Brother and Sister Emeralds!
Our March meeting is tomorrow, March 4th ,beginning at 1900 Hrs (7PM) at the Los Angeles Police Academy. Our special guest speaker will be the Honorary Consul of Ireland, Finbar Hill! It is a great honor to have such a distinguished guest at our March meeting! Finbar has been a great friend of the Emerald Society and his presentations are always the most eloquent and informative on the current conditions and events of Ireland and Irish-American relations. March is OUR month to celebrate our Irish heritage! Let's start it off with a grand meeting with Finbar Hill, a grand son of the Old Sod!
Our St. Patrick's Day Party on March 7th at Maggies restaurant is shaping up to look like one of our best! Tickets are selling briskly and will be on sale at the meeting for 30.00 per ticket. Tickets will not be sold at the door so please get your last orders in for planning purposes! Thanks!
March IS our month and there will be much information to share at this meeting!
A new shipment of wares is coming in and will be available for sale at Maggies. You will want to make sure that you have your Emerald Society shirts, hats, etc for our month long celebration of our Irish heritage and especially on St. Patrick's Day!
So, for this whole month be especially Green and especially proud of our heritage!
After all, we are the EMERALD SOCIETY and WE ARE IRISH!
GOD BLESS AMERICA and ERIN GO BRAGH!
Brother Steve Saletros
President
Los Angeles Police Emerald Society
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Events and Items of Interest
1. The Los Angeles Police Emerald Society, with our Pipe and Drum Band leading the way represented the "Green" at the Scottish Fair at the Queen Mary this last weekend. We had an outstanding Emerald Society Booth right next to Clan Buchanan (thanks to Sgt At Arms Gil Sawyer for all his efforts!) which attracted much interest. Thanks to Phil Bowater who donated a sporran and sgian dubh( the traditional dagger worn in our hose) that were raffled off on Saturday and Sunday respectively which raised funds for the Society (Three cheers for our Treasurer Phil Bowater!). Our Pipe and Drum Band had a very strong showing and marched with the other Bands and Scottish Clans, receiving a warm welcome, applause, and many compliments! Thanks to the entire Band who played so well, made us proud and worked the Booth! We couldn't have done it without our Society volunteers at the Booth ( Callum Thomson, Elizabeth Donovan, Patrick Devine, Jan Lewinson, Maureen Humes, Ron Cody). Thanks also to Bill Robertson who joined me in the Color Guard of the opening ceremony at the request of the Queen Mary Scottish Games organizer. This was a great team effort and a great time for everyone involved. We were a point of green in a sea of plaid and we shined brightly!
2. The "Catalpa" fund raiser is set for Branagan's Pub at 213 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton, CA 92831 Phone (714) 447-3544. Date and Time: Wednesday FEB. 25 at 7:00PM! Brother Jerry O'Keefe is our contact person for this event (714) 385-5681.
In the 1870s, thousands of Irish immigrants worldwide raised more than 25,000 to rescue six Fenian prisoners from the Freemantle Jail in Western Australia. In a feat that would stagger the imagination of a fiction writer, a group of conspirators bought a whaling vessel called the Catalpa, sailed to Australia, set the prisoners free and brought them to a hero"s welcome in New York in August, 1876.
Film maker Mark Day is nearly finished with an hour -long documentary on the Catalpa escape. He is currently raising completion funds. Day will show a promotional reel of "Catalpa:Rescue at Freemantle." Actors will read from the writings of Catalpa heroes John Boyle O"Reilly, John Devoy, and Captain Anthony and the audience will sing the Catalpa Ballad and other Irish songs to the accompaniment of a local Irish band. The event sponsored by the Ancient Order of Hibernians, our Emerlad Society, and other Irish groups is reminiscent of the solidarity shown to the Fenian prisoners by the Irish Diaspora in the 1870s.
Three Orange County Hibernians, Brothers O'Keefe, Tim Weston, and Jeff Gallagher make cameo appearances as re-enactors in Day's film! This a most worthy and noble project to preserve our history. Be a part of history and help make this film a reality!
3. St. Patrick's Day Party at Maggies: Ticket sales are brisk and the arrangements are running smooothly for another great party this year! Please be sure to send in your ticket payments to the office at 714 W. Olympic Bl # 630, Los Angeles, CA 90015 early as it helps for planning on how many tables we need and seating configuration. Tickets will be on sale at the March meeting which is on March 4th. Thanks to all the members who have stepped up to volunteer and help with making this the best St. Patrick's Day Party anywhere!
There is more info and details to come my Brothers and Sisters! As always, if you have any questions, comments, or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me.
All the Best to All of You!
Slainte,
Steve Saletros
President
Los Angeles Police Emerald Society
2. The "Catalpa" fund raiser is set for Branagan's Pub at 213 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton, CA 92831 Phone (714) 447-3544. Date and Time: Wednesday FEB. 25 at 7:00PM! Brother Jerry O'Keefe is our contact person for this event (714) 385-5681.
In the 1870s, thousands of Irish immigrants worldwide raised more than 25,000 to rescue six Fenian prisoners from the Freemantle Jail in Western Australia. In a feat that would stagger the imagination of a fiction writer, a group of conspirators bought a whaling vessel called the Catalpa, sailed to Australia, set the prisoners free and brought them to a hero"s welcome in New York in August, 1876.
Film maker Mark Day is nearly finished with an hour -long documentary on the Catalpa escape. He is currently raising completion funds. Day will show a promotional reel of "Catalpa:Rescue at Freemantle." Actors will read from the writings of Catalpa heroes John Boyle O"Reilly, John Devoy, and Captain Anthony and the audience will sing the Catalpa Ballad and other Irish songs to the accompaniment of a local Irish band. The event sponsored by the Ancient Order of Hibernians, our Emerlad Society, and other Irish groups is reminiscent of the solidarity shown to the Fenian prisoners by the Irish Diaspora in the 1870s.
Three Orange County Hibernians, Brothers O'Keefe, Tim Weston, and Jeff Gallagher make cameo appearances as re-enactors in Day's film! This a most worthy and noble project to preserve our history. Be a part of history and help make this film a reality!
3. St. Patrick's Day Party at Maggies: Ticket sales are brisk and the arrangements are running smooothly for another great party this year! Please be sure to send in your ticket payments to the office at 714 W. Olympic Bl # 630, Los Angeles, CA 90015 early as it helps for planning on how many tables we need and seating configuration. Tickets will be on sale at the March meeting which is on March 4th. Thanks to all the members who have stepped up to volunteer and help with making this the best St. Patrick's Day Party anywhere!
There is more info and details to come my Brothers and Sisters! As always, if you have any questions, comments, or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me.
All the Best to All of You!
Slainte,
Steve Saletros
President
Los Angeles Police Emerald Society
Sunday, February 15, 2009
L.A. Centurions Football
The L.A. Centurions will start their 2009 season by taking on the Inland Empire Enforcers on Saturday February 28th, 2 PM, at Salesian High School, 960 S. Soto St. Los Angeles, CA 90023. (Hollenbeck Area) http://lapdcenturions.com/At 9 PM there will be an After Game Bash at the Quiet Cannon Night Club, 901 N. Via San Clemente, Montebello, CA. It'll be in the main club, two levels, large patio with DJ, two dance floors. For more info call (323) 960-5649 or go to: http://911entertainmentgroup.com/
Friday, February 6, 2009
Congratulations to Our LAPES/AOH Brothers
Fellow Emeralds,
As President of the Los Angeles Police Emerald Society, I, on behalf of our entire Society, offer congratulations to Emerald Society Brothers Jerry O' Keefe, Joe Harvey and Jeff Galagher on their recent election to the AOH Board as President, Recording Secretary and Vice-President respectively . We look forward to being good partners in our common pursuits and vision!
Steve Saletros
President
Los Angeles Police Emerald Society
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Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Emerald Society Meeting Reminder
Fellow Emeralds,
Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, February 4th at 7:00 PM at the Los Angeles Police Academy. New 2009 membership cards and copies of "The Garda" will be available. I want to thank all of our members who have already renewed their memberships for 2009. Members who have not renewed are encouraged to do so by sending in the application, available on our website, www.emeraldsociety.net. Just click on the application link to download the form and send it to the office with a $25.00 check. We have held the line on a membership dues increase but we do need the funds to continue the good work and deeds our Society has been doing and will continue to do!Your membership, participation, and commitment are critical to the operations of our Society!
Queen Mary Scottish Festival- Feb 14/15th Our Pipe and Drum Band will be at the Queen Mary performing both days. Our Society will also have a booth among the Scottish clan booths and volunteers are needed to help with the booth in the morning starting at 0900 Hrs. Our Band members will be volunteering the afternoon so non-band members are essential for the morning operation of the booth. Volunteers may respond to this email for schedule and sign up information details.
St Patrick's Day Party at Maggies- The best St Patrick's Day Party in Southern California will be held by our Society at Maggies Restaurant in Santa Fe Springs on March 7th at 6:30 PM. Tickets are now on sale for $30.00 each which includes an all you can eat buffet, door prizes, Sligo Rags, Irish dancers, and Pipes and Drums. Volunteers are also needed to sign up for the door and help with the preparations/set up for the evening. Contact the Society by responding to this email or contacting any Board member.
As usual, if you have any comments, questions, or concerns please contact me via telephone or email. Your comments, suggestions and input are highly valued and our Board is committed to serving you!
Slainte,
Steve Saletros
President
Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, February 4th at 7:00 PM at the Los Angeles Police Academy. New 2009 membership cards and copies of "The Garda" will be available. I want to thank all of our members who have already renewed their memberships for 2009. Members who have not renewed are encouraged to do so by sending in the application, available on our website, www.emeraldsociety.net. Just click on the application link to download the form and send it to the office with a $25.00 check. We have held the line on a membership dues increase but we do need the funds to continue the good work and deeds our Society has been doing and will continue to do!Your membership, participation, and commitment are critical to the operations of our Society!
Queen Mary Scottish Festival- Feb 14/15th Our Pipe and Drum Band will be at the Queen Mary performing both days. Our Society will also have a booth among the Scottish clan booths and volunteers are needed to help with the booth in the morning starting at 0900 Hrs. Our Band members will be volunteering the afternoon so non-band members are essential for the morning operation of the booth. Volunteers may respond to this email for schedule and sign up information details.
St Patrick's Day Party at Maggies- The best St Patrick's Day Party in Southern California will be held by our Society at Maggies Restaurant in Santa Fe Springs on March 7th at 6:30 PM. Tickets are now on sale for $30.00 each which includes an all you can eat buffet, door prizes, Sligo Rags, Irish dancers, and Pipes and Drums. Volunteers are also needed to sign up for the door and help with the preparations/set up for the evening. Contact the Society by responding to this email or contacting any Board member.
As usual, if you have any comments, questions, or concerns please contact me via telephone or email. Your comments, suggestions and input are highly valued and our Board is committed to serving you!
Slainte,
Steve Saletros
President
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
The Passing of Ronnie Lomas
Fellow members,
I regret to announce the death of Ronnie Lomas, wife of Bill Lomas, both of Pageantry productions, organizers of the Los Angeles St. Patrick's Day parade and Irish Fairs.
The Los Angeles Police Emerald Society offers our condolences to the family and friends of Ronnie Lomas.
We and the Irish community will be be diminished by her passing as she was a woman of great Irish spirit and she will be missed!
Steve Saletros
President
Los Angeles Police Emerald Society
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I regret to announce the death of Ronnie Lomas, wife of Bill Lomas, both of Pageantry productions, organizers of the Los Angeles St. Patrick's Day parade and Irish Fairs.
The Los Angeles Police Emerald Society offers our condolences to the family and friends of Ronnie Lomas.
We and the Irish community will be be diminished by her passing as she was a woman of great Irish spirit and she will be missed!
Steve Saletros
President
Los Angeles Police Emerald Society
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Sunday, January 4, 2009
Happy New Year
Fellow Emeralds,
May I take this opportunity to wish you and yours a very Happy and Healthy New Year!!!
I want to thank all of you for all you have done to represent our law enforcement and Irish heritage proudly in 2008 !!! I look forward to all of us moving together in the same direction bringing honor to the great traditions and heritage with which we have been blessed! Through all of our efforts , our Los Angeles Police Emerald Society has established itself as a highly acclaimed partner in the law enforcement and Irish Cultural Community. Our Pipe and Drum Band continues to grow and improve and represent us with great distinction under the leadership of Pipe Major Scott Walton! A special thanks to Scott and our Los Angeles Police Pipe and Drum Band members for always being there displaying such talent, dedication, and heart!!!
2009 will be a year of challenges for all of us but I am confident, that together, as always, we will march forward proudly with our flags, banner and the sounds of the pipes and drums for our Society, our heritage and our Nation!
Excelsior!
Steve Saletros
President
Los Angeles Police Emerald Society
May I take this opportunity to wish you and yours a very Happy and Healthy New Year!!!
I want to thank all of you for all you have done to represent our law enforcement and Irish heritage proudly in 2008 !!! I look forward to all of us moving together in the same direction bringing honor to the great traditions and heritage with which we have been blessed! Through all of our efforts , our Los Angeles Police Emerald Society has established itself as a highly acclaimed partner in the law enforcement and Irish Cultural Community. Our Pipe and Drum Band continues to grow and improve and represent us with great distinction under the leadership of Pipe Major Scott Walton! A special thanks to Scott and our Los Angeles Police Pipe and Drum Band members for always being there displaying such talent, dedication, and heart!!!
2009 will be a year of challenges for all of us but I am confident, that together, as always, we will march forward proudly with our flags, banner and the sounds of the pipes and drums for our Society, our heritage and our Nation!
Excelsior!
Steve Saletros
President
Los Angeles Police Emerald Society
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