Immigration Law Group, LLC Practicing all aspects of Immigration and Naturalization law.
		The Roasterie Air-Roasted Coffee Live life on the rim!


		Ceol Sean CDs Classic Bagpipe Music Collections on CD.

		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.

		Midwest Irish Focus is a free monthly print newspaper circulated in Irish-American communities in Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Minnesota, Arkansas and Oklahoma.
		KCUR-FM 89.3, Kansas City’s station For NPR News. Listen every Sunday for ‘The Thistle and Shamrock’.

		KPR-KANU Kansas Public Radio. Manhattan 97.9, Chanute 90.7, Lawrence 91.5, Manhattan 99.5, Emporia 89.7, Junction City 91.3

		TFMComm Communications supplier to MHAF - Winter Storm.

		Davis Drums Davis Drums offers a full range of drums, sticks, mallets, carriers, heads, and custom art heads. Expert advice and service.


		Steve Denny Fine renderings and original watercolor paintings. Celtic subjects a specialty.
Other Advertisers and Supporters
		Kansas City St. Andrew Pipes and Drums Tullintrain West Pipe Band Kansas Territorial Pipes and Drums
Founding Sponsor
Perpetual Sponsor		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.
		Thirsty Pretzels These pretzels will make you thirsty. Guaranteed.

Major Sponsors and Advertisers (2012)

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