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.

AOH to co-sponsor Galway to Broadway night of Irish/Popular Entertainment

On November 15, 2009, Division 8 of the AOH and LAOH will be co-sponsoring “from Galway to Broadway” as part of the St. Patrick’s Beacon Music Series.  This is a Nassau County exclusive featuring the talented Ciaran Sheehan (from Broadway’s “Phantom of the Opera”) and Gay Willis (from “Showboat” and “Phantom of the Opera”).  This engagement also includes a performance by The Hibernian Festival Singers and the Celtic Harps.  An evening of pure entertainment the whole family will enjoy!  For tickets, contact John Hanley at grinder@optonline.net.Galway to Broadway

Brother Joe McDonald Gets Major Degree

ISLAND PARK, NY – Division 8 would like to congratulate Joe McDonald for receiving his Major Degree on Sunday, April 19^th.

“It’s an honor,” said McDonald, who joined the AOH back in 2007 and served as Recording Secretary in 2008. “Going through this process allows me to understand what it is to be a brother in the AOH.”

Over 50 candidates went through the process, at Sacred Heart Parish in Island Park, NY which was attended by brothers from all the divisions in Nassau County.

Division 8 was represented by County President John O’Connell, Division President John Hanley, Immediate Past President and Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2009 Grand Marshal Robert Lynch, Standing Committee Chair Patrick Furlong, and Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2009 Aide to the Grand Marshal Barney Lough.