Meeting opened at 7:00 PM, Marshall checked membership cards,
Opening Prayer said, Pledge of Allegiance recited, and President Greg
Gibbons introduced a potential member, Mike Gajewski. A motion was
made and passed to accept him into membership. Brian Tumulty
administered the AOH oath.
President Gibbons then asked Ryan Driscoll to talk about his trip this
summer to Ireland as a Young Student Ambassador of the AOH.
Nationwide there were only ten selected for this program. It will be a two
week trip in late summer. Ryan will be graduating from GMU this Spring.
Roll of Officers taken:
President Greg Gibbons present
Vice President Brian Tumulty present
Chaplain Fr. Daniel Ruewer excused
Recording Secretary Paul Hannan present
Financial Secretary Richard Aleksy excused
Treasurer Michael Eggleston present
Standing Committee Douglas Morrison present
Marshall Johnny McLaughlin present
Sentinel Jerry Laffey present
Past President Pat Sullvan excused
Reading of previous minutes, Recording Secretary, Paul Hannan, minutes
posted online were approved as seconded and voted.
President’s Report:
Brothers,
We are having a good year with a lot of participation. We went through a
very busy time
And still have a few more activities before things slow down. Thank you
for stepping up. We should focus on fun activities, membership growth and
finances. JP McCusker was presented
with the Commodore John Barry Medal at the past president’s dinner. JP was thanked for all he has
done for the Division, especially the Trip to Ireland Raffle. Thanks also to
Dennis Connoly and Paul Hannan for the entertainment at the Past
President’s Dinner.
Communications and Correspondence Paul Hannan: None.
Proposition on Candidate for Membership: Mike Gajewski. Brian
Tumulty swore him in.
REPORTS
Calendar events:
May 1, Officers Meeting, May 2-3
All Saints Parish Festival volunteers needed for clean-up. May 12 Division Meeting
With Shamrock Degree 7:00 pm.
May 16 Clubroom event, possibly trivia night
May 17 Hunger Project collection, Giant Food, Wellington Road
10 am-4 pm
JUNE 2 MONDAY GOLF TOURNAMENT Prince William CC
8 AM registration, 9 am shotgun start, $125 per golfer, See Vince
Fitzpatrick
TBD June 7 House of Mercy Fundraiser
June 10 Road Clean-up
June 14 Winery at Sunshine Farm 2-5 p.m., wine tasting
TBD Division Picnic
2 Freedom for All Ireland Dominic Preston Rory McIlroy won
The Masters. Also, the full report is online.
- Standing Committee Doug Morrrison: no report.
- Historian Johnny McLaughlin’s report is online.
- Project St Patrick, Rich Aleksy, Greg Gibbons asked to continue
to pray for seminarians and priests.
6. Pro Life Paul Huber All Saints parish sent a bus to the
Richmond Right to Life Parade. There were many speakers ans
Catholic parishes represented. Report also online - Publicity/ Webmaster Brian Tumulty Website also has many
Photos included of events.
8.Report on Sick and Visitation Bill Yochem Remember Rick
Aleksy and Maggie McCusker in your prayers for the sick.
- Veterans Affairs Doug Morrison Reminder of the amount of
Veteran’s pension income exemption in Virginia. Also included in the
website.
Report of the Treasurer, Mike Eggleston. Printed report included
on the website.
Bills and Claims, Mike on behalf of Rich Aleksy
Receipts of the meeting, Mike on Behalf of Rich Aleksy on the website
report
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - TRIP TO IRELAND WINNER DD ROSS, ALSO TICKETS. WE
WERE SOLD OUT 2 WEEKS BEFORE DRAWING. Thank
you, JP, and all who helped with ticket sales. - Tom Maserick report on St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance March 15.
It was a very successful event, and $300 was made. - John Maserick report on the Fish Fry March 21. Very successful. We raised $1,060.
- JP McCusker spoke about the past president’s dinner: Very nice time.
NEW BUSINESS:
- We will continue to have the Financial Secretary and the Treasurer
here at 6:30 pm to handle claims. Please get here early if you need
reimbursement. - Rich remains in the hospital, and we will need a temporary Financial
Secretary and eventually a new Financial Secretary. - All Saints Festival 2 & 3 May Clean Up Team, Sign Up Sheet
- Road Clean up May 10
- Bill Yochem replacement ( He is moving out of the area.)
- Hunger Project May 17.
- Golf EVENT Scheduled 2 June 2025
- House of Mercy , $200 Sponsorship, motion made, seconded and
passed, (Program ad for AOH) High Tea May 17 at 1pm KofC
sponsored for the House of Mercy - Club Room May 16 coordinate with GBC
Good and Welfare of the Order:
Tom Canavan, his wife just got a cancer diagnosis; Deacon Brian prayers
to help with recovery from a fall; Maggie McCusker, for her recovery; Chris for
his aunt battling cancer, Rick Aleksy is in the hospital Preston led the
Prayer to St. Jude for the intentions.
Adjournment motion was made, seconded, passed. Closing Prayers
recited. Prayers for deceased members and family, to include Kay
Sullivan.
Prayers for Vocations said.
50/50 raffle was WON BY GREG GIBBONS
The meeting concluded at 7:50 pm. Refreshments were served after the meeting.
