HOW TO BECOME A CANDIDATE

Candidates for the Serra Club of Spokane shall be practicing Catholic men and Women, or permanent deacons, who:

1.    Are able to assume the attendance, membership, and financial obligations of a Serran.

2.    Reside or work within the territorial limits of the Club.

3.    Have ability and willingness to grow in Serra intellectually and spiritually.

4.    Have the motivation to contribute actively to the work of Serra and the fulfillment of its purpose.

5.    Have a marked potential for Christian leadership as demonstrated by their interest in and devotion to the problems of the Church and community in the world today.

6.    Are leaders among their associates - as indicated in part by their position and authority, administrative responsibility, degree of counsellorship, and respect they command at their place of employment, in their parishes, and in other activities.

FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS

Dues for regular membership in the Serra Club of Spokane are presently $120 per year.  The Club is a nonprofit charitable corporation.

MEETINGS

Regular meetings of the Serra Club of Spokane are held at the Knights of Columbus Hall on the second Friday of each month (noon luncheon meeting) and at Bishop White Seminary on the fourth Saturday of each month (9:00 a.m. Mass and breakfast meeting).  Board members meet at 5:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at Bishop White Seminary.

PARTICIPATION

The Club strives for a family atmosphere.  The key to the "Serra Family" is consistent and full participation by members and families in the Spiritual, Social, and Club programs and meetings.  All members are encouraged to attend Board meetings to contribute their ideas and suggestions.  A member on good standing is expected to participate in a minimum of 50% of all Club meetings and activities.

SERRA IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR CATHOLICS

To grow spiritually through prayers and supportive Christian   friendships.  To continue their Catholic education through the Serra University of Christian Principles.  To Fulfill their own Christian vocations to service, bringing Christ into the marketplace.  To affirm the religious vocation by fostering vocations to the priesthood and religious life.

SOCIAL PROGRAM

An important part of Serra is its social program.  There are numerous events each year which are purely social.  These consist of the Priest's Appreciation Dinner, Brunch for Women Religious, Fall Dinner to Welcome Seminarians, Priest and Deacon - Serran Golf Tournament, Spring Dinner Dance, and the Summer picnic.  The International al and Regional Conventions, as well as the Spring District Workshop, are all Serra family events.

SPIRITUAL PROGRAMS

While the primary purpose of the Club is spiritual in nature, there are specific events each year which are the highlights of the spiritual program.  These events include:

1.    Induction Night -  Serrans, their families, and guest on Ash Wednesday join with the Bishop and Vocation Director in an evening of Recollection at Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, followed by the celebration of the Eucharist.  The liturgy includes induction of new members to the Club followed by dinner.

2.    Installation of officers and Trustees - An evening Mass (usually out doors) is held for all Serrans and their families.  The new officers, board, and trustees are installed followed by a potluck dinner.

3.    First Friday - The Serra members on the first Friday of each month join with the Seminarians at Bishop White Seminary for the celebration of the Mass, followed by coffee and donuts.

Regular meetings feature guest speakers who present a variety of subjects on the Church, Vocations, Social, and other topical religious subjects.  In this sense, Serra offers its members a continuing education in their faith or, in the words of Serra International - a University of Christian Principles.