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

We can't wait to see you tomorrow for the November meeting! We're preparing for the holidays and the annual Children's Christmas Party and Christmas dinner and Membership meeting where we name the 2023 Irishwoman of the Year.

All are invited to meet and thank Cardo's Pizza and Tavern for their donation to the Daughters of Erin for the annual Golf Outing. We will meet 6:30-7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 15, at Cardo's Pizza and Tavern, 7897 Refugee Road, Pickerington, OH 43147. If you plan to attend, please let a Board Member know or respond to this email, so we can have a table big enough! Thank you.

If you have an idea for an activity or event, please share it with us -- we want each of you to be an active part of the Daughters of Erin.

We are thankful for each and every member and their families. I am so proud of the Daughters of Erin and the work we do in the community and with all Irish organizations.

Thank you,
Sharon
NOVEMBER MEMBERSHIP MEETING

The November meeting is Sunday, Nov. 13 at 1 p.m. at Trinity School, Saint Christopher Church, 1420 Grandview Ave., Columbus, OH 43212. The fundraising table will be set up, time to start shopping for the holidays!

Hospitality asks us to bring food that we're thankful for.

Save the date for the December meeting and Christmas Dinner, at 1 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 11, at St. Christopher Church. Start looking for gently-used auction items for raffle, always a FUN TIME! The fundraising table will also be set up.

Thank you, Patty and Maureen.
CHARITIES

The annual charities were voted on at the October Board and Membership meetings. The 2022 charities receiving $500 each are:

Disabled American Veterans
We Amplify Voices
Be the One
Angels Persist
Columbus Schools Special Olympics is the 2023 Clann Na nGael honoree, $1000.

Adopted Families
Cheryl and volunteers are working on the gift tags and list of items for the adopted family members. Watch for updates via email in the coming week. We will also have tags at the Shamrock Club. Watch for updates via email, on social media and the website as soon as it is available.

Leftover Halloween Candy
If you or family and friends have leftover Halloween candy, please bring it to the November meeting. Each year there is a group of members who make and fill stockings for each child in our adopted families. Thank you in advance.

If you have questions about Charities, please contact Cheryl Costello at 614-774-8879 (text or call) or email [email protected].
IRISH WOMAN OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS

Annually, the Daughters of Erin membership names the Irish Woman of the Year. She is recognized as an outstanding leader and contributor in the DOE, as well as their career, church, cultural, volunteer and civic activities. Nominations for the 2023 Irish Woman of the Year are due, in writing, no later than Tuesday, Dec. 6 to Sharon Tantes by mail to P.O. Box 1912, Columbus, OH 43216-1912 or via e-mail to [email protected]. You can also give letters to a Board Member no later than Wednesday, Dec. 7.
ANNUAL CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARTY

Join us at the Shamrock Club, 60 W. Castle Rd., on Saturday Dec. 10 at 11 a.m., Santa arrives at noon. Bring a wrapped gift with your child’s name on it for Santa to give to the child. There will be craft making, clowns turning balloons into animals and all kinds of shapes, cookie decorating, hot dogs, punch, chips and goody bags.

Don't miss the festive raffle that supports the party. If you are looking for a great gift for someone, Teresa Conley will be selling her delicious Irish fudge! If you have any questions call me at 614-316-8278.

Mary Grady Strickland
DAUGHTERS OF ERIN | 1978 to 2020
PRAYER LINE

Please keep our members and those on the prayer list in your thoughts and prayers. Please join us in prayer for healing and blessings, we will update the list in the Echo of Erin.

Terry Baesmann, Ed and MaryKay Moriarity, Steve Mulholland, Corey Stevens, Colleen, Debby Lynch's Mom, Suzy Llahmon, Ryan Graves, Steve Archer,, Allyson Lothes, Mary Lynch and all those in need of our prayers.

Please pray for peace for those in Florida and around the world; continue to pray for all. We also pray for all those in the military, police and healthcare workers.

If you are interested in receiving a call or calling a member to check in from time-to-time, please email Carolyn Collins at [email protected].
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS & HIGHLIGHTS

We want to celebrate big birthdays, work announcements, honors, etc. Please share the details, so we can share and celebrate with you.

Nov. 3 - Cathy Apple
Nov. 5 - Tara Belcher
Nov. 6 - Mary Tisdale
Nov. 10 - Peggy McCathran
Nov. 12 - Karen Franz
Nov. 13 - Sharon Tantes
Nov. 14 - Lisa O’Connell-Paccioretti
Nov. 16 - Abreille Gaughan
Nov. 22 - Molly Hainer
Nov. 24 - Mary Strickland
Nov. 27 - Nancy Longenbaker
Nov. 28 - Suzanne Marshall
Nov. 29 - Jeri Burton, Amanda Castle
TRIP TO IRELAND 2023

Kevin Cain of The Hooligans is planning a trip to Ireland, May 6-15, 2023.

CIC Tours is organizing the trip, based on 40 people going, the cost will be approximately $2800 per person, the price may change based on how many people are going.

If you are interested, join the Facebook group or call William Luke 954-226-9003 or email [email protected].
2023 GENERAL MEETINGS

The Daughters of Erin Meetings are held at 1 p.m. the second Sunday of each month, most of the year, at Trinity School behind St. Christopher Church, 1420 Grandview Ave., Columbus, OH 43212. Board meetings are held the Wednesday evening before each meeting.

The upcoming meetings are:

Sunday, Jan. 8
Sunday, Feb. 12
Sunday, March 12 (may change, based on the Irish Breakfast)
Sunday, April 16
Sunday, May 21 (Election and meeting, changed due to Mother's Day)
Sunday, June 11
MEMBERSHIP DUES

Annual membership dues are $10 for Junior members (under 18 years of age) and $20 for Regular members (ages 18-79). This year, members don't have to complete a new membership form, but we ask that you verify your information with the information Peggy McCathran has on file.

Honorary members, age 80 and over, do not have to pay dues, please help us get accurate information for every member!

Dues can be paid by mailing a check made out to Daughters of Erin (please spell out) to: Peggy McCathran, 3012 E. Mound St., Columbus, OH 43209 or call Peggy with questions at 614-235-2969.
2022 HALLELUJAH TOUR OF CHURCHES

Downtown Columbus is home to many historically and architecturally significant churches representing the finest in craftsmanship and design.

Join the Columbus Landmarks Society for a tour of our city's most impressive sacred places - learn about their rich architectural history, enjoy live seasonal music, and gain an understanding of how dynamic congregations care for these challenging buildings.

If the weather is inclement or you wish to drive and park at each stop for accessibility reasons, limited on-street or nearby parking is available near each site. Parking is also available at State Auto Insurance, 518 E Broad Street.

New this Year:
The event starts with an extended musical performance by Dr. Orlay Alonso at St. Mary's. Registration and the walking tour begins at First Congregational Church, followed by the St. Joseph Cathedral, Christian Spiritualist Temple, the Columbus Metropolitan Library and the tour ends at Broad Street United Methodist Church with coffee, hot tea and homemade Christmas cookies.

Tour ticket sales support the work of Columbus Landmarks and the host churches. Purchase tickets online.
We are selling 2022, 2021 and 2020 (and all additional years) Daughters of Erin Badges. All badges are $1 each.

We are also selling badges with a lanyard, choose five badges from past years and receive a lanyard to put them on for $5!

If you would like to purchase badges, please contact Sharon Tantes at 614-361-8590 or Sharon Selby at 614-595-2010.
KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS

Thank you ladies for shopping at Kroger, we continue to receive funds from YOUR use of the Kroger cards! This money is raised from Kroger Cards registered through Kroger Community Rewards program.

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

Upcoming events include:

The Sirens, Friday, Nov. 18 at 8 p.m., Shamrock Club of Columbus
OSU/Xichigan Bash, Saturday, Nov. 26, Shamrock Club of Columbus

Christmas at the Statehouse, Columbus Irish Cultural Foundation, Friday, Dec. 9, cost is $100.

AOH and LAOH Installation Banquet, Saturday, Dec. 3, Tara Hall

Tara Hall is open every Friday, watch their Facebook page for entertainment listings.

The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians is holding their annual Christmas Cookie Sale, cookies are $15 a container. Please contact Katie Somers at [email protected] or 614-563-6820 for more information.

The Shamrock Club is open every Friday for Happy Hour and Queen of Hearts, watch the Shamrock Club Facebook page or website for additional events.

Tara Hall is open every Friday featuring music and Birthday Night on the third Friday, watch the Tara Hall Facebook page for entertainment listings.

The Central Ohio branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, celebrating Irish music, language, and culture. Visit the Columbus Comcultas website for details.

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

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