MASS AOH STATE BOARD MEETING
SUNDAY December 5th 2010
1PM AT THE A.O.H. Hall in WORCESTER
Hosted by Division 36 Worcester
19 Temple Street Worcester
MASS AOH STATE BOARD MEETING
AOH Division 1 Boston - November Minutes
Ancient Order of Hibernians in America
James Michael Curley Division 1 — Boston, MA
http://www.bostonhibernian.com
Friendship * Unity * True Christian Charity
Monthly Meeting, Monday, November 1, 2010
· The meeting was called to order at 7:02 PM by President Kevin O. In attendance: Kevin O., Kevin D., Michael D., Ryan M., and Kevin H.
Old Business
· Once again, the Roslindale parade was a great success. Thanks to all who participated. It was suggested that we march next to a pipe band at next year's parade, if it can be arranged.
· We hosted the state meeting on Sunday, October 17 in the KoC 1308 at Roslindale Square. 22 people attended. All appreciated our efforts in making the meeting a success. The State Board website can be accessed at http://www.massaoh.com.
· Bob Quinn, late of the Watertown Police and a Hibernian of Division 14 Watertown, passed on October 25. Two of our brothers attended the funeral. In his memory, we have donated $50 to the ALS Association.
New Business
· On Wednesday, November 3 at 6:30 PM, there will be a special presentation on Guy Fawkes Day in the Boston Public Library at Copley Square. It is entitled "Lost Holiday: How Bostonians Celebrated the Fifth of November" and will feature J. L. Bell, a local historian and blogger (http://boston1775.blogspot.com), who will discuss how Bostonians traditionally celebrated "Pope Night" from the Revolution into the modern American age. Future details can be found on the library's homepage at http://www.bpl.com. A few of our members will attend.
· The annual memorial rosary for James Michael Curley will be held on Friday, November 12, 2010 at Old Calvary Cemetery in Roslindale starting at 12:00 Noon. Some members will attend.
· We are tentatively scheduled to "ring the bell" for charitable contributions for the Salvation Army on the first two Mondays in December. Further details to follow.
· We are looking for fundraising suggestions. Currently, we are exploring the possibility of a pub-crawl and a film series. Members with ideas should share them at the next meeting.
· With the holidays quickly approaching, division activities will be slowing down. However, we are still focusing on increasing membership. Members are encouraged to contribute ideas to accomplish this goal.
· Brothers are reminded that the monthly division meeting will now be held on the first Monday of the month. Our next meeting is TBA.
· The business portion of the meeting was closed at 7:45pm in memory of Kevin Barry, who died for the cause of Ireland exactly 90 years ago. Go bhfaighe a anam agus anamacha na bhfíréan suaimhneas síoraí. Amen.
Respectfully submitted,
Ryan Mulvey
Recording Secretary
James Michael Curley Division 1, Boston, MA
