K of C Women’s Auxiliary Council 14553 Founded October 2010 The Women’s Auxiliary meets monthly on the second Thursday of each month from 7:15 to 9:00 pm Location = Burbank Presbyterian Church 7950 S. Central, Burbank IL Dues = $15.00 or $10.00 seniors and college students President: Carol Karnoski (708) 599-6691 Vice President: Kathy Vanderwarren (708) 599-3468 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mission Statement: As women of diverse backgrounds, ages, and experiences, the mission of the K of C Women’s Auxiliary Council 14553 is to respectfully promote spiritual, social, and charitable events and projects in our community. In having our Blessed Mother as a role model, we are committed to supporting our St. Louis de Montfort Knights of Columbus in continuing to serve God through our mutual goals. Mission Fulfillments: Opening and closing prayer – Lenten prayer service – Special prayers for sick and members’ special intentions Tea Parties – Pot Lucks – Christmas meeting with White Elephant gift and cookie exchange – Dove Chocolate tasting party – Tastefully Simple party – Ice Cream Social Fundraisers for needy earning in excess of $2,000.00 - Contributing to disaster areas in excess of $250.00 – Food drives distributed to local pantries in excess of $500.00 – Coat and other winter apparel collection distributed to local PADS, Catholic Charities, and the needy in excess of 700 coats – Annual preparation and serving of meals at Ronald McDonald House – Collection of can tabs for Ronald McDonald House – Sell Carson coupons for potential charitable needs Annual caroling at Manor Care Nursing Home – Flu shot availability – CPR training – Speakers on various topics Activities in conjunction with Knights: Truckloads of paper products distributed to local PADS shelters and food pantries worth in excess of $100,000 - Tootsie Roll Drive to benefit charity of Knights’ choice – participation at Knights’ fundraising functions and events e.g. Oktoberfest, Spaghetti Dinner, Fish Bake |
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