Circles of Faith Minutes

The October 18,  2010 Circles of Faith meeting was called to order by Connie Kepros.  She led the group in prayer.  Officers present:  Connie Kepros, Terry Duerre, Pat Pinter.   Absent:  Stephanie Turnbull

The minutes of the August 16, 2010 meeting were read.  There were no additions or corrections.  Suzanne Ollendick made a motion to approve the minutes as read, seconded by Evelyn Andresen.  Motion carried.

The Treasurer’s report was read.  The balance in the account as of September 30, 2010 was $8,623.27.  Rose Ann Valvoda made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s report, seconded by Bootie Kapler.  Motion carried.

Old Business:

Chair Project:  100 chairs were purchased for the church hall.  Delivery is expected this week.  The chairs were partially paid for with donations received.  The Circles of Faith will pay the balance.

New Business:

Agnes Bohr reported for the sewing circle.  Diapers are being sewn for the layettes  -- if anyone would like a pattern and help with the sewing, please let Agnes know.  The Quilters Garden will give a discount on the flannel material.    Lap blankets are also being made for the Evans Home. 

The October Dinner is scheduled for October 21, 2010.  The Fall Harvest Project is a dues/donation project this year.  Letters have been sent to Circle members.

Tuesday night Bingo has been going well. 

Bootie Kapler will check on the progress of getting the piano tuned and report at the next meeting.

Guidelines for Circle Chairpersons were reviewed.  Some additional suggestions include using regular plates as much as possible and remember to let the president know if anything is running low in the cupboard or storage area.  Bootie Kapler will check on silverware quantities.

Connie Frana reported that there are some opportunities to advertise on the back of the bulletin.  If interested, please call the parish office.  Ads are $150 per year and there are 750 bulletins printed weekly.

The group discussed making a donation to the Pam McAllister benefit.  Suzanne Ollendieck made a motion to donate a quilt, seconded by Rose Ann Valvoda.  Motion carried.

The next funeral committee is #7,  Saturday #2.   Special Committee #1 will host the next event.

The next meeting is December 13, 2010 with a potluck meal at 6:00 p.m.

Terry Duerre made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Marlene Cummings.  Motion carried.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Pat Pinter,  Secretary