Fed Notes W/E March 20 2010

Fed Ecum Service March 8 2010 L to R Mary Blackwell,Cappamore,Anne Maria Dennison,National ICA president,Marie Hayes,Fed President and Joan Hayes,Crecora
 
Centenary Ecumenical Service  
ICA Members from various parts of the city and county assembled at a centenary Ecumenical Service in the Augustinian Church in Limerick on Monday March 8 to celebrate International Women’s Day. Conducted by Fr Frank Sexton and Rev Jane Gilbraith members participated in the liturgy with National President Anne Maria Dennison addressing the congregation. Many thanks to all who assisted with this memorable occasion.
 Job Vacancies 
All guilds have received nomination forms for the filling of vacancies, which will arise at federation shortly. Your co-operation in the filling of these posts will ensure that Limerick Federation can continue in an efficient manner for the year ahead. Among the posts being vacated are president, international officer, craft officer, contest secretary and Timire Gaeilge.Volunteers are also sought to undergo information officer training with a view to being available to engage with specific number of guilds from time to time. Interested? Do contact Hon Sec Joan Hayes (087) 76332394 /761349 for further information.
 

ICA Centenary Stamp 

Thursday March 25 will see the ICA ‘s centenary stamp ( €0.55 ) going on sale
At major  post offices and will be available from the Philatelic Bureau, GPO, Dublin 1 or on line at www.irishstamps.ieA special first day cover will also be available from that date at a cost of €1.55 including the stamp.
What a nice way to send your Easter cards using the stamp and actually posting them on March 25

New Guild 

The first new ICA guild of 2010 was officially opened in the Castletroy area last week. The venue is the Kilmurry Lodge Hotel, Castletroy where their monthly meetings will be held on the third Tuesday of each month commencing at 8pm. The officers elected were: President Maureen Sheehan, Hon Secretary Miera Nash and Hon Treasurer Nora Howard . Any interested ladies will be most welcome to join them on Tuesday April 20 when they next convene. There will also be a demonstration on flower arranging on the night.
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Counselling Service 

The counselling service has resumed with new counsellor Maeve O’Herlihy. The service available includes provision of a help line Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm (1850652652), 1:1 counselling, workshops and meetings. Maeve will also be in attendance at the National AGM in Woodlands Hotel, Adare on Wednesday