The monthly meeting of Court Mother Seton #2513 was called to order by Regent Roberta Walker on Monday, 01/04/2021, at 7:05 PM in the Knights of Columbus Hall. Officers present were Regent, Roberta Walker, Vice-Regent, Gerlie Riecker, and Financial Secretary, Cyd Nunley. The minutes from the last meeting were sent by e- mail. There were no corrections to the minutes of the previous meeting, therefore the minutes were approved. The minutes will be filed for the record by the Recording Secretary, Lynn McNew. Guests and Visitors: n/a New Member Pledge: n/a Membership: 69 January birthdays: none. 2021 dues of $30.00 are due. Correspondence received: none Correspondence from State/National, Gerlie Riecker, Vice Regent: Correspondence from TX State CDA Convention scheduled for April 14-18 in Texarkana. Registration forms, meals, hotel, events will be printed and available at the February meeting, assuming the convention will be held. We did not participate with the state fundraiser and discussion ensued about the Convention hosting a “Purse Silent Auction.” The board did discuss our Court participating in the Purse Silent Auction, donating the waxed burlap bags (tote, purse, travel, and makeup) in “Watermelon” sold by Ballard Designs. Dorothy Hess moved we participate in the Purse Silent Auction by purchasing the bags discussed, not to exceed $70.00. Motion was seconded and passed. Bills: By General Consent, the following bills were submitted/approved for payment: None Treasurer's Report: Rita Hendry, Treasurer, was absent. The following report was given: Balance of $9,957.76 as of 12/31/2020. Mass Cards available at every meeting: See Roberta Walker $2.50 each. Regent Roberta Walker: Question was asked if we still had gift card funds from thepie bake. Yes, there are cards available from Walmart and Target. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: none NEW BUSINESS; December: CDA paired with Outreach for donation of jackets in conjunction with FWISD Family Action Center. January: with Outreach, looking to provide resources for the St. George Catholic Church and School, where Nikki Warner Leafgreen is the principal. They are wanting to acquire 10 50” TCL/ROKU TVs for each classroom. Cost of the TV is $270.00, plus cost of mount is $30.00. Court was successful with the Pie Bake and has funds not used for the SEAS Youth trip to March for Life and the Santa Toy Drive this year. Dorothy Hess moved the court donate 2 TVs and mounts; motion seconded and passed.Upcoming Events/Reminders:Ash Wednesday is February 17. Father Dennis is happy to present a Lenten Retreat. Committee will need to be formed to plan and prepare. Next Meeting February 1. Focus will be Right to Life, with donation of baby items— hats, diapers, formula, etc. to donate to the pregnancy centers.
Monthly Business Meeting is on the 1st Monday of the month. Rosary at 6:30 pm and meeting at 7:00 pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Bring a friend or new member.Board Meeting: usually third Monday of each month, or as called by Regent. Please pray for ALL of our members especially those in most need of God's blessings and love: for better health and wellness, for comfort in times of sorrow, and faith in times of suffering. Rewards: Tom Thumb #11596 and KrogerAJ193 for free store donations to our court. CDA Business Cards: Available on the entrance (sign-in) table. Month of January: Today is the 200th anniversary of the death of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. A closing prayer to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton was read by Vice-Regent Gerlie Riecker. Also visit:Facebook.com/cda2513http://pinterest.com/CourtMotherSetonhttp://twitter.com/cda2513http://instagram.com/cda2513http://catholicdaughters.org
