SOECC 2018 Scholarship Winners

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Published: 24 July 2017 24 July 2017

The SOECC 2018 Scholarship checks were awarded to these recipients by Scholarship Chariman Bill Hurley: 

Liam Sears (right) - sponsored by SOECC member Richard Moriarty (Grandfather). Graduated 2018 Pope Francis HS, Chicopee, Ma. Student athlete, varsity captain in soccer, basketball and baseball. Coach's leadership award. Member of National Honor Society. Blood drive volunteer. Honors, A student, Advanced Placement and International bacalaureate. Going to Bentley Univ. (Waltham, Ma), Business major.

Alan Healy (center( - sponsored by SOECC member Kieran Healy (father). Graduated 2018 Sturgis West HS, Hyannis, Ma. Member of student government. Eagle scout, Senior patrol leader. Yarmouth Distinguished Citizen Award. Perfect scores in National Latin Exam and Math Mass. comprehensive system. DAR award 2018, Volunteers at Cape Cod Hosp. Played basketball and tennis at HS. Going to Worcester Polytech Institute (Computer Science).

Eilish Dillon (left) - sponsored by SOECC member Liam Dillon (father). Graduated 2018 Dennis-Yarmouth HS. A-A+ student. D-Y HS Ambassador, Member of Youth Ministry and Altar server at St Pius church. Member of National Honor Society. Helps out with the Hyannis homeless community. Going to MASS Boston in the Nursing program.

From the President:

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Published: 29 June 2018 29 June 2018

On July 8th, I will be leaving the office of president of the SOECC. It has been a great honor for me to have served the 1600+ members of the club. I would like to thank Elizabeth Lynch, the outgoing Vice President for all her support she has given me as president. She has made my life so much easier and the club a better place to go. I also want to give a shout out to Rodger Christiansen who is stepping aside as the club treasurer after 4+ years of dedicated service to the club. Through Rodger tireless efforts, the club is prepared for a long and successful financial future. I want to acknowledge the entire BOD for their hard work and dedication to the club. Without them, there would be no SOECC. Lastly, I want to acknowledge and thank 3 club members who put in yeoman work making the club better: 1) Kathy Hegarty who heads the entertainment committee which runs all the special club events; 2) Dianne Duffey who publishes the club newsletter each month informing everyone of the happenings at the club; and 3) Susan Christiansen who is the face of the club to all new members and who is responsible for the renewal process of all current members. I don’t know what the club would do without their hard work.

The Sons of Erin CC is a great club and is a place where members can go, catch up with old friends, make new friends, have scrumptious food, listen to great music, and dance the night away. Besides being a place for members to come and socialize, the Sons is also active in supporting local events and charities such as the Yarmouth Police Department Foundation, the Cape Cod St. Patrick’s Day Parade, the Wounded Warrior project, as well as other numerous charitable events. In the function area of the club, members have been able to hold bridal showers, baby showers, fundraisers, graduation parties, birthday parties. For the club to remain successful, it takes a concerted effort by all members to participate in events and happenings at the club. The incoming officers and returning Directors have years of experience with the Sons of Erin CC and were instrumental in bringing the club to where it is today. But they cannot do it alone. The club is in a good position right now but for it to continue to be successful all members, from long time  members to new members,  must work together and become involved. Even though I am leaving office, I will stay involved and work towards keeping the Sons successful.

John Flaherty

Kitchen Help Wanted!

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Published: 29 June 2018 29 June 2018

We are in need of waitresses and kitchen staff. Do you have a child at least 16 years old looking for work? Do you have time on Friday and Saturdays to meet other members and serve up the dishes of the day? If you or someone you know is interested, contact Katie Fitzsimmons at the Club for details on these positions.

Comedy Night Returns August 18th

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Published: 29 June 2018 29 June 2018

Set aside August 18th for the return of Comedy Night. Join us for an evening full of laughter and comedy as all of the proceeds go directly to the building fund!Join us for an evening full of laughter and comedy as all of the proceeds go directly to the building fund!

Tickets are $25 and will be available at the bar or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Non-members welcome!

Johnny Pizzi has been doing comedy over 30 years. He has been a fixture not only on the Boston Comedy Scene but all over New England and East Coast as well. He's also the unofficial Magician of The New England Patriots.

Johnny has the keen ability to tailor his comedy to any type of crowd. He performs not only in the top Comedy Venues, but also many 55 over condos along the East Coast as well. Johnny is not only talented top notch Stand-Up Comic he is also an amazing Magic performer as well. He specializes in close-up, Stage and Mentalism. He performs regularly at the Magic Lounge in Cambridge, Ma. along with Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun. He also is a favorite doing many corporate shows as well.

Christine Hurley loves what she does, making people laugh! Married to Jimmy Hurley and having five kids, Christine is never at a loss for comedic material. She has an innate ability to see humor in "everyday" situations. For years, she entertained family, friends and neighbors in their kitchens, at barbeques and the grocery store aisles. The only difference now is she uses a microphone and a stage.

Christine Hurley has quickly become a favorite in the Boston comedy world. She works with, and is respected by Boston's comedic legends. Among them being; Don Gavin, Lenny Clarke, Steve Sweeney, Paul D'Angelo, Paul Nardizzi, Patty Ross, Tony V, Loretta Laroche,…and her biggest fan and mentor Johnny Pizzi.

Chris Pennie has been entertaining crowds since 2005. As a lifelong bachelor and full-time single dad Chris relies on his dysfunctional family and off beat view of the world to find humor in everyday life. If you have kids or were one in the past you’ll be entertained by Chris’ daily battles.

In 2012, Chris has been a finalist in CMTs Next Big Comic. In 2011, he was a finalist in the Plymouth Rock Comedy Festival and Dick Doherty's Beantown Comedy Riots as well as being invited to the Laughing Skull Festival in Atlanta and the Boston Comedy festival. Also notably, Chris was a finalist in the Mohegan Sun “Funniest Amateur Comic in New England.”

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

No cribbage in July and August! The league returns in September on Thursday nights starting at 6 pm.
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.