December 26, 2007

Brothers,

I have been informed by Mike McKenna that he is resigning as Division 10 Sentinel. Because of a
new job he has accepted Mike will no longer be able to attend meetings. I feel Mike, as an active
member, would have made and excellent officer and Executive Board member. We wish him well
on his new job. Mike has sent me a letter of resignation.

We now must select a new Sentinel.

The AOH National Constitution ARTICLE XIII, VACANCY Sec. 5a states (in part) " All (other)
vacancies occurring in Division officers, except appointive, shall be filled by an election at the
meeting following the vacancy and all members shall be notified, in writing, not less than five days
before.

To follow this Article nominations the election and installation will have to be done at our next
meeting.

The duties of Sentinel are as follows:

• Acts as doorkeeper during Division meetings
• Ascertains that all members are in good standing as they seek entrance to the meeting
• Assists the Marshal during the order of the Shamrock
• Attends Executive Board meetings the first Wednesday of the month or one week before
the Division meeting.
Qualification for Officers: Must be a member in good standing for at least six months and shall
have received the Major Degree of the order (some exceptions).

Sincerely,

John Walsh
President

Hamilton Post Article

08/01/07

American Honour for Joe Cahill

by Damian McCarney

The widow of veteran republican Joe Cahill has been honoured with a memento from an American Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) club named after her husband.
Division 10 of the AOH in Trenton, New Jersey was formed just over a year ago and named after Joe Cahill in recognition of the contribution of the West Belfast republican, who died in 2004, to the struggle and peace process.
AOH member, Michael Redmond was in town this week to present Joe’s widow Annie Cahill with the official jacket of Division 10.
“From an American perspective we want to send out a message to our politicians that we are going to resist Britain’s attempt to whitewash the whole Troubles,” said Michael.
“Naming a division [of the AOH] after Joe Cahill sends a message that we want the past recognised, and the contribution of the republican community to be recognised, and not marginalised.”
Annie Cahill described it as a “great honour”.
“Joe was a very modest man and he didn’t like too much praise, but at the same time he would appreciate anything that was done in his memory,” she said.
“It is also nice for me and my family that he is being remembered.”

20/07/2007