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Sunday, February 05, 2006
St Patrick's Parade Meeting & Announcements
Pat Sharkey, 2006 Parade Grand Marshal
http://www.houstonstpatricksparade.org/
We will have an organizational meeting for the Houston St.
Patrick's Parade on Wednesday, Feb 8, 2006 at the West
Alabama Ice House. Corner of W. Alabama and McDuffie at
7:00 pm. We will be discussing the Irish Stew Cook-Off,
the new Parade Ordinance and get reports on the
organization of the parade.
Your attendance is appreciated.
Mary Kearns (Irishmkk@aol.com)
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Special Announcements:
The board of the Houston St. Patrick's Parade Commission
met and announces organizational changes.
The Houston St. Patrick's Parade Commission now has the
executive board and advisory board to the executive board.
The Executive Board Is:
Pat Duane--Chairman
Sean Kearns-Parade Chairman
Michael Griffin
Jeannie Kearns
Mary Kearns
The Advisory Board:
Charles "Doc" Dougherty
Don James
Elizabeth McCormack
Fernando Gonzales
Jim Neal
Karen Burgos
Mary Lopez
Peggy O'Connor
Peggy Tripp
Pete Little
Richard McGinty, Sr.
Richard McGinty, Jr.
Scott Peterson
Sean McPherson
Stacy Ryan
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Please Note A New Change In Address For The Parade
Commission:
10220 Memorial Dr. #131
Houston, TX 77024
713-365-9648
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Pat Sharkey named 2006 Grand Marshal. Pat has been
actively involved in the Houston Irish Community for 20
years. He served as President of the Sam Houston Division
of the Ancient Order of Hibernians since 1984. He hosted
the annual St. Patrick's luncheon at the Houston Club for
many years. Pat has served on the Board of Directors of
the Irish Society since 1999 and is now their President.
Pat will be joined in the parade by his wife, Mary and
their 3 children, Shawn, Amy and Callie.
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Sean Kearns has been elevated to Parade Chairman. Sean has
been actively involved in the parade for over 15 years,
serving as Lead Parade Marshal and later as assistant
parade chairman. Sean is also the chairman of the Houston
St. Paddy's Irish open.
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Irish 100 Club dues are now due. If you have not joined
for 2006, you are needed more than ever. The City of
Houston does not allow parades to charge entry fees so that
avenue of revenue is now closed.
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The St. Patrick's Parade Commission will hold an Irish Stew
Cook-Off on Saturday, February 18, 2006. This will be our
major fundraiser for the parade and your participation is
appreciated. The cook-off will be held at the West Alabama
Ice House. Most recently, the cook-off was held at the
Beverly Pub. Jean and Pierce, we miss you.
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Our Annual Grand Marshal's Reception will be held on
Sunday, March 12, 2006 2--6pm at Brian O'Neill's Irish Pub.
More Detail To Come