AOH America 250

State Conventions             This year is a state convention year when states will organize meetings and events that bring members from throughout a state together to conduct business and elect officers. State conventions are important for many reasons. Business is conducted and state officers are elected for the new term. It is also a fun experience to meet and be together with so many other Hibernians.             Regarding state conventions, I strongly recommend the … [Read more...] about Vice President Report – May 2025

Well, another St. Patrick’s Day is in the books. I hope that everyone had a happy and safe celebration and that you were able to recruit a few new members to your division. At least as far as my division is concerned, we all made it out alive and well and we have at least a couple of prospective members for the next couple of months. But, on to other things.             The next big event for Veterans as a whole is Memorial Day, Monday, May 26. This day commemorates those that gave their utmost in the service of our country. Abraham … [Read more...] about Veterans Affairs Report – May 2025

I hope everyone enjoyed the St. Patrick’s Day Season. I also hope everyone had a very Happy and Holy Easter. Thanks to all the Divisions who took advantage of the constitutional discount and paid their National Per Capita early. Your efforts make it easier to plan for the good work of the Order. If you do not already have one in place, the next thing you need to do is create a plan to contact those division members who are delinquent in paying their dues. It is important to remember that our Constitution in Article XVIII Section 13 sets forth the framework for handling this issue. The … [Read more...] about National Treasurer Report – May 2025

Good day Brothers, I hope this message finds you in good spirits and excellent health. I am writing to address the need for the completion of Form 40, as well as to clarify our policies concerning the reissue of membership cards. Your understanding of these processes is crucial for ensuring timely updates and maintaining accurate records within our organization.             To begin with, Form 40 must be filled out with meticulous attention to detail. This form significantly facilitates various updates and administrative functions, … [Read more...] about National Secretary Report – May 2025

It’s hard to believe that 2025 is already a third over and summer will soon be upon us. Do you have a child or grandchild of high school or college age who has talked about studying in Ireland? If so, now is the time to do something about it. Your AOH National Board has scholarship initiatives to make this idea possibility happen. The AOH offers a $1,000 scholarship for high school students to study in Ireland during the summer in the Irish Way Program. At the same time the AOH offers a $3,000 scholarship for a full year of study and/or a $1,500 semester scholarship for study at a college of … [Read more...] about Irish Way & Study Abroad Scholarships Report – May 2025

With this being a state convention year within the AOH, there will be many opportunities for non-degreed members to “receive the Lessons and take the Test of the Order,” thereby fulfilling the obligations for full membership prescribed at your initial initiation. Many Major Degree ceremonies will be offered as part of this year’s state convention slate throughout the country. Currently, only about 30 percent of the Order membership have received their Major Degree. We encourage all non-degreed Hibernians to take advantage of these degree ceremonies and be welcomed into the Inner Chamber of … [Read more...] about Rituals & Degrees Report – May 2025