President’s Remarks – June 26, 2018
Thank you all for coming tonight.
Our Volunteer of the Month award goes this month to Ms. Paula McGill. Whether taking ticket money or checking you in at the front door, or seeing her at a seisiun or a cultural event, Paula always steps up to work with event coordination. She is a whiz with our membership software, and is invaluable to the Membership Chair in the overwhelming task of renewals and issuing cards. We thank her as she continues to work with the Membership and Cultural Committees, as well as on the Slainte Board. Well done, Paula!
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nominated previously do not need to be re-nominated; they will continue to be considered on a monthly basis unless withdrawn.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 July meeting.
The swipe card system will be up and running on next Thursday, July 5. We thank all those involved in the setup of our new system, especially Sheila Danehy, Kevin Fox and Tim Rogers.
I am required by the Bylaws to give an annual report. I am proud of all that we have accomplished this past year. We installed a new parking lot, a new dart board, new cabinets, security cameras, and the swipe card system. We created a House Committee to deal with repair and maintenance projects on an ongoing, systematic basis. Our library is bursting at the seams. Our Festival was one of the best ever, both financially and fun-wise. We have created the Volunteer of the Month award to recognize outstanding effort on behalf of the club. Our Children’s Committee has expanded to a Family Committee and commenced a program of teen events. We have a full calendar of meetings, luncheons, classes, fundraisers, parties, concerts, lectures and family activities. But we lost Ned Doran, and Steve and Kathy Kraffmiller.
What’s up ahead? Over the last couple of months, we have had a lot of turnover in volunteer duties, in both major and minor roles. Many people are just getting their feet wet in their new duties. And there are still some vacancies that need to be filled. The House Committee is re-focusing on completing the exterior of the building, and we should have news about that in the coming months. We continue to be challenged by competition for space and time here at the clubhouse.
I am looking forward to working with our Board, both new and returning members, to meet these challenges and keep moving our organization forward.

Respectfully submitted,
Michael McCabe, President

As of June 1st, Summer Hours are 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

Membership Cards:
Tuesday, June 26, was the last day for the distribution of membership key cards. The key card system will be up and running on Thursday, July 5, 2018. You will need your key card to get in. Unclaimed cards will be available behind the bar at that time.
You still must sign in guests.

Sign up for the Children’s Gaelic Football League, click here to view the flyer.

Irish Man and Woman of the Year – 2017

Housekeeping Volunteers Needed

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

Congratulations to Paula McGill
Thank you for your dedication and service to IHSM!