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MEETING ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14TH AT 7:00 pm (Note change in day and time)
The monthly meeting for the AOH has been changed to the 2nd Tuesday of the Month at 7:00 pm. Last month's meeting was well attended with 25 members attending.... If the participation continues, a change will be made to the by laws to make this a permanent change. It will be especially helpful during Lent with the Ladies Fish Frys taking place on Fridays.
HALLOWEEN PARTY ON OCTOBER 31ST
A party is planned for Halloween at the Club chaired by Kathy Lawrence. It should be a good time......
ANNUAL BEEF RAFFLE SCHEDULED FOR NOV 7TH AT ST MARY'S SOUTHSIDE GYM
The annual Beef Raffle will be held on Nov 7th at St Mary's Southside Gym on Franklin St. This provides the funding for the various Youth Sports activities sponsored by the Elmira Hibernians. Admission is still only $1.00, with free beverages and hot dogs provided. Also drawings for Meat, Poultry, and Sea Food throughout the evening. Come early and get a good seat.
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/
2008 DUES WERE DUE BY MARCH 17TH.
Some members (about 7) 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. Those members still unpaid by October 15th will be dropped from the rolls of the Elmira Division. 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.