• President: Sheri L. Kobolt
• Past President: Barb Baker
• President-Elect/Vice President: Stephanie Latting
• Outreach Coordinator: Carol Smith
• Secretary:  Darlene Mashek
• Board Member At-Large: Carole Hays
• Treasurer: Kathy Hatlie
• Membership: Linda Blaze
• Communications: Lore McManus Solo

FALL FRIENDSHIP NIGHT: TUES., SEPTEMBER 3
Please join us, and invite a friend or two, we launch our new year of service from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm on Tuesday, Sept. 2! Bring an appetizer for our potluck meal in the Parish Center. Board members will provide table service, desserts, beverages and decorations. Several members will discuss their ministries such as Prayer Shawl and Baptismal Cloths. While there, you can sign up to bring snacks to a monthly meeting and for several of our service opportunities.

You can pay this year's dues at our Fall Friendship Night-or-send in the attached form in this bulletin . The fee this year is once again $20. We welcome your support of our charitable efforts, even if you're unable to join us at our gatherings. If you have any questions, contact Guild President Stephanie Latting at 515-225-4402 or  stlatting@aol.com

Our speaker will be Brian Sweeney from the Puppy Jake Foundation. We encourage donations to make a difference for this dog training program that assists veterans and others, who would benefit from a service dog. Puppy Jake Foundation Wish List for the Training Academy: Cleaning supplies: toilet paper, bleach, Tide Laundry Pods, copy paper, gift cards to Target or Office Depot. Please check your email newsletter for links to additional wish list items for the Puppy Jake Foundation.

MEALS FROM THE HEARTLAND: SEPTEMBER 17
We welcome 20 adult volunteers for the next food packaging night for hungry people around the world. Please sign up on the link below for our session, which will be 6 pm-8 pm, Tuesday, Sept. 17. Sign Up Link for Meals from the Heartland

CATHOLIC WORKER HOUSE: OCTOBER 6
The Women's Guild will provide a meal for Catholic Worker House on Sunday, Oct. 6. The menu is: State Fair Chiliburgers, chips, veggie platter, fruit salad, dessert and milk. Please bring non-perishable food donations to the Fall Friendship night or drop off your donations after masses that weekend. We also request a few volunteers to help prepare meal at 3 pm and then, to deliver it after 5 pm. We're grateful to all who can help. Sign Up Link for Catholic Worker House Meal

CAFÉ CONNECTION: CONTINUOUS
The Guild supports our St. Vincent de Paul chapter in feeding the hungry downtown once a month. Our role is in providing cookies or bars as a dessert to the full meal and serving that St. Vincent de Paul handles.
Thanks to these volunteers and a reminder:
Sept. 2: Barb Baker, Chris McKenney & Kathy Colwell
Oct. 7: Renee Raap, Kathy Colwell, Chris McKenney, Anne Owens
Nov. & Dec. both still have 2 open spots.
Stephanie Latting has updated the forms to accept volunteers through Aug. 2020, since this is a year-round commitment. Take some time soon to consider helping out.
Sign Up Link for Cafe Connection