Highlights of the Meeting: Changes to the calendar and new events were discussed. Father Kelley Division candidates for the 12 December election were identified. Food for the Medical Missionaries was collected. Sale of the division Cookbooks was accomplished. The results of our activities over the last month were reviewed. The schedule of activities for the remainder of the year were discussed. Planned fund raising events were also discussed.
The meeting was called to order at 7:31 PM at the George Brent Council of the Knights of Columbus Basement, 9290 Stonewall Road in Manassas by President Pat Sullivan.
Recitation of the opening prayer & Pledge of Allegiance: In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Amen. In the name of St. Patrick, the Glorious Apostle of Ireland, I open this meeting and beseech our Heavenly Father to watch over us and protect us. May He grant us that peace and harmony will always prevail among us, and that Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity will inspire all our deliberations, through Christ our Lord, Amen.
- Hail Mary x
- Pledge of Allegiance x
Roll call of Officers for Fraternal Year 2022 (Present, Absent or Excused):
| President: | Patrick Sullivan | P |
| Vice President: | Daniel O’Leary | E |
| Chaplain: | Father Daniel Reuwer | E |
| Recording Secretary: | Michael Eggleston | P |
| Financial Secretary: | Richard Aleksy | P |
| Treasurer: | Richard Ring | P |
| Standing Committee: | Douglas Morrison | P |
| Marshall: | Greg Murray | E |
| Sentinel: | Greg Gibbons | P |
| Past President: | Tom Masarick | P |
Minutes from previous meeting, Mike Eggleston: The 10 October 2022 Minutes were distributed to all members and were posted to the Division website on 3 November. One word change was proposed by J. P. McCusker and posted to our website. A motion to approve the minutes as amended was made, seconded and the members voted to approve the minutes as posted on the Division website.
President’s Report: Pat Sullivan: Last Monday a National meeting was held. All of the delegates who went to the National convention could monitor, but not participate. Duties and responsibilities were discussed. Pat will try to get a copy of these for Rich Aleksy who is updating our Officer’s Guide and is getting information on chairman responsibilities.
We had many activities: We completed our First Hibernian Hunger Project Food drive in a couple of years (thanks to Bart Emanuel and all who helped). We also participated in the Veterans Day parade, Deceased Member’s Mass and division breakfast that was organized by Greg Gibbons. In the Hibernian Digest we have an article that discussed our support to the Down’s Syndrome Buddy Walk Parade. The article includes a photo but left out Chris Sozio who worked hard for this event. It is a worthwhile event that we should support in the future.
Propositions for Membership: Pete Hawkins: No new propositions for membership.
Communications & Correspondence, Mike Eggleston: A thank you letter was received from Medical Missionaries for our contribution to their organization.
Calendar Events/Special Reports:
Officer Elections: J. P. McCusker provided information on nominations of Father Kelley Division Officers for 2023. These are: Pat Sullivan, President; Greg Gibbons, Vice President; Mike Eggleston, Recording Secretary; Rich Aleksy, Financial Secretary; Brian Tumulty, Treasurer; Doug Morrison, Standing Committee; Gregg Rebbert, Marshall and Paul Hannan, Sentinel.
Trip to Ireland Ticket Sales: J.P. McCusker reported that we have sold 244 tickets and things are moving along well.
Cookbook Status: Mike Eggleston: We have received our cookbooks and are selling them for $15 each. Most of this money goes to our charities. See me after this meeting with cash or check. Also, you can take copies on consignment sell them and pay me later. I have flyers here if anyone wants them and they are also on our website.
Calendar of Events: Pete Hawkins: Pete distributed the Calendar of Events and discussed them. Pete needs someone to take the lead for the officer installation dinner on 14 January 2023. He later mentioned that A Celtic Christmas with Sean Heely will be performed at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas on Sunday, 11 December.
Special Committees:
Chaplain’s Reflection, Father Daniel Reuwer: No Report.
Charities and Missions, Greg Rebbert: No Report.
Freedom for all Ireland (FFAI), Dominic Preston: No Report.
Report on the Standing Committee/Grievance, Doug Morrison: No Report.
Historian, Mike Eggleston: Mike provided his report on the Easter Rising.
Hunger Project, Bart Emanuel: No Report
Immigration, Rick Ring: No Report.
Political Education Chair (PEC), Vince Fitzpatrick: No Report.
Project St. Patrick, Rich Aleksy: We have 48 seminarians in the Arlington Archdiocese. One is from All Saints. Continue to pray for our seminarians. One of checks that we will send goes to Project St. Patrick.
Pro-Life, VACANT.
Publicity/Webmaster, Brian Tumulty: No Report.
Report on the Sick/Visitation, Bill Yochem: No Report.
Strategic Planner, Mike Riley: Mike provided his Strategic Plan.
Veterans Affairs, Doug Morrison: Doug provided his report Veterans Report.
Bills and Claims, Rich Aleksy:
Rich reported Income:
50/50 Raffle: $35.00
Ireland Raffle $1,530.00
Bracelets: $5.00
Magnets $15.00
Total: $1585.00
Vouchers: Division Cookbook Advance Deposit: $657.25
Annual dues should be paid in December.
Report of the Treasurer, Rick Ring: Rick provided his Treasurer’s Report.
Unfinished business: Doug Morrison asked about the status of Hibernian shirts for the Brothers. Pat Sullivan indicated that he is picking up several samples that can be shown at the December meeting. Members can select what they want and orders can then be placed.
New Business: The President reminded all that while we discussed cookbooks, there are other items such as car magnets and tickets for the trip to Ireland that we can sell. No one is selling these directly so we rely on events. It’s the Christmas season so we should give these as Christmas presents.
Good and Welfare of the Order:
Chris Sozio asked that we keep his father who is due to have surgery in our prayers. Chris also asked for prayers for other relatives who are ill. Paul Huber explained that he has had health issues for the last few years and thanked everyone for welcoming him back.
Adjournment: The president made a motion to adjourn that was seconded and approved by vote of those present.
Closing Prayer: In the Name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. And in the name of St. Patrick, the Glorious Apostle of Ireland, I declare this meeting closed. Grant, O Lord, who makes the minds of the faithful to be of one will, that we, thy people may love what Thou has commanded, and desire what Thou has promised, and that amid the changes of the world our hearts may ever love and obey Thee, through Christ Our Lord, Amen. For our deceased Brothers:
- Our Father
- 3 Hail Mary’s
- Glory Be
- 3 more Hail Mary’s for vocations
Brother Doug Morrison won the Presidents special raffle.
Adjourned: The President cautioned the brothers against speaking of anything that transpired at this meeting. The President noted that the next Division Meeting is scheduled for Monday, 12 December 2022. The meeting was adjourned at 8:12 PM.
