HIBERNIANS PARTICIPATED IN MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
All four (4) Divisions of the Elmira Hibernian family participated in the Elmira Memorial Day Parade this year. All were led by their particular banners. The DANIEL W MC CARTHY JUNIOR DIVISION marched behind their new banner compliments of Sue and Merc Morris. The newly formed ST BRIGID'S JUNIOR LADIES DIVISION marched behind a temporary banner supplied by Seneca Beverage. With a bright sunshine beaming down on the various green colors and all wearing their tri-colored sashes, the contingent was well accepted by the thousands of parade watchers with shouts and applause. Brothers Mike McFarland and Bob Roberts drove their antique autos in our group adding a new dimension to the display. The Junior Boys Division pleased the crowed with running a brightly decorated remote control car ahead of their banner as the parade covered the mile long event. (Photos will be on photo page of this site soon)
ELMIRA LADIES DIVISION HOLDING CORPORATE COMMUNION & BREAKFAST JUNE 1ST
Our Ladies Division and new Junior Division will have their annual Corporate Communion Mass and Breakfast this Sunday June 1st. Sign in will be at the St Mary's Southside Marian Center at 7 am with March to Mass at 8 am at St Mary's Church. Breakfast to follow at Mandell's Restaurant immediately after the Mass.
CELTIC STEPPING STONES NOW AVAILABLE BENEFIT BUILDING FUND
Orders are now being taken for Concrete CELTIC stepping stones. They are l6" square, and weigh 25 pounds each. They can be purchased for $20.00 (payment at time of order) and come in colors: Green, Grey, Orange, Tan, Terra Cotta. Sample is available at the Club House....... Our Thanks go out to Brother Gene McNulty, who developed the idea and is doing all the work. Photo of sample stone on the photo page of this web site...
BROTHER DIVISION IN HORNELL NY HAS NEW WEB SITE
Our brother AOH Division in Hornell has created a new web site. Put the site address in your favorite places and follow their progress and events. Be sure to sign their guest book citing Elmira AOH after your name in the sign sheet. The site is: http://www.freewebs.com/aohsonsofireland/ It is hoped that brother Joe Healy has it on the National Web site page for Division Web sites soon.
2008 DUES WERE DUE BY MARCH 17TH.
Some members dues are still outstanding and are now considered delinquent. By laws states that dues on due Jan 1st of the membership year, with a grace period up to St Patrick's Day. By laws further states that members must attend the next regular meeting to explain why dues have not bee paid. The 2008 Membership cards are now available upon payment of your 2008 Hibernian dues. Dues remain $30.00 for members up to and including 69 years of age, and $21.50 for those members 70 years old and older. Checks are preferred for dues payment, but if necessary to pay by Cash, please use the envelopes with the tear off temporary receipt available behind the bar at the club. Dick Dalton, Fin Sec 733-9044
CONGRATULATIONS TO NEW LAOH JUNIOR DIVISION IN ELMIRA
Congratulations go out to the Organizers and new Officers of the newly formed LAOH Junior Division. They have been installed and have a large number of Charter members and are looking for more. Any young lady 8 to l6, that have received their First Communion and are practicing Catholics, and of Irish birth or descent are invited to join. Contact Mellissa Wichtowski, Michelle Aber, Laura Lindgren or Sue Morris for an application. The St Brigid's Divisions new web site is: http://www.freewebs.com/juniorlaoh/ Check it out and sign their Quest Book.
RIGHT TO LIFE LINKS: http://www.nyscatholic.org/pages/home/home.asp
also: http://www.nyscatholic.org/uploads/news_330may%2007.pdf and
http://www.nyscatholic.org/pages/our_agenda/show_issues.asp?issue=Family%20Life/Respect%20Life
AND: http://www.priestsforlife.org/
The Elmira AOH supports many charitable endeavors in our community, including Josh Palmer Cancer Fund, Youth Sports, Catholic charities, and many other needy groups.
