A word from our president:
Terry Ward, longtime and faithful board member of our club, did herself proud by bringing DAVE GOULD to town and orchestrating his speaking to us this past month. Though we were unable to have Mass because ALL the priests were on retreat, Dave’s presentation was highly religious in that it glorified God’s world and his Catholicity was evident. His suggestion that we all get outside and especially visit our state parks to recreate ourselves and take a child with us was a worthy one and I hope we remember his words. I really do wish more of you could have heard him. We did not do his pre appearance publicity justice for this was one of the most outstanding speakers and message this season for sure.
Coming up and for the last time this season, we will gather for Mass on June 14 at 7:00 a.m. Steve Valgos, a formerly familiar face here in Modesto, give us some ideas for going into our own worlds and proclaiming or at least defending this Catholic faith that we so love. Steve is an outstanding presenter and enjoys many successes in his career as an instructor, counselor and carrier of God’s message. Please come to say good-bye to your CPBC friends for the summer.
On September 13, we will meet again under a different board and slate of officers. We DO know that Terry Withrow, who was elected to our Board of Supervisors this past year, will address us. Terry is a long time St. Stanislaus parishioner and a friendly face at most Catholic functions. His children are accomplished as is his wife, Kristen. They are folks down on the farm working hard to protect our county’s agricultural face. Terry will address some county issues but also tell us how he instills his Catholicity into his business and his politics. Please plan to be there to kick off another exciting year of interesting speakers, warm friendships, and a darn good breakfast. Those pastries are terrific, are they not?
God bless us and our group!
Thanks, Sue Fenton
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CPBC offers two kinds of membership – FasTrak Member: A member of CPBC who pays for their annual membership and all ten breakfasts in advance. This member need not reserve a spot for each meeting. Their seat is guaranteed. FasTrak membership fee is $170 (includes all 10 breakfasts at $13 each). Pay-As-You-Go Member: A member who wishes to pay for each breakfast meeting separately. This member MUST reserve a spot for each breakfast; otherwise, they will pay the non-member breakfast price. Pay-as-you-go annual membership fee is $50; breakfasts will be $15 each. Membership checks can be sent to CPBC Membership, Attn: Dan Fitzgerald, Fitzgerald Johnson, LLP, CPAs, 2909 Coffee Road, Suite 11, Modesto CA 95355.
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