"The Catholic school’s proper function is to create for the school community a special atmosphere animated by the Gospel spirit of freedom and charity, to help youth grow according to the new creatures they were made through baptism as they develop their own personalities, and finally to order the whole of human culture to the news of salvation so that the knowledge the students gradually acquire of the world, life and man is illumined by faith." – His Holiness Pope Paul VI (October 28, 1965) ___________________ What's New This Month? August On-Site Luncheon & Meeting | St. Cecilia Academy Pearls of Wisdom President's Message: Lynne Warne Member Spotlight: Beverly Quinn July Meeting Highlights Quarterly Spiritual Retreat Related Business |
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AUGUST MEETING at ST. CECILIA ACADEMY On-Site Meeting, Luncheon & Campus Tour |
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Thursday, August 19 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm St. Cecilia Academy - White House Board Room 4210 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37205 Luncheon $25 | Meeting Only is FREE (a portion of the registration fee will be donated to SCA) |
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It's a luncheon on a Thursday! Our meeting in August is a break from the usual. On August 19, we're having a Thursday luncheon meeting with the Dominican sisters at the White House Board Room, followed by a program with SCA students and a fireside chat with Nancy Peterson Hearn (1951). We'll cap off the afternoon with a tour of the gorgeous Dominican campus. St. Cecilia Academy and NCBWL's affiliation goes way back as many of our notable members were SCA alum, including Aurelia Varallo Mariani (1951), whose memory we honor through the Pearls of Wisdom annual fundraiser. Also gracing the event is SCA student Naomi Nicole Mejia, one of the three recipients of the scholarship fund. We can all enjoy a summer afternoon outside while gaining a better view and understanding of one of the institutions we support. What a way to kick off our campus tour series! Visit our website to RESERVE. |
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PEARLS OF WISDOM Fundraiser Brunch & Auction Goal: $40,000 Please join us for brunch, fellowship and entertainment while supporting a great cause. All proceeds fund scholarships for young Catholic women attending the three area Catholic high schools: St. Cecilia Academy, Father Ryan High School and Pope John Paul II High School. Here's what to expect: a shared experience with other faithful Catholic women, a festive brunch paired with refreshing mimosas, and of course some fabulous live and silent auction items--all for a great cause! Get your tickets now or be a Table Host and invite 10 of your friends! However you want to show your support, it will help us reach our goal of $40,000! Know your Scholars Learn more about the recipients of the Aurelia Varallo Mariani Scholarship Fund on our website. Donate or Volunteer Donate or help us by soliciting or picking up donations! To those who brought a gift card to last month's meeting, thank you so much! We are still accepting cash donations, auction items or gift cards from regional/national chains with a minimum value of $25 for our virtual and silent auctions. If you have your own business and would be willing to donate a gift certificate or basket of products, that would be greatly appreciated! This will not only promote your business, but also help us raise more funds for our event. If you'd like to be added to the volunteer roster, please email Patricia Vance or follow this link to sign up https://forms.gle/LaEsE44mPGvPXQxk8. Patricia Vance E: pbvance@gmail.com Nikki Moreland E: chantillybelledresses@gmail.com Visit our website to LEARN MORE or check out our PHOTO ARCHIVE from previous years. |
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President's Message LYNNE WARNE |
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Ever since joining the NCBWL four years ago, I’ve wanted our organization to meet onsite at the schools we support through our annual Pearls of Wisdom fundraiser. I think that being on campus, hearing from our scholarship recipients, and learning more about each institution will be beneficial in so many ways. First and foremost, it should reinforce why we actively promote and perpetuate Catholic education for girls. Earlier this year I met with representatives from St. Cecilia Academy, Father Ryan High School, and John Paul II High School to begin the planning effort to make this a reality. I’m pleased to say our first onsite meeting will be on Thursday, August 19 from noon-1:30 p.m. at St. Cecilia Academy. The meeting at JPII is tentatively READ MORE >> |
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Member Spotlight BEVERLY QUINN "First, I do not enjoy talking about myself, I let my actions speak for me and allow others to decide how they experience me..." Beverly is the owner and CEO of Tanzu Skincare. TANZU is an all-natural handmade skincare line. www.TanzuSkincare.com According to Beverly, her company's mission is to provide quality products and service and to give God the glory. Read more about Beverly Quinn and other league members featured on Member Spotlight. |
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July Meeting at Coco's Event Center Our NCBWL July 21st meeting was the largest assembly of women in a monthly meeting this year! Forty-seven women gathered at Coco’s Event Center led by President-elect Claudia Weber who filled in for Lynne Warne, who was on vacation. The much nicer, bigger venue allowed for a delightful fellowship for league members and guests and set the tone for an evening filled with laughter, wisdom and purpose. Our July speaker Mary Margaret Lambert, speaker and author of the book “Life is Too Short to Wear Beige” captivated her audience with her amazing brand of humor and valuable insight on the topic “Too old for the Rockettes, too active for the rocking chair.” The meeting also focused on the upcoming annual scholarship fundraiser Pearls of Wisdom slated for September 11 at Richland Country Club. To know more and to purchase tickets, please visit our website www.ncbwl.org/pearls-of-wisdom. |
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Spiritual Retreat Report Wellness of Mind, Body & Spirit NCBWL held its first overnight Spiritual Retreat at Bethany Retreat Center on July 23-24. Entitled “Post-Covid Wellness of Mind, Body and Spirit,” it was facilitated by Donna Adams (NCBWL Spiritual Life Chair 2019-2021). | | |
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Related Business Meeting Minutes The Meeting Minutes for July are now available online. Visit the password-protected Members Portal to access the documents. Email ncbwlinfo@gmail.com to request a password. Monthly Post-Meeting Survey So, what is on your mind? You will get this question after each meeting. We would like to know your thoughts so we can make improvements in the way we conduct our meetings. Those who attended will be notified to take a short 6-question survey. Please take the time to answer the survey and write your comments. We appreciate all your feedback. Kroger and Amazon Affiliates There are simple ways to help the league, and any amount helps. Through Kroger Cares and Amazon Smile Program, NCBWL receives a donation of .5% every time you shop. It's easy to sign up. To learn more, visit the website. What's New On The Web? www.ncbwl.org Please visit our website regularly. Explore our updated pages, see photos of recent events and access monthly meeting minutes. We make a lot of effort to update it so we can provide useful info for members and guests. Just keep clicking and let us know if something needs our attention. Our password has been updated since March 2021 and is accessible to members only. If you do not have access to the Member Portal, contact Cora Newcomb. |
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Submission for the Newsletter We encourage submission of relevant content for the website and the monthly newsletter by the 27th of the month. Contact Cora Newcomb, Communications Director at: coranewcomb@icloud.com or ncbwlinfo@gmail.com Subject Line: NCBWL Newsletter Please visit www.ncbwl.org for updates and follow us on Facebook and Instagram |
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