As noted in our newsletter, Friday, September 18, is our next division meeting. Because of room capacity limitations due to the pandemic, we can only have twenty-five members attend live. Accounting for Division officers, Hibernian House officers, and Committee heads, that probably leaves room for roughly 10-15 members at large. To accommodate, the meeting will be … [Read more...] about Check Your Emails, Tomorrow Nights Meeting Details
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After 175 Years, It Is Time for the Real Story of the “Irish Famine.”*
On 13 September 1845, the British Newspaper "The Gardeners' Chronicle announced: "We stop the press with very great regret to announce that the potato murrain has unequivocally declared itself in Ireland. The crops about Dublin are suddenly perishing....where will Ireland be in the event of a universal potato rot?" That simple paragraph ushered in five years[2] of … [Read more...] about After 175 Years, It Is Time for the Real Story of the “Irish Famine.”*
Hibernian House Nominations
At the September meeting, nominations will be taken for Hibernian House offices. This includes nominations for offices whose normal two-year terms are up – President and Treasurer, as well as the office of Secretary which is currently vacant. … [Read more...] about Hibernian House Nominations
Pot O’Gold Update
The Pot O’ Gold has become more than just a raffle. For many, the drawing is secondary to the two parties. And the reality is that there is no way we can conduct parties of that magnitude in today’s environment. So, for this year, we will be replacing the POG with a 50/50 raffle. We will be offering multiple prizes just like the POG – the only difference is that there will not … [Read more...] about Pot O’Gold Update
September 2020 President’s Message
I hope all are enjoying the great weather this Labor Day weekend. As the unofficial end to summer, it’s a great way to wrap it up, and in a year that had too many ‘bad news’ communications, it’s good to have had a period of quiet. However, it is important for the Division to get back to the business of the Order: Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity. To that end, we will … [Read more...] about September 2020 President’s Message