Agenda

March 25, 2008


  1. Prayer

  2. Opening Remarks

    1. Liz Schweitzer, Director of Counseling from Birthright

      1. We watched a video about Birthright

      2. Liz said that a good thing to do if a pregnant friend approaches you is to be very supportive and put her in contact with a group like Birthright

      3. She answered many questions for members

  3. Old Business

    1. Arena Fundraising

      1. If you would like to sign up for a team, please email sfl@slu.edu

    2. Chair Opportunities

      1. The deadline for submitting a nomination for yourself has passed, but if you would still like to be considered, email sfl@slu.edu ASAP

    3. Heartbeat writer still needed

      1. Amy Winkler volunteered

  4. New Business

    1. Rely for Life

      1. Tonight is the last night to sign up and be guaranteed a T-shirt, but you can still sign up after tonight

      2. Relay is 6pm-6am, April 19-20th

      3. Register at slurelay.org

    2. Baby Shower Update

      1. We collected over $600 in donations! Great job! The money bought each of the moms at Our Lady’s Inn a basket of baby supplies, a big prize for each of the moms, and supplies for the Inn

      2. The shower is from 1:30-3:30 this Saturday, March 29th

      3. We will be leaving from behind Gries at 11:30 to set up, and a second car will leave at 12:45

      4. If you would like to volunteer but have not already signed up, contact Sarah Pingel at sarah.pingel@gmail.com

    3. Run Update

      1. We need volunteers for handbilling 11-2 tomorrow, March 26th, in the Quad, and from 9-11 cutting the handbills in Campus Ministry, email runfortheirlives@gmail.com if you can help

      2. 5:30 committee meeting in Campus Ministry tomorrow

      3. Stuffing mailboxes this Thursday, March 27th, Contact runfortheirlives@gmail.com to sign up to help

      4. Need volunteers for Race Day on Saturday, April 12th

      5. If you would like to get a T-shirt, you will need to register, if you are volunteering and not running, please indicate on the registration

      6. Please tell everyone you know to sign up on the SFL website at http://pages.slu.edu/org/sfl. SLU student registration is very low. Be sure to tell them that the proceeds will benefit the Scholarship.

    4. Scholarship Update

      1. Presentation at next week’s meeting

      2. Email sflscholarship@gmail.com if you know anyone who might be interested in donating to the Scholarship

      3. Tuesday, April 29th, fundraiser at Iggy’s

        • we will get 15% of the profits for all the receipts we collect from the night, this will replace the regular SFL meeting

    5. Special Olympics

      1. April 19th

      2. You will be matched up with a buddy to cheer them on through the games

      3. Email sfl@slu.edu to sign up or for more info

    6. Service and Leadership Awards

      1. We have been nominated as Outstanding Organization of the Year!

  5. Opportunities

    1. Archbishop Burke will be coming to SLU tomorrow, Wednesday, March 26th, at 7pm in the Knight’s room in Pius library. He will be addressing the Catholic groups on Campus, but anyone is welcome to attend. Please dress nicely.

    2. Speaker, this Thursday, March 27th, 8pm/St. Louis Room BSC

      1. "Crossing Borders: Immigration, Sexuality, and the Christian
        Imperative for Social Justice."

      2. Sponsored by the Rainbow Alliance

    3. Sean Murphy’s announcement

      1. Starting a casual group for young Catholic adults, ages 21-32

      2. Planning to have a fun event once a month

      3. There is a Facebook group if you would like to join, or contact Sean at smurph16@slu.edu  

    4. Dr. Michael Dixon at the April 1st SFL meeting

      1. He will speak about birth control and the morning after pill

      2. The meetings are open to anyone, so bring friends

  6. Adjournment





































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