General Meeting Monday, December 7, 2009, 7PM Location: St. Andrew's R.C. Catholic Church Hall, Cardinal Hayes Plaza (Adjacent to 1 Police Plaza)  view map

NYPD Emerald Society News

PHOTO UPDATES: Grand Marshall Press Conference

IRISH ECHO PROFILES EMERALD SOCIETY
VP GEORGE ANDERSON
In the newspaper's November 18-24, 2009 edition, there's a terrific article on our own Vice President of Headquarters George Anderson. The Echo's Peter McDermott uncovers Anderson's early years before coming on the job. The interview continues with his rise through the ranks, leading to his current position as the Commanding Officer of the Police Academy. Anyone who knows George Anderson might find a few surprises in this chronicle. Irish Echo's story

DELEGATES DINNER
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2009 at 7PM
President Timothy Bergin extends an invitation to all our Emerald Delegates, as he host the annual dinner at the Hudson Council K of C. The hall is located at 49-18 Queens Boulevard in Woodside, Queens. Our special honoree will be the famous "Mighty Quinn" from the NY Daily News sports page. It's a great night to start off the busy holiday season, with Thanksgiving Day fast approaching. Our Emerald Society Pipes & Drums will provide some great music. All delegates are requested to RSVP their Borough Vice Presidents.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WORLD SERIES CHAMPION NEW YORK YANKEES
The NYPD Emerald Society salutes the Yankees for a great season filled with 103 exciting wins. Their superb play continued through the playoffs as they defeated the Minnesota Twins and the Los Angeles Angels. With great teamwork the Bronx Bombers culminated their memorable run by knocking off last year's champs the Philadelphia Phillies. Speaking of teamwork, it was another outstanding performance by the NYPD coordinating the Yankees' Victory Parade up the "Canyon of Heroes."

St. Patrick's Day Parade Grand Marshall Announcement
October 5, 2009
Members of the NYPD Emerald Society Board were on hand for the press conference announcing Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly as the Grand Marshall for 2010 St. Patrick's Day Parade. The Tuesday October 5, 2009 media event was held at the Park Avenue offices of the Irish Consulate. With many dignitaries gathered Parade Chairman John Dunleavy made the official announcement at the podium of a jam-packed room. Dunleavy stated "We are truly delighted that Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly has been unanimously selected as the 2010 Grand Marshall. He is a man who is beloved in the Irish-American community in the United States. He is an outstanding Irish-American who has devoted a huge amount of his considerable energy and charisma to building enduring and durable ties between Ireland and America and the rest of the world. We know his selection will be a widely popular one." Incoming Emerald Society President Richard Wall led our group to congratulate PC Kelly. From the NYPD unions were LBA President Tom Sullivan and SBA President Ed Mullins. NYPD "brass" included Chief of Department Joe Esposito, Chief Ray Diaz, Chief Kathleen Ryan and Chief Tom Sweeney. Bandmaster Brian Coughlan was joined by Pension Director Tony Garvey. Former PCs Robert McGuire and Richard Condon and former Mayor Ed Koch also stopped by. The current "Rose-of-Tralee" Ashling Colton of WFUV radio fame joined in for the great news. Everyone was certainly surprised to see Jennifer Lopez and her husband Marc Anthony in attendance. The couple are close friends and admirers of Mr. Kelly. The PC was happy to share his memorable day as he gladly posed for countless photos. His wife Veronica and his 2 sons Greg and Jimmy along with his brother Donald Kelly all looked on with immense pride. It is sure to be a grand day for all next March 17th, as the 249th St. Patrick's Day Parade is led up 5th Avenue by New York's "top cop."

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2009 EMERALD SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP NOW AVAILABLE ON-LINE: Now with the secure and convenient PAYPAL billing system Membership can be a click away. Members can now renew their enrollment online by going to the Website's JOIN US section. We ask that you please use your Tax Registry # for our General Members (Active & Retired MOS), for already enrolled Associate Members please provide your prior year's Card #. Anyone who wishes to become a 1st time Associate Member must apply by mail or in person with a NYPD Emerald Society Delegate. Our Rules of Membership are strictly enforced, as they say "membership is a privilege!"

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