Preparations at the Hibernian House continue. A lot of the ‘heavy lifting’ is done, but the devil is in the details. Right now, Frank and Pete are attending law school to fully understand the various rules and regulations necessary to open an indoor facility serving alcohol and no food. We would insert a joke here about passing the bar, but the team has their hands full with … [Read more...] about Hibernian House Update
Division Continues Charitable Works
Over the last month, Division 3 has donated $500 each to three Catholic charities in the local area for a total of $1,500 to help individuals impacted by the pandemic. Albertus Magnus High School “Falcon Fund” – This is a fund that was set up to help families in the school who were adversely affected, whether it be health or economics, by the COVID pandemic. We presented … [Read more...] about Division Continues Charitable Works
Division 3 Scholarships Awarded
Despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 outbreak, Division 3 continues in our mission to support our heritage and the educational aspirations of the young in these trying times. As mentioned last month, nine children of members earned division scholarships, totaling nearly $10,000. The students had to submit a resume detailing their academic and community … [Read more...] about Division 3 Scholarships Awarded
June 2020 President’s Message
As we head into the Independence Day holiday, I hope all are well and finding more and more bits of normalcy as our world slowly reopens. Here’s hoping that we can do it as quickly as possible while maximizing the safety of all and avoiding any backsliding. As the joke goes, it’s hard to believe the first three years of 2020 are already over – it’s been quite the slog. … [Read more...] about June 2020 President’s Message
“If They Get the Flag, They’ll Get Old Mike”
From a rise of land known as Chin Ridge, the men of the 75th Ohio saw a sight that must have made their blood run cold. They were part of Union General John Pope’s Army of Virginia (not to be confused with the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia), which had in the Summer of 1862 been proceeding south in an attempt to capture Richmond and end the war. However, … [Read more...] about “If They Get the Flag, They’ll Get Old Mike”