Comedy Night Returns August 18th
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- Published: 31 May 2018 31 May 2018
Set aside August 18th for the return of Comedy Night. We are finalizing the comedic roster and will have more details in the next newsletter.
Upcoming Elections 2018: Voice your Choice June 10th
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- Published: 31 May 2018 31 May 2018
Nominations at the Meeting Sunday June 10 for officer positions.
Elections will be held on Sunday July 8th.
It’s election year almost everywhere in 2018, including at SOECC. There are several important upcoming dates in theIt’s election year almost everywhere in 2018, including at SOECC. There are several important upcoming dates in theelection process for officers of the club. This year, the positions which are up for election are: President, Vice President,Treasurer, Recording Secretary, Membership Secretary, and Sergeant at Arms.
- The responsibilities of the President include running membership and Board meetings, making appointments to thevarious committees of the Club, and consulting with Club managers and staff to ensure smooth operation of the facilitiesand programs.
- The Vice President takes over the powers and duties of the President in their absence, and keeps and distributes theminutes of the Board of Directors meetings.
- The Treasurer has charge of all Club funds, pays bills and must maintain correct and accurate records and provideregular financial reports to the officers and Board.
- The duties of the Recording Secretary include keeping accurate minutes of all meetings, providing them to members,and maintaining official records.
- The Membership Secretary maintains membership records, receives and submits dues, and oversees interviews of prospective members.
- The Sergeant at Arms maintains order at meetings, and performs other duties assigned by the Board of Directors. Acomplete list of all duties of each officer is contained in the Club’s by-laws.
To be eligible for nomination, you must have been a member in good standing for 18 months prior to nomination. You musthave been recorded as attending five regular monthly meetings from July through June of the year preceding nomination. Ifyour fifth meeting is the June meeting, you are still be eligible for nomination. The official nomination day is at the Sunday June 10 regular membership meeting. Names are to be submitted to the Nominating Chairperson at that meeting.
Elections take place on the day of the regular July membership meeting, Sunday, July 8.
Club members can votebetween the hours of 10:00 and 6:00 pm on that day, by showing their membership card and completing a secret ballot. Allmembers are encouraged to take part in the election of the officers who work hard to make sure that SOECC remains asuccessful enterprise. Be sure to turn out for this important election!
Membership Renewals are Due!
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- Published: 23 May 2018 23 May 2018
All members are required to renew their memberships by July 1st.
As of August 1st non-renewed members will be subject to a $25 late fee and their card will be deactivated.
- Membership cost is $65 for all members.
- Memberships can be paid online through PayPal, or by cash or by check by mail or by giving the renewal form and payment to staff tending the bar at the Club.
- A membership renewal form must accompany all renewal payments, except if paid using PayPal
Download Membership Renewal Form - PDF, 61kb
Members have 4 ways to renew.
- By check and mailed to: PO Box 403 South Yarmouth 02664;
- By check and left with the bartender
- With cash left with the bartender (make sure you have a receipt because that is the only proof of payment we will accept)
- by PayPal on the website (Click Membership tab. See Membership Payment PayPal link in right column)
Upcoming Changes
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- Published: 22 May 2018 22 May 2018
At Sunday’s Monthly Membership Meeting, the BOD presented the following changes it felt were necessary to maintain the financial stability of the SOECC
Mortgage Refinance:
The 10-year mortgage on the club property is expiring and we will be refinancing our current mortgage combining it with the mortgage we have with the land next door to our property. While we have not yet received final numbers from our bank, we are expecting an increased interest rate which will result in an increased monthly mortgage payment. We are confident we will be getting 10-year mortgage with a 15-year amortization schedule at a reasonable interest rate but to anticipate this increase we have decided on the following measures.
Club Revenue/Expenses
The BOD has been researching ways to increase our revenues and reduce expenses. We have three sources of revenue: Membership, Bar, and Kitchen. The following outlines our discussions with each of these sources to increase revenue and decrease expenses to ensure we are able to meet our monthly costs of running the club.
- Membership Dues: Dues were raised to $65 last year and the Board was reluctant to raise our membership dues at the present time.
- Restaurant: The last several months the BOD has been working with Katie Fitzsimmons looking at increases in food prices with our vendors and have made several subtle changes to our menu to offset these increases. Katie is now reviewing market prices for food purchases and will offer menu items such Prime Rib and scallops during special occasions or when a lower price can be negotiated. We have brought back salads and some other lower cost food items such as the burger bar, swordfish, chicken dishes and more shrimp offerings to provide a variety of food items at a very reasonable cost to our members.
- Food/Beverage Tax: The BOD also reviewed the 7% Mass/Yarmouth food and beverage tax the club currently absorbs which costs us over $30,000/yr. and has become an exorbitant expense. The BOD voted to not add this food/beverage tax expense to our purchase price because of the impact it would have had. As we know, we currently provide members with a $2.00 price reduction on their meals. This price reduction costs the club more than $15,000/year. After a lot of discussion, the BOD voted to eliminate the discount effective on May 24th.
- Bar Revenue: Drink prices . . . how many of you know the last bar price increase came 10 years ago when we moved into this building and was the only bar price increase in the Club’s history where drinks have risen a whopping $.25 in 13 years. The BOD requested the new bar manger and the two previous bar managers review drink prices and comeback to the Board with a recommendation which was to raise bottled and draught beer by 25 or 50 cents, raise wine prices by 50 cents and raise most drink prices by one dollar. The BOD unanimously approved these recommendations. The new price increases go into effect on May 24th. Please keep in mind there is no place on the cape where you can get a bottle of beer for $2.75, a very full glass of wine for $4.50 and a mixed drink for $5.00. Drink prices will be posted at the club in the bar and on the bulletin board.
No one likes price increases, but with both bar and food revenue declining, expenses rising, a new mortgage in the immediate future and large capital projects such as replacing the hot water heater, we need to do something, and this is what the BOD decided to do now. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Gift Certificates Available!
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- Published: 13 December 2017 13 December 2017
What a great gift idea!
Sons of Erin gift certificates can be purchased at the club in any denomination.
Redeemable for Food and Drinks. Even hats or jackets!
Calendar
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- Published: 25 July 2016 25 July 2016
Ongoing Events
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- Published: 31 May 2017 31 May 2017
Cribbage League
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- Published: 29 March 2017 29 March 2017
Join us the starting September 14th from 6 to 9 pm to play cribbage. This is a social league and if you haven’t played in a long time, we’ll get you back up to speed in no time. Don’t forget to bring a $1 for the skunk jar! For more information, contact Dianne Duffy at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Traditional Irish Music Classes
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- Published: 29 March 2017 29 March 2017
The multi-instrument class for intermediate or experienced players is held every Tuesday from 7 to 8 pm. This class is suitable for anyone who can play an instrument and wishes to learn how to play traditional Irish tunes. Class members have the opportunity to play in a monthly session at the Club.
Classes are $10 a week and you need not be a member of the SOE to join the music classes. For more information on the music and dance classes, please contact Sean Murphy at 1-508-790-0438.
Irish Language Classes
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- Published: 29 March 2017 29 March 2017
The Irish language class is from 2 pm to 3 pm every Thursday at the Club. It is informal, led by ourselves, where we listen to language tapes, study Irish language books, and practice conversing in Irish.
Irish Ceili and Set Dance Classes
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- Published: 29 March 2017 29 March 2017
No dancing experience necessary!! Classes are held every Tuesday from 6 to 7 pm; cost is $10 a week. Dancers should wear comfortable clothes and footwear. Singles and couples are welcome.
You need not be a member of the SOE to join the dancing class.
Closing Note
Think where man's glory most begins and ends, and say my glory was I had such friends. – W. B. Yeats
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