21st Annual

Honoring
Hibernian of the Year

Mike Ryan

Kevin Guerin
Irishman of the Year
February 4, 2012 Lakeside Manor, Hazlet NJ

CHAPLIN Fr. Daniel Cahill PRESIDENT Jack Sullivan VICE PRESIDENT Gerard Ward RECORDING SECRETARY Howard Geiler FINANCIAL SECRETARY Rob Hughes TREASURER Brian Sloan CHAIRMAN STANDING COMMITTEE Jim Brogan MARSHALL Michael Ryan SENTINEL John Ward ORGANIZER Kevin McKittrick MEETINGS 3rd 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 Year Kevin 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

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.

Past Hibernians of the Year

Thomas J Mahon Joe Briody 1994 Patrick Torphy 1995 Frank Flynn 1996 Jack Sullivan 1997 Fr. Dan Cahill 1998 Bill Doyle 1999 Ray OHare 2000 Charlie Hockey 2001 Rob Hughes 2002 John Ward
1992 1993 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Kevin McCabe Jack Sullivan Gerry Ward Mike Enright Brendan Dunleavy Jim Shaw Howard Gieler John Fuller Ed Cunning Mike Ryan

Past Irishmen of the Year

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

Kevin McKittrick James McGreevey Dermot Farley Bill Young Brian Sloan Declan Cassidy Jim Brogan

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Owen Dwyer Jim Bonney Pat Mangan Ron Stark Mike Hannigan Kevin Guerin

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 rst 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 shing, hunting, and spending time with his family.

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 certied 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. Patricks 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 HIBERNIANS ST. 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 McDevitt Chaplain John Klapouchy Vice President Jeff O'Brian Treasurer William Cannon President John M. Keane Jr Secretary Chris Dowd Financial Secretary

Go mbeanna Dia duit

Congratulations Mike Ryan Hibernian of the Year Kevin Guerin Irishman of the Year

Father Solanus Casey Bergen Division 32

Chaplin Fr. Matt Dooley President Sean Hughes Vice President Des Dahill Treasurer Mike Gannon Financial Secretary Tom Herity Secretary Sean McGinnis

Congratulations Mike & Kevin

The Cunning Family

Congratulations Honorees

Hoboken St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee

Congratulations
Hibernian of the Year

Mike Ryan

Irishman of the Year

Kevin Guerin

Lady Hibernian of the Year

Kathy Borchert Tish Daly

LAOH Service Award

Catherine Dean Spirit Award

From

Kathleen Wahler

Jack & Karen Sullivan

Hibernian of the Year

Mike Ryan

Kevin Guerin
Hibernian Woman of the Year

Irishman of the Year

Kathy Borchert
Congratulations From

Maureen & John Ward

Congratulations
Lady Hibernian of the Year

Kathy Borchert Tish Daly

LAOH Service Award

Catherine Dean Spirit Award

Kathleen Wahler

Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians

St. Bridget's Division 4

Kevin & Mike

Congratulations

Thank you AOH for all of your efforts supporting Catholic education and our school
Your Friends at Mater Dei Prep

Congratulations
Mike Ryan
Hibernian of the Year

Kevin Guerin
Irishman of the Year

CARDINAL MCCARRICK ST MARYS HS www.cardinalmccarrick.com Over 125 years of Faith, Community and Academic Excellence

Congratulations Mrs. Kevin Guerin and Husband on Irishman of the year

From your friend Melody and the McKittrick Clan

Hurray!
My Grandpa is Hibernian of the Year

You're The Best Christopher

Mike Ryan Hibernian of the Year

Congratulations From Chris, Gabby Sean, Danny, Matthew and Christopher

Congratulations Kevin Guerin Irishman of the Year

The Ryan Family

Congratulations Kevin & Mike

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

Brian & Arlene Sloan

Congratulations Mike Ryan Hibernian of the Year Kevin Guerin Irishman of the Year Kathy Borchert Lady Hibernian of the Year Tish Daly LAOH Service Award Kathleen Wahler Catherine Dean Spirit Award

From Ron & Kathy Stark

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Congratulations to Mike Ryan - Hibernian of the Year Kevin Guerin - Irishman of the Year And Jack Sullivan National AOH Life membership

Ancient Order of Hibernians New Jersey State Board

Fr Brian Patrick Woodrow Chaplain Sean Pender President Kevin Weldon Vice President Fr Daniel Cahill Chaplain Emeritus Sean Hughes Treasurer Bob Carr Secretary

"Ireland Unfree Shall Never Be At Peace"

Congratulations to
Mike Ryan
Hibernian of the Year Irishman of the Year

Kevin Guerin

Keep Up The Good Work God Bless The AOH & LAOH -The Torphy Family

Congratulations Kevin
Thanks For All Of The Good Times and Great Irish Music

Alvin & Peg

Congratulations Kevin Guerin our favorite "Irishman of the Year" The Campbell Clan

Congratulations to Kevin and Mike

from John & Joan Coughlan

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Congratulations to all the Honorees for Job Well Done

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