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 was present
Vice President Brian Tumulty was present
Chaplain Deacon Gerald Moore excused
Recording Secretary Paul Hannan was present
Financial secretary Tom Masarick was present
Treasurer Mike Eggleston was present
Standing Committee Douglas Morrison was present
Marshall Johnny McLaughlin was present
Sentinel Jerry Laffey was present
Past President Pat Sullivan excused

Reading of Minutes of previous meeting: Recording Secretary Paul Hannan recorded that the minutes were posted online, and the 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 made to two Irish Dance schools. 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 work.

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:

1. The road cleanup was held and was successful.
2. The Whiskey tasting will be postponed until 2026.
3. Annual Dues can be paid online, using our website. Dues are $31.
   The initiation fee for new members is an additional $10.
4. At the meeting, 49% of the Trip to Ireland Raffle tickets have been sold.
5. Stocking Stuffers, Cookbooks, KCIC< Magnets, and Vet bracelets.
   NEW BUSINESS:
6. ELECTION OF OFFICERS for the year 2026.
   Nominees:
   President Brian Tumulty was elected unanimously
   Vice President Paul Hannan was elected unanimously
   Recording Secretary John McLaughlin was elected unanimously
   Financial Secretary Tom Masarick was elected unanimously
   Treasurer Rupert Harmon was elected unanimously
   Standing Committee Doug Morrison was elected unanimously
   Marshall Ryan Driscoll was elected unanimously
   Sentinel Jerry Laffey was elected unanimously
7. Assistant Sentinel Chuck Kelley was elected unanimously

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.

A 50/50 Raffle was held.
A potluck Christmas party was held for the members present. The food and beverage selection was outstanding.