In 1967, your Emerald Society was founded by past presidents, Jack McMahon and Bill Conklin. The 82 members who joined that year are
now considered charter members. Monthly meetings were held at the Lake Ronkonkoma Firehouse on Portion Road in Lake Ronkonkoma.
In 1967 our organization became a member of the Grand Council - United Emerald Society of New York.

Left To Right: Daniel Murphy, Tim Morris, Bob Oswald, Jerry Gilmore, Bob Bogen and Jim Byrne