2008 CALENDAR


   
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 May 25

 

 

 

 

May 26

 

May 30


 

 

June 21

 

July 24

 

August 7-10

 

August 1, 8, 15, 22, or 29

 

 

September 25

 

October 23

 

November 20

 

November 22

 

December 14

 

 

 

December 18

 

January 22, 2009

 
 Luninaria at Fredericksburg National Cemetery we will continue our tradition of supporting the National Park Service by manning a station at the annual Luminaria.  This activity is a moving tribute to the more than 15,000 soldiers buried there that fell in and around Fredericksburg – most of whom are unknown.  All brothers who have never participated are particularly urged to take part.

 

National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, DC

 

Decoration Day Ritual Meeting, Obligation Ceremony, and Dinner (Blarney Stone?) All brothers are encouraged to attend, as commemoration of Decoration Day is one of the major responsibilities of our Order. 

 

Field Trip to Congressional Cemetery in DC or Mariners Museum in Virginia.

 

Business Meeting

 

National Encampment, Boston, MA

 

NPS evening program or field trip To be determined. Field trip will be held in lieu of a General Business meeting General

 

Business Meeting

 

Business Meeting

 

Business Meeting

 

Remembrance Day, Gettysburg, PA

 

Kirkland Memorial Dedication Ceremony.  The Camp will participate in the annual ceremony and wreath-laying at the Irish Brigade monument and/or Kirkland Memorial honoring those who fought in the Battle of Fredericksburg, followed by refreshments at a local restaurant. 

 

Business Meeting, Election of Officers

 

Ritual Meeting (if needed) and Installation of New Camp Officers at which we will obligate any new members.  We will invite the Department Commander to install our 2009 officers