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President's Message - January 2022
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Happy New Year for 2022. Men’s club is still alive, and eager to get back to “normal” operations. However, it looks like our January meeting on the first Tuesday of the month will be upon us soon, and consequently, still be a ZOOM meeting for now.
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Regarding the New Year, I have a resolution I would like to share with all of our members: As you mingle after Mass, ask the men you see if they would consider being a part of the Men’s Club. Tell them about our great group of men from all backgrounds, and the free pizza with refreshments for our February meeting. Traditionally, this will be our meeting of socializing and perhaps some self-introductions which are always interesting.
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This is a good time to be part of the Men’s Club. I can confidently say that the activities for the upcoming year will be historic, as we are excited to support the Mission San Jose’s 225th anniversary events throughout the year. See the inside article on Mission 225 News for the full story.
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Plan to be there, and I will see you at the meeting.
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Welcome to our year-long commemoration of Mission San Jose’s 225th Anniversary. In 2022 we will pay special tribute to the people whose lives have shaped our rich heritage, starting with the Franciscan missionaries who sowed the seeds of Christian faith that has endured for nearly 225 years. Special events are planned throughout the year: Pilgrimages * Speaker Series * Walking Tours * Concerts * Founder’s Day Mass and Festival on June 11 & 12. See https://mission225.org/
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Jan. 8 Speaker Series #1, “Our Sacred Ground” The Ohlone Story
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Presenter: Andy Galvan. Learn about the culture and lifestyle of the Ohlone native peoples from pre-contact through the Mission era, Mexican Secularization, and the California Gold Rush. Register at https://mission225.org/
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Jan. 30 Concert, San Francisco Bay Area Chamber Choir.
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Specializing in a cappella works of masters of the past and significant modern composers including Eleanor Daley’s Requiem, as well as works by Ralph Vaughn-Williams, Stephen Paulus, Undine Smith Moore, William Dawson, and Moses Hogan. Watch for ticket information at https://www.sfbaychoir.org/
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Join the Team: We need your help with the many events planned for the year, especially Sponsorship Coordinator and help with Publicity and Merchandise. Contact Gary or Nancy Dorighi to volunteer your special skills at gdorighi@saintjosephmsj.org or ndorighi@saintjosephmsj.org or 510-657-7543. Bookmark and check our website for updates and information as the year progresses https://mission225.org/
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2022 St Joseph Men’s Club Membership Drive
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Thanks in large part to our in-person December St. Joseph Men’s Club General Meeting, we had more than a dozen members pay their 2022 dues as well as make additional donations to the club. If you haven’t done so yet, join your friends by sending in cash or a check for $20 to our treasurer, Axel Brisken.
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Please mail your dues to our treasurer, Axel Brisken, and make checks payable to “Saint Joseph Parish” and reference SJMC in the memo.
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Your dues and donations will enable the SJMC to continue funding scholarships, homeless outreach, the Boy Scouts, SVDP, and Sister John Marie’s Pantry as well as supporting special events tied to the 225th Anniversary of the founding of Mission San Jose. As always, we appreciate your volunteer and financial support.
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SJMC December 2021 Board meeting Minutes
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Date of meeting: 21st Dec. 2021
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Meeting Adjourned : 8:30PM
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Present: Axel Brisken, Tom Leen, Dennis Dubro, Gary Dorighi, Greg Stephens and Ashley Weerpass
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Regrets: Steve Conn, Steve Radigan, Jerome Hubacek, Richard Lightholder, George Perry, Skip Phair, Steve Macias and Stan Peters
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7:00 -7:15 PM Fellowship and Opening Prayer
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7:15- 7:25PM Treasurer’s Report.
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7:25- 7:35PM Retreat 2022 initial planning
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7:35 – 7:45 PM January General Meeting- Jan.4th 2022 at 7:00PM
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- location , Format, Presentation or fellowship
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7:45 -8:00 PM Mission 225 celebration April 30th, (chuck wagon) ,June 11 &12th 2022-Festival
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8:00 -8:10 PM January Newsletter distribution
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8:20-8:25 PM Closing Prayer
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Retreat 2022 initial Planning
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- Dennis Dubro proposed set up the reservation for our 2022 retreat with the Franciscan Retreat Center
- Dates are 18th Nov.- 20th Nov. 2022
- Required minimum is 12 people
- Cost will be similar to 2021
- It was unanimously approved
General Meeting on January 4th 2022
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- It was proposed that in view of current COVID-19 conditions that the meeting be virtual with Zoom
- No speaker but focused on fellowship sharing “ How members spent Christmas and New Year’s”
- It was unanimously approved
Chuck wagon celebration for 2022 – Mission 225 themed
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- Proposed date April 30th 2022
- Similar to event in 2020
- The club will host the event as a for pay event- 25% of profits will be donated to the Mission
- The board tentatively approved the date with a request for a proposal at the January 2022 board meeting on 11th January 2022
- Ashley volunteered to work with a small team to craft an initial proposal (high level)
- The board agreed to move up the January Board Meeting from 1/18/22 to 1/11/22 to enable a timely decision of the event
January Newsletter Distribution
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- Tom Leen the New club Secretary will send out the January Newsletter
- Articles to be submitted to Tom by 12/30/2021 ( 5:00PM)
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General Meeting - January 2022
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Date: Tuesday, January 4th at 7:00 PM
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Virtual meeting with Zoom (see one click link below)
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Meeting ID: 723 651 7968
Passcode: 708108
One tap mobile
+16699006833,,7236517968# US (San Jose)
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Guest Speaker: No Guest speaker
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This meeting will provide an opportunity for members to share how they spent Christmas and New Year's.
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Year at a Glance
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Here is a link to our "Year at a Glance" calendar:
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