Men's Group
The Mission of the St. Fidelis Men's Club is to provide Christian fellowship through action and example while actively supporting the temporal and spiritual needs of the parish and community by giving of their time, talents and resources.
Organization
The Men's Club is governed by the St. Fidelis Men's Club By-Laws, which provides that the Club consists of four officers , committee chairman and the membership. Each year, officers are elected by the Group to the positions of President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. Committee Charimen and committees may be appointed but are largely voluntary due to a specific interest that a member may have in a give area. The membership is classified as "active" and "volunteer." Activbe members typically attend meetings , share their opinions as issues and cast votes when necessary. Active members may also be elected as officers. Volunteer status is used to classify those men of the parish who are willing to help with events but may not be able to attend meetings. They are generally called when needed but do not serve as officers.
President - Mike Higgins (724) 789-7880
Vice President - Ron Spangler (724) 865-9425
Secretary - Doug Morin (724) 482-4487
Treasurer - Matt DiPippa (724) 789-9014
Meetings
All meetings are generally held on the first Thursday evening of every month beginning at 7:00 PM from September through May. Occasionally meeting dates may be rescheduled due to conflict with Holidays or other events. Special meetings may also be scheduled to discuss upcoming events or to develop plans for projects, parish functions or Men's Club sponsorships.
Meetings generally follow parliamentary rules and are conducted according to the St. Fidelis Men's Club By Laws. The President or in his absence another officer or Pastor will lead the Group in a prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting in thie called to order and proceeds as follows:
- Visitors are welcomed and are asked to sign the Men's Club Roster
- Secretary's Report
- Treasurer's Report
- Committee reports
- Review Of Received Correspondence
- Review of Old Business
- New Business Discussion
- Pastor's Report
The President then request a motion for adjournment and a closing prayer is lead by an appointee. At the completetion of the meeting, refreshments are served and members typically converse, leave or break into groups to play cards.