Christmas Party and Toy Drive

Brother and Sister Emerald Society members,

Members Ann Colburn, proprietor of the Irish Import Shop,and sister of Maeve of Maeve's Residuals in Studio City , informed me of the following Christmas Party at Maeve's Residuals, a cozy Irish Pub! Maeve's Residuals is sponsoring this Christmas Party and toy drive for the children. Toys will be collected and then delivered to LAPD North Hollywood Division where they will be given out to children.

Please review the flyer below and post it at your Stations or workplaces... All members are encouraged to attend and participate and be assured it will be a great time for a great cause!

Merry Christmas to our friends at Maeve's Residuals and thank you to Maeve, Andrew and Ann for brightening the lives of the children and sharing the Christmas spirit!

Seasons Greetings,
Steve Saletros
President
Los Angeles Police Emerald Society


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Emerald Society News

Emerald Brothers and Sisters,

Item 1. Our Emerald Society Christmas Holiday Party is graciously being hosted by the Waltons again this year on 12/19 at their home in Long Beach! Many of you have attended over the years and you know how the Walton home is just magically filled with Christmas spirit, cheer and wonderful music! The details of the location and time can be had by contacting Scott at: tubawalton@aol.com This is a pot luck so if you would like to bring something home made or not it would be most appreciated. This is a great time to share the spirit of the season and remember, your family and friends are welcome! Thank you to Jennifer and Scott!

Item 2. The Los Angeles Police Emerald Society, in an effort to improve communication and advance into the technological information age now has a Facebook page. The idea is to improve cross communication between our members and other persons and organizations that have our similar and common interests. So become a friend of the Los Angeles Police Emerald Society and spread the spirit. Thanks to members Rebecca Holzer and Mike Murphy for getting our face on facebook! Also dont forget to check our website: www.emeraldsociety.net where you can find a calendar of events and a beautiful blog page maintained by members Liz Donovan and Don Kelly! Thanks to both!

Item 3. Recently, I stopped by the Irish Import Shop at 742 N. Vine St in Los Angeles and spoke with fellow Emerald Society member and owner of the shop, Ann Colburn. The new shop is beautiful and Ann has a host of items that will help us celebrate Christmas in the Irish way...Of particular interest were the traditional Christmas cakes (yes, Guinness makes one) and pies and other delicious treats and there is even imported Irish peat or incense to fill the home with the fragrance of the "Auld Sod" aka Ireland. The shop is filled with wonderful items that would make great Christmas presents and, as a reminder, let Ann know you are an Emerald Society member and you receive a 10% discount!

Item 4. National Conference of Law Enforcement Emerald Societies to hold the National Fall Conference 2010 in San Diego during the first weekend of November! This is wonderful news as it will give the maximum number of our members to participate in a Fall Conference where you will get a chance to participate with other members from around the country and London to share the camaraderie of our heritage and profession. There will be more information forthcoming but this is big news and we want to plan early so as many of us can attend as possible. Your Board will be in contact with our San Diego brothers and sisters and looking to help....If you were there for the last Fall Conference you know what a great time it was...Nuff said.

Item 5. The 2010 meeting schedule will be forthcoming. There will be some exciting new changes of venue and alternate days that avoid the Dodger game traffic!

That's all for now!

Stay Safe and Be Well!
Slainte,
Steve Saletros
Los Angeles Police Emerald Society

Meeting Reminder and Latest Information

Dear Members,

This is coming to you at this late time as changes (especially the weather) have been occurring up to the minute.

Arrangements were made for parking and seating at the new Police Memorial ceremony/tribute with a post ceremony meeting location. However, Pipe Major Scott Walton and I agreed that, with the heavy rain and a desire for maximum attendance...the meeting would be held at our usual location an time..1900 Hrs at the Los Angeles Police Academy.

For those members who would like to attend the Police Memorial ceremony at the new Police Headquarters at 100 West 1st St. Here are the details. The Band will be assembling at 1730 Hrs at 260 S. Main St. where parking will be available at the new Police building for the first 100 vehs. Get there early if you would like to park there. The best way to participate will be to follow the band as support, unless you are in the band throughout the event. The event will continue with the Band playing for the procession until sometime after 1900 Hrs....After the ceremony is over sometime between 1900-1930 Hrs all members are encouraged to come to our general monthly meeting. Hope to see you all at the meeting!

If there are any questions please contact me.

Steve Saletros

President

Los Angeles Police Emerald Society


P.S. Please remember to bring your pull tabs for the Ronald McDonald House to our October or November meeting...!

Scots Guards Pipes and Drums Perform at Pentagon

This was sent in to us by George Carroll.

Just click on the link below.

Article: Scots Guards Pipes and Drums Perform at Pentagon

LAPES Wall of Fame Induction, Muldoon's Pub, Newport Beach, CA.

On September 13, 2009, a LAPES Wall of Fame Induction was held at Muldoon's Pub, Newport Beach, CA. Check out the You Tube clip below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYb7BmQq1BE

Hot Off the Press!

Hello Emeralds,

Hot off the press! Brother Alan Donovan and his wife Cristina, owner of the Ciao Cristina Restaurant in Toluca Lake has informed me that they are having a 1/2 Way to St. Patrick's Day Event Party on Saturday 9/19! The event will start at Noon and continue until the late evening! There will be corned beef and cabbage, green beer, and the Notre Dame game will be on! GO IRISH!!

Brother Alan has generously offered a discount for Society members and welcomes all to attend!

The location is 4201 W. Olive, Toluca Lake 91505 and the phone # is 818 563-CIAO!

On Sunday, 9/20 the Donovans have invited our Society members to stop by before the Celtic Arts Concert at the Ford theatre...Ciao Cristina is only a short distance from the Ford theatre and a great place to get ready for the show! Members can expect a discount as well, and the food, from personal experience, is outstanding!

If you need tickets for the Celtic Arts Concert or need more info check FordTheatres.org or call 323 461-3673!

More info to come! Any questions or cocerns send an email here or call me.

Steve Saletros
President
Los Angeles Police Emerald Society

Next Meeting and Much More

Fellow Emeralds,

Our next meeting is scheduled to be on Wednesday, 9/9 at the Los Angeles Police Academy at 1900 Hrs.

The recent fires in the Los Angeles vicinity have devestated vast areas and their has been much property loss and tragically, loss of life.

Our Society expresses our sympathies on the loss of Los Angeles County Firefighters Ted Hall and Arnie Quinones, lost in the line of duty when their emergency response vehicle went over the side and fell 800' into a steep canyon during fire suppression activities in the city of Palmdale. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and brothers and sisters in the Fire Service. Funeral services will be held at Dodger Stadium on 9/12 at 1000 Hrs. Sympathy cards will be sent from our Society for both of the fallen.

Celtic Arts Center 6th Annual Celtic Concert Series- The Los Angeles Police Emerald Society Pipes and Drums kicks off another GREAT night of traditional Celtic music and dance, featuring Seattle's The McKassons, San Diego's Highland Way, Slugger O'Toole, Ken O'Malley and Irish step dancers!

The event is on Sunday, 9/20 and begins at 1900 Hrs. The Ford theatre grounds open 2 hours prior to evening performances to give patrons a chance to relax and eat in the beautiful terraced entryway or amphitheatre. Bring your own food and beverage (alcohol is allowed) or order from the on-site concessions.

This will be a fantastic night and Emerald Society members are encouraged to attend and wear your Emerald Society shirts to display our pride and support! Members get a 10% discount on tickets by calling 323 461-3673. Tickets are ony 20 or 22 dollars when purchased by 9/13! What a deal!
More info can be found at www.FordTheatres.org

Emerald Society helping others help others: The Brothers of St. Patrick are building a school in Ghana and are in need of childrens books. Information on this project is available at www.patricianbrothers.org/ghana Please bring your childrens books to our next meeting so that we might collect them. Our point of contact, Brother Joe Flood, has volunteered to bring them down to the Brothers of St. Patrick so that they might be sent to the children of Ghana. Thankyou in advance Emeralds for the books you will donate and a hearty thank you to Joe Flood.

Ancient Order of Hibernians present the Edward Casey Award to our Los Angeles Police Emerald Society!

On Sept.13th at Muldoon's Pub in Newport Beach, the entire Los Angeles Police Emerald Society will be honored to receive the Edward Casey Award. While the doors at Muldoons open at 11:00AM the Award presentation will not take place until approx 1350-1400 hrs, just before The Fenians perform. Thank you Jerry O' and the AOH!!

Brothers and Sisters, there will be another message coming forthwith but that is it for now! If you or any members have suffered during thes recent fires please let us know. Until then...

Be Well and Be Safe!

Steve Saletros
President
Los Angeles Police Emerald Society