Columbiettes of
George L. Gagnon Council 8182
Mauldin, SC
Past Projects & Events - 2006 - 2008
In our short history we have already performed many fun and exciting projects and participated in many events, both by ourselves and along with the Knights. Listed below are items we accomplished to date from our inception in 2006 to the current year. We look forward to another busy and eventful year!
May '06
- Columbiettes Vision Meeting
June '06
- First official Parish meeting
- Helped Michael Koshis and college students collect school supplies for Hurrican Katrina/Rita victims
July '06
- Helped KOC at Bilo Center concession stand
- Volunteered with Homeworks Breakfast
August '06
- BI-LO Center boxing lunches for event staff
September '06
- Knights of Columbus sponsored church picnic - Bingo and cake walk
- Virtus class at church
- Family Feud game show night, silent auction
- Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll drive
- Knights of Columbus Beach Trip - American Idol, talent show, prizes, games
- Made donation to fund for Mentor of Mentally Challenged Student at Parish
October '06
- Knights of Columbus Halloween Dance - setup and food prep
- Lady of Fatima display event, dinner for visitors
- First Official Columbiette Degree ceremony and luncheon
- Donated funds for Special needs "Shadow" for kids
- Established Religious Articles case in Church narthex
November '06
- Collected items for care packages for Troops overseas
December '06
- Donated funds for Fr. Coughlin's Life Alert sensor
- Conducted our own First Degree ceremony
- Holiday Gift and Cookie Exchange
January '07
- Pro-life March in Columbia
February '07
- Helped KOC with Road Clean Up Project
March '07
- Decorations and Child Activities for KOC St Patrick's Day Party
- Volunteered at the BI-LO Center
- Web site introduced
April '07
- attended 125th Anniversary KOC Dinner
- Sold Mother's Day Pins to raise funds for Columbiette Badges
May '07
- Mother Daughter Tea Party Benefit for Poor Clare Nuns
- Election of Officers
- Bilo Center Concession Stand with KOC
- Freedom Weekend Aloft Italian Booth help for KOC
- Begin collection of school supplies for 2nd Annual College Student Hurricane Victim Relief Mission
- Entered for Community Service Hours Award to Supreme Council
June '07
- Received scrapbook award from KofC convention
- Recognized Columbiette and Family for KofC Convention Family of the Year award
- Assisted with the KofC Installtion Ceremony
- Presented the Columbiette of the Year award
July '07
- Donated money to WCKI, Catholic Radio in South Carolina
- Completed and presented the Columbiette banner
August '07
- Columbiette Representative attended Supreme Convention in NY to receive Service Hours award
- Respect Life Rosary sales
September '07
- Bingo, Cake Walk and Silent Auction at Church picnic
- Assisted with entertainment and prizes for the Annual KofC Beach Trip
October '07
- Participated in Major Degree Ceremonies with sister chapter at Prince of Peace Church
November '07
- Candle Sale for St. Vincent de Paul Society
December '07
- Columbiette Cookie and Gift exchange
January '08
- Changed meetings to Saturday night w/family friendly potluck (in response to Columbiette survey)
February '08
- Assisted with Fr. Coughlin's (Our Chaplain) funeral reception
- Candy bar charity drive
March '08
- Candy bar charity drive continues
- Meeting to decide on Charity Donations for the year
- Nominating Committee meeting
All Year - yearly, monthly, weekly
We support the Council 8182 Knights with their ongoing efforts of:
- Sunday Rosary @ 10:25am
- Abortion Clinic prayer vigil the 1st Saturday of the month, 8-9am
- Eucharistic Adoration the 1st Friday of the month
- WCKI-AM, Catholic radio efforts
- Support of the Poor Claire nuns
We have contacts in our group for those of you that are interested in:
- Family Honor program
- Familia
- St. Vincent De Paul Society
- Newcomers Committee
- Pro-Life group
