Please note: Even if you do not serve on a specific committee, it is requested that you volunteer to support at least one event per calendar year such as the Irish Festival in September.

Dana Garrow ihsmsocialactivities@gmail.com

The Activities Committee handles all of our General Membership events, including the New Year’s Eve Party, Family Picnic, and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations just to name a few. Each activity has it’s own chairperson to facilitate organization of the event once agreed upon by the Activities Committee.

Jerry Hodges ihsmthirdyeartrustee@gmail.com
Chaired by the Third Year Trustee. Each year the IHSM Trustees and two members of the general membership population review and audit the financial reports of the previous year.

Mike McCabe attorneymikemccabe@yahoo.com
MikeMcCabe, The Bar Entertainment Chair, organizes entertainment at the clubhouse, which includes Trivia Night as well as bands for Friday and Saturday Nights, etc. He is a skilled singer himself, too!

Bill Schule bill.schule@att.net
This committee is responsible for the day-to-day management of the bar, including finances, inventory and ordering, scheduling bartenders, bar hours, etc. There are no open positions on this committee currently (12/2015).

Kathy McGuire – kathleenmcguire06460@gmail.com
Contact to become an active member and receive emails for the group.

Susan Maxham ihsmparliamentarian@gmail.com
Discusses and collects recommendations for the club by-laws each year.

Dana Garrow danagarrow7189@gmail.com
The committee will review rental applications, collect payments, and work with the Bar Manager to ensure successful rental events. The chair coordinates the approval of dates and times with the IHSM Calendar Manager.

Katelyn Fitzpatrick webmasterihsm@gmail.com

This committee creates, organizes, and implements various activities to raise money to support our Christmas Family as well as chooses the recipients.

Janet Booth – Boothjeb@yahoo.com
This committee organizes a craft fair normally held the 1st Saturday in December to support the Christmas Family Project.

Maureen Moore maureenmoore_2001@yahoo.com
Sheila Olcott kaila216@sbcglobal.net
The Cultural Committee’s ambition is to sponsor many activities and events for members to learn about and indulge in their love of traditional Irish music, dance, and culture.

Donna McGrew dmdmfnp@hotmail.com
The Children & Family Events Committee’s ambition is to have parties and events specifically for children at the Clubhouse on a regular basis.
Activities will include family friendly movie nights, family game nights, Easter party, Halloween party, Christmas at the Cabaret and more!

Scott Willey ihsmtreasurer@gmail.com
Chaired by the IHSM Treasurer, the committee assists in keeping the Club’s financial records in order.

LaRae McGuigan ihsmgardening@gmail.com
Open to all IHSM members interested in taking care of the garden spot in downtown Milford as well as the garden boxes at the clubhouse. Flexible meeting schedule.

Sheila Johnson vershe@vershe.com
Open to all IHSM members interested in pursuing their family history. Meetings are posted on the calendar page each month.

Patricia Shea psheact@gmail.com
This league meets on Wednesdays from spring to fall and enjoys camaraderie and good cheer at the Orchards Golf Course. A member interested in joining the team should contact Patty Shea.

Ed Mead edwardmead54@gmail.com
This Committee oversees all projects and repairs on our buildings and grounds. If you are interested contact Bill or Ed.

Jerry Hodges Jerry hodgesj63@gmail.com
Paul Flynn pflynn24@att.net
Amy Lacey amyjlacey2@gmail.com

There are various committees that work together to coordinate the festival, including – Admission, Advertising, Beer Ticket Sales, Beer Tent (pouring and serving), Children’s Area, Cultural, Entertainment, Food Court, Grounds Patrol, Marketplace, Merchandise, Raffles, Safety Patrol, Set Up/Clean Up and Volunteer Tent. Please let us know what committee you are interested in serving on, a full list is posted every January.
Please note, all club members are expected to volunteer at the event including non-committee members. Member participation is critical to the success of the Festival.

OPEN in need of chair
Founded and chaired by Kevin Fox for many years, our motorcycle riding members meet at the clubhouse to go out for rides. The group of riders support Irish Heritage and Culture in our community along with supporting local and national charities.

Allen Grealish allengrealish@gmail.com.
Run by Slainte, the golf committee organizes this annual tournament that raises funds for scholarships we distribute to local high school students as well as to relatives of club members. You don’t have to play golf to be on the committee. There are many events planned in conjunction with the golf tournament including lunch and post-event happy hour. Sponsorship’s and gift bags are also needed–all help is appreciated.

David Fuller davidfullerma@gmail.com
The Membership Committee determines and updates membership rules, prepares new membership applications and renewals, greets and checks members in at the General Membership Meetings as well as helps recruit new members.

Maryann White realestatemawhite@hotmail.com
Monthly luncheons are organized by the chair once a month on the second Friday and attended by all who are able to make it.

Mike McCabe attorneymikemccabe@yahoo.com
The Parade Committee organizes marchers for each parade we participate in (3 or more St. Patrick’s Day Parades, Memorial Day, Veteran’s Day, etc).

Sheila Danehy srdanehy@att.net
This committee reviews and votes on scholarship applications. The IHSM William McNamara Memorial Scholarship is open to graduating high school students, planning to pursue further education. The student must be a relative (child, grandchild, niece or nephew) of a member in good standing.

President, Paul Flynn Paul Flynn
Slainte is a separate 501©(3) nonprofit organization that promotes Irish culture.

Nancy Smith nancy5426@sbcglobal.net
Sunshine is the IHSM’s means to congratulate members of our Club on life milestones & accomplishments, send encouragement to those who are ill, and give flower arrangements for those we have lost.

Noeleen Nelson drumfin@mail.com
Recruits for, organizes, and produces the annual play. Committee is always looking for more people interested in acting or assisting behind the scenes, as well as the day of, serving drinks and snacks, etc.

The clubhouse calendar is managed by
Katelyn Fitzpatrick webmasterihsm@gmail.com.

OPEN In need of Chair
The Young Member Events Committee ambition is to encourage our young members to become more involved in the club. Some events may be co-organized with the Children’s/Family Events committee or Bar Entertainment committee.

Sheila Johnson vershe@vershe.com
& Amy Lacey amyjlacey2@gmail.com
The ambition of the History Project is to document the trials and tribulations of our founding members as well as conduct interviews of the members of the club who are either first generation Irish or whose recent ancestors came from Ireland and settled in the Milford Area. The History Project is always looking for additional members who have a passion for family and Irish history. To join the History Project or add your family’s story, contact the Irish History Project Co-chairs if you are interested.