​​​BROOME COUNTY LAOH JUNIORS

  Welcome Back, Juniors! As our Juniors begin a brand-new school year, we wish each of you a year filled with exciting challenges, new activities, and lasting friendships. May this be a successful and memorable year for all!

We are proud of our Juniors who won the 2025 LAOH NYS scrapbook contest for the third time in a row. The scrapbooks are judged on their involvement in Catholic Action, Irish History, Missions and Charities, and social events.   Well done!

Thank you everyone who donated items for the Junior initiative to support The Danielle House for collection of items from their wish list.  Mikayla, Junior President delivered them and took a tour of the facility.  

Irish Writing Contest Now Open! It is open to students grades 6–12, this year’s topic is: “The Irish and the American Revolution”. Visit ladiesaoh.com/contest for full contest details.  Submit entries by October 30,2025, to: k.t.nilsson@hotmail.com. We encourage our members to enter.

Our September meeting is September 21st and will be held at Roberson Museum 30 Front Street in the Carousel Theater (first floor) at 1pm. Entrance at the rear of the building. After the meeting, we will take the full tour of the museum and exhibits. A great opportunity to learn and enjoy together.     

We are actively recruiting new members, ages five to eighteen for the junior division and looking to our brothers and sisters for help. Please reach out to family or non-family members who are eligible. As our girls age out, it is important to keep our membership growing strong with the hope they continue to be lifelong members of the LAOH. For information contact your Division President or pick up an application at the Hall. Junior members who sponsor a new member receive a special gift! 

Wishing you all a joyful and productive start to the school year!

Yours in Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity,

Debbie Burke and Kelly Cole, Junior Coordinators

LAOH County Board

Michele Talcott, President

Well, we had quite a hot summer! I hope everyone enjoyed time with family and friends. 

The Men's Golf Tournament was a great success as always.  Good time, food and spending conversation with friends.
Our Lady of Knock Mass was very nice and well attended by all.
The Hooley will be Sept. 12th from 6-10 at the Legion on Robinson Street.  I hope you all can attend.
Our sympathy and prayers go out to Marcia Stewart's family on her passing.
Our next County Board Meeting will be September 2nd @5:30 pm.  Hope to see you there!

In our Motto of Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity,
Michele Talcott, President
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LAOH Division ONe

Barbara Walling, President 

​ As I write this, the weather has been a bit cooler, but I am not quite ready to welcome the fall season.  I am looking forward to enjoying those days when summer weather returns.

​Wishing all faculty, support staff, educators, administrators, and students a rewarding and successful 2025-2026 school year.  

  ​I hope you are planning on joining us for the 2025 Half-Way to St. Patrick’s Day Hooley sponsored by both Ladies divisions.  The Hooley takes place on Friday, September 12 at the American Legion on Robinson Street from 6 pm until 10 pm.Tickets are available at the hall.  The 50/50 raffle supports Grannies for Ukraine and tickets are two dollars each and available at the hall.

 Pat Kane will be providing music for our enjoyment and the Edward P. Maloney Memorial Pipe Band will also perform during the event.  Donations of raffle baskets or gift cards are always appreciated and can be dropped off at the hall to the attention of Mary Gilroy.

 Dues are now $35.  If you have not yet paid dues for this year, please mail your check made out to LAOH Division 1 for $35, your membership card, and a self-addressed stamped envelope to Eileen Zemek, 1960 Hawleyton Road, Binghamton, NY 13903.

 Our sympathies and prayers go to the family and friends of our sister Marcia Stewart on her passing.  Continue to remember in your prayers our sister and brother Hibernians who are ill, recuperating or struggling in any way. Pray also for those in our military, first responders,  health care workers and our country.    
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  When you are out and about, think about stopping at the hall to relax a little, have a friendly conversation and enjoy your favorite beverage.  

 Upcoming events: Hooley, September 12, 6-10 pm, American Legion on Robinson Street.
  Our September meeting will be on Friday, September 5, at 7 pm with a decade of the Rosary said at 6:45 pm.  Hope to see you at our meeting.  

Yours in Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity,

Barb
bwalling@binghamton.edu  607-232-6367

LAOH Division Two

Deborah Burke, President

 Our Lady of Knock Mass was held at Saint Thomas Church in August. A heartfelt thank you to Cookie Luke, Catholic Action Officer, and all the wonderful volunteers who helped make the Mass and the luncheon so special. Your efforts are truly appreciated! 

Save the Date for the 21st Annual Half-Way to St. Patrick’s Day Hooley on
Friday, September 12, 2025, 6:00–10:00 PM at the American Legion, 177 Robinson Street. Sponsored by LAOH Divisions 1 and 2, this festive evening will feature music by Pat Kane and the Edward P. Maloney Memorial Pipe Band. Tickets are now available for purchase at the AOH Hall, Abel’s Pub, House of Reardon and the American Legion. Don’t forget to support our 50/50 Raffle benefiting this year’s selected charity, Ukrainian Grannies! Tickets are just $2.00 each.

Fall Rummage Sale-Start gathering your gently used, season-appropriate clothing and household items for the LAOH Division 2 Fall Rummage Sale! Drop-off: October 2 after 3:00 PM, Rummage Sale: Friday, October 3, Bag Sale: Saturday, October 4. Please note: We cannot accept electronics, speakers, child car seats, or cribs. All donations should be clean and in good condition.

Support our division by participating in the month-long September Lottery! If you haven’t returned your raffle tickets, it’s not too late—mail or drop them off at the hall: Attention: Colleen McMahon Your continued support is essential and appreciated. Good luck to all participants!

Coming Soon: Shepherd’s Pie Dinner. Mark your calendar for October 11!
Join us for a warm and hearty Shepherd’s Pie Dinner. More details to follow in next month’s newsletter.

Irish Writing Contest Now Open! Open to students grades 6–12, this year’s topic is: “The Irish and the American Revolution”. Visit ladiesaoh.com/contest for full contest details.

Submit entries by October 30,2025, to: k.t.nilsson@hotmail.com. 

Membership Dues Reminder-A few members still have outstanding dues. To ensure continued membership (including your subscription to The Chieftain), please send a $35 check payable to LAOH Division Two, along with your dues card and a self-addressed stamped envelope to: AOH Hall, 148 Main St. Binghamton, NY 13905 or 43 Marys Rd. Windsor, NY 13865
Attn: Darlene Comeno.

If you have changes in your information, please update your mailing address, phone number, and email. We want to ensure you receive the Chieftain and all important LAOH communications without interruption.

Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Marcia Stewart, beloved sister from LAOH Division 1. May she rest in peace.

Our next meeting is September 17th at 7:00 PM. Please join your sisters as we come together in friendship and planning for the months ahead.

Debbie
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