April 2014 – Meeting Minutes & Updates

The meeting was held on April 1st, 2014 at Gerard’s Restaurant in Adam’s Village, Dorchester, MA.

Present – Derek Mawn, Jim Gallagher, Mary McDermott, Jim Keaney, Charlie Mawn, Frank Gallagher, Mark Fitzpatrick, Noel Murphy, Connie & Mary McEleney, Jack Maguire, Phillip Bohan, Bridie McDermott & Cathy Mawn

The Leitrim Guardian magazines have arrived. We will distribute them at the Spring Dance.

Our Annual Spring Dance has arrived!  It is on Saturday night, April 12th from 7:30 to 12 at Concannon’s Irish Village. Hoping to see friends and neighbors there!

There will be Membership Applications available for sign-up at the dance or you can download a copy from here and fill it out and bring to the dance!

Any donations for the raffle are gratefully appreciated.

Kevin McCann from Belturbet was in Boston for the Irish Film Festival last month.  A Producer, he had a movie entered called Volkswagen Joe which received “Most Inspiring Best Short Award”. He is raising money for a film about Seán MacDiarmada.  There was a donation of $250 sent from the Leitrim Society of Boston. If anyone has interest in this project or a wish to donate, they may speak to Pres. Derek Mawn ([email protected]) regarding contact details.

There is a Volunteer Opportunity at the Greater Boston Food Bank for Saturday, April 26th from 1:00 to 3:30 at 70 South Bay Avenue, Boston, MA  02118. There is parking available. There are spots for 10 people, on a first come basis. Mary McDermott is organizing this. Mary may be contacted at [email protected]. There will be fliers on the tables at the dance.

Hoping to see all of you Saturday Evening at the Spring Dance!

The next meeting will be held May 6th, 2014 at Gerard’s Restaurant in Adam’s Corner. ALL ARE WELCOME