The Grand Council Of United Emerald Societies

Reorganized in 1975, the Grand Council has over 20,000 members, serves as the political umbrella group of 25 Affiliated Emerald Societies, and is the governing body selecting the Aide to Grand Marshal representing the Emerald Societies in the New York Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. In addition, the Aide to the Grand Marshal is honored in January at our Annual Irishman of the Year dinner. The Grand Council has Affiliates in California, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Washington DC. The affiliated organizations serve in front-line professions such as Law Enforcement, Fire Service, EMS, Education, Waste Management, Mass Transit, and Public Utilities. The Grand Council meets on the first Wednesday of the month at a different location in NYC, Westchester, and Long Island. The Grand Council does not meet in July and August. If you are interested in starting an Emerald Society or your Emerald Society wants to affiliate, please email us at [email protected]. The Grand Council has a dedicated website at www.gcues.org and is extensively represented on social media. You can follow us on Facebook @gcuesinc, Instagram @gcuesinc, and Twitter @gcuesinc.