Minutes of Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Women’s Club Meeting June 7, 2023

  • The meeting was called to order by President Jennifer Tinkler, followed by an opening prayer by Laura Riley and the pledge of allegiance.
  • The secretary’s report was given by Penny Rose and approved as presented. A thank you card was received from the E. Schoeppner family in appreciation for the funeral luncheon prepared by the CWC.
  • The treasurer’s report was presented by Tinkler with a balance of $4,924.16 in the general checking account. $92 of this balance remains in the outreach fund.
  • Sunshine report. Request for cards please send to Carol Antill.
  • Book club update. No report given. However, the next meeting is June 28th at 6 PM and the book is “Living Joy” by Chris Stefanic.
  • Outreach Committee report. Janet Steinel stated $692 remains in the outreach fund. The group purchased 300 copies of the book “This is my Body – Eucharistic Revival” at $2 per book for each parish family, which leaves $92 in the fund. Steinel will confirm with Father Mike how many more families we may need books for. Motion was made and carried to purchase books for St. Henry’s if needed.
    • Possible thoughts for a fundraiser for the church roof project include an ice cream social at the parish center before school starts. Could possibly get a donation of vanilla ice cream and provide sundae toppings. Include games for the kids, music, face painting, balloons, raffle (baskets) and perhaps businesses to sponsor the event. Lawren will check with ice cream suppliers for donations and report back to the group before we proceed.
  • May Crowning Update. Nice turnout and food was good.
  • Donut Sundays. Seven dozen are needed each month. In June, the CWC helped with a birthday celebration and there were donuts left over. The family donated them to the CWC to use for Donut Sunday. Parish is very appreciative this has been restarted and there is a nice turnout to date.
  • RCIA staff give an overview of all parish activities. They spoke about the CWC but there was nothing included in the packet distributed to the new members. Tinkler will work on getting a leaflet together outlining the ministry of the CWC.
  • Jim Naylor of the Welcoming Committee, has also asked for something to include in new member packets. The parish council has information available for each ministry and it is also included on the web site. It was suggested that Jim contact the parish council for more info. The CWC info on the web site needs to be updated.
  • Nominating Committee. All four officers’ terms will expire at the end of the year. A nominating committee will be created in September.
  • A letter was received from Donna Archer for the CWC deanery requesting $35. Send the invoice to Melanie Fouss to pay.
  • Janet Steinel suggested that if Carol Antill needed cards she could buy them from the gift shop at 60 cents a piece. Tinkler stated Carol currently makes the cards but she will let her know this is an option if she is interested.

The meeting was adjourned. Next meeting is scheduled for July 5, 2023.

Respectfully submitted,
Penny Rose
Secretary
Basilica of St. Mary Assumption Catholic Women’s Club