The meeting started at 7 p.m.
President:
- Raps gavel once: “The Division will now come to order. Officers will assume their respective stations.” DO NOT STAND!
- Order: “Sentinel, keep close the meeting room door until the meeting is duly open”
- Order: “Marshal, check membership cards and ascertain if all present, are duly qualified to remain”
Marshal:
- Responds “Worthy President, I find all members to be in good standing, except (list of names)”.
Candidates for Membership:
Brian Tumulty proposed accepting Thomas Kelley and Thomas Curtin as candidates for membership. Terry Riley motions to accept Charles Kelley as a new member/Second by John Masarick. Unanimous. Thomas Curtin sponsored by Brian Tumulty. John Masarick motions to accept Thomas Curtin/Second by Paul Hannan. Unanimous. Oaths administered by President Greg Gibbons.The new members recited the St. Patrick’s Pledge.
President:
- Raps gavel once: “All members please stand”
- President led the opening prayer
he name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Amen. And 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.”
President: Say one:
- Our Father
- Hail Mary
- Glory Be
President: Select someone to lead the Pledge of Allegiance
- Worthy Recorder, please lead the division in the Pledge of Allegiance
- All Members say the Pledge of Allegiance
President: Singing of Opening Ode, “O’Donnell Abu”
- We will suspend the singing of the Opening Ode
President: “I now declare this meeting duly open for the transaction of such business as may properly be brought before it.”
- Rap the gavel once “all please be seated.”
Meeting Agenda:
Recording Secretary, please call the Roll of Officers: (P: Present, E: Excused, A: Absent)
| President: | Greg Gibbons | P |
| Vice President: | Brian Tumulty | E |
| Chaplain: | Fr. Daniel Reuwer | E |
| Recording Secretary: | Jerry Partsch | E |
| Financial Secretary: | Richard Aleksy | P |
| Treasurer: | Paul Hannan | P |
| Standing Committee: | Douglas Morrison | E |
| Marshall: | Greg Rebbert | P |
| Sentinel: | Jerry Laffey | E |
| Past President: | Pat Sulivan | E |
Reading of Previous Minutes: Recording Secretary: Mike Riley on Behalf of Jerry Partsch
- Minutes were posted online on March 25 and emailed to the membership.
- John Masarick made a motion to accept the minutes.
- Seconded by Greg Rebbert
- Unanimous vote to accept the minutes as posted.
- Rap gavel, minute accepted.
Presidents Report:
Brothers,
The First Quarter was very busy, and we have a slow period coming. I’d like to consider a Club room, Friendship, event.
The 8 March AOH sponsored Fish Fry was a success. We received a check for $1,125. It was provided to the Financial Secretary, previously he was provided the tips from the bar. Kevin O’Connell was the main bartender with help from others. Thanks to all who helped and especially John Masarick the chair for this event. The Manassas Parade was a fun event. Our next parade is the Veterans’ Day parade. We will get to show the colors again. The St. Pat’s Dinner Dance on 16 March was a big success it advertised Irish Heritage. St. Patrick, himself, made an appearance. Great job and support. Tom, John, Paul, Dennis, and others to be commended. Doesn’t happen without member support. Bar tips of $111 were turned over to the Financial Secretary, attendance & help was great. We’ve been busy but it is a good busy. Need pictures at all our events. The website continues to impress. The links to articles and pictures are great. Thank you, Brian. How do we get more traffic? More social media?
Your efforts are truly appreciated. Father Kelley Division lives the motto Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity
.Communications & Correspondence: Mike Riley on behalf of Jerry Partsch
- Willing Warriors thanks us for the donation to the Warrior Retreat at Bull Run..
Propositions on Candidates for Membership: Brian Tumulty
- Charles Kelley and Thomas Curtin were welcomed into the division.
Reports:
- Raffle Ticket Sales Stats Greg G
- Calendar Events Greg G
26-27 April – All Saints Parish Festival Clean-up
April TBD – Past President’s Dinner – Greg Rebbert to set up details.
- St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance 16 March Tom M
- Report on Special Committees:
| Reports On | Chair | Mark |
| Chaplain Homily | Fr. Daniel Reuwer | No Report |
| Charities and Missions | Greg Rebbert | Project St. Patrick |
| Freedom for all Ireland | Dominic Preston | No Report |
| Standing Committee/Grievance | Doug Morrison | No Report |
| Historian | Johnny McLaughlin | Report on John Sullivan |
| Hunger Project | Bart Emanual | No Report |
| Immigration | Brian Tumulty | No Report |
| Project St. Patrick | Rich Aleksy | Report provided |
| Pro-Life | Paul Huber | Report provided |
| Publicity/Webmaster | Brian Tumulty | No Report |
| Report on the Sick/Visitation | Bill Yochem | No Report |
| Strategic Planner | Mike Riley | No Report |
| Veterans Affairs | Doug Morrison | No Report |
Unfinished Business:
- FKD Golf Outing will be Friday 10 May at Prince William Golf Course. Proceeds to support FKD Charities. Need teams to sign up.
- Past President Dinner, Greg Rebbert is coordinating with OTSP.
- AOH Virginia State Board is 4 May. Greg is unable to attend, Brian Tumulty may attend. Is there anyone who would like to attend with Brian?
New Business:
- Next road cleanup is scheduled for 18 May. It coincides with the 2024 Great American Clean Up 25 March to 31 May 2024.
- Next Hunger Project is 1 Jun 10AM to 2 PM at the Wellington Giant, 10100 Dumfries Road.
- Charities Committee is being formed. It will consider potential donations for St. Patrick Statue and an Irish Brigade Monument. Both supports promoting our Irish Heritage. There was also a suggestion that we consider Tunnels to Towers. If you would like to be on the Committee, let Greg Gibbons know.
- All Saints Parish Festival is 26-27 April. In the past we have been asked to help clean up. (Under Calendar discussion)
Good and Welfare of the Order
- In past years, we have not conducted a Division Meeting in July. IAW our By-Laws we need a vote to approve not having a July meeting. Do we have a motion to cancel the July Division meeting? Greg Rebbert makes a motion to cancel the July meeting/Second by Kevin O’Connell. Vote was unanimous.
- We have posted our minutes on the website. The Blue Book says we should not due to the “secret” content. Mike Riley our Strategic Planner will investigate and challenge this restriction. We will continue to post the minutes until resolved. As an interim measure we will eliminate the closing statement that states we will not discuss our meetings with anyone. Greg Rebbert questions the conflict of the Blue Book and our need to keep members informed.
- Prayers: For successful recovery Kay Sullivan, Kathleen Tumulty, Maggie McCusker, Kim Ulrich, Doug Morrison, and Pat Sullivan.
- Any Other Prayers or intentions or announcements. Dave Riley, Chris Sozio’s’ brother-in-law and sister, Pete Gibbons
Rap the gavel for all to stand:
Prayer to St. Jude:
Saint Jude, glorious Apostle, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the name of the traitor has caused you to be forgotten by many, but the true Church invokes you universally as the Patron of difficult cases, and of thing almost despaired of. Pray for us who are so helpless and alone. Intercede with God for us that he brings visible and speedy help. Come to our assistance in this great need that we may receive the consolation and help of heaven in all our necessities, tribulations, sufferings and particularly with those mentioned in the Good and Welfare of the Order and those who’s intentions are on our hearts, and that we may bless God and you with the Elect throughout Eternity. Amen.
Rap the gavel to be seated.
Adjournment Motion:
President: “Is there a motion to Adjourn”
- John Masarick made a motion to adjourn.
- Seconded by Greg Rebbert.
- There was no discussion.
- Vote was unanimous.
President: Raps gavel once, asks all to stand, and leads the Closing Prayer
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.”
President: “Let us pray for our deceased Brothers & today Sisters especially Mary Burns & Agnes Aleksy. Bill Yochem’s Mom passed away. <ike Curry’s Mom recently passed away.
All say:
- Our Father
- 3 Hail Mary Mary’s
- Glory Be
President: “Eternal Rest grant to them, O Lord”
Members: “And let perpetual light shine upon them”
President: “May they rest in peace”
Members: “Amen”
PRAYERS FOR VOCATIONS
President: Lead division in saying 3 Hail Mary’s
- Hail Mary
- Hail Mary
- Hail Mary
President:
- 50/50 Raffle Drawing:
- Refreshments available
Meeting Conclusion
President: Raps the gavel saying:
“This meeting now stands adjourned until our next regular meeting on Monday, May 13, except in case of emergency, in which event, you will be duly notified”
Time End: 20:00
