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The SRPC Women's Auxiliary is
committed to serving our Sport and our Community. We are
affectionately known as, The Slidell Hennies. Our purpose is to
provide assistance to the Slidell Racing Pigeon Club members in the
areas of Fund Raisers, Hospitality, Charitable Works, Sales, and
Special Events. We are also active in offering assistance to other
clubs, combines, and pigeon related organizations when called upon.
Our goal is to promote and maintain a positive image of our club and
our sport by providing opportunities to include family in all
functions, to support our husbands in their hobby, and to build
friendships with other women in the sport.
Our Club Officers
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PRESIDENT
The
President shall preside over all regular or special
meetings. She is the spokesperson for the SRPC Women's
Auxiliary and will meet with the public should the need
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Maureen (Mo) Williams |
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Maureen Williams better known as "Mo" is an
active member of the Slidell Racing Pigeon Club. She
serves as the Club Secretary and The Women's Auxiliary
President. She may also be the first lady flyer in the
Slidell Racing Pigeon Club. She and her husband Byron
fly from the same loft but manage their own teams. Mo
was not always a fan of the pigeons. In fact, for many
years she resented them. In 2005 after the tragic loss
of Byron's winning family of birds, she had a change of
heart and decided to partner with her husband.
Together, they built a loft and a new racing family.
Most of all they now share a passion for the same sport.
Now she is active in promoting the sport as well as the
club. Mo knows the highs and lows of the pigeon
sport and what its like to be a pigeon man's wife. With
her experience and leadership ability it was unanimous
that she be the President Hennie. |
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VICE-PRESIDENT
The
Vice-President heads up special committees as appointed
by the President. She shall preside over all meetings in
the absence of the President. |
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Diane Graffia |
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Diane Graffia and her husband Joe
are business owners and now they have pretty much become
partners in the sport. Diane helps Joe with the pigeons
as well as providing a place for our club to meet for
shipping and bang. She heads up the hospitality
functions along with the help of the other Hennies. She
has always been Mo's right hand, but prefers to be in
the background. Diane can get the job done and this is
why she is The Vice-President. |
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SECRETARY
The Secretary shall issue
notice of meetings to all members of the SRPC Women's
Auxiliary at least one week in advance. The Secretary
will keep the minutes. She is also responsible for any
correspondence, flyers, booklets, etc. that may be
needed for functions. |
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Laura Schwehm |
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Laura Schwehm's story is "one for
the birds". She states, "My Dad raced pigeons back
in the 60's, and that's how I met Ronnie. He used
to come over to see my Dad and the birds, but in
1963 he began seeing more than the birds. I was 13
and he was 16, and it was love at first sight. It
was the birds that brought us together 45 years ago
and hopefully will keep us together for many more
years."
Laura retired from the University
of New Orleans after 33 years of service and now
dedicates herself to spending time with her family.
She and Ronnie have two beautiful daughters, five
wonderful grandchildren, and a loft full of
pigeons. Who could ask for more! With all of heart
and experience...this makes Laura a great secretary.
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TREASURER
The Treasurer is
responsible for the financial assets of the SRPC
Women's Auxiliary. She will in charge of any money
related activities. The Treasurer will maintain a
separate fund for ladies activities. The Treasurer
will submit a financial accounting to the membership
quarterly or as directed by the President. These
funds will be reported to the SRPC Treasurer.
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Julie Dupree |
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Photo & Bio Coming Soon
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