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Shamrock Club Members and Friends, What a fabulous St. Patrick's Day!! What a wonder- ful, wonderful year!! This is my last newsletter message as Presi- dent of The Shamrock Club and all I can think to say is thank you all for making my journey memorable. From the beginning of my term the Officers and Executive Board have tried to honor the past while pre- paring for our future. My style of leadership was to pick good people to lead committees and events and to give them the support they needed. I also tried to involve the Officers & Executive board in every important decision. We re- organized some events to be more family friendly and profitable. Another primary focus as part of us preparing for the future was to attract new members and get them in- (Continued on page 2) President’s Message Shamrock Club of Columbus - 60 W. Castle Road - Columbus, OH 43207 Office: 614.491.4449 Fax: 614.295.8486 Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.shamrockclubofcolumbus.org April 2018 Volume 81 - Issue 12 Seanachai Inside this issue: Treasurer’s Report Sunshine Report Monsignor Grimes Jackpot 2 3 3 President’s Club & C-Note Club Membership Report Elections 4 5 6 Candidates for Office Candidate for Secretary Candidates for Director Candidates for Director Irish Life Experience Quiz Night Club Calendar Installation Banquet Club News 7 7 8 9 10 10 11 12 13 OFFICERS President: Mary Grady Strickland V. President: Tony Hatem Secretary: George Doyle Gamber Treasurer: Amy Graham Chaplain: Msgr. John K. Cody Director: Karen Komatsu Director: Andrew Shuman Director: Nancy Murphy Director: Jay Fulton Sgt-At-Arms: Rich Finn OPERATIONS MANAGER Irene M. Kenney PUB SUPERVISOR Penny Giesemann Central Ohio’s Largest Irish Organization Chaplain’s Comments Dear Shamrock Club Members and Friends, Easter has come and gone and we have the privilege of celebrating the “great 50 days” between Easter and Pentecost Sunday. This time commemorates the time that Jesus, in his risen body, appears to his apostles, disciples and many others. The gospels relate many of the post- resurrection visits of Jesus to various individuals and groups. The truth of the matter is what we are commemorat- ing during this holy time is a reality that we all know in faith: that is, that the risen Jesus is here among us where two or three are gathered, when we celebrate the sacraments, especially the Eucharist, and in the presence of the members of the Christian Community. Sadly, we are often blind and deaf to his presence, acting as if he were not here but absent. Faith tells us that he is here and very available to all of us who call upon his name. April also means that we will be choos- ing new leadership for the Shamrock Club. There are many worthy candi- dates, and it behooves us to come and (Continued on page 2)

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Shamrock Club

Members and

Friends,

What a fabulous

St. Patrick's Day!!

What a wonder-

ful, wonderful year!! This is my

last newsletter message as Presi-

dent of The Shamrock Club and all

I can think to say is thank you all

for making my journey memorable.

From the beginning of my term the

Officers and Executive Board have

tried to honor the past while pre-

paring for our future.

My style of leadership was to pick

good people to lead committees and

events and to give them the support

they needed. I also tried to involve

the Officers & Executive board in

every important decision. We re-

organized some events to be more

family friendly and profitable.

Another primary focus as part of us

preparing for the future was to attract

new members and get them in-

(Continued on page 2)

President’s Message

Shamrock Club of Columbus - 60 W. Castle Road - Columbus, OH 43207

Office: 614.491.4449 Fax: 614.295.8486

Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.shamrockclubofcolumbus.org

April 2018

Volume 81 - Issue 12

Seanachai

Inside this issue:

Treasurer’s Report

Sunshine Report

Monsignor Grimes Jackpot

2

3

3

President’s Club &

C-Note Club

Membership Report

Elections

4

5

6

Candidates for Office

Candidate for Secretary

Candidates for Director

Candidates for Director

Irish Life Experience

Quiz Night

Club Calendar

Installation Banquet

Club News

7

7

8

9

10

10

11

12

13

OFFICERS

President: Mary Grady Strickland

V. President: Tony Hatem

Secretary: George Doyle Gamber

Treasurer: Amy Graham

Chaplain: Msgr. John K. Cody

Director: Karen Komatsu

Director: Andrew Shuman

Director: Nancy Murphy

Director: Jay Fulton

Sgt-At-Arms: Rich Finn

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Irene M. Kenney

PUB SUPERVISOR

Penny Giesemann

Central Ohio’s Largest

Irish Organization

Chaplain’s Comments

Dear Shamrock

Club Members

and Friends,

Easter has come

and gone and we

have the privilege

of celebrating the

“great 50 days”

between Easter and Pentecost Sunday.

This time commemorates the time that

Jesus, in his risen body, appears to his

apostles, disciples and many others.

The gospels relate many of the post-

resurrection visits of Jesus to various

individuals and groups. The truth of

the matter is what we are commemorat-

ing during this holy time is a reality

that we all know in faith: that is, that

the risen Jesus is here among us where

two or three are gathered, when we

celebrate the sacraments, especially the

Eucharist, and in the presence of the

members of the Christian Community.

Sadly, we are often blind and deaf to

his presence, acting as if he were not

here but absent. Faith tells us that he is

here and very available to all of us who

call upon his name.

April also means that we will be choos-

ing new leadership for the Shamrock

Club. There are many worthy candi-

dates, and it behooves us to come and

(Continued on page 2)

Page 2 Seanachai

Treasurer’s Report

For the month ending 2/28/2018, cash is $51,745. Year-

to-date comparisons (FEB18 vs. FEB17) shows overall

net profit is up; the bar down 19% but continues to nar-

row the gap versus this time last year and the club over-

all income is up 27%.

The executive board continues to look at ways to in-

crease revenue. It has been a pleasure to work with

President Mary Grady Strickland! Under her watchful

eye, the Club has experienced a positive financial gain

with the officers and directors working hard to keep this

trend on-going. As we finish March activities (our busi-

est season) I would like to extend a THANK YOU to

everyone working on various committees to make the

events run smoothly while keeping expenses down.

We do not have all numbers in yet for March 17th activi-

ties but I’m comfortable reporting that the overview

shows a very successful green season! More to come on

that as we wrap up our fiscal year so stay tuned.

If you’ve had friends and/or family that experienced any

of our wonderful events, please encourage them to con-

sider becoming a member. As the weather warms up,

we have activities for all ages so please remember to

check the calendar!

Thank you,

Amy Graham - Treasurer

volved. We wanted to make the Club more finan-

cially secure and we did this by maintaining effi-

cient club operations.

The counsel of present Officers, Executive Di-

rectors, Past Presidents and ALL members was

essential in what I believe has been a successful

year. I believe we have made the Shamrock Club

ready for the future. I will say it again, I had the

most wonderful Board to work with. I thank you

for all you did.

As always, I end with something from my

Mother, give it your best that's all you can do.

God Bless,

Mary Kathleen Grady Strickland

President 2018

cast our ballots for those we feel will best lead our club into the future. One of the benefits of our club is its oppor-

tunity to have a say. Attendance at the meetings and showing up for the election are ways of ‘having our say’ in

the future of our club. It’s a privilege our membership affords us.

At the same time we elect new leadership, we bid farewell to President Mary Grady Strickland and thank her for

her exemplary leadership this past year. The presidency of the Shamrock Club is a grave responsibility. He/She

has the responsibility to lead the club and to work with the e-board and membership in the governance of the club.

So, thanks, Mary, and the members who are going off the e-board this year! Thanks for a job well done!

Meanwhile, we continue the work and mission of our club, and (we hope) will inspire many more members to be-

come involved in the mission of the Shamrock Club.

On a personal note, I did some small research recently and discovered, much to my surprise, that I have now served

15 years as chaplain of this club! I often tell people that its meeting is the only meeting I enjoy attending! I’ve

always had a deep appreciation for the good and lively spirit of the members of this club, and look forward to the

coming year. May good St. Patrick and all the Irish saints intercede for us this coming year, to have another won-

derful year together.

With blessings,

Msgr. John K. Cody, Chaplain

Chaplain’s Comments Continued

President’s Message Continued

Volume 81 - Issue 12 Page 3

Sunshine Committee Report

All the proceeds from the Super Jackpot benefit the

Msgr. J. Colby Grimes Scholarship Fund. The guide-

lines are as follows:

The price of the tickets will be – 1 for $5.00; 3 for

$10.00; and 9 for $20.00.

If the ace of Hearts, Diamonds or Clubs are

drawn, $50.00 will be awarded to the member

who is lucky enough to have their named drawn.

If anyone of the Kings are drawn [Hearts, Dia-

monds, Clubs or Spades], the member will re-

ceived $25.00 for each King drawn.

The Super Jackpot will be approximately $3,300

for the drawing at the April 8, 2018 General Meet-

ing.

The scholarship fund has $5,000 needed and, there-

fore, the Shamrock Club will be offering five $1,000

scholarships for the 2018-2019 academic school year!

The Shamrock Club’s scholarship selection commit-

tee will interview two students from Bishop Hartley,

Bishop Ready, Bishop Watterson, St. Francis DeSales

and St. Charles Preparatory, as determined by the

committee, on Sunday, April 22nd, with the top stu-

dent from each school receiving a $1,000 scholar-

ship. The other students who are interviewed will

each receive a $500 scholarship awarded from the

Office of Catholic Schools Tuition Assistance

Fund. All scholarship money will be sent directly to

the student’s school to be credited to their tuition ac-

Grimes Scholarship Super Jackpot

Vice president Tony Hatem’s grandmother,

Mary Maciejewski, passed away. Nora Feeney

lost her brother, Benjamin Parker. Also, Bernie

Golden, brother of our Brenda, as well as Ken

Bowen’s brother-in-law, Yong Soo Ha, passed

away. A good friend of some of our members

and faithful fish fry customer, Paulette Knapp

had a serious heart attack. Ryan Graves, Dawn

Peterson’s son recently had major surgery.

Please remember these as well as the following

in your prayers: Brian Sheehe, Karen Miller,

Michelle Steward, Karen Fleeman, Bob

Brown, Dick Olney, Aaron Williams, David

Issenmann, John Carroll, Irene Cassady, Mary

Jo Kitchen, Devin Doyle, Judy Douglass, Pat

O’Neil, Nick Voit, Steve Anderson, Jean Sta-

pleton, Rita Timlin, Corey Cahill, Linda Stew-

ard, Katie Basbagill, Elizabeth Perry, Jenn

O’Brien, Jim Halleran, Jim O’Conner, Mary Jo

McGarity Wheeler, Barb Mangini, Mike Men-

tel, Ed Moriarty, John Long, Mark Ogden,

Steve Mulholland, Rory Cotter, Annie Graves,

Tom McGuire, Paula Brooks, Steve Miller,

Mary Valus, Betty Quinn, Marilyn Cain, John

Long, Kelly Wade, Norma Clayton, Tim

Beeler, Kelly McSweeney, Lori McCarthy,

Mike Flanagan, Clyde Fenton, Patrick Mur-

nane, Gerry Curran, Carole Trimble, Fred Bas-

bagill, Bill McGee, Sam Severence & Brandy

Carroll Higgens.

If you or someone you care for is no longer

needing to be on our prayer list, please make

me aware. We are happy to remove someone

who is doing better!

As I behold this new day, I rejoice in the

thought that even when I doubt or sway,

You will forsake me not

Seanachai Page 4

2018 C-Note Members

2018 President’s Club Members

Past President Patrick Byrne - Byrne's Pub

Past President Judge John A. Connor, Retired

Brian Byrne - Horizon Insurance Services

Past President Ed Gaughan & Family

Terrence A. Grady & Associates Co. LPA

Erick Gresak - Gresso’s Restaurant & Bar

Jim Joyce - H. R. Gray

Don Manly

Rick Ralston - Ralston Home Services

Past President Mike & Kathy Redmond

Devin & Stacie Sterns - In Memory of Connie Hale

George & Vanessa Arnold The Lawson Flag Supply Co. Brian & Peggy McSweeney

Past President Bob Basbagill Past President Tim & Chris Feeney Charles R. Minton, Jr.

Fred & Susan Berkemer Karen & Rich Finn Past President Mike & Patty Moriarty

Ken & Laura Bowen Jay R. Fulton Tom & Beth Motika

Paula Brooks & Family Past President Rod & Kathy Flanagan Past President Mike & Nancy Murphy

Greg & Janell Brown Michael P. Flynn Tom & Christine Murphy

Dort Byrne Terry Grady Prosecutor Ron O'Brien

Past President Tom & Dana Byrne Amy Graham John & Joyce O'Reilly

Past President Jim & Judy Casey Past President Jim & Carol Graham The O'Reilly's

Kelli Clark Leo & Theresa Grimes Mollie O'Reilly & Scott Paynter

Msgr. John K. Cody Tim & Glenda Huffman Maryellen O'Shaughnessy

Laura Conley State Represenative Jim Hughes Past President Towny Quinn

Pat & Kim Conley Irwin Academy of Irish Dance Dr. James D. Ritchlin

Teresa Conley Jerry & Donna Keffer Sharon Selby - 2017 DOE Irishwoman of the Year

Sandee Conte Past President Ed & Teri Kelly Andy Shuman

Gerry & Annie Curran Karen Komatsu Barbara Specht

Daughters of Erin Mike & Jeanine Malloy Devin & Stacie Stearns

Dempsey's Food & Spirits Barb & Gary Mangini President Mary Grady Strickland

Past President Bob Donnelly Don Mathews Mary & Paul Tisdale

George & Stephanie Doyle Gamber In Memory of Jeff McGowan David & Maureen Veeley

Doug Eakins David McKee & Sandra Puskarcik John & Denise Walter

Emerald Society of Columbus, Ohio Angelina & Michael Welling

Page 5 Volume 81 - Issue 12

Membership Report

Remember to renew your Shamrock Club Membership!

Junior Members $5 Pub Members $25

Senior Members $30 Social Members $40

General Members $50 Family Members $90

1328 Current Members 582 Not Renewed 145 New TYD 87 New March

Keep your membership information up to date, especially your email address! Email member-

[email protected] or call Irene Kenney in the office with changes. Using electronic media in-

stead of US mail saves our Club money. It currently cost the Club $2.00 a copy to print and mail the

Seanachai to members. So keep those email addresses current and use our web sites:

www.shamrockclubofcolumbus.com and www.facebook.com/shamrockclub

You can also renew and pay securely online at www.shamrockclubofcolumbus.com

It is time to renew your Shamrock Club Membership for 2018!

Renewals can be done online with a credit card by going to our website or if you would like to renew

The Shamrock Club of Columbus MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL ONLY

60 West Castle Road Columbus, Ohio 43207

Phone: (614) 491-4449 Email:[email protected]

Please print or type legibly Todays Date: ______________

Last* First* Middle Date of Birth*

Mailing Address* City* State* Zip* Phone*

Occupation/Profession* Spouse/Significant Other & DOB

E-mail address*

*Indicates mandatory field

[ ] Junior Membership (Age 17 & Under $5/yr. [ ] Pub Membership $25/yr.

[ ] Senior Membership (Age 65 & over $30/yr. [ ] Social Membership $40/yr.

[ ] General Membership $50/yr. [ ] Family Membership $90/yr.

Seanachai Page 6

It is time again for the annual Shamrock Club Elections. Candidates for office were nominated at the

meeting on Sunday March 11th. Elections will be held on Sunday April 15th with voting starting at noon

and closing at 3pm. Your must be a General Member or Senior Member in order to vote.

Elected Officers: The Elected Officers shall be a President, Vice-President, Secretary, and four (4)

Directors. Directors shall serve for a term of two (2) years and shall not serve more than two (2) consecu-

tive terms in the same office. Each year two (2) of the four (4) Directors shall be elected as the remaining

two serve the second year of their term.

Qualifications

Secretary: Candidates for the office of Secretary shall be General Members, who shall have no less

than three (3) years of continuous membership in the Club, during at least one of which they shall have

served either on the Executive Board or as a chairperson of a major committee, as specified in Article

VII, Paragraph D of the Bylaws, and shall have attended no less than fifty percent (50%) of the Club’s

regular meetings, in the two-year period immediately preceding the date of the election for the position

for which they seek to be elected. The Appointed Officers of the Club would also qualify for this office

after completing one (1) year service in their appointed capacity, if all other requirements are satisfied.

Director: Candidates for the office of Director shall be General Members, who shall have no less than

two (2) years of continuous membership in the Club, and during that time-frame, have served as chairper-

son of a committee, as specified in Article VII, Paragraph D of the Bylaws, or as a member of one of

these committees and be recommended by the chair of said committee with the unanimous approval of

the Nominating Committee. And, shall have attended no less than fifty (50%) of the Club’s regular meet-

ings, in the two-year period immediately preceding the date of the election for the position for which they

seek to be elected. The Appointed Officers of the Club would also qualify for this office after completing

one (1) year service in their appointed capacity, if all other requirements are satisfied.

Officer Succession: On May 1st, the current President shall become the Immediate Past President,

the Vice President shall succeed to the office of the President; the Secretary shall succeed to the office of

Vice President; the Secretary-elect shall become the Secretary; and the two (2) directors-elect shall be-

come Directors.

Appointed Officers: The appointed officers shall be a Treasurer, who shall be an individual with

demonstrated expertise in the field of accounting, auditing, or other area of fiscal control and planning; a

Parliamentarian, Historian, Sergeant-at Arms, three (3) Financial Oversight Committee members and a

Chaplain, who shall be a Roman Catholic clergyman, all of whom shall be appointed by the President,

with the approval of the E-Board. They shall not be entitled to vote at the E-Board meetings.

Seanachai Publication: It shall be the duty of the Nomination Committee and the Seanachai Com-

mittee to publish the slate of candidates prior to the election.

All Candidates biographies that are to be printed in the Seanachai be printed in 11 point Times New Ro-

man font and limited to 350 words for the office of Secretary and 200 words for the office of Director.

2018 Shamrock Club Elections

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Candidates for Office 2018

The following members were nominated at the March 11th meeting to run for the Executive Board

Secretary: Andrew Shuman (Unopposed)

There are two open positions for Director with four members nominated to run:

Christina McConahay-Harris; Jamie Porter; Nora Feeney: Katie Summers

Voting will begin at Noon on Sunday April 15th. The General Membership Meeting will begin at

2pm while voting continues until 3pm when the polls will close. Please bring your membership card

if you can however, every member who is eligible to vote will be on a roster in the polling room.

Andrew Shuman - Candidate for Secretary

Qualifications to run: Prior Executive Board Director; Chairman of Major Committee; at least 3 years con-

tinuous membership

Fellow Members,

I am humbled to be nominated for Secretary. I first ran for office three years ago, and I asked you to get to know

me before you voted for me. While I was not successful that year, I learned what was needed to succeed. For the

last two years I have served on the Executive Board, and as Membership Co-Chairman. Both have provided me

the experience with this organization that I needed to add to my experience from other organizations, and my 25

years in Human Resources/Employee Relations. Many of you have offered me support and the occasional com-

pliment, but I have to blame my parents. Whatever I have accomplished, it is because of their example of service

and involvement. If I am fortunate enough to receive your vote again, I promise that whatever we do, we will do

well. I have seen over the last three years that there is nothing that we can't accomplish when we work together. I

plan to use those same resources to make our Club successful. With your support, "The Shu will STILL fit!"

Seanachai Page 8

Jamie Porter - Candidate for Director

Qualifications to run: Committee Member; Recommend by Chair; Continuous membership for more than 2

years

My name is Jamie Porter and I am running for the position of Executive Director for The Shamrock Club of Co-

lumbus. Several of my family members and good friends have served as President of The Shamrock Club. Their

pride of this organization and their legacy of service inspired me to want to become more involved in Columbus’

Irish community.

My goal is simple: I want to build on the Club’s successes and I believe the best way to do that is to tap into the

talent, experience and energy of the general membership. Whether it’s been at the pub or at one of the Club’s

sponsored events, I’ve talked to a lot of people about things that the Club does really well and also about things

that the Club could improve upon. I have heard some really good ideas! As an Executive Director I will make

sure that these ideas are heard and given fair consideration by the Club’s Officers.

I’d also like to thank everyone who stepped up and agreed to run for offices this year. The health and future of

The Shamrock Club depends on the willingness of people to take on these positions.

Christina McConahay-Harris - Candidate for Director

Qualifications to run: Committee Member; Recommend by Chair; Continuous membership for more than 2

years

Fellow Members,

April 15th is a big day in my family. It’s the day my parents got married. In 2018 they are celebrating 51 years of

marriage and on that day, I’m asking for your support as I run for Executive Director.

I’ve been a member of the Shamrock Club as long as I can remember. I have grown-up alongside many of you at

Irish Family Reunions, Picnics and events over the last 49 years. I haven’t been an adult member all of those

years, but I’ve been in and around the Club all my life.

I have worked alongside my sisters and parents for decades at the OSU/Michigan Party, the Joe Conley Extrava-

ganza, countless Blood Drives and I have sold thousands of parade badges. I’ve been a volunteer the past 5 year at

various events, covering ticket sales, working membership tables, selling 50/50 tickets and pouring beer for the

Dublin Irish Fest.

I would be honored to continue my service on the e-Board. I am not sure that I can promise 51 years of service,

but I can promise the same level of dedication and hard work that is the standard for my family.

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Nora Feeney - Candidate for Director

Qualifications to run: Committee Member; Recommend by Chair; Continuous membership for more than 2

years

I have been a member of the Shamrock Club of Columbus for more than 10 years.

It has been very gratifying for me to have participated in club events over those

years. My daughters Regan and Macy have attended many Shamrock Club events

and have enjoyed working as volunteers as well. Together, with my husband Jim,

we have taken great pleasure in celebrating our Irish heritage. Now that my chil-

dren are older, I have more time and would like to dedicate some of it to the Sham-

rock Club in a more official position. I would be honored to have the opportunity

to be part of the leadership of this great club.

My twenty years of teaching have strengthened my organizational, problem-solving and communica-

tion skills, all of which I feel would make me an excellent choice to serve on the Executive Board. I

vow to enthusiastically use these skills to help the Shamrock Club continue to grow and flourish. If

given the opportunity, I will work diligently in any way I can to support and promote our wonderful

organization.

I would greatly appreciate your vote on April 15th

Nora Feeney

Katie Summers - Candidate for Director

Qualifications to run: Committee Member; Recommend by Chair; Continuous membership for more than 2

years

Fellow members of the Shamrock Club of Columbus,

I am extremely honored to have been nominated and to be running for a position on the executive board of the

Shamrock club. My family has a long history with the club, my grandfather, Michael Somers, joined shortly after

the club was founded, parade grand marshal in 1984 and great uncle, Charles Timlin, was president in 1966.

Each summer I participate in the corn hole league and have thrown in Clann nan Gael darts. I have volunteered at

numerous club events including the music festival, car show, golf outing and more. Whenever possible, I support

the membership committee and was privileged to assist with the organization of the county flags for Proclamation

Day and the St. Patrick’s Day parade this year.

As a member of the LAOH I have served as Missions and Charities officer and currently I am recording secretary

ensuring all members receive minutes include activities of the Clann na nGael organizations.

I would be honored to represent our membership in continuing to honor our Irish heritage and the founders of this

club and being positive presence in the community.

I appreciate your support.

Thank you,

Seanachai Page 10

Irish life Experience

The Irish Life Experience is an opportunity for a high school student to go to Ireland this summer and study,

the dates are June 28-July 22.

The Shamrock Club along with the Daughters of Erin and The Greater Columbus Irish Cultural Foundation

are offering this great program.

1.) Download the brochure at Irish Life Experience 2.) Complete the form

3.) Send no money, no deposits or fees required 4.) Once application is done send to:

Shamrock Club

60 W. Castle

Columbus, Ohio 43207

Attn: ILE Committee

5.) Deadline for completed application is April 15th 6.) You will be called for an interview by the

committee

If you have any questions, please call Mary @ 614-316-8278

Next Quiz night is April 7, Saturday

The theme for April is “No Theme…”

Quiz night starts at 7:00pm. Be sure to come early to order your dinner and grab a table for your team. Remember

if you don’t have a team come on down anyways and we will find you a team to join.

The guidelines for you to review

Quiz Trivia consists of 6 rounds with 3 questions in each round. Each question you can wager from 1,3 or 5 points for each round IF you get a question wrong your team will be subtracted the amount of points you

chose/wager We also have a picture round and a music round.

A fun tradition we have at Quiz night-If your team is in first place they get the accolades then The Quiz Masters

(computer program) will randomly pick another number to win the free drinks.

February 50/50 proceeds went to American Pie.

April’s 50/50 proceeds will be donated to Behind the Badge

Thanks for the fun and support!

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April 2018

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Easter 2Coed Darts 7pm 3Executive Board

Meeting 6pm

4Men’s Darts 7pm 5 6Happy Hour 5pm 7Quiz Night 7pm

82pm General

Meeting

9 10 11Men’s Darts

7pm 12DOE Ladies

Darts 7pm 13Happy Hour

5pm 14Music in the

Pub - Rice Bros.

1512pm-3pm

Elections

2pm General Meet-

ing

16Coed Darts

7pm 17 18Men’s Darts

7pm 19 20Happy Hour

5pm Kirby Ses-

sion's 8pm

21President’s

Farewell Party

7pm

22 23 24 25Men’s Darts

7pm 26DOE Ladies

Darts 7pm 27Happy Hour

5pm 28 Installation

Banquet 6pm

29 30

May 2018

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4Happy Hour 5pm 5Quiz Night 7pm

62pm General

Meeting

7 8 9 10DOE Ladies

Darts 7pm 11Happy Hour

5pm 12

13 14 15Executive

Board Meeting 6pm

16 17 18Happy Hour

5pm Kirby Ses-

sion's 8pm

19

20 21 22 23 24 25Happy Hour

5pm 26

27 28 29 30 31

Seanachai Page 12

Shamrock Club Officers’ Installation Banquet

Tony Hatem

78th

President

Saturday April 28, 2018 5:30 to 6:30 Social Hour

6:30 Installation of Officers

7:15 Dinner

8:00 Entertainment in the Pub

The Shamrock Club of Columbus

60 W. Castle Rd. Columbus, Ohio

Catered by Dempsey’s

Entertainment by The San Patricio’s (thesanpatricios.com)

Complementary Beer and Wine 5:30 – 8:00

$50 per person

Make your reservations today.

Mail checks payable to the Shamrock Club and return to

The Shamrock Club of Columbus

60 W. Castle Rd., Columbus, OH 43207

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Club News

Past President Judge John A. Connor was recently honored by the Irwin

Academy of Irish Dance at their 2018 Ceili on February 24. Judge Connor

accepted a plaque inscribed " A testimonial of sincere appreciation

presented to Judge John A. Connor - A true leader of philanthropy - In

honor and with deep appreciation of the distinguished and

unselfish service given to the Irwin Academy". Judge Connor has been a

generous donor and supporter of our young Irish dance students. His

granddaughter Eleanor Winemiller is a superb dancer at the Irwin

Academy and the Judge is her biggest fan.

Go méadaí Dia thú!

May God make you prosper!

RICHENS DANCE SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

Left to right: Katie Irwin Henry, Katie Chapin, Allison Chapin, Ann Ralston

The 6th Annual Ann Richens Memorial Scholarship was awarded

to Allison Chapin of the Irwin Academy of Irish Dance at the

Clann na nGael annual dinner, Saturday, February 10, 2018. She

appears here with her teacher Katie Irwin Henry, her mother

Katie Chapin, and Ann Ralston of the Richens Scholarship

committee. Allison was awarded $750 to go toward her dance

instruction. She has been dancing for about seven years and is

looking forward to her third Oireachtas next year, so she is well

on her way in her competitive journey. She is so committed to

her dance that she has taken up cross country to help improve her

stamina and also plays violin to help her feel the music. Her love

of dance is fully supported by her mom and extended family.

If you too wish to honor Ann Richens memory for her 36 years of

dedicated Irish dance instruction to central Ohio students, you can send a check made payable to:

The Columbus Foundation

Mail to: The Columbus Foundation, Ann Richens Memorial Scholarship Fund,

c/o , Jane Landwehr, Donor Services Gifts Assistant,1234 E. Broad Street

Columbus, OH 43205-1453

(The Columbus Foundation is a charitable 501(c)(3) organization.... donations may be tax

deductible)

Shamrock Club of Columbus

60 W. Castle Road

Columbus, Ohio 43207

Judge John A. Connor

Retired - Court of Appeals

Shamrock Club President 2013

2018 President’s Club

Don Manley

2018 President’s Club

Seanachai ad prices are:

$300 per year, $175 per six months

OFFICE HOURS Monday - through - Friday

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Ph 491-4449 Fax 295-8486

Irene M. Kenney

Operations Manager

Email

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MEETINGS

Sunday April 8th

Sunday April 15th

Meetings at 2:00 PM

PUB HOURS

Monday Dart Nights Only

Tuesday Closed

Wednesday & Thursday

5:00 pm - 10:00pm

Friday 5:00pm - 1:00am

Saturday 5:00pm - 12:00am

Sunday – Meeting Days only

All Times Subject to Change

Seanachai

The Official Newsletter of

The Shamrock Club of Columbus

Mike Redmond - Editor

James B. Casey - Editor Emeritus

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The Reinhart Printing Company

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Mike & Kathy Redmond

Shamrock Club President

& First Lady 2015

2018 President’s Club

Byrne’s Pub

“Where the Irish meet” (614) 486-4722

www.byrnespub.com

1248 W. Third Ave. @ Northwest Blvd. Columbus OH 43212

2018 President’s Club

2018 President’s Club

Ralston Home Services

Rick Ralston 614-221-4100

www.ralstonhomeservices.com

2018 President’s Club

Lawson Flag Supply

For all your flag and flagpole needs

888-268-flag (3524)

Call the Flag Guy!

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Ed & Alice Gaughan

Shamrock Club President

& First Lady 2016

2018 President’s Club

Terrance Grady & Associates Co., LPA

100 E. Broad Street, Suite 2310

Columbus, Ohio 43215

Phone: 614 849 0378 Fax: 614.849.0379

2018 President’s Club

Devin & Stacie Sterns

In Memory of Connie Hale

2018 President’s Club

Fall Dart Leagues

Coed Every Other Monday 7pm

Men’s Wednesday 7pm

DOE Ladies Every Other Thu. 7pm

2018 President’s Club

Queen of Hearts Drawing -

Every Friday night at 7pm.

A MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Representative Jim Hughes

Ohio House of Representative

24th District

www.facebook.com/jimhughesohio

Paid for by the committee for Jim Hughes