Men's Club

	Officers for 2009-2011
Chaplain	Deacon Dennis Hayden	539 0106
President	Tom Defibaugh	541-8269
Vice President	Jack Walsh	537-9579
Treasurer	Vic DeGeorge	539-4674
Secretary	Adolph Perticari	541-4452

	Executive Board at Large Members
Clifford Embley		541-4174
Neil Cooley		539-1426

ST. ANN’S MEN’S CLUB - MINUTES FOR MEETING - TUESDAY, 15 SEPT. 2009

CALL TO ORDER by President Defibaugh, at 7:00 P.M.

OPENING PRAYER, LED BY Deacon Dennis Hayden

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RECITED BY THE MEMBERS
GOD BLESS AMERICA, LED BY Victor DeGeorge

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS AND GUESTS:
No new members.

DEACON’S CORNER: Deacon Dennis Thanked the Men’s Club for honoring him on his
25th Anniversary as Deacon. He spoke to us of the history of the Diaconate. In early times, most religious were Deacons. There were high standards for Deacons. Deacons had to be honest, sober, patient, good husbands, and Deacon Dennis, added, also good looking. Deacons were not compensated and wrote their own homilys. It was noted the first martyr was a deacon. During WWII, in the death camps, people prayed regularly for the Deacons. Deacons are considered The Figure of Christ, The Servant.

FAITH SHARING BY: No volunteers appeared.

TREASURER’S REPORT given By Victor DeGeorge.

Beginning Balance: $3634.00
Receipts: 1568.00
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Total Receipts: 5202.00

Disbursements: -1910.00

Sub Total: 3292.00

Closing Balance: (Bank Statement) - $3,184.00

READING OF PREVIOUS MINUTES:
Our Secretary read the previous minutes.
Treasurer’s report and Minutes were approved by membership.

SUNSHINE COMMITTEE: No update was available since the Sunshine Committee Chairman was not present. It was noted however, by different members that:
1. Harry Dice has recovered and was in attendance at the meeting.
2 Bill Middendorf’s wife Marion has come home from the hospital, but Mike Middendorf returned to the hospital.
3. Carol Cooper had an illness and is recovering.
4. Jack Stewart now has Alzheimer’s disease.
5. Deacon Freebery’s daughter has an illness.
6. A former member, Mr. Dan Casey, died on July 20th.

PRESIDENTS REPORT:

1. Joe Lane asked for volunteers for a highway cleanup on Route #17, October @ 10:00 AM
2. Neil MacFarlan sent a letter on his leaving our parish and will miss the St. Ann’s Men’s Club.
3. The Men’s Club donated $100 to the town of Ocean View for use of their park for our picnic.
4. The Military Archdiocese has sent a request to St. Ann’s for funds to help military needy.
5. The breakfast for the International Students was discussed.
6. Our newsletter was sent to all members. The newsletter contained a survey for members to complete. It will be evaluated by V. Pres. Walsh and will be discussed with the Pastoral Council.
7. Vice Pres. Walsh and other members met with Jen Scott of St. Ann’s Family Life Committee to discuss
Combining their annual picnic with the St. Ann’s Parish Picnic which the Men’s Cub sponsors, for next year, June 6, 2010. The Family Life Committee will hold their annual picnic this Oct. 4, from 3-5 PM, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church grounds
8. Our annual Communion Breakfast is scheduled for November 1, at Cripple Creek Country Club.
9. Marianne Fike addressed the Club on the Marian Pilgrimage to the Nat’l. Shrine of the Immaculate
Conception in Wash., D.C., Saturday, Oct. 17. Bishop Michael Saltarelli will deliver the homily. Tickets are available for this trip @ $15. Bus leaves St. Ann’s @ 7:30 AM.
Larry Malanka discussed the meals on wheels program and said the program can a few more volunteers for the new Millsboro Route.
10. Most Blessed Sacrament School update: Enrollment has increased 10% to 241 students.
11. The Men’s Club is considering plans to provide funds for a TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
For MBS. The Men’s Club BOD together with Deacon Freebery, Dick Johnston and others are considering
Ways and Means to accomplish this goal, working with Father Kelley and the Parish Pastoral Council, formulate our approach and plans. The aim is to eventually establish a permanent annual fund, whereby the Parish, with help from The Men’s Club, can provide a portion of a students annual tuition at MBS.
12. PRES. TOM asked for volunteers to chair the CHRISTMAS PARTY and ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY.

GUEST SPEAKERS were DAVID KANE & KATIE BRINSFIELD, from MEDIACOM.
a. Mr. Kane discussed the upcoming contract with the Town of Bethany Beach for the Town’s area
cable services provider. The contract expires this year.
b. Mr. Kane Explained that MEDIACOM must abide by the rulings of the Delaware Public Service Commission, (DPSC) which determines the rate process. Rates are based on Programming, and set by the DPSC. Mr. Kane explained the “Cost Structure” of providing programming to its subscribers..

QUESTIONS FROM THE MEMBERS INCLUDED:

1. Why are there differences between cable providers.
2. Why can you not get certain programming or channels.
3. Why cable franchises generally don’t change hands because the cost of starting up a new franchise or buying another franchisors equipment, power lines, etc., is prohibitive.
4. Complaints about service were discussed.

Closing Prayer was given by Deacon Dennis Hayden. Mtg. adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

DRAWING FOR THE REDSKINS FOOTBALL TICKET RAFFLE WAS HELD AND THE WINNER WAS MARIE WALLACE.

A 50/50 DRAWING WAS HELD. WINNER WAS JACK WALSH, OUR BELOVED V. PRES.

ST. ANN’S MEN’S CLUB MINUTES FOR MEETING OF TUESDAY, 19 JAN, 2010

CALL TO ORDER by President Defibaugh, at 7:00 P.M.

OPENING PRAYER led by Deacon Dennis Hayden

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Recited by Members.
GOD BLESS AMERICA, Led by Victor DeGeorge

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS AND GUESTS: No new members. Our guests were Peggy Nicastri, Pat Johnston, and Hilda Mary Graham.

DEACON’S CORNER: Chaplain Dennis advised members how they can receive more out of attending mass by preparing ahead for mass. We should arrive a little early, study the readings, and pray before mass. Also, we should dress appropriately for mass, and of course, fast for an hour before communion time.

FAITH SHARING: President Tom related some of his experiences and said they have definitely had a strong, positive impact on his spiritual journey.

TREASURER’S REPORT: Given By Victor DeGeorge.

Beginning Balance: $4,763.00
Receipts: 406.00
Disbursements: -1,253.00
Closing Balance: $3,916.00

READING OF PREVIOUS MINUTES: Secretary Perticari read the previous minutes.
Treasurer’s report and Minutes were approved by membership.

SUNSHINE COMMITTEE: Update given by JOE MC INERNEY. Cards were sent to:
+ Giovanni DiCarne re: passing of his wife Patty
+ Bob and Marie Wallace re: Marie’s brother suffering from Alzheimer’s disease
+ Charles Murray who has been ill.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT:

+ Christmas Party. Feedback indicated most people had an enjoyable evening. Neil Cooley and his helpers were thanked by President Defibaugh. Additional comments were that we most likely do not need a disc jockey next Christmas or if we do, we do have some people available as DJ's, at a very reasonable rate. There were several who were under the false impression the club was serving dinner.

+ St. Patrick’s Day party will be held on Saturday, March 13th.

+ Deacon Freebery presented an update regarding the MBS Tuition Assistance Program. Discussions are ongoing between Jen Scott, Dick Johnston, Cliff Embley, Deacon Freebery and Mark Record. The proposed SCRIPT CARD Program is being evaluated. Also, on the 4th of February a tour of MBS is being planned. Lastly, special envelopes targeted for donations to MBS will be considered.

+ President Defibaugh asked for volunteers to help with serving soft drinks at the upcoming Parish & Family Life Committee Pot Luck Dinner on January 31, in Delaney Hall.

GUEST SPEAKER: Mr. Jim Cordie, of Delaware Right to Life spoke on the abortion question. Jim gave a brief background on himself and how he became involved with the Right to Life movement. He discussed his successes in the program and offered the membership to review the website and how the right to life movement protects the unborn by way of education, thru various means, including:
Advertising,
Meetings,
Publications, and
Non-Violent Demonstrations.

Mr. Cordie pointed out that the State of Delaware has one of the highest rates of abortion in our nation.

Closing prayer: Given by Chaplain Dennis Hayden. Mtg. adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

Since it was Mr. Cordie's birthday, a "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" was sung and a cake was provided.

A 50/50 DRAWING WAS HELD. Winner was Bill Ferris