The Bard - Emerald Society of Wisconsin

The Bard
March, 2015
Tim Casey, Editor
From the President
Hello members of the Emerald Society of Wisconsin,
We are in the home stretch leading up to our annual fundraiser on March 1st. Members of the fundraising
committee did a final walk through at the ICHC on February 3rd. Sean Burke from Burke’s Irish Castle
joined us as well and is currently putting together a menu for our event.
The businesses that have donated to the fundraiser in the past continue to do so, but we can always have
more. If you have any business contacts that would like to contribute to the fundraiser, please get in touch
with Julie Smith, [email protected]. In addition to businesses, we need our members to help
advertise the event. I don’t think 350 attendees is unrealistic, but we need to put the word out. If you
would like a flyer or an 8 ½ by 11 poster, let me know and I will get one to you. You should be seeing or
posters on social media. Many of the L.E. agencies have them posted in their buildings as well. If you
have an idea of where a poster should go, let me know. We have a photographer that will be taking
pictures at the event. If you do not want your picture posted on our website or Facebook, please let her
know not to take your picture. She is aware of safety concerns due to our profession and will not be
offended if you do not want your picture taken.
An issue that still needs to be addressed is volunteers. With a large venue we have a greater need for
volunteers. The following vacancies need to be filled; admissions table, rear door security, Saturday setup and hosts. The host position will be responsible for reminding attendees to take in the various levels of
the ICHC and handing out schedules. In addition, the host will assist the members at stationary positions
with anything that station may need.
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It is imperative that we get more volunteers than we have had in the past. None of the positions require
heavy lifting and volunteers will be generously rewarded with one beer ticket for every hour worked. If you
are interested in volunteering, contact Julie Smith [email protected] with times that you can help
and she will put you on the schedule.
On February 6th, I met with Aidan Cronin, the Consul General of Ireland and representatives of Irish groups
in Milwaukee. The Government of Ireland is preparing for the Anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising
rebellion. The Consul General stressed that the Government wants to honor and remember the event,
reflect on the legacy and look to the future. That said, the various Irish groups in Milwaukee will be working
together to commemorate the Anniversary. We agreed that at the 2015 Shamrock Club’s Easter Rising
Mass we will be letting the Irish community know what we want to do in Milwaukee. However, I asked that
flyers be available to hand out during our fundraiser.
We have a second meeting scheduled for March 27 when we will have further discussions. I will keep you
informed on what is happening.
Lastly, if you have any interest in serving on the board of directors, please get in touch with Carol Ann
Kashishian, [email protected].
Take care and stay safe.
Gary
2015 MASS AND PARADES UPDATE
Greetings to all Emerald Society members. I hope you are in good health and surviving the winter. St.
Patrick’s Day events are fast approaching. This year the Mass at St. Patrick's Church, 723 W
Washington St, Milwaukee, WI, along with the Downtown Parade and the Bluemound Road Parade will
take place on Saturday March 14th.
The Mass at St. Patrick’s Church will begin at 8:30 a.m. This is a great way to start off the day. Pews
will be reserved for Emerald Society members. Meet in the back of Church and we will march into Mass
as a Unit. Everyone is welcome.
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Following Mass is the Downtown Parade. The Parade kicks off at 12 noon from the area of 3rd street
and Wisconsin Ave. At this time I do not know our unit number or our line-up location. I will keep you
updated, as I get more information.
Again this year, a shuttle bus will be available to take our members from Burke's Irish Castle (53rd and
Bluemound Rd.) to the Downtown Parade. After the Downtown Parade, the shuttle bus will drive our
members back to Burke's, where you can prepare for the 3:30 p.m. Bluemound Road Parade. If you
plan on taking the shuttle from Burke's, please be at Burke’s no later than 10:30 a.m.
The Bluemound Road Parade will start at 3:30 p.m. from the area of 66th and Bluemound Road. At this
time, I do not know our unit number for the parade. I have requested that The Emerald Society be
placed behind The Greater Milwaukee Fire & Police Pipes and Drums for both Parades.
We need squad cars to represent all of the various departments of our membership. Please consider
getting a squad or extending an invitation to your department to send a Squad to be in both parades.
This year The Emerald Society Honoree of the Year is our very own Josh Morgan. Congratulations to
Josh for an honor well deserved!!
That is all the information I have at this time. Please make plans on attending this year’s events. Let’s
show off our Pride in the law enforcement profession and our Irish heritage. I will keep you updated. Call
me any time with questions or concerns. Ken Donovan (262 894-0128).
I am a long time member of the International Police Association and have made many friends throughout
the world. I know that several of our members (Emerald Society, MRPA and the Pipe Band) are also
members. Consider becoming a member. It would be a great way to make contact and network, not only
here in the US, but across the world. Several informational documents are attached for your information.
Please contact me with questions. Jim Sanfilippo [email protected]
We are sending information via the attached flyer out again in support of the ESOIL. The drawing is this
coming April 12th. Please pass this information on to your organization for their interest. The raffle is to
help defray the cost of the Emerald Society of Illinois, as they host the 20th Anniversary of the
International Conference of Law Enforcement Emerald Societies in Chicago, this coming September.
You can purchase a ticket online at esoil.org. They except credit cards or PayPal.
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Calendar of Events
Sunday, March 1, 2015
Fundraiser and Membership Meeting
Irish Cultural and Heritage Center
2133 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee WI
Phone: 414 345-8800
http://www.ichc.net/
1200 to 1800 hours
Monday, March 2, 2015
Emerald Society Meeting
Burke’s Irish Castle
NEXT MEETING
March 14 Saint Patrick’s Day Mass
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
723 W. Washington Street
0830 hours
Monday, March 2, 2015
Burke’s Irish Castle
5326 W. Bluemound Road
March 14 Saint Patrick’s Day Parades
7:00 P.M
March 15 Irish Day at the Domes
0900 to 1600 hours
March 17 Saint Patrick’s Day
Board of Directors Meeting: 6:00 P.M.
All Day…
April 5 Easter Rising Mass 9:30
Irish Cultural and Heritage Center
2133 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee WI
Phone: 414 345-8800
http://www.ichc.net/
0900 hours
Monday, May 4, 2015
Emerald Society Meeting
Burke’s Irish Castle
General Membership Meeting 1900 hours
Board of Directors Meeting 1800 hours
Note:
. All dates and times are subject to change
Emerald Society of Wisconsin
Officers
Past Presidents
President
Immediate Past President
Vice-President
Secretary
Treasurer
Quartermaster
Historian
Chaplain
Gary Schneider
Dennis Moroney
Carol Ann Kashishian
Josh Morgan
Elizabeth Hanson
Pete Fleming
Bill Sullivan
Rev. Terry Brennan
Tom Fischer
Ken Donovan
John Isely
Pete Fleming
Bill Sullivan
Tom McKale
Kevin Lynch
Jim Sanfilippo
Pat Dunn
John Finnegan
Board of Directors:
Kim Miswald
Betty Grinker
Julie Smith
John Harrington
Steve Roufus
Dean Newport
March 2015
March 2015
March 2016
March 2016
The Bard Editor: Tim Casey
The Bard, March, 2015
The Bard is the official publication of the EMERALD SOCIETY of
WISCONSIN P.O. Box 24, Milwaukee WI 53201-0024 and is
published as often as we have something important to say. Dues are
$25.00 per year. First year dues are waived for any recruit, cadet or
student enrolled in a state-certified or federal basic law enforcement
program.
Web site: www.emeraldsociety.us
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