Welcome to The Robert Burns World Federation

Welcome to the Robert Burns World Federation. 

It is my honor to serve as the President, RBWF for the Burnsian Year 2026-2027. I am especially honored to be the first American President in the Federation’s 141-year history.  Although US clubs have been involved from the beginning of the federation in 1885, it has taken 141 years to forward a candidate for president, and for that, I am deeply honored. 

The goal of the Federation is to work closely with other like-minded societies and associations and continuing to promote the life and works of arguably the world’s best loved and greatest poets, Robert Burns. RBWF promotes Robert Burns by sharing his works by increasing membership in clubs and in the Federation.  Membership in the RBWF provides a number of benefits including access to other like-minded organizations, world class speakers, conferences, lectures, and of course, the world-class academic publication, The Chronicle. 

Please take a few minutes to peruse our website, get to know our Board and Staff members, and consider joining the worlds largest Robert Burns organization.  Feel free to reach out to me or any of our knowledgeable board members with any questions about the federation, membership, clubs and societies near you, or just general inquiries.

Thank you

Yours in Burns,

Paul Kennedy

President, RBWF