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National Catholic Forester 6 DAY ONE A endees began arriving, checking into the hotel, and registering on Thursday a ernoon. a Welcome Mass was held with celebrant Fr. Ed Panek from St. Raymond's parish in Mount prospect, illinois and Deacon Larry Schmi from Corpus Chris parish, St. Mary Court 868 in Wisconsin. Outgoing Board Member Jeanne Filipp acted as cantor at the Mass and led the congrega on in song. The Mass was a joyous celebra on of thanksgiving and hope for the future. it also included the installment of the new Board of Directors 2018 – 2022 (see picture on page 5). A er Mass, all a endees took part in the delicious and boun ful Welcome Dinner. The first ever NCSF Member Assembly was held at the Eaglewood Resort in Itasca, Illinois July 26 – 28th. The theme was "Naviga ng the Journey." Fi y-four (54) a endees represen ng courts across seven states, Home Office employees, and presenters par cipated. MEMBER ASSEMBLY Above: Mary Kru ak and Jenny Williams from the Home Office say, "Welcome!" At Left: Welcome Mass was held with celebrant Fr. Ed Panek from St. Raymond's parish in Mount Prospect, Illinois. At LEFt, L-R: Outgoing Board Member Jeanne Filipp (as cantor); Deacon Larry Schmi from Corpus Chris parish, St. Mary Court 868 in Wisconsin. ABOvE, Outgoing Board of Directors: Margaret Schmi (Board Chair) from St. Mary Court 868 in Wisconsin gave the reading. Inten ons were given by Jane Uselman from St. Mary Court 892 in Minnesota, and Rosalie Pyle from St. Cecelia Court 185 in Wisconsin. the memoriam candles were lit by Camille tupaz from Our Lady Court 1211 in Oregon. Above: Members and guests a end the Welcome Dinner on day one.