THE 2025 BIENNIAL CONNECTICUT AOH/LAOH STATE CONVENTION
hosted by
Waterbury AOH Monsignor Slocum Division #1 and LAOH Division #66 AOH Collins Hall, 91 Golden Hill ST., Waterbury, CT 06706
October 3 and 4, 2025
Area Hotel Suggestions
The Courtyard by Marriott Downtown, 63 Grand St., Waterbury, CT, (203) 596-1000 (For $117 per night plus tax rate at Marriott contact Tom McDonough at tmcdonwtby@gmail by 9/15)
Hampton Inn, 777 Chase Parkway, Waterbury 203-753-1777
PUB NIGHT
Convention weekend begins Friday evening October 3 at the Waterbury AOH Collins Hall with a Pub Night beginning at 5 PM. A Ziti Dinner with Tossed Salad, Rolls and coffee will be provided. There will be a cash bar and live entertainment by Jeff Blaney. Tickets are $20.00 each and can be obtained by submitting the registration form with checks payable to “Friends of the Hibernians, c/o Art Lanese 91 Golden Hill St., Waterbury, CT 06706 by September 15, 2025
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SATURDAY MEETINGS
The 2025 State Convention opens on Saturday October 4 with registration and Continental Breakfast beginning at 9:00 AM and meetings beginning at 11:00 AM. A sandwich lunch will be provided.
Divisions are reminded that that those interested in hosting the 2027 State Convention should be prepared to make a presentation at this convention
CONVENTION MASS
The Convention Mass will be celebrated at 4:15 PM Saturday October 4,2025 at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Church, 74 West Main St., Waterbury which is 2 miles, or approximately 10 minutes from the AOH or walking distance from the Downtown Courtyard Marriott – 3 minutes.
CONVENTION BANQUET
The Convention Banquet will at the AOH Collins Hall, 91 Golden Hill St., Waterbury. The Cocktail Hour (cash bar) begins at 6:00 PM followed by dinner at 7:00 PM. The sit down dinner menu is indicated on your banquet response form. Live Entertainment will be provided by Second Chance Acoustics and the Waterbury AOH Choir Angels of Harmony performing traditional Irish music. A gift basket and a 50/50 Raffle will be held. Tickets for the evening are $45.00 each and can be obtained by submitting the registration form with checks payable to” Friends of the Hibernians” to: AOH, c/o Art Lanese 91 Golden Hill St., Waterbury, CT 06706 by September 15, 2025.
Advance ticket purchase for the banquet is required. No tickets will be available at the door. After September 15, Pub Night will be $25.00 and the Convention Banquet will be $50.00. Guests of AOH Members are welcome at the dinner at the same cost.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS & CLOSING EVENTS
Election and swearing in of New Officers will take place on Saturday
CONVENTION AD BOOK
The convention will also feature a Convention Journal at reasonable advertising rates. AOH & LAOH Boards/Divisions/Members or Businesses who wish to advertise should submit their information with the Convention Journal form payable to “Friends of the Hibernians” c/o Nicole Kendall, 91 Golden Hill St., Waterbury, CT 06706 by September 1, 2025
Please remember to make all ad artwork camera ready, JPEG files are best. Ad forms must accompany the artwork and can be emailed to nkendall1024@gmail.com
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The men and women of the Waterbury AOH/LAOH are honored to be acting as your convention hosts and are sure you will enjoy the weekend planned for our guests. Ad forms must accompany the artwork
We look forward to seeing all of you at this 2025 State Convention. Sincerely,
Nicole Kendall, President Division #66
Shaun Regan, President, Monsignor Slocum Division
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