Minutes 2014/11

Divine Mercy Women’s Guild - November 10, 2014

 

The meeting was called to order by President Michele Urban at 6:45 and began with a prayer by Elaine Giacomo, Prayer Advisor.   There were 27 members present.

Reports:

Yvonne Murray moved that the Secretary’s report be accepted as posted on the Blog, which was seconded by Karen Bannister and passed by vote of the members present. Corresponding Secretary, Yvonne Murray reported sending out two cards.  Treasurer, Karen Bannister reported that at the end of the 2013-14 year there was $7076.18 in the Guild account and at the end of September the account amounted to $7371.48.

Old Business:

1.  Holiday Stroll – All chairmen reported that their areas were on track, and where help was needed, signup sheets were passed out.  The 3-4 dozen cookies for the Bake Table cookie trays need to be at the Parish Hall by 8:30 on Friday, November 20^th, but other baked goods can be brought to Bass Hall on Saturday.  The Hall will be open for set up on Friday from 10-4:00, and will open at 7:30 on Saturday.  We should be out by 3:30. Beth asked for card tables to use in the Café.  The students from St. Pat’s will be asked to remain at their table instead of roaming the Hall as they did last year trying to sell their raffle tickets.

2.  Helping Hands – Joyce Schmidt reported that all continues to be quiet in that area.

3.  Holiday Trees in Peterborough – Lauren Martin described the committee’s plans for our entry.  The event is scheduled from December 12-14.  There is to be an adult reception with refreshments on Friday night, December 12^th for a fee of $20.00 in advance, $25.00 at the door. Saturday the display will be open from 8-5:00, and Sunday from 10-3:00 for a fee of $5.00 with a family limit of $25.00.

4.  Blood Drive – Kathy Sullivan announced that the drive this year will be on December 12^th at the Congregational Church from 12-5:00.  Needing sandwich makers, escorts, and people at the registration table, she passed out a sign-up sheet.

5.  Christmas Potluck – It is scheduled for December 1^st with Tuesday, November 25^th as the deadline to RSVP to Yvonne Murray.  It was decided to invite the Knights this year, and Michelle will send an invitation.

Refreshments were served by Connie Lebel, Joyce Schmidt, Elaine Giacomo, and Grace Hartman. 

New Business:

1.  Budget Approval – Karen Bannister presented the budget for the 2014-15 year. It was reviewed line by line, 

and a few changes were made, increasing the overall budget by $550.00. Elaine moved, seconded by Yvonne, that it should be accepted with those changes. The vote passed.

2.  Guild Storage - Michelle read a letter from Gail Caron telling the Guild that we need to find alternative storage space as the church property is now for sale. Some of the materials we use for the Fair will not return to the Parish Hall, and the Craft group will meet to sort out their supplies and reorganize the closet.

3.  Food Bank Envelope - $127.00.  

 The meeting closed at 8:45 with a prayer by Elaine.

Respectfully submitted

Sue Koziell, Secretary