Ladies Auxiliary 9317
•   8151 Chimney Rock Blvd. - Cordova, TN 38016 - 901-756-1213   •

The mission of the Ladies’ Auxiliary to the Timothy J. Coyle Knights of Columbus Council 9317 is to help them in their tireless efforts to contribute to the church and the community.  We provide assistance to the Knights in volunteering our time and energy and in standing next to them as they perform their many charitable activities.  Our focus is to stand in support of our most worthy and generous Knights.

MEMBERSHIP

To be eligible for membership, a member must be a Catholic woman 18 year of age or older.  Initiation dues for new members will be $10.00 to cover the cost of a name badge and Ladies’ Auxiliary apron.

OFFICERS

• PRESIDENT – Jeanie Velarde

• VICE PRESIDENT – Margie Smith

• SECRETARY/HISTORIAN – Lori Wade

• TREASURER – Cathe Brickhill

• CHAPLAIN – Debbie Kuzio

• TRUSTEES – Pauline Vernon, Karen Doyle

ACTIVITIES

The Ladies’ Auxiliary assists the Timothy J. Coyle council each year with various activities including parish dinners, pool parties Oktoberfest, Special Olympics dinner, Sister Ruth Ann fundraiser, fish fry’s, St. Francis School Back to School picnic, and the Easter egg hunt.

FUND RAISERS

Each year the Ladies Auxiliary chooses at least one charity to donate time and money to.  In years past the ladies have been very active in helping out with activities and Knights’ fundraisers to help benefit Birthright of Memphis and the Sister Ruth Ann program at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School.

MEETINGS

Meetings of the auxiliary are held at least quarterly, time and date of which may always be found in the church bulletin.  The meetings usually consist of the business portion initially, and then perhaps a speaker or social activity will follow.  Dinner is usually included with the meetings.  For more information on meeting times, contact Lori Wade at 901-848-9911 or 901-373-6041.

LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP

Individuals may be nominated for Lifetime Membership by the Ladies’ Auxiliary to be reviewed and approved by the executive committee.  Recent recipients of the Lifetime Membership award were Mary Taylor, wife of Frank Taylor, and Sandy Neri, wife of Tony Neri (posthumous award).

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