DIVISION MAN AND WOMEN OF THE YEAR
Congratulations to our Man and Women of the Year, who were announced at the March 17th St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance:
• Mike Torrey is our Man of the Year
• Taffy Burgess is one of our TWO Women of the Year, and
• Jeanie Torrey is our other Woman of the Year.
All three outstanding individuals are dedicated members of our Division and have contributed to it significantly in many different ways.
Additionally, Mary Van Horn was recognized with a special “Sustained Charity Award” for her “contributions supporting the good work of St. Mary of Sorrows.” One of the many things Mary has done in support of our Division is making the delicious Irish-themed chocolates we’ve all enjoyed at the St. Patrick’s Day event. Congratulations to all four!
SAINT PATRICK’S DINNER DANCE RECAP
Our annual St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance fundraiser was held on March 17th I Farrell Hall. A sell-out crowd enjoyed great food, great music, lots of dancing, and lots of fellowship. We also raised a significant amount of money to support our charitable activities. My thanks to all who helped make this event such a success. I’m still looking for any photos folks might have taken that we can post on our revised website.
APRIL DIVISION MEETING REMINDER
Our April meeting will be on Sunday APRIL 8, owing to Easter being April 1.
After the April 8th meeting, there will be a walking guided tour of the Ox Hill Battlefield - 4134 West Ox Rd, Fairfax, starting at 3:00 p.m. The tour will be led by Ed Wenzel, one of the area’s most knowledgeable individuals concerning this battlefield and will take about an hour. Ed will provide background material on the battlefield and will also have copies of his books: “Chronology of the Civil War in Fairfax County” and its accompanying index, available for purchase. The two books sell for a total of $38.
OTHER AOH NEWS
PAT TROY FUNERAL INFORMATION
For anyone interested in attending Pat Troy’s viewing and/or funeral service, here is the information from the VA State AOH on both events:
• Wake will be on Friday, April 6, from 6:00-8:00 at Demaine Funeral Home, 520 S. Washington St, Alexandria.
• Funeral on Saturday, April 7, 11:00 am at The Basilica of St. Mary, 310 S. Royal St.
• Per the Troy's request. Hibernians will conduct ritual at wake.
• Hibernians will be honor guard and ushers at Mass.
• Green Jackets, sashes, medallions are requested to be worn for a proper send off for Pat.
DIOCESAN TRIP TO IRELAND
Father Steve Walker of St. Philips Catholic Church in Falls Church is leading a trip to Ireland this August. For more information on this Diocesan-wide event, contact the tour director:
Joe Long: [email protected]
(570) 309 134
VA STATE AOH GOLF TOURNAMENT
The VA State AOH will sponsor its annual Shamrock Charity golf tournament on Monday, April 23rd at Meadows Farms Golf Course in Locust Grove, VA (west of Fredericksburg on Lake of the Woods). Listed below is information on the event, and a sign-up sheet for any who might be interested in playing in this tournament. For more information, contact:
Dave McLaughlin
703-915-3735 or [email protected]
Post Office Box 667 Locust Grove, VA 22508
Fifth Annual Shamrock Golf Classic on April 23rd, 2018
Sponsorship Opportunities
Tournament Sponsor ($1,000)
“Gold” Sponsor ($500)
“Silver” Sponsor ($350)
“Green” Sponsor ($200)
“Hole” Sponsor ($100)
Please make checks payable to: AOH and mail to:
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Post Office Box 667
Locust Grove, VA 22508
Congratulations to our Man and Women of the Year, who were announced at the March 17th St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance:
• Mike Torrey is our Man of the Year
• Taffy Burgess is one of our TWO Women of the Year, and
• Jeanie Torrey is our other Woman of the Year.
All three outstanding individuals are dedicated members of our Division and have contributed to it significantly in many different ways.
Additionally, Mary Van Horn was recognized with a special “Sustained Charity Award” for her “contributions supporting the good work of St. Mary of Sorrows.” One of the many things Mary has done in support of our Division is making the delicious Irish-themed chocolates we’ve all enjoyed at the St. Patrick’s Day event. Congratulations to all four!
SAINT PATRICK’S DINNER DANCE RECAP
Our annual St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance fundraiser was held on March 17th I Farrell Hall. A sell-out crowd enjoyed great food, great music, lots of dancing, and lots of fellowship. We also raised a significant amount of money to support our charitable activities. My thanks to all who helped make this event such a success. I’m still looking for any photos folks might have taken that we can post on our revised website.
APRIL DIVISION MEETING REMINDER
Our April meeting will be on Sunday APRIL 8, owing to Easter being April 1.
After the April 8th meeting, there will be a walking guided tour of the Ox Hill Battlefield - 4134 West Ox Rd, Fairfax, starting at 3:00 p.m. The tour will be led by Ed Wenzel, one of the area’s most knowledgeable individuals concerning this battlefield and will take about an hour. Ed will provide background material on the battlefield and will also have copies of his books: “Chronology of the Civil War in Fairfax County” and its accompanying index, available for purchase. The two books sell for a total of $38.
OTHER AOH NEWS
PAT TROY FUNERAL INFORMATION
For anyone interested in attending Pat Troy’s viewing and/or funeral service, here is the information from the VA State AOH on both events:
• Wake will be on Friday, April 6, from 6:00-8:00 at Demaine Funeral Home, 520 S. Washington St, Alexandria.
• Funeral on Saturday, April 7, 11:00 am at The Basilica of St. Mary, 310 S. Royal St.
• Per the Troy's request. Hibernians will conduct ritual at wake.
• Hibernians will be honor guard and ushers at Mass.
• Green Jackets, sashes, medallions are requested to be worn for a proper send off for Pat.
DIOCESAN TRIP TO IRELAND
Father Steve Walker of St. Philips Catholic Church in Falls Church is leading a trip to Ireland this August. For more information on this Diocesan-wide event, contact the tour director:
Joe Long: [email protected]
(570) 309 134
VA STATE AOH GOLF TOURNAMENT
The VA State AOH will sponsor its annual Shamrock Charity golf tournament on Monday, April 23rd at Meadows Farms Golf Course in Locust Grove, VA (west of Fredericksburg on Lake of the Woods). Listed below is information on the event, and a sign-up sheet for any who might be interested in playing in this tournament. For more information, contact:
Dave McLaughlin
703-915-3735 or [email protected]
Post Office Box 667 Locust Grove, VA 22508
Fifth Annual Shamrock Golf Classic on April 23rd, 2018
Sponsorship Opportunities
Tournament Sponsor ($1,000)
- Name featured in Tournament Title
- 2 Foursomes in Golf Tournament
“Gold” Sponsor ($500)
- 1 Foursome in Golf Tournament
- Hole Sponsor Signage Recognition
“Silver” Sponsor ($350)
- 2 Golfers in Golf Tournament
- Hole Sponsor Signage Recognition
“Green” Sponsor ($200)
- 1 Golfer in Golf Tournament
- Hole Sponsor Signage Recognition
“Hole” Sponsor ($100)
- Sign on a tee on the course
Please make checks payable to: AOH and mail to:
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Post Office Box 667
Locust Grove, VA 22508