Lay Provincial Council Meeting January 27, 2011

Dear Chapter Presidents/Delegates

April, 2010

Dear Presidents, Delegates, and Contact Persons,

The Lay Provincial Council met in New Orleans from January 27, 2011 through January 30, 2011, thus it is with great pleasure that I send you the minutes from the meeting. 

It is with great humbleness and appreciation and pleasure that I send to you the minutes from the Lay Provincial Council meeting that occurred in New Orleans from January 27 through January 30, 2011.  The enclosed packet contains information as to how we plan to govern our Lay Dominican Province for the next three years, with the help of the Lord Jesus Christ through his Holy Spirit and of our father Dominic.  Our time together was much work plus fellowship and rejoicing.  I hope that all who were present were inspired and enjoyed the week-end as we grew together and witnessed the Dominican tradition continue to unfold during this time together.

The work that was accomplished was extensive and informative.  The fruits of our labors culminated in the election of new officers for 2010-2013.  They included Provincial President - Mrs. Jo Ann Cotterman, O.P. (St. Dominic Chapter, LA, msymajo6@aol.com); Provincial Vice-President – Mrs. Lana Bastin, O.P. (St. Cecilia Chapter, TN, bastins2@yahoo.com); Provincial Treasurer – Mrs. Amy Haney, O.P. (St. Thomas Aquinas Chapter, TX, amy.e.haney@gmail.com); Provincial Secretary – Ms. Debra Mattison, O.P. (St. Martin de Porres Chapter, NC, debra_mattisondjb@yahoo.com).  Fr. John Lydon O.P.( jlydon.tulane@yahoo.com) will continue as the Provincial Promoter of the Dominican Laity.

Blessings,

Mrs. Theresa Alvarez, O.P.

Outgoing secretary