Newsletter Fall 2008 - Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago

Newsletter
Fall 2008
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Great Moments in IFC Histor y
The year was 1910, and the United States was beginning to emerge as world leader.
Over in Belfast, construction had begun on the largest and most luxurious ocean-liner
the world had ever seen: the Titanic.
And here in Chicago, on an unusually warm March day, President William Howard Taft
spoke as the guest of honor at the 9th Annual IFC St. Patrick’s Day Dinner.
To accommodate the President’s notorious gir th (historians estimate he weighed
more than 300 pounds), the IFC had a special, throne-like chair constructed.
According to repor ts, the chair held up admirably throughout the dinner.
Clockwise from top left: President Taft and other dignitaries;
Attendees listen to President Taft’s address; The banquet hall
Even more IFC histor y at the IFC Media Archives
If you enjoyed this newsletter’s walk down memory lane, you should really check out our
growing collection of photos, documents and memories that detail more than 100 years of
Irish Fellowship culture. Now entering its second year of existence, the IFC Media Archive
has been a great success, with thousands of visitors each month.
The Media Archive, available at www.irishfellowshipchicago.com/mediaarchive
Save the dates
March 13, 2009
Please join us for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner at the Hilton Chicago
March 14, 2009
Meet up with other IFC members at Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Member Notes
The Irish Fellowship extends its prayers and sympathies to the following:
Christopher J. Donovan, son of Dan and Jane Donovan
Christine Ann Durbin, daughter of Senator & Mrs. Richard J. Durbin
Frank D. (Lee) Conlon, father of Kevin Conlon (Board Member)
Kevin Michael Kilroe, son of Patt Kilroe
Michael O’Hara, brother of John O’ Hara (Board Member Young Irish Fellowship Club)
IFC Mailing Address
Members may contact us at:
Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago
P.O. Box 31604
Chicago, IL 60631
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downtown Chicago. Coleman Par tners has also donated its writing, design and strategic ser vices
to help the IFC attract new members and fur ther its charitable goals. You can visit
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The 35th Annual
Irish Open–A Recap
Held on July 21, 2008, at the Beverly Countr y Club, this year’s Irish Open was another
successful event, thanks to the effor ts of our organizing committee (see list of
committee members below). More than 120 golfers teed off under clear skies and
enjoyed the beauty and challenge of Beverly’s renowned course. Among the duffers was
IFC President Tom Allen, whose infectious grin was par for the course.
Assessor Jim Houlihan and his foursome emerged victorious, though all involved had a
wonder ful day. Lunch and dinner were ser ved and raffle prizes were awarded, with Judge
Maureen Connors dispensing justice from the raffle bin. The Grand Raffle winner was
P.J. Culler ton, who went home with a new television.
Organizing Committee
Our gratitude to Gene Callahan, Jim Madden, Jack Har tman, Jim Haran, Kevin Conlon,
Chris Kozicki and Bill Quinlan, Jr. for another wonder ful and successful event.
Prizes donated by:
Brad Halloran
Jim Haran
Tur tle Wax (Denis Healy)
Hilton Chicago
Chicago Equity Par tners (Pat Lynch)
Odyssey Cruises
O’Brien’s Restaurant (Peter O’Brien)
Austin Kelly
Golf at Whittacker Woods (Peter O’Brien)
Summit Marketing (Dan Lehr)
Hole-in-One Prize
A special thanks to Napleton Lincoln Mercur y for their donation of a car for the Hole-in-One prize.
Hole sponsors
Cogan & McNabola, P.C.
Judge James F. Henr y
Larr y O’Brien
Law Offices of George P. Cahill, P.C.
Daley & George, LTD
Market Strategies - Peter Kelliher
Mayor Richard M. Daley
Tur tle Wax - Denis Healy
Local 399, Operating Engineers
Brian E. Hickey, President
and Business Manager
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
O’Brien’s Restaurant - Peter O’Brien
Whittaker Woods Golf Community
New Buffalo, Michigan
Mulcahy, Pauritsch, Salvador & Co., Ltd.
Cer tified Public Accounts
Mayor Dan McLaughlin
Mar tin Healy, Jr./The Healy Law Firm
The Ramirez Family
Tom Cashman
Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee
James T. Sullivan, Chairman
Hon. Terrence J. O’Brien President
Commissioner Metropolitan Water
Reclamation District
Cook County Commissioner John P. Daley
Corboy & Demetrio
Lizzy McNeils Irish Pub
400 Nor th McClurg Cour t
Phil Rock and Dan Fusco
Brad S. O’Halloran - University of Notre Dame
G.M. Casey, M.D.
David F. Cahill, Cahill Builders, Inc.
Rider Dickerson, Inc.
Kathy Taylor & Bill Bar ta
Gregor y J. Mauloff
Chicago Federation of Labor
Byrnes Houlihan & Walsh
Sheehy Funeral Homes
Our sincerest gratitude to
ever yone who donated time,
money or prizes to make this
year’s event a success.
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An Odyssey to Remember
This past summer, the Boards of Directors of the Young Irish Fellowship and the Irish
Fellowship joined together for an Odyssey Cruise on Lake Michigan. It was a lovely evening
that afforded all the chance to share ideas, stories and conviviality. The food, drinks and
fireworks were outstanding.
Former Presidents of the Young Irish Fellowship Club (left to right): Kathy Taylor, Jim Sweany,
Jack Kane, Liz Howard, Pat Harney, Meghan Lee, Jim Harney, Bob Ryan and George Cahill.
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Current & former Presidents of the Irish Fellowship Club (left to right): Tom Allen,
Kathy Taylor, P.J. Culler ton, Gene Callahan, Jim Sweany and Don Ryan.
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2008 IFC Christmas Luncheon
Tis the season! The IFC’s annual Christmas Luncheon has been
scheduled for Friday, December 5 at the Hilton Chicago. Chaired by
Rose Doher ty from Legacy Professionals, the luncheon is a fantastic
way to kick of f the holiday season and catch up with old acquaintances.
Bring your friends and family. Cocktails will be ser ved at 11:15 a.m.,
with lunch star ting promptly at 12:15. Tickets are $60 per person. As
always, those in the reveling mood can continue the festivities in the
nearby Normandy Lounge.
Musical enter tainment for the luncheon includes Hear tzingers from
Misericordia, the lovely Catherine O’Connell and the famous Shannon
Rovers. Rumor has it that our Irish Santa Claus may pop in for a listen
(and a good meal, too).
Tickets may be purchased online at www.irishfellowshipchicago.com or
by mailing a check to:
Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago
P.O. Box 31604
Chicago, IL 60631
For additional information, please call 312.676.4120
Your Attendance Benefits a Worthy Cause
The proceeds from the 2008 Christmas Luncheon go to the Irish Fellowship
Education and Cultural Foundation, which provides scholarship grants to
Catholic high schools throughout the Chicago area. To date, the Foundation
has donated more than $1,000,000, which has been used to help
hundreds of local students obtain their educations.
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