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1 AOH Division 61 Joseph Patrick Schickling November Newsletter 4131 Rhawn Street, Philadelphia, PA Reach us via at or by phone Celebrating over 100 years of Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity! November 2004 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Birthdays 2 Tir Na Nog Meeting 2 Karaoke 2 Monday Night Football 3 Notre Dame Football 3 Celtic Football 3 Soup-N-Chili Contest 3 Irish Heritage Festival 4 Sponsors 5 Officers 6 Division Calendar AOH Monthly Meeting Fri., November 5th 8pm LAOH Monthly Meeting Wed., November 10th 7:30pm Home Association Mtg. Wed., November 17th 7:30pm PLEASE NOTE: If you have not yet paid your dues for 2004, please send them in ASAP!!! Dues are $45 and can be given to Joe Schickling at this month s meeting or mail them in. Mailing address can be found on page 3. Dear Brothers, It's hard to believe that we are almost at Thanksgiving. As we do every year, we will be distributing baskets on Monday the 22 nd, times will be announced at the meeting. If you can make it, it will be very worthwhile. Thanksgiving is a time when we look back and give thanks to all we have received. As President, I look back and I am thankful to all the members of the division who have made 61 what it is today. The hard work of these brothers have kept the true meaning of what it is to be a Hibernian alive. Sometime we take it for granted that someone else will do things, but these brothers never do. They are always there to help in any way they can. With that said we need more of us to Volume 11, Issue 9 A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT... step up to the plate and help. We need more volunteers with different functions at the division and home levels. We need your help. If you can help for just one thing it would be a great help. More of this will be discussed at the Nov. and Dec meetings. At this time I would like to thank Jack Gill, Steve Newton, and Tim Cawley for all the work they over saw at the club. The bathrooms are done and a new floor has been installed. Last but not least, the roof is finally done it has been a long time coming. I would also like to thank State Rep. John Perzel, who without his help we could not have accomplished these projects. This meeting, nominations will be opened for all officers and one trustee. If you are interested in any office let someone know. Wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving. I am in our motto, Friendship, Unity, Christian Charity. Bill Kuntz President The men's and ladies bathrooms have been completed. The club's main floor was replaced at the end of September and the floor behind the bar was be replaced in early October. We hope you like the changes. AOH 61 WINTER WEEKEND GETAWAY B Y : TIM CAWLEY December 10th till 12th, 2004 North Wildwood, NJ. Montego Bay Resort, 18th & the Boardwalk The Party Package includes: Full Breakfast each morning, Dinner Friday Night, Beef & Beer with DJ Saturday Night,Late Checkout (2pm), Free admission to the indoor pool & water park----yes! An indoor water park!! Prices: $185--Family Suite-1 bedroom, 1 bath for 2 people, $265-Superior Pool View Suite-2 bedroom, 2 bath for 4 people, $285-Superior Ocean View Suite-2 bedroom, 2 bath for 4 people, $360- Presidential Suite-3 bedroom, 2 bath for 6 people, $410- Jacuzzi Presidential Suite-3 bedroom, 2 bath, Jacuzzi for 6 people. All rooms have a living room, dining room, full kitchen and private balconies. Extra person $50 for the en- tire weekend package. Prices do not include tax. To make reservations contact Montego Bay directly or Website: Group name is under AOH 61. For questions, contact Tim Cawley.

2 Page 2 Volume 11, Issue 9 T IR NA NOG IN NOVEMBER B Y : JOE CAMPBELL Breithlá Sona! Happy Birthday! October: Marty Brennan Kevin Collier Kevin Delany Paul Gruber Mike J. Hooven Thomas Livacz Gerald Long Frank McCaffrey Jim McCarney Jack McGlynn Joseph McGovern Patrick Scanlon Tony Smith Martin E. Toohey Rick Vaughn Tim Young Go maire tú an céad! May you live to be a hundred Congratulations to Bob and Linda Costello on their new baby girl: Grace Ann!!! Mark your calendar now for the Christmas is for Giving Party Saturday December 18 th 2004, 3 to 7 PM at the Club. All members and their children are invited for a fun afternoon of crafts, games, and a visit from Santa Clause. Admission is $ 10 per adult and an unwrapped gift for each child attending. This is a K ARAOKE NIGHT The night before Thanksgiving is often considered the biggest party night of the year. Then why not come to beautiful downtown Holmesburg for AOH Thanksgiving Eve Karaoke Night. Come to Philadelphia AOH 61 at Rhawn Ave and Frankford Ave C ATCH THE B 61 So far so good, please continue to join us this season for every Eagles game. Again this year we will be offering the $10 domestic draft beer deal for every Eagles game, whistle to whistle. Nov Steelers 1:00pm Nov Cowboys 9:00pm Nov 21 Redskins 4:15pm Nov Giants 1:00pm Feb Jacksonville Our October meeting was a trip to the fire house on Frankford Ave. Lt. Pospiech and the members of Engine 36 gave a great tour and hands on demonstration of the trucks, equipment and effective use of smoke detectors to our group. Thanks to the best Fire Fighters in nation for a great visit. Our November meeting will be held in conjunction with the Mayfair Christmas Parade all members are encouraged to great way to teach our children the real meaning of Christmas. Please take a few minutes at this busy time of the year to relax enjoy the company of brother Hibernians and help others at the same time! A barrel will be at the club for those who can not attend and for a night of fun and music...if the singers are good, if not more fun. The night starts at 9PM on November 24, If you have any questions, Michael Kinney at mr_nemo_smith@yahoo.com P LEDGE D RIVE As announced at the October meeting a new pledge drive will be starting in the next few weeks watch your mail box for more information. Any one who has missed completing his original pledge contributions can still make those payments. Send your check to Denny Boylan or Jim Leonard. attend and bring your kids, grand kids or other wee friends or relations. The route is not long and is a fun family event. Afterwards join us for the soup and chili contest. C HRISTMAS IS FOR GIVING PARTY want to drop toys off through the month. We are also in need of adults to help distribute the toys on Sunday December 19 th. To help with the distribution see Chuck Payne or Joe Campbell at the November or December meeting.. Please watch next issue for changes being made beginning in January regarding how our meetings will be run: New membership, Meeting interruptions, Membership Cards

3 November Newsletter Page 3 C ELTIC FOOTBALL CLUB By: Mike Roman Henrik breaks Celtic Hearts It s time for us to hang up our Larssen scarves and flags, and if your number 7 jersey isn t under Juninho, hang that up too. Our beloved Henrik led his new team, Barcelona, into Parkhead for the opening round of Champions League play. And although he kept to his promise not celebrate if he scored, his goal, which followed a brilliant assist several minutes earlier, were enough to crush the faithful. Two shining moments that Celtic will not forget were the magnificent goal from Chris Sutton, and David Marshall s incredible performance against a Ronaldinho penalty kick Marshall s diving block to his left were reminiscent of his game against Barca in last years UEFA Cup quarterfinal. Barcelona 3, Celtic 2. NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL CLUB B Y : DENNY BOYLAN The 6th Annual Pig Roast will be held Saturday, November 27, :00PM The menu will consist of meatballs, baked ziti along with the roasted pig and dessert. All of this for only $ CASH BAR--Everyone is welcome!! Notre Dame Club members and their spouses are FREE!!! There is a limited number of this year's long sleeve mock turtleneck with the Notre Dame Football Club logo available for $ th Annual Soup & Chili Contest B Y : DENNY BOYLAN Sunday, November :00PM Immediately following the Mayfair Thanksgiving Parade CONTESTANTS NEEDED!! Just bring your soup or chili to the club (heated in a crock pot) Great prizes for the winners and our famous Golden Spam Award for the least palatable entry. $5.00 donation to taste and vote (will benefit our kids' division) Desserts would be greatly appreciated. SPL Surge hits a Bump Parkhead saw Camara score his first double early-on in September as the Hoops defeated Dundee 3-0. The Bhoys SPL unbeaten streak was snapped in a 2-2 draw against Hibernian on September 19. Adding to the speculation that we are our own worst enemy, one of the Hibs two was an own-goal by Celtic Defender Bobo Balde. Camara s second double came on September 25, as he netted two of three against Dunfermline, who were unable to score. Next Up for the Bhoys is an away match to AC Milan. Please see Celtic / Page 4 M ONDAY NIGHT F OOTBALL As a member of the Monday Night Football Club, I actually find myself looking forward to Mondays Monday nights that is. Okay, so maybe the fact that the Bengals, Bucs, Titans, and Chiefs have all played in the past few Monday night games don t let that hold you back from coming out and having a great time at the club. Jack H-A-G-G-E-R-T-Y and the gang have been doing a great job every Monday night serving up great food and thirst quenching drinks. If you still wish to join the Monday Night Football Club, it s not to late! There are still 18 games left, including Thanksgiving Day and playoffs games. You can now join the club for a discounted $54 or come out for just the night for just $10. Interested? See JACK at this month s meeting or for more information call him at All proceeds go to our division s scholarship fund and to the club Dues are now Due! Don t forget the dues for this year are now due. Please come ready to pay at this month s meeting. Dues are $45 for the year! Dues can also be mailed to: Joe Schickling 188 Hickory Hill Rd. Phila., PA Don t forget to visit our website: If you know of a good link or have an address you d like to add send the info to aohdiv61@aol.com If you would like to write something in the monthly newsletter (making our job easier) or if you just want to post an upcoming event send an to div61newsletter@comcast.net Good and Welfare: May everyone have a happy and safe Thanksgiving! Please remember to keep our troops and their families in our prayers

4 Page 4 Breithlá Sona! Happy Birthday! November: Francis Barclay John Beggin Greg Biles Raymond Buber Roger Falloon Tom Flynn Joseph Gillespie Ed Hagerty Jack Haggerty John Hannigan Tony Hearn Sean Kearns Brian Kelly Jim Kelly Dennis McCloskey Patrick Meehan Patrick Monaghan Tom Reilly John Reilly Ed Schickling Mark Walsh Robert White HELP NEEDED Celtic Continued from Page 4 League Cup Crush I doubt the Willie Maley song will be ever include the lyrics when Celtic beat Falkirk 8 to 1 but nonetheless, it was a staggering amount of goals from Celtics young players in the League Cup Third Round. So confident was Manager Martin O Neill, that he started usual subs Ross Wallace, Aiden McGeady, Paul Lambert, and goal tender Rab Douglas. Wallace scored a hat-trick, while Lambert and McGeady each contributed a goal in the routing. The competition drew attention during the Quarterfinal draw, with Celtic being paired against Rangers on November 10. The last time the Old Firm met in a League Cup match was the Final in March 2003 when the Huns beat Celtic 2-1. Celtic sign deal with NIKE Celtic has inked a 5-year 25 I RISH HERITAGE FESTIVAL Dear AOH members, You are cordially invited to attend the Irish Heritage Festival on November 18th, sponsored by the Irish Heritage Society of Rosemont College. Please come and enjoy an entertaining night of beautiful Irish music by Killen Thyme and traditional Irish dance performed by members of the Cara School of Irish Dance. The show will run from 7:00pm to approximately 9:00pm and will be held in McShain Auditorium at Rosemont College (Rosemont, PA). Tickets will be $5 at the door and light refreshments will be sold during million ($45 million) kit deal with NIKE to begin in the summer of It is the largest kit contract in Scottish Sports history, surpassing the 11 million, 4-year deal with Umbro that it replaces. The deal is good news for Supporters in the U.S. as current manufacturer Umbro does not distribute in North America. Expect to see Hoops jerseys at your favorite athletic store next summer. Hail! Hail! Volume 11, Issue 9 intermission. We hope that you can come and enjoy a night of Irish culture. Sincerely, Casey Lafferty President, IHS Do you need something written in the newsletter but you re not sure what to do? Just the information to us at: Div61newsletter@comcast.net To ensure that the information makes it to the next newsletter, please send it at least a week in advance of the next meeting. Always forget? Just send us your address to receive a monthly reminder! In addition to our prayers, the following items are needed by the St. Francis Inn. Please, bring donations to the club. Razors Deodorant Coffee Sweetened Iced Tea Mix Men s Underwear Feminine products G OOD & WELFARE For those of you who may not be aware of the purpose of Good and Welfare, let me explain. It is a resource available to all division members who become aware of a happy or not so happy event involving a fellow division Hibernian. If you are unsure if a particular event falls under Good and Welfare, please ask. Inquiries and requests should be made to Art Hand III, who may be reached by either phone ( ) or (div61newsletter@comcast.net). If you are interested in Hall Rentals or for more information, please contact Jack Gill at or by at JGill@septa.org. Make sure to leave your name, phone #, and date and time you wish to rent the hall. Advanced notice is appreciated!

6 AOH 61 Officers President: Bill Kuntz Vice-President: Joe Campbell Financial Secretary: Joe Schickling Treasurer: Jim Leonard Recording Secretary: Art Hand III Chmn. Stndg. Comm.: Jay Costello Marshall: Jack Gill Sentinel: Ed Rodriguez Organizer: John Hagan Historian: Joe Beggin Steward: Tim Cawley Past President: Frank Schickling Trustees: Chris Mullen Mike McCrane P.J. Clerkin Chaplain: Rev James Lyons Newsletter Editor: Art Hand IV W ELCOME On behalf of AOH 61, we extend a warm welcome to the newest members of our family: Kevin Sheeron Kevin Delany John McDonald We hope all of you enjoy everything this organization has to offer and that you continue to live in Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity.. Division 61 Club Hours: Sundays Noon 10pm Mondays 7pm Midnight Tuesdays 6pm Midnight Thursdays 6pm Midnight Fridays 6pm 2am Saturdays Noon 2am Come out and enjoy some good times!!! Ancient Order Of Hiberians P.O. Box Philadelphia, PA We re on the Web! Check us out at Div61.com

AOH Division 61 September Newsletter

AOH Division 61 September Newsletter Division 61 Officers: Sean Kearns President, Marty Prendergast Vice President, John Joe Kelly Financial Secretary, Tom Campbell Treasurer, Sean Campbell Recording Secretary,