Colonel Patrick O'Rorke Division 7 Monroe County, NY Brothers, Meeting Date Change We'll be moving the July meeting date due to the first Monday being on the tail end of the July 4th weekend. It will be held on Monday, July 13th. January 1st meeting (as well as all future meetings) will be held the first Monday of the month at Johnny's Starting in our February 2, 2009 meeting, the EB will meet from 6:00 to 7:15. 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 Thursday, June 25, 2009 Mark Twain Cruise is planned for July 24th - Ed Wednesday, June 10, 2009 Irish Festival Fundraiser and the Red Wings Irish Day. - Ed Monday, May 11, 2009 2009 Golf Tournament - Ed Parade Day 2009 Photos HERE Printable Lyrics 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 2008 Photos click HERE Irish Day at the Red Wings Friday August 22, 2008 click HERE for additional information 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."