Organized on March 17, 1955 at Honolulu, Hawaii

The Society was organized and registered in Honolulu on March 17th, 1955, with THE OFFICE OF THE TREASURER OF THE TERRITORY OF HAWAII.

Four years later, The Territory of Hawaii became the State of Hawaii.

The objects and purposes of the corporation:
To be charitable and benevolent in alignment with the founding organization of 1771 in Philadelphia, five years prior to the Declaration of Independence.

For the past forty seven years the members of the Society have conducted well-attended monthly meetings, and gradually defined a "Social/Educational" context which is implemented and expanded as the years go by.

1. The Educational Program
   
2. The yearly Emerald Ball
   
3. The St. Patrick's Day Parade
   

The Society of the Friends of St. Patrick has met its obligations from day one, and never issued any stock. No part of its income, assets or earnings were ever distributed to its members, directors or officers, except for services actually rendered to the corporation.

Over the years, our Educational fund has grown from $200.00 to $6,000.00 per year.

Our Emerald Ball has become an enjoyable and elegant fun(d) raising evening in the social life of Hawaii which is attended by members and guests.

The Honolulu St. Patrick's Day Parade has become one of the most notable events of the State of Hawaii and has been funded and organized by the Society from 1956.

Following the parade, the Friends of St. Patrick and their Irish-on-that-day friendly friends have also gathered by the poolside of one of the hotels in Waikiki, to celebrate the occasion and raise funds for our Educational Program.

We ask you, Sons of Erin from everywhere, to join us, if you haven't already.