The NJ State Board gives out several different awards at the convention. There are three that are mandated in the NJAOH bylaws; The Patrick Torphy Award, the Michael Curtin Award, and the McFall-Mullen Award. The Patrick Torphy Award was presented to Jim Shaw for his work in supporting Catholic education. Jim runs the AOH Polar […]
Read More»My AOH Brothers, Thank you for showing your continued confidence in me serving on the NJAOH Executive Board as your President. My goals for the next two years are: to unify the NJAOH in preparation for the upcoming National AOH Convention in Atlantic City next summer, expand our order by new members and new divisions […]
Read More»An announcement of a Catholic School closure is usually a certain death sentence, however one AOH brother was determined to not allow this to happen to his alma mater and lead the effort to save Mater Dei. In early February Fr. Jeff Kegley, pastor of Saint Mary’s parish, announced Mater Dei Prep would close at […]
Read More»The 2015 NJAOH convention will be held on May 1 & 2, 2015 in National Park, Gloucester County. There will be a nomination meeting followed by an ice breaker gathering afterwards. On Saturday there will be elections, meetings, and a banquet on Saturday night. All of the event details are provided in the downloadable convention […]
Read More»The procedures for the upcoming convention are defined in the NJAOH bylaws. The following letter from NJAOH Secretary Larry Prelle lists the applicable sections of the NJOAH bylaws and provides contact details should any Division presidents have questions about the procedures. View/Print The 2015 Call For Convention Letter
Read More»Brothers from Monmouth 16 and Ocean 11 are working together to produce a new Irish Festival in Freehold in May. Admission is only $5, but AOH members and their families get in for free. Date/Time: May 16, 2015 10AM to 6PM Place: Lake Topanemus Park, Freehold. For more information visit: http://www.centraljerseyirishfestival.org/
Read More»On May 1 and 2nd the NJAOH will gather in National Park NJ for their biennial convention, hosted by the Commodore John Barry Division one of Gloucester County. This eagerly anticipated event will be the first time since 2005 the NJAOH and NJLOAH will hold a joint convention. In a special way the attendees will […]
Read More»The AOH National Board offers several different scholarship opportunities for the children and grandchildren of its members. The AOH National Chairman has sent out a letter to detail the programs available and provide details on how to apply. A copy of this letter is linked in PDF below. View/Download The AOH Scholarship Letter
Read More»One AOH brother has taken on Target in the fight against products that defame the Irish. His story was recently published in Irish Central. Read The Article on Irish Central
Read More»One of the most recent Catholic Schools to face the threat of closure is Mater Dei Prep in Middletown. AOH brother and Mater Dei Alumni, Jim Shaw, has been tasked with leading the charge to raise the funds to save the school. Jim is the primary organizer behind the annual Polar Plunge for Catholic […]
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