Highlights Fall 2011 has been both busy and exciting, with the weekend in Philadelphia standing out as a memorable high point. A very productive National Board meeting was held early in the day, followed by the National President’s Testimonial during which Seamus Boyle was appropriately thanked and roasted. Seamus shifted the focus from himself, however, [...]
Like all of you, I look at the desk calendar and wonder how to fit in or balance what is upcoming, along with what needs to get done. Those desk calendars work both ways though. They not only point us forward, but also provide a record of where we have been and what we have [...]
WE’VE MOVED! In case you need to get in contact by means other than email: Brendan Moore 25 Avner Lane West Nyack, NY 10994 914-712-5463 THE MAJOR DEGREE Once someone has joined the AOH, what really is the purpose or value of the Major Degree? The Major Degree of the Ancient Order of Hibernians [...]
By the time you are reading this, our weather and landscape will have been tremendously transformed by a brightness and vibrancy around us and, hopefully, within us. Throughout much of the past winter plans have been moving forward for the AOH’s 175th Anniversary observance, and we do, indeed, have much to celebrate! The impact of [...]
Printed below is the current calendar for Major Degrees. Additions may be added as some states determine that they will try to have a degree conducted at their state conventions. Such requests must be sent to degree teams immediately so arrangements can be worked out on both ends. Also, it is imperative that those hosting [...]
HEY, THOSE CHRISTMAS CARDS LOOKED GREAT!! And so many of you used the Hibernian address labels we mailed you as a token of our appreciation for your continued and anticipated support for the AOH National Board’s charitable giving in your name. We need every Hibernian’s participation in order for that effort to remain a success. [...]
AOH ADDRESS LABELS By now you should have received Hibernian address labels as a token of our appreciation for your continued and anticipated support for the AOH National Board’s charitable giving in your name. Please notice that each set has been forwarded to your Hibernian Digest address and (due to repeated requests for additional labels) [...]
On Moving Forward The 2010 Cincinnati National Convention is not merely a memory. Our convention delegates saw to it that certain changes to the National Constitution were studied, discussed, and voted. A similar inclusive process took place with resolutions received from throughout the Order. This process not only sets a direction for the AOH as [...]
Cincinnati, Here We Come! I just returned from three days of meetings and I could not be more enthusiastic about Cincinnati as a National Convention site that is just awaiting the opportunity to convince every one of us that we have selected a winner. No doubt it’s the people, the local Hibernians, the hotel and [...]
The great news is that an effort is now being made to found a new Major Degree Team in South Carolina. Past State President Neil Diamond has already assembled a core group to explore all facets of this huge undertaking. On behalf of all the existing Major Degree Teams, I pledge our support and wish [...]
