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Since it was founded in 1984 the fan club has donated over 400,000
euro to charities in Ireland, this makes it the leading fund
raising Elvis Presley Fan Club in the world, a record we are proud
of, you can help us in this work by supporting our fund raising
activities, if you would like to contact us
CLICK HERE
GEORGE
TWAMLEY, HON. SEC.
George Twamley was elected Hon. Secretary at the very first
A.G.M. of the "Irish Elvis Presley Fan club" a position he
has held for the last twenty one years. Well known for his
outspoken views on all aspects of the Irish "Elvis" scene
George has appeared on countless radio and television
programs during his promotional work on behalf of the club
and "Elvis Presley". He is currently producing the
"Elvis Extra" radio George for "Dublin's Mix106.8 FM and is also the designer, sponsor
and editor of the clubs website.
(George Twamley on LH side, pictured with his wife
Margaret and the Prime Minister of Ireland Mr. Bertie Ahern TD.
at opening of the St John of God, respite day care centre,
Tallaght, Co. Dublin. The fan club raised 182,000 Euro through
the Elvis Presley Charity Golf Classic to help fund this
project. Also pictured is Mr. Chris Sandford of St. John of
God's))
TOM
MAHONY, ENTERTAINMENT OFFICER.
Tom
is also a founder member of the club and is one of the best known
"Elvis" personalities on the Irish "Elvis" scene due to his
twenty year connection with the greatest of the Irish "Elvis"
impersonators the one and only Frank Chisum. Tom has
(Tom is pictured here with Charlie Hodge at BBC.
TV. Nth. Ireland studios)
been a tireless worker on
behalf of the club, and with his close friends George Twamley and the late
Dave Stinson was a chief instigator in the forming of the "Irish Elvis
Presley Fan Club".
MARGARET
TWAMLEY, ASSISTANT SEC.
Margaret
is a founder member of the club and is married to the club secretary George,
during her twenty years as a member of the "Irish Elvis Presley Fan
Club" Margaret has worked tirelessly in all areas and in particular in the
running of the clubs many charity events, in her position as Assistant Secretary
she has been involved in many of the changes that have taken place in the club
over the years, and the success of the club has been in no small measure due to
her dedication and support.
ANN
MAHONY, COMMITTEE MEMBER
Ann
is also a founder member of the "Irish Elvis Presley Fan Club" and is
married to Tom, she is a lifelong "Elvis" fan and also has played a
big part in all the charity work associated with the club, with her husband Tom
she was also instrumental in the great success that "Elvis" impersonator
Frank Chisum enjoyed, particularly in and around the Dublin area. Ann has
always given freely of her time and is a valued member of the committee of the
club.
FRANK
BYRNE, COMMITTEE MEMBER
Frank
has recently joined our fund raising committee, and we are delighted to welcome
him aboard, Frank a well known figure in the Elvis world here in Dublin is a
lifelong Elvis fan and was involved in running his own organization for
many years, he is also responsible for the many video records of Elvis events
that have been held here in Ireland, and can be seen at all the clubs events
with his camera at the ready. A hard working and dedicated worker for charity
for many years in the name of Elvis.
PHIL BYRNE, COMMITTEE MEMBER
Phil is
also a welcome addition to our fund raising committee, like husband Frank, Phil
was involved in the running of a club here in Dublin for many years, Phil's expertise
is in the area of fund raising in particular, also in the area of finding sites
for the posters that advertise our charity events, which at best is a thankless
job, a tireless worker in the name of Elvis and charity.
Copyright � 2005 Irish
Elvis Presley Fan Club. All rights reserved.
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