"AROUND THE EMERALD GREEN"

THE GRAND COUNCIL OF EMERALDS

Emerald a Chara/Dear Emerald

The Grand Council returns to Long Ireland on

Wednesday, June 7, 2023, 7:30 pm

THE IRISH POET OF WANTAGH

1891 Wantagh Avenue

Wantagh, NY 11793

We're back at The Irish Poet of Wantagh for our last meeting before the summer break! For those of you who remember, we had our December meeting here, and it was an absolute blast. Again, we had a fantastic turnout, with a vast Long Ireland contingent.

So join us for another fun-filled evening of socializing, networking, and learning. We will have a light meeting agenda followed by our usual fellowship. The atmosphere of The Irish Poet is very cozy and welcoming.

Take advantage of this opportunity to connect with your peers, learn something new, and have a great time. We'll see you there!

Please share this email with your fellow Emeralds.

The Irish Poet website

National Police Defense Foundation 5/3/23

President Bellew led the Emerald Delegation to Russo's on the Bay, Howard Beach, NY, for the NPDF annual dinner. The NYCD ES and NYPD ES also had tables at this great event.

(pictures by Take-Two productions-Glenn Lynch)

PESNC Dinner 5/26/23

Irishman of the Year Tommy Shevlin and his wife

Crest Hallow Country Club

It was a night to remember as we celebrated the sixty-first year of our founding at the Police Emerald Society, Nassau County Inc., Bi-Annual Installation Dinner Dance at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, NY. The event was filled with laughter, camaraderie, and a sense of brotherhood-sisterhood. Members of the PESNC gathered to honor our proud Irish heritage and look toward the future with hope and excitement.

We started with a cocktail hour at the poolside, where old friends caught up and new friendships formed. Then, as we entered our ballroom, we were greeted by an atmosphere of celebration.

Timothy Rizzuto, 3rd Vice President, hosted the evening, and Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder officially installed the 2023-2025 Executive Board.

President

SCOTT C. MCPHAIL, NCPD BSO

Ist Vice President

CASEY QUINN, NCPD NVB

2nd Vice President

TIMOTHY RIZZUTO, N.Y.S. PARK POLICE

Treasurer

ADRIAN LALLY, NCPD 2ND PCT DET

Secretary

KRISTIN MOTSCHWILLER, NCPD 6THPCT

Sgt. at Arms

CHRISTOPHER MURTHA, NCPD 2ND PCT DET

The night was full of highlights, including the presentation of our prestigious awards and recognition of our outstanding members, NCPD PBA President Thomas Shevlin, 2023 Irishman of the Year, Cop Shop's Sue Piccolo, 2023 President's Award, Sean Rourke, Past President award recipient, and Police Officers of the Year Rob Psomas, Michael Sierzant, and Dan Delargy.

The NCPD Emerald Society Pipe Band gave a tremendous command performance; Míse Eire dancers and local favorite Matt Wahl performed throughout the night.

The GCUES Past President, Mike Pitcher, led the Emerald Delegation from the NCSES, NYCD ES, and the NYPD ES.

As we reflect on the night, we are reminded of the Emerald Society's importance and the bond we share as members. The Emerald Society is a family that supports each other and honors the legacy of those who came before us.

We look forward to continuing this tradition and building upon our firm foundation established in 1962. We are proud to be part of the Emerald Movement.

Thank you to all who joined us and supported our journal.

I hope to see you at the Irish Poet on June 7, 2023.

Fraternally,

Scott McPhail

President

PESNC

L-R Sean Riordan ESQ, Larry McArdle (NYCD ES), Pres. Tim Cowen (NYCD ES)

Paddy McCarthy, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, GCUES Past President Brian J. Sharkey (NYCD ES),

CELTIC CRUISE

6/14/23

The 2023 Celtic Cruise

June 14, 2023, 6 pm EIIC/AOH DIV 7 CELTIC CRUISE TO BENEFIT THE EMERALD ISLE IMMIGRATION CENTER June 14, 2023, Chelsea Piers The Spirit of New York Pier 61 12th Avenue at W 23rd Street New York, New York.

Many Emeralds are going .....What about you?

New York-New Belfast Conference Luncheon 6/22/23

NY-New Belfast transatlantic Conference Luncheon

Organizers of the annual New York-New Belfast conference luncheon, earmarked for the storied NY Athletic Club on 22 June. If you are interested in going, we have GCUES organizational rate please contact me directly.

Roșie O'Gradys Looking for a New Home

Rosie O'Grady's Looking For a New Home

Rosie O'Grady's, a landmark Irish hostelry in New York City, is set to close at the end of June. But the Carty family, which has managed the bar, restaurant, and popular event venue for 43 years at its 7th Avenue home, is now on the hunt for a new location in Manhattan.

Emerald Movement Update

Currently, we have 27 affiliated organizations.

Law Enforcement-17

Fire Service- 4

Mass Transit- 2

Public Utilities-2

Education-1

Waste Management-1

Total-27

NY-NJ-CT

CON ED ES

DSNY ES

FDNY ES

HVPES

MABSTOA ES

MTAPD ES

NYCD ES

NYCDOE ES

NYPD ES

NYCTA ES

NCPES

NCSD ES

NYSCTS ES

NYSDOCS ES (Greenhaven)

PAPD ES

SCPD ES

SCFFES

TBTA ES

TELEPHONE & COMMUNICATION ES

WCCO ES

WCFF ES

WCPES

National

ESFLEA

Arizona

AZLEES

California

LACFF ES

Massachusetts

BPES

Washington, District of Columbia

WDCA PES

This year we welcomed the AZLEES as our 27th affiliated organization. In 2022 we welcomed back ESFLEA and brought in the newly formed MTAPD ES.

On March 16, 2023, Larry Coyne and his core group of like-minded Irish-Americans launched the Hunterdon County Emerald Society, setting off a new era of the Emerald movement in New Jersey. After months of hard work and dedication, the GCUES is proud of Larry and his group. With the launch of the Hunterdon County Emerald Society, we look forward to them affiliating with the Grand Council.

A handful of organizations still need to pay their 2023 affiliation fee of $100; any of our former affiliated and new organizations are welcome to join us. You can go to the affiliation management page button below to start the process; if you need clarification on whether your organization is paid up, feel free to contact me.

We also welcome new and former affiliates to join our Emerald Movement as we look forward to opportunities for growth in 2023.

The following former GCUES affiliates are still active in the Emerald movement.

Essex County Police and Fire Emerald Society (NJ)

Greenwich Police Emerald Society (CT)

Hartford Fire Emerald Society (CT)

Jersey City Police Emerald Society (NJ)

Illinois Police Emerald Society

Philadephia Emerald Society (Pa)

San Franciso Bay Area Law Enforcement Society (Ca)

They are welcome to re-affiliate at any time!

To affiliate or re-affiliate, go to the affiliation management page button below.

2023 Affiliates

Affiliation Mangement Page

Emerald Quick Guide

NCLEES ELECTION RESULTS

Brian Burke, Cindy Schultz, Andy Hale, Robert Kearns, Sean McCarthy, John Rowley, Joseph Smith, Mike Pitcher, Mark Mathews

NCLEES Business Meeting May 14, 2023

Congratulations to the NCLEES 2023-2026 Board

Especially to Emeralds from our affiliated organizations Sean McCarthy (BPES) and our Past President, Michael Pitcher (PESNC)

President

Robert J. Kearns,

Jersey City Police Emerald Society

First Vice President

Sean M. McCarthy,

Boston Police Emerald Society *

Second Vice President

Andrew Hale,

Emerald Society of Missouri

Third Vice President

Joseph A. Smith,

Greater Pittsburgh Police Emerald Society

Executive Director

Michael Pitcher,

Police Emerald Society of Nassau County*

Treasurer

John Rowley,

Emerald Society of New Jersey Essex County

Recording Secretary

Cynthia Schultz,

Jersey City Police Emerald Society

Financial Secretary

Mark Matthews,

Metro Atlanta Police Emerald Society

Sergeant at Arms

Brian Patrick Burke,

San Francisco Bay Area Law Enforcement Emerald Society

NCLEES has been instrumental in promoting and preserving the rich Irish-American culture within the law enforcement and public safety community for a quarter of a century. In addition, the organization has been a source of support, education, and camaraderie across the United States.

We salute NCLEES as it continues to serve as a unifying force for the Irish-American law enforcement and public safety community.

Currently, the GCUES has seventeen affiliated Law Enforcement Emerald Societies organizations out of twenty-seven affiliated organizations, twelve of which are current National Conference of Law Enforcement Emerald Societies (NCLEES) members.

Current WDCA PES President Patrick O'Brien (Bayridge-Brooklyn native) founded NCLEES and served as its first President.

*GCUES affiliated organization

UPCOMING EMERALD EVENTS

The Grand Council is committed to connecting affiliated organizations and encouraging them to support each other's events with reciprocal agreements of like-kind donations.

The 2023 GCUES Directory was emailed to every affiliated President with the contact information (mobile phone and email) of every Board member, Trustee, and Affiliated President. Please make sure to use it.

To ensure you get the best possible promotion for your event, please email the flyer and any pertinent information to info@gcues.org at least two to three months in advance.

Let's unite to make each Emerald event a success by supporting each other!

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Employment Resources Updates

Exciting news! In addition to the ones below, we have additional employment opportunities for you to explore; you can visit our employment resources page for the latest job postings.

If your agency, union, or trade has any employment announcements, please don't hesitate to email them to info@gcues.org.

Take advantage of your chance to find the perfect job for a friend, yourself, or a family member - take a look today!

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IN MEMORIAL

In Memory of Our Beloved Treasurer, Steve Flynn

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our dear Treasurer, Steve Flynn. Steve was an exceptional leader, colleague, and friend. He will be remembered for his unwavering commitment to our organization and selfless dedication to his role. We ask that you keep Steve and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Late Death Notification for Martin J. Finn,

Eighty-five years old of Lindenhurst, NY, passed away peacefully on 3/16/2023 surrounded by his loving family. He has been a devoted husband to his loving wife, Maureen Kelly, since March 23, 2013. He was predeceased by his late wife, Elizabeth (d. 2004) Devoted father of Catherine (Ken), Martin, and Elaine (Bill).