President's Message December 2024
Claudia Weber
NCBWL President 2023-25
Philippians 4:4-7
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
It’s been a YEAR! Our meetings started with an ice and snow cancellation in January, but then we moved on to a series of dinner meetings and speakers that were inspiring.
Each month we received food for thought ...and good food! We were able to continue with Coco’s our favorite Italian restaurant but also ventured out to the three high schools and to St. Henry’s with the help of our new member Laurel William and her Superior Catering.
Then our grand time at Hillwood County Club for Pearls of Wisdom!
This month we will cater to each other for another Christmas Potluck at the Catholic Pastoral Center’s Mater Dei room. This is a good time to bring a friend who might be interested in our League.
In January, the Board will meet to re-visit our current board job descriptions, meeting venues, topics and activities for 2025. Including plans for celebrating 75 years of NCBWL.
Meantime, I am happy to announce that we have been able to raise $14,000 for each of the high schools via our Aurelia Varallo Mariani scholarship fund. Truly a team effort.
I am grateful to all past and present members who have remained active and assisted with our 2024 efforts. I will be reaching out to inactive and potential members. I am just a phone call or email away and would like your feedback for 2025.
A peaceful and bright Christmas to all.
Respectfully,
Claudia Weber
NCBWL President 2023-25
cweber@cctenn.org