Colonel Patrick O'Rorke Division 7 Monroe County, NY March 1 meeting will be at "the Keg" in the German Club, not at Johnny's. It is located at 315 Gregory Street in between Clinton Ave and South Ave. Parking is available in the attached lot or Frank said that St. Boniface has a large parking lot that can be used. Membership meeting entry will start at 7:15, and we will start the meeting at 7:30 or a bit earlier if everyone is ready. News Updates John and Sean presenting an AOH check to Gary Mervis of Camp Good Days and Special Times. New Brothers inducted January 2010 Larger Photo HERE John Grattan and Brian O'Connor presenting a check to Joan K. Rohr who is the Director of Birthright of Rochester, Inc. This is the presentation of a $500 check to Father Symon to aid his School for Nomads in Kenya (http://www.schoolfornomads.org/). The presentation was made at the Webster Knights of Columbus hall on October 1, 2009. Pictured from left are Steve Dwyer, Tom O'Connell, Father Symon, and Barney Quinlan. Larger Photo HERE Photo is of Hibernians Joe McQueen and John Collins presenting Diane Walker of Habitat For Humanity with a check for $500. The gift from the AOH was delivered on October 7th, 2009. Larger Photo HERE This is the presentation of $500 donation that we made to the Irish Children's Program with the money we made at the Half-Way to St. Patrick's Day Party. Larger Photo HERE Barney Presents Check to St. Peter's Kitchen Larger photo HERE The Ancient Order of Hibernians - Monroe County, NY Division 7 was organized in Rochester, New York in 1896. The Division was organized to assemble Irish Catholic men of the area in a spirit of Brotherhood and to foster a spirit of Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity. Colonel Patrick O'Rorke biography The Division is named after Colonel Patrick O'Rorke, a hero at Gettysburg and who's final resting place is in Rochester, NY. The Division meets at 7:30 PM on the 1st Monday of each month at Johnny's Irish Pub located at 1382 Culver Road in Rochester. Are you: A practicing Catholic? Irish, by either birth or descent? A male of at least 16 years of age? If you answered "yes" to all three, you may be interested in the Ancient Order of Hibernians in America. Besides being the oldest Catholic, lay organization in the country, the "A.O.H." is the largest Irish, fraternal organization in the world. The A.O.H. originated in Ireland during the dreaded days of the "Penal Code" imposed by Oliver Cromwell. Our organization began by protecting the lives of Ireland’s priests - ensuring the preservation of our Faith. This tradition was continued by Irish immigrants as they faced the hardships of assimilating to the then Protestant culture of early America. Today, the A.O.H. is still promoting the Catholic faith and the culture of Ireland. As well as thriving on the National and State levels, the A.O.H. is alive and well here in Rochester. American men, 16 years of age or older who are practicing Catholics of Irish birth or descent are eligible for admission into The Ancient Order of Hibernians in America, Inc. If you are interested in joining the Colonel Patrick O'Rorke Division, please contact the Division hotline at (585)234-7469 . To download a pdf file of our membership application, click HERE. Please contact us for more information. Contact Us At: 620 Park Ave. #330 Rochester, NY 14607 (585) 234-7469 Division 7 Brothers complete their Major Degree Congratulations and Good Luck to our Officers 2009 installed on Dec.03, 2008 Photos from installation night HERE President: John Grattan Vice President: Jim O'Reilly Recording Secretary: Jake Publicover Financial Secretary: Tom Cahill Treasurer: Frank Gerham Sentinal: Pat Brillian Marshall: Tom Kleinhans Chairman Standing Committee: Bill Skehan Right to Life: Jason Gorton Webmaster: Ed Graham Past President: Bill Lawler Dan Magill

12th Annual Irish Open August 7, 2009 More Details HERE Entry Form HERE 2009 Photos click HERE St. Patrick's Day Parade 2009 click HERE for additional photos Please keep dear friend Ben Mac An Tuile in your hearts and prayers. For daily updates, please click HERE. Where are the "Irish in Monroe County" ? click HERE and see... "Cuimhnich air na daoine O'n d' thainig thu." "Remember the Men from whom you are sprung."