Division 8 Awards Dinner Honoring Tom Lilly

Friday January 13, 2012 – Friday January 13, 2012

Glenwood Road

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The Mike Moran Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the St. Dymphna Division of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians present their annual Awards and Installation dinner on January 13, 2012 at the Swan Club in Glenwood Landing, NY. The night will start at 8 p.m. for the cocktail hour and end at Midnight.

Dinner is $60.00 per person and includes an open bar.

On that night both divisions will honor Tom Lilly with National Life Membership in the AOH.

Also on the agenda are the division awards and the installation of officers.

Space is limited to 200, so please register early.

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2011 Aide to the Grand Marshal James Burke

James Burke was born and raised in Flatbush section of Brooklyn, NY, and attended Our Lady Help of Christians School, Power Memorial Academy, and Iona College. In the early 1960s, he served as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps and also worked as an account executive for Noranpac for 20 years.

In 1986, Jim joined the Michael Hogan Division 15 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Massapequa, NY and has served as President of the Division, Nassau County Board President, New York State District Director, New York State Organizer and New York State Treasurer, and currently serves as New York State Secretary. He was named “Hibernian of the Year” in 1987 and served as Co-Chair of the Nassau County Feis for six years. He is currently Chairman for Pipe Band competition.

Jim is also a member of the Tara Pipes and Drums in Massapequa for over 20 years, currently serving as the Drum Major. He also has been a delegate to the NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade for over twenty years and was Nassau County Aide to the NYC Grand Marshal in 2000.

Outside of the AOH, Jim is an Honorary Life Member of Knights of Columbus and Past Commandant of Marine Corps League. He is a parishioner of St. Rose of Lima Parish in Massapequa with his wife Patricia (nee McNally). He has four grown children, and nine grandchildren.

2011 Aide To The Grand Marshal Carol McTigue

Carol was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, the eldest of three children born to Anna and Perry Brink.  Active in her parish of Our Lady Help of Christians, she was a member of the CCD Journalism and Drama Clubs.  While in high school Carol met her future husband Ted Mc Tigue and soon after graduation, they were married.  The following adventureous years were busy raising their six sons in Lynbrook as well as being foster parents for the Angel Guardian Home.  Having all the boys, Carol became active with the Boy Scouts of America, serving as Den Mother for a number of years and also as a Merit Badge Counselor.  She received many commendations from the Boy Scouts among them the “Silver Beaver Award” and the “St. George Award” from the Bishop’s Committee on Scouting.

After her years of Scouting and still with her CCD participation, Carol began working at the J.C. Penney Company.  She left Penney’s to begin a new career in Banking at Jamaica Savings Bank in Lynbrook.

Retirement came after twenty one years at the Bank with her title of Student Loan Officer.  Still active at her parish of Our Lady of Peace, Carol is a Eurachistic Minister and is a member of the RCIA Team for a number of years.

A proud member of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Carol has been active for approximately 20 years, and has held office for her Division 14, Her County of Nassau, and her State of New York.  At present, she is the LAOH New York State Secretary, The Nassau County Feis Secretary, and Vice President of her Division 14.  Her Division has honored Carol with the “Woman of the Year” and Nassau County has also honored her with the “Woman of the Year”.  Marching in the many St. Patrick’s Day Parades, the Celebrations of the Feast of St. Brigid as well as the Annual Nassau County Feis,  have certainly been the highlights of  her Hibernian years.

Carol and Ted will be celebrating 53 years of marriage this September along with their family of 6 Sons, two Granddaughters, and one Great Granddaughter.

Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Day Parade Presents Sashes To Grand Marshal and Aides To Open St. Patrick’s Day Season

(Glen Cove, NY – February, 27, 2011) – The Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee held its annual Sash Ceremony at Page One Restaurant today in Glen Cove.

Sashes were presented to Grand Marshal Andy Stafford, and Aides Jim Burke and Carol McTigue by Parade Chairman Robert Lynch.

“I am so proud to stand here today with these two great people,” said Stafford of his two Aides Burke and McTigue after he received his sash. “I have known both of them for so long and they are great people.”

The Sash Ceremony is the unofficial opening of the St. Patrick’s Day season in Glen Cove. On Saturday March 5 at 8 p.m., the St. Dymphna Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians will be hosting its annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance at St. Patrick’s Parish Hall in Glen Cove.

Then on March 13 at 11:30 a.m. The Parade Committee, along with Division 8 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and Division 8 of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians will hold its annual St. Patrick’s Day Mass at St. Patrick’s Church.

And finally the parade which will be held on Sunday, March 20^th at 1 p.m. through the streets of Glen Cove.

• The Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Day Parade forms behind the Finley Middle School, Forest Avenue.
• The Parade moves from the designated formation areas around the Finley Middle School and into Forest Avenue south of Dosoris Lane.
• It then follows Brewster Street  to School Street.
• From there it moves into Glen Street
• It then  follows Glen Street to the end of Parade Route at St. Patrick’s Church, which is located at the corner of Glen Street and Pearsall Avenue.

More details of all these events can be found by visiting the website www.glencoveirish.org.

 

 

About the Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Founded in 1989 by the Mike Moran Division 8 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the parade is in its 23^rd year, celebrating Irish culture on the North Shore. Over the years, the parade has had politicians, celebrities and Irish dignitaries serve as Grand Marshal. Today, it is put on by the Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Day Committee, which comprises of members of the the Mike Moran Division 8 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the St. Dymphna Division of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians.

About the Mike Moran Division 8 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians: Now in its 60^th year, the Mike Moran Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians serves to promote Irish culture, history, music, traditions and charitable giving. Membership is open at all men age 16 and over, who are of Irish birth or heritage, and are practicing Catholics. For more information, please visit their website at www.glencoveirish.org or contact Division President Joe McDonald at 516-522-0741 or by email at joe@hiberniandigest.com.

About the St. Dymphna Division of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians: Founded in 2002, the St. Dymphna Division of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians serves to promote Irish culture, history, music, traditions and charitable giving. Membership is open to women age 16 and over, who are of Irish birth or heritage, and are practicing Catholics. For more information please contact them online at www.glencoveirish.org or contact Division President Lisa Forgione at 516-759-9481 or by email at lisaf22@optonline.net.

Seafood Raffle A Success

Division 8 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians is proud to announce that the drawing for its Annual Seafood Raffle for 2010 was held on June 27, 2010.  Winners received fresh seafood for their 4th of July barbeques.

Congratulations to Grand Prize winners Barbara Donohue and Barney Lough who won lobster dinners for 6 people which included lobsters, corn, salad and two bottles of wine.  Other prize winners were Lynn Giordano, Katherine Rezza, Larry Rush, Shaun Byrne, Joseph McDonald and Laura Lyman.  Congratulations to all and we hope you enjoyed the seafood.

Division 8 would like to thank Jim and Sophie McCabe, Michael Harrington, Lisa Forgione and the Ladies AOH, The Glen Cove Printery and all those who participated in the raffle.

Brother Jim McCabe Up For National Lifetime Membership

Division 8 would like to wish Brother Jim McCabe luck as he is up for National Lifetime Membership in the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Jim has passed through the division, county and state and now his application is in front of the National Board.

A brother for 57 years, Jim has served this organization and division in many facets, remaining active in almost all activities.

So good luck Jim, as the National Board will have a very tough decision on its hands come July.

The National Hibernian Digest is Now Online

The National Hibernian Digest, the official newspaper of the Ancient Order of Hibernians now has an online edition, which will feature an archive of past issues.

According to editor Keith Carney, the site will also include expanded news and features not appearing in the newspaper.

The site is HibernianDigest.com, which was designed by Nassau County Webmaster and Division 8 Vice President Joe McDonald, who was named Online Editor of the paper.

So please stop by the Digest website and we ask for all divisions to add the link to the Digest site to its respective websites.

For more information about the digest or to send in a story, contact National Editor Keith Carney at editor@hiberniandigest.com or Online Editor Joe McDonald at onlineeditor@hiberniandigest.com.

To place an ad and reach thousands of  Hibernians nationwide, contact Ad Director Steve Everly at adsales@hiberniandigest.com.

St. Brigid’s Mass & Reception

We are very pleased to host St. Brigid’s Day Celebration 2010 for Nassau County Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians.

St. Brigid was known for her generosity, her hospitality and love of art. It is said that at her abbey in Kildare, a fire was tended by her nuns, and only women were allowed near it. This fire is said to have been kept perpetually alight for nearly a thousand years after her death.

Saturday, January 30, 2010

Family Mass at 4:30 p.m.

St. Patrick’s R.C. Church, 235 Glen Street,

corner of Pearsall Avenue, Glen Cove

Party immediately following in St. Patrick’s Parish Hall

Downstairs Reception Room

Dinner Adults $20.00 per person

Cash bar for beer, wine, soda and water.

Children under 12 $5.00 each

Checks must be made payable to your respective Division

And must be submitted through your Division’s Treasurer to the County Board.

Please RSVP to:

Lisa Forgione 516-759-9481

Sioban Rack 516-671-5684

Mimi Howard 516-801-1882

We anxiously await your response and hope your entire family will celebrate with us.

Division 8 Makes Donation to Wounded Warriors Project

On October 8, 2009, Division 8 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians presented a donation to the Wounded Warriors Project to assist them in continuing their work of helping men and women returning from active duty in the armed services to re-acclemate themselves to post-military life.  The Wounded Warriors Project is a national organization which provides medical assistance, job training, education and advocacy to members of the armed forces and their families towards the end of their tours of duty.  Division 8 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians has raised supplies and funds though its annual raffle, collections and supply drives organized by Division Member Jack McDougal and manned by the members of Division 8 for the benefit of our service men and women.

During the supply drive,   over 20 boxes of supplies such as socks,

shampoo, soap, candy and other necessities were collected and sent to our armed forces serving our Country. Participating in the presentation, pictured above from left to right, were Stefan Stillwell, Patrick Furlong, Neil Sullivan, Jim McCabe, Jeffery Moore (Division Treasurer), Joe McDonald (Division Vice-President), Robert Panzenbeck, Paul Hastings (Ambassador for the Wounded Warrior Project), John Hanley (DivisionPresident) and Ryan Doherty (Division Financial Secretary).  The Division would like to extend it’s sincere gratitude to the men and women serving our country in the Armed Forces and the Wounded Warriors Project for their efforts in assisting them.  The Division would also like to extend its thanks to Page One for hosting this event.

The Seafood Raffle is Back!

NOTE: On Every Saturday Tickets will be on sale at IGA Food Basket at 68 Bayville Avenue in  Bayville, NY. You can get directions here.

Division 8 will host its annual Independence Day Seafood Raffle on Jun. 28, 2009.

Tickets, going for $5 a piece, are on sale now.

The Raffle will be drawn on June 28^th and the proceeds will benefit the charities of Division 8.  In the past, the Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 8 charities have ranged from the Wounded Warrior project which supports our troops who have been wounded oversees and the St. Vincent De Paul Society that provides assistance to those families and individuals in great need of basic resources to live.

For more information please contact Mike Harrington at 516-676-9015 or Jeff Moore at 516-322-5225. Or you can email Jeff at jeff.moore@glencoveirish.org.