21st Annual
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Honoring
Mike RyanHibernian of the Year
Kevin GuerinIrishman of the Year
February 4, 2012Lakeside Manor, Hazlet NJ
CHAPLINFr. Daniel Cahill
PRESIDENTJack Sullivan
VICE PRESIDENTGerard Ward
RECORDING SECRETARYHoward Geiler
FINANCIAL SECRETARYRob Hughes
TREASURERBrian Sloan
CHAIRMAN STANDINGCOMMITTEEJim Brogan
MARSHALLMichael Ryan
SENTINELJohn Ward
ORGANIZERKevin McKittrick
MEETINGS3rd Wednesday of the month at Bayshore Catholic Center
Dear Friends,
As President of The Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division 2 Monmouth County, it is a pleasure to extend my warmest greetings and best wishes to all those sharing our 21st Annual Dinner Dance this evening. It is during events such as this, we take great pride in honoring two of our own:
Mike Ryan - Hibernian of the YearKevin Guerin - Irishman of the Year
Through their exemplary efforts, Division #2 has succeeded beyond all expectations in the past year. For this we say Thank You.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians was founded one hundred and seventy six years ago and is the oldest Catholic Lay Organization in the United States. The motto, Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity, we hold as strong today as our forefathers held then. We the members of Division #2 are now entering our 21st year. We are confident that those in attendance this evening join our plight for the freedom to preserve and promote the rich tradition of our ancestral home of Ireland.
Division #2 would like to extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the committee who worked diligently at making this evening a success, to all the generous people who have taken part in our annual journal, and to you our public support system.
Thank You,
Jack Sullivan President
1992 Thomas J Mahon1993 Joe Briody1994 Patrick Torphy1995 Frank Flynn1996 Jack Sullivan1997 Fr. Dan Cahill1998 Bill Doyle1999 Ray O’Hare2000 Charlie Hockey2001 Rob Hughes2002 John Ward
2003 Kevin McCabe2004 Jack Sullivan2005 Gerry Ward2006 Mike Enright2007 Brendan Dunleavy2008 Jim Shaw2009 Howard Gieler 2010 John Fuller2011 Ed Cunning2012 Mike Ryan
Past Hibernians of the Year
2000 Kevin McKittrick2001 James McGreevey2002 Dermot Farley2003 Bill Young2004 Brian Sloan2005 Declan Cassidy2006 Jim Brogan
2007 Owen Dwyer2008 Jim Bonney2009 Pat Mangan2010 Ron Stark2011 Mike Hannigan2012 Kevin Guerin
Past Irishmen of the Year
Monmouth 2 established a tradition of recognizing outstanding members of the Division soon after the Division was first formed in 1990. In 2000, the Division created the Irishman of the Year award to honor both AOH members and members of the Irish community who are not Hibernians. This year's honorees join a long list of distinguished men who have come before them.
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Mike was born October 28 1955 in Newark N.J. to Dick and Nancy Ryan. He moved to East Keansburg the same year and still lives there today. Mike has three younger siblings; Tom, Jimmy, Steve, and Mary.
Mike went to Saint Cathrines school and graduated Middletown High in 1974. Mike married his wife Christina 1980 and they have three sons; Sean, Danny, and Matthew. Their son Danny and his wife Gabby just gave them their first grandson, Christopher.
Mike joined the AOH Division Two Monmouth in 1998. He has served as the Divison's Marshall for many years and is very active in the Division's activities. Mike is one of the guys that you can always count on for support for at of the events and charity projects that the Divsion is invloved in. In addition to the AOH, Mike is also a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Mike has been employed by the United States Postal Service for the past 25 years. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family.
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Kevin P. Guerin, son of John and Elizabeth and the 2nd youngest of eleven children, was born in Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare, Ireland, the Home of Traditional Irish Music. Kevin graduated from St. Joseph`s Vocational School in Miltown Malbay and was certified as a carpenter. Kevin is an accomplished musician, playing several instruments since he was a young boy. He is an All Ireland Tin Whistle Champion, which he learned under the guidance of the “Great" Willie Clancy.
Kevin immigrated to the United States in 1973 and began playing with several Irish bands throughout New York and New Jersey. Eventually he started his own band "The Biddy Earlys", which later became "Round The House”.
Kevin volunteers his time with Doug Douty from the Lusty Lobster in Highlands to many charitable organizations. He is a member of several organizations including Knights of Columbus Bayshore Council 2858, The Irish Federation of Monmouth County, The Frank McGovem Association of Newark, The John F. Cryan Association of South Orange, The Irish American Society of Union, The Joseph Nugent Association of Elizabeth and The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of the Jersey Shore. Among his accomplishments are being honored by the Irish American Fenian Society in 1987, Jersey Shore INA in 1996, The Order of St. Brendan in 1999, and The Patrick Torphy Award in 2008. Kevin is one of the founding members ofthe Hoboken St. Patrick’s Day Parade and The Jersey Shore Irish Festival of which he was Chairman in 1999.
Kevin and his wife Kathleen live in Atlantic Highlands. He is the proud father of Fiona, and the late Siobhan, RIP, Delia, Mike and grandfather to Quinn Morgan.
Kevin spent many years in the Bar/Restaurant business and now devotes his time to his construction business and his band "Round The House".
ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANSST. OLIVER PLUNKETT DIVISION
MONMOUTH COUNTY 16, FREEHOLD NJ
WE SALUTE OUR BROTHERS
Volunteer Patrick Torphy - Division # 2
Congratulations
Mike Ryan - Hibernian of the Year Kevin Guerin - Irishman of the Year
Friendship, Unity & Catholic Charity
Fr. James McDevittChaplain
John KlapouchyVice President
Jeff O'BrianTreasurer
William CannonPresident
John M. Keane JrSecretary
Chris DowdFinancial Secretary
Go mbeannaí Dia duit
CongratulationsMike Ryan Hibernian of the Year
Kevin Guerin Irishman of the Year
Fr. Matt DooleySean Hughes
Des Dahill Mike Gannon
Tom Herity Sean McGinnis
ChaplinPresidentVice PresidentTreasurerFinancial SecretarySecretary
Father Solanus Casey Bergen Division 32
CongratulationsMike & Kevin
The Cunning Family
CongratulationsHonorees
Hoboken St. Patrick's Day
Parade Committee
Congratulations
Mike RyanHibernian of the Year
Kevin GuerinIrishman of the Year
Kathy BorchertLady Hibernian of the Year
Tish DalyLAOH Service Award
Kathleen WahlerCatherine Dean Spirit Award
FromJack & Karen Sullivan
Hibernian of the Year
Mike Ryan
Irishman of the Year
Kevin Guerin
Hibernian Woman of the Year
Kathy Borchert
Congratulations From
Maureen & John Ward
Congratulations
Kathy BorchertLady Hibernian of the Year
Tish DalyLAOH Service Award
Kathleen WahlerCatherine Dean Spirit Award
Ladies Ancient Orderof Hibernians
St. Bridget's Division 4
CongratulationsKevin & Mike
Thank you AOH for all of your efforts supporting Catholiceducation and our school
Your Friends at Mater Dei Prep
CARDINAL MCCARRICKST MARY’S HS
www.cardinalmccarrick.com
Over 125 years of Faith, Community andAcademic Excellence
CongratulationsMike RyanHibernian of the Year
Kevin GuerinIrishman of the Year
CongratulationsMrs. Kevin Guerin and Husbandon Irishman of the year
From your friend Melodyand the McKittrick Clan
Hurray!My Grandpa
is Hibernian of the Year
You'reTheBest
Christopher
Mike RyanHibernian of the Year
Congratulations FromChris, Gabby
Sean, Danny, Matthewand Christopher
Congratulations
Kevin GuerinIrishman of the Year
The Ryan Family
May the sunshine be warm on your windowpane,May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain,May the hand of a friend always be near you,
And may God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you
CongratulationsKevin & Mike
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Congratulations
Mike RyanHibernian of the Year
Kevin GuerinIrishman of the Year
Kathy BorchertLady Hibernian of the Year
Tish DalyLAOH Service Award
Kathleen WahlerCatherine Dean Spirit Award
FromRon & Kathy Stark
Congratulations to
Mike Ryan - Hibernian of the YearKevin Guerin - Irishman of the Year
AndJack Sullivan – National AOH Life membership
Sean PenderPresident
Kevin WeldonVice President
Fr Brian Patrick WoodrowChaplain
Sean HughesTreasurer
Bob CarrSecretary
Fr Daniel CahillChaplain Emeritus
Ancient Order of HiberniansNew Jersey State Board
"Ireland Unfree Shall Never Be At Peace"
Congratulations to
Mike RyanHibernian of the Year
Kevin GuerinIrishman of the Year
“Keep Up The Good Work God Bless The AOH & LAOH”
-The Torphy Family
Congratulations KevinThanks For All Of The Good Times and Great
Irish Music
Alvin & Peg
Congratulations Kevin Guerinour favorite "Irishman of the Year"
The Campbell Clan
Congratulations toKevin and Mike
from John & Joan Coughlan
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