Men's Club "Taste and see how good the Lord is." (PS 34:8)

Chair or Contact Person
Terry Crook, president
919.929.6844 (h), 919.260.2942 (c)
tcrook@realtor.com

Additional Contact(s)
Drew Melvin
919.929.4921 (h)
mvrck4921@yahoo.com

Mission Statement/Purpose
To raise funds for Parish outreach ministries and for St. Thomas More School scholarships and other needs

Major Accomplishments
Responsible for first parish directory publication (1968); managed early Christmas tree sales; renovated the Rectory; responsible for interior painting of the School, convent/office and old Church; maintained the HVAC systems of the Church & School; installed the School fire alarm system; removed infected pines on School property; removed altar rails after Vatican II; provided & installed two electric ranges; installed a range, hot water heater & dishwasher in old Church kitchen; provided & served the Bishop's Confirmation dinner, twice; conducted St Patrick's Day parties; assisted the Women's Club annual crafts day & auction; and hosted pancake breakfasts & spaghetti dinners to raise money for the School.

Since 1999, the Tragerser Memorial Fund has also provided 40 banquet tables, a new kitchen freezer, chair caddies, a defibrillator (in addition to one donated by a Club member) and a voicemail system for the St. Thomas More School.

Major Acivity
Multiple times throughout the school year, the Men's Club hosts Pancake Breakfasts to raise funds for unbudgeted School & Parish needs

Meeting Frequency
Monthly (except July/August) on the 1st Wednesday, at 7:30PM, in the Youth House. Pancake Breakfasts are on Sunday mornings, periodically during the school year

Meeting Venue
Youth House (for monthly meetings) & Lower School Gym (for Pancake Breakfasts)

Estimated Time Commitment for Volunteers
Variable, depending on task & needs, during the school year

Special Skills
Any interest in Christian men's fellowship!