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CLUB HISTORY

FSOS HISTORY

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.

President

Recording Secretary

Vice President

Gary Friedhoff

Vice President

Recording Secretary

Vice President

Paul Mueller

Recording Secretary

Recording Secretary

Recording Secretary

Jimmy Evans

Treasurer

Keeper of the Shillelagh

Recording Secretary

Pete Ganzer


Corresponding Secretary

Keeper of the Shillelagh

Keeper of the Shillelagh

Ernie Schriefer

Keeper of the Shillelagh

Keeper of the Shillelagh

Keeper of the Shillelagh

Kevin Scully

Steward

Steward

Steward

Joe Pietrofere

Trustee

Steward

Steward

Drew Chambers

Trustee

Steward

Trustee

Kevin McGuire

Trustee

Trustee

Jim Gaffigan

Trustee

Danny Dyer

Trustee Emeritus

Steve Roberts

Executive Board & Charter Members

FSOS of the Carolina's Charter Members

EXECUTIVE BOARD

Gary Friedhoff - President

Paul Mueller - Vice President

Jimmy Evans - Recording Secretary

 Ernie Schriefer- Corresponding Secretary

Pete Ganzer - Treasurer

Kevin Scully- Keeper of the Shillelagh

Joe Pietrofere - Steward

Drew Chambers - Trustee

Kevin McGuire - Trustee

Jim Gaffigan - Trustee

Danny Dyer - Trustee

Steve Roberts - Trustee Emeritus


CHARTER MEMBERS

Gary Friedhoff

Rob Conroy

Tommy McComb

Paul Mueller

Jimmy Evans

Robert Olesen

Kevin McGuire

Rich Long

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






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