Basilica of St. Mary Assumption Catholic Women’s Club
Minutes of January 6, 2021 Meeting

The meeting was called to order by president, Jennifer Tinkler.

Monsignor Campbell led with an opening prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Treasurer’s report given by Jennifer Tinkler in Melanie Fouss’s absence. Current balance including newly paid “dues” and expenses for the holidays (box of joy, priest gifts, etc) is $4342.09. New wording on collection envelopes for CWC will be printed for 2022.

Sunshine report was given by Jennifer Tinkler in Carol Antill’s absence. Sympathy cards and cards for shut-ins/SNF residents are still being sent.

New Business:

  • Book Club Update- Debbie Lazorik
    • 15 people have registered and got the book
    • The first meeting is 1/27 at 6:00
    • Cecelia Cottrill will facilitate
    • Discussed strategies to encourage conversation
    • Plan for feedback cards/suggestion box at each meeting
    • Book club to purchase books to sell going forward (10)
    • Will push meeting to February as needed- COVID
    • “Guardian of the Redeemer” will be the February reading selection; can be found online, and copies will be printed and placed in the library
  • Email/phone/text list
    • Maybe create Listserv
    • Plan for signing in at each meeting and include contact info
    • Minutes from CWC meetings will be made available on the website
  • Subs for the Super Bowl; school fundraiser
    • Weekend of January 9/10- bulletin announcement
    • Weekend of January 16/17 and 23/24- order form in the bulletin
    • Third St Deli will be assisting- thanks Jen!
    • Will be promoted in the bulletin (St. Mary’s and St. Henry’s) and at the school
    • Will charge $6.oo/sub; to be paid ahead of time w/ order form
      • Cost of subs to make: turkey $2.50, ham $2.00, Italian $4.00
    • CWC will assemble subs Saturday 2/6 at 9:30 AM
  • Next meeting February 3rd
    • Will discuss: creating a group of people to write bylaws; the possibility of creating committees for various tasks; discussing what additional activities CWC could be involved in.

The meeting adjourned until 2/3

Respectfully Submitted,
Laura Riley- substitute secretary