Monsignor Lawrence E. Giblin Division One
Broome County, NY

​​​​BROOME COUNTY LAOH JUNIORS… June 2019

In May, our Juniors donated plants and flowers and planted them in the Hibernian garden at Ross Park. It was a hot day so we all enjoyed a picnic under the pavilion after we finished.

On June 15th, the Junior LAOH members, with some help from parents, will build a wheelchair ramp through Broome County Coun- cil of Churches, Ramp It Up program. Junior’s ages 11 and older will build the ramp. Our Juniors under 11 will help make lunch for the work crew.

Calling all girls ages 6-18 to join the LAOH Juniors Division. This Irish Catholic organization strives to maintain Irish traditions, customs and heritage through friendship and social/charitable events. Meeting topics vary each year as the Juniors promote their American patriotism and have opportunities to research & learn Irish history, study customs as well as charity projects. Applicants should be Irish by birth or descent, Catholic and do not need to be related to a current AOH/LAOH member. To apply, pick up an application at the Hall. 

Change of Address

  If you have had a change of address and have not notified the AOH, please email Mark Kadlecik mkadlecik1@stny.rr.com.  This is the only way that we can ensure that you get your copy of  the Chieftain and that you get all notifications pertaining to the division. Thank you!

​ DUES

 Once again, I’d like to thank all the members who have paid their 2018 dues. Arrears letters have been sent to all of you. We can no longer afford to carry the per capita and additional costs associated with members who choose not to pay their dues. These monies are needed to help with our charitable contributions and off set our operating costs. Your immediate attention is needed to bring your 2018 dues up-to-date. You will be deleted from our roster if payment is not received by the end of June. If anyone has difficulty paying their dues, please let us know as we take care of each other. Also, let us know if you have an address change. 

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​ LAOH COUNTY BOARD NEWS… June 2019

 Our Broome County Board meeting is June 4 at 5:30pm. I encourage all LAOH members to attend the meeting.

After the meeting on June 4th, all AOH and LAOH members are invited to a reception to give this year’s Irish writing contest winners their awards. Level 1 (grades 6-8): Honorable Mention Certificate: John Whoriskey who is home schooled from Broome County.
Level II High school (grades 9-12):
First Place $300: Rylie Greenman from Johnson City High School Broome County

Second Place $200: Katie Wagaman from Binghamton High School Broome County
The LAOH County Board is hosting a 125th LAOH Anniversary celebration to be held on September 21st. More information will be forthcoming. The remaining LAOH County Board meetings for 2019 will be: September 10th and December 3rd at 5:30pm.

Yours in Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity, Deborah Burke-President 

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS

  Membership in the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Inc. is confined to men 16 years and older who are practicing Roman Catholics of Irish birth or descent and who are citizens of United States of America or who have declared their intentions to become citizens of the United States of America.

  Associate memberships are also available to those who do not meet the aforementioned qualification.

   It is a standing rule that Applications for Membership that languish without action for longer than 6 months are discarded.
   Notifications for induction dates and times, through the Shamrock Degree, are sent to all applicants.
   Those who have applied prior to this 6 month period, and are serious about joining the A.O.H., need to reapply for admission and make arrangements to attend a Shamrock Degree ceremony within the next six month. 

  Those interested in membership must stop into the Hall to submit an application as they must have an active member sponsor them and sign the form.

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