August 2024 Minutes
KAYCEE LADIES AUXILIARY
AUGUST MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 1, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
PRESIDENT – Grace Cazes called the meeting to order with the Opening Prayer of St. Francis and Pledge of Allegiance.
GENERAL COMMENTS: President, Grace Cazes discussed Church Construction Start and that church will be moving to family center so it will affect Fish Frys and Bake Sale as they will relocate to Youth Formation Gym and will no longer have dine in option, only drive thru. Grace Cazes also announced that she has Seminary Mission Fund Raffle Tickets available ($5.00 each). (Supporting our Future Priest) with proceeds to Benefit Notre Dame and St. Joseph Seminaries Mission Trip - sponsored by the Knights of Columbus)
ROLL CALL/NAME TAGS
VICE PRESIDENT – Lynn Hitchcock provided the roster to all attendees to note their presence at the meeting. Prayer requests are included on this sheet. Cammie Talbot and Kathy Madere were two guests in attendance and have now joined the Auxiliary as new members. New nametag for Carolyn Gravois was provided. New nametags for Kathy and Cammie will be requested.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM LAST MEETING
RECORDING SECRETARY – Bethany Sclafani reported there were no corrections or additions to the June minutes. Grace Cazes, President approved the Minutes as presented.
CARDS SENT FOR BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES, MISCELLANEOUS
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY –In Laura’s absence, Grace Cazes read the report, which is attached. A Thank You letter was passed around from a donation made to Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in memory of Margaret Garafola Mannino, for members to review. Suggestion was made that a summary of letters be presented and that the letter be available to read.
ACCOUNT BALANCE
TREASURER – Eretta Perrien presented the report for expenses and account balance. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
NEW BUSINESS ITEMS TO DISCUSS
Nametag collections (Julie Giroir)- .25 cents was collected by Lynn Hitchcock in Julie Giroir’s absence.
Lady of the Month - July (No July Meeting)
BUDGET: Preliminary budget was submitted to members in July via email for review. Questions/Voting- Ildi Gajda moved to accept the budget as presented and Lynn Hitchcock seconded the motion with all members voting to accept as presented. There was discussion regarding how the miscellaneous money left over from the jambalaya fundraiser may be spent in the future. A banner or tablecloth runner with Ladies Auxiliary logo was discussed.
AUGUST 2024 Community Donation (Mid City Redevelopment Alliance - A/C unit)- Grace Cazes read a request to purchase 1 or 2 A/C units for the Mid City Redevelopment Alliance. The Knights had purchased 2 A/C units. Lorraine Laurent moved that we purchase 2 and Faye Coorpender seconded the motion to purchase 2 A/C units. Theresa Tracy will purchase with a military discount and Grace Cazes explained she would be reimbursed once she presents receipt.
Bake Sale Committee Chair (Amy Lawler)- Grace Cazes spoke on this issue in Amy Lawler’s absence reporting that Amy will chair the event again this year. In the next meeting (September) it has been recommended that Amy form a committee to assist her in preparation of the bake sale. The traditional weekend prior to Thanksgiving may cause an issue due to the renovation of the church and need for church to relocate to the Family Center. An email from the church office was shared with members so that everyone is informed of the pending issues that the auxiliary will need to work around to make this event happen. It was recommended by an auxiliary member that Amy possibly look at another weekend after construction is complete.
M. MANNINO NIFTY 50/50 GAME – Faye Coorpender- Winner was Angelique Chaney
Any New Business – DUES: ($10) paid to Eretta Perrien in form of cash or check (made out to: St. Patrick KC Auxiliary)
KC OFFICER MEETING INFORMATION
KC Adoration Program - if you wish to attend Adoration (Wed 9-10am or Thurs 1-2pm), please contact Mike Giroir.
Rosary Dates: 8/24, 10/12, 11/30
IDF Campaign (Tootsie roll Drive) date set for October 3, 4, 5 (Hi Nabor)
Family Day - Date set for Octo 20 - Knights cooking hamburgers/hotdogs (Use all Ministries)- More info to come
Knights discussing possibility of jambalaya fundraiser
ONGOING BUSINESS
Sanctuary House/St. Patrick House: Laura Roshto, Lynn Hitchcock, Melinda Leblanc
Fun Things to Do (Grand Coteau Tour - Bethany & Paula) More info is forthcoming
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
See reverse side of agenda- it was mentioned by Grace Cazes that LSU cooking event on Aug 26th begins cooking at 1 pm and serving will be done in the evening.
10. PRAYERS & INTENTIONS
Prayers for all listed on Prayer Sheet
Closing Prayer – St. Bernard
ADJOURNMENT
If no further business, the meeting is adjourned
