REMARKS –October 30, 2018
Thank you all for coming tonight. Happy Halloween, and Happy Samhain.

Our Volunteer of the Month award goes this month to Ms. Pattie Shea. As most of you know, this is well deserved, as Pattie took on the role of Co-Chair of the Festival for the first time this year. I dare say that this was our best Festival ever, in many ways, and this is in large part to Pattie’s efforts, in addition to Jenn Hussey and the entire Committee. Pattie, we thank you for picking up the challenge and seeing it through with grace and good humor.
Nominations will continue to be accepted on an ongoing basis for this monthly award. Those previously nominated do not need to be re-nominated; they will continue to be considered on a monthly basis unless withdrawn.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 November meeting.

The Board is also now accepting nominations for our 2019 Man and Woman of the Year, to be honored at the Corned Beef Dinner. If you would like to nominate someone, please put it in writing and submit it to any Board member between now and 5 pm on Tuesday, December 11.

There was good news this month. We have been informed by the Irish Consulate that we will receive a grant of $7,500 from the Irish government. This money is required to be used for repairs and maintenance of the building. Brian Murphy and his House Committee will put this to good use. Next year, the Irish government is requiring that any grant applied for be used for programming instead of the building, so those who are interested in creating or expanding programming here at the club should talk to me about their ideas. The grant application is due in February, so we don’t have a lot of time. Stay tuned for further details.

We have purchased a new set of County flags. In light of that, we are selling the old flags for $20 each. If you want to purchase your county flag, kindly see Mike Flyte.
A reminder that the December meeting will take place a week earlier, on December 18, in light of the Christmas holiday.
As always, I am available for a question or a suggestion.

Respectfully Submitted,
Mike McCabe

As of Sept. 6th, Winter Hours are in effect at the Clubhouse:

Thursday: 5pm – 11pm
Friday: 5pm – 1am
Saturday: 12pm – 1am
Sunday: 12pm – 10pm

Last Tuesday of the month *except in December), 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, November 27th, 2018:
General Membership Meeting
Bar Opens – 5:30 p.m.
Social Hour – 6:30 p.m.
General Membership Meeting – 7:30 p.m

Membership Cards:
You now need your key card to get in to the clubhouse. Unclaimed cards are available behind the bar.
You still must sign in guests.

Please click on the green “Happenings” link or the Happenings tab above to see what we have to offer! If you have any ideas you’d like to offer, please come and join the Activities Committee and share them!

Congratulations to Pattie!
Thank you for your dedication and service to IHSM!

Canned and dry foods will be collected for donation to the Milford Food Pantry.
Some items in need are: stews, pasta & sauces, coffee & tea, peanut butter, dry cereal, oatmeal, pancake mix & syrup, granola bars, juice, and soups.
Please check expiration dates before donating!
There will be a collection box at the Clubhouse.
Contact Nancy Smith for more info: 203-937-6330