HOTEL INFORMATION
Room Reservations due to the Holiday Inn Detroit Lakes by April 1st. The rate is $149.99 plus tax for
Standard Room and $169.99 plus tax for Lake View.
Call the Holiday Inn directly at 218-847-2121 and ask for the Catholic Daughters block.
RAFFLE BASKETS AT THE CDA STATE CONVENTION
Every local court is asked to bring raffle basket items valued at approximately $50 to the state convention. You are not limited to that amount. Individuals may contribute items as well. Money gained from the raffle baskets, country store, CDA store and other items will provide the state CD with additional operating funds for programs and other necessary state events. Checks are preferred as payment for purchased items. No credit cards accepted. Raffle Basket items may be homemade crafts, religious articles, food, books, jewelry etc. This is your opportunity to be as original and creative as you want. You are encouraged to bring two or more separate items that equal $50. If we have some items that are lower priced, more women will be able to afford to bid. Country store items may include jellies, jams, breads, or home canned items. Individuals will be available to receive, number and record your raffle basket and country store items when you arrive for registration. The name of the court and a notation of the contribution and value will be recorded. Upon arrival, all individuals will purchase tickets to drop in the gift bag by each raffle basket.
The following are some raffle basket ideas:
Gardening Coffee Wine Card Party Cookie Making Games Cat/dog Crock pot New Baby First Communion Off to College Chocolate Cooler full Prayer Shawl Toddler Kitchen/cooking Drinks Movie night Picnic/grill out Greeting cards Meal in a hurry Get well soon Birthday Cleaning supplies Towel/bedding Back to school Lotions Pamper yourself Photo album Wedding/shower Stamp it Picture frame
Raffle baskets will be available beginning Friday morning. We are looking forward to seeing the wonderful items you bring! Please bring the basket form, filled out with your raffle basket and country store items.
February 1
- Candidate Credentials for State Office must be submitted to Joan Welscher, State Nominations Committee Chair, Court St. Mary Peter ##1864 Mazeppa-Bellechester. 34006 Hwy 58 Blvd. Goodhue, MN 55027 joanwelscher206@gmail.com 507-951-0975
- Submit Court videos and photos to Monica Capra
- Local Education Contest submissions due
March 1
- Local Education Contest Entries to State Education Chair
- Local Court Regent Reports to Mary Pufall
- State Chair Reports to Mary Pufall
- Names of Delegates and Alternates to Mary Pufall and Jeaneen Nelson
- Voting Credential Forms to Jeaneen Nelson, State Secretary
- Convention Registration and Fees to Jeaneen Nelson. Registration information: send e-copy only to State Regent, Mary Pufall marypufall@gmail.com
- Courts are encouraged to submit a State Project proposal, State Fundraiser Proposal, Proposed Amendments to the Bylaws and Resolutions. They must be voted on by your court at a regular meeting prior to submission. Submit these items to Mary Pufall
- Submit bids for the 2025 State Convention to Mary Pufall
- Submit List of Deceased members since April 2021 to Mary Pufall. Please let Mary Pufall know of any additional names after this date
- Submit list of new 50-year members (or those not previously recognized) since April 2021 to Mary Pufall. Other 50 + year members are welcome to attend. The Local Court or the individual may pay for the expenses. Recognition will be Saturday at noon
- Submit Local Court Circle of Love and Program State Chair reports to respective State Chair
April 1
- Meal Reservations and Fees to Barbara Schmidt, 26324 N Tower Rd, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501-7960 with Court Check made out to MN CDA.
- State Chairs submit Circle of Love and State Program Report most notable entries to 1st Vice Regent, Monica Capra. These reports will be available for you at the Convention.
- Room Reservations due to the Holiday Inn Detroit Lakes. The rate is $149.99 plus tax for Standard Room and $169.99 plus tax for Lake View. Call the Holiday Inn directly at 218-847-2121 and ask for the Catholic Daughters block.
STATE CHAIRS AND DISTRICT DEPUTY INFORMATION
Please complete and send your registration form and check to Jeaneen Nelson, State Secretary. Please send and complete your meal reservation form and check to Barbara Schmidt, Meal Chairperson.
You are responsible to make your own room reservation at the Holiday Inn, Detroit Lakes. Please call the hotel directly and state you are with the Catholic Daughters. Save all receipts.
You are extremely valued by your State Officers. We have given you additional responsibilities at the State Convention and will reimburse you for the following expenses:
- Registration Fee
- Up to $50.00 towards Convention meals
- Up to one-half cost of your hotel room
- Mileage
An expense form for your convention expenses and any other outstanding expenses will be made available at the convention. Please turn in your expense form with receipts attached within 10 days after the close of the convention to Mary Pufall, State Regent. All expenses, except mileage, need a receipt.
If any State Chair or District Deputy attends the convention as an elected delegate of her local court, the Chair, DD, or her local court is responsible for all convention costs.
We encourage you to room with another State Chair or District Deputy or members of your local court.
We ask you to use discretion with travel expenses. If you are traveling with local court members, or they are sharing your car, the expenses should be appropriately split rather than the State Court paying the entire amount.
Court Chaplain: Each local court is encouraged to ask your Court Chaplain to attend any or all of the convention and you are responsible for his/her expenses.
MNCDA OFFICER’S REMINDERS
- All Officers are to bring robes for the opening Friday evening Mass. Make sure robes are cleaned, pressed and are 11 inches from the floor. WHITE SHOES. NO slacks or long skirts that are visible beyond the length of your robes, small post earrings
- Bring the 2021 Minutes of the State Convention. These will be emailed to you along with this Call to Convention
- Each Court is asked to bring an item for the Raffle Baskets valued at $50.00. You may bring two items valued at $25.00, five items valued at $10.00 or any combination that equals the $50.00. Bring your Raffle Basket items with you to the Registration Table on Thursday or Friday at the Holiday Inn. Country Cupboard-canned goods, preserves, craft items, etc. may also be brought. Members may also bring items for Raffle Baskets and Country Cupboard.
- Friday, opening day at the convention is Patriotic Day. Please wear red, white and blue to show support for our troops.
- Memorial Service will be held Friday at 4:30 pm at Holy Rosary Church. Send names of deceased members since the 2021 Convention to Mary Pufall.
- Fifty Year Plus members will be recognized at Saturday’s Luncheon. Submit names to Mary Pufall by March 1. Each Court must make arrangements for reservations and purchase luncheon tickets for their own members. All fifty year plus members will be recognized at the State Convention.
- Candidates Night will follow the Friday night banquet. The Nominating Committee Report will be sent to Regents. This allows time to discuss before convention.
- Installation of the 2023-2025 State Officers will be at the Saturday evening Mass at Holy Rosary Church. Mass is at 5 p.m. Reception line will be at social hour prior to the banquet at Holy Rosary Church following Mass.
- Pray for the success of the 2023 State Convention.