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Brothers,

I hope you are all enjoying a wonderful summer. Sadly, it is coming to an end far too soon!

As summer winds down, our AOH activities will begin ramping up again. Our next quarterly Pennsylvania State Board meeting will be held in Allentown on Saturday, September 26, beginning promptly at 9:00 a.m.

We are starting earlier than usual because the AOH will have a recruiting table at the Celtic Classic in Bethlehem. The earlier meeting time will allow us to conduct our business without interruption and give everyone the opportunity to attend the festival afterward.  Because of the early start, a continental breakfast will be available before and during the meeting.  Please RSVP by September 21 to let us know whether or not you will be able to attend the State Board meeting. Your response will help us prepare for the meeting and ensure we have enough refreshments for everyone.

Meeting Location
The Columbian Home
1519 Greenleaf Street
Allentown, PA 18102

Hotel Accommodations
Ramada by Wyndham Allentown/Bethlehem
1500 MacArthur Road
Whitehall Township, PA 18052

Please reserve your hotel room by September 8 using the following link:
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/ramada/whitehall-township-pennsylvania/ramada-allentown-bethlehem/rooms-rates

Additional information about the Celtic Classic is available at:
https://celticfest.org/

We look forward to seeing everyone in Allentown and enjoying a great day of Hibernian fellowship at the Celtic Classic.

 

In Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity,

Tom Coughlin, Jr.
Secretary
AOH Pennsylvania State Board

The State Board meets quarterly in different parts of the State. We do our best to meet in the East, the West, in the North, the South, and in any part of the State in between. We try to meet where we currently have Divisions, most especially active Divisions, whether they are large or small. All members in good standing are welcome and encouraged to attend these meetings to get a better understanding of how the Order works and bring information back to your Divisions and County Boards. It’s a great opportunity for Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity
Brothers, please mark your calendars and plan on attending future State Board meetings. If staying overnight, please see the booking information listed for each location.
2026 Meetings...
The State Board meets quarterly in different parts of the State. We do our best to meet in the East, the West, in the North, the South, and in any part of the State in between. We try to meet where we currently have Divisions, most especially active Divisions, whether they are large or small. All members in good standing are welcome and encouraged to attend these meetings to get a better understanding of how the Order works and bring information back to your Divisions and County Boards. It’s a great opportunity for Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity.


September 26, 2026 – Bethlehem, PA - See details above
December 2026 –Date and Location yet to be determined. Once we get more details, we will share them with you.
February / March 2027 – Date and Location yet to be determined. Once we get more details, we will share them with you.
May 2027 – Scranton, PA Date and location yet to be determined. This will be the State President’s Dinner. More details to come.
July 2027 - State Convention in Pittsburgh.
In Our Motto,
Tom Coughlin, Jr. Secretary AOH PA State Board

  
Tri Abhainn Major Degree Team Ceremony
January 17, 2026 Monroeville, PA

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The Allegheny County Tri Abhain Major Degree Team exemplified the Major Degree Ceremony on, January, 17th, 2026 at St. Bernadette's Church in Monroeville, PA.  Although 24 candidates were degreed, three left before photo was taken.  As per the attached photo, please see the candidates listed below.

Seated from left: Edward Pultz - Westmoreland 1, Charles Boyer - Westmoreland 1, Donald Hogan - Westmoreland 1, Paul Whalen - Westmoreland 1, John Dolan - Westmoreland 1, Sean Ward - Allegheny 4, Charles Pina - Allegheny 17, George Baker - Allegheny 17, Deacon Mike Kelly - Allegheny 17, Robert Downey - Allegheny 17

Standing from left: Dennis Roddy - Allegheny 32, Gavin Griffen - Erie 3, Zack Lindner - Allegheny 1, Colin Clegg - Allegheny 1, Rory Diven - Alleghney 1, Michael P. McAllister Jr. - Allegheny 17, Kevin Shanley - Allegheny 17, Tom Bresnahan - Westmoreland 1, James Ramsey - Westmoreland 1, Donald Nagy - Cambria 1, Joseph Reichert - Allegheny 17, William Ingram - Cambria 1.

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