Submitted by Recording Secretary Paul T. Hannan
Ancient Order of Hibernians Father Kelley Division
The monthly business meeting was called to order by President Greg Gibbons Williams at 7 pm
Marshall reported that all present were members in good standing.
The President led the opening prayers and opened the meeting. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
The Recording Secretary called the roll of officers:
President Greg Gibbons present
Vice President Brian Tumulty present
Chaplain Deacon Gerald Moore excused
Recording Secretary Paul Hannan present
Financial secretary Tom Masarick present
Treasurer Mike Eggleston present
Standing Committee Douglas Morrison present
Marshall Johnny McLaughlin present
Sentinel Jerry Laffey present
Past President Pat Sullivan excused
Reading of Minutes of previous meeting: Recording Secretary;
Paul Hannan, minutes were posted online, motion to approve
passed by voice vote.
President’s Report:
Brothers, It is a great time of year, we just finished Thanksgiving and we have a lot to be thankful for. We are getting ready to celebrate the Birth of our Lord. It is an appropriate season for Father Kelley Division to distribute our donation checks.
The recipients were very appreciative. We had a nice visit and photo with the House of Mercy staff. The Mother of Mercy Free Medical Clinic brought out the entire staff and volunteer Doctor for a photo.
As we know, we promote our Irish Heritage. A fun donation was to the Irish Dance School. The children were happy and excited and really enjoyed themselves. We support the Irish Cultural Society. On Saturday I attended the unveiling of the Col. John Fitzgerald bronze plaque at St. Mary’s Basilica in Alexandria. Col. Fitzgerald started the first Catholic church building in Virginia. George Washington made the first donation. These donations are only possible due to your hard efforts.
Communications and Correspondence: Paul Hannan read a letter from the Irish Cultural Society of Virginia thanking us for the donation.
Propositions on Candidates for Membership by Brian Tumulty: New Member inducted Mr. Richard Ruddy
Reports: Calendar of Events Greg Gibbons
Report on Special Committees:
Chaplain Homily Deacon Gerry Moore excused
Charities and Missions Greg Rebbert excused
Freedom for All Ireland Dominic Preston electronic
Standing Committee/Grievance Doug Morrison no report
Historian Johnny McLaughlin electronic
Hunger Project (Healthy) Bart Emmanuel no report
Immigration Brian Tumulty no report
Project St. Patrick TBD
Pro-Life Paul Huber reported
Publicity/Webmaster Brian Tumulty no report
Report on Sick/Visitation Dennis Connelly ongoing
Veterans Affairs Doug Morrison Pearl Harbor Day is Dec. 7.
Report of the Treasurer Mike Eggleston Electronic
Bills and Claims Tom Masarick Electronic
Receipts of the meeting Tom Masarick Electronic
Unfinished Business:
- The road cleanup was held and was successful.
- The Whiskey tasting will be postponed until 2026.
- Annual Dues can be paid online, using our website. Dues are $31.
The initiation fee for new members is an additional $10. - At the meeting, 49% of the Trip to Ireland Raffle tickets have been sold.
- Stocking Stuffers, Cookbooks, KCIC< Magnets, and Vet bracelets.
NEW BUSINESS: ELECTION OF OFFICERS for the year 2026.
Proposed for Position:
President Brian Tumulty elected
Vice President Paul Hannan elected
Recording Secretary John McLaughlin elected
Financial Secretary Tom Masarick elected
Treasurer Rupert Harmon elected
Standing Committee Doug Morrison elected
Marshall Ryan Driscoll elected
Sentinel Jerry Laffey elected
Good and Welfare of the Order:
Prayers for Dennis Connelly and John Titus. Also, various family members and friends of the members were mentioned as being sick, recovering from surgery, or passed away.
Prayers were said.
Motion for Adjournment: Made, seconded, and approved at 7:50 pm
Closing Prayers were said.
50/50 Raffle was held.
A potluck Christmas party was held for the members present. The food and beverage selection was outstanding.
