Ancient Order of Hibernians 151 Watertown Street PO Box 11 02471 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED SEPTEMBER 2014 NEWSLETTER!
Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 14 PO Box 11 02471 Joe McCusker SEPTEMBER 2014 NEWSLETTER AOH President s Message I trust everyone had a safe and happy summer season, we couldn t have asked for better weather. While most folks were away we had plenty to keep us occupied with the Summer Food Tasting, the Division Scholarship Golf Outing, the National Convention, and of course the highlight of the summer break was the Omagh Thunder Basketball Team visit. The boys from Omagh had a great time during their stay in the Boston area thanks in large part to the dedication and support from the membership of Division 14. Please read the letter enclosed. We are going to be jumping into it right away coming back from the summer break and will be looking for your support. The Club Inc. will be having a fundraiser on September 26 th and the Division will be doing the same on October 24 th. With all that is going on in our busy lives please consider supporting the Club and Division any way you can. Please reference the attachments relative to such. Well the boys of summer have let us down this year but as they say There s always next year. Calendar autumn doesn t begin until September 22 nd but we are already in full swing with football and ice hockey is right around the corner. This is the time of year when we all come together to cheer for the local teams and enjoy the company of friendship. As we enjoy our times together please be mindful that everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind and pray not just for yourself but others as well. Yours in Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity, Joseph P. McCusker Jr. 2
LAOH President s Message Our first meeting of the season was held on Monday, Sept. 8 th. Mass was celebrated by Fr, Michael McNamara of Scituate, MA. We are very grateful he was able to come. This was the largest turnout of members we have had in years for a monthly meeting. Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 14 th, due to the Columbus Holiday. It will be our Pro Life Shower. Their greatest need at this time is boys clothing, 2T, 3T, and 4T. Also consider purchasing baby bottles and diaper ointment. A Member of the Pro Life Office will come and speak to us and collect our donation. If you cannot attend or shop please consider a monetary donation payable to Pro Life, Catholic Charities. That can be sent to LAOH, Div. 14, 151 Watertown St., 02472. There are seventeen members that HAVE NOT PAID dues this year. These reminders in the newsletters do not seem to bring response. Peggy Little will be sending out notices. We all have busy lives and things slip up. Please send your dues. Our only scheduled Fund Raiser is the Ham-O-Rama in the spring. Ann Stevens did come forth to chair a Flea Market but the only Saturday available is Thanksgiving Weekend. Many folks are away or busy with family that weekend. It appears to be better to plan for the Spring. If you have any suggestions or ideas for a Fund Raiser please call any of the Board Members with that information. On Sunday Nov. 9 th there will be a State Wide Joint AOH/LAOH Mass at St John s Church in Peabody. Mass will be at 10:00 AM and a brunch to follow at the AOH Peabody Hall. Tickets for the brunch will be $22.50. Yours in Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity, Mary B. Ryan, President 3
UPDATES AOH Membership Notice Letters went out to all unpaid membership and they have had their cardkeys turned off. Regular and Associates Members are $55.00 Senior Members are $30.00. You can mail your checks to A.O.H. Div 14 c/o Dennis Murphy, P.O. Box 11, Watertown, MA 02471. You may also make payment at the club. LAOH Membership Notice 2014 dues are now payable. When sending your dues please include your name, address, phone number and e-mail. This will provide us with an up-to-date listing. Members age 64 and below - $25, age 65 to 79 - $20, age 80+ - $15. Mary Ryan s contact information is 617.923.8891 email address is shamrockvillage1@verizon.net. E-mail Addresses Needed From All Members We have set up an e-mail distribution list to cut down on the Newsletter expenses. Please consider sending your e-mail to the Financial Secretary Dennis Murphy at moose1073@gmail.com. Family Supper Scheduled for October 2nd, meal TBD. Congratulations to the O Shea-Chaplin Academy of Irish Dance We would like to congratulate the O Shea-Chaplin Academy of Irish Dance on winning two (2) World Championships recently in London!! One of their senior boys Conor O Brien of Newton won the Senior Men s under 21 competition!! They train every Thursday night at the Watertown A.O.H. and we wish them all the best as they get ready for the National Competitions in Montreal. Sick Members and/or shut-in If anyone knows of a fellow member that is sick and/or shut-in please inform the Chairman of our Sick Committee (Desi McElroy). Desi can be reached at 617-710-8680. 4
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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND A NITE at the RACES Sponsored by the Club Inc. Friday September 26, 2014 Hibernian Hall 151 Watertown St Watertown MA Call 617.924.9541 Doors Open at 7:30 P.M. $5 Admission Fee 10 Races, Daily Double Cash Bar 6
ANCIENT ORDER of HIBERNIANS DIVISION 14 HALLOWEEN MINI GOLF NIGHT In support of the HIBERNIAN CHARITIES 24 OCTOBER 2014 7:00 9:00 P.M. Kids (20 and under) - $5 Adults (21 and older) - $10 Location Inside the Hibernian Hall 151 Watertown St Managed by The Carnival Party, LLC a 9 hole professional Mini Golf Course will be ready for play inside the Hibernian Hall. Let s have some fun. For more information Contact: Joe McCusker - 617.924.7507 Dick Thompson - 617.755.8467 7
OMAGH THUNDER BASKETBALL TEAM VISIT 8
This past year we did not receive a Customer Choice Award from Watertown Savings Bank. We fell short because the competition for these monetary awards has become tougher and quite frankly we just didn t advertise it enough to the membership. Please find below all the information you will need to vote for the AOH Division 14 Watertown to receive an award for calendar year 2014. If you are receiving this newsletter via email please follow the link below. If you are a WSB Bank Customer and cannot vote on-line please make sure to place your vote next time you go to the Bank. Just ask someone at the Bank and I m sure they will help you with your vote. Each year Watertown Savings Bank sets aside $75,000 to distribute to non-profits through the Customer Choice Awards. The program provides customers with the opportunity to influence how the bank distributes funds in the community. Deadline to vote in 2014 is December 31. Please follow this link www.watertownsavings.com/community/cast_vote.html 9
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Date Sep-8 LAOH Division Meeting Sep-11 AOH Division Meeting Sep-18 Club Inc. Meeting Sep-26 Nite at the Races Fundraiser Oct-2 Oct-9 Oct-14 Oct-16 Oct-24 Family Supper AOH Division Meeting LAOH Division Meeting Club Inc. Meeting Calendar of Events Halloween Mini-Golf Fundraiser HALL RENTALS Please remember when renting the hall as a member you must be a member in good standing, pay with your own check and you must be at the function. We have had a few people ask about these requirements for the member's rate, so we wanted to help clarify these requirements. The Members Lounge may be used for up to fifty people. For more than fifty the Big Hall is available. We love to see members renting the hall for all their family functions. For more information please contact the Rental Agent, Desi McElroy, at 617-710-8680. Also check out our web pages for photos of the Hall: www.aohdiv14.com 11
Please support these establishments who have supported the Hibernians! Maria s Catering 104 School St. 617-926-5144 O Leary s 1010 Beacon St. Brookline, MA 617-734-0049 Steamers 311 Watertown St. Newton, MA 617-244-9155 West St. Grill 7 West St. Newton, MA 617-795-0883 Fiorella s Rest. 187 North St. Newton, MA 617-969-9990 Baanthai Rest. 659 Main St. Waltham, MA 781-893-7700 Pizza Regina Arsenal Mall 617-926-5300 Darbar Rest. 130 N. Beacon St. Brighton, MA 617-779-8800 Fit Z's Bar & Grille 451 Main St. 617-923-3969 City Streets 240 Lexington St. Waltham, MA 781-647-2489 Stella s Pizza 605 Mt. Auburn St. 617-924-5692 The Talk Rest. 116 Main St. 617-600-3417 Gordon s Liquor 51 Watertown St. 617-926-1119 The Villa Rest. 124 East Plain St. Wayland, MA 508-653-8570 The Fire Place 1634 Beacon St. Brookline, MA 617-975-1900 Antoine s Bakery 317 Watertown St. 617-527-6747 Devlin s Restaurant 332 Washington St. Brighton, MA 617-779-8822