The New Officers Committee 2017-18:- From left, John Sherlock, EVP and Meetings Organiser; Mary Whelan, Vice-President Membership; Johanna Hegarty, Treasurer; Eilish Ui Bhriain, Immediate Past President and ex officio Ctte. Member; Kevin O’Neill, Club President; Denis O’ Briain, Secretary; Back row, Sergeants-at-Arms, responsible for arranging the room for all meetings, Padraig Murphy (left) and Tim Fitzgerald; Conor MacAree, Assistant EVP and Kevin Walsh, PRO.The New Officers Committee 2017-18:- From left, John Sherlock, EVP and Meetings Organiser; Mary Whelan, Vice-President Membership; Johanna Hegarty, Treasurer; Eilish Ui Bhriain, Immediate Past President and ex officio Ctte. Member; Kevin O’Neill, Club President; Denis O’ Briain, Secretary; Back row, Sergeants-at-Arms, responsible for arranging the room for all meetings, Padraig Murphy (left) and Tim Fitzgerald; Conor MacAree, Assistant EVP and Kevin Walsh, PRO.. Eilish Ui Bhriain extends cordial and warm good wishes to Kevin O’Neill after presenting him with the Chain of Office which together with the Club Banner in the background powerfully symbolise the continuity of a great and wonderful tradition in Fermoy, the third longest-established club in Ireland.
Eilish also presneted Kevin Walsh with a token of appreciation for his contribution throughout the year.Eilish Ui Bhriain makes a presentation to Jerry Hennessy in thankful recognition for all of his help and assistance throughout her year as President.The three wise men
I’ll Drink To That:- Tim Fitzgerald raises his mug with his warm blend of humour, wit and wisdom gathered from the very best of both Ireland and Britain which he uniquely brings to all our meetings. Long may he continue doing so!Our newest member:- Our newest member, who made her Icebreaker or Maiden Speech that same evening, Angela Ngethe from Kenya has happily made her home in Fermoy. We welcome her most joyfully to our club.Jerry Hennessy (right) and Frank O’ Driscoll at the AGM Tea Break, May 9th 2017.Everything Stops For Tea:- With warm mugs of tea or coffee in hand, three very fine toastmasters have a pleasant chat; Kevin O’Neill (right); Michael Sheehan (centre); Conor MacAree, left. The tea break allows an opportunity for informal conversation and for members to enjoy each other’s company, helping to make the bonds of very special and long-lasting friendships that enhance and give pleasure to our lives. We are a truly lovely circle of friends.The Top Table:- Eilish Ui Bhriain, wearing the chain of office on the final occasion in her very successful and distinguished tenure as club leader. We hope she will return to the office again in the future. Also pictured: John Sherlock, Toastmaster of the evening. Frank O’ Driscoll (right), Topicsmaster.Seoirse Neilan and his wife Patricia relax and share in the conviviality of the tea break at the Club AGM, May 9th 2017.Conor MacAree and Michael Sheehan look to the summer ahead.Kevin Walsh gets ready to welcome members and guests to the meeting as Club Greeter.Jerry Hennessy looks forward to the commencement of the AGM (May 9th 2017).
