Lourdes Auxiliary
Mission
The Lourdes College Auxiliary was founded in 1983 as an outreach program of the College. Its mission was to provide support and to promote Lourdes’ programs and activities. Throughout the years, the Auxiliary helped to build a strong foundation upon which Lourdes continues to build and flourish with the Lourdes Society.
Auxiliary History
- Lourdes Auxiliary was founded in 1983 to support Lourdes. Their activities included:
- Assisting the President
- Establishing the Lourdes Auxiliary Endowed Scholarship
- Organizing events that have generated over $200,000
- Providing volunteer help for mailings, events, and special celebrations
- Black Tie Bingo Gala Fundraiser which became Luminations
- Style Show Fundraiser
- Gallery Loft
List of Auxiliary Presidents
| Joyce Bettinger | 1984-1985 |
| Judy DeVilbiss | 1985-1986 |
| Ruth Szymanski | 1986-1987 |
| Margaret Bilfinger | 1987-1988 |
| Sylvia Bartell | 1988-1989 |
| Mary Hills | 1989-1990 |
| Dolly Flasck | 1990-1991 |
| Connie Ruth | 1991-1992 |
| Penny O’Brien | 1992-1993 |
| Diane Miller | 1993-1994 |
| Marcia Hamill | 1994-1995 |
| Ursula Caufliel | 1995-1996 |
| Karen DeNune | 1996-1997 |
| Rosalie Hinde | 1997-1998 |
| Rosalie Hinde | 1998-1999 |
| Gladys Maguire | 1999-2000 |
| Claudia Giovannucci | 2000-2001 |
| Rena Brooks | 2001-2002 |
| Ingrid Springer | 2002-2003 |
| Mary Ann Schlievert | 2003-2004 |
| Carole Dymczyk | 2004-2005 |
| Dolores Roesner | 2005-2006 |
| Norene Drewecz | 2006-2007 |
| Sharon Arquette | 2007-2008 |
Total Scholarship Dollars Raised
In addition to their unending dedication to the institution and priceless assistance in growing awareness of the college, they also raised close to $200,000 to benefit student scholarships and the excellent Franciscan education it provides.
Photos from past Auxiliary events
