President’s Remarks – April 24, 2018

Thank you all for coming tonight; I’m sorry that illness prevented me from being with you last month. I thank Tim McNamara and the rest of the Board for jumping in at the last minute.

Our Volunteer of the Month award goes this month to Ms. Amanda Potkay. This young woman is a powerhouse of activity – bartending, organizing our Happy Hours, and instituting our recycling program, about which we will hear more later on, Amanda is a role model for young members who want to get involved.

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nominated previously do not need to be re-nominated; they will continue to be considered on a monthly basis unless withdrawn.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 May meeting.

I trust that you all have received your swipe cards. You will receive notice about when you will need to start using them. We appreciate your patience as we convert our card system. We thank Sheila Danehy and her committee for their dedicated and tedious work.

The new House Committee, headed by Brian Murphy, will have its first meeting on Saturday morning, May 5, at 10 am. This Committee will oversee all projects and repairs on our buildings and grounds. If you are interested in sitting on this Committee, please let Brian or me know.

Keep on top of all that is going on, whether via email, the website, Facebook or paper flyers. We have a full Spring season of activities, and we want you all to take advantage of it.
Please keep your ideas coming. We only thrive if we continue to grow and change.

Respectfully,
Michael McCabe, President

As of June 1st, Summer Hours will be in effect at the Clubhouse:
Thursday: 5pm – 11pm
Friday: 5pm – 1am
Saturday: 5pm – 1am
Sunday: 5pm – 10pm

Volunteers are needed to clean the Clubhouse Saturday mornings. Please contact Kathleen Stern if you are able to help. kathleenvstern@gmail.com

On Saturday, June 23, 2018 from 8:00-10:00 pm The Druids, award-winning Irish rebel band from County Kildare, will perform at IHSM on their American tour. Over the past 10 years, the band has captivated audiences around the world with their songs and stories of Ireland. Tickets cost $10 and the event is open to the public. To purchase tickets please call 203-231-5474 or email lfera04@yahoo.com. Doors open at 6:00 pm. The history of Ireland is in their songs!

June 22nd, 23rd & 24th
The Wake in the West
Performed at the Milford Arts Council
More info coming soon!

Hello club members…as you know the Slainte Milford – IHSM Scholarship Golf Outing is coming up on Monday, June 4 at Oronoque Country Club in Stratford.

The Sláinte Board is making an appeal for your help. We need another eight to twelve volunteers to attend that day and help us with sign hanging, registration duties, raffle sales, working the contests, and wrap up.

We have a great crew in place now, but your interest and help will be greatly appreciated. If you are available Monday June 4, for a few hours in the morning, afternoon, evening, or all day, then send us a quick note today at slaintemilford@gmail.com with your name, email or cell phone number and availability.

If you have already responded to one of our emails on volunteering, we THANK YOU and there is no need to respond again. Our work detail call begins at 8:30 a.m. and will continue til approximately 8 p.m. at Oronoque Country Club, located at 385 Oronoque Lane, Stratford.

Thanks again and the next time you hear from us, it will be celebrating another great event made possible from the great people of the our club.

Cheers,
Email: Scott B. Barnett , President Slainte & Golf Chair
Email: Michael J. McCabe , Slainte Board Member & Golf Committee Member

Slainte Milford – IHSM Scholarship Golf Outing