MOUNT CARMEL - President Cindy Saukaitis opened the monthly meeting of the Carmelite 50-Plus Club Aug. 8 and greeted the members and officers present. She also introduced a new member, Christine Connors, who was welcomed by all present.
The group recited the Pledge of Allegiance of the flag, Senior Adult Ministry prayer and St. Mother Paulines prayer, sang the 50-Plus song, prayed for the deceased and sick members of the club and for the safety of the troops and sang a verse of "America."
After the meal, secretary Maria Kaminski read the minutes from last month's meeting. No corrections or additions were needed, and the minutes were approved and are on file. Albert Visintainer gave the treasury report. The report was approved and will be available for audit. He passed around a paper he received from his nephew in Vineland about an upcoming Padre Pio Festival, who is very revered in that part of New Jersey.
Arlene Terry gave a report on the region quarterly meeting which was hosted by the club at Visintainer's. She also reported on the latest news for the Mass and banquet. There will be a bus available for transportation, with pickup stops in Mount Carmel at 9 a.m. at Divine Redeemer Church and the Moose at 9:15 a.m.
The menu will be salad, roast pork, scalloped potatoes and pie. Some gifts and the floral centerpieces will be chanced off. The theme of the event is "Give and Much will be Given to You."
Saukaitis reported several local pastors and Bishop Joseph McFadden were invited but are unable to attend. On a motion by Jenny Nolan and seconded by Gerry Palevicz, the club will pay for an ad in the booklet with the names of sick and active members.
The 50/50 winners were Connors and Theresa Clark.
On a motion by Evelyn Milewski and seconded by Nolan, the meeting was adjourned. The members then played bingo.