Club News

Youth Gaelic Football	The Wolfetones are gearing up for their 6th season of Youth Gaelic Football. Our Annual Kickoff Meeting for new and exisiting players/parents will be held March 4th at the John Boyle O'Reilly Club from 2:00 to 4:00. We are now accepting applications for all new players. All children, boys and girls, ages 5-16, are welcome to join. It's a great way to build teamwork and coordination while meeting new friends. You can pick up an application downstairs or contact mconnally@westernmassgaa.com for an email copy. Visit us at www.westernmassgaa.com. The Wolfetones are generously sponsored by The Sons of Erin, The John Boyle O'Reilly Club and Lifetime Roofers and Tilers of Westfield.
Wolfe Tones Concert	The Wolfe Tones will once again be performing at Waconah Country Club on Thursday March 1st. Dermot Hurley will run a bus trip to the show and it will leave the Sons of Erin at 6 pm. Concert and bus is $35. Seating is limited so reserve your spot early. Call the Club (413-562-5927) to reserve your ticket and seat.
2012 Colleen and her Court	Congratulations to this year's Colleen, Megan Susan Casey and her Court; Ryan Elizabeth Hickson, Meaghan Elizabeth Kwarcinski, Sinead Smith, and Connor Mari Sheehan. They will proudly represent Westfield and the Sons of Erin this year as they ride through Holyoke atop our float.
2012 Parade Marshall	Congratulations to Lisa McMahon, who was named Westfield's 2012 Parade Marshall. Come join Lisa as she leads us through the streets of Holyoke in this year's parade.
2012 Thomas M. Kane Irishman of the Year	Congratulations to Jim Kane Sr. for being named 2012 Irishman of the Year. Jim's strong work ethic and dedication to the Club are unmatched. This is long overdue recognition and is well earned.
2012 Dorothy B. Griffin Irishwoman of the year	Congratulations to Helen Tymeson for being named the 2012 Irishwoman of the Year. Helen has been running the Colleen Committee for years and always puts together a spectacular event for our Colleens. She now joins her husband Ed, last year's IMOY, as deserving recipients of this award.
Music Season	Music is back at the SOE. See the Club Events section of the website for all music events.
Newsletter	The Club's conversion to an email format for our newsletter is ongoing. This conversion is a substantial savings to the Club in postage, printing and labor, as well as being an eco-friendly alternative. If you have not already done so, please send your email address to soewfld@aol.com to receive your newsletter online. If you have no access to a computer, you may send your mailing address to Sons of Erin Newsletter, P.O. Box 1136, Westfield, MA 01086, Attn: Patti Conroy to receive a hard copy of the newsletter. Let's Go Green!!!
2012 Club Officers	The Election results are in. Congratulations to the 2012 Club Officers. President - Jim Casey Vice President - Pat Murphy Treasurer - Kevin Harraghy Sgt. at Arms - Kevin Fitzgerald Recording Secretary - Bridget Kane Membership Secretary - Dennis Moran Board of Directors - Paul Miller Joe Conroy Dermot Hurley John Kane Jack Regan Tom Kane Jr.
Annies Breakfast	Have you been to the Club for breakfast recently? Please join us for Annies Breakfast. See the Club Events section of this website for dates.
2011 Scholarship Winners	The Scholarship Committee would like to commend all of the applicants for the effort that they have put into their studies and activities. We awarded $10,000 in scholarships to this outstanding group of young people. Ed Ferriter Memorial - Jennifer Balukonis Wendy Burke Memorial - Courtney McEwan Susan Mulvenna Memorial - Benjamin Clarke James Michael O'Connor Memorial - Tara McMahon Patrick J. Hurley Memorial - Nathan Collier, Tomas Ferriter, and Brendan McMahon SOE Women's Aux - Lindsey Hewins George Heath Memorial - Christopher Hewins Sean W. O'Brien Memorial - Matthew McEwan Richard Hills Memorial - Amy Hewins Donna Liptak Memorial - Samuel Clarke SOE Scholarships - Rebecca Cameron, Christian O'Neil Clair Shea Memorial - Lorin Fiske
Cook book for Sale	The Sons of Erin Cape Cod has put togeter a nice* cook book. If you would like to purchase a copy, contact Tim Shea through the Club at 413-562-5927. Books cost $20.00 each. *The book contains 188 pages and features photos of Ireland by Carol Shea.
Quote of the Month	May the roof above us never fall in, and the friends beneath it never fall out. Anonymous
General Membership Meetings	The Club's General Membership meetings are held on the first Sunday of each month at 1:00 PM. Meetings are usually suspended for the summer months of June, July and August.
Women's Auxilary Meetings	The Women's Aux. meetings are now being held on the first Sunday of each month at 2:30 PM
Commemorative Bricks	The Building Committee is selling Commemorative Bricks that will be used to pave a "Memorial Walkway" leading to the 911 Memorial at the Club. These bricks can be inscribed in the memory of a departed family member, loved one, or with your own name. The Walkway enhances the beauty of the 911 Memorial dedicated in the memory of Daniel Trant, Tara Creamer and Brian Murphy. Cost is $50.00 per brick. Forms are located at the Club.
Commemorative Veteran's Coins	The Club has created a Commemorative Veteran Coin to be issued to the Club's Irish-American Veterans. You are also eligible to receive one on behalf of a deceased family member that was a veteran. The coins can be personalized with an engraving at your own expense. Please contact Dermot Hurley to receive your coin.
Club Dues	General Membership - $50.00, Seniors - $25.00. Women's Aux - $25.00, Seniors $12.50. There is a $10.00 late fee for payment after February 1st. An initial one-time fee of $100.00 for new members will be assessed. This fee is waived for new members between the ages of 21-25.