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2010 March/April Kolping Newsletter.

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President's Message March/April 2010

President’s Message

Wie geht’s,

 For the first winter in many years, we’ve had an unbelievably cold and snow filled first 2 months of the year.  Luckily, January and February are usually very uneventful for our club with no functions scheduled for the most part, other than our regular monthly meetings.  On a more positive note, spring is only about another 3-4 weeks away, so hang in there! 

 I’d like to take this opportunity to welcome all new Kolping members.  Several new members have joined the Kolping organization over the last couple of months and I have definitely seen an increase in the number of members who attend the general meetings.  I encourage everyone to try to attend at least a few of the meetings every year and become involved in the club’s activities.  As always, member input and suggestions are welcomed and appreciated.

 Now that spring is almost here, our social calendar will finally start to fill up, starting with the return of our annual Easter Egg Hunt.  We haven’t tried this for the last couple of years and would like to try to revive it.  The hunt is scheduled for March 28^th, Palm Sunday, on the Kolping grounds.  This event is specifically geared to our youngest members and/or the children, grandchildren, and nephews/nieces of all members.

 Sunday, April 25^th, is our annual Communion Breakfast.  It’s being held this year, for the first time, at St. Christopher’s on Proctor Road.  We would like to see as many of our newest members as possible at this event as all new members are presented with their Kolping pins in a short ceremony.  In addition, a hot, hearty breakfast follows the Mass.

 As a reminder, the Kolping’s 85^th Anniversary Banquet will be held at the Cannstatter's on Saturday, May 15^th.  This will be a formal event and we will have “Heimat Klange” as the musical entertainment for the evening.  More detailed information on all events and who to contact for tickets can be found outlined in the newsletter.  Again, be sure to come out and support your club!

 Please be sure to keep your calendars clear for the Labor Day Weekend if you’re interested in attending the Kolping’s National Convention this year.   It will be in Cincinnati, Ohio and more info will be passed along as we receive it.     

In closing, I’d like to welcome Pat Morrin back as she has returned to her Director’s duties after a brief absence.  Welcome back Pat and continued success in your road to a full recovery!

 God bless,        

Frank