Court Queen of Peace met Sept. 26 at 5:30 with 10 members present. Regent Amy Kathman called the meeting to order beginning with prayer and flag pledge. In the absence of a Recording Secretary the minutes from the August meeting were read by Deanna Konkol. The treasurer’s report was read and filed. Barb Minnehan sent information that all membership dues have been paid. She is working on a list of people who are able to work for any fund raiser that the court might have. Correspondence was read indicating that Wilmont court will celebrate their 100th anniversary on Nov. 19. Reservations need to be made by Oct. 24. SOS chair was unavailable. Youth chair sent information about the Middle School Youth Festival on Oct. 1. Confirmation is Oct. 8 at St. Gabriel’s, Fulda. The education contest theme is ’God’s Love and Kindness Shine Upon Us Like the Sun That Rises In Sky’ or How Does My Love Shine For Others’. Adults are encouraged to enter in one of the many categories. Caution: Follow the strict guidelines on the MnCDA website so as not to be disqualified. Jan Bryan, legislative chair handed out information about how newborns who survive abortion no longer need to be reported nor what measures are taken to care for those infants. Spirituality chair was absent.
Unfinished business: We are still in need of a recording secretary. Handouts were available to complete the ‘Robe survey’. This can also be completed online Robes are worn for installation of officers and new members, and at state and national conventions. The choices given were a sash, a Court Queen of Peace, cont.
medallion or a suggestion you might have. Several members addressed the wearing of white shoes.
New business: Father Schuster has consented to being our court chaplain.
October is Gummi Bear month, a fundraiser for Habitat For Humanity. Donations will be available in Lake Wilson and Slayton covered by Amy, and Jan Bryan in Iona on October 14 and 15.
CDA Sunday is also during October. CDA will host coffee and donuts.
The Memorial Mass will be Nov. 21. Amy will contact Travis Smith to work out details. CDA members volunteered to furnish buns, Bbq, salad and bars. ACE SAIL (Seniors Active and Independent for Life) is providing an exercise class at Westside. Rita Lear shared her experience with the program.
The National regent has requested donations for the victims of fire in Hawaii. A donation was made for that cause.
The next meeting is October 24 following the 5 PM Mass.
