WELCOME TO THE HOME OF THE
SHAMROCK CLUB OF WISCONSIN

The Shamrock Club is the oldest and largest Irish American membership organization in the State of Wisconsin. It was founded on March 17, 1960, in Milwaukee. Currently, there are chapters in Milwaukee, South Central, Dane County, New London, and Lafayette County. Statewide chapters hold monthly meetings, organize St. Patrick's Day parades, change the city of New London to New Dublin for the week, raise the flag over the State Capitol, as well as other Irish related activities. All of our chapters are involved in fund-raising and have donated thousands of dollars to numerous causes in the past four decades.

Membership includes the printed version of our monthly publication, the Emerald Reflections. The August 2008 issue features a lead story about the world's largest Irish festival, Milwaukee Irish Fest.

SEPTEMBER 4 MEETING AT ICHC

The September 4 meeting will take place at the Irish Cultural and Heritage Center, 22 and Wisconsin at 7 pm. Special guest will be Milwaukee area poet Tom O'Brien. The meeting will be at 7 pm. It is free and open to the public.

SHAMROCK CLUB PICNIC
AUGUST 10 AT BROWN DEER PARK

The 2008 Milwaukee Shamrock Club picnic took place at Brown Deer Park on Sunday, August 10, from 11 am until 5:30 pm. About 700 people enjoyed the sun and gtrrat weather. Sean Beglan and his Rince Nia dance school performed, as did Derek Byrne. Thanks to all who attended during the course of the day.

SHAMROCK CLUB VOLUNTEERS FOR 2008
MILWAUKEE IRISH FEST AUGUST 14-17

The Milwaukee Shamrock Club chapter volunteers came out in full force for the Milwaukee Irish Fest. A grand "Thank You" to all who worked for us.

SHAMROCK CLUB GOLF OUTING AUGUST 24

There will be Door Prizes, a Putting Contest, and other events too numerous to mention. AWARDS to be presented during dinner. Golf will begin at 1 P.M. , carts included. Golf is $25 per person, and dinner is $20. Cocktail Hour: 4:30–5:30. The Buffet Dinner will run from 5:30–7:00 pm.

For information contact Ken Tehan. Home# (414) 762-2723 or Cell# (414) 530-4692

Click here for sign-up sheet in Acrobat format.

SHAMROCK CLUB DONATES $2500 TO MILWAUKEE IRISH FEST GAELTACHT

2008 SHAMROCK CLUB SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ANNOUNCED

The Shamrock Club annual Irish Studies winners have been announced. Kenton Pharmer, Sarah Kortsch, and Julie Pikulek received their $500 checks at the July meeting. They all used their winnings to study at the Irish Language school, Oideas Gael, in Glencolmcille, Co. Donegal.

In addition, The Shamrock Club and the Milwaukee chapter of the Ancient Order of Hibernians issued a scholarship to Joseph Nelson in the same amount. Joe also used his money to study at the Oideas Gael. Congratulations to all.

MILWAUKEE PARADE DAY 2008

Thanks to all who attended and marched on Saturday, March 8, 2008, for our 42nd annual St Patrick's Day Parade in downtown Milwaukee. In spite of the cold and snow, it was a success.

We had the largest parade of any kind in the State of Wisconsin. It was a day of family fun. The 42nd annual parade was the largest ever in Shamrock Club history. With 180 units, utterly misereable weather, and the most floats ever, it was a colorful, exciting, and very Irish event. Check our parade site at Saint Patrick's Parade.

Thank you for joining us on Saturday, March 8, 2008, as we celebrated with our 42nd annual St Patrick's Parade. Our 2008 Irish honorees, Irishman of the Year, Joseph Hughes, Irish Rose, Linda Tuescher, and Parade Marshal, Del Canon, were present.

2009 Parade Day is March 14

Join us March 14, 2009 for the next parade.

SHAMROCK CLUB GIFT CENTER NOW ONLINE

Looking for that hard to come by gift for that oh so special Irish person in your life? Then shop at the Shamrock Club's online Gift Center. You can get some wonderful Shamrock Club apparel. Just click GIFT CENTER to see what is available.

More items will be available in the future, but why wait? Shop today.

STATEWIDE NEWS

• The State Advisory Board will meet in Milwaukee on Saturday, August 16 at the Trinity Three Irish Pub at 10 am.

• Dane County

  Ann O'Farrell, the Irish Author Returns to Fitchburg for a book talk on Thursday, August 7 at 6.30 pm at the Fitchburg Community Center (Fitchburg Room), 5510 Lacy Rd, Fitchburg. Last year Ann O'Farrell spoke on "Norah's Children". This year she returns to speak on the sequel, Michael.

  For further information or if you plan to attend, please contact Pat at 608-277-0394. No registration fee. Just would like to get an approximate attendance. Books will be available at the book talk or can be ordered through any good book store.

• The Shamrock Club of Green Bay and NE Wisconsin The Club picnic was July 21 at Bay Beach. Meetings will resume the third Mondays in Sptember at the Holiday Inn Downtown;

  Officers and Committee Chairpersons for 2008 - 09are as follows: President- Mike Trulley; info@trulleyirish.com; Vice President - Mick Gleason; Treasurer - Sue Whitney; sney58@aol.com; Secretary and Sergeant at Arms - Arlene Malone; leoarlmalone@aol.com; Prliamentarian - Adam Warpinski; Trustee 1 - Pat Schneider; Trustee 2 - Kay Danen; kdanen@new.rr.com; Newsletter Publisher/Editor - Joan Kreuser; jjkreus@aol.com; Membership Chair - Kate Sabel; peteleads@aol.com; Past President/Webmaster - Jon Kolb; jonkolb@hotmail.com New ideas are always welcome and your participation is appreciated.

  The Shamrock Club Library is located at Trulley's Irish Gifts, 124 N. Broadway (2nd floor), DePere (920) 330-0103). If you are seeing the collection for the first time, you will be surprised at the extent of it. Also available at Trulley's are copies of club member Mick Gleason's novel, The Lord be with You, for a reasonable price.

• The Shamrock Club of La Crosse -- Congratulations to our Irish Rose, Kathy Lucey and and Irishman, Rod Smith, our Irish Rose and Irish Man for 2008.

  Upcoming events include the La Crosse Irish Fest August 8,9,10 at the South Festival Grounds; the August 20 Board Meeting and General meeting at Cedar Creek Country Club; the September 20 1/2 way to St. Pat's celebration; Oktoberfest Parade on September 27; Oktoberfest Heritage Night on October 1, and the Torchlight Parade on October 2

  Volunteers are needed for both the ShamroCk club and Irish Fest La Crosse. Contact Pam or Rod Smith at 608- 783-2435 for the festival; The Shamrock Club Information booth, call Jeannie Nolan at 608-782-6797; and the Monarch Pub Food Booth, please call Jon or Laurie 608 687-4231.

  La Crosse Irish Fest will feature the Celtic Tenors, The Elders; The Fuchsia Band; Gaelic Storm; The Screaming Orphans; Scythian; Glencastle Irish Dancers; athas; Irish Minstrels, Nine Yards;, and more; South Side Fair Grounds

• LaFayette County . The Club Picnic will take place August 9 in Shullsburg at the East Shelter House. The Club will provide brats and hotdogs. 1 pm.

• The Shamrock Club of New Dublin meets each month on the 1st Monday. Our next meeting is Monday, July 7, at the at the Midtown Restaurant, downtown at 7:30 pm. We meet the first Monday of each month.

• The South Central Shamrock Club will meet on August 9 at Longley's Restaurant, Reedsburg. We will be having guest speakers at the meetings to enrich our knowledge of Irish facts and humor. Stop in and enjoy the company and our celebration of Irish life. There will be no meetings in July or August.

SHAMROCK CLUB
COLOR GUARD PIPES AND DRUMS

The award winning SCCGPD is the honor, color guard and pipe band for the Shamrock Club. It led off the 2007 Savannah, Georgia, St. Patrick's Day Parade, the second largest parade in North America, as well as marching over the past decades in dublin, Ireland, New York City, San Antonio and New Orleans.

We can always use people to carry the banners, so join us for our march across Wisconsin. And we offer bagpipe lessons. Go to our website, The Shamrock Club Color Guard Pipes and Drums, and find out more details.

Stop by and visit our newly redesigned web page. It is at http://www.sccgpd.com. There you can find our entire summer marching schedule, and much more.

SCHEDULE

• August 12 -- Chill on the Hill - Humbolt Park - Milwaukee
• Shamrock Club Picnic - Brown Deer Park - Milwaukee, WI
• August 15 - 17 - Milwaukee Irish Fest - Milwaukee, WI
• October 17 - 19 - Sister Bay Fall Festival - Sister Bay, WI

Do you need a piper?

If you are in need of a piper for special occasions, such as funerals, weddings, or other events, please contact Richard Pfeiffer at 1-414-759-9562, or email him at Color Guard Booking and Info Or go to our booking site at Color Guard Booking

The Shamrock Club
Milwaukee Chapter is a Proud Sponsor of
MILWAUKEE CELTIC SOCCER CLUB

The Shamrock Club is a proud sponsor of the Milwaukee Celtic Soccer Club. The Celtics will play under the Shamrock Club's green and white logo and colors.

The spring season has just finished up, with the Celtic coming up with a 4-1-2 record.

Our fall season will be starting September 10. Come out and support us.

The Shamrock Club
Milwaukee Chapter is a Proud 2008 Sponsor of
THE MILWAUKEE HURLING CLUB

The Shamrock Club was proud to sponsor the Shamrock Club Griffins for the 6th season. Click on the Griffin to see the hurling team's 2008 page, headed up by captains Joe Blanchar and Dan McAullife.

Roster: Greg Baker; Ivan Baker; Joe Blanchar (C); Shawn Connolly; Thomas Fisher; Danielle Gibeault; Dieter Hanamann; Jack Harrold; Mark Lasky; Eric Lemmer ; Christopher Lovy; Dan McAuliffe (C); John McCarville; Chad Parrott; Jamie Phillips; Tim Russell; Jake Schaefer; Mike Schloemer; Craig Wentworth; Mike Wichmann

Milwaukee Captain to Travel To Ireland To Compete

Shamrock Club captain Dan McAuliffe, will be traveling in two weeks to Ireland to participate in the MDonnelly All Ireland Poc Fada. This is an extremely prestigious honor for him, the MHC, the Shamrock Club, and North American hurling -- as he is the first from the continent ever to participate. Please send your good thoughts to him.

The MHC is also proud to be supported by Martin Donnelly and MDonnelly Inc., the largest Milwaukee Tool Distributor in Ireland.

Upcoming Matches

• August 10 - Brown Deer Park - Playoffs - 12:30 and 2:00 pm
• August 16-17 -- Urban Park - Milwaukee Irish Fest - Exhibition Matches
• August 24 -- Brown Deer Park -- MHC Championship -- 2 pm

JAMESON DIVISION
Ale House 8-1
Packy's 5-3
Shamrock Club 3-6
County Clare 2-7

MILWAUKEE AREA FEIS IN AUGUST

MILWAUKEE FEIS - AUGUST 9 - UW MILWAUKEE UNION

The 19th Annual Milwaukee Feis will be held on Saturday, August 9 at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Union, 2200 East Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee. The Feis is sponsored by the Trinity, McMennamin, Cashel-Dennehy, Kinsella and Glencastle Irish Dancers.

ICHC EVENTS

The Irish Cultural and Heritage Center is located at 2133 West Wisconsin Avenue. Call 414-345-8800 for more information.

CARA IN CONCERT SEPTEMBER 22

Cara, an entertaining band from Germany, has made waves in thre traditional Irish music scene. They will be in concert for the first Hallamor event on Friday, September 22. Doors open at 7 pm. The opening act starts at 7:30. Cara will be on stage at 8 pm.

Ceili Dances at the ICHC
The ICHC Has Ceili dances throughout the year, twice each month. Dances start at 7:30 pm, and are called.

THE SHAMROCK CLUB ON MYSPACE

We have our own Myspace listing. Join us at Shamrock Club on Myspace .

WIKIPEDIA LISTING

The Shamrock Club is listed in the online encyclopedia, Wikipedia. Our listing is at Shamrock Club Wikipedia Listing.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO START
A CHAPTER OF THE SHAMROCK CLUB?

If you don't live near any of the listed chapters, you can start your own. We will help you in your desire to join in the celebration of Irish American Life that the Shamrock Club offers.

MILWAUKEE'S IRISH ACTIVITY LINE: 414-77-IRISH

For a twenty-four hour update on Irish events in the Milwaukee area, call 414-77-IRISH, the Irish activity line. This number will go outof use at the end of September.

WHAT TO DO IN IRISH
MILWAUKEE AND WISCONSIN AFTER ST PATRICK'S DAY

For the most complete listing of Irish events for both Milwaukee and Wisconsin, visit our events calendars at Milwaukee Irish Events Calendar or Wisconsin Irish Events Calendar

IRISH MUSIC IN WISCONSIN FOR ANYTIME

WHY IS IT THE GREEN SEASON?

The Shamrock Club of Wisconsin coined the phrase the "Green Season" in 1989, at the suggestion of Shamrock Club member, Dublin native, and UW Milwaukee lecturer and historian John Gleeson. Mr. Gleeson said that St Patrick's Day had grown from just a one day celebration to over a month. And in the following years, it has only grown larger and longer. Now, it runs from February to the beginning of April. Long live the Green Season.

SHOP IRISH WISCONSIN

Looking for the best in Irish gifts in Wisconsin? There are many places to get Aran knit sweaters, Irish china, and chrystal in Wisconsin. Go to Wisconsin Shops Irish for a listing of places to go statewide.

HOW TO REACH US

Via U.S. mail: 2133 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53233.
Or you can contact us at info-at-shamrockclubwis.com
And again, our telephone number is 414-77-Irish.

Come and join us. Celebrate Irish American Life.

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