April 2015 – Meeting Minutes & Updates

The meeting was held on April 7th, 2015 at Gerard’s Restaurant in Adam’s Village, Dorchester, MA.

PRESENT – Derek Mawn, Noel Murphy, Frank Gallagher, Jim Gallagher, Cathal Mawn, Charlie Mawn, Phil Bohan, Nelba & Mark Fitzpatrick, Mary McDermott, Cathy Mawn.

The Annual Spring Dance will be held on April 11th, 2015 from 7 to 11 PM. The dance is to be held at the Irish Cultural Center, 200 New Boston St., Canton.  If people need to be dropped off at the door, please use the access road located to the left before the cottage as you enter the main gates.  There will be sign indicating where to turn on the night of the dance.

LSB Trip to Foxwoods Resort Casino – there will be a signup sheet at the dance for anyone interested in a weekday (Wednesday) trip to Foxwoods, or you may submit your interest here.  The trip will be in late May.

2015 membership sign up will also be available at the dance for anyone who has not renewed. You can also fill out the form here and bring to the dance.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Roseleen Weir, who was in a serious car accident and is recuperating at Golden Living 188 Florence Street, Chestnut Hill MA 02467 if anyone would like to send along kind words of encouragement for a full and speedy recovery.

Elections were held at the meeting and the following people were elected for 4 year terms:

  • President- Derek Mawn
  • Vice-President-Jim Gallagher
  • Treasurer-Noel Murphy
  • Membership Secretary- Mary McDermott
  • Corresponding Secretary- Nelba Fitzpatrick
  • Recording Secretary-Cathy Mawn
  • Sergeant-at-Arms- Charlie Mawn
  • Trustees- Cathal Mawn, Jim Keaney, Phil Bohan
  • Public Relations Officer- Mark Fitzpatrick

The swearing in ceremony will take place at the May meeting on May 5th, 2015 at Gerard’s in Dorchester.  Light appetizers will be provided for all in attendance. All are welcome!