Presented by Friends of Saint Patrick-Milwaukee Chapter

2010 YOUNG AMBASSADOR PROGRAM LAUNCHED

Applications for the 2010 Young Ambassador Program are now being accepted.

It is designed to promote a greater understanding of the shared cultural heritage of Northern Ireland in North America amongst those aged 20-25.

For more information, click here.

Click here to apply to the Young Ambassador Program

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IN THE SPIRIT OF SAINT PATRICK
Saint Patrick's Day Food Drive

The Friends of St Patrick-Milwaukee Chapter, in partnership with Hunger Task Force and in cooperation with the Shamrock Club, is spearheading an effort to collect food donations at the upcoming Shamrock Club Parade, March 13th, 12 Noon, and The Bluemound Businessman's Parade, March 13th, 3:00 PM. We will put the call out to have parade-goers to bring non-perishable food items to the parade for donations. Volunteers will walk the parade route with grocery carts collecting the donated food items.

The mission of the Hunger Task Force states every person has the right to adequate food obtained with dignity. They prevent hunger and malnutrition by providing food in need today and promoting social polices to achieve food security tomorrow. The Friends of St. Patrick believes the parade and the food collection will support this mission and provide a postitive image for the Saint Patrick Day Celebration while bringing the spirit of Saint Patrick's message of peace and reconciliation to our community.

The Friends are asking other Irish organizations for volunteers to help us in this worthwhile effort. Anyone interested in participating can call Tom Callen at 414-529-5509 or email tom.callen@callenconstruction.com

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January's General Meeting

January's Friends of St. Patrick's-Milwaukee Chapter was held on January 27th at The Irish Fest Center. Followed the next day by a benefit concert featuring Ian Gould. All proceeds went towards the 2010 Young Ambassador Program . The concert was a huge success.

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Tom Sweeney Concert Held Sunday March 8, 2009 At The Irish Fest Center For the Saint Patrick Centre

Food Collection

In the Spirit of Saint Patrick the Milwaukee Chapter is partnering with the Hunger Task Force to collect food along the Shamrock Club's downtown St Patrick's Day Parade route and the Bluemound Businessman's Parade on March 13th. Last year over 2000#'s of food was collected. Cash donations are also accepted.

 

Congratulations to the four 2009 Milwaukee Chapter Young Ambassadors!
Bridget Ward
Kate Whipple
Bobby Hamill
Jim McLaughlin

At the May Meeting, Dr Campbell joined us via Skype as we introduced the Young Ambassadors for 2009. Tom Callen introduced the 2009 Young Ambassadors, listed above. Caitlin Ward, a 2008 Young Ambassador, on behalf of the 2008 Ambassadors, presented each of the Young Ambassadors a history book on Northern Ireland. It was like the passing of the baton and it was a special moment. Each of the Ambassadors then told us a little about the project they hoped to work on. The meeting ended with reports on the results of the March events and sponsors were recognized and presented with stone plaques created from rubbings of Saint Patrick's gravestone.

 

If you wish to join the Friends of St Patrick-Milwaukee Chapter, please call Jane Anderson at 414-476-3378 or Tom Callen at 414-529-5509

For more information on the St. Patrick's Centre and the Young Ambassadors Program, please visit www.saintpatrickcentre.com

Year Round Events Irish Fest School of Music Irish Family Day at the Domes
- Mar 14, 2010 2010 What's the Rumpus? Wisconsin Movie Premier
-March 17, 2010 Friends of St. Patrick Milwaukee Chapter Other Events Where in the World are Irish Fest's Greatest Fans? American Sheet Music Conference 2009 Celtic Boutique
- Nov 2009 Breakfast with Nick McFest
- Dec 2009