THE GRAND COUNCIL

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Founded on May 29, 1956, and Reorganized on February 18, 1975, the Grand Council has over 20,000 members and serves as the umbrella group of 28 Affiliated organizations.

The Grand Council has Affiliates in Arizona, California, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and the Washington D.C. Area. One of our affiliated organizations is a nationwide organization.

The membership of our Affiliated Organizations serves in front-line professions such as Law Enforcement, Fire Service, EMS, Education, Waste Management, Mass Transit, and Public Utilities.

New Affiliates are welcome. Does your Emerald Society or Organization have over 60 members? Are your members employed by a Local, State, or Federal agency, public utility company, industrial organization, or other endeavors? Go to our affiliation management page and start the process.

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The Grand Council usually meets on the first Wednesday of the month at a different location in NYC, Westchester, and Long Island. The Grand Council does not meet in July and August.

The Grand Council will meet at Molloy University on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, for a special screening of “How to Defuse a Bomb.” Join us for a meet-and-greet pre-drinks reception with Denis Mulchay at 6:00 pm, a documentary screening at 7:00 pm, and Q & A.

Click for Tickets: Evening with Denis Mulcahy FOR THE ANNOUNCEMENT of PROJECT CHILDREN’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION IN 2025, WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2024

Fraternally,

Martin Bellew,

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Next Meeting

May 1, 2024

Molloy University, Rockville Centre, NY

The Grand Council is gold-level sponsor of the event

Molloy University, Dermot F. Kelly, and Brian J. Sharkey are delighted to extend a warm invitation to you for “An Evening with Denis Mulcahy for the Announcement of Project Children’s 50th Anniversary Celebrations in 2025.”

This special event will be held on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024, at the Madison Theater at Molloy University. Join us for a meet and greet pre-drinks reception with Denis Mulchay at 6:00 pm and a documentary screening at 7:00 pm.

Tickets are $20 per person, and screening sponsorship opportunities are available; I’ve included more information below.

The film showcases the remarkable work of Project Children Charity and its co-founder, Denis Mulcahy, a retired and highly decorated NYPD Bomb Squad Officer. Dennis was the GCUES 2009 Aide to the Grand Marshal.

A Q+A session will follow the screening, offering insights into the exciting plans for celebrating Project Children’s 50-year legacy in 2025.