Minutes

September 18, 2007


  1. Prayer………………………………………………………………………………….…Group

  2. Opening Remarks…………………………………………………………………...President

    1. We split into small groups and came up with some great ideas for the rest of the school year. We will try to make as many of them realities as possible!

  3. Pro-Life in the News……………..................................................………..Vice President

    1. More on Tiller’s late term abortions and the court case that is surrounding it. http://worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=57603

    2. The United Nation and some conflicting views http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2007/sep/07091303.html

    3. Judge denies Planned Parenthood Aurora's request to open today

      1. U.S. District Judge Charles Norgle has denied Planned Parenthood's request for an order that Aurora allow it to open today.

      2. There is a very short schedule for the next court hearing. Each side has 24 hours to file papers to respond. They will be back in court Thursday morning. This hearing will include witnesses if appropriate if either side brings them.

  4. Old Business

    1. Funnel Cakes…………………………………………….……Vice President

      1. Friday, September 28th, 6:00pm-12:00am, at the homecoming concert. Contact Kevin kgrillot@slu.edu for more info.

      2. We will be selling water also

    2. T-Shirts……………………………………………………………….Treasurer

      1. Bring in money at next meeting: $10 for short sleeve, $12 for long sleeve. You may still have time order one, contact Emily daltoner@slu.edu .

  5. New Business

    1. Respect Life Week Updates……………………………………….President

      1. Lifesaver and stake sign facts…………………….…..Caitlin Boyce

        1. See facts attached to this email

        2. Please send comments or suggestions to Caitlin at caitlinmboyce@gmail.com

      2. RA bulletin boards………………………………………Maria Barna

        1. Help is needed to put the bulletin board kits together

        2. This Saturday the 22nd, at 4:00 pm, meet outside of ABP in the BSC. Contact: Maria mbarna@slu.edu

      3. Respect Life Mass

        1. Sunday, Sept. 30th, 10pm mass

        2. Ushers are needed, and following mass you can help put up massive amount of advertisements all over campus for Respect Life Week. Contact: Kathleen neunerk@slu.edu

      4. We will be sticking SFL stickers on “Trapped” magazines at the next meeting (magazines for stuffing student mailboxes)

    2. Heartbeat Newsletter……………………………………………….Secretary

      1. Thank you to those who volunteered for the October newsletter!

      2. If you would like to write for future issues, or if you have article ideas, contact Sarah at schumasn@slu.edu.

  6. Opportunities………………………………………………...………………………Secretary

    1. Make a Difference Day-October 27th

    2. Students for Life of Illinois Conference: “Mission Possible”

      1. October 27th, 10:00am-5:00pm, at DePaul University, Chicago

      2. Learn how to effectively present the pro-life message

      3. Contact Kathleen at neunerk@slu.edu if you are interested

    3. Archdiocesan Respect Life Apostolate Events

      1. Respect Life Convention on October 28th

          1. Fr. Frank Pavone (the writer of our prayer) will be a speaker

      2. Vigil held outside Planned Parenthood on the 3rd Saturday of every month

    4. Agenda Additions

      1. If you have anything that should be included on the meeting agenda, e-mail Sarah at schumasn@slu.edu and put “agenda” in the subject line

    5. Respect Life Week Preparation!

      1. See opportunities throughout these minutes and be checking your email for more to come!

    6. See Google calendar on the SFL website for dates of events and opportunities

  7. Adjournment…………………………………………………………………………President


"Abortion is the ultimate exploitation of women."
~Alice Paul (author of the original Equal Rights Amendment)