Men's League

The Men's League at the Episcopal Church of St. Matthew

How To Join

Contact the President or another officer for information. Annual dues of $25 go to offset operating costs as described in the By-Laws. Dinners are charged a fee to cover costs. Paid-up members are voting members.

Contact Steve Whittaker, President, steve@whittpho.com.

Outreach Activities

The Men's League is called to assist with many programs of the church, including the Mardi Gras fundraiser, the annual church picnic, coffee hours, 4th of July celebration, etc. Recently its major outreach fundraiser has been to finance and manage the sale of Christmas Trees from a lot near the church. Funds from this event sustain giving substantial gifts to a number of worthy charities outside of the church each year.

Service Opportunities

Men of the League are encouraged to explore opportunities to serve both inside and outside the church. Besides the annual tree farm and other events above, men are involved in supporting the church services in various roles, leading discussions, teaching classes, supporting Diocese outreach programs such as the annual Charity Walk led by the Bishop, and exploring service opportunities with charities in the community as well as abroad.

Men's League of St. Matthew's By-Laws

This organization shall be known as the St. Matthew's Men's League.
Membership shall be open to all males in the parish of the Church of St. Matthew, over the age of 18.
The purpose of the League shall be to provide a forum for fellowship, spiritual growth, personal learning and service.
Officers shall consist of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Program Chairman. The Officers shall be elected by general vote of all members present at the December meeting and shall serve for one year from the following January.
Meetings shall be held on the second Tuesday of each month, except when considered by the Officers to be in conflict with other Church business.
The President shall preside at all functions, appoint various chairman as needed and in agreement with the other Officers, represent the League to the church and the community, carry out the wishes of the League, and provide the annual report.
The Vice President shall preside at meetings in the absence of the President. The Vice President shall be responsible for organizing events and/or recruiting event teams.
The Secretary shall keep all records of the League, notify members of the meetings, record all votes and handle all correspondence.
The Treasurer shall establish and maintain a checking account, deposit all receipts, pay all obligations, provide a monthly report and an annual statement. The Treasurer shall keep three funds in separate accounts: General Expense, funded by Annual Dues; Regular Events (e.g. suppers), funded by the participants; and Charitable Project(s), funded by proceeds from the annual project(s) that raise funds for outreach.
The Program Chairman shall develop a series of speakers and/or events, as agreed to in principle and in specifics by the Officers.
Roberts Rules of Order shall prevail. All Officers Meeting decisions shall be decided by simple majority vote. All Full Membership Meetings decisions shall be decided by simple majority vote of the members-in-good-standing present. A member-in-good-standing is one who has paid his dues.
Annual dues shall be payable at the January meeting. The purpose of dues is to pay for regular office expenses, awards and gifts to staff for special services as approved by the membership. Dues will be adjusted from time to time as needed to meet member-approved expenses of operating the League. Organized events shall not be supported by dues but shall be self-supporting by a fee paid by attendees, except events sponsored for purposes of outreach or in-reach, as decided by the Officers. The Treasurer should separately report regular expenses and event expenses.
The League shall adopt a major charitable project to participate in annually. The Treasurer and Charitable Project Coordinator shall keep all expenses and receipts separate from the Dues General Fund or the Regular Events Fund.
These By-Laws can be amended by a two-thirds vote of members present at a meeting called for that purpose or respondent to a mail ballot.