AOH Father Kelley Meeting Minutes
Highlights of the meeting: Meeting opened at 7 pm, Marshall
checked membership cards, Opening Prayer said, Pledge of
Allegiance said.
Roll of Officers:
President Greg Gibbons present
Vice President Brian Tumulty present
Chaplain. Fr. Daniel Reuwer excused
Recording Sec. Paul Hannan present
Financial Sec. Richard Aleksy present
Treasurer Michael Eggleston present
Standing Com. Douglas Morrison excused
Marshall Johnny McLaughlin present
Sentinel Jerry Laffey present
Past President Pat Sullivan excused
Reading of Previous Minutes, Recording Secretary, Paul
Hannan, Minutes posted online were approved as seconded and
voted.
President’s Report
Brothers,
Happily, we have Rich back from the hospital. He is back to
his old chipper self. Glad you made it out of the hospital.
Unfortunately, Kay Sullivan passed away. I sent out the
arrangements but to repeat, Thursday 13th, 4-6 PM with Prayer
Service at 5:30 PM at Baker Post Funeral Home. The Mass will
be on Friday, March 14th at 10 AM. We will remember Kay in our
prayers for the deceased.
Thank you to Bill Yochom for his service with the AOH. He
will be moving to South Carolina.
We had a great turnout on Saturday, March 8th, for the
Manassas Parade. The weather cooperated, and it was a great
time. The week before, on Saturday, March 1, was the Alexandria
Parade, and it was a great time. I hope you consider marching in
the Veterans Day Parade in November.
We are halfway through our busy time and have a few more
events in March and April. The events are the Dinner Dane, the
Fish Fy and the Past Presidents Dinner. We need your support
for your division. More details to follow in the meeting.
Communications and Correspondence: Paul Hannan
The Division received thank you notes from the American
Cancer Society and Catholic Charities.
Propositions on Candidates for Membership: Brian Tumulty
None at this time.
REPORTS:
1. Calendar of Events
Offices Meeting April 3 7 PM: Thursday
Past Presidents Dinner APRIL 12 City Tavern 6:30 PM
after 5:30 Mass
DIVISION Meeting April 13, 7 PM VFW Post 7589 9304
Centerville Rd.

2. Special Report on Project Children: Dennis
   Connelly Dennis and his wife hosted a young boy
   from Northern Ireland in the 1980s. Dennis has been able to stay in contact over the years and has spoken with the man recently. A recording was played of the
   conversation. It was the first airplane ride,
   his
   first trip to
   the USA, seeing how we lived. He could not believe the
   heat of the summer, saw a woman drive a car, steering
   wheel on the opposite side of the car, a house made of plastic.
   He went on vacation with the Connellys to N.C,
   Philadelphia Betsy Ross House, and New York City. He was
   happy to be away from the threat of violence in
   Northern Ireland. Meg and Dennis were his parents for
   the 6-week visit, and his life changed from these
   experiences.
3. REPORT ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES
   Chaplain Fr. Daniel Reuwer no report
   Charities and Missions Greg Rebbert no report
   Freedom for all Ireland, Dominic Preston written
   report in minutes
   Standing Committee/ Grievance Doug Morrison no
   report
   Historian Johnny McLaughlin’s written report in minutes
   Hunger Project Bart Emanuel no report
   Immigration Brian Tumulty Gaelic Mass attendance,
   Ukrainian and Polish people are immigrating to Ireland.
   The Irish Premier visited the US and mentioned the
   undocumented Irish problem should be addressed.
   Project St. Patrick Richard Aleksy, Please pray for
   our priests and seminarians.
   Pro-Life Paul Huber. He has met with state Delegate Ian
   Lovejoy, and there is legislation currently being
   presented regarding Pro-Life issues.
   Publicity/Webmaster Brian Tumulty Parade Photos
   are being put on the website from both Alexandria and
   Manassas.
   Report on the Sick and Visitation Rich Aleksy, Maggie
   McCusker, Kay Sullivan, Hugh O’Btien, Chris
   mentioned his aunt battling breast cancer and his sister in
   law due to have a baby soon. Prayers of thanksgiving
   for Joseph Dubois’ daughter born. Vince Fitzpatrick for
   his son, who is getting better/for Cecilia Coyle who
   was injured in an auto accident and her young child
   survived.
   Veterans Affairs Doug Morrison written report
   included in minutes.
   Treasurer’s Report written report attached to minutes
   Financial Secretary Report: Dues received $31, Trip to
   Ireland $500, 50/50 $30, bills paid VA AOH for
   Division insurance $214, OTSB $594, Misc meeting
   refreshments $70.20
   UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4. TRIP TO IRELAND TICKETS HAVE ALL BEEN SOLD. Drawing March 17
5. Written Report on Beer Tasting included in
   minutes. Thanks to all who attended and assisted
   in the successful event.
6. Fish Fry 21 March at KofC Hall, sign up for
   events
7. Past Presidents Dinner on April 12 will have a small
   program.
   NEW BUSINESS:
8. We will continue to have the Financial Secretary
   and Treasurer here at 6:30 PM to handle claims.
   Please get here early if you need reimbursement.
9. ALL SAINTS FESTIVAL May 2 and 3
10. Road Clean Up May 17
11. HUNGER PROJECT May 24
    Good and Welfare of the Order: Please try to give a short
    written note to Paul Hannan with your intentions before the start
    of the meeting. (I may miss who is requesting the prayers and
    who it is we will be praying for.)
    We ask for prayers for Kay Sullivan, Patrick and the Sullivan
    Family. ( Other prayer intentions were placed in minutes earlier.)
    Prayers were said for intentions,
    Adjournment Motion and accepted
    Closing Prayers said and for Vocations, a 50/50 raffle was held, followed by
    refreshments.