UNITED CHURCH WOMEN

Squamish United Church has a very active group of women.  We have 3 UCW units: Harmony, McKenzie and Bethany.  There are approximately 30 members in total.  2007 was an active year of catering, chicken sales, meat sales, and serving at various luncheons and coffee hours.  Each unit met once a month, January through June.  We had a pot luck dinner meeting in September to plan for the next 10 months and also to enjoy the fellowship of our members.

This year was a particularly busy year.  In March we hosted the World Day of Prayer in our church, and along with the Anglican Church, Catholic Church, Church on 99 and River Church a beautiful service “United Under God’s Tent” featuring the women of Paraguay was presented.

In May we had a Friendship tea which was a great time for fellowship, and we took the time to honour and thank Maureen Gilmour for her many years of service as our general UCW secretary.  A very entertaining song was performed by the various units and a good time was had by all.

In June, we led a church service.  The theme was celebrating the 45th anniversary of the United Church women.  All units contributed their leadership qualities and it was a very meaningful service for us all.

In September we honoured 5 of our very active and dedicated UCW members who have not only been members of the UCW for many years, but have also taken on other roles of leadersip and service in the church.  These ladies are Marilyn Caldwell, Deb Kent, Carlotta Liechti, Donnaleen Miller and Cathie Greenlees.  Congratulations ladies!

Please see our treasurer’s report indicating dispersal of the funds that were raised by the Ladies of Squamish United Church in 2007.  Our goal is to serve the church in as many ways as we can and fundraising is definitely one of our strengths!  Thank you to all of our members and also to others who willingly help us when we are catering, serving etc.


                            Respectfully submitted,
                           

Grace Halvorson,

President

       

U.C.W. FINANCIAL REPORT
 
January 1st, 2007 Opening Balance                                   $    844.44

    Income

    Catering                                                          1,375.00
    Chicken Sales (Profits $1696.76)                 12,250.86    
    Meat Sales (Profits $1,203.00)                        6,544.00
    Coffee Hours Profits                                          439.30
    Love Offerings                                                     50.00
     Turkey Lunch for 1st United                          311.25
    January Luncheon                                            287.85
    H. Gordon Luncheon                                        461.25
    Purdies Chocolates                                            499.00
    Calendar Sales                                                   180.00
    Donation                                                              47.50
    Returned cheque                                            1,000.00    
   
Total Income                                                      23,446.01                        

                                                                                             24,290.45



     Expenses

Chicken sale cost                                             10,554.10
Meat sale cost                                                    5,314.00
H. Gordon donation (Mission & Service)           361.25
Project Fund (2006 &2007 commitment)        2,000.00
Life Membership (Mission & Service)                316.95
Turkeys 1st United (Mission & Service)           160.73
United Church General Fund                        3,000.00
Calendar cost                                                        84.80
Bank costs                                                             37.50
Returned cheque reissued                               1,000.00

Total Expenses                                                22,829.33            

                                                                                             22,829.33

Closing Balance December 31st, 2007.                           $  1,461.12


Respectfully submitted by

       Deb Kent

       Treasurer, U.C.W. Executive
 
 
 
 


SERVICE PROJECTS:

Grocery Cart:

Because there has been less emphasis on bringing groceries for the First United Cart, there have also been fewer trips to the city with the items that have been collected.  The First United Church Mission still needs non-perishable food, toiletry items, and warm clothing.

Toques:

The people in the “collection” room at First United were delighted to receive 279 toques and 12 prs of mini gloves.  Many thanks to the ten knitters who made them or purchased them.  How many would Squamish United contribute if each family knit or purchased one toque per month?

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COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CARE

Our church was well represented on the CCC Committee this year. Dr. Dan, June Halvorson, Patsy Riecker, Carol Parsons and Lou Rempel all attended the meetings.  Others helped at the Depot and many more contributed both money, toys and food.  Special thanks to Thor Halvorson for his help.

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