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The History of the Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh of the Carolina's
The Shillelagh Club was founded in February of 1964 by a group of men in Old Bridge, New Jersey who petitioned Jackie Gleason for the use of the name and he graciously agreed. Over the years FSOS has grown to 4 locations: Old Bridge, Essex County, Jersey Shore and Ocean County.
While the migration of Northerners to South Carolina took place, a small group of Irish Americans joined together and petitioned the “Father Club” for a charter here in South Carolina. The “Father Club” in Old Bridge granted a charter to our organization in June of 2022, becoming the 5th location here in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina.
Our inaugural meeting was held on July 23, 2022, at Southside Patty’s bar and grill consisting of 39 charter members. An executive board was established and our first fundraiser ½ Way to St. Patrick’s Day Party was scheduled on September 17, 2022 at the Beaver Bar located in Murrells Inlet, SC. A few members established a relationship with members of the VFW, and shortly thereafter, the club was able to secure the Murrells Inlet VFW post #10420 for their monthly meetings and social gatherings.
The club, which is a non-profit organization, is proud to donate to many local organizations. These include Southern Grand Strand Food Bank (Helping Hands), The Village Group in Plantersville, SC, as well as local charitable events. The club also holds a yearly Toy Drive for the Village Group in Plantersville. The club also collects toys and raises monies for the Plantersville elementary school.
Additionally, we have future plans to establish a home for our club. We have started a fund to purchase property in the Murrells Inlet area. Our organization is now approaching one hundred members within the first six months. Collectively, the FSOS has donated well over $1 million dollars to charities and those less fortunate in their communities.
To apply for for membership you must be sponsored by an active member who is in good standing with the club.
Gary Friedhoff
Rob Conroy
Robert Olesen
Pete Ganzer
Paul Mueller
Jimmy Evans
Joe Pietrofere
Tom McComb
Kevin McGuire
Steve Roberts
EXECUTIVE BOARD CHARTER MEMBERS
Gary Friedhoff - President
Rob Conroy - Vice President
Robert Olesen - Recording Secretary
Paul Mueller - Corresponding Secretary
Rich Long - Treasurer
Jimmy Evans - Keeper of the Shillelagh
Tom McComb - Trustee
Kevin McGuire - Trustee
Steve Roberts - Trustee Emeritus
CHARTER MEMBERS
Bill Paglione
Kevin Kelly
Dave Kanig
John Maloney
Pete Ganzer
Don Stratton
Ernie Schriefer
Tom Kelly
Christopher Lopez
Mike Doyle
Jason Tyree
Tom Wolfe
George O’Rourke
Kevin Knowles
Jimmy Walsh
Jim Whalen
Tracy Hardy
Dennis Cahill
Bert Fox
John Costello
John O'Hagen
Steve Rosenschein
Tom Karlya
Kevin Cosgrove
James Hood
William Chancellor
John Davin
Paul Regan
Richard Mangold
Brian Olesen
CLUB MEMBERS
Joe Pietrofere - Steward
Arthur Adams
Steven Banchi
Douglas Brophy
Michael Cannone
John Cassiday
Andrew Chambers
Anthony Decarlo
Michael Devins
Robert Doherty
Christopher Dukes
Thomas Ebert
Pete Gillen
Joe Holley
Steven Koury
Kevin Meseroll
Kevin Muldoon
Robert Murray
John O'Leary
John Reilley
Brian Riggs
Kevin Scully
Gary Shumlich
Greg Wurzburger
Todd Haviland
Scott Loftus
James Blessing
Robert Fagan
Frank Rutkowski
Joshua Gibson
Frank Goishin
Joseph Kapinos
Brian Destefano
Charles McFadden
Clifford Johnson
Nick Bell
Jim Dougherty
Bill Jordan
Justin Linn
Jim Notarfrancesco
Gerry Purcell
Paul Regan
Dan Reilly
Matt Sherwood
Bill Thompson
Danny Tompkins
Andrew Wahlberg
Jim Gaffigan
Billy Cobb
Randy Hunt
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