Newsletter Feb-Mar 2004

Society Newsletter

APRIL/JUNE 2004

www.EmeraldSocietyofIllinois.org

The parade was held on Saturday March 13, 2004 and the party followed immediately afterwards.

We want to thank all the various guests from all over for attending. We had police officers from Ireland, Florida, New York, New Jersey, San Francisco, Baltimore, Cleveland and Milwaukee. Several fire departments were also represented. Thanks to every one for making it a success and special thanks to the board members who worked so hard to make it happen.

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Our 29^th annual dinner dance was held on April 17, 2004 at the Hawthorne Race Track Gold Cup Room. We honored seven people and they were

Past Presidents Thomas Cody, Mike Flannery, Kevin Taylor and Past Vice President James O’Connell

The annual Rib Fest was held Monday May 3, 2004 at the FOP Hall 1412 W. Washington Chicago at 7:00 P.M. The food was great and the band was good. Everyone went home full.

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The annual Children’s sports night was held at the Assumption church on Monday June 14, 2004. It started at 7:00 P.M. We had raffle gifts for every child that attended along with raffles of bicycles and adult raffles.

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The Golf Outing was held on July 12, 2004 at Carriage Green's Country Club in Darien, Illinois. We had a full complement of golfers. We wish to thank all the workers, hole sponsors and everyone else that made it successful.

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The annual picnic was Saturday July 17, 2004 at the Lions Woods in Des Plaines. The weather started out questionable but turned out beautiful. The large crowd enjoyed good food and company. Thanks to Kathy Ebeling for keeping the kids occupied and thanks to all the board members that worked to make this a success.

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IRELAND TRIP 2004

A group of 78 left Chicago for Ireland on July 21 and returned on August 2^nd. We traveled through Belfast and Londonderry in the north and numerous cities in the south. The trip was great once we got there. The food was good and most of the people were friendly. A special thanks to Kathy Ebeling and Patti Clarke for their work in making this trip a good one. We are already discussing another trip in a couple of years.

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EMERALD SOCIETY COOK BOOK
We are still working on this project and looking for even more recipes. There is NO limit to the number of recipes you can submit. Anything that you make to eat, or even drink is acceptable. If you think it tastes good send it to us. Send them to Patty Clarke or Debbie O'Connor-Dimaggio.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SCHOLARSHIP The scholarship drawing will be held on September 13. If you are eligible you will receive the forms in the mail. Only members who have paid dues for the last four consecutive years are eligible for the drawing. This is for the police officer and their children only. Sorry Grand-children are not eligible. If you have not received a form and feel that you are eligible, please call me at 847-336-6939.

TURKEY RAFFLE The turkey raffle will be held on November 8^th, tickets will be mailed.

LICENSE PLATES The Society is planning to have commemorative license plates available for our 30^th anniversary. More to follow on this matter.

CHECK ONE RENEWAL NEW MEMBER RETIRED (DUES FOR RETIREES ARE WAIVED BUT FORM MUST BE MAILED INTO US.)