Saturday, March 24, 2012
INAGURAL McLEAN AVENUE ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE 2012
Yonkers A.O.H. Marches in 1st Annual McLean
Avenue St. Patrick's Day Parade
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| Meet Us on McLean! Member step onto the Emerald Mile In Yonkers |
History was made in the City of
Yonkers on March 24th, 2012 as the Myles Scully Division
participated in the 1st Annual McLean Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade!
The parade was the creation of the McLean Avenue Merchants Association,
and all of their hard work delivered incredible results as over 10,000 people
jammed both sides of McLean Avenue, known as the “Emerald Mile” in Yonkers.
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| Warm Weather and Large Crowds Cheered on Division members |
The parade assembled at the corner of McLean Avenue and Bronx River Road, and
then proceeded westward, concluding in Coyne Park, near the A&P shopping
center.
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| Grand Marshal Arthur"Judge"Doran |
The Grand Marshal of the inaugural parade was none other than Division One
member Judge Arthur Doran. Judge Doran had previously been named
Grand Marshal of the Yonkers St. Patrick’s Day Parade, so
he now has the unique distinction of being the first person in Yonkers history
to be named Grand Marshal of both St. Patrick’s Day Parades held in the city!
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“It’s a great honor to march as the hometown Division in two
parades”, said Division President Tom
Allison, “The St. Patrick’s Day marching season now starts and finishes in
the City of Yonkers, and Division One will represent the A.O.H. proudly
in both.”
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| Jim Walsh, Mike Morley, Jack McDonald and Tom Allison |
The weather could not have been better, as parade goers were treated to
sunny skies with temperatures rising into the mid 60’s. After marching in
the parade, Division One hosted a cocktail party and reception for the Grand
Marshal at Byrne and Hanrahan.
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| Tom Allison and Arthur Doran at Byrne and Hanrahan |
Judging by the results, The McLean Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade
was such a success, it is destined to be a yearly event from now on.
Members are already looking forward to next years parade!
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| Many Parade Spectators said that Division One was the "Best Dressed" Marching Unit! |
For more information about The McLean Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade,
go to their FACEBOOK page
at
http://www.facebook.com/pages/McLean-Avenue-St-Patricks-Day-Parade/317599634948106
Saturday, February 18, 2012
GOLF SPONSOR PUB TOUR 2012
Myles Scully Golf
Sponsor Pub Tour Keeps On Rolling
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| All Aboard! Members saddle up on their way to another stop on the tour |
The officers and members of A.O.H. Division
One once again gathered for it's Annual
Golf Sponsor Pub Tour on February 18th. Members kicked off
the day’s events at Stephen’s Green in Eastchester and fueled up on a hearty lunch
to start off a day in which 13 pubs were on the schedule.
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| Kicking Things off at Stephen's green in Eastchester |
The members were
undaunted by the challenge that lay before them on a day that saw no shortage
of volunteers! Members then boarded a bus provided by Always
East Transportation Co. and visited establishments in Eastchester,
Bronxville and Yonkers.
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| President Tom Allison presents Certificate to Pete's Tavern in Bronxville |
Now in its 3rd year, the pub tour
has proven to be an important way for the division to thank all of the local
pubs and restaurants who generously sponsor it's
Annual Charity Golf Outing. “This event has grown each and every year” said Division President
Tom Allison, “We may need to hold two
pubs tours next year to accommodate the growing number of sponsors.”
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| Danny Mac's in Yonkers became a new sponsor this year |
The money that is raised at the annual golf outing
goes to support the Division’s Charities and Missions program, which
consistently donates in excess of $16,000 yearly to local Irish and Catholic
charities.
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| At the malt house in Yonkers |
The membership would like to thank brother Peter Van Slyck and Always
East Transportation Co. for their efforts in making this event a huge
success each and every year!
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