LAOH County BOARD… May 2021
Let’s pray together: ROSARY RALLY - In remembrance of The Blessed Virgin Mary and her appearances at Fatima, Portugal in 1917; the 560,000 US Citizens who died from Covid-19, and to give thanks for the vaccines and all of our blessings - Please join the AOH and LAOH members on Saturday, May 15th at 1:00pm to pray the Rosary at Recreation Park by the bandstand/carousel. Bring a chair, share a prayer. Call Kate Hull 729.6221 for info, no need to register. (Submitted by Susan Connors)
The AOH/LAOH State Convention will be held in Syracuse July 7 to 10. Checkout the website for the event and consider attending. The next meeting will be on Zoom on Tuesday, June 1 at 5:30.
In our Motto of Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity
Marie Davenport 727-6102
DUES
Once again, I’d like to thank all the members who have paid their 2021 dues. Dues are $40 if paid after April 1st. After that they go up to $50. You can either drop your dues off at the hall (and have a drink) or mail a check to the address above, made out to AOH and indicating "Dues" in the memo line.
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 2021 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.
Hall Phone: 607-724-5588
148 Main Street; Binghamton, NY 13905
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!
Copyright Monsignor Lawrence E. Giblin Division One, Broome County, NY. All rights reserved.
Monsignor Lawrence E. Giblin Division One
Broome County, NY
THE MARY CURRY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 2021
Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Division II - Binghamton, New York
The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Division II is proud to once again sponsor the Mary Curry Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $500. We honor Mary Curry who was the first president of the Broome County LAOH Board, serving from 1988 to 1991. A member of the LAOH in Binghamton since its inception in 1967, she was also a founding member of LAOH Division II. Generous in her service, devoted to her Catholic faith, and so very proud of her Irish heritage, Mary was most respected and beloved by all who knew her.
Eligibility
We invite graduating high school seniors who will be attending a college, university, or technical/vocational training program in the Fall of 2021 to apply. Applicants must be the child, grandchild, sibling, niece, or nephew of a current member in good standing of the Broome County AOH or LAOH. Members of our LAOH Junior Division are also eligible to apply.
Requirements
*** PERSONAL ESSAY: 150-300 words that exhibits how our motto of Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity is reflected in your daily life. Include any parish involvement and/or service to school or community.
*** TWO LETTERS OF REFERENCE: A family member or a friend may submit one letter. The other should be from a person who knows you well, such as a teacher, coach, employer, or a parish/community member.
*** COMPLETED APPLICATION
Applications are available at the AOH Hall or by request at cc2413@yahoo.com
Submit application packets to the committee chairman: Mary Casey 32 Ardsley Road Binghamton, NY 13904. Must be postmarked by May 31, 2021. Applicants will be notified of their status by mail.
BROOME COUNTY LAOH JUNIORS… May 2021
Beannachtai! Happy Mother’s Day from the LAOH Juniors.
A definition/Mom: (noun) expert advice giver. Always encouraging and supportive. Biggest hug giver. Professional spoiler. Always right. Basically, the best person in the whole wide world. Whether you are a human’s mom, a pet mom, a friend mom, a teacher, or a mentor... wishing all of you amazing women a lovely day!
The girls had a super successful bake sale at the men’s sold out chicken BBQ. Well done ladies and gentlemen! Thanks to all baked, volunteered, and bought delicious goodies. Orders for Krispy Kreme Doughnuts are coming in and looks like we will have a truck load to deliver.
We are hoping to have our next meeting in person and outside in nice weather.
The girls have an incredibly special garden project in the works. It something that has been in the works for some time now. Hopefully, next month we will have a full report for you. Until then, if any of you know young ladies who are Irish by birth/descent/ adoption between the ages of 6 and 18 that are practicing Catholics, please send them our way.
Yours in Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity,
Kelly Cole 607-206-3970 or kellyccole@verizon.net
Meetings Held Every Second Tuesday of the Month
Next Meeting: May 11th at 7:00
Corporation Corner… May 2021
Greetings from the AOH Corporation! Looks like Spring is finally here and we can come out of hibernation.
Stop by the Hall and checkout the artwork piece that we have on display.
This unique piece was donated to the Corporation as a raffle item to aid with expenses at the hall. It is an image of bagpipes and really needs to be seen in person.
This piece was created locally and has a value of $400. It would look really great in a family room or a home bar
area. Tickets go on sale May 4th and the drawing is July 6th. Tickets are $5.00. Come on in, check it out and have a pint!
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.
Please check the Bartender Schedule page here for days and times the hall is open.