Central Ohio's Largest Irish-American Women's Organization
"American by birth, Irish by the grace of God!"
Dear Daughters of Erin Members,

Only a few days until St. Patrick's Day, a very different St. Patrick's Day! Hopefully, next year will be more normal!

This year, Saint Patrick's Day Mass is at 9:30 a.m., but there are only 3 seats left for members due to the size of the church. Please text or email me immediately if you would like one of those seats. My cell is 614-205-8814 or email mckoprs@yahoo.com. Mass will be live-streamed on the Saint Patrick Church Facebook page.

Join us tomorrow March 14 for the membership meeting at 2 p.m., via Zoom to hear about our upcoming Easter bake sale and more.

Peace,
Chris
SUNDAY MARCH 14 MEMBERSHIP MEETING

The March meeting will be held via Zoom, Sunday, March 14 at 2 p.m.

View and print the March Meeting Agenda.
View and print the February Meeting Minutes.
View and print the Income Statement.

ZOOM MEETING INSTRUCTIONS

All members are encouraged to attend the meeting via Zoom. A Zoom account is not required if you are strictly joining a Zoom meeting as a participant. If you do not have access to a computer, you can also call in (see below).

HOW TO ACCEPT A ZOOM INVITATION

Click here to join the March Zoom Membership Meeting or follow the instructions below.

  • Open any web browser from a desktop or laptop computer (Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari, etc.) and install the free Zoom program from zoom.com, or install the free Zoom app on your phone. You can practice by clicking join a test meeting once zoom is installed.
  • Write down the Meeting ID 883 8167 4295 and Password 123456 on a piece of paper.
  • Join the Zoom meeting from here https://zoom.us/join and click the “Join Meeting” button.
  • When prompted, enter the Meeting ID: 883 8167 4295, then click join.
  • Click Open Zoom Meeting in the small dialog box (if you see one) or press click here to launch the meeting.
  • When prompted, type in the Password: 123456 and join meeting
  • Click join with video. You should see yourself on the screen. Then click join with computer audio. Make sure your sound and microphone are on.

Congratulations! You are in the meeting.

You can test this before joining our Zoom meeting on a computer or mobile device! Download the free Zoom app from https://zoom.us/download, then visit https://zoom.us/test, in advance, to familiarize yourself with Zoom and check to make sure the audio and video work.

If you do not have access to a computer, you can also call in. On your phone, dial 1-646-558-8656
Enter 883 8167 4295# when prompted.
When asked for participant id just enter #.
You will be asked for the password. Enter 123456#.
You should be in the meeting.

Feel free to try this online or by phone before the meeting time to make sure you can get in and to test your sound and microphone. Follow the instructions.

Please note: All members will be muted during the meeting so that Committee members can give their reports. You will be able to use the chat function to ask a question or make a comment. If you have new business items or any questions, please contact Chris McKenzie before the meeting at 614-205-8814 or mckoprs@yahoo.com.
DAUGHTERS OF ERIN BAKE SALE & EASTER GOODIES

We are planning a Bake Sale fundraiser for Easter weekend - the usual day of our Easter event.

Please consider making items for our drive-thru Bake Sale at The Shamrock Club of Columbus on Saturday, April 3. We are asking for at least 10 bakers in each category. We need 2-3 dozen cookies or Easter goodies or type of homemade candy from each baker. We do not need scones!

Please review the categories (cookies, breads, brownies and candies) on Sign-up Genius and click on the button to sign up. Please sign up no later than Tuesday, March 16 so we can know how many items we will receive.

Watch for the Daughters of Erin Drive-Thru Bake Sale information on Sign-up Genius after Saint Patrick's Day! We'll be selling scones, assorted cookie plates and breads to be picked up Saturday, April 3.

Items can be dropped off at the club after 6 p.m., Thursday, April 1 (while the Dart Leagues are playing or Friday, April 2 from 1 to 2 p.m. If you need other pick-up or drop-off arrangements, please contact Sharon Tantes, 614-361-8590. Thank you!
DAUGHTERS OF ERIN
2020 & 2021 BADGES

We are selling 2020 and 2021 Daughters of Erin Badges. All badges are $1 each or you can purchase a bag of 10 or 25 badges.

If you would like to purchase 2021 or 2020 badges, please contact Sharon Tantes at 614-361-8590 or Sharon Selby at 614-595-2010.
MEMBERSHIP DUES

Annual membership dues are $10 for Junior members (under 18 years of age) and $20 for Regular members (ages 18-79).

Honorary members, age 80 and over, although you do not have to pay dues, we ask that you still complete a membership form.

View and print the 2021 DOE membership application.

Dues can be paid by mailing a check to: Peggy McCathran,3012 E. Mound St., Columbus, OH 43209 or call Peggy with questions at 614-235-2969.
NOMINATIONS OF OFFICERS

Nominations for the Board will be presented at the April meeting.

The elected offices are: President, Vice President, Secretary and three board delegates.

If you are interested in running for the Board, contact Kathleen Burke at 614-261-8708.

Nominees should have a bio that will be read at the April meeting and published in the April newsletter.
2021 CHARITY DONATIONS

We are continuing to collect new or gently used children books for an ongoing donation to Franklin County Job & Family Services. The books are given to children of families that are in great need. Please contact Cheryl Costello at 614-774-8879 for pick-up or drop-off arrangements.

Cheryl reports if you have old. gently-used suitcases, foster children need them when they arrive or leave their new home. Please contact Cheryl for details.
DAUGHTERS OF ERIN | 1978 to 2020
PRAYER LINE

Please keep our members and those on the prayer list in your thoughts and prayers. Please also pray for Susan Broon and Sophie. Please pray for member Nancy Bush who unexpectedly lost hear husband a few weeks ago. We pray for all our members during this season, especially those who have passes during the past year.

May love and unity surround all people. May all be healed, especially those affected by the coronavirus. We also pray for all those in the military, police, healthcare workers and our government leaders.

If you are interested in receiving a call or calling a member to check in from time-to-time, please email Carolyn Collins at cacgilly@hotmail.com. Thank you.
DAUGHTERS OF ERIN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP

The deadline to apply for this year's $3,000 College Scholarship is Thursday, April 1. It will be awarded at the May meeting. Visit the Daughters of Erin website for full scholarship details.

Contact Kathleen Burke at 614-261-8708 for more information.
Mail to: Kathleen Burke, 3275 Milton Ave., Columbus, OH 43202.
IRISH VIRTUAL EVENTS

The Irish Pub is a eulogy to the greatest institution in Irish society, the pub or more specifically the traditional Irish publicans who run them.

Click here to watch https://youtu.be/fNg4fin5GQw or search on YouTube.

There are a number of Saint Patrick's Day events, activities, recipes and more on the Event Brite website. Visit https://www.eventbrite.com - click on Saint Patrick's Day and choose what you'd like to watch!
KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS

Thank you ladies for shopping at Kroger and choosing to benefit the Daughters of Erin. Last month, we received more that $88. This money is raised from Kroger Cards registered through Kroger Community Rewards.

Signing up or registering your account is easy to do. The best part is that YOU still receive your Kroger rewards (coupons, fuel perks, etc) but behind the scenes, the Daughters of Erin receives a percentage of what you spend at the Kroger Store.
In the search field, type in Daughters of Erin or enter the organization # 81910.
Thank you for your support!
AMAZON SMILE

The Daughters of Erin is registered for AmazonSmile, a website operated by Amazon that lets customers enjoy the same wide selection of products, low prices and convenient shopping features as found on Amazon.com. The difference is that when customers shop on http://smile.amazon.com/, the AmazonSmile Foundation donates 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to charitable organizations. Visit the About Amazon Smile web page to review the program and register to raise funds for the Daughters of Erin.
Thank you for your support!
CLANN NA NGAEL UPDATES

Shamrock Club Fish Fry, Take-out or in-person through Friday, April 3.

Saint Patrick's Day
9 a.m. Process to Mass. Mass seating is reserved for the Shamrock Club past presidents and officers of the other organizations. All seating will be spaced out and overflow seating (40 max) will be available in Aquinas Hall where the Mass will be simulcast.
There is no parade and or Irish Family Reunion.
4 p.m. Shamrock Club opens, there is a $5 cover charge. Seating may be limited due to continued restrictions. All social distancing protocols will be followed.
Live entertainment
5 p.m. The Shamrock Club Pipes & Drums
6 p.m. Irwin Academy of Irish Dance and the Hooligans



The Daughters of Erin
P.O. Box 1912
Columbus, Ohio 43216-1912  

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