Due to the continued economic strain that Covid-19 has placed on our community, this year's golf outing will not be a fundraiser but instead will focus on our membership, our friends and being thankful for all that we still have as we continue to persevere through these difficult times. We will also acknowledge and thank those local businesses and families who have faithfully … [Read More...] about AOH Member Golf Day, Thursday, May 13, 2021
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President’s Message
April 2021 Presidents Message
I hope this update finds you and your family all well. It is hard to believe that we are already past Easter and speeding headlong into May. If possible, I hope you were able to take some time away from work during the Easter break. Our next division meeting will be held virtually this Thursday, April 22 at 7:30 pm. See the email for a link to the meeting and instructions. Another sign of … [Read More...] about April 2021 Presidents Message
News
The Passing of Jack O’Connor
As noted earlier this week, we lost our brother, Jack O'Connor, suddenly and unexpectedly last Friday.Whenever … [More...] about The Passing of Jack O’Connor
March is Irish American Heritage Month
Since 1991, March has been recognized by American presidents of both parties as "Irish American Heritage … [More...] about March is Irish American Heritage Month
AOH Charity: Lighting A Candle Rather than Cursing the Darkness
One of the three pillars of our motto is “Christian Charity” andthat is needed now more than ever. Despite the … [More...] about AOH Charity: Lighting A Candle Rather than Cursing the Darkness
History
Nellie Bly
There was a time when mouse clicks and tweets did not drive reporters; they actually went out, sometimes at great personal peril, to find the news. One such reporter and a pioneer of investigative journalism was Irish American Nellie Bly.
A Historical Reflection in the Year of Covid
The end of a year is a time of reflection and evaluation, and so we should ask why we have a history lesson at every meeting and in every newsletter? One can argue that the history of Ireland and Irish America is often sad; a story of a people who were conquered, oppressed, driven from […]