November 7, 2011 Minutes

St. Clare of Assisi Men’s Club Minutes, November 7th, 2011
50 Members, 4 officers, No priests at start
Called to order at 7:42
Opening Prayer led by George Smith – remained standing for Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes from the October 2011 meeting were read – motion to accept Bill Cannon, seconded and carried
Treasury report was read – We increased our fundage due to Oktoberfest putting another $12,000 on top of the $6,700 we had. All Oktoberfest bills are not in, so it will come down some. Motion to accept Bill Cannon 2^nd Ed Kertz – carried

OLD BUSINESS

• Parkway Bob was called upon to speak about Oktoberfest , he declined. Prez Henty then spoke of getting together to more formally document committee duties. He thanked Parkway, the committee chairs and all the volunteers for a job very well done.
• Don Seiler gave special thanks to Bill Deemer for his tremendous help in the area of sponsorships.
• Special thanks were also given to all sellers of 50/50 tickets, especially those selling at Oktoberfest. Remember that cash goes straight to the bottom line.
• Pig Roast – Mr Henty has stepped into the chairperson role for lack of any other volunteer.
  • It will run much like a fish fry, all planning is in the works – Big Catch – NO PIG YET.
  • Volunteers are needed for this January 27^th fundraising event.
• Lou Pavia once again has laid the ground work for letters and care packages to our boys in the military. The packages will have a Christmas theme. Need nice stuff and/or cash to pull it together. Please have donations in by Thanksgiving. Motion to put Men’s Club portion of tonight’s 50/50 drawing toward care packages was heard and passed.
• Entertainment books still for sale.

NEW BUSINESS

• Christmas Party will be December the 8^that Alibi 25. We will have mixed drinks, carbonated beverages and HEAVY appetizers. Please bring a door prize and an unwrapped toy for the kids.
• RCIA luncheon is this Sunday, November 13^th. A few volunteers are needed.
• Santa breakfast was mentioned, but no firm date was known.
• Teachers lunch was also brought up. All hoped that Lou Jr was once again on top of that.
• Clarions annual Christmas party to be held on December 10^thfor the low price of $25.

Please pay your dues.
Go to SCMC website for great info.
No New members
Next meeting December 5^th. Be there.
Poker will be November 18^that 7pm in the St Clare room.
50/50 winner was Corey Fike $130
I missed the Rico Red winner, Swill #1 won by Sam Schaefer, Swill #2 – Bill Deemer.
Prayer intentions were heard, Corey lead us in prayer, and we finished at 8.22

Respectfully Submitted – Kelly Powers
God Bless