AOH Pennsylvania State Board

Handouts for St Patricks Day Parades and Parties

admin — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 20:38:00 +0000

Brothers,

Your National Board has authorized the printing of the attached flyers for St Patricks Day and beyond. I have attached 2 different but similar flyers. The NB has ordered the flyer which does not have the Happy St Patricks day on them but they can still be used at the parades or all year long. We will try to get the flyers out to you if you want to distribute them at the parade.
If you want to print your own with the happy st patricks Day on them please do so. It is a two fold purpose in getting out these flyers it promotes the AOH and our Catholic heritage and recognized the Eucharistic Congress being held in Ireland this summer. It also shows our pro life position and is a great time to get the word out. The Life House Ireland movement is a group now operating here in the US as well as Ireland and wants to partner with us to show our heritage and faith. Please pass this on to you county Presidents and Division Presidents and anyone who wants to hand these leaflets at the parades. If you want to print
them please do so, if you want some sent to you please contact me immediately.

2012 St Patricks Handout or Parade Hand Out

Seamus Boyle National President
Ancient Order of Hibernians in America, Inc

Our Irish-American heritage adds to cultural diversity

admin — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 20:24:57 +0000

Brothers,

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett has again proclaimed March as Irish American Heritage Month thanks to the efforts of Brother Cholly Shields of Dauphin County. Also National President Seamus Boyle had asked that we obtain proclamations from our local county, township, and municipal goverments, if this has been done please let everyone know. There is still time to get this done.
Gov. Corbett is a member of Allegheny Div. 9 and Lt. Gov. Cawley of Bucks Co. Div. 5.

Gerry Ennis – PA State Secretary

Our Irish-American heritage adds to cultural diversityHarrisburg Patriot-News “Letter to the Editor” published Wednesday, March 22, 2011

http://www.pennlive.com/letters/index.ssf/2011/03/our_irish-american_heritage_ad.html

A heartfelt “fair play” (“well done” in Irish parlance) to our local organizations, theaters, Irish pub owners, media, businesses and patrons for the tremendous increase in activities surrounding St. Patrick’s Day here in central Pennsylvania.

The Patriot-News provides excellent articles highlighting the myriad aspects of Irish culture, and its extensive and ever increasing publicity of events has proved invaluable.

Not too long ago, the day and the month of March designated as Irish Heritage Month by the governor were barely acknowledged or noted here. Since then, our fledgling reinstatement of the Harrisburg St. Patrick’s Day Parade in 2000 has grown to produce a first-class parade run by a solid association.

Irish acts now perform to packed houses in surrounding forums, local pubs and restaurants. In addition, the restaurants serve authentic Irish fare and libations, and various profit and nonprofit organizations hold their own well-attended events.

The transition is extraordinary and greatly welcomed. Surely, such laudable celebrations of our Irish and Irish-American heritage also serve to contribute to the importance of recognizing the value of our multicultural diversity here in central Pennsylvania.

Cholly Shields,
Harrisburg

Phila. Human Relations Complaint – Spencer’s

admin — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 20:19:15 +0000

On Friday I had a lengthy conversation with Jonah Roll of the Phila. Human Relations Commission regarding the defamatory, insulting and blatantly vulgar merchandise being sold at Spencer’s at demeaning the Irish community. During
this call Mr. Roll was regularly consulting with Rue Landau, Esq. , administrator. Ms. Landau and Mr. Roll were sympathetic very supportive of our position and feelings toward Spencer’s when I related examples of the type of merchandise that is being sold. Legally Spencer’s business practice is protected by the First Amendment, that of free speech. The position of the Phila. Human Relations Commission is that in the absence of threats, etc. there is no cause for action by them against Spencer’s. This answer was not acceptable to me and I pointed out to Mr. Roll that his office has a Dispute Resolution Process and at the least the situation with Spencer’s fits the criteria to be addressed through this process. With that, Mr. Roll agreed and opened a complaint. The HRC will now be reaching out formally to Spencer’s to come to the table and engage in dialogue regarding their business practices.Their compliance is entirely voluntary. At the least if they decline to participate we now have a paper trail showing our efforts; if they agree a conference will be scheduled. I made clear to Mr. Roll the feelings of Division 61 members regarding being victimized and degraded by the business practices of Spencer’s. Therefore if they agree and we do get to the conference level with Spencer’s division members (AOH & LAOH) will be enlisted to participate. I will provide updates as information is received regarding the status of this complaint. Consideration should also be given to the contacting the management of Franklin Mills Mall regarding the merchandise in Spencer’s since much of it is sexually and alcohol oriented and unaccompanied children are freely allowed in
the store. I’ll provide updates as information is received.

MARC

Seamus Boyle National President
Ancient Order of Hibernians in America, Inc

I wanted to pass this along to you. It was a fight for me but the city human relations
commission ultimately came around. Then again I had no intention of letting them
brush me off. At times it does pay to be a hard headed Irishman.

Regards -
MARC

Hibernians raise flag in Scranton

admin — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 20:15:39 +0000

The local group annually receives a proclamation from the county commissioners around St. Patrick’s Day, but this year it also raised the Irish flag in the downtown square, said Gary Duncan, president of the order.
Read more… http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/ancient-order-of-hibernians-raise-flag-in-scranton-1.1280702#axzz1o3tG26YR

Division #2 Montco 20th Anniversary

admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:13:34 +0000

Division 2

20th AnniversaryAd Book

January 19, 2012:

Brothers,

This year, Sean MacBride AOH Division 2 of Montgomery County is celebrating our 20^th anniversary. Hopefully you are familiar with our
charitable group and our motto of friendship, unity and Christian charity. To commemorate our anniversary, our Division will be putting together a booklet that will be presented for Saint Patrick’s Day 2012.

We hope that you will consider being a sponsor by contributing $25.00 for an ad in our pamphlet. You may either attach a specific message or if you would like to supply a business card we can scan the information into the book. Sponsors names will also be listed on our
Webpage (http://aohdiv2montco.com).
Checks may be mailed to my address above and made payable to Sean MacBride AOH. Proceeds will benefit various AOH charities and events. Checks must be returned by March 1, 2012.

My contact information is included below if you should have any questions or would like additional information. Thank you so much for your support.

Sincerely,

Mark P. Fleming, Chairman

(215) 659-9193 (home)

(215) 764-9626 (cell)

mafleming@comcast.net (e-mail address)

Right to Life March

admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:04:37 +0000

Brothers,

Although I will not be able to be with you in Washington for the Right to Life March, I will be with you in spirit and will offer my Mass for all of you and for the hope that one day Roe v. Wade will be overturned and that all Americans will recognize the inalienable Right to Life from the first moment of conception until the final
moment when Our Heavenly Father calls us to the Eternal Kingdom.
Click on the link for Fr. Tom’s message Right to Life March 2011

With every blessing and best wish – Father Tom O’Donnell

United Ireland Resolution

admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:58:53 +0000

Brothers,

On December 7, 2011 Senator Mike Stack sponsored the United Ireland Resolution and brought it before the PA State Senate in the form of Senate Resolution SR235. If you would like to contact Senator Stack’s office to thank him for sponsoring the resolution his email is: stack@pasenate.com, or by phone at (717) 787-9608 or (215) 281-2539.

Once proposed, the resolution was referred to the Rules and Executive Nominations Committee for review. Much like the House
version HR304, which is currently stalled in the Committee on State Government, we need to reach out to the Committee Chair to bring this legislation back to the Senate floor for a vote.

The Committee Chair of the PA State Senate Rules and Executive Nominations Committee is Senator Dominic Pileggi who represents PA
Senate District 9. This district consists of part of Delaware County and part of Chester County. I was informed that Senator Stack’s office is in the process of preparing a letter to send to Senator Pileggi requesting that he move the resolution through his committee and back to the Senate floor.

Senator Stack is doing his part to get this resolution passed, we need to do ours. Senator Pileggi needs to here from us. I have included his information below. While every call counts, it is important that Senator Pileggi hears from his constituents, so if you or someone you know lives in his Senatorial District (#9), please contact him, let him know the significance that the UI Resolution plays in Ireland’s quest for self determination. Remind him of the contributions that the Irish have made to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Ask when you might expect the resolution to be released back to the Senate.

Contact Information

Sen. Dominic Pileggi
Senate Box 203009
Harrisburg, PA 17120-3009
Room: 350 Capitol Building
(717) 787-4712

Sen. Dominic Pileggi
100 Evergreen Drive
Suite 113
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 358-5183

Email:
dpileggi@pasen.gov

Click on the link for a copy of the resolution. Senate Resolution

Ger McHale
PA State FFAI Committee

“Everyone, Republican or otherwise, has their own particular part to play. No part is too
great or too small; no one is too old or too young to do something.” – Bobby Sands

Tiocfaidh ár lá

The right to be born, the right to love, the right to grow old

admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:51:49 +0000

To one and all:
Every year as part of the Pro-Life Breakfast the Ancient Order of Hibernians hosts on January 22nd before the Right to Life March, I usually give a talk or write an article, or both.

This year it was held today at the Irish Channel in Washington, DC. I wish to share my 2012 article with you.
2012 Pro life talk – Kennedy

Please feel free to pass it on.

John E. McInerney
President, John F. Kennedy Division 5 (DC)
Ancient Order of Hibernians

Cell (202) 213 – 2055

State Calendars

admin — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:04:04 +0000

Brothers,

If any one has calendar stubs and money or any unsold calendars please return them to
Eugene Daly 3161 Belgrade St. Philadelphia, Pa. 19134

Gerry Ennis – PA State Secretary

PA State Board Meeting

admin — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:02:25 +0000

Brothers,

The next Pa. State Board meeting will be held Saturday , March 31, 2012 at the Doubletree Hotel at Greentree, 101 Doubletree Drive, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15025. Meeting starts promptly at 1:00 PM.
Room rates are $119 a night. Call 412-922-8400 for reservations We have a room block under the name of “AOH“. You’ll need to mention that to obtain that rate. Otherwise the rate is much higher.

Gerry Ennis – PA State Secretary