Last night was the Chippewa Democratic Club St. Patrick's Day Celebration. The Chippewa Democratic Club President Ed Costa said 'this club was formed one-hundred and twenty years ago, and has remained in the same location since then'.
It was a nice gathering of club members and friends of the Chippewa Democratic Club to celebrate the coming of St. Patrick's Day. There was delicious Corned Beef, potatoes, and cabbage from the restaurant next door to the club, but the big hit of the night was the home made Irish Soda Bread by Ms. Eileen Kilkenny.
There was also another reason for the meeting as it is the beginning of the petitioning process 2018. The federal election cycle begins on March 6th, and petitions for Congressman Crowley were on hand for club members. The primary date for federal elections is on June 26th this year. The New York State primary falls on Thursday September 13th this year having been moved from Tuesday September 11th.
The club also handed out a $500.00 scholarship to MS. Chloe Strain of the Frank Sinatra School of Performing Arts. Assemblyman Michael Benedetto and Councilman Ritchie Torres were also in attendance as you will see in the photos below.
Above - While the Chippewa Democratic Club is in the 82nd Assembly District, the district leaders and members of the Liberty Democratic Club were on hand to celebrate with Congressman Crowley.
Below - Chippewa club member John Doyle and others.
Above - Congressman Crowley, Assemblyman Benedetto, and Councilman Torres join club members and District Leaders from the 80th and 82nd the A.D.'s.
Below - The Ancient Order of Hibernians Bronx President Joseph McManus speaks about the work of the group.
Ms.Chole Strain holds the check for $500.00 given to her as a scholarship by the Chippewa Club and the Ancient Order of Hibernians.
