LOSH Organization
Officers
President, Candy Helton
Vice President, Gretchen Dilday
Secretary, Diane Holtz
Treasurer, Traci Steiner
Financial Reporter, Donna Mullaney
Nearly all of our members also are members of one of eight distinct guilds with their own Captain and Treasurer. Guild meetings, activities and social events vary by guild. Our guilds allow us to form closer relationships outside general meetings with a smaller group of women. They also help us get things done as a larger group, by rotating responsibilities such as hosting funeral receptions and our general meetings. New members can take as long as they want to join a guild or remain unaffiliated with a guild. (But you won't have as much fun or find it as easy to make friends that way).
Proceeds from our fundraisers each year are distributed to worthy area charities with an emphasis on those that help women and children. Click below to see a list of our recipients for 2025.
2024-2025 Committees
Here are our 2024-25 committee chairwomen and brief descriptions of the work of each committee. If you would be interested in joining one of these committees, please contact the chairwoman.
Budget Committee
Co-chairs - Donna Mullaney & Traci Steiner
Other members shall include the President, the past-President, a previous Treasurer and at least one member-at-large. The budget for the annual year shall be presented to the board and general membership at the September board and general meetings.
Communications/Website Committee
Kathy Clark / Josie Hanschmann / Sara Pilgrim
The Communications Committee maintains the LOSH database , installs content on the website, and creates awareness of LOSH activities and events. If requested, the committee may assist fundraising event subcommittee(s) in publicizing fundraising events.
Fundraising Committee
Kim Claassen / Cindy Norlin
The Fundraising Committee is responsible for creating, executing and publicizing opportunities to raise funds for LOSH operating expenses and charitable distribution. The committee will establish subcommittees to execute individual fundraising events.
Funds Distribution Committee
Will be appointed by President
The chairlady and committee members at large shall be appointed by the President. In addition, the Financial Reporter or Treasurer shall serve as a committee member. The committee shall be responsible for recommending excess funds distributions to charitable organizations serving women and children within the community. The list of organizations and recommended funds shall be presented for approval at the board and general meetings on a date determined by the Board, but no later than May 15.
Funerals Committee
Darlene Martinek
Upon the death of any parishioner, and following a funeral or memorial service, at the request of the family, a reception may be hosted by the scheduled guild on parish property. The Funeral Committee shall be responsible for notifying the guild when it is their responsibility to host a reception. At the funeral of a LOSH member or her spouse, and with the consent of the family, LOSH will present Flowers to the Blessed Mother.
Nominating Committee
Chaired by immediate Past-President; members Appointed by the President in January.
Shall prepare a list of candidates willing to serve as officers on the Executive Committee for the upcoming year. Shall present the slate of candidates to the Board at the March board meeting and shall announce the slate to the membership at the March general meeting. Voting takes place at the April general meeting.
Philanthropic Committee
Debbie Greiner
Works to identify and support organizations and causes in the greater community which may receive funds from LOSH. Works closely with Funds Distribution Committee.
Social Committee
Gerry Tomlinson
Works to create opportunities for fellowship within LOSH and the community. Members of this committee will work to ensure historical records are kept of all social activities, newcomers are welcomed, becoming a member is easy, and supplies are on hand for meetings.
Spiritual Committee
Cathy Raney
Works to enhance the spiritual life of LOSH members and the community.
Committee chairladies are confirmed by the President and may attend board meetings, but are not considered board members. All committees submit report(s) at least annually to the President summarizing their work, expenses and results. The chairlady of a committee involved in raising funds submits a report within 30 days after an event detailing the committee work, expenses and income.