AOH of Yonkers Honored for Charities
Work at American Irish Assoc. Awards Dinner
 |
| The Irish Community Service Award |
The A.O.H. Myles Scully Division #1 of Yonkers was honored for its Charities and
Missions Program by The American Irish Association of Westchester at it’s 40th
Anniversary Dinner Dance that was held at The Fairways at Dunwoodie on October
5th.
 |
| The Awards Dinner at The Fairways at Dunwoodie Golf Course in Yonkers |
Over 150 people were in attendance to mark
40 years of community service provided by The American Irish Society, which was
founded in 1974. The Ancient Order of
Hibernians has enjoyed a close working relationship with the A.I.A. since its
inception.
 |
| Group Photo of All the Honorees at The AIA Dinner Dance |
There were other award recipients honored
at the event as well. Congressman Elliot
Engel and Congresswoman Nita Lowey were honored for their political advocacy in
Irish issues, particularly when it came to their support for peace and justice
in the North of Ireland. The McLean
Avenue Merchant’s Association was presented with an Irish Business Enterprise
Award, and Lifetime A.I.A. member Kitty Geissler was presented with a Lifetime
Service Award.
.JPG) |
| Kevin Ellis Accepting the Award on Behalf of the Division |
The A.O.H. was presented with The Irish
Community Service Award for the organization’s charity and volunteer work
that members perform each year. The
Yonkers Division #1 was able to donate over $25,000 to charity in 2013, while registering
over 1,600 volunteer hours performed by its membership. Division One President Kevin Ellis stressed
that the Division’s achievements were a result of a collective effort. “The
success of our Charities Program is the result of the tremendous dedication and
work of all of our members”, said Ellis, “This award is something that
they can all take pride in.”
.JPG) |
| AOH Division One was presented with The Irish Community Service Award |
President Ellis also spoke about how both the A.O.H. and the
A.I.A. have benefited in the past from dedicated members such as John Carey and
James McGinty, who had served as leaders in both organizations. These remarkable Irishmen men set the
example that we strive to match each and every day”, said Ellis, “We
owe John and Jim a tremendous amount of thanks for the success that our
organizations enjoy today.”
.JPG) |
| Division One Members with AIA Service Award |
