Wednesday, June 1, 2016
President's Message June 2016
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
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| Division One President Kevin Ellis |
June 2016
Brothers,
June is the traditional end of our active season for the year (there are no meetings in July or August), and we are all looking forward to some summer relaxation. I can proudly say that our Division has once again done an outstanding job and each and every member should be proud of what we have been able to accomplish this year!
As you know, I was one of the 39,000 Verizon workers who went out on strike against the company for over 6 ½ weeks. I am returning to work today after a long and stressful fight. I would like to apologize for being somewhat distracted during this time, and I also wish to thank all those members who offered words of encouragement during the strike. It is times like this when I am reminded what a brotherhood is all about!
The Division held its 20th Annual Golf Outing on May 9th and I have to say it was a tremendous success! Congratulations to Dennis O’Brien for his leadership in taking over as chairman of the golf committee this year! Once again, we benefited from our members who worked tirelessly for months making sure this event went off smoothly. Too many members to list here, but you know who you are! I would like to thank all of our friends and sponsors who support this event every single year. We will have a final report at our Division meeting tomorrow night.
We are in final preparations for awarding The Commodore John Barry Medal to 7 Yonkers Catholic Elementary School graduates later this month. A complete list of the winners will be published once all of the recipient’s names have been received.
The AOH National Convention is only 6 weeks away! All of you should have received the registration packet in your email by now. I must provide a list of delegates to the National Secretary next week, so please make sure I have your name if you plan on attending the convention as a delegate.
Once again, I congratulate each and every member on another successful year! We will resume our monthly meetings in September. I would like to wish you and your family a very restful and enjoyable Summer Season!
Yours in our Motto,
Kevin Ellis, President
Division One, Yonkers
