The First “Hoolie In The Park”

The Blarney
The newsletter of The Greater La Crosse Area Celtic Community
September - October 2015
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The First “Hoolie In The Park”
On a warm Sunday night in late September a group of local musicians introduced live music to the Riverside International
Friendship Gardens or more specifically the Irish section of the gardens. With a backdrop of the Mississippi and Black Rivers
the group entertained those who attended, as well as others who were out for an evening stroll around the gardens and
wondered what the heck was happening.
The musicians, from left to right Lisa Marchel, Audie Olson, Kyle Humfeld, Tom Nolan and Terry Nolan.
The setting sun reflecting off the river makes
for a fitting backdrop.
Kelly Smith performs an impromptu
demonstration of Irish dancing for the crowd.
A great time was had by all with the mini amphitheater in the garden making a great location to hold events such as this
one. The only minor problem encountered was a past Irish Man of the Year, who brought the bottle of wine but forgot the
opener, but his “faux par” was solved by Jeanine Nolan who happened to have an opener in her purse, which surely says a
lot about the make-up of our group.
News From Around the Groups
Arlene M. Benrud 1943 – 2015
Norman J Kane 1929 - 2015
Mary E. Tracy 1939 - 2015
It is with deep regret that in September we noted the passing of three people with connections to
The Greater La Crosse Area Shamrock Club.
Mary Tracy was a long time club member and was our Irish Rose in 2004.
Arlene Benrud was a past member.
&
Norman Kane, who was a founder member of The Shamrock Club, and was our
Irish Man of the Year in 1976
Our sympathies go out to their families’.
Donations have been made to the Father Rossiter Endowment at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in
Arlene’s name and to the Aquinas Catholic Schools Foundation in Mary’s name.
2016 Irish Rose & Irish Man Nominations
Once again the time has come for the club to accept nominations for its next Irish Rose and Irish Man.
Per our by-laws, initially, a committee will be formed comprising of the current 2015 Irish Rose and Man, the previous
year’s Irish Rose & Irish Man and the club Chairman, who will make a selection from those nominated. The names of those
nominated will then be presented to the Board of Directors, in an executive session, for approval. The committee may
accept nominations for individuals to be considered from the membership at large. If you have someone you would like to
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nominate please would you e-mail the name of your nominee to [email protected] before November 14 .
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Nominees will not be considered if the e-mail is dated after November 14 .
The names of the selected individuals will not be made public until they are introduced at our annual Christmas Party.
Thank you all in advance for taking the time to consider who you would like to represent our club in the upcoming year.
This year, the Shamrock Club ‘Shamrockers’
participated again in the annual ‘Steppin’ Out in
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Pink’ event on September 12 ! 7 walkers
participated and $805 was raised for the cause!
Linda Pfaff, Shamrockers team leader, wants to
thank each person who walked and raised
additional funds.
The top fund raiser/walker this year was again,
Linda Boyle!! Hopefully sometime in the near
future, these walks won’t be needed as a cure for
cancer will be found! The walkers from left to
right in the accompanying photograph were Linda
Pfaff, Linda Boyle, Linda Smith, Lynn West, Liz
Oelke, Ross West and Carmen West.
2015 Shamrock Club Fun Night
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This year’s Fun Night will be held on Wednesday November 18 at Shenanigans on French Island. The night will feature a
trivia contest “So You Think You Know La Crosse”. Photographs of La Crosse locations will be shown with contestants
having to put a name to the location. Prizes will be awarded to the two people with the most correct answers. In the event
of more than two people having the same total of correct answers, all names will be placed in a hat and two winners drawn.
At this time further entertainment is being planned to include an exhibition of Irish dancing by dancers from Amanda’s
Academy of Dance as well as live music. Please note that the dancing and music have not been confirmed.
2015 Torchlight Parade
Mary Monks and Pam Smith attaching the fringe
and lights to the Torchlight Parade Float while Rod
Smith supervises the action.
Rod Smith making final adjustments to the
placement of the Shamrock at the rear of the float.
The Torchlight Parade floats rebuild. Thanks to some great ideas by Rod Smith, the trailer we normally use for the
Torchlight, Rotary Lights and St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been updated and turned into a true float. The addition of a three
piece carpeted deck and an easy method of attaching the fringe and lights to the float make set up and tear down a simple
matter. The deck is removable in minutes and the fringe and lights are held on by attached clips, so no more duct tape. In
addition to the lights around the outside, LED strip lights, kindly loaned us by Tom Peterson, were attached to the rear
frame. As can be seen in the following photographs these make a huge difference to the rear of the trailer and might be in
the future plans. Also in the future plans is a custom bench for the Irish Rose and Man to sit on as well as a means of
attaching the magnetic signs to the float instead of the vehicle pulling it. Special thanks go to Rod Smith and Barrie Monks
for the time they put into the float renovation.
2015 Irish Rose Kelly Smith and 2015 Irish Man
John Harrington get into the parade spirit atop our
new and improved float.
At parade rest. Kathleen Ryan, Mark Barton, Kelly Smith,
Linda Boyle and John Harrington at the end of the 2015
Torchlight Parade. A great time was had by all and a huge
thank you goes out to all those involved.
2015 Maple Leaf Parade
The morning of the parade dawned bright and clear promising to be one of the best attended Maple Leaf Parades. Which
was great for The Shamrock Club, because this year we were going to be represented not by one float but by two. For the
first time in a number of years a float was made available for people to ride on during the parade. The trailer was bedecked
in green fringe and wooden leprechauns as well as pumpkins and flowers to add a fall touch. Seating was straw bales
covered in blankets. Not as fancy as some floats but a great way to participate in the parade.
Waiting for the parade to start can be such thirsty
work. Kathy Peterson, Mary Monks and Pam Smith
take the time to check out one of the local
establishments, (They were not the only ones).
There is always someone who wants to check
out the guys in kilts. A member of The
Klondike Kates finds out what a real man
wears under the kilt.
Getting ready for the off.
The Band – From left to right, Terry Nolan,
Matt Duckett, Kyle Humfeld, Jessie McDonald
Kalember and Finnian Cullen.
Jeanine and Tom Nolan past Irish
Rose and Irish Man get ready to
ride in the parade.
2015 Irish Rose Kelly Smith accompanied by her father Rod
(Irish Man 2008) who was standing in for John Harrington.
John could not attend due to unexpected business reasons.
“That’s All Folks” – Time to wrap it up and put it all away until the next time.
Many thanks go to Tom Peterson, who was able to borrow the trailer from a friend as well as bringing it from Galesville
and towing it in the parade, Trees Today who loaned us the hay bales (we only lost one on the freeway, but that’s another
story) and last but not least the people who helped set up the float.
,2015 Christmas Tree Trimming, Breakfast & Pub Jig
As part of this year’s Rotary Lights celebration, a tree trimming ceremony will be held in Riverside Park starting at 10:00am
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on November 21 . Following the trimming a breakfast /lunch and Pub Jig, so named because “The Irish Don’t Crawl”, are
being planned by Kelly Smith and John Harrington. See next page for more information.
2015 Rotary Lights Parade
Once again, this year, The Greater La Crosse Area Shamrock Club will be entering a float in the parade. This year the parade
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will be held on November 27 . Floats will be in place by 4:30pm with the parade kicking off at 5:00pm. The parade will
conclude in Riverside Park but unlike other years, will start from parking lot D at Western Technical College which is located
on the corner of Badger and Seventh Streets.
Discover Wisconsin
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On November 1 at 5pm Wisconsin Public Television is scheduled to air an episode of Discover Wisconsin, the country’s
longest running travel program, of interest to La Crosse residents. The show goes behind the scenes with Rotary Lights
volunteers to learn what it takes to put the show on year after year. Be sure to set your recorders if you cannot watch on
the original air date or check the Wisconsin Public Television web site for possible repeat broadcast times.
2015 Christmas Party
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SAVE THE DATE – The 2015 Annual La Crosse Area Shamrock Club Christmas Party has been scheduled for December 9 .
Once again it will be held at The Freighthouse Restaurant and will be highlighted by the announcement of the 2016 Irish
Rose and Irish Man. Social hour will begin at 5:30 with the dinner commencing at 6:30, please note that this is thirty
minutes earlier than last year. This year’s cost has been kept the same as last year at $28 per person. Gift donations may
be brought to the November fun night or you can contact Linda Boyle at 787-1049 or [email protected] for pick up.
Formal invitations will be sent out during the second week of November and any ideas or suggestions are welcome.
Christmas Gift Idea
The season is approaching and thoughts go to
gift giving. It is with this in mind that Liz Oelke
reminds us that a gift of our own cookbook
would definitely be well received this
Christmas.
Cookbooks are $10 each and available by
contacting Liz via e-mail at
[email protected] or by phone at 608385-4728.
2015 First Annual Shamrock Club Pub Jig
November 21st 12:00 – 5:00pm
Irish Rose, Kelly Smith and Irishman, John Harrington invite you to the first annual Shamrock Club Pub Jig (Crawl). Very soon
the club will announce their new Irish Rose and Irishman. John & Kelly would like to go out in style with a fun day of
planned activities. The event will be held on November 21st. All La Crosse Shamrock Club members and friends are invited.
For those that wish to partake in the decorating of our Christmas tree for Rotary Lights we will meet at 10:00 at Riverside
Park and then proceed to Breakfast Club and Pub for Breakfast around 10:30.
After breakfast at noon we will jig our way to Dublin Square to officially start our Pub Jig. Our plan is to continue visiting
various establishments in the downtown area. To add a little excitement to the day we will be doing a scavenger hunt for
prizes. At the end of the day names will be drawn for prizes to those that have completed items on their list.
We will be selling T-shirts for this event, as shown below. The cost is $10. for a short sleeve and $15. for a long sleeve. We
will also be selling can Koozie’s and drinking gloves for $2. each. These items can be ordered by contacting Kelly Smith at
[email protected].
She will need your name, contact number, shirt size and items you want to order. She will email you back with details about
where to send the money. The shirts must be ordered by November 8th.
Rince na Chroi Irish Dance Group Performing
Irishfest La Crosse will be sponsoring the Rince na Chroi Dancers from St. Paul at the Kick-off of the Global Initiatives Week
on Friday, November 6 at the Radisson Hotel. The Global Celebration will be held 4:30 – 7 p.m. This is a cultural
celebration through dance and musical performances. Network with other globally-minded citizens and gain information
about our region’s global and cultural connections.
Ulysses Book Club
The book group has met twice now to discuss the James Joyce novel, Ulysses. There has been stimulating discussion and
great insights and observations into the book. If you are interested in attending the next discussion, please contact Adam
at [email protected].
Irishfest Meeting
Irishfest board members and trustees will be holding their annual meeting in November to elect/re-elect board members
and trustees. Please contact Pat Stephens, [email protected] or Kathleen Ryan, [email protected] if you wish to
become more involved with Irishfest La Crosse.
2015 Global Initiatives Week
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November 6 marks the start of the third annual Global Initiatives Week in La Crosse.
Global Initiatives Week is a week-long celebration of the Coulee Region’s global connections. It showcases the cultural,
social and economic value of our community through a variety of activities held during the week, including dance, art, film,
speakers and more. It encourages individuals and organizations to become a community with a deep sense of global
responsibility and engagement.
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This year’s event kicks off with a Global Celebration to be held at the La Crosse Radisson on Friday November 6 . between
4:30 pm and 7:00 pm and is open to the public.
For a lot more information on Global Initiatives Week, please check out the reprint of the press release at the end of this
issue.
iFeed 11.7.15
Alleviating hunger in the world and in our communities
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iFeed is a one day event will be held on November 7 , it is being put on by five area Interact clubs and the La Crosse Area
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Rotary Clubs as an extension of the Rotary Lights food collections. On November 7 between 9am and 3pm you can drive
up to the front of Logan High School and drop off dried/canned goods or cash donations. This will then be packed and
boxed ready for shipment to a country where children are hungry. While it was too late to organize a group wide food
drive, all our members are encouraged to donate to this worthy cause.
If you would like more information on iFeed please contact Stephanie Fraase by phone at 608-780-7220, by e-mail at
[email protected] or visit rotaryfeed.org
Members of The Irish Brigade line up for a
group photograph prior to ushering at the
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October 25 showing of The Little Mermaid
at the Weber Center for the Performing Arts.
Present from top left are Kathy Peterson
Helen Peterson, Kassy, Vicky Hampe, Pam
Smith, Kathy Spelker, Linda Boyle, Char
Barton, Linda Pfaff, Kathleen Ryan and Karri
Klein.
2015 Bantry Friendship Association Ireland Trip
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On October 13 , as part of the 10 Anniversary of twinning with Bantry, Ireland, a 3-member delegation from the La Crosse
Bantry Friendship Association, Linda Pfaff (President), Kathy Spelker (Trustee) and Lynn West (Trustee) left for a five-day
visit to Bantry in West Co Cork! Lodging was provided by the town at a local fully-catered cottage.
A ‘meet & greet’ reception with members of local Bantry businesses and organizations was held Thursday morning for the
group. Two clocks in the shape of Wisconsin, a gift from LBFA and La Crosse’s Mayor Tim Kabat, was presented to Eileen
O’Shea, Director of the Bantry Development and Tourism Association (the reciprocal twinning group in Bantry) and to
County Councilors Mary Hegarty & Michael Collins, county representatives representing Bantry in the Cork County Council.
The group also took greeting cards and signed posters with pictures of different views of La Crosse, magnets and club shirts
as well as two books gifted from the County Historical Society to Bantry’s Library.
Ocean Spray of the Tomah area gifted 150 1oz packets of dried craisons as gifts for the delegation to give out. These were
an enormous hit. While that area is familiar with the cranberry juice, the packets of the dried fruit was new to them.
Delicately etched Christmas ornaments depicting La Crosse’s two bridges and the La Crosse Queen on the Mississippi from
La Crosse’s Preservation Alliance League were also presented to several people including Richard Butler, history professor
now teaching in the UK and to Hazel Vickery, head of Bantry’s Historical Society.
The afternoon following the reception, Mary Hegerty and Eileen O’Shea arranged a meeting with the local theatre group
out of Glengariff, a town just to the west, to share some gifts sent by our local community theatre and then a boat ride to
Garnish Island off the coast of Glengariff – an ‘island garden’ with vast variety of plants, stone work and house built by the
garden’s former owners.
Friday morning, the delegation met with members of the local Lion’s Club and discussed potential exchange ideas between
La Crosse and Bantry.
Richard Butler, recently studying at UW-Madison and who became a friend to the LBFA, traveled back to Bantry from UK to
take the delegation on a tour of Bantry’s historical downtown on Friday.
On Friday evening, The Boston Bar in Bantry, soon to be twinned with La Crosse’s pub, Dublin Square, provided grand social
evening with traditional music and song.
Saturday morning, three guides led by Hazel Vickery, took the delegation on a hiking tour of Widdy Island, located in Bantry
Bay. The island once claimed 760 residents before the Great Hunger of the mid-nineteenth century and currently has only
20 residents. The delegation was treated to a view of one of three battlements built by the English in the early nineteenth
century to stave off French and other intruders. The island is a ‘must see’ for travelers coming to Bantry area. In fact, the
delegation determined that Bantry would be a great destination spot, with wonderful side trips available in several different
directions.
Saturday afternoon, Vincent Cronin, a local hackney who became the delegation’s driver, took them on a tour of Glengariff,
Kenmare and the Beara Peninsula. Especially breathtaking was the drive through Healey’s Pass, a mass of serpentine curves
bringing drivers down several thousand feet from the mountains.
Sunday found the group enjoying a final breakfast at West Lodge in the beautiful town and then heading to Dublin for a
flight out on Tuesday morning. The Bantry community went out of their way to welcome the delegation and show the
group some of the ‘emeralds in their crown’! They will be meeting over the winter and putting together a plan to visit La
Crosse in coming year.
The delegation would like to give an enormous ‘THANK YOU’ to our own Kate Kersten for designing of the posters, cards
and magnets as well as supplying low-cost printing. She is definitely one of the ‘emeralds’ in LBFA’s crown!
Linda Pfaff, President, La Crosse Bantry Friendship Association.
Below is a transcript of an article from the
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October 7 issue of The Southern Star, a weekly
newspaper based in West Cork.
La Crosse Bantry Friendship Association delegates are visiting
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Bantry this week from October 14 to 18 . Linda Pfaff, Lynn West
and Kathy Spelker are from La Crosse city in Wisconsin USA. The
Friendship Association was set up in 2005 to provide a cultural link
between this city and Bantry.
La Crosse is a melting pot of diverse backgrounds and cultures and
the city’s International Committee runs a wide variety of events
and activities to celebrate this multi-varied heritage of which
Bantry’s heritage is but one. It is one of seven places with which La
Crosse is twinned. The others are Kumbo (Cameroon), Epinal
(France), Dubna (Russia), Luoyang (China), Frieberg (Germany) and
Forde (Norway).
La Crosse International Committee brings together citizens
interested in promoting international awareness and citizen
diplomacy. Their motto is: If your presence doesn’t make an
impact, your absence won’t make a difference.
La Crosse held an “Irishfest” during the summer, which was a
major success and this was helped along by mussels from Bantry
Bay Seafood.
The delegation’s visit to Bantry provides an opportunity for crossfertilization of ideas and planning for ways to collaborate in the
future. During their visit, they’ll be welcomed to a coffee morning
at Bantry Community Tourism Office, take a trip to Glenngariff and
Garinish Island, have a walkabout at Bantry market this Friday and
be taken on an historical walk around town an Whiddy Island.
They’ll be entertained to drinks and traditional music on Friday
night.
County Councilors Mary Hegerty (middle) and
Michael Collins (right) accepting clocks gifted
by La Crosse Mayor and LBFA.
Group picture at reception displaying
posters gifted to Bantry individuals designed by Kate Kersten and signed
by Mayor Kabat and visiting
delegation.
Gifting books to Bantry Library from The La
Crosse County Historical Society.
Lanesboro Commonweal Theater Bus Trip
La Crosse’s Irish sister group, La Crosse Bantry Friendship Association (LBFA) is organizing a theatre outing as part of their
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10 anniversary celebration as a sister city.
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A bus trip to the Commonweal Theatre in Lanesboro is being planned for November 1 , with departure from La Crosse at
12:00pm for a 1:30 pm matinee. The group will also be treated to a backstage tour and cast talk-back after the play.
Cost of play and bus is $40.00 per person. Commonweal Theatre has reserved a limited number of seats for the group so
please RSVP as soon as possible to hold your seat to enjoy the fun and avoid the driving!!!
Please contact either Linda Pfaff at 608-792-8924 or e-mail her at [email protected] or Kriss Kuhn, LBFA
VP/Promotions Committee, at 608-385-4737 or e-mail at her at [email protected] with your intention of joining
us and directions for payment.
(A minimum of 20 people is needed to ensure the trip. Should the trip be cancelled, a full reimbursement will be given.)
For a sneak preview of the production. https://youtu.be/rk_32P5kous
Commemorative Bricks
Formats for 47 bricks were sent to the International Gardens Board, our formats were approved. Additionally a check for
the 47 bricks was sent to the International Gardens Board, who will liaise with the City Parks Department for to establish an
install date. We are hoping to have in the ground ASAP, rather than waiting for a spring thaw.
Two nighttime
photos taken in
the Irish Garden,
the one on the
right features the
recently installed
lighting.
Birthdays
Nov. 1
Nov. 4
Nov. 5
Nov. 6
Nov. 11
Nov. 11
Nov. 14
Nov. 16
Nov. 18
Nikki Johannes
Terry Hafner
Shirley Gale
Ken Birnbaum
Mary Kelly
Don Venner
Clair Schirmer
Bernado Cuerto
Emily McConaghy
Jan. 1
Jan. 2
Jan. 5
Jan. 12
Jan. 13
Jan. 15
Jan. 19
Jan. 19
Jan. 21
Jan. 22
Jan. 22
Jan. 22
Jan. 31
Dec. 4
Dec. 5
Dec. 6
Dec. 7
Dec. 12
Dec. 17
Dec. 18
Dec. 18
Dec. 18
Dec. 18
Dec. 20
Dec. 23
Dec. 30
Dec. 30
Ann Fahey
Barb Quillin
JD Oelke
Connie Sprester
Ed O’Brien
Tim Sprester
Joanne Stephens
Pat Houlihan
Dee Martin
Sister Nancy Lafferty, ESPA
John Harrington
Ed O’Brien Jr.
Debbie Burns
[email protected]
Joanne Boudreau
Neil Kane
Arlene Burns
Pam Smith
Kathleen Ryan
Vicky Hampe
Anne Muirhead
Grace Schroeder
Cheryl Walsh
Dave Holtze
Dave McKenzie
Ron Greenwood
Jim Finn
Debbie Kroner
Announcements
Welcome New Members
The Board Members of the Greater La Crosse Area Shamrock Club would like to welcome the following new members:
Ron Greenwood
Lisa Merchel
Sarah and Gary Nickelatti
We encourage you to attend our meetings, become involved and above all have fun.
If you would like to celebrate an event with us please send an e-mail to [email protected]
Up-Coming Events
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Sunday Nov 1 ----------------------------------------Theater Bus Trip
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November 6 – 15 ---------------------------------Global Initiative Week
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Wednesday Nov 18 ------------------------------- Shamrock Club Fun Night
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Saturday Nov 21 ----------------------------------- Rotary Lights Tree Trimming
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Friday Nov 27 -------------------------------------- Rotary Lights Parade
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Wednesday Dec 9 --------------------------------- Shamrock Club Christmas Dinner
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Wednesday Jan 20 -------------------------------- Shamrock Club Meeting
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Wednesday Feb 10 ------------------------------- Shamrock Club Pot Luck Dinner
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Saturday Mar 5 ------------------------------------ Shamrock Club Dinner Dance
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Saturday Mar 12 ---------------------------------- St. Patrick’s Day Parade
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Thursday Mar 17 ---------------------------------- St. Patrick’s Day Bus Tour
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Wednesday Apr 20 ------------------------------- Shamrock Club Meeting
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Wednesday May 18 ------------------------------ Shamrock Club Meeting
In an effort to keep The Blarney topical and
entertaining, I would greatly appreciate some
feedback as to what you, our members and
readers, would like to see more of, less of or
suggestions for new items in upcoming editions.
Please e-mail your suggestions or comments to
[email protected]
Thank You
A “Blast From The Past”
Shamrock Club Installation of Officers 1985
Current Board Members
President – Barrie Monks [email protected]
Past President – Linda Boyle [email protected]
Vice President – JD Oelke [email protected]
Secretary – Kyle Humfeld [email protected]
Treasurer – Liz Oelke [email protected]
Parlimentarian – Mark Barton [email protected]
Sergeant At Arms – Kathleen Ryan [email protected]
Membership Chair – Linda Pfaff [email protected]
State Board Representative – Linda Pfaff [email protected]
3Yr Trustee – John Harrington [email protected]
3Yr Trustee – Bill O’Driscoll [email protected]
2 Yr Trustee - Kristina Kuhn [email protected]
1 Yr Trustee – Terry Nolan [email protected]
1 Yr Trustee – Victoria Hampe [email protected]
The Board of The Greater La Crosse Area Shamrock Club would encourage our members
to frequent the establishments below, each of which has contributed in some way
towards club activities.
Thank You.
Shamrock Club of La Crosse
Global Initiatives Week
The La Crosse Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the third annual Global Initiatives Week,
showcasing the community’s cultural value and highlighting the economic and social impact of the Coulee Region’s
global connections through food, dance, art, film, and speakers. Opening night celebration will include a special
performance by Rince na Chroi Irish Dancers on Friday, November 6 at the
Radisson Hotel.
Global Initiatives Week was created to incite conversation, contribute to global
awareness, and inspire local action. Organizers hope the week inspires
attendees to volunteer with local organizations engaged in global work, develop
cultural competence, and discover new ways to strengthen our region through
global connections.
The week kicks off with a Global Celebration sponsored by the La Crosse
Community Foundation Global Awareness Fund, held at the Radisson Hotel in
downtown La Crosse with cultural performances during the evening include
Hmong dancers and also Rince na Chroi Irish Dancers. The week wraps up with
a half-day conference promoting diversity in the workplace held by the La Crosse
Area Diversity Council.
New this year, a number of local restaurants and businesses plan to offer discounts to patrons who mention “Global
Initiatives Week.” Stop in at Dublin Square, Gracie’s, Grand Bluff Running, Hmong Golden Eggrolls, Indochinese
Grocery Store, New Taste of India, and more to experience our region’s global connections through food and
merchandise sales! Or, sign up for the “Global Initiatives Week Challenge” sponsored by Gundersen Global Partners to
receive daily emails that will increase your awareness of global issues, challenge you to become involved, and offer a
chance to win prizes.
More than 20 events are scheduled throughout the week. Participate in free screenings of award-winning films,
including the documentaries Not My Life and Business of Being Born, and attend the 5th Biennial UW-La Crosse United
Nations Association Film Festival. Additionally, Winona, Minnesota’s, annual Frozen River Film Festival will hold a
featured screening of Miss Tibet, in partnership with the Pump House. Other Global Initiatives Week events include a
Global Friendships Celebration at the La Crosse Public Library, study abroad presentations at UW-La Crosse, and a
special presentation by spoken word artist Carlos Andres Gomez at Viterbo University.
A complete calendar is available at http://www.explorelacrosse.com/global/.
What: Global Initiatives Week
When: November 6 - 13, 2015
Where: Various La Crosse locations
Cost: Free unless otherwise noted