Essex County Emerald Society

06/23/2026

06/13/2026

GET YOUR RAFFLE TICKETS!!!
Less than 2 weeks left to sell or purchase tickets to win some summer cash!!!
Tickets are $20 and are still available for members to purchase or to take and sell. The goal is to sell 1000 tickets!
The drawing will be held at our June BBQ meeting on June 24th.
Text Mike McNany at 973-494-4555 with your name and address and we'll mail them out right away.
The seller receives 10% of the Emerald Society's share!!!

JUNE BBQ MEETING
This is a reminder that our June BBQ meeting and raffle drawing is scheduled for Wednesday, 6/24/26.
BBQ and Social begin at 6pm.
This meeting is a great opportunity to bring eligible law enforcement officers or firefighters who you would like to sponsor for acceptance into our Chapter. Invite them to attend so they can see what we are all about.
Anyone wishing to join can complete the application on our website,

05/15/2026

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04/19/2026

Reminder - We are 2 weeks away from the 45th Anniversary of the Essex County Police & Fire Emerald Society Pipes & Drums.

This event will celebrate 45 years of keeping the grand Irish tradition alive, honoring the dedication, camaraderie, and tradition that have defined our band since 1981. The evening will also include a special tribute honoring Drum Major Emeritus Donald Gilmartin for his years of leadership and service to the band.
The celebration will be held:
Sunday, May 3, 2026
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Hanover Manor
16 Eagle Rock Ave.
East Hanover, NJ

Tickets are $125 per person, and tables of 10 are available.
Please refer to the flyer for ticket purchase and contact information.
We hope you will join us as we celebrate this important milestone together.

In addition, limited edition band challenge coins commemorating the 45th Anniversary are pictured below and are now available.
If you would like to purchase any, please contact Brendan Sim by calling or texting 973-420-8696 or by emailing [email protected].

We look forward to celebrating with you and honoring the legacy of the Essex County Police & Fire Emerald Society Pipes & Drums.
Sláinte,

Mike McNany
President

04/05/2026

04/03/2026

Dear Emerald Society Members,

We would like to invite you to join us in celebrating a very special milestone for our band, the 45th Anniversary of the Essex County Police & Fire Emerald Society Pipes & Drums.
This event will celebrate 45 years of keeping the grand Irish tradition alive, honoring the dedication, camaraderie, and tradition that have defined our band since 1981. The evening will also include a special tribute honoring Drum Major Emeritus Donald Gilmartin for his years of leadership and service to the band.
The celebration will be held:
Sunday, May 3, 2026
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Hanover Manor
16 Eagle Rock Ave.
East Hanover, NJ

Tickets are $125 per person, and tables of 10 are available.
Please refer to the flyer for ticket purchase and contact information.
We hope you will join us as we celebrate this important milestone together.

In addition, limited edition band challenge coins commemorating the 45th Anniversary are pictured below and are now available.
If you would like to purchase any, please contact Brendan Sim by calling or texting 973-420-8696 or by emailing [email protected].

We look forward to celebrating with you and honoring the legacy of the Essex County Police & Fire Emerald Society Pipes & Drums.
Sláinte,

Mike McNany
President

To purchase coins, contact Brendan Sim
Call / Text 973-420-8696
email [email protected]