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Would you like to become part of this Irish Celebration? We are looking for people who want to participate in the county's largest festival dedicated to the promotion of Irish Culture and music.

Many hands are needed to put this festival together. If you are interested, please complete this form and press the SUBMIT button below. We will contact you.   All volunteers must purchase an admission button.  After all, the purpose of the fest is to raise money for many different non-profit organizations.

 

Thanks to the hundreds of people who have stepped up to volunteer, our event has been a success.

If you would like to help on a committee, but not be in charge, please let us know. Contact Brandon Lipke for our meeting Schedule.

Regardless of where you volunteer, you still need an admission button !

 

The 2010 Directors of Manhattan Irish Fest:

Chairman
Brandon Lipke
Facilities
Shaun Mojzis
Volunteer Director
Christy Gibbons
Sponsorship
Muggsy Gallagher
Finance
Dan Krekel
Parade
Brigid Forsythe
Events Director
Mick Brophy
Family Entertainment
Sean Hannigan
Website
Michael J. McHugh
Publicity
Erin Gallagher
Entertainment
Danny Doyle
Scholarship
Sarah O'Connell

 








































Manhattan Irish Fest needs help in the following Areas:

Volunteer Director:  Coordinate with many groups involved the placement of volunteers.  A master list is already available (just needs adjusting).  Most work is done prior to the event with some last minute changes.  Many volunteers are already committed and placed into the list.

 

Scholarship Chairperson:  In charge of the 2007 Manhattan Irish fest King and Queen scholarship contest.  Includes getting information around town through newspaper, cable TV and flyers.  Creating a committee for judging the contest and contacting the winners and losers.  You must also assist them in the parade and at the park festivities.

 

Sponsorship Chairperson:  Work with assistant director Shawn Mojzis in securing fest sponsorships.  This involves sending letters, making phone calls and visiting locations of businesses.  Also, making sure proper sponsorship has been given to each company including signage and more.

 

Cultural Tent Chairperson:  In charge of implementing the cultural tent at the Irish Fest.  Work with a committee formed by the IASCW.  Lots of pre-planning.  This is much needed at the fest.

 

Vendor Coordinator:  Work with directors and the 5 food vendors to make sure all problems are taken care of before the week of the fest.  Arrange for Health department to inspect the areas and see how much power each will need.  Also, arrange and assist those groups that would like to sell goods to raise money at the event.

 

Rugby (Shamrocks): Plain and simple.  Shamrock rugby coordinator.  Get teams,  times etc…..

 

Rugby (Morrigans) : Plain and simple.  Shamrock rugby coordinator.  Get teams,  times etc…..

 

Security:  Making sure the tent is secure at all times.  Working with Brandon Lipke and Danny Krekel and possible volunteers from Joliet Jr. College.

 

Shift Change Coordinator (Shamrock):  A delegated Shamrock or friend of Shamrock that will lead the changeover of tables and chairs with Brandon Lipke and Danny Krekel between 4pm and 6pm

 

VIP Area:  Great job here.  This person is in charge of the sponsor VIP tent located in the south Pavilion.  This will be a limited access tent for our special guests.

 

Regional Marketing:  Working with the Directors and City Beverage and the media to get the word out about this years fest. 

 
     
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Manhattan Irish Fest, and the Irish American Society of County Will is a "not for profit" organization , recognized by the IRS as a 501c(3) corporation.  We are comprised of 100% volunteers, and this event can only come about as a result of the dedication of a completely volunteer workforce.