Life Member Liaison Communique #1

Submitted by: Ann Dobie

Greetings to my diocesan life member liaisons, Ruth H. ~ Victoria, Beverly W. ~ Nelson, Diane McK. ~ Prince George, Shirley A. ~ Vancouver and Marie Lucie S. ~ Kamloops!

I am honoured to have been asked by our provincial president, Barbara D., to accept the appointment of provincial life member liaison for the next two years, and I happily accepted. And at this time, on behalf of all BC & Yukon life members I extend our gratitude to Margaret B. who so graciously served in this capacity for the past two years.

Prayer Requests

• Sharon and Robert H. (Nova Scotia) celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this past September 16, 2006 with a blessing and renewal of vows and reception. I’m sure Sharon would love to receive your good wishes (even a little late!)> Contact me for address/e-mail.
• Prayers of gratitude for Margaret who received the ‘great news’ on her recent visit to the cancer clinic in Victoria! Margaret does not have to have radiation or chemo – she has been prescribed Tamoxifen pills. According to Margaret, …”I am gradually getting back to normal, thanks to all for your prayers.”
• Jackie L.’s surgery went well. I understand the only problem was ‘a few hours delay’ – unfortunate, but that does happen. And Jackie told Barb that she is “so blessed with so much prayer support.”
• Please keep up your prayers for Madeline, haven’t heard for a while what is happening but know she would appreciate hearing from her League sisters.
• Joan Baudais, National Life Member Liaison, informed me that Lt. Col. (ret.) Charles Edward D., father of national Resolutions Chairperson Betty Anne B., passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2006. Anyone wishing to send condolences may address them to Betty Anne (contact me for address). I will send a card from BC/Yukon life members.

Mentoring
Part of our responsibilities as life members is to act as mentors and give support to our League sisters, especially those who are serving as leaders on parish, diocesan, provincial and national councils. It would be appropriate to send your congratulations to newly elected members of national council to show your appreciation for their service to the League, especially if you know them personally. (I will send a card to national executive on behalf of BC/Yukon life members, so please send personal cards to individuals if you wish.)

At the national convention in Halifax, Joan spoke to a League member who was attending her first national convention. She was surprised that there were so few comments from the floor from life members in attendance. She had expected that there would be many words of wisdom from these members who have worked for so many years on League concerns and who have all held numerous leadership positions.

Pray that we have the courage to deliver our “words of wisdom” when the time is right and to learn when to keep silent and ‘listen’ to other League members.

National convention
For those life members who were unable to attend the 2006 national convention, you may receive the minutes by requesting them from national office.

Notes to me
Please let me know if there is anything that I can do to make my communique more inclusive of all life members. And be sure and let me know and let us celebrate special anniversaries, awards or birthdays.

Blessings,
Ann D.