Paul Hannan, Secretary
Highlights of the Meeting: The meeting opened at 7 p.m. The marshall checked membership cards. The opening prayer was said followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll of Officers:
President Greg Gibbons Present
Vice President Brian Tumulty Present
Chaplain Fr. Daniel Reuwer Excused
Recording Secretary Paul Hannan Present
Financial Secretary Richard Aleksy Present
Treasurer Michael Eggleston Present
Standing Committee Douglas Morrison Excused
Marshall Johnny McLaughlin Present
Sentinel Jerry Laffey Present
Past President Pat Sullivan Present
Reading of Previous Meeting Minutes by Paul Hannan was approved as read.
Note: Minutes and reports will be posted on the website.
President’s Report:
Thank you to Kevin, Vince, and Greg for the Beer Tasting event. I believe everyone who attended had an enjoyable time. We will continue to weave together the three facets of our motto, Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity as we build and sustain our organization. We are a volunteer organization, and I appreciate your efforts in what we do.
February, March, and April are busy times and an opportunity for some fun. We have
several activities that are run and supported by AOH. You will hear about these during the meeting. We need your help.
Communications and Correspondence: Paul Hannan
We received thank you notes for our donations to Boyle School of Dance and The Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia.
Propositions on Candidates and Membership: Brian Tumulty. None at this meeting
Reports:
Calendar of Events Patrick Sullivan
Trip to Ireland ticket sales Saturday and Sunday, Feb 15,16
after Masses All Saints
Feb. 18 St Patrick Parade proclamation
Feb. 22 Road Clean up 8:00 a.m.
Feb. 24 City Hall Proclamation St Patrick Parade
March 1 Alexandria St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 8 Manassas St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 11 GAELIC MASS St Agnes Church 7 p.m.
March 12 TUESDAY DIVISION MEETING 7 p.m.
March 15 St Patrick’s Day Dinner AOK and K of C 6:30 pm flyer
March 17 TRIP TO IRELAND DRAWING Olde Town Sports Pub 6 p.m.
March 21 FISH FRY AOK and K of C 5 p.m. flyer
April 12 PAST PRESIDENTS DINNER
Charities and Missions Greg Rebbert: Taps and Able Forces benefit from the Beer Tasting event. Skip Rogers also is involved with veterans at Walter Reed, Quantico, and Ft. Belvoir
Historian: Johnny McLaughlin’s report is posted on the website.
Immigration: Brian Tumulty’s report is posted on the website.
Project St. Patrick: Rich Aleksy Please pray for our seminarians and priests.
Pro-life: Paul Huber’s report was posted on the website.
Publicity/Webmaster: Beer-tasting photos on Website.
Report on sick and visitation: Bill Yochem Please pray for Kay Sullivan and Maggie McCusker.
Veterans Affairs: Doug Morrison’s report is on the website.
Report of the Treasurer Mike Eggleston
Income: Dues $93, 50/50 $59; Beer Tasting $2,142; Trip-to-Ireland raffle $2,294. Expenses: printing $33; Seton School donation $350.85; Badges $52.35; beer tasting expense $201.96
Unfinished Business:
The April 26 House of Mercy fundraiser is postponed until June or later.
At least 900 trip-to-Ireland raffle tickets have been sold so far. Please look for an update on whether there will be additional sales after the weekend Masses.
Beer Tasting final expenses will be completed by the next meeting.
Road Clean up Feb. 22
NEW BUSINESS
Please consider signing up to help with the March 15 St. Patrick’s Day Dinner and the March 21 Lenten Fish Fry.
Good And Welfare of the Order:
Please pray for Kay Sullivan and Maggie McCusker. Vince Fitzpatrick’s son is battling medical issues. Johnny McLaughlin’s friend Joe Grimberg passed away. Chris had multiple requests.
The prayer for St. Jude was said.
Motion to adjourn was approved at 8:10 p.m. followed by a 50/50 raffle and refreshments.
