Monsignor Lawrence E. Giblin Division One
Broome County, NY - June 2025

​​​BROOME COUNTY LAOH JUNIORS

     A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported our Krispy Kreme and Chicken Barbecue Bake Sale fundraisers in April.  
  At our April meeting we were busy making something special for our homebound LAOH ladies for Mother’s Day. We look forward to bringing little happiness to them each year. 
  We will meet at the Recreation Park Memorial Garden on May 17 at 11 a.m. to clean it up for spring and enjoy a picnic together on the lawn. Bring your garden gloves and tools.   
  We are honoring our Hibernian veterans on May 26 with an appreciation breakfast. If you are a veteran, look for your invitation coming soon. 
  It is on the books! In conjunction with the Broome County Council of Churches Youth program, the Juniors will once again build a wheelchair ramp on June 7. This is an annual project that the LAOH Juniors support learning carpentry and teamwork while giving back to the community.                            
  We are actively recruiting new members, ages five to eighteen, for the junior division and looking to our brothers and sisters for help. Please reach out to family or non-family members who are eligible. As our girls age out, it is important to keep our membership growing strong with the hope they continue to be lifelong members of the LAOH. For information, contact your Division President or pick up an application at the Hall.
 In our motto, Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity.

Debbie Burke, 607-727-7183 and Eileen Rowley, 607-761-0212, Junior Co-ordinators

LAOH Division Two

Deborah Burke, President

  Congratulations to Kate Hull, Susan Lawson, Rita Novitsky, Colleen Murphy, Sheila Madigan and Marilyn Stanz for 25 years of membership in the LAOH. Certificates from the NYS/LAOH commemorating this milestone were awarded to them.
  The America Needs Fatima rosary rally in May had a nice turnout of members and families. Thank you, Kate Hull, for arranging this again this year. Susan Connors chaired the Spring rummage sale fundraiser with the help of our divisionvolunteers. We appreciate everyone who worked and donated goods to make it a success.
  Broome County was well represented by the two Broome LAOH divisions at the NYS LAOH Spring Board meeting. We came away with information that we shared at the May meeting.
  For the Irish Writing Contest, we have two winners! You are invited on June 3rd at 6:45pm for the Irish writing contest winner awards after the Broome County LAOH Board meeting.
  The AOH/LAOH Family Picnic is on Sunday July 27 at Ross Park Zoo at noon under the pavilion. The AOH Men’s Division provides hot dogs, hamburgers, and sausage. Bring a dish to share and your favorite beverage.
  Our Lady of Knock Mass will be on August 10 at Saint Thomas Church at 11am.
  The 2025 AOH/LAOH State Convention being held at the Woodcliff Hotel and Spa in Rochester NY from July 17th to July 20th. Room rates are $169/night. The icebreaker will be Thursday, July 17 with meetings on Friday and Saturday. For information visit the website: NYhibes2025.com. In an effort to shorten the duration of the convention, it will open on Thursday. The committee meetings will be held on Zoom, the schedule has been emailed to you, and you can sign-up by emailing the NYS President and Webmaster.
  A warm welcome to Suzy Ryan, Sarah Hogan and Cathy Cullens who joined us in May. We hope you enjoy the many benefits of becoming a member.
  Effective June 1 dues increase to $35. You can pay your dues at our monthly meeting, drop them at the AOH hall or send a check payable to LAOH Division Two with your dues card and a self-addressed-stamped envelope to Darlene Comeno, 43 Marys Rd. Windsor, NY 13865.
  To all the dads out there, it is my genuine hope that you know you are loved and appreciated by so many people. Happy Father’s Day!

  Please pray for the family of Betsy Hayes, sister of Cookie, Theresa and Fran who passed away in May.

  Our next division meeting is Wednesday on June 18th at 6pm. After the meeting, we will have our indoor picnic. Please bring a dish to share. We hope you will take time out of your busy life and join us.

I wish everyone an enjoyable summer, and I hope that wherever you are, “the wind is always at your back” 

Debbie
dburke8@stny.rr.com​

LAOH County Board

Michele Talcott, President

  Happy Mother's Day to all! I hope everyone has a blessed day with family. A special thank-you to our Veterans and Military for their service. Please support the June Lottery, which is sponsored by the Broome County Board. 

  The next County Board meeting will be June 3 at 5:30 p.m. All members in good standing may attend.

In our motto,
Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity

Michele Talcott, President

607-349-8736

LAOH Division ONe

Barbara Walling, President 

​ Congratulations to Danielle Bulger who was announced and honored as our Woman of the Year with a brunch on Sunday, May 18. She helps with events including Irish Day and Boscov’s Friends Helping Friends fundraisers. She is a branch manager for Key Bank and is involved in community organizations including Mothers and Babies and the Vestal Rotary. Danielle alongwith her sister Michelle supports the Binghamton Fire Department in various ways including organizing the Stair Climb which honors firefighters lost to 9/11 and selling tee shirts to help support the Gaudet family at the recent Battle of the Bravest hockey game. A well-deserved honor. She lives our motto every day! Congratulations, Danielle!

Our June meeting will be the last one until September. During the summer months, when you are out and about, consider stopping by the Hall for a relaxing break, a refreshing beverage, and some friendly conversation.

On Saturday, May 17, Kate Hull of Division 2 once again organized “Pray the Rosary” at Recreation Park. Thank you, Katefor organizing this and for all those who participated.

There is still time to register for the AOH/LAOH state convention being held in Rochester from July 17-20. You can find information by visiting nyhibes2025.com

If you have not paid dues for this year, you can mail your check for $35, your membership card and a self-addressed stamped envelope to Eileen Zemek, 1960 Hawleyton Road, Binghamton NY 13903. Unpaid dues for 2025 increased to $35 as of June 1.

Please continue praying for our sister and brother Hibernians and their families who may need a supportive or healing prayer. Pope Leo XIV, our country, military, first responders and nurses could also use our prayers.

  Our next meeting is Friday, June 13. This is our last meeting until September. Please plan on bringing a dish to pass. We will say a decade of the rosary at 5:45, eat at 6 pm, and continue with our meeting. I hope you are able to join us at our meeting.

Yours in Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity,

Barb
bwalling@binghamton.edu  607-232-6367