AOH Father Kelley Division meeting at the VFW hall in Manassas, VA.
Meeting opened at 7:05 PM, Vice President Brian Tumulty presiding
Opening procedures completed, Opening Prayers said, Pledge of
Allegiance recited.
Roll of Officers:
President Greg Gibbons Excused
Vice President Brian Tumulty Present
Chaplain Fr. Daniel Reuwer Excused
Recording Secretary Paul Hannan Present
Financial Secretary Tom Maserick Present
Treasurer Mike Eggleston Present
Standing Committee Douglas Morrison Excused
Marshall Johnny McLaughlin Present
Sentinel Jerry Laffey Present
Past President Pat Sullivan Excused
Minutes posted online were approved.
President’s Report
Brothers,
It has been a busy time with our dinner at the City Tavern, The Hunger
Project netting 2,204 pounds of food for Bethany Food Pantry; Road
Cleanup and a very successful Golf Tournament at Prince William Golf
Course. We will take off in July and have no activities during that month.
Communications and Correspondence: none
Propositions for Membership: none
Calendar of Events: June 21 wine tasting at Effingham Manor and Winery
Tower Degree on Aug 2 in the Richmond area
REPORTS:
Chaplain Homily Fr. Reuwer was excused
Charities and Missions: Greg Rebbert was absent
Freedom For All Ireland: Dominic Preston, 35 people were deported
from Ireland to Nigeria. July 12 is the Orange Loyalist Parade from 1690
Aug 15 Derry City remembrance from 1600.
Standing Committee/Grievances Doug Morrison no report
Historian Johnny McLaughlin’s report was given and is posted online
Hunger Project: Bart Emmanual food collection reported
Immigration: Brian Tumulty said Irish immigrants are being targeted
for overstaying their tourist visas. Cardinal Dolan of NY is speaking out
and working to protect the rights of all who are detained.
Project St. Patrick TBD
Pro Life: Paul Huber report given
Publicity/Webmaster Brian Tumulty said the website is being updated
Report on Sick and Visitation Bill Yochem
Veterans Affairs: Doug Morrison report read
Report of the Treasurer: Mike Eggleston printed report presented and
online
Bills and Claims
Receipts of the Meeting: Tom Maserick report given
Unfinished Business:
1. Hunger Project. Great job, Bart Emmanuel. We collected 2,204 lbs of
food.
2, Road Clean Up was a good turnout; everyone had a great time.
Thank you, Brothers, and to Tom Maserick.
- Golf Event: A great success, everyone had a great time, the weather
was great, and we made excellent money for the Charities. Thank you to
those who helped run the event, especially Vince, the chairman. - New Business: Wine Tasting Pat Sullivan
A unanimous vote was taken to have no meeting in July - Good and Welfare of the Order:
The wife of Pete O’Neill has at-home nursing care. Jim Adams is dealing with some
back issues. Johnny McLaughlin asked for prayers for his grandmother, who is
battling dementia. And a friend with divorce issues. Chris mentioned a
relative who had fallen, a friend whose son died at 22, and relatives
traveling to Ghana.
Prayer to St. Jude recited
Motion to Adjourn made, seconded, approved 7:50 PM
Closing Prayers conducted
Refreshments and 50/50
Next Meeting AUG 11
