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The NYPD Emerald Society held the February 2, 2010 General Meeting at the St. Andrew RC Church hall, in downtown Manhattan. After greeting the membership, President Richard Wall called on a host of Board Officers for committee reports. High School Scholarship Chairman Tom Glynn was first up, he spoke on the recent exam held last month. He reported that 16 boys and 15 girls sat down for the written test, administered by the nuns of St. Francis de Sales School. The scholarship winners will be announced in the near future and they will be honored at our May meeting. Dennis Gallagher advised on the Dinner Dance scheduled for Friday evening February 26th. Congressman Peter King of Long Island will be feted as our 2010 Irishman-of-the-Year, at the Leonard's of Great Neck gathering. Music will be provided by The Michael Sheahan Band and the NYPD Emerald Society Pipe & Drum Band. Gallagher and Peter Whalen can be contacted for tickets to this great night. For Journal Ads contact Jack Borsare VP of Retirees. Jay Gerrity announced this summer's exciting trip to Ireland. The tour will include excursions to both Wales and London, during the August 6-16 pilgrimage. Joe Keenan reported on the 3-Day Golf Outing at the Hudson Valley Resort (formerly The Granite). The dates are June 13-15 for this getaway that is always a sell-out, contact Keenan ASAP for reservations. Continuing with summer time golf, Danny Murphy spoke on the 1-day William McNeely Memorial Outing. The date is Tuesday August 17th at the South Shore Golf Course in Staten Island. The price is $130 for the shotgun start. Karyn Keenan advised on the Police Unity Tour, a charity bike in May. The riders will converge on Washington, DC during National Police Week. Karyn along with Megan O'Malley will once again participate in the strenuous cycling exercise. Carrie Reilly has also signed up, to round out a formidable trio representing the Finest in this great endeavor. Last year over $1-million was raised for the National Law Enforcement Memorial. A pre-trip NYPD fundraiser will take place on Tuesday, March 3rd at Brooklyn's Ballybunion Restaurant at 9510 Third Avenue. Next up to the podium was Tom Sullivan, speaking on the 45th Annual Winter Weekend set for the Presidents Day Holiday, February 11-15. The Emeralds will be returning to the Honor's Haven Resort (formerly The Fallsview) with a jam-packed agenda of events planned. Webmaster Sullivan also spoke on the new-look and upgrades to our NYPD Emeralds website. The site which came online in 2004 features more photos and some brand new sections. The Member's Profile section showcases our outstanding Emeralds and should make for fascinating reading. The debut of our Video section will show the NYPD in song, viewers can enjoy 2 beautiful ballads. The first is The Moonshiners Band with "The Boys and Girls in Blue" next up will be the classic "The Streets of New York" by The Wolfe Tones. More changes and additions are planned for the website. With the March St. Patrick's Season fast approaching members were briefed with news of parades & parties. Jay Teahan reported on Staten Island's March 7th celebration. A parade along Forest Avenue followed by our Emerald Society party at the St. Peter RC Church hall at 53 St. Mark's Place. The family friendly bash will have The Moonshiners playing before their hometown fans. On Sunday March 14th The Bronx Parade will take place in the borough's Throgg's Neck neighborhood. Housing Delegate John Gallagher advised that our members, along with other Bronx revelers will enjoy a post-parade respite at the Red Wood Club. Danny Murphy then advised on our premiere event, the NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 17th. As announced by the Parade Committee, Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly will lead all marchers as the Grand Marshall on the grandest of days. Uniformed Members and Retirees are all urged to join in for the march up Fifth Avenue. Later everyone can enjoy "the biggest St. Patrick's Day Party in NYC" at the west side Passenger Ship Terminal. The Moonshiners will be on stage and another exhilarating performance by our Pipes & Drums should rock the pier. The extra large audience for this meeting certainly was well informed after the last speaker gave his final report. There are numerous events on our Emerald calendar for members to enjoy. Joe Keenan was busy working the crowd with his "Dollar Bucket". Each year Joe brings down a generous NYPD contribution to Police Week in DC. A visitor at this meeting was Rhode Island State Police Captain Darren Delaney. The Moonshiners Joe O'Brien accompanied Delaney for a few Irish songs, with his squeeze-box as the big guy belted out some of his favorites. The duo is always welcomed to put on an impromptu seisiun. After the meeting concluded a number of Emeralds stopped-in at the nearby Ryan Maguire's Ale House. The group enjoyed some pints and more great music from Delaney & O'Brien.
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