"AROUND THE EMERALD GREEN" | |
ORGANIZED IN 1956
REORGANIZED IN 1975
| | THE GRAND COUNCIL OF EMERALDS | | Emerald a Chara/Dear Emerald | | |
The Grand Council’s upcoming Affiliated Presidents and Delegates meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The meeting will commence at 7:30 p.m., and refreshments, including Emerald fellowship, will be provided. The meeting will be held at Manor Oktoberfest of Forest Hills at 73-11 Yellowstone Blvd, Forest Hills, NY 11375.
Our Third Annual Cigar Night will be held on Monday, October 27, 2025 at Vetro Restaurant and Lounge by Russos on the Bay 164-49 Cross Bay Blvd, Howard Beach, New York, from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Please see the next section below for more details.
The Emerald Dinner Circuit commences from October to May, featuring several significant events. The first event is the PAPD ES 60th Anniversary Party, scheduled for Friday, October 3, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the Public Taylor House in New York City. Following this, the NYCD ES 70th Anniversary Dinner will be held on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 7:00 PM at Antun’s of Queens Village. Lastly, the FDNY ES 69th Anniversary Dinner will be held on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 7:30 PM at Antun’s of Queens Village. These events represent just the first two months of the Emerald Dinner Circuit. Further information and flyers are available in the Emerald events section.
Kindly review the Employment Resources Updates section, which contains several excellent opportunities. If your agency, company, or trade is hiring, please forward the information to info@gcues.org.
The Grand Council is committed to fostering connections among affiliated organizations and encouraging mutual support through reciprocal agreements of like-kind donations.
To optimize the promotion of your event, kindly submit the flyer and any pertinent information to info@gcues.org at least two months prior to the event. Additionally, please provide photographs accompanied by concise descriptions of your event to the same email address so that we may include them in next month’s “Around the Emerald Green Newsletter.” If you publish the event on social media, please tag us.
We eagerly anticipate your presence at Manor Oktoberfest on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
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Go bráthach
Fraternally,
Martin Bellew
Martin Bellew
Uachtarán
President
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Cigar Night
The Grand Council cordially invites you to attend our Third Annual Cigar Night on Monday, October 27, 2025 at Vetro Restaurant and Lounge by Russos on the Bay 164-49 Cross Bay Blvd, Howard Beach, New York, from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
Your presence at the event will not only be a memorable night out but also make a significant contribution to the Irish American Baseball Society. A portion of the proceeds from the event will directly support this cause. Over the past two years, we have been fortunate enough to donate $10,000 to the Project Children and $10,000 to the Fighting 69th Regimental Trust. We are hopeful that we can surpass these donations this year with your generous support.
Follow the link for more details Cigar Night
| | | | Reception for Tánaiste Simon Harris, T.D. | |
The Emerald Delegation was led by GCUES Past President Brian J. Sharkey to Ireland House, where Consul General of Ireland Gerald Angley hosted a reception in honor of the visit of Tánaiste Simon Harris, T.D., Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Minister for Defence. Additionally, Neale Richmond T.D., Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, was present at the reception. | |
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2nd: 2008 Grand Marshal Tommy M. Smyth, 2025 Grand Marshal Michael A. Benn, Grand Marshal Robert J. McCann, 2023 Grand Marshal Kevin J. Conway
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Sláinte Paddy!
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2025 Irish Echo First Responder Awards | The 11th Annual First Responders Awards will take place on Friday, November 14th, 2025.The Irish Echo will pay tribute to the men and women who have, over the years, played such a vital role, not only in serving their communities, but in adding chapter after honorable chapter to the story of the Irish in America. | | | |
2026 Irish Echo Law & Order Awards | 2026 Irish Echo Law & Order Awards - This annual event celebrates the brave men and women in law enforcement work hard to keep us safe and to keep society running smoothly. In their honor, the Irish Echo, in 2009, inaugurated the Irish Law and Order awards. | | | |
2026 Irish Echo 40 Under 40 Awards | | | | |
To optimize the promotion of your event, kindly submit the flyer and any pertinent information to info@gcues.org at least two months prior to the event. Additionally, please provide photographs accompanied by concise descriptions of your event to the same email address so that we may include them in next month’s “Around the Emerald Green Newsletter.” If you publish the event on social media, please tag us.
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Tickets $150
Contact
Timothy Cowen, President
timothy.cowen@doc.nyc.gov
Keith Blatz, Dinner Chairman
keith.blatz@doc.nyc.gov
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On Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 6:00 PM, the Francis P. Beirne, NY County Division will host a cocktail reception to honor TWU of America International President John Samuelsen. John, a proud member of the NYCTA ES, was our 2025 Irishman of the Year and the 2025 GCUES Aide to the Grand Marshal, Michael Benn. The event will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the division’s recharting in 1949. The reception will be held at Rosie O’Grady’s, located at 148 West 51st, New York, New York.
The flyer, ticket, and journal forms are enclosed if you wish to support our esteemed friend John Samuelsen and AOH NY County Division 9.
| | Employment Resources Updates | | |
Visit our employment resources page or our Facebook page for the most recent job postings.
If your agency, union, or trade organization has any employment announcements, kindly forward them to info@gcues.org.
Seize this opportunity to identify the perfect job for yourself, a friend, or a family member by exploring our resources.
| | *CLOSING DATE SEPTEMEBER 25, 2025* | | |
The US Department of Interior is launching new incentives to grow the ranks of the hardworking and dedicated U.S. Park Police. New incentives to attract the next generation of officers include:
$70K hiring bonus
Virtual hiring
Relocation reimbursement
Potential student loan repayment
Link for new officer applicants with NO academy certification. https://www.usajobs.gov/job/845325400/preview
-- These applicants WILL attend full UPTP training through FLETC
Link for EXPERIENCED officers with local/state/federal academy certification. https://www.usajobs.gov/job/845324800/preview
--These applicants will attend an abbreviated USPP specific course (roughly 4-6 weeks) through FLETC Cheltenham, then attend field training before being cleared for the street.
Link for RETIRED federal law enforcement that are under 57 years old for a possible up to 4 year term: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/845216800/preview
Dual Compensation Off-Set Waiver for Police Officers Approved for Rehires: This announcement is being used to recruit CSRS and FERS annuitants on a limited basis with a waiver of salary offset (if a dual compensation waiver is requested) under certain specified circumstances not to exceed 4 years excluding annuitants with early voluntary and buyout retirements.
Annuitants who are reemployed with a salary offset (dual compensation) waiver are eligible for:
Full annuity and full Federal salary.
Annual and sick leave (not applicable for an intermittent work schedule)
Full-time work schedules.
Receive overtime (on a full schedule). Overtime hours are counted towards maximum hour limitations.
New hires under this authority will be offered a non-status, not-to-exceed term appointment in the excepted service which may be extended based on the needs of the agency.
Recruitment video posted by Secretary Bergum. https://x.com/SecretaryBurgum/status/1967714678215496149
Anyone who has questions or needs information about the USPP police hiring process should email USPP_Officer_Recruitment@nps.gov or call 202-597-0513.
Editors Note: We extend our gratitude to DCPES President Patrick O’Brien (Retired Lieutenant, USPP and Founder of NCLEES) for providing this information, which has been accessible on our Facebook page for several days. If your agency, company or trade is hiring please send the information to info@gcues.org.
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Become a United States Park Police Officer - United States Park Police (U.S. National Park Service) | To be considered eligible, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, which are as follows: Work on a police force Served as military police officer Specialized military experience, i.e., decision-making and leadership ability Work providing visitor protection and law enforcement in parks, forests, or other natural resources or recreational environments Work performing criminal investigative duties Supervisory / managerial experience or personal work-related experience that demonstrates decision-making and leadership abilities *Work experience does NOT need to be Law Enforcement related Applicants must have reached their 21st birthday but not have reached their 40th birthday by the date of appointment to this position. | | | |
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ICE is looking for individuals with integrity and courage. ICE is interested in hiring law enforcement personnel who aspire to the highest standards of performance, professionalism and leadership. Deportation officers and special agents must be in excellent physical condition, able to tolerate environmental stresses and have strong critical thinking skills.
$50,000 Signing Bonus*
$60,000 Student Loan Repayment*
25% Premium Pay*
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Upcoming GCUES events:
Save the Date
Monday, October 27, 2025
Cigar Night
Thomas Kelly, Business Agent
IBEW Local 827
Dennis Maurus, 1st Vice President
Nassau County Sheriff’s Correction Officers Benevolent Association
Dennis Schock, President
NYC Uniformed Sanitationmen Association
will be honored for their unwavering service
and dedication to the labor movement.
Vetro at Russo's on the Bay
Howard Beach, NY
7pm-11pm
Save the Date
Wednesday, January 25, 2026
70th Anniversary
Irishman of the Year Dinner
Antun's of Queens Village
96-43 Springfield Blvd
Queens Village, NY
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*NEXT MEETING*
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
7:30 pm
Manor Oktoberfest
73-11 Yellowstone Blvd
Forest Hills, NY 113
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Brian J. Sharkey
516-643-1900
bjsgarda317@icloud.com
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PO Box 38
Atlantic Beach, NY 11509
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