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Social
Member Guidelines
As
a member of this organization, social or otherwise, there are guidelines and expectations.
It will be necessary for social members to adhere to these for acceptance, and
to maintain a level of good standing in the organization. I.
Sponsorship
Any individual interested in becoming a social member must
have the sponsorship of a full member in good standing of The Ancient Order of
Hibernians.
II. Qualifications
The applicant must be of the
male gender for admittance.
III. Expectations
The applicant,
although not required to be catholic or of Irish decent, either support or be
indifferent toward the Irish culture and Catholicism.
IV. Guidelines
Each social member will be required to pay the initiation fee (annual dues
for the first year) within one business meeting after becoming a member. The cost
for membership will be the same as an actual member. The cost will be disclosed
upon acceptance into the organization, and may be subject to change from year
to year. In addition, each social member will be required to attend at least,
but not limited to 2 social functions sponsored by the organization within each
calendar year. It will be the discretion of The Social Membership Chairman as
to whether this will be required the first year depending on when the member is
accepted in. This would be based on a limited number of events left that calendar
year. No social member will be permitted to hold office, attend business meetings
or vote on issues impacting the organization.
V. Monthly Meetings
A
social member will not be permitted to attend the first half (known as the business
portion) of the organization's monthly meeting. Once all business has commenced,
the President will adjourn the business meeting, and allow social members to join
the second half (known as the open portion) of the
monthly meeting.
Social Member Benefits
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An excellent way to get involved in charitable work, and become a noticeable member
of the community.
» Enjoy social events geared toward family, some
of which include The Irish Festival, The St. Patrick’s Day Parade, golf outings,
The annual crab feast and many more.
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The opportunity to network with members covering a wide variety of business /
professional fields.
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A wonderful feeling of comradely and brotherhood in an organization committed
to friendship, unity and Christian charity.
Social Member
Oath
It is my intention to adhere to the expectations of The
Ancient Order of Hibernians, and through my actions maintain the integrity and
honor of this fine organization.
I promise to uphold and sustain loyalty
to the government of The United States of America.
I promise to support
or be indifferent toward The Ancient Order of Hibernians efforts to promote Irish
culture, Catholicism, friendship, unity and Christian charity. CLICK
HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP
APPLICATION AS A WORD
DOCUMENT.
The
completed application should be brought to the next monthly meeting which is held
every 4th Tuesday of the month at The Charred Rib restaurant in Timonium, MD.
Your sponsor will need to be present at the meeting, and can advise as to what
time the applicant should arrive. |
If
you have any questions or concerns please contact:
Timothy J. Walsh, Social
Membership Chairman
Email: Tjwalsh16@yahoo.com
443-691-5958.
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