AOH 22 FF John J. Redmond

Ancient Order Of Hibernian’s

Fire Fighter John J. Redmond

Division 22 Philadelphia

Welcome

The Ancient Order of Hibernians is a Catholic, Irish American Fraternal Organization founded in New York City 4 May,1836. The Order can trace its roots back to a parent organization, of the same name, which has existed in Ireland for over 300 years. However, while the organizations share a common thread, the North American A.O.H. is a separate and much larger organization.

A Brief History of Our Division

Division 22 was founded on March 6,1997 . When

Twenty six Philadelphia Firefighters decided to

expand their Irish heritage. The number 22 coincides

with local 22 of the Firefighters union and also dates

back to the days of the Hibernian Hose Companies

Engine 22 when the Philadelphia Fire Department

was made up of volunteer companies. Engine 22 is

still in service to this very day.

The Division chose to honor John Redmond, a

firefighter who had made the supreme sacrifice 16

years ago by giving his life so others might live ,

while fighting a fire in 1994 at the Rising Sun Baptist

Church in South Philadelphia . His spirit lives on

through the work we do.

Clothes for the troops

We are collecting new boxers , socks , underwear

& t -shirts for our Wounded and sick veterans. Please bring these items to our next meeting and Help us help those that have served and continue to serve our country. Thanks for your support.

Lotto Chances

Division 22 is selling lottery chances for the month of March. The results are based upon the PA evening number. Donation : $5.00

Box : $5.00 - Straight : $50.00 - St. Patrick’s Day : $100.00

Questions contact

John Colfer “ lotto man extraordinaire “

215-338-9580 or johncolfer@comcast.net

** Lottery chances that are turned in late will not be

back dated to the beginning of the month ***

2010 Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade

This years parade is Sunday March 14th and the day is fast approaching. Division 22 AOH & LAOH are once again in the presidents division which is the third division. Our very own Tommy Meehan will have the distinguished honor of being in the ring of honor along with several other local distinguished Irishman.

The parade will once again be broadcast live by our friends at KYW CBS 3 from 1200pm to 300pm on CW Philly 57 and will also stream live at cbs3.com. The parade will be rebroadcast on March 17th from 900am to 1200pm on KYW CBS 3 and 200pm to 500pm on CW Philly 57.

Division 22 AOH & LAOH are due at the staging area by 10am and must be ready to march by 1055am. Please be at the hall by 930am. The parade kicks off at 1100 am. Our staging area is the north side of JFK blvd between 17th & 18th.

Parade uniform:

Kilt,white shirt,commando or division sweater or division jacket. Black shoes or sneakers ,bere

Fire Department class A

Black pants, white shirt,commando or division sweater

Or division jacket. Black shoes or sneakers.

http://www.philadelphiastpatsparade.com/index.asp

Newsletter

AOH 22 Winter 2010 Newsletter

Keep Your Information up to date

Brothers it is very important that your membership information is kept up-to-date. If you have any changes in your address, home phone number or any other information please let our Financial Secretary Keith McDonough know. This can be done by mailing any changes to him or at our meetings.

2010 Dues

Yes it is once again time to pay your dues. It is very important that we pay your dues as soon as you can this allows us to pay our per capita to the national ,state and county faster and avoid any late penalties.

If you are having financial difficulty we are more than willing to work with and set up a payment arrangement .Please contact president Bob Haley to request assistance or if you have any questions..

Please make checks payable to AOH 22

2010 Dues : 25$

Bob e-mail : Defenders22@comcast.net

Phone: 215-620-9588

Sponsor our Division

We are offering you the chance to promote your business and support our division at the same time , for the amazing low price of just 25$ per year we will place your business information on our web site and in our quarterly newsletter. No where else are you going to find such cheap advertising. This is a deal that can not be beat. Contact Jeff for details Phillyaoh22@gmail.com

Hibernian Service Awards Dinner

Last November we held out first Hibernian Service Awards Dinner And it was a huge success. This event will become an annual tradition and we

Are looking for individuals to honor this fall at our 2010 Hibernian Service Awards Dinner. We are looking for those that embody the spirit of John

Redmond and who are active and also make a great asset to the Irish community in the Philadelphia area. Nominations are being accepted now and we are looking to wrap this up by the time we break for the summer. Do you know someone you would like to see honored? please let us know. Send an e-mail to Jeff at Phillyaoh22@gmail.com

Hibernian Hunger Project

Great Irish Stew Cook off.

Sunday March 28th 2pm to 5pm

Finnigan’s Wake 3rd & Spring garden

Come out and join us for the 6th Annual Hibernian Hunger Project Great Stew Cook-off!! We are looking for contestants in the following categories

AOH/LAOH
Professional/Restaurants
Other Irish Groups
Amateurs
People’s Choice

The winning Stew will be featured at a dinner to benefit The Philadelphia Veterans Multi Service Center and St. John's Hospice

Tickets

$5 for tasting only and

$25 for beer/wine and tasting.

Family Friendly, children welcome.