In July the Officers of the South Carolina State Board attended the Ordination of the three new Priests in the Diocese of Charleston and presented each with a check. AOH members in the state are actively involved in vocations and assisting our seminarians and priests and giving full support to Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone. In [...]

As this is my last letter as President of the South Carolina State Board, I wish to thank all those who have helped make the last two years a success for the state. New Divisions, increased membership, a Major Degree team, working with our Scottish  brothers and, most importantly, an increased sense of brotherhood from [...]

Well our wonderful month of March is behind us – we had Ceilis around the State, many parades, our annual drawing for a golf trip to Ireland, and a Return to the Green celebration. My only regret was I could not attend all the events. However it was nice visiting with the Brothers in Fort [...]

We held our first joint AOH/LAOH social in the State in January. Some good conflicts e.g., Right to Life March presented even a greater turn out. All being said it was a great evening with a special Mass from our Chaplain Father Gahan. Brother Neil Diamond is directing our activities in forming a Major Degree [...]

To all my Northern friends thank you for sending us a White Christmas, our first in 47 years. I also need to apologize to Jordan Liflander for not thanking him for his work in establishing the new division in Spartanburg. Jordan transferred from New York to our Greenville Division while living in Spartanburg. Several other [...]

South Carolina hosted a dinner for the Consul General of Ireland, Paul Gleeson stationed in Atlanta. South Carolina was joined by fellow Hibernians from North Carolina and Georgia. In addition the AOH National Treasurer Brother McKay joined us. We thank them all for their attendance. Special thanks to Jim Lawarcy President of the Columbia Division [...]

First, I convey my thanks to all who contributed to a great convention. On a personal note I want to thank all the National Officers for allowing me to stand in for Brother Bob Mott.of South Carolina who continues to work on putting a Major Degree Team together. After meeting this Month it was decided [...]

South Carolina Supports Catholic Radio The Harp and Shamrock Division #1 presented a check for $1,500 to Mediatrix Radio at the WCKI 1300 AM Greer Studios.  The proceeds were derived fro the group’s “Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day” fundraiser and dinner.  The brothers raffled a big ticket item and held a live auction at this [...]

We have begun our initial research into forming a Major Degree Team from the State. Brother Neil Diamond has agreed to assume the leadership role in the effort. Our first meeting was the end of February. Looks like we are well on our way to another new division! This one in Spartanburg and will represent [...]