Ancient Order Of Hibernians
Major Tommy McGuire Division #1
Burlington County, New Jersey
CALLING ALL IRISH!!!
Burlington County AOH Division 1 is looking for new members, if you are a Catholic man of Irish descent and want to celebrate your Irish heritage by marching in local parades and attending Irish festivals, while helping those less fortunate, join us at our next meeting or contact Dewey Raylman for more information.
This division was organized in July 2003, by a small group of dedicated men of Irish heritage and belief in the Roman Catholic faith, lead by Hugh Connelly as the first president . A rebirth of Hibernianism in Burlington County was put forth with a strong determination to succeed.
It was decided soon afterwards that a patron namesake be selected to make this division stand out from the common patron selections of others. The most obvious choice was to recognize an Irish-American who was born in New Jersey, Major Thomas B. McGuire Jr. (1920-1945) of Ridgewood.
Major "Tommy McGuire" became a pilot during World War II, in the US Army Air Force attaining the rank of Major before the age of 26. This was due in part because of his skill in flying the P38 aircraft "Lightning" , and also to his courage to lead in battle over the skies in the Pacific Theater of war.
During his brief career , Major McGuire became an "ACE" by destroying a total of 38 enemy aircraft . This hallmark was to become the basis for his award of the nation's highest tribute to a combat hero , the MEDAL OF HONOR .
Our division proudly carries his name upon the banners we hold in marching.
2009 State Convention Thank You
State Convention T-shirts are Still Available
Above Design on front of a Black T-shirt
Sizes: (XL) and (2XL)
Price: $20 (includes S&H)
call Ed:(856) 764-3001
or email: irishscot2@verizon.net
or mail check or money order to:
AOH 09 Shirts
C/O Ed Hicks
51 Notre Dame Drive
Delran, NJ 08075
Tommy Mcguire Division #1 Supports Burlington County's First Authentic Irish Pub
Owned and operated by Brother Mike McGeough
Burlington County AOH Division 1 Supports and Sponsors
Mount Holly St. Patrick's Day Parade 2009:
Click the picture above to go to the Parade Website
Next General Meeting: February 2, 2010 @ 7:30pm (and the First Tuesday of each subsequent month)
Meeting Place:
American Legion Post #294 (609-894-2203)
39 Fort Dix Road
Pemberton, NJ 08068
Next Committee Meeting: Golf Outing Committee Meeting Monday February 15, 2010
"VOLUNTEERS NEEDED"
American Legion Post #294 (609-894-2203)
39 Fort Dix Road
Pemberton, NJ 08068
For information contact: Bill McGee or Dennis Kavanagh
Next Officers Meeting: Tuesday February 23, 2010 @ 7:30PM
Meeting Place: American Legion Post #294 (609-894-2203)
39 Fort Dix Road
Pemberton, NJ 08068
Next State Board Meeting: Saturday February 20, 2010 @ 12:00pm
American Legion Post #294 (609-894-2203)
39 Fort Dix Road
Pemberton, NJ 08068
Our general meetings are on the first Tuesday of each month.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians in America aoh.com is an Irish Catholic men's organization. The AOH was originated in the United States in nineteenth-century New York City by Irish immigrants who banded together in protection of the Catholic Church. The AOH in Ireland was formed in the fourteenth century for many of the same reasons. View the
purposes & goals of the AOH.All men of Irish descent and practicing Catholics over the age of 18 are Welcome!
Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity
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