Court Queen of Peace met Saturday, Feb 24 with 12 members present in the school social room due to floor and pew restoration in the church. Regent Amy Kathman called the meeting to order with prayer and flag pledge. Without a secretary, a synopsis of the January meeting was read by Vice-regent Deanna Konkol. The treasurer’s report was read and filed. There was nothing to report from the Financial secretary, SOS chair, Youth chair or Spirituality chair. Legislative chair Jan Bryan informed CDA members about the End-of-Life Options Act which had medical professionals, people with disabilities, military veterans, and faith leaders speaking against the bill. However, the committee voted along party lines to advance the bill out of committee for further consideration. The second bill was the ‘sanctuary’ bill which would designate all of Minnesota as a sanctuary state for illegal aliens. The bill is not scheduled for a hearing in either chamber. The bright spot is the Families First Project that the legislature passed which gives Minnesotans a nation-leading permanent state-level child tax credit for eligible families.
In unfinished business the Lenten lunches will be postponed to 2025, Anyone wanting to go to the National Convention in New Orleans needs to sign up by March 15. Two delegates and 4 alternates are eligible. The Circle of Love reports are due March 1, 2024. Forms are available on the website. A basket will be set out in March to accommodate items of socks and underwear for the Bishop Dudley House in Sioux Falls.
New business began with a donation to the Food Shelf. A fundraising/ activities committee has been set up with members Jeaneen Nelson, Rita Kirchner, Kim Konkol and Amy Kathman agreeing to pursue ideas. If you have ideas contact any CDA member. Everyone is asked to bring an item to the March meeting for a baby shower for the Pregnancy Center in Worthington, The program featured Josh Malchow from city hall who informed the group about the public hearing on Feb. 26 for creating a city owned electric facility. He gave an update on Maple Avenue upgrade and also answered questions about Operation Prairie Venture, the assisted living/memory care facility. Thanks to Deanna Konkol for arranging this speaker.
The next meeting will be March 23 at 9 AM in the social room.
