Member Since 2013

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Positions Held:

Vice President

Financial Secretary

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Over a period of time I was recruited by the late Anna Fitzpatrick for WOIH membership.  Early on Anna said "Run for a Board position, it is fun & won't be much work"!  Well, she was right about the fun!!

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2017 Deputy Grand Marshal, St.Patrick's West Orange Parade

2018 McGovern Honoree

2021 Brian Boru Honoree

2021 Irish Echo Rebuilder Award

Member since 2002

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Positions Held:

Vice President 

Corresponding Secretary

Trustee

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I joined WOIH 22 years ago. I have learned a lot about my Irish heritage and traditions. I have chaired several events through the years.   I look forward to serving as Vice President again and working with our members. 

Member since 1994

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Positions Held:

Sergeant-At-Arms

Hostess

Stewardess

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I was recruited to the WOIH by my Mother-In-Law Theresa Callaghan. I, in turn, recruited my two daughters Erin & Kerry and I am a proud grandma of ten grandchildren!  I'm so blessed.

Member Since 2007

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Positions Held:

Trustee

Treasurer

Stewardess

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I graduated college at 42!

Member Since 2014

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Positions Held:

Hostess

Sergeant-At-Arms

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Auditioned on Broadway at 8 years old for role of Annie.  Allison Smith beat me out as Producers said I smiled too much to be an orphan!

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2019 Deputy Grand Marshal, St. Patrick's West Orange Parade

Member Since 2018

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Previous Positions Held:

Stewardess

 

Backpacked through Europe and knocked on people’s homes in Ireland and said "Hi, I’m your cousin from America!"  All gave me a warm welcome!