​​​BROOME COUNTY LAOH JUNIORS

Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, and supported the Election Night Spaghetti dinner fundraiser.  We appreciate Cortese Restaurant for the donation of sauce and Sam’s Club for donating salad and rolls as well as the AOH and LAOH Division 2 for their generous donations.   A special shout-out to the Juniors, their families and volunteers who cook and volunteer in the kitchen and dining room.  The support of the community, members and all those who came for dinner made this a huge success!   

Thanking Our Veterans: At the November meeting the Juniors made 14 Thanksgiving baskets that included a grocery gift card for local Veterans and families.  They also made fleece blankets that were donated as well.  American Legion Post 80 will distribute the baskets. Non-perishable items were also donated to Outreach Ministries of the Southern Tier who serve 200-250 people daily. Thank you to everyone who dropped off groceries and monetary donations. We appreciate it.

We are happy to adopt a family for Christmas again this year.     Our senior Junior members will shop for the family and our members will wrap the gifts at the next meeting for delivery to RISE. 

Our next meeting is Sunday, December 15 at 1pm at the hall on Main St.   Following our meeting, we will wrap the gifts for our adopted family, take care of thank you notes, and work on some fun Christmas crafts.  We will learn about Irish Christmas music while crafting.   Remember to bring your “Secret Santa” gift.

We wish everyone a Merry and Blessed Christmas.

We welcome young ladies who are Irish-by birth/descent/adoption between the ages of five and eighteen that are practicing Catholics to apply for membership.  To apply contact your Division President or pick up an application at the Hall.

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

LAOH Division ONe

Barbara Walling, President 

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with many blessings and gratitude for all we are thankful for every day. 

Marijo Gallagher joined our division at our November meeting.  We look forward to getting to know you and you getting to know us. 

Our all-division Christmas party will be held on Saturday, December 7th.  Reservations will be taken until December 3rd by contacting me or signing up at the hall. 

On Saturday, December 14, at 2:00 pm the Wreaths Across America ceremony will be held at the Savage-Demarco Funeral Home on Conklin Avenue in Binghamton.  After the ceremony we will go to two cemeteries in Conklin to place the wreaths.  All are welcome to attend. 

Thank you to Bernadette Burke and volunteers for decorating our tree at Roberson Museum’s Home for the Holidays.   The theme for our tree is Irish Knits and Tweeds.  Home for the Holidays is open until January 4.

I found it wonderful seeing so many members supporting events at the hall during November including Bar Bingo, the Juniors Election Day spaghetti dinner, The Luck O’the Irish Raffle drawing, Division 2’s Sock Hop, or just stopping in to spend time with friends.

Dues for 2025 are now being collected.  You may pay your dues at our monthly meeting or mail your check, membership card and a self-addressed stamped envelope to Eileen Zemek, 1960 Hawleyton Road, Binghamton NY 13903. 

Please remember in your prayers our sister and brother Hibernians who may need a healing prayer.  Continuing prayers go to our military, first responders and health care workers.

Our December meeting will be on Friday, December 13th.  This will be our holiday dinner.  Please feel free to bring a dish to pass.  We will say a decade of the Rosary at 5:30 pm, eat at 6 pm, with our meeting to follow after dinner.  We will be collecting unwrapped gifts for the children at the Children’s Home of Wyoming Conference.  I look forward to seeing you at the meeting. 

Wishing a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and yours!

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

LAOH County Board

Marie Davenport, President

The next meeting of the County Board will be Tuesday, December 3 at 5:30.

At the meeting, the election of officers will take place for two-year terms beginning January 2025. Please attend as all members of LAOH 1 and 2 in good standing are eligible to vote.

Wishing each of you and your families a blessed Christmas.

In our Motto of Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity,

Marie Davenport, President (607)727-6102

LAOH Division Two

Deborah Burke, President

  As we approach the end of another year, we reflect on the wonderful memories and accomplishments we made together during the year. We are fortunate to have such a wonderful group of hardworking people. Thank you for all your contributions this year.

We appreciate the generous donations from our Hibernian family for the “Sock Hop for Socks” event.  Socks are a major need for the homeless and were donated to Rescue Mission for Men, Women and Children, St. James Food Pantry, St. Paul’s/St. Mary’s, George’s Garments and infant socks to Birthright.   A special thank you to Susan Connors who hosts the event and delivers the socks.  It is a fun evening of music and comradery while raising awareness for the homeless and filling a need in the community. 

The AOH/LAOH Christmas Party is December 7th at 6pm.   All members, spouses and guest are welcome for music, comradery and dinner. Cash bar.  There is a reservation sheet located at the hall or call the hall (607) 724-5588. Please let us know by December 3rd. 

In keeping with our tradition for several years, LAOH Div. 2 is donating to Wreaths across America.  Everyone is welcome to the ceremony on December 14th at 2pm at Savage Funeral Home on Conklin Avenue. 

The installation of new Officers for the AOH, Broome County LAOH Board and LAOH Junior Division will in January of 2025, date to be announced.

The Parade Committee is ramping up for the St. Patrick’s Day parade to be held on March 1, 2025. Consider taking an advertisement in the Parade Ad Journal.  This is a great way to showcase your business or to include a personal note. For information, contact me at (607) 772-0280.   The proceeds help with the cost of the sponsoring the parade.

Thank you to our members for the generous donations for the Thanksgiving basket donated to a needy family.  We are collecting mittens, hats, and scarves for the needy.  You can bring to the next meeting or drop at the hall.  Eileen Rowley will distribute throughout the community.

Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, December 15 at 6pm. We will have our Christmas celebration. Please bring a dish to share for our holiday dinner and an unwrapped baby gift for Birthright.  If you wish to participate in the gift exchange, a $10 wrapped gift.

Please keep in your prayers our Hibernians and family members who are experiencing health issues during the holiday season.

 May the everlasting message of Christmas fill your heart and home with joy now and throughout the coming year. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas filled with love and the spirit of giving.

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