REMARKS –February 26, 2019
Thank you all for coming tonight; let’s hope we have good weather all the way to March 17!
Our Volunteer of the Month award goes this month to Ms. Amy Lacey. Although we’ve only known Amy for a short time, she has made her mark on this club through working on the website, the Irish History Project, the Cultural committee, and founder of the Knitting circle. It is only fitting that we acknowledge her significant efforts for this club.
Nominations for this award will continue to be accepted on an ongoing basis. Those nominated previously do not need to be re-nominated; they will continue to be considered on a monthly basis unless withdrawn. The next award will be bestowed at the March meeting.
I hope to see you all at the Corned Beef Dinner this Saturday, where we will honor Kevin Fox and Amanda Potkay. See Jenn Hussey about your tickets.
We thank Paula McGill and her committee for their dedicated and tedious work processing membership renewals, as well as a surprising amount of new applications for this time of year. I’m sure Paula will share the amazing results with regard to membership retention.
The House Committee, headed by Brian Murphy, is working in earnest on a number of projects both inside and outside the building. This Committee oversees all projects and repairs on our buildings and grounds. If you are interested in working on this Committee, please let Brian or me know.
It’s hard to believe, but next month we will start the nomination process for the Executive Board elections. Please consider whether you wish to devote some time to being a Board member. Review the Bylaws and get familiar with the role each Board member plays. And if you do intend to nominate someone else for a position, please talk to them first and make sure they want to run.
A couple of things with regard to the holiday season:
1. Greeters are needed at the front door to check IDs and membership cards, and take $5.00 cover charge payments from non-members, on Parade Day, Saturday, March 9, and Sunday, St. Patrick’s Day, March 17. Hours would be from noon to 10 pm on both days, in 3-hour shifts. Those willing to volunteer should sign up tonight, or contact Terri Flynn.
2. We have hired security for both days. If there is an issue where security should intervene, do not go to the security guards directly. Please bring it up with the bar manager on duty.
The eyes of the city of Milford are on us for the next few weeks. Let us take advantage of the attention and put our best foot forward. Now is the time to invite that neighbor or friend to join. Please make sure to participate as much as you can in all of the activities. And thanks to all who have stepped up to organize a great St. Patrick’s season.
As always, my door is open, if I had a door. May the blessings of St. Patrick be abundant upon the Irish Heritage Society of Milford and its members.

Respectfully Submitted,
Mike McCabe

We are seeking leaders to represent the IHS on the Executive Board. Most offices are for a one (1) year term, except for the office of Trustee, which is for a three (3) year term. Please consider volunteering your time to strengthen the IHS, bring new ideas and encourage growth to the club as we move forward in the coming years.

Offices which will definitely be open are President, Vice President, Sergeant at Arms, and Trustee. The term of office begins July 1st. Nominations will be accepted at the March and April meetings, with voting taking place at the May meeting. Successful candidates are sworn into office at the June meeting.

Please contact any Board member if you are interested or have questions. We can explain the process to you.

Please click on this Happenings link or the Happenings, Ongoing Events or Calendar tabs above to see what we have to offer! If you have any ideas to share, please join the Activities or Cultural Committee!

Congratulations to Amy! Thanks for your dedication and service to IHSM!

Last Tuesday of the month at IHSM Clubhouse, 131 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford. Bar will be open at 5:30 p.m., social hour at 6:30 p.m., General Membership meeting at 7:30 p.m. Bar will close during the business meeting but will reopen at the conclusion of the meeting. General Membership meetings are only for members in good standing; no guests can be signed into the clubhouse on the nights of general membership meetings.

Tuesday, February 26, 2019:
General Membership Meeting
Bar Opens – 5:30 p.m.
Social Hour – 6:30 p.m.
General Membership Meeting – 7:30 p.m