Ship Bottom Christmas Parade

Good morning brothers,

I hope this email finds you all well. I just wanted to let you all know details for the parade on Saturday December 2nd.  We have secured a bus for transportation. Pickup will be at 1030 am at the club with drop off at Skips Carey's house 221 W. 5th Street in Ship Bottom around 11:00 am. Pick up at the end of the parade route at 25th street at 330 pm with drop back off back at the club. There will be bagels, doughnuts coffee and cocktails upon your arrival at Skip's. There will be a Port O John delivered to Skips house as well. Upon your return to the club there will be lunch ready for you along with additional snacks. I would like to personally thank Skip Carey for his generous contribution of his residence, please treat it with respect. Also thanks to Kenny Brack for his assistance as well.  We are also in need of a clean up crew for Sunday morning December 3rd. This will consist of a helping Skip at his house ,retrieving all supplies from there and clean up of the club. If you can help with the cleanup please me know. Below you will find the Parade Etiquette we expect members to follow for all parades.

Parade Day Etiquette: Gentlemen, ensure your uniform is clean & pressed, and black shoes are polished (NO BLACK SNEAKERS). Limit any accessory to those in good taste. You must step-off the parade with the club; you are not permitted to jump in or out of the line if we pass any taverns you may be interested in. Smoking and drinking are not prohibited during the parade. Like it has been stated in the past, if you are unable to acquire your club jacket  by the time of the parade, then grey slacks, black shoes, green sweater and black Irish hat is acceptable.

Proper conduct is expected before, during, and especially after the parade. Do not embarrass the Friendly Sons Organization, or yourself; you represent the finest Irish-American Club in the world.

If you have any questions please let me know.

Sláinte

Mike Farrell