LAOH County BOARD… April 2021

Thank you to those who attended the March meeting. The next meeting will be on Zoom on Tuesday June 1st.
Consider attending the New York State Board meeting on Saturday, May 1st at Gavin’s in East Durham. It is a good way to learn about the LAOH and the activities taking place in other parts of our state.

Holy Week is approaching fast. Still time to attend the Stations of the Cross during this Lenten season if you have not been able to yet.
Some signs of spring (finally)! Warmer weather and sunshine.

In our Motto of Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity

Marie Davenport 727-6102

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.

Hall Phone: 607-724-5588
148 Main Street; Binghamton, NY 13905

Monsignor Lawrence E. Giblin Division One
Broome County, NY

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!

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.

Corporation Corner… April 2021

Happy Easter!
There are a few changes coming to the Hall that we are pleased to announce. We are now setup to accommodate 75% of our seating capacity and still maintain social distancing. The Hall will begin opening at 3:00PM Tuesday through Saturday starting April 6th. Stop by and enjoy some fellowship. Don’t forget to support all the Divisions Takeout Events.

Happy Spring to All!!

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.

BROOME COUNTY LAOH JUNIORS… April 2021

Beannachtai!

Happy Spring from the LOAH Juniors. The girls have 2 delicious fundraising events this month. The first is a bake sale in conjunction with our Men’s Division chicken BBQ on April 17th. Please check out all the home-made goodies after you grab your chicken to go.
The second is a pre-order for scrumptious Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. Please see enclosed flyer for all the specifics. Let us support our juniors and treat ourselves...we have all spring to walk off the calories!
The girls were invited to a zoom meeting on March 20th by our national LAOH Vice President, Marilyn Madigan. There were several states and junior divisions in attendance. What a great way to connect and share with our fellow sisters. There was some wonderful brainstorming, and it was decided that thiswill become a quarterly meeting.
We look forward to what warm weather and April showers bring. The girls have many things in the works, and we will keep you posted! Until next time...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.

In our motto, Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity
Kelly Cole
607-206-3970 kellyccole@verizon.net

Meetings Held Every Second Tuesday of the Month

Next Meeting: April 13th at 7:00

meeting ID998 5282 4132 passcode 1808LJ

​ LAOH County BOARD… April 2021