An Annual Meeting to Discuss Significant Topics

Significant Topics To Be Explored and Discussed:
Change to University, School of Health,
Association's Strategic Plan, Alumnae Ideas for Future

FEATURES -- Monday, May 12, 2008

WELCOME to Alumnae and Student Leaders

SPEAKER President Andrea Lee, IHM, sharing about exciting elements about the future of the College including:

College/University Name Explanation
Academic Excellence

UNDERSTANDING SCHOOL OF HEALTH

AN INSPIRING STUDENT

RECOGNITION of 2007-2008 Volunteers

ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS by Yvonne Houle-Gillard '91, presenting on:

the Alumnae Association's role in supporting the future of St. Catherine's

TABLE DISCUSSIONS with friends and other KATIES of priorities for Alumnae Association programs and services for the coming year. To find out a sample of the results and join in the conversation, click here.

ALUMNAE ART EXHIBIT from Lifelong Learning Programs

SILENT AUCTION AND RAFFLE

GALA ALUMNAE RECEPTION: Hearty hors d'oeuvres, anniversary desserts, and beverages.

Opportunities before and after the meeting to enjoy our lovely campus!

To read the College's statement on its Catholic Identity...

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

5:15 to 6:15 p.m., Coeur de Catherine, Rauenhorst Hall
Gathering with friends
Silent Auction bidding
Viewing of artwork from Lifelong Learning Art courses

6:15 to 8:00 p.m.,
Annual Meeting and Discussions on Programs and Services

8:00 p.m.
GALA Reception with hearty appetizers, anniversary desserts, and beverages; visiting with other alumnae;continuation of silent auction bidding and purchasing of raffle tickets; description of volunteer opportunities

8:30 p.m.
Announcement of Raffle Winners and Silent Auction Bid Winners

2007 SILENT AUCTION and RAFFLE Raised nearly $3,000 and over 40 alumnae donated goods and services to benefit programs for Alumnae!
These funds help to defray costs of alumnae programs.

SILENT AUCTION & RAFFLE PRIZES
(Sample Items)

Magic Orlando Vacation -- 5 days/4 nights, with 2 tickets to Disney World
FUN gift baskets
Two Hours of Live Harp Music
Framed St. Catherine's Centennial Poster
2 Tickets to the Minnesota Opera (Il Trovatore)
2 Steak Dinners of Your Choice at Mancini's
Spa Certificate
Autographed children's books by Marybeth Lorbiecki '81
Tickets to The Frederick R. Weisman Museum

And many more exciting offerings!

EXCERPTS FROM 2007 90th Anniversary Presentation by Kathleen Donahue Werthmann '65 for her mother, St. Catherine Alumnae Award-Winner Eileen Welch Donahue '26

Mom was President of the Alumnae Association for four years: 1933,34,35,36. It was, of course, during the Depression, and times were very hard, and money for the college was quite difficult to raise.

It was 1936 and Mother had an appointment to see Mother Antonia, College President, at the Derham Hall parlor. Mom was seeking approval from Mother Antonia to institute an all-alumnae dinner to raise funds for tuition scholarship money. Sound familiar?

When she arrived, the receptionist told her that Mother Antonia was quite weak that day (she passed away the next year in 1937). Mom said that she’d never want to disturb her when she was ill, and she would come back another time, but Mother Antonia sent word that she definitely wanted to see Mom.

When she entered the Parlor, she approached Mother Antonia who was laying down on a chaise lounge . . . Mother Antonia told Eileen that no matter what, she always had time for her and the Alumnae Association, and she …expressed great enthusiasm and the go-ahead for the fundraising project.

Then Mother Antonia told Mom that in case she did not have another opportunity to tell her, how important the work and the tremendous support of the Alumnae Association was to the college.

Mother Antonia said “It is the one strong group that will always be behind the College and make sure it succeeds and flourishes in the decades ahead, in times that are good and in times like these that are bad. Please do whatever you can in your lifetime to make sure the Alumnae Association continues on to successfully support this great Women’s Catholic College….Please Eileen, Please.” Mom promised her that she would do everything she possibly could do.

And, Mom did that and tonight she passes that torch on to you, so that upon hearing Mother Antonio’s words, you will continue on in all the great work that you all do for St. Catherine’s future progress and great success.