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Well another year is passing and we are fast approaching the holidays. A time of year when we are given the opportunity to spend time with family and to be thankful. In that spirit, I hope we can gather, enjoy each other&apos;s company, be &quot;friendly&quot; and enjoy some excellent Irish entertainment at the next stated meeting of the Society of the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick in the City of New York which&#xc3;&#x82;&#xc2;&#xa0;will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at the New York Athletic Club, located at 180 Central Park South. Members are welcome to bring guests to this meeting; the guest fee is $150. The reception will run from 6pm until 8.30pm and business attire is required. We will enjoy several carving stations and open bar service throughout the event. We are delighted to announce that the talented musician Cillian Vallely, along with other musicians will join us for&#xc3;&#x82;&#xc2;&#xa0;a fun ensemble of festive Irish/holiday music. Tables will be set and we encourage members and guests to visit the carving stations and sit so we can enjoy the entertainment. Please RSVP below. Society members who RSVP by November 22, 2024 will be entered into a raffle for two tickets to The Public Theater&apos;s Summer 2025 Shakespeare in the Park performance of Twelfth Night at the newly renovated Delacorte Theater. In addition to receiving various committee reports, the Admissions Committee will be meeting to consider applications. The Admissions Committee report can be viewed below. I encourage members to invite eligible candidates to apply to join the Society, we are very keen to encourage new members to join and bolster our ranks to add additional life and vitality to our society, I ask you to please ask family, friends, and colleagues. Let&apos;s make 2025 a huge banner year for our beloved Society. Mindful of the tradition of memorializing our departed members, I ask that you review the below list and volunteer to assist in preparing memorial tributes which will appear in the Society&apos;s yearbook. Raymond F. Condon&#xc3;&#x82;&#xc2;&#xa0; Alfred F. Kelly John Wm. McGrath Peter M. Moeschen James J. Dowdall James J. Herkenham Martin J. Gately In closing, I wish all of you and your families a Happy Thanksgiving! Sincerely, Peter D. McGuire, President

Next Quarterly Meeting

The Women&apos;s Committee annual Luncheon in support of our Scholarship Program will take place at noon on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at The Colony Club and will feature remarks by Jamie MacGuire, Renowned Author and Raconteur of the Irish American Experience.

The Women's Committee Luncheon in support of our Scholarship Program

Dear Members of the Society, I am delighted to announce the Society will hold a cultural event at the Irish Arts Center located at 553 West 51st Street on Tuesday October 8, 2024. The reception will take place in the Devlin Cafe with drinks and passed hors d&apos;oeuvres at 6pm followed by an introduction by the Executive Director of the Irish Arts Center, Aidan Connolly who will share the history and journey of the Irish Arts Center. The evening will conclude with entertainment in the theatre from Liz Hanley, Eamon O&apos;Leary and Jefferson Hamer. Liz, Eamon, and Jefferson are staples of the New York folk communities, and perform traditional tunes alongside original songs. They recently sold out a pair of concerts at the Irish Arts Center. Tickets are $125. Net proceeds will be donated to the Irish Arts Center. Please RSVP above. Because of limited space, we will reserve tickets for members until September 12th, before opening up tickets to guests. There are a limited number of handicap accessible seats, please notify us if one is needed. Queries with reference to reservations should be made to (212) 269-1770 or jackie@friendlysonsnyc.com. Sincerely, Peter McGuire, President

Cultural Event - The History and Journey of the Irish Arts Center - October 8, 2024 

The next stated meeting of the Society of the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick in the City of New York will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at the New York Athletic Club, located at 180 Central Park South.&#xc2;&#xa0;Business attire is required. The reception will run from 6pm until 8pm. We will enjoy several carving stations and open bar service throughout the event. Please RSVP below. The June meeting is when the election of Trustees and Officers of the Society will take place. Due to the election, this meeting is for members only,&#xc2;&#xa0;guests are not permitted to attend. &#xc2;&#xa0;In addition to receiving various committee reports, the Admissions Committee will be meeting to consider applications. The nominating committee has convened and proposed a slate of officers and board of trustees for this year. Please take a moment to kindly RSVP.

Annual Meeting

The Anniversary Dinner celebrating the Two Hundred and Fortieth Anniversary of the Society of the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick in the City of New York will be held at Cipriani, 110 East 42nd Street, New York City on Thursday evening, March 14, 2024. Cocktail Reception at 6pm followed by dinner at 7pm. Guests of Honor David Feherty Former Professional Golfer, Current Golf Broadcaster and internationally recognized stand up entertainer Helen McEntee T.D. Minister for Justice, Ireland TICKET CATEGORY EMERALD $20,000 per table Full page in the Dinner Program BENEFACTOR $10,000 per table Half page in the Dinner Program PATRON $6,500 per table $2,000 per seat* $1,000 per seat* $650 per seat* $500 per seat* JUNIOR SEATING (under 30) *Individual seats in each Ticket Category may also be purchased. DINNER PROGRAM A chance to show your support for the Society and advertise your company. Full page $2,000 Half Page $1,000 Quarter Page $500 UNDERWRITING OPPORTUNITIES Cocktail Hour $25,000 (Corporate branding to be displayed) Flowers $10,000 Audio Visual $10,000 Printing $6,000 Pipes $2,500 Please contact Jackie McCarthy on (212) 269-1770 or jackie@friendlysonsnyc.com if you are interested in any of the above underwriting opportunities. Reservations may be made online by filling out the form accessible at this site.

Two Hundred and Fortieth Anniversary of the Society

A Presentation by Michael F. Doyle, FAIA, Architect for the Restoration, and Willliam Collins AIA, members of the Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. Mick and Billy will lead us through a salient history of the founding and development of the original Cathedral of the New York Archdiocese from 1834 to the present. As suggested in the title, they will range over the spiritual anchoring of the Catholic Presence in New York, the architectural and institutional development of the church with Archbishop &quot;Dagger&quot; John Hughes, and the present situation. A virtual walk-through will commence at 6:00 PM on Thursday February 8 in the cemetery behind the defensive walls and conclude at 7:00 PM in the crypt below the cathedral, where refreshments will be served. Lest one worries this will be an academic lecture, anecdotes encountered in the Architects&apos; work will fill out your Irish understanding of this important part of our NY Catholic and Gaelic foundation. Tickets are $100. Part of which will go to St. Patrick&apos;s Old Cathedral. Reservations may be made online by filling out the form accessible at this site. Queries with reference to reservations should be made to (212) 269-1770 or jackie@friendlysonsnyc.com

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