2021-2022 Releases

Release # 126 – California Call to Action- Central Valley Flooding- PLEASE HELP! If you have been watching the news you know that towns in the Central Valley and along the coast are being threatened. Catholic Relief has helped many families so far in need in the Central Valley. A Call to Action is being sent out to help those in need. If your court would like to help those in need, please send check to: Sheri Kanagawa, State CDA Secretary, 2331 W Andrew Lane, Hanford, California 93230. Make sure in the memo, you write Emergency Fund for Flood victims.

Release #125 – Golden State Tidings Newsletter has arrived! “Happy Easter to all our Catholic Daughters and your families,” Worthy State Regent

Release #124 – National Spring Quarterly Newsletter “The National Board and National Staff Pray that you and your families, Will be filed with the peace of the Risen Christ.”

Release #123 – Prayers for Past National Regent Joanne Tomassi

Release #122 – Spring Opportunity Drawing Drawing Form (PDF) Interfaith Shelter Information

Release #121 – Donations to help victims of Syria and Turkey earthquakes. |Anyone who would like to assist can send monies either by check made payable to the Eparchy of Saint Maron and mail to 109 Remsen Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201, or make a donation online by going to stmaron.org/donate…

Release #120 – Youth Chairperson Address

Release #119– Reminder State Rosary – 2nd Thursday of the month at 5:00 pm

Release #118 – Prayers for Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell

Release #117 – Convention Delegate Forms & State Dues

Release #116 -Convention Baskets – Donations

Release #115 – Reminder! 2nd Thursday of the month and our wonderful Father Erick will be hosting our Monthly Rosary at 5:00. Zoom invitation Information

Release #114 – Complete your Circle of Love forms and have them postmarked by March 1, 2023, and send them to the State Chairman.

Release #113 – Regent’s Directory edits and reminder State Releases will be released via Flocknotes.

Release #112 – Reminder Call for State Office Nominations (Your Application Package must be sent to the Nominating Committee Chairman and postmarked by February 1^st. Mayra Porras, 551 Sawtelle Ave, San Diego, CA 92114 Mayraporras77@gmail.com)

Release #111 – Annual Charity Drawing in April . All tickets are $2.00 each or buy a full sheet for $20.00. Opportunity Drawing Form (download and print form) Help Support Interfaith Shelter Network

Release #110 – Newsletter & Website Contest information. Newsletters & Websites are due to State by March 1, 2023. Website Guidelines
Newsletter Guidelines

Release #109 – Westin Hotel Registration Link and Information Hotel Registration Online Link You can also call the hotel at, (866)837-4181 and give them the code Catholic Daughters and you will get the 179.00 per night plus tax. Reminder, all Convention forms are found in Release #104 . The link to register online at the Westin is https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1673571882496&key=GRP
(If you can’t pull the link up, you will need to copy and paste the url.)

Release #108 – Instructions on how to set up Pay Pal or Venmo Accounts See CDA National for Instructions

Release #107 – Information for Westin Hotel Pasadena – See release #104 for other Convention forms.

Release #106 – Call for Nominations for State Officers – Your Application Package must be sent to the Nominating Committee Chairman and postmarked by February 1^st. Mayra Porras, 551 Sawtelle Ave, San Diego, CA 92114 Mayraporras77@gmail.com

Release #105 – 2nd Thursday’s at 5:00 p.m. is our monthly Rosary with Father Erick Villa -Reminder Zoom Invitation

Release #104 – Reminder CALL TO CONVENTION -Information and Forms Call to Convention Information Form A (Registration and Meals) Form B (Basket Drawings) Form C (Eucharistic Ministers) Form D (Credentials) Hotel Information

Release # 103 – Prayers for Pope Benedict XVI (Rosary Request January 1, 2023)

Release #102 -Resolutions and Bylaw Changes for Convention Examples

Release # 101 – New Year Reminders and Golden State Tidings Winter Edition

Release #100 -Call to Convention -The State Board is working on the State Convention to be held April 27 to April 30, 2023, at the Westin Hotel in Pasadena. Call to Convention Information Form A (Registration and Meals) Form B (Basket Drawings) Form C (Eucharistic Ministers) Form D (Credentials) Hotel Information

Release #99 -National Chaplain’s Message Father Shenan J. Boquet “Renewing One’s Love for God” En español English

Release #98 -Rosary Reminder with Chaplain Villa – Every 2nd THURSDAY ‘s at 5:00 pm

Release #97 Christmas & New Year Greeting from CDA State Board

Release #96 – Opportunity Drawing Winners Congratulations!

Release #95 Regent Roster FINAL! Directory

Release #94 – Regent Roster Cover Sheet Directory

Release #93 – Rosary Reminder with Chaplain Villa ZOOM Invitation

Release #92 – New Bylaws Available in National Store Cost $4.50

Release # 91 – Worthy National Regent Updates

Release # 90 – Scholarship Contest Information – Applications for Scholarship Contest – Father Bachmann Scholarship – Eighth Grade Scholarship to Catholic High School

Release #89 – Circle of Love Contest Rules…New! Circle of Love State Chairpersons Circle of Love Contest Forms

Release #88 – We are having our Annual Holiday Opportunity Fundraiser. All tickets are $2.00 each or buy a full sheet for $20.00. DOWNLOAD Opportunity Drawings Sheet

Release #87 – Message from National Regent, Emily Guilherme asking for help from all Catholic Daughters, and either send a donation to the State that we can forward to National to get financial help to Florida or get together to pray as a group. READ MESSAGE

Release #86 -CDA State Rosary…Join Us every 2nd Thursday at 5:00 p.m. This week’s rosary will be led by Father Erick.

Release #85 – It’s that time! State Opportunity Fundraiser Opportunity Drawing Fundraiser Form

Release #84 -Keep our CDA Sisters in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in your prayers as they recover from the effects of Hurricane Fiona

Release #83 – Additional Northern CA Workshop in San Luis Obiso Registration Form

Release #82 –SAVE THE DATE! 100th Year Celebration 2023 Biennial State Convention. Join us as we celebrate our 100th year Anniversary, which will be the Wednesday before the State Convention, held on April 27-30, 2023 SAVE DATE INVITATION

Release # 81 Worthy State Regent Mary Beasley Update

Release #80a – Corrections to Statewide Regent’s Directory Request

Release #80– Statewide Regent’s Directory Cover Page Directory

Release #79 Zoom Rosary 2http://catholicdaughterscalifornia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/CDA-State-Alive-in-the-Hive-court-registation-form-North-CA10197.pdfnd Thursday With Chaplain Erick at 5 PM

Release #78 September 2022 Golden State Tidings

Release #77 A REMINDER: Encino Workshop

Release #77 Alive in the Hive Officers Workshop -Encino, CA November 5th Flyer Registration Form

Release #76 Thank you to CDA District Deputies who have accepted the position of mentoring the following courts in California.

Release #75 Reminders re: September 10th Officer Training in Southern California.

Release #74 National Regent Emily Guilherme Banquet Reminders

Release #73 Congratulations to State Scholarship Winners…. They will each receive $1,500.
Release #72– Last call for reservations for Emily Guilherme’s dinner …extended to August 12^th. “Stay Alive in the Hive” training info . Courts please send in your New Officer forms that were due in May! Thank you for your cooperation. Northern California training registration form

Release #71 – A friendly reminder for the invitation for a Mass and Reception for our very own EMILY GUILHERME as she begins her journey as the National Regent Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Please print, forward or mail to all of the members in your court so we can come together in Unity and celebrate on this wonderful day of Thanksgiving in September. RSVP is DUE August 1st.

Release #70 – SAVE THE DATES! Important Training Dates for Southern CA, Northern, CA and Fresno.
Southern CA Invitation Southern CA Registration Form
Northern CA Invitation Northern CA Registration Form
Fresno Invitation Fresno Registration Form

Release #69 – Latest Convention News from National Regent Sherry Niles -Final Reminders
Blood Drive Information and Puerto Rico Restaurants

Release #68- SPAM email requests! Mary Beasley has been getting calls asking if I am in need of gift cards for CDA. Please note this is a SCAM, I am not in need of any gift cards.

Release #67 – Invitation for the Mass and Reception for our very own EMILY GUILHERME as she begins her journey as the National Catholic Daughters of the Americas Regent. Please print, forward or mail to all of the members in your court so we can come together in Unity and celebrate on this wonderful day of Thanksgiving in September Information Sheet Registration Form Due by August 1, 2022!

Release #66 -. Have a wonderful time reading the Golden State Tidings. Hope to see everyone at the National Convention in Puerto Rico, National Regent Banquet and/ or Officer’s Training Read Golden State Tidings

Release #65 – Thanks to Rocio Gonzalez, Hospitality Chairman for the 59^th Biennial Convention in Puerto Rico, for providing Transportation Information to all convention attendees. Transportation Information

Release # 64 – Sheri Kanagawa, California State CDA Secretary Note: Correct Address

Release #63 – Passing of Regent Rayola McLaughlin. Condolences can be sent to The Family of Rayola McLaughlin, 154 East Main Street, Port Jervis, NY 12771. Read Obituary

Release #62 – Convention Tours (See Release $53) and Convention Meal Reservations Meal Reservation Form

Release #61 – State Opportunity Drawing Winners Announced…Congratulations!

Release #60 -Installation of your new Officers for the term 2022-2024 form is due. New Officers Form

Release #59 – PDFs are attached from one of our national projects, National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE).Dawn Hawkins, the CEO of NCOSE, is a vibrant young woman who is very knowledgeable about the crimes related to sexual exploitation. Release A, Release B & Release C

Release #58A -Early bird pricing has ended. We know it is going to be a fantastic and meaningful time for all those who attend. Please click on link for pricing.

Release #58– The Retreat at St. Anthony’s Retreat Center in Three Rivers is almost here. It is only ten days away and we could not be more excited. We are getting ready to release any available rooms, so are excepting last minute reservations through Sunday May 22^nd. If you are interested in attending, please contact Lorine Bakowsky as soon as possible. Room Reservation Form

Release #57 – May 10, 2022 Urgent plea from our National Legislative Chairman Eileen Peterson to defeat S4132, the extreme abortion bill. She asks that each of us contact our Congressional Representatives today and ask them to defeat this bill. See Release #56 for more information

Release #56 – CDA Response to Dobbs 9349-1

Release #55 -Save the Date Mass of Thanksgiving and Banquet Dinner for Catholic Daughters of the Americas National Regent Elect, Emily Guilherme, National Regent Mass on September 9, 2022 St. Mel’s in Norco Reception – Double Tree in Ontario. See Flyer

Release #54 – Convention News
Important information on Running for National Office from the Floor and where to find forms for the 59^th Biennial Convention. For more information and forms go to www.catholicdaughters.org and Click on Activities, click on Convention 2022

Release #53– Puerto Rico Convention Tours Announced!
For reservations, click here for booking link to tours.

Release #52 -State Opportunity Drawing.
We will be having our CHARITY DRAWING for the Interfaith Shelter Network. All tickets are $2.00 each or buy a full sheet for $20.00 See Interfaith Shelter Information.

Release #51 – Passing of our Worthy CDA CA Treasurer Silvia Soliz’s mother
Remember our CDA California State Treasurer, Sylvia Soliz in your prayers as she has lost her mom, Hildeliza Olague Castillo this week. More information is in the attachment.

Release #50 – New Puerto Rico Convention Hotel.
Hyatt another option for hotel rooms for our 59^th Biennial National Convention in San Juan, Puerto Rico.This hotel is across the street from the Sheraton Hotel and Casino. Hotel Registration Info and Form

Release #49 -Help Support our JCDA Members Attend Pray & Play Event in Orlando

Release #48 – New BUZZ Training Announced April 23 in Pomona
BUZZ Training in Pomona Flyer
Registration Form

Release #47 – New Retreat Lodging Information
More options for our members that want to stay with only 2, 3 or 4 people for each room.
Registration Form

Release #46 – Sex Trafficking
Attachment A -Dirty Dozen

Release #45 – Message from Father Boquet, Human Life International
Attachment A – “A Job That Isn’t Your Own”
Attachment B – Update on Abortion Laws

Release #44 – State Retreat Goodie Bags Donations Requested by May 15th

Release #43 – Funds to continue to support Ukraine
The California State Court will be sending a monetary gift as a follow-up to the first check sent to Ukraine. If you would like to contribute, mail your check(s) by April 30th, written out to California CDA and put Ukraine in the memo. We will be sending the total funds received out in May.

Release #42– Keep Past State Regent, Rosemarie Thomson in your prayers as she lost her sister Virginia Mary Renna

Release #41 :Retreat Attendees Important Changes to Lodging
Lodging Registration

Release #40 – Easter & Membership Contest
With spring and Easter right around the corner, let’s continue to enjoy this renewed life that Jesus has in store for us through our faith and prayers. We also need to renew life in our Catholic Dauhttp://catholicdaughterscalifornia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/CDA-State-Retreat-Registration2022C_Release41.pdfghter Courts, so attached is a membership contest, which will begin April 1st to October 1, 2022. (Flyer attached)

Release #39 -Prayers for Ukraine, Buzz Training and Golden State Tiding’s March Edition

Release #38 – Our National CDA Regent, Sherry Nilles, has sent the following information in the Release #38 and the MISSION REPORT. Please share with your members of your court.

Release #37 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT RAFFLES
In California it is unlawful to hold 50/50 raffles as 75 % of the money received needs to go to charity.

Release #36- Pilgrimage to Germany Oberammergua Passion Play in September 2022.
36A -Informational flyer
36 B Application

Release #35 -Hotels In Puerto Rico- 2nd Hotel Added – Aloft
Worthy Regent Sherry Niles Message -Hotels for our National CDA Convention in July 2022

Release #34 -Charity Drawing Opportunities Tickets – BONUS for Courts that sell the most tickets!
We will be having our CHARITY DRAWING for the Interfaith Shelter Network. All tickets are $2.00 each or buy a full sheet for $20.00. Information on Interfaith Shelter Network
DOWNLOAD Opportunities Tickets Form

Release#34a – Charity Drawing Opportunities Tickets UPDATE

Release #33 – California State Retreat Register Today!
State Spiritual Retreat Friday to Sunday, May 27-29, 2022, Three Rivers, CA
Father Erick and the State Board have an overwhelming experience planned for you filled with Faith, Love and Discovery.
Retreat Application Form

Release #32 Membership Drive
Be the Light of Christ for Others and recruit your friends, family and neighbors to joy your CDA Court. Attached below you will find the information about the contest. The contest runs from August 2020 to June 2022.

MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FLYER “TURN ON YOUR LIGHT”

Release #31 State Scholarship (Note address change)

Release #31 A – State Scholarship 2022 Application

Release #30
Just a friendly reminder to start filling out those Circle of Love forms, we want to hear all about the wonderful things each CDA Court is doing.

Release 29 A
Application Form for 2022 California CDA State Scholarship

Release 29
2022 California CDA State Scholarship Application. Deadline: April 30, 2022.

Release #28
State Retreat Information May 27-29, 2022

Release #27
Happy New Year! Newsletter & Website Contest information

Release #26
Christmas Wishes and December Golden Tidings

Release #25
Circle of Love Contest Information

Release # 25 A Circle of Love Contest Forms

Release #24 –
MERRY CHRISTMAS! God Bless You All. California State CDA Board

Release #23
Thank you to everyone that supported us during our State Fundraiser. I am very excited to inform you of our winners for the California State Holiday Drawing. The drawing took place this past weekend during our State meeting. See Release PDF for winner’s names.

Release # 22
Resignations of Family chairman, Diane Dottore. We wish her all the best. Laura McQuoid from Northern California has taken on the role, Laura belongs to Court Sister Emmanuel Cardinale #2745 in Livermore.

Release_# 21_District Deputy Workshop Training via Zoom
If you were unable to attend the in-person workshops for District Deputies in September or October, we are having a Zoom Makeup Workshop on Wednesday, November 17th at 7:oo p.m. Click the link below to attend.
Topic: DD Make Up Session Time: Nov 17, 2021 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89286148501?pwd=SERqVnV0SWUyZmJjTjduSUo0R1dkQT09

Meeting ID: 892 8614 8501 Passcode: CACDADD

Release_# 20_Extra Holiday Opportunity Drawing
Your court has a chance to win 2 paid reservations to the State Spiritual Retreat this May 27, 28 & 29 of 2022, Just be the CDA court that sells the most tickets. You still have time to sell, sell & sell. We will be having our Holiday Opportunity Fundraiser. All tickets are $2.00 each or buy a full sheet for $20.00. See Release #18 to download Opportunity Tickets.

Release #19 – NCOSE ACTION ALERT
NCOSE (National Center of Sexual Exploitation) from our National Regent Sherry Niles Action Alert from NCOSE wear White Ribbons Against Pornography (WRAP).

Release #18 – Holiday Opportunity Fundraiser! Tickets are $2.00 each or buy a full sheet for $20.00. 1^st Place- $1,000, 2^nd Place- $500, 3^rd Place- $250.

Release #17 – Join us Oct. 23…Santa Sophia is inviting all California Courts to the Gold Robing Ceremony that will take place in October down in beautiful San Diego County.

Release #16 Golden State Tidings, September 2021 Edition
Release #15_DD Trainings
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Release_15_B
Release_15_C