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Crowning of Our Lady of Knock
May 7, 2010
Division 7 Junior Girls and Boys
"You-Tube" Location:
Click Here
(You Tube Video Revised 5/15/2010 with more
smiling faces! :>)
Spaghetti Dinner
May 7, 2010
Hosted by The Division 7 Juniors
Benefit to "The Make-A-Wish" Foundation |
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Connecting With The Past
Larry Wolff recently
found at a garage sale a 1978 edition of “Old Brooklyn in Early
Photographs 1865 – 1929”
While
browsing through the pages he noticed a familiar picture. One that was
always on his grandmother’s dresser. After confirming that the photo in
the book and the one on the dresser were the same he made some family
inquires.
The
snappy looking gentlemen in the photo turned out to be his
Great-Grandfather, Peter Meehan, born 1859 and born in the County of
Leithrim.
He was
the driver of the last horse drawn delivery wagon in Brooklyn NY. Peter
Meehan delivered residential packages for the “Namm Store” located at
Fulton and Hoyt Streets.
The building itself, where this photo was taken, was the Brooklyn
landmark “Alhambra Apartment House” located at Nostrand Ave between
Macon and Halsey Street.
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Herman Boyle Awarded
Lifetime Membership
Herman Boyle has been awarded "Lifetime
Membership" by the National Board of the A.O.H.
Herman continues to be a very important member of Division 7. He is a
cornerstone in which anyone can turn to and consult. A humble practicing
Catholic, Herman never seeks praise or rewards. He continually practices
the concept of 'Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity".
Herman made his major degree in 1972.
He was the Division Seven President from 1984 to 1985.
He held previous positions of Recording Secretary, (1980 - 1981);
Financial Secretary, (1978 - 1979); and was the Suffolk County Marshall
during the years of 1978 to 1979.
Herman also held the position of the Corporation President from 1982 to
1983.
Herman continues to be the Project Children Committee Chairman, a
position he has held since 1981.
His contributions also include being a member of the Scholarship
Committee, 5k WALK/RUN Committee, Project Children Golf Committee and
the Finance Committee.
Even with all this engagement, Herman, as a Charter Member of the Roisin
Dubh Band, continues to play the 'Pipes' with the band.
Herman is also a past chairmen of the Athletic Club.
Presenting the recognition plaque is newly installed President of
Division 7, Vic Vogel.
Looking on is newly installed Marshal, Shawn O'Neill.
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James J. Walsh Honored
for his 50 Years as a Hibernian
and Charter Member of Division 7.
Our Ballroom was named in his honor
Friday, January 15th 2010
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Renaming of Kings
Highway in Hauppauge |
Katherine Klahn
Deputy Public Information Officer
Islip Town
Please join me, Suffolk County Legislator John Kennedy and the Ryan
family in remembering Sgt. Michael W. Ryan with the symbolic naming of
Kings Highway in Hauppauge in his name.
A ceremony was held in front
of the HYO Complex, Kings Highway,
Hauppauge on Tuesday, September 1st .
Michael passed away from Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma because of his brave
work at the World Trade Center in the weeks after 9/11. Before becoming
sick, Michael enjoyed his work as a New York City Police Officer, and
especially enjoyed his role as Vice President of Hauppauge Football at
the HYO Complex, which is why the Town-owned streets in front of the
complex will be symbolically dedicated to his memory.
Regards,
Phil Nolan
Supervisor, Islip Town
Photo by Bob Coppola
Town of Islip Photographer
Phone - 467-3300
To reach the complex, you get off at Long
Island Expressway exit 56N
(Rte 111 - Wheeler Rd).
Go North on 111 for approximately 1/4 mile to Kings Highway.
Make a left on to Kings Highway and go about 300 feet to the field on
your right.
(This is near the same general area of the Hauppauge Court complex and
motor vehicle.)
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2009
New York State Junior Girl Hibernian of The Year
At the 2009 Biennial New York State Convention,
held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Albany,
Division 7 Junior Girl, Bridget Hanley,from East Islip, was honored as
the recipient of the
Voelker-O’Leary Award, 2009 Junior Girl Hibernian of the Year.
In attendance for the award presentation on Friday, July 10,
2009, by the New York State L.A.O.H., was Bridget's father, John Hanley,
member of Division 7 A.O.H., Kathy Conway, NYS LAOH Immediate Past
President, Charlene Gibbs, Division 7 L.A.O.H Vice President and Jr.
Girl Coordinator, Alice Faughnan Division 7 L.A.O.H.President, Winnie
Morissey, Suffolk County L.A.O.H. President and Vic Vogel, Division 7
A.O.H. Vice President and Div 7 Jr.Boys Coordinator. |
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Vic Vogel -
New York State District 6 Director
Vic Vogel, vice-president of A.O.H.Division 7,
East Islip, was elected at the Biennial New York State Convention held
in Albany New York on July 11, 2009 as New York State Director of
District 6.
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Statue of Our Lady of Knock Installed - July 6 2009
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"Shamrocks In Suffolk
A History of the Hibernians In Suffolk from
1946 to 1976
By Mike McCormickThis file
is in PDF format and
is about 8MB. Depending on your
provider and you computer it may take
time to download.
Click on Picture To View File
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Make-A-Wish - 2010
Make-A-Wish
The AOH Division 7 Junior Girls and Boys hosted a meeting with the
Make-A-Wish representatives
on Monday Jan 11, 2010.
Bridget Hanley and Connor
Faughnan, presidents, presented this year’s check to the Make-A-Wish
representative.
Division 7 is very proud of the Junior Boys and Girls!
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Previous Posters |
Definition of a Veteran
A veteran - whether active duty, retired,
national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in their life,
wrote a blank check made payable to
"The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my
life."
That is Honor, and there are way too many
people in this country who no longer understand it.
Author Unknown |
Only two defining forces
have ever offered to die for you;
Jesus Christ and the American Soldier.
One died for your soul;
the other for your freedom.
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New York City - Saint
Patrick Day Parade - March 17 2008
The Ladies of Division 7
marching with the Suffolk LAOH
and
leading the marchers was
Division 7 Roisin Dubh Pipe Band |
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The Roisin
Dubh Pipe Band celebrated its 25th
Anniversary in 2006.
The banner
displaying this achievement was carried in each of the St. Patrick’s Day
Parade that they marched in.
This is the
New York City Parade. Congratulations to the current band members and
its past alumni!
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GAA CHAMPIONSHIP FOOTBALL
GAA Live Games from Ireland
Every Sunday through September
Saturday's will vary.
SCHEDULE
Please check website or hall for
actual games.
Donation $20
If you take the Long Island Rail
Road
Use the 'Great River' stop.
Our location is on the South side of the tracks
and about 1/5 mile West.
Check at Hall 631-581-9317 Ext 3
Donation
Directions to A.O.H.
Div 7 Hall
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BLOCK
PARTY
On Saturday July 9, 2005,
Division 7 hosted a "Block Party" for the delegates of the New York State
Convention.
Entertainment in the street was
supplied by Jerry Finley, along with Irish step dancing
performed by dancers from the Hunt School of Dance. Additionally our own
Roisin Dubh Pipe Band performed as well.
All the delegates were unanimous
in that not only did they have a great time but were overwhelmed by the
appearance of the statue of Our Lady of Knock.
Division 7 members who worked on
providing the support for this occasion should be proud of their
accomplishment.
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Where are you?
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picture.) |
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Roisin Dubh Web Site
Congratulations to the Roisin Dubh Pipe Band
for establishing their own web site!
Visit this location: http://www.rdpb.com |
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PROJECT CHILDREN
Any member or friends of member's,
interested in hosting a child from Northern
Ireland this year,
please contact
Herman Boyle at 631-277-2377
This is for 4 weeks during the summer, approximately from July 1 through
August 10.
It is a great experience for your children to see how other children
live.
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The victims and the surviving members of families
of the
World Trade Disaster and associated terrorist acts.
Please pray for:
PRAY FOR THE SICK:
In the event of sickness or a death in the family,
please call the Hall at 581-9317 and leave a message.
Chairman of the Committee
on the Sick; John Fitzpatrick
581-5705
or, Missions and Charities Chairlady Liz Colgan,
277-2248 |
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Annual dues are now $40 if paid prior to March
17 and $48 if paid after.
If paying by check, please put your member
number on your check.
Payments can be left in the green locked mail
box found just outside the pub room.
If paying in cash, please put your name and
membership number on the outside of the envelope.
Any
member that cannot afford the dues, see the Division President. |
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New Members
John Hanley
is
accepting applications for new members. Contact John for applications
and screening information.
Appropriate
attire is requested for the Shamrock Degree.
Application Form
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RESPECT LIFE
For Information
see the
Monthly
Newsletter at the top of page.
RESPECT LIFE
John F. Walsh,
is the Right To Life Chairman for Division Seven.
“See, I will not
forget you. I have carved you on the palm of my hand.” Isaiah 49:15
Please
pray to end abortion.
Our Lady of Knock Pray For Us
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SCHOLARSHIPS
If you have a high school student that may be
eligible for an award see
Tom McEnroe for applications. (581-7543)
There will be two, $3000 awards awarded.
All applications must be in by April 1, 2010.
High School graduation and SAT June scores are essential.
Applications are self-explanatory.
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Division 7
L.A.O.H. Scholarship Information
Eligibility: In order to
apply, the applicant or his/her parent, grandparent,
guardian must be a Major Degree Member of Division 7. Applicant
must also be accepted or currently enrolled in an accredited
educational/vocational program of study. This scholarship is open to all
members and their families regardless of age or gender.
Completed application is to be received on or before June 1, 2010.
APPLICATION
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New York State
Scholarship Information |
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Scholarship
Tom Conway, Chairman
New York State AOH offers a
scholarship to a current High School Senior.
Is there a member of your
family who is graduating from High School this June? The New York State
Board generously awards the Austin V. Carew State Scholarship each year
to a deserving student whose parents/guardians are active members and
who have taken their Major Degree. The student must sit for our
scholarship exam which tests knowledge of Irish History. In addition the
student’s SAT scores are also considered in determining the recipient of
the scholarship. Enclosed you will find the necessary information and
application which must be completed for a student to qualify for the
exam. If you have any questions, send me an e-mail message
tomconway35@yahoo.com. Let’s get the news of this scholarship out to
all our members.
Some reminders:
1) Parents or
Guardians of the student must have Major Degree.
2) Student must take
our Irish History exam.
3) SAT scores must be
provided.
4) Applications must
be sent to the Scholarship Chairman by:
5) Information on the
scholarship exam will follow upon receipt of application.
This scholarship is funded by
the James F. Hayes Memorial Golf Tournament, which will be held in East
Durham.
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Application and Information (Adobe PDF ) |
Application and Information (Word Format) |
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Moved - Moving
If you plan on moving and want to continue to
receive the Newsletter, please give your change of address to Al Norton.
Also, if you know of a member who has moved and is not receiving their
newsletter, please encourage that person to notify Al Norton.
Snowbirds: Newsletters are
not forwarded by the Post Office.
If you want to make arrangements for the
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DISPOSAL OF AMERICAN FLAGS
The Elks Lodge at 199 Islip Ave (Rte 111), Islip NY
has converted an old Mail Box for the disposal of old or worn American
Flags.
They are located North of the Islip LIRR station on
Islip Ave. About one-half block from the "Little House of Shamrocks".
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"TO THE
COLORS" |
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