The meeting started at 19:00 as President Greg Gibbons called the Division to order.

Candidates for Membership: Tom Reynolds proposed Chris Flynn for membership, and he was unanimously accepted as a new member and David took the St. Patrick Oath.

President Greg Gibbons recited the opening prayer, and the Division recited the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be.

Brother Vince Fitzpatrick led the Division in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. 

The singing of the opening ode, “O’Donnell Abu”, was suspended.

President Greg Gibbons declared the meeting duly open for the transaction of such business as may properly brought before it.

Recording Secretary Jerry Partsch called the Roll of Officers
President Greg Gibbons Present
Vice President Brian Tumulty Present
Chaplain Fr. Daniel Reuwer Excused
Recording Secretary Jerry Partsch Present
Financial Secretary Rich Aleksy Present
Treasurer Paul Hannan Present

Standing Committee Doug Morrison Excused
Marshall Greg Rebbert Present
Sentinel Jerry Laffey Present
Past President Pat Sullivan Present

Reading of Previous Minutes: 
Recording Secretary Jerry Partsch stated the Minutes of the previous meeting were emailed to the membership and posted online.  Pat Sullivan made a motion to accept the minutes, Tom Masarick seconded the motion, and the vote was unanimous.

Presidents Report: 
Vince Fitzpatrick was awarded Virginia Hibernian of year for 2023.

A lot of events happen and each of them takes effort, planning, and organizing to get it done.  Thanks to JP, Greg Rebbert, Tom Masarick, John Masarick, Bart Emanuel, as well as our officers

The Virginia State Meeting was on 27 July.  Various Divisions reported on their activities and charities.  The state officers gave their reports, encouraged the viewing of the state website.  As necessary use of the deceased member form.   There will be a Gaelic Festival in Front Royal on Saturday 2 November.  Father Farrell, the State Chaplin spoke about the Cathedral project.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Cathedral renovation includes a St. Patrick Statue and Stained Glass Shrine.  We have the money in our reserve (approximately $20,000) to support this effort with a $5,000 donation.  We have the Trip to Ireland savings.  The total project will cost $100,000.  They have already received donations from two other divisions, Annandale and Sterling.  Fairfax Station is voting on a donation this month.  Fr. Farrell is donating $2,500 and the students at GMU campus ministry are raising $2,500.  There are five of these shrines included in the renovation.  The Irish one is behind the other ethnic shrines as far as donations are concerned.  We have prepared an updated budget that was sent out to all members.  And we will vote on the proposed new budget, donation next month.  Fr.  Farrell will come to talk with us.  Part of our mission is to promote Irish Heritage.  I will send out a picture of the actual statue and will have brochures in the back of the room to review after the meeting.

Communications & Correspondence:  There were no communications or correspondence.

Propositions on Candidates for Membership:  Chris Flynn was welcomed into the division.

Reports:

• Greg Gibbons presented the upcoming Calendar Events
  • 18 August Lady of Knock Mass at All Saints Church 9:30 AM followed by Corporate Communion at Knights Hall (covered dish)
  • 24 August Road Cleanup 8 AM
  • 24 August Past Presidents Dinner at City Tavern 6:30 PM
  • 9 September Cookout at Meeting (covered dish)
  • 15 September Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day at Old Town Sports Pub 12-4 PM
  • 5 October Manassas Fall Jubilee
  • 19 October Hunger Project
  • 26 October Beer and Brats to benefit House of Mercy
  • 2 November Manassas Veteran’s Day Parade
• Report on Special Committees
  • Chaplain Homily Fr. Daniel Reuwer No Report
  • Charities and Missions Greg Rebbert TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) and Able Forces
  • Freedom for all Ireland Dominic Preston Report on Irish Olympic Medals
  • Standing Committee/Grievance Doug Morrison No Report
  • Historian Johnny McLaughlin No Report
  • Hunger Project Bart Emmanual No Report
  • Immigration Brian Tumulty Report on Non-immigrant Over Stayers
  • Project St. Patrick Rich Aleksy Pray for Priests, Deacons, and Seminarians
  • Pro-Life Paul Huber Article on March for Life in Jubilee edition of the Catholic Herald
  • 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
• Paul Hannan gave the Report of the Treasurer
• Rich Aleksy gave the report on Bills and Claims and Receipts of the meeting.

Unfinished Business:
The Past President Dinner chair is JP McCusker.  It will be 24 August at the City Tavern.  Plated dinner either Prime Rib or Salmon is $40.  It includes tax, tip and beverages.  Bar is cash bar.  Sign up after the meeting.  RSVP to JP.

The Picnic scheduled for 22 June was canceled.  At our 9 Sep meeting we will include a cookout/covered Dish event.

New Business:
18 August is the Lady of Knock Mass.  Followed by covered dish breakfast at the Knights’ Hall.  Sign up at the back, after the meeting.

The next road cleanup is scheduled for 24 August.  8AM Coffee and Donuts. 

East to West is going to make a hat for Father Kelley Division.  We’ll see where that goes.  Some folks have been asking about the shirts.  I have samples in the back.  It is early but we do march in the Veterans Parade. 

Good and Welfare of the Order
Prayers: Repose of the soul of Kathleen Tumulty. 

Prayers for Meg Connelly, Kay Sullivan, Maggie McCusker, Kim Ulrich, and Jeff Taylor who is Rich Aleksy’s son in law. 

Chris Sozio asked for prayers for his niece and sister.  Greg Rebbert asked for prayers for a friend who passed away.  JP McCusker asked for the prayers for the repose of the soul of Ed Wyrsch.  Prayers for Joe Martin.

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.
 
Adjournment Motion:
Tom Masarick made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Pat Sullivan and the vote was unanimous.
Closing Prayer was led by President Greg Gibbons
“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”
The Division recited an Our Father, 3 Hail Mary’s, and a 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
The Division recited 3 Hail Mary’s

Meeting Concluded at 20:02