The President called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM.
Sentinel and Marshall secured the door, and membership cards were checked.
Opening prayers were said, and the Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Roll of Officers called
President Greg Gibbons Present
Vice President Brian Tumulty P
Chaplain Fr. Daniel Reuwer Excused
Recording Secretary Paul Hannan P
Financial Secretary Tom Masarick P
Treasurer Mike Eggleston P
Standing Committee Douglas Morrison E
Marshall Johnny McLaughlin P
Sentinel Jerry Laffey P
The previous meeting’s minutes were distributed electronically, and members voted to
approve.
President’s Report
Brothers, the Virginia State Convention was held Aug. 1 and 2 in Richmond.
Sean Pender, the AOH National President, was in attendance. He
stressed the need for new members and is targeting the Midwest and
National level.
State Officers were installed. Vince Eikmeier (Dooley Division, Richmond), is the new State President.
The Keynote Speaker was Geraldine Byrne Nason, Ireland’s Ambassador to the United States. She
emphasized the relationship between our two countries.
Communications and Correspondence: Paul Hannan: Two, Arlington Diocese letters, one for Scholarship Endowment, the other for the annual diocesan charity drive.
Propositions on Candidates and Membership: Brian Tumulty, no report
Calendar of Events
Aug. 17, Lady of Knock Mass and breakfast
Aug. 23 Road Clean-up
Sept. 8, NEXT MEETING: burgers and brats, please bring a side dish.
Sept. 17 halfway to St Patrick’s Day at Old Towne Sports Pub (RAFFLE TICKETS FOR SALE)
Sept. 19 Club Room dinner and entertainment, 6 pm start.
Sept 28, City Tavern Raffle ticket sales
Oct. 4, Manassas Fall Festival
Oct. 4 Down Syndrome Buddy Walk in Lorton
Oct. 13, Shamrock Degree and Meeting
Oct. 18 Hunger Project food collection at Giant.
Oct. 24 Whiskey Tasting
REPORTS
Some were submitted electronically, and they will be included
Freedom For All Ireland Dominic Preston Ireland’s President is in office
7 years. There is some discussion on unification with the Northern and
Southern Ireland. It could occur in the next 5 years. Tariffs are still an issue.
Standing Committee Doug Morrison electronic report
Historian Johnny McLaughlin’s electronic report
Hunger Project Bart Emmanuel Oct 18
Immigration Brian Tumulty electronic report
Project St. Patrick TBD
Pro-Life Paul Huber excused
Publicity/Webmaster Brian Tumulty
Report on Sick /Visitation Dennis Connelly
Veterans Affairs Doug Morrison electronic report
Report of Treasurer :
Mike Eggleston electronic report
Bills Claims Receipts: Tom Masarick electronic report
Unfinished Business
- Lady of Knock Mass and Breakfast Sunday, Aug 17,
- Road Clean-up Aug. 23
- September 8 meeting cookout, bring a covered dish to share.
- Tim Trant Event is Friday, September 19 $10 dinner at 6 pm
- Whiskey Tasting Oct 24th
- Tower Degree During the Fall meeting. Our Own Shamrock Degree
- Fall Jubilee, Tom Maserick is the lead
Good and Welfare of the Order
Prayers requested for Jim Adams’ medical
issue. Dan O’Leary moved to Florida. Students returning to school and universities. Peace in Ukraine and Gaza. Friends who are faced with unemployment. Chris Sosio’s safe flight home to the area. Many relatives with medical issues..
Prayer to St. Jude recited,
Adjournment Motion: made, seconded, and approved.
Final Prayers recited. Meeting adjourned at 7:42 PM.
