Get Involved
Volunteers are at the heart of our club and what makes it successful. There are plenty of opportunities to get involved and volunteer as much or as little time as you have to give. These committees often plan many of the major activities for members to attend.
We have a number of committees/activities covering a wide variety of interests for all ages, singles, couples, or families.
20/30 Club
Erin Homan 20.30.iaces@gmail.com Facebook Page
This group is for members of the club in their 20's and 30's. The 20/30 Club offers events and activities that targeted to young adults.
Michael Byrne 216-990-2581 Euclid220@aol.com 317 Page
The 317 Society hosts a monthly raffle on the 17th day of each month in The Pub, starting around 7:30PM.
Bartenders
Anne Bowen 216-870-0268 abowen0351@sbcglobal.net
Bartenders provide service behind the bar for club events (volunteer/tips only), The Pub (volunteer/tips only) and rentals (paid).
Bereavement Committee
This group of dedicated and heartfelt volunteers sets up and serves food when the club is rented for an after funeral luncheon. At the end the group also packs up any remaining food for the bereaved family to take home.
Breaksfast with Santa
Heather O'Brien 440-547-2763 Smilechik@aol.com
Sponsored yearly, the Club hosts Breakfast with Santa for the children of IACES member families. Volunteers are needed for planning, booking the entertainment, shopping for gifts (and wrapping them), setup, cooking of the breakfast, and clean-up at the end of the event.
Building Beautification & Maintenance
Michael Byrne 216-990-2581 Euclid220@aol.com
This team helps to keep our facilities updated and operational. No experience is needed, but if you have any experience in the trades (plumbing, electrical, painting, construction, etc) - your services could be very valuable.
Cleveland Ceili Club
This group promotes traditional social dances of Ireland, holding classes weekly both on East and West side. There are ceilis quarterly with live entertainment sponsored by Padraic Pearse.
Communications
Bree Gurry & Joe Ward
This team manages the internal and external communications of the club, including website and social media.
Consitution and By-Laws
Open
The Bylaws Review Committee consists of a Chair appointed by the IACES President and members selected by the Chair, based on the provisions of Article V, Section 5.1 of the Club’s Bylaws. The Committee attempts to meet monthly. The present committee has established a priority lists of seven areas of the Bylaws for review. The Committee reports to the Board and the membership.
Entertainment
Kevin McCluskey 216-956-2653
The entertainment committee scouts out and books musicians/bands and other entertainment for The Pub as well as club sponsored events.
Fish Fries
Kevin McCluskey 216-956-2653
Every Lent, the Club sponsors a Fish Fry every Friday night. Help is needed for setup, cooking, and clean up. Please contact Kevin McCluskey in the Winter & Spring!
Golden Shamrocks
The Shamrocks are a social group for seniors. They meet every Wednesday afternoon at 1PM in the Club’s Main Hall. Activities include: Trips, Guest Speakers, Luncheons and Card Parties
Kids Halloween Party
Sarah O'Brien & Katie McCluskey
An annual event in October, the club sponsors a Halloween party for club member families. This includes a lunch, games, and costume parade with trick or treating. Volunteers are always welcome to help plan, market, setup and clean up.
M.A.G.I.C.
Linda Burke 440-667-6335 iaces44123@gmail.com
Membership
The goal of the membership committee is to create and manage campaigns and increase membership for the club. Membership drives will be off the site in various parts of the East Side. Volunteers are needed for ideas and to work membership events.
Maggie Spellman maggiespellman@gmail.com
Housed in the lower level of the club, The Padraic Pearse Center, Inc. is the cultural arm of the club. The center’s purpose is to promote Irish heritage and culture through such activities as it’s library, Irish dance and Gaelic language lessons, various lectures, theatrical productions and educational programs.
Book Club
Bonnie Easton
Parade Units
These groups march with pride, as they represent the IACES in Cleveland’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. They also take part in other parades around the area, as well as other club events. Practices begin in January for March events.
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Jack McDonough Fife and Drum Corp
Tom Davis 216-849-6450 eastside.fifeanddrum@gmail.com
Club members of all ages are invited to be part of the fife and drum corp. Learn the basics of traditional Irish Fife and precision marching.
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Pom Pom Unit
Our littlest and cutest members always put on a great show. Girls as young as 4 delight the IACES crowd year in and out with an adorably original performance. The Pom Pom unit is a great way to introduce your child to the IACES and all the joy that comes with it. -
Flag Corp
Proudly twirling, spinning and waving their IACES flags down the parade route has become a hallmark of this small yet motivated group of young ladies. Ages 13 and older please. -
Ladies Drill Team
Heather O'Brien 440-547-2763 Smilechik@aol.com
For our more mature club members, the Ladies Drill Team combines precision drill, innovative maneuvers, hard work, and a few pints of Guinness into a wonderfully unique performance. The Ladies Drill Team headlines Irish Coffee Night in March and always does the IACES proud in the St. Patrick's Day Parade. - Float
Bob Henry & Wes Feathers
The creativity and muscle of club members work on this masterpiece months in advance of Cleveland’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade.
Bruce Greig 440-897-9617 bgreigpm@yahoo.com
The Pipe Band was formed in the Fall of 2001 by a few members with the mission of putting together a fun marching band for the Irish American Club, East Side. The Band continues to grow, currently boasting a roster of more than 30 members and students. The musicians in the band share the same desire of promoting our culture and heritage playing traditional bagpipe music while proudly representing the club. They represent the club year round at parades and festivals, and compete in Pipe and Drum competitions.
Ann Turk 440-943-3088 schanachie@gmail.com
The Schanachie is the club's monthly newsletter. Volunteers are needed for writing articles, photography, selling ad space, proofreading, and assisting with mailout.
Social Gaming Leagues
Pinochle League - Bud Eppich
Jack Kilroy Memorial Golf Tournament
Linda Carney
216-531-3816 lcarney161@sbcglobal.net
St. Patrick's Day Raffle
Anne Bowen & W. Francis McGarry
This raffle is an annual fundraiser for the club. Volunteers are needed to help sell tickets.
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