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ARCHIVE - HISTORY CONTEST
ACHIVE ANNUAL BALL
The Queens County A.O.H. & L.A.O.H Annual Corporate Ball
November 11, 2006 7:00 PM - 131st Annual Dinner Dance
Where: The Reception House 167-17 Northern Blvd, Flushing NY 11358
Live Music by " "
QUEENS COUNTY AOH HIBERNIAN OF THE YEAR - Michael Kearney
QUEENS COUNTY LAOH LADY OF THE YEAR - Dr. Geraldine M. Chapey
Recipient of THE HARRY MURPHY AWARD - John Lydon
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR - Quinn-Fogarty Funeral Home Accepting: Robert J. Hogan
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PAST DANCE INFORMATION
November 19, 2005 7:00 PM - 130th Annual Dinner Dance
The Reception House 167-17 Northern Blvd, Flushing N.Y.
Music by " Rumor Has It"
2005 Honorees:
2005 Corporate Ball Committee
ARCHIVE NEWS
November 22, 2005
Kathleen McGourty of Division 9 and 2005 Woman of the Year is unanimously appointed as the Queens County AOH & LAOH 2006 Aide to the Grand Marshal for the March 17th St. Patrick's Day Parade
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As promised at this months Queens County Meeting the drawing for the Christmas Dinner Basket was held following the meeting. Congratulations to the Grand Prize Winner, Keith O'Reilly known of the Glor Na Gael Pipes & Drum Band. (We hear he was was immensely pleased with the outcome of his investment of $10.00 for the raffle chance.) The Second prize of a Basket of Cheer donated by Maureen Mahoney was won by Dave Hannan also of Glor Na Gael Pipes & Drum Band. The Christmas Dinner basket contents were donated by Owen & Jennifer Kelly. Upcoming at the June 2006 meeting will be the drawing for "BBQ Grillers" Basket. An opportunity to win another unbeleivable "basket". This Brand New Cooler full of Burgers, Hotdogs, condiments etc. is all you need to kickoff your season of backyard grilling with friends. December 22, 2005 Commodore John Barry Day Update! H.J.Res. 38 Re-introduced by NY Congressman Peter King. Passed in US House of Representatives on Dec.14, 2005 S.J. Res 21 Re-introduced by PA Senator Arlen Specter. Passed in US Senate on Dec.16, 2005 Barry Resolution was signed into Public Law 109-142 by President Bush on December 22, 2005 May 23, 2006 A NEW DIVISION FOR QUEENS! On Tuesday May 23, 2006 County President Maureen Leahy together with National Missions & Charities Officer Margaret Hennessy and NY State Secretary Meg Redling installed 51 Charter members for the start of a new division in Breezy Point, Rockaway NY. The first president of this division is Lilly Piniero. _____________________________________________ June 15, 2006 The BBQ basket was a cooler filled with great summer items for any outdoor party! Congratulations to the Grand Prize Winner Arthur Warren Scullin! | The contents of the Christmas basket were…… 9.37 lb. Genuine Virginia Spiral Sliced Honey Ham 1-Ambrosia Devon Irish Custard 2-Progresso New England Clam Chowder 1-Dole Pineapple Chunks 1-Oregon Cherry Pie Filling 2-Corn 2-Peas 1-Bisto Irish Gravy 1-Mandarin Orange Slices 1-Betty Crocker Devils Food Cake Mix 2-StoveTop Stuffing 1-Dream Whip Topping Mix 2-Gelatin Strawberry & Lime 1-Jacobs Jaffa cakes 1-Jacobs Lemon Puffs 1-Knorr Alfredo Sauce 1-Sunmaid Raisins 1-Barry’s Irish Tea (80Count) 2-Javana Kona Coffee 2-Javana Cinnamon Hazelnut Coffee 1-Red Bakers Decorating Sugar 2-Betty Crocker White Icing 1-32oz Parmalat Whole Milk 1-32oz College Inn Chicken Broth 1-Diamond Shelled Walnuts Small 1-Diamond Slivered Almonds Small 1-Karo Light Corn Syrup 1-Wishbone Blue Cheese Dressing 1-Ronzoni Tri-color Cheese Tortellini 1-5 lb White Potatoes 1-3 lb White Onions 1-4 lb Sweet Potatoes 1-Ceasar Croutons 2-1 lb Baby carrots 2-12 oz Green Beans 1-Celery 2-1lb Parsnips 2-10 oz Brussels Sprouts 2-10 oz Mushroom Caps 1-Cauliflower 1-Hershey’s Christmas Kisses 1-Bell Peppers 4 color 1-Oceanspray Cranberries 1-Mixed Fruit 1-Mini Crescent Rolls 1-Bottle Blue Nun Wine and $20.00 Cash |
ARCHIVE EVENTS
The AOH Family Picnic SUBMIT YOUR ANNUAL BALL September 16, 2006 JOURNAL ADS FOR THIS YEARS Fort Tilden Breezy Point HONOREES NOW! Contact Warren Scullin. SEE ANNUAL BALL PAGE FOR FORMS & INFORMATION They are Doing it AGAIN So much to sell! The Div. 9 "Build the Treasury" Tag Sale PART II Saturday July 15, 2006 9:00 Am to 4:00PM For LAOH Div. 9 Hosted by Division Treasurer Kathleen McGourty 167-15 46th Avenue Flushing NY To Donate items or Volunteer Call Kathleen (718) 539-0072 Death of a Pirate A Murder Mystery Game Maggie Mae's in Bayside $40.00 Admission for 3 Hour Open Bar and Munchies. Prizes for guessing who the murderer is and for best Character. A good time will be had by all. To find out more contact Jennifer Kelly 347-392-4293
THE ANNUAL Queens County AOH/LAOH COMMUNION BREAKFAST
Sunday April 9, 2006 at The Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston
Mass: 10:00 AM Officiant: Father James Devine
Brunch begins at 11:00 AM immediatley following the Palm Sunday Mass.
(Yes! Palms will be distributed at this special mass)
Tickets are $25.00 Per Person. Please contact Maureen Leahy for tickets.
Guest Speaker: Br. Richard Curry Director, National Theatre Workshop of the Handicapped
 | Br. Richard Curry entered the Jesuits in 1961 and is the founder and Artistic Director of the National Theatre Workshop of the Handicapped. A Jesuit Brother, Curry holds a Doctorate in Theatre from New York University and an M.A. in Theatre from Villanova University. He has been an observer for the National Theatre of the Deaf, has worked with the BBC in London, toured handicapped schools in Japan and Israel and participated in programs at Loyola School in India. |  |
He was a guest speaker at the First International Symposium on Disability Education in Jerusalem and the International Congress of Disability in Madrid, Spain, which was sponsored by Rehabilitation International. He received the President’s Award of the National Council on Culture and Arts, and Curry was honored by the President of the United States with the Distinguished Service Award of the President’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities. In 1997, Curry opened NTWH-Crosby in Belfast, Maine, the first ever international residential school for persons with disabilities. In 1998, he opened the NTWH Gallery and in 1999 saw the inauguration of the NTWH Belson Bakery, a full service bakery and training school for persons with disabilities offering on line and mail service of Brother Curry’s Breads. Brother Curry was the honorary speaker at Villanova University for the graduation class of ’99. There has been extensive coverage on Brother Curry and the work of NTWH in major newspapers, as well as national television and radio. Brother Curry, S.J. has appeared in the New York Times, The New Yorker, People Magazine, and on Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, a TV special of NTWH for WABC-TV, National Public Radio, and 60 Minutes. Through the years Brother Curry has been the author of many articles on disability and theater. Added to these publications are his books, The Secrets of Jesuit Breadmaking offered by Harper Collins and The Secrets of Jesuit Soupmaking published by Penquin Putnam Press. All royalties from the books are donated to the theatre Workshop. He is the recipient of Saint Joseph University’s 2001 Shield of Loyola Award. 
To learn more about Br. Curry's projects go to: www.ntwh.org
IRISH CULTURE DAY
Hosted by the members of LAOH Div. 15, Whitestone
March 5, 2006 Noon till - 5:00 PM at St. Mel's Parish 26th Ave & 154 th St
Admission $5.00 Per Person - Children Under 12 Free!
FEATURING AN AFTERNOON OF CONTINOUS LIVE ENTERTAINMENT of Irish Song & Dance,
PAT CAHILLANE, JR
THE TIR NA GAEL SCHOOL OF IRISH STEPDANCING
IRISH CEILI DANCING. PIPERS
Complimentary Coffee,Tea, Cake. Children's Activities. Fun for the whole family!
COME SEE OUR EXHIBITS: (DISPLAYING & SELLING)
Featuring acclaimed Irish Landscape Artist EDMUND SULLIVAN
IRISH GIFTS, CHINA, JEWELRY, HANDCRAFTS
FOODS IMPORTED FROM IRELAND
IRISH BOOKS, MUSIC (TAPES, CD’s)
IRISH LANGUAGE & HISTORY
Contact Div. 15 President Bridget Kearney 718-746-3837 for more information.
SILVER BELLES AWARD CEREMONY
Co-Chairs Joan Shanahan Kearney & Marge Julian
Sunday, December 4, 2005 12 Noon.
The White House Restaurant
10-24 154th Street Whitestone, NY
Holiday Brunch honoring member with 25 year or more of dedicated service.
Div. 9 | Div. 13 | Div 15 |
Mary Hannon | Mary Butler | Peggy Dee |
Margaret Julian | Dorothy Cunningham | Rosaleen Downey |
Maureen M. Mahoney | Bridget (Pat) Daly | Bridie Heeran |
Kathleen Mc Gourty | Helen Kelleher | Mae Kelty |
Margaret McGuinness | Betty Keller | Catherine McCarthy |
Helen Somers | Meg E. Redling | Mary McDonagh |
Josephine Spellman |
| Bridie Mc Loughlin |
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| Lillian Mc Loughlin |
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| Hannah Mollohan |
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| Irene Murphy |
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| Margaret Rice |
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| Sheila Twomey |
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| Mary Waters |
The County is pleased to announce the winners of the 2005-2006 Irish History Writing contest. The essays will be forwarded to the next level for judging.
High School Esssay Subject:
The Irish Language: Past, Present and Future
Elementary School Essay Subject:
The Influence of Irish Music
on Country Western Music
1st Place High School Level
Timothy Keaney
Freshman, Holy Cross High school Flushing
2nd Place High School Level
Lily Hannigan
Junior, St.Agnes High School, College Point
1st Place Elementary School Level
Moira Mansfield
Sixth Grade, St Margaret's School Middle Village
Subject:The Influence of Irish Music on Country Western Music
Queens County Historian: Joan Shanahan Kearne
Thursday December 20, 2007  | Queens County AOH & LAOH Christmas Social Party commences after the scheduled meetings have finished. The LAOH will hold the drawing for the annual absolutley huge Christmas Dinner Basket during the party. Chances are available through your division President. Refer to the news page and Archives to view a list of the goodies contained in past baskets. Over $100.00 worth of groceries for you and your family to feast on from snacks to dessert with everything in between. Including your main entree! The basket is presented in a rolling shopping cart and delivered to your door if you aren't present at the meeting. |
