The
2009 Connecticut AOH and LAOH State Convention will
be held June 12 and 13 hosted by the members of
Stamford AOH and LAOH Divisions. The City of
Stamford welcomes all delegates for the historic
event. The 2009 Host Committee has been working hard
to provide delegates and guests to this year’s
convention a memorable stay.
PUB NIGHT
Convention weekend begins Friday evening June 12th at
the AOH hall with a Social Night beginning 6 p.m.
with a cash bar. An Italian style meal will be
available at 7 p.m. Entertainment will be provided
by the Fairfield Gaelic American Club Pipe & Drum
Band. Come join us for a night of food, drink & fun.
Please fill out and return the Convention
Social Reservation form
by June 1.
HOTEL
The Convention Hotel will be the Holiday Inn
Select, 700 Main Street, Stamford, phone: (203)
358-8400. We have a block of rooms reserved for a
special rate of $89.00 per night. Please call and
make your reservation specifying “AOH” as soon as
possible.
SATURDAY REGISTRATION &
MEETINGS
The 2009 convention opens on
Saturday June 9th with
registration beginning at 8:00 AM. A continental
breakfast will be served compliments of the host
divisions. Our joint meeting begins at 9:30 PM
followed by the men’s and ladies meetings. A
luncheon will be provided by the hosts. AOH and LAOH.
Men's Delegate
Registration Forms
are available here. Ladies should contact their
division President. Delegate registration is $25.00
for both AOH and LAOH Delegates. Checks should be
made to the Stamford AOH or LAOH respectively and
sent to your State Secretary.
CONVENTION MASS
The Convention Mass will be celebrated at 4:00
PM at St. John’s Church located at 279 Atlantic
Street in the center of downtown Stamford. It is
about a half mile, or about 5 minutes from AOH Hall.
Given that some members may be involved with
meetings beyond this time, attendance at Mass will
be optional. Those who cannot attend will be able to
attend a Mass in the home parish church on Sunday.
CONVENTION BANQUET
Following Mass, the Convention Banquet will
begin at AOH Hall with a Cocktail Hour (cash bar)
and hors d’oeuvres beginning at 6:00 p.m. This will
be followed at 7:00 p.m. by the installation of
officers and dinner. The Best in Gourmet will
provide a very special banquet meal. Entertainment
will be provided by Noel McGovern. Tickets for the
evening are $45.00 each. Please fill out and return
the Banquet
Registration form
by June 1. Advance
ticket purchase for the banquet is required. No
tickets will be available at the door.
IN ORDER TO PROVIDE AOH &
LAOH MEMBERS FIRST OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND CONVENTION
EVENTS TICKETS TO SOCIAL NIGHT AND THE BANQUET WILL
BE AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS EXCLUSIVELY
UNTIL MAY 15, 2009. TICKETS WILL THEN BE MADE
AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON A FIRST PURCHASE
BASIS.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Unlike in past conventions, it has been decided
that our 2009 State Convention will be concluded on
Saturday evening. As a result elections of officers
will be completed during the afternoon meetings. We
request that all current officers bring all records,
medallions and sashes to the Convention and
surrender them to the respective State Presidents.
Our incoming officers will be installed at the
Banquet as is done at National Conventions.
CONVENTION JOURNAL
The convention will also feature a Convention
Journal at reasonable advertising rates. AOH & LAOH
Boards, Divisions, Members or Businesses who wish to
advertise should return their information with the Ad
Form included
to Peter Greene no later than June 1 at 67 Weed
Street, New Canaan, CT 06840 or email
petergreene@optonline.net. Please
remember to make all ad artwork camera ready.
The men and women of the
Stamford Hibernians are honored to be acting as your
convention hosts. We will do our best to make your
weekend a memorable one. We look forward to seeing
you all at this year’s state convention. Any
questions can be sent to William (Bill) Flannery at flannery@optonline.net,
or phone (203) 968-8000.
