LAOH Division ONe

Barbara Walling, President 

Our September weather has been amazing with an abundance of nice weather.

Cheers to the 20th Annual Half-Way to St. Patrick’s Hooley on September 13th.    The evening was enjoyable with entertainment by The Shambles, the Edward P. Maloney Memorial Pipe Band and the Carle School of Irish Dance along with good food, friends, drawings for raffle baskets, chances to win a gift card from the restaurant board and a chance to win a 50/50 raffle.   A huge thank you to the Hooley Committee and all who supported the Hooley. 

At our September meeting, KATHY BLODGETT was presented with a National Life Membership Award.  This award is given by the National LAOH to a sister who has performed outstanding and distinguished service to the LAOH for at least 25 years.  This is an amazing accomplishment and a great honor.  Not only has Kathy been an active member since 1983, holds her degree, has been an officer at both the division and county levels, has received our Division’s Woman of the Year award, has been on the Corporation that oversees our hall, she  is very involved in either chairing or assisting at fundraisers, is a member of the Hibernian Parade Committee, is very involved at her Parish and in the community and she is always there if a family member or Hibernian sister or brother needs her.  She lives our motto every day!  CONGRATULATIONS, KATHY on a well-deserved honor.

There is still time to get your Boscov’s Friends Helping Friends shopping pass from Maureen Ryenolds at our October meeting.  The pass costs $5 which is total profit for us.  The pass is good for 25% off on most items.  A great way to start your holiday shopping.  The event will be held on Tuesday, October 22. 

The AOH Corporation’s Luck of the Irish drawing is November 14th.  The profit from this drawing benefits the upkeep of our Hall. Please consider purchasing a ticket. Tickets are $50 each.  Buy a chance, go in with friends on a ticket, five prizes awarded for five lucky winners!  Tickets are available from board members or at the hall. 

Dues are now $30.  If you have not yet paid dues for this year, please mail your check made out to LAOH Division 1 for $30, your membership card, and a self-addressed stamped envelope to Eileen Zemek, 1960 Hawleyton Road, Binghamton NY 13903. 

Remember in your prayers our sister and brother Hibernians and families who are ill, recuperating or struggling in any way.  Pray also, for those in our military, first responders and health care workers. 

 Upcoming events:
Friday, October 18, AOH Turkey Party
Tuesday, October 22, Boscov’s Friends Helping Friends, 9 am until 11 pm Saturday, October 26, Halloween Party
Our Harvest Dinner will be held at our October 11th meeting.  If you wish, please bring a dish to pass. A decade of the Rosary will be said at 5:30 pm, dinner at 6:00 pm, followed by our meeting.    Hoping you are able to join us.

Yours in Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity
Barb, bwalling@binghamton.edu  - 607-232-6367

LAOH County Board

Marie Davenport, President

Thank you to the Hooley Committee of LAOH Divisions I and II for another fun evening at the Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day Hooley.  The event takes considerable hard work and cooperation by members.

Please support the upcoming Luck of the Irish drawing sponsored by the Corporation. The drawing will take place in November.

Do you have any young students in your family in grades 6 through 12? Please encourage them to enter the Irish History Writing Contest by submitting an entry to the Irish Historian in either Division 1 or 2.

The AOH will hold their Turkey Party in October and would appreciate your attendance and donations.
In our Motto of Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity,

Marie Davenport, President (607)727-6102

​​​BROOME COUNTY LAOH JUNIORS

Save the date for the Junior Spaghetti dinner fundraiser on November 5th, Election Day from 5:00 to 7:00.  Our Junior members transform our hall into an Italian restaurant for a delicious dinner. Adults $15 and $5 for children under 10. Tickets will go on sale soon. Take out also available.

The 2024-2025 LAOH Irish History Contest Topic is “The Golden Age of Irish Literature.”  Encourage your children (need not be related to an AOH or LAOH member) to experience the poems of a Nobel Prize winner or watch a movie based on a play by an Irish playwright and enter the contest.     Generous cash awards for the top winners from the Broome County LAOH, NY State and LAOH National.   Information is available in the flyer or contact Kathleen Nilsson, Irish Historian for further information.   

We are actively recruiting new members, ages six 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. Junior members who sponsor a new member receive a special gift!

Our next meeting will be October 20th at 1:30 at the AOH.   We will have our meeting, do a fun craft and start our project with the jewelry and frames we collected from our generous Hibernian ladies.

In our motto, Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity.
Debbie Burke and Eileen Rowley Junior Co-0rdinators 607-727-7183, 607-761-0212

LAOH Division Two

Deborah Burke, President

  October has returned with its brilliant colors, cool temperatures and sunny, cloudless, sapphire skies.  It is my favorite time of year, and I hope we all enjoy it before it escapes for another year.

Thank you to the Hooley committee and our volunteers who worked hard, donated and came to the 20th annual Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day Hooley in September. As always, a wonderful time! We are proud to donate the proceeds of the 50/50 raffle to “I can Ride”.

The donations and support of the Fall Rummage sale are greatly appreciated.  Thank you to everyone who volunteered.

The AOH Corporation has two Board members who will complete their term on the board at the end of the year. A Nominating committee has begun the process for candidates for the upcoming election.  Consider a seat on the Board (3-year term) where you will participate in decisions concerning our hall and bar.  Let your Division President or a Board member know if you are interested.  

The 2024-2025 LAOH Irish History Contest Topic is “The Golden Age of Irish Literature” has kicked off.  Information is included in the flyer and available at the AOH hall.

Make a reservation for our delicious Shepherd’s Pie dinner October 5 from 4 to 6pm.  Take-out $15 or enjoy at the hall.    See flyer for details.

Don’t miss the AOH Turkey Party on October 18 from 7 to 10pm at the Hall.  Come with family and friends to enjoy a night of fun, food, and take a chance on the many raffles!

Get your brooms out ladies!   The Halloween party is Oct. 26 at 6pm.  Bring a scary snack to share.   Free admission.

Our LAOH Junior Division will have the annual spaghetti dinner on Election Day, November 5th from 5:00 to 7:00.  Adults $15 and $5 for children under 10.  Tickets will go on sale soon.   Donations (bread, parmesan cheese, pasta, salad dressing, napkins, or money) to defray expenses are appreciated.

Luck of the Irish tickets are on sale for $50.  Don’t miss your chance to win one of 5 prizes of $500 to $2500.   You can get your ticket at the hall or from a corporation officer.   Drawing is at the hall on November 14 at 7pm.

Please join your sisters at our next division meeting on Wednesday, October 16th at 7 pm.  Since 1571, Mary, Queen of the Holy Rosary, is venerated in October.  We will say the rosary in her honor before our meeting at 6:30. 

Yours in Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity,
Debbie, dburke8@stny.rr.com - (607) 772-0280