Social Networking and Hibernian Divisions Regardless of computer experience or expertise most people in the U.S. are well aware of Social networking online. This can be a key to continued success and growth of the AOH and I am happy to report several Hibernians are making the most of it today. Please take the time [...]
“To be Irish is a Blessing, to be a Hibernian is an Honor.” This quote is displayed with pride by many Hibernians on clothing, letterhead, newsletters, vehicles and much more, and rightfully so. Today, I stand before you as a Hibernian, blessed and honored. Early Sunday morning, August 21, I was involved in a one-car [...]
Brothers, as the summer convention season winds down and our summer festivals are behind us we need to focus on our division’s growth and retention. Please take time today to review your renewals and contact all members who haven’t sent in their dues personally. Retaining our current membership keeps the base of the Order solid. [...]
The recent murder of Ronan Kerr, the young Catholic police officer in Omagh hit close to home for many Hibernians who have frequented the Tyrone community over the years including a two night stay in February. Our ties to Omagh grow stronger as we continue to support the youth there including both the basketball team [...]
Stepping off on Sunday January 30th 2011 as the Bloody Sunday families began the historic march of Vindication was yet another occasion when I was overwhelmed to represent each and every one of you as a member of the AOH National Board. From the political leaders, the men and woman on the street and the [...]
Brothers, as we begin the New Year we need you to focus on membership. As we discussed in the last edition of the digest, during the first quarter of each year we should have a strong focus on new members. As we approach our work for the Green Season we will have more and more [...]
Celebrate your Irish Catholic Heritage; Join the Ancient Order of Hibernians in America® today! This simple phrase speaks volumes to potential members as well as to each Hibernian out there. We will be successful in our retention and our recruiting efforts if you help maintain our current membership and recruit new members. Just as new [...]
President Boyle has set our roster for the upcoming two years and I am honored to begin serving you as National Organizer. My first call was to outgoing organizer Chris Norris who has set the stage for our future organizing efforts. Chris provided the foundation for our current organizing program. We are working with our [...]
Brothers, I would like to thank President Boyle for assigning me as Chairman of Charities and Missions (C&M) for this administration. I would like to congratulate and thank Frank Kearney for the job he’s done as chairman over the past two years. I have already conferred with Frank on the position and how he ran [...]
Brothers, the 95th Biennial Convention in Cincinnati is over now, and what a great one it was. The business sessions were well attended and a lot was accomplished. Congratulations to the convention committee for a job well done. Congratulations also to all newly elected and re-elected officers. I personally want to thank all my Hibernian [...]
