Dear piping and drumming friends,

As some of you may have heard, Erin Berta, President of the Northern Branch, passed away suddenly in January. Erin was a longtime member of the Northern California piping and drumming community, as a piper, band member, piping instructor, contest organizer, and friend. She is dearly missed. Our thoughts are with her husband Dave, her son Colin, and her whole family.

There will be a memorial/celebration service for Erin at First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael on March 8, starting at 2:00. All are invited, bagpipes and drums included! The church is located at 5th and E Streets in San Rafael—parking may be difficult. Further details will be shared as we learn them.