 October 2006
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PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS
A Message From Attracta Lyndon,
IBO President, 2006
 A Cara,
Here we are – Fall. Isn’t it an invigorating time of year as we enjoy sunny days, the cooler weather, the changing of the leaves? I know at this time of year I don’t “put things on the long finger” - those things I’ve put off and off suddenly don’t seem such a big deal. I enjoy getting out and about and find myself committing to more things than any other time of year.
I’m hoping that all of you feel the same way at this time of year! As your President this year, one of my biggest worries has been meeting attendance. I understand completely the stresses of our everyday lives. I am, however, going to ask one thing of you – mark your calendar for the second Wednesday of every month, and please try to attend as many of the IBO General Monthly Meetings as possible. Our guest speakers and member profiles put their time on the calendar to speak and present at our meetings – we need to unite as a community to provide them with our support. We also need to support each other. We are chartered to “encourage, increase, and further the business interests of IBO members and promote and facilitate networking opportunities for IBO members.” We should remind ourselves that our “mantra” is to NETWORK, COMMUNICATE, RECIPROCATE.
The IBO is YOUR networking organization. We, the Executive Committee, along with Clare, are only the tools in place each year to keep the mechanics of the organization going – YOU ARE THE HEART OF THE ORGANIZATION and it is our General Membership Monthly Meetings that keep that heart beating!
Another thing I’m personally appealing to you all for is help with our Fall Fundraising Event. As you know, traditionally, we have held our Annual Gala Ball in October. The funds from this event have always been used to support the organization for the year ahead, helped by the Membership Dues. Membership Dues come in between January and March. Unfortunately, due to the competition we come up against in October with other Irish Organizations, we did not make the funds we need to sustain us for the year. The financial success of the Sherry-Fitzgerald luncheon in February and the Golf Outing at the Irish Links in June helped alleviate and sustain us. However, WE DO NEED to host a fundraising event in the Fall of this year in lieu of the Gala Ball (which has been moved to March 9, 2007). I am PLEADING for your input. Clare is more than willing to run with it if you are afraid you will have to commit time you don’t have – we just need your suggestions, thoughts, etc. We are considering a Casino Night, or a Murder Mystery Dinner, depending on overheads. Do you have thoughts on either of these events, or do you have a good idea for an event that has low overhead costs with the potential of being a good fundraiser? Call Clare at 212.750.8118 or email her at clareb@ibo-ny.com.
I know I’ve thrown a lot at you today, some you may agree with, some you may not! I’d like to personally invite you to call or email me directly with any thoughts, concerns or suggestions you have. I can be contacted at 732.345.9162 or email at attractalyndon@hotmail.com.
Finally, October is Nomination of Officers for 2007 followed by Elections in November. To nominate, to second a nomination and/or to be nominated you must be a member in good standing. (Please see the Newsletter or visit the website for more detailed information). I encourage you all to be at these two important meetings.
Slán agus beannacht leat
Attracta Lyndon
President
To see the September 2006 Message, please Click Here.
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IBO CALENDAR
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October 2006
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October 11 , 2006 (Wednesday, 6:30 pm)
IBO NY Networking Meeting
(Location: Midtown Executive Club, 40 West 45th Street)
Networking Starts at 6:30 pm sharp. Don't be late! Free for IBO Members and 1st-time
guests. $20 for all others.
For information, please contact Clare Bennett: 212-750-8118
(clareb@ibo-ny.com).
Guest Speaker: Jack Foley, Aer Lingus, Executive Vice President North America
The IBO is honored to welcome back Jack Foley, who heads up North American operations for Aer Lingus. Please check back soon for Mr.
Foley's full bio. Don't miss this meeting. It is sure to be a great evening of networking.
RSVP to: We expect a big turn-out for this meeting. Please RSVP to Clare Bennett clareb@ibo-ny.com by Monday, October 9, so that we can make appropriate arrangements for seating and food.
October 17, 2006 (Tuesday, at 8:00 am)
IBO BREAKFAST MEETING (Traditional Irish Breakfast)
Special Guest: To be Announced. .
Format: Hosted by Niall O'Leary, attendees sit around a table
enjoying a full Irish breakfast. All present introduce themselves and talk for
about a minute. The featured speaker talks for longer, then we have a formal
exchange of business cards followed by a general discussion. The vibe is informal
but focused! (Usually ends somewhere between 9am and 9.30am. If you need to leave
earlier, please let us know at the start for seating purposes).
Venue: Fitzpatrick Grand Central Hotel:141
East 44th Street, between Lexington & Third Ave.
Only $15 per person including gratuity.
RSVP to:
Clare Bennett, IBO Administrator
212-750-8118, clareb@ibo-ny.com
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October 17 , 2006 (Tuesday, 6:30 pm)
IBO NJ Monthly Meeting:
Location: Molly McGuire's in Clark, NJ.
The NJ meeting is growing ! Don't miss this great opportunity to network, promote
your business and meet new people with a shared heritgage. Free for IBO Members
and 1st-time guests. $20 for all others. For information, please contact: Kate
Conroy: kateconroy@gatewaychamber.com
Special Guest Speaker: TBA
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Notice of October Nominations and November Elections for
2007 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE of the Irish Business Organization of New York
Nominations
Nominations of Officers shall be made by members in good standing at the regular meeting held in October each year. Nominations from the floor on Election Day may not be made.
To nominate, second a nomination or to be nominated you must be a member in good standing. Candidates must be members in good standing for two (2) years by the date of installation in Office.
All Candidates for office must be present when nominated or give consent in writing before election to office.
Election of Officers
- The annual election of Officers shall be made at the regular meeting held in November each year. The balloting shall be in writing and secret and the members in good standing shall designate by majority vote the person to act as temporary chairman during the election and also appoint three members who have not been nominated to act as tellers.
- All Officers shall be elected for a term of one year effective from January 1st of the year following election. A majority of the members present and entitled to vote shall be necessary to elect a candidate, provided that a quorum as provided under Article 5 of the Constitution is present.
Voting
- Votes will only be entertained from members in good standing as defined in Article V herein.
- All votes will be carried by simple majority except in the case of an expulsion vote (see Article IIII) and amendments to the Constitution and these by-laws.
- Absentee Ballots: Absentee Ballots may be used by a member in good standing in the annual election of officers and in voting for amendments to the Constitution and By-laws. The ballots must be placed in a sealed envelope inside a cover envelope which bears the signature of the member and must be received in time to be counted with the votes cast by those attending the election. The Secretary shall validate each absentee ballot after the vote but before the count.
Member in Good Standing
A Member in Good Standing is defined as one who has paid his/her dues by the March Meeting or upon joining the Organization and has attended three Organization sponsored functions within the past twelve months.
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2007 MEMBERSHIP DUES
Lads and Lassies, We are now set up to accept payments for your 2007 IBO Dues through the website at www.ibo-ny.com under the “Join or Renew Now” section. The web site accepts VISA and Mastercard and is secure. If you prefer to pay via American Express please contact me at 212.750.8118 or email clareb@ibo-ny.com.
- Individual Membership Renewal - $150
- Corporate Membership Renewal - $400*
- New Individual Membership - $200**
- New Corporate Membership - $450**
*Corporate Membership covers a maximum of 3 people employed by the same company.
**New Membership price includes a one-time application processing fee of $50
The IBO offers many membership initiatives such as:
- General Monthly Meetings
- Guest Speakers and Member Profiles
- Member Referral Service
- Business Networking Sessions
- NY Breakfast Networking Meetings
- NJ Networking Group
- Referral Service
- Mentoring Program
- On-line Member Directory
Additionally, we host many social and networking events throughout the year including:
- Annual Gala Dinner in Manhattan
- Annual Golf Outing
- Christmas Party
- St. Patrick’s Networking Party
- Summer Event
- Irish Theater Evenings
- Taste of Ireland Evening
Depending on demand we have hosted luncheons, tradeshows, seminars and workshops.
The IBO provides a unique forum for Irish and Irish-American business people to network via its regular meetings and other events and initiatives. The organization's "mantra" (Network, Communicate, Reciprocate) sums up what the IBO is all about. We look forward to your continued membership. We encourage you to invite your colleagues and friends to attend a meeting so that they can learn more about the IBO. The strength of an organization lies in its membership. Growing the organization will present opportunities to broaden our networking opportunities and grow our business contacts.
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IBO MENTOR PROGRAM
If you have a career that you would like to develop further, run an enterprise that you would like guidance on, or simply would like a wise and unbiased head to turn to - the IBO Mentoring Program could be the answer. We have access to experienced individuals both within and outside the IBO who have offered to act as Mentors to our members.
The Program is free to IBO members and is totally confidential.
If you would like to learn more, email Simon Pereira Shorey at simonps@ibo-ny.com or call Simon at (212) 208 2526.
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NOTICEBOARD
- IBO Website Members Forum
Just a reminder that once you have logged into the Members Forum (left hand side of the IBO Home Page at (www.ibo-ny.com) if you click on to ‘Members Forum’ you will have access to pages for:
- Job Opportunities
- Members seeking positions
- For Sale/For Rent
- Misc. Event Announcements
- IBO Suggestion Box
You can post your own items and read those posted by other members. This is a new area so initially there will be only a few items there. However, the more you use it, the more useful it will become! So please post about any non-IBO events that you wish to publicize, post job opportunities that you hear about, and indeed anything else pertinent. This is YOUR area. Please use it and read it every time you come to the website.
- Success Stories
One hears of many success stories of how membership of the IBO has led to new business, a new job, etc. We are seeking to collect these so that they can be used as ‘sales points’ to attract and retain members. If you have one (or many) of these stories to tell, please email us now at success@ibo-ny.com and let us know.
- Membership Renewal
If you have not already done so, please take the opportunity to contact Clare Bennett, our IBO Administrator, to renew your IBO Membership. Your financial support of the organization is vital to its existence and growth. Clare can be contacted at 212-750-8118 or email at clareb@ibo-ny.com and she is available to answer any questions, concerns, comments or suggestions you may have. She welcomes your calls and shares all feedback she receives with the Executive Committee.
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About The IBO:
The Irish Business Organization of New York, Inc. is an non-profit,
non-denominational organization, which seeks to promote, foster, and
advance the business interests of Irish and Irish American business
people in the tri-state area.
Contact Information:
For More Information About the IBO,
Please Contact:
Clare Bennett, Administrator
The Irish Business Organization of New York, Inc.
FDR Station,
P.O. Box 6425
New York, NY 10150-1901
Tel: 212-750-8118
Fax: 570.828.6907
Email: info@ibo-ny.com
Web Site:
email: info@ibo-ny.com
www.ibo-ny.com
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