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 assists the Knights of Columbus with the 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) & Friends and Family Hall (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!