IRISH WOMEN'S NETWORK: Annual General Meeting and Afternoon Tea
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VOLUNTEERS helping out at the Irish Women’s Network: Mae Watters, Phylomena Bryce, Patricia McGoin, Clare Fox.
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By DEIRDRE O'RUAIRC
VANCOUVER - The Irish Women's Network held its annual general meeting October 23 at the Scandinavian Centre. Details of last year's events were discussed and congratulations all round for a very successful year, the highlight being the President’s lunch.
An election was held at the AGM and Clare Fox, a new member, was elected to the executive. Present member of the executive were re-elected for another term with the exception of Nessa Flewelling who has stepped down.
Following the AGM, members enjoyed a wonderful afternoon tea, with delicious food, good company and great stories. There was a very large turn-out and members of the executive wish to thank all those who came out in support of the event.
The group’s annual auction has been postponed until February, see the December/January issue of The Celtic Connection for more details. This is the only annual fund raiser and proceeds are donated to the Celtic Society of Canada benevolent fund (helping Irish families in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.) This year, the auction will be open to partners and friends.
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MEMBERS of the Irish Women’s Network at the Annual General Meeting and Afternoon Tea: Mary Hatch,Marie Morris, Deirdre O’Ruairc, Geraldine Magennety, Pam Glass.
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Plans for the upcoming year’s events are: Nollaig na mBan on January 7 at the Renaissance Hotel. Tickets are $45 and reservations are all ready up to 20. Many will stay the night as the hotel gives an excellent rate.
Next event is March 19 for the third annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. On April 23 the anniversary celebration will be held, along with the Irish Woman of the Year Award. The European Festival will be held on May 27, and last but not least, on June 11, the annual golf tournament organized by Marie Morris and family each year at the Mylora Golf Course.
For more details about the Irish Women’s Network, call Deirdre O’Ruairc at (604) 538-6765.
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