In Memory of

James R. Campbell

73rd Chief

Dear Members and Friends,

It is with great sadness that I must inform you of the death of Jim Campbell at his home on February 9, 2007. Jim served the Club faithfully and diligently as the 73rd Chief, and as Chieftain, Director, and Ambassador. As a former Chief Jim was an Honorary member of the "Veteran's Association of the 79th New York Highland Regiment." Jim was also Trustee of the Clan Campbell Education Foundation and Finance Committee Chairman of the Clan Campbell Society of North America. In addition, he was an active member of the St. Andrew's Society of the State of New York and various other Scottish organizations. Jim was actively involved in New York Tartan Week, and had been recently elected the Chairman of the National Tartan Day New York Committee.

Jim Campbell was Vice President of Administration at MTA Long Island Bus, Garden City, New York. He joined the nation's largest transportation organization in November 1988, after previously working as a corporate human resources director in Fortune 100 companies.

He held a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Houston, attended Graduate School at Case Western Reserve University and studied at the Yale School of Organization and Management. He held the highest level of professional accreditation through the Society of Human Resources management. Jim was a recipient of several community service awards and is of biographical reference in Marquis' Who's Who in America. Jim was also a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, active in several professional organizations and a member of the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine in New York City.

Jim will be fondly remembered by all of us as a gentleman of great tact, diplomacy, graciousness, warmth, and vision. We will miss him greatly in the years to come. A traditional Scottish memorial service will be held at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. We will post details about the service as soon as they are made final. All are welcome to attend and honour Jim's life, dedication and friendship.

Sincerely,

George A. Campbell
76th Chief
New York Caledonian Club

New York Deputy Commissioner-New York City
Clan Campbell Society of North America

Some memories from past years of our beloved 73rd Chief, Jim Campbell

Jim Campbell and Deanna Wolf at the 2002 AGM Click on the thumbnails

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