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The
Communiqué
Vol. 48, Issue 1 Catholic Alumni Clubs International Spring 2022
“Mountains, Lakes, and Sunsets”
Burlington, Vermont
July 17 - 23, 2022!!
Plan now to join the fun and excitement of the 62nd look for Champ, a mysterious creature, that many have
Annual Convention of Catholic Alumni Clubs claimed to see while enjoying the lake.
International in Burlington, Vermont from Sunday,
Several tours are planned for our week of Mountains,
July 17 to Saturday morning, July 23, 2022. With the
Lakes and Sunsets. On Sunday and Monday, a local
Convention theme of "Mountains, Lakes, and
historian will serve as our guide through the city's
Sunsets," CACers from coast-to-coast will enjoy
highlights and historical past. (Did you know Vermont is
a week of exploring a unique region of the U.S. with
the 14th state?) Our tour will go to Battery Park
special tours, social activities, great food, shopping,
overlooking Lake Champlain and we learn about the
daily liturgy, friendships old and new, and much more.
Algonquin and Iroquois nations and the role of the lake
CACI's 2022 Convention takes place at The Essex in the War of 1812 (Remains of over 150 vessels are
Hotel (noted as "Vermont's Culinary Resort and Spa"), said to be at the bottom of the lake). Explore the
a 120-room, Three-Diamond-rated boutique hotel campus of the University of Vermont and enjoy lunch
situated on several on your own at historic Church Street Marketplace. We
scenic acres just will also visit the graves of Ira and Ethan Allen, leaders
outside the city of of the state's famous "Green Mountain Boys" and how
Burlington. The Vermont was established.
facility includes two
Tuesday's tour will be to the Shelburne Museum and
on-site restaurants,
the Shelburne Vineyards. The museum is set on 45
indoor and outdoor
acres and offers over 30 buildings containing folk and
pools, a fitness
fine arts, quilts, a blacksmith shop, trains, a lighthouse,
center, a full-service spa, and an 18-hole golf course.
and the Steamship Ticonderoga. The tour concludes
All rooms include a refrigerator, flat-screen television,
with a visit to their Vineyards for a tour and tasting.
and many other amenities and reflect their culinary
focus, with rich, cuisine-inspired color schemes and Wednesday's day-long tour begins with a drive through
textures. Parking is free. Burlington's International the beautiful countryside to the city of Montpelier,
Airport (BTV) is served by most major airlines with Vermont's State Capitol. We will have a guided tour of
direct flights from such cities as Chicago, Detroit, the Statehouse, the
Atlanta, New York City, Charlotte, Denver, Philadelphia smallest and one of
and Washington, DC. AMTRAK (Essex Junction the oldest in the
Station) also serves the region. A complementary nation. Lunch will be
airport shuttle is available to and from the hotel. on your own in the
charming town of
The convention week package includes six nights at
Woodstock (.... not
the hotel, five special buffet breakfasts, four hotel
New York). We stop
banquet dinners, an offsite dinner, dances,
at the famous
receptions, after hours parties, liturgies and much
Simon Pearce Glass
more.
factory and witness
A highlight of the convention week will be a twilight the glass blowers and enjoy some browsing. Next stop
dinner cruise on beautiful Lake Champlain on Monday will be at Quechee Gorge for spectacular views (and
evening. Lake Champlain is in the Lake Champlain picture taking) of the Green Mountains. We complete
Valley between the Green Mountains of Vermont and the day at Danforth Pewter and Quechee Village for
the Adirondack Mountains of New York. Be sure to shopping opportunities.
Continued on page 6 of this issue.
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Catholic Alumni Clubs International
2021-2022 Officers
(Effective October 1, 2021)
President: Debbie Kamer (Louisville) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 502-291-7179 . . . . . . dlkcpa@windstream.net
Vice President: Loretta Lovell (North Jersey) . . . . . . . . 201-723-6692 . . . . . . msbunkerville@yahoo.com
Treasurer: Mike Kappel (MMRV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 618-397-2320 . . . . . . mikek21798@aol.com
Secretary: Barbara Accordino (Louisville) . . . . . . . . . . . . 502-553-1476 . . . . . . barbara.accordino@yahoo.com
Eastern Region VP: Diane Schmit (Washington DC) . . . 410-799-5336 . . . . . . dschmit@gmail.com
Midwest Region VP: Janet Yntema (Detroit) . . . . . . . . . 313-882-0990 . . . . . . janety602@aol.com
Western Region VP: Betty Lam (San Francisco ) . . . . . . 650-573-5260 . . . . . . bmk2.lam@gmail.com
Chaplain: Vacant
The Communique is published by The Catholic Alumni Clubs International (CACI), an umbrella organization for the
more than 15 local CACI chapters across the country. Members of CACI chapters are college and nursing school
graduates who are free to marry in the Catholic Church.
The purpose of CACI is to host an annual national convention, facilitate communication among local clubs, and
represent the interests of single Catholics in our Church at large. The annual national convention is held during the
summer and hosts more than 70 CACers from across the country. Smaller Regional weekends across the United
States are also offered, allowing CAC chapters in specific regions of the country to come together for fun and
fellowship.
CACI is a non-profit organization organized under the laws of the State of Colorado. The address is that of the
President, 3507 Tony Lane, Shepherdsville, KY 40165. The Communique editor is Teresa Walczyk; send articles to
her at bubbly_ja03@yahoo.com. Deadline for the next edition is July 31, 2022.
In Memoriam:
Midwest:
Marlene Bildestein
CAC of Pittsburgh
Eastern: September 2, 2021
Joyce Blotzer
Luis Martarano
CAC of Pittsburgh
Two-time President of Eternal Rest Grant
January 30, 2022
Washington, DC CAC
September 7, 2021 Unto Them, O Lord.
Charles W. Bradley,
CACI President in 1964-65 May they rest in peace.
Chicago CAC President in 1963
CAC of Chicago / New Jersey
October 22, 2021
Spring 2022 The Communiqué 3
President’s Message:
I hope everyone is ready for travel again in 2022. We have planned an exciting Convention to
Burlington, Vermont for July 17 - 23, 2022. New this year is a mini post-convention. For those of us
who still work and can’t extend our trips for the full post, we have created a mini post-convention
that will just take one additional day. The mini post is a day trip on Saturday July 23 to Montreal,
Canada. Of course, passports and covid requirements at the time of entry, must be met, but by now
we are all used to that. We will still have the traditional Post Convention that will run July 23 - 26.
The post will spend the day in Montreal and then head to Acadia National Park to continue the
adventure.
We have two Spring Regionals planned as well this year. The West Region is hosting a trip to St.
George, Utah April 22 -24, 2022. The Midwest Region is hosting a trip to Chattanooga, TN May 27-
30, 2022. Separate articles on all these trips can be found in this edition of the Communique.
Please consider attending one or all of these trips. The coordinators put a lot of time and energy in
planning these and they are always a lot of fun.
Ever thought of being a Convention Coordinator? A “how-to” manual has been written to provide
guidance. Thanks to all the past coordinators who helped put this together. If anyone is interested in
a copy, please let me know and I will gladly send you a copy.
Annual elections will be held in July for the positions of President, Vice President and Treasurer.
These are one year terms running from October 1 to September 30. The time commitment consists
of three meetings a year in addition to the delegates meeting at the Annual Convention. If anyone is
interested in learning more, please feel free to contact me.
May God bless each of you with good health, peace and happiness.
Debbie Kamer
CACI President
Spring Regional Reservation Form Postmark Deadlines
Western Regional in St. George, UT - Friday, March 11
Midwestern Regional in Chattanooga, TN - Thursday, April 14
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From the Midwestern Region:
Thirty CACers revved up their engines at the was a stop at the Indy Speedway Museum which
CAC Midwest/East Joint Regional Weekend in had winning cars all the way back to the
Indianapolis this past October. Thank you, beginning. Can you imagine a race car with the
Barbara Accordino, for organizing the fun turn crank on the front? Some had two seats so
weekend. The weather could not have been the mechanic could ride along in case there was
more perfect. a problem. Some of us opted for a shuttle ride on
the racetrack at the painstakingly slow speed of
Indianapolis has more memorials than any other
20 mph (They wanted us to see everything). It
city in the U.S. with the exception of Washington
was a very nice and relaxing weekend.
DC. Our tours both days were on a trolley.
Indianapolis has a canal system in and around Our Midwest Spring Regional is this coming May
downtown with many parks and memorials. We 27-30 in Chattanooga, TN. I looked into some of
often saw people on paddleboats and even the things to do in/around Chattanooga. There is
kayaks at our various stops. Indy’s 911 memorial a lot and we cannot do it all but check out the
is two beams from the World Trade center. As we article elsewhere in this Communique to see
walked along a part of the canal system, we saw what you can do. And the next fall joint Eastern/
the Congressional Medal of Honor memorial with Midwest regional weekend is September 8-11 in
the names of every recipient going back to the Portsmouth, VA.
Civil War. There was a memorial for the
We sincerely hope to see you in 2022. And we
Indianapolis, a ship that was torpedoed and sunk
would like to hear if you have a suggestion for
during World War II. Of course, with the tours we
any future MW regional weekend. We are always
got a good look at downtown and museums and
anxious to hear about a new location. Please let
the Colts’ stadium and residential areas. There
me know (contact info on page 2).
Janet Yntema (Detroit) - Midwest Region VP
Ed Webb Scholarship deadline set as March 31
Since 2007, CACI has awarded many memorial CACI prefers to award any scholarships for the
scholarships to help Catholic students and year in early May. Therefore, all nominations for
educational institutions in honor of the late consideration should be received by your
Edward T. Webb, the first CACI President. To Regional VP no later than March 31, 2022.
make a nomination, please send a one page (Regional Vice Presidents are listed on page 2).
letter with the nominee’s name, address and As with all CAC awards, the 2022 scholarship
reason for nomination. Where possible, the recipients will be announced at the Burlington,
nomination should be from the school or VT convention in July.
candidate outlining the needs of the school or
individual. Please note that printouts from on- Emily Franxman
line sources are not acceptable. If the nominee Ed Webb Scholarship Administrator
is an individual, please include the name of the
school they will be attending in the fall.Spring 2022 The Communiqué 5
From the Eastern Region:
The Eastern Region is planning the joint Eastern- The Eastern Region will have a virtual meeting
Midwest Regional, for September 8-11, 2022 in later in the spring - delegates will be contacted
the historic Portsmouth, Virginia. We'll be staying soon about the date and time. As always, we are
at the Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk looking for a few new volunteers for the region! Will
Waterfront Hotel, where all the sleeping rooms that be you?
overlook the Elizabeth River, and you can watch
We hope to see you at the convention in Vermont
the ships going to and from the shipping yard.
in July, and then again in Portsmouth, VA in
The hotel is adjacent to the historic area of
September!
Portsmouth, and a short water taxi ride across
the river to Norfolk. More details will be available God bless,
soon, but mark your calendars! Diane Schmit (Washington, DC)
Eastern Region VP
From the Western Region:
The Catholic Alumni Clubs of the Western recorded. The bi-weekly on-line Mid-Week Socials,
Region invite you to a weekend trip and join which have interesting speakers, have been a big
friends in St. George, Utah. The dates are from success. They thank the LACAC members who join
Friday, April 22 to Sunday, April 24, 2022. Tours us in our mid-week socials.
during the weekend: Friday - Tour of local sites;
LACAC continues their weekly on-line events such
Saturday - Zion National Park Tour. The
as Rosary, movies and games nights, and Video
weekend package includes: two nights stay at
and Discussion on Biblical Times in Historical
the Red Lion Inn; two breakfasts, and one
Context. LACAC members had a chance to renew
dinner; cost per guest is double $259 and single
their membership for two years for the price of one
$379
year. In 2022, anybody that joins or renews will
For more information, please contact: Betty have to pay regular price.
Lam: by phone at 650-573-5260 or email at
On Saturday, January 15, members of the Arizona
bmk2.lam@gmail.com or Mike Kappel: phone
Catholic Singles, led by Patrick Carpenter,
618-397-2320 or email: Mikek21798@aol.com
participated in a Right to Life March and Rally in
The San Francisco CAC has skipped one year, Downtown Phoenix, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00
2021, on Membership dues. In 2022, they p.m. The club continues their in-person Mass and
started to collect membership fees again. Brunch on Sundays.
Planning meetings are on Zoom and are
From the Administrator of CACUSA:
CACUSA is for people who do not have a International - Single, Catholic, Professional and
chapter near them. All are send the completed form along with check to:
welcome. Membership is $25 per year allowing Emily Franxman, 5170 Oliver Rd., Independence,
members to receive the Communique and KY,41051
attend all conventions.
Welcome to all future members.
Find the membership application on our
Emily Franxman - CACUSA Administrator
website: (www.caci.org). Catholic Alumni Clubs6 The Communiqué Spring 2022
“Mountains, Lakes, and Sunsets”
Continued from page 1
Thursday will feature a guided trip through the distributed via email and/or US mail to all chapters and
countryside to noted Cold Hollow Cider Mill where we to recent former convention attendees. There is more
witness the production and sample some of the information in the “Mountains, Lakes, and Sunsets”
delicious apple products. Their Cider Donut has been reservation packet. If you haven’t received your
voted "The Best Donut in New England." Our drive reservation form packet, check it out on CACI’s web
through the Stowe area will take us past the Trapp site caci.org and click on the convention tab. You may
Family Lodge, and we enjoy lunch and shopping in also contact Debbie Kamer at 502-291-7179 or
the charming village of Stowe. dlkcpa@windstream.net and Barbara Accordino at
Friday's tour will be special as we travel to the Isle of 502-553-1476 or barbara.accordino53@gmail.com .
La Motte in the northern part of Lake Champaign and Interested in whitewater rafting, ziplining, or horseback
St Anne's Shrine. We will attend the 11:15 am Mass, riding in Vermont? At press time, the companies
followed by a picnic lunch and a special tour of the offering these leisure activities were unsure of their
Shrine. We will have some free time to relax on the summer plans. If any of these outdoor sports appeal to
Shrine's private beach on the Lake. you, contact Michael Coogan (Washington DC) at 301-
Make your plans to join in the fun of CAC's 2022 916-6336 or michaeleverett02149@gmail.com. He will
Convention with friends old and new. Reservation provide updates and additional information as they
information and registration forms have been become available.
Montreal and Acadia Adventure or Day Adventure Montreal
July 23 to 26, 2022
Two post-convention options: a three-day Montreal time to explore that area. Mass will be at St. Patrick’s
and Acadia Adventure or a one-day Montreal Basilica. We stay overnight at Fairfield Inn Airport
Adventure. Extend your vacation by a trip to both Montreal.
Montreal and Acadia National Park. We’ll be gone for Day 2, Sunday, July 24
three nights. One night we stay at the Fairfield Inn By We depart Montreal for a scenic ride through Canada
Marriott Airport, 7700 Avenue Michel Jasmin, to Bangor, Maine, stopping for lunch (on your own) at
Montreal QC H9P 1C5, telephone +1 514-631-2424. Madison, Maine. In Bangor we’ll make a picture stop at
The next two nights we stay at Quality Inn Bangor the Paul Bunyan Statue, then drive by the Stephen
Airport, 250 Odlin Road, Bangor, ME 04401, King House on our way to Bucksport, Maine. We will
telephone 207-942-8272. stop there to visit Fort Knox and go into Penobscot
Lunches and dinners will be on your own, but Observatory, which offers a wonderful elevated view of
planning so we can eat together. The description for the area. We stay overnight at Quality Inn Airport,
Day 1 describes the one-day Montreal adventure. Bangor.
There will be options to stay extra days in Montreal for Day 3, Monday, July 25
those deciding to do the one-day adventure. We travel to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor.
Day 1, Saturday, July 23 (This is the one day adventure) After touring Bar Harbor, we’ll stop for lunch (on our
Depart Burlington for a tour of the city of Montreal. own) and time for shopping, then tour Acadia National
During the tour we will drive by many areas with Park. Stops planned are Cadillac Mountain Summit,
picture stops such as Centre-Ville (downtown), Mont- Sieur de Monts Spring Area, Thunder Hole on Ocean
Royal, Chinatown, and St. Joseph Oratory. The Drive, and Jordan Pond. We stay overnight at Quality
Oratory offers a beautiful view of the city. We will stop Inn Airport, Bangor, Maine.
in Old Montreal at Notre Dame Basilica for a self- Day 4, Tuesday, July 26
guided tour. The basilica, Montreal's oldest Catholic You have the following two options: 1) Fly home from
church, was built in 1656, and is known for its Bangor. Stay an extra day to see more of the Bangor
intricately designed interior. It includes stained glass area, then fly home from Bangor, or 2) Travel on the
chronicling the history of the city. On leaving the bus back to Burlington, stopping to take the Cog
basilica, you can stroll or take a horse-drawn carriage Railway to the summit of Mt. Washington and enjoying
through the narrow cobblestone streets of Montreal's a box lunch. Then stay overnight at our convention
famous Parisian-style historic district. It is filled with hotel before flying home on Wednesday, July 27.
cultural landmarks, museums, boutiques, sidewalk
cafes and restaurants. We will then have lunch (on Contact Mike Kappel for more information at
your own) in another part of Old Montreal and free mikek21798@aol.com or 618-397-2320.Spring 2022 The Communiqué 7
CAC Western Regional: St. George, Utah
April 22-24, 2022
The Catholic Alumni Clubs of the Western Region history of the past and enjoy the excitement of present-
invites you to take a weekend trip by car, plane, or day adventures.
train and join friends for our visit to St. George, Utah,
Much more is available to see. Consider coming in on
the gateway to Zion National Park, also known as the
Thursday, April 21 and leaving on Monday, April 25, so
“Dixie” of the west.
you can take the Friday tour easily and join with those
staying on Sunday for a day tour of Bryce National
Planned tours:
Park.
Friday: Local Area Tour - See many of the Local
sites such as The Red Hills Desert Garden, The We will be staying at the Red Lion 850 South Bluff St.,
Brigham Young Desert Home - the Jacob Hamlin St. George. Phone 435-628-4235. The weekend
House - The Rosenbruch Wildlife Center. package costs: double $259 and single: $379; which
includes: two nights stay at Red Lion St. George - two
Saturday: Zion National Park Tour - Follow the paths
breakfasts and one dinner. Additional nights available
where ancient native people and
at extra cost.
pioneers walked. Gaze up at
massive sandstone cliffs of cream, Getting there: fly into Las Vegas and take a shuttle
Zion there or fly directly into St. George.
pink, and red that soar into a brilliant
blue sky. Experience wilderness in a National
For more information contact: Mike Kappel
narrow slot canyon. Zion’s unique Park
618-397-2320 email: Mikek21798@aol.com or
array of plants and animals will Betty Lam 650-573-5260 email: bmk2.lam@gmail.com .
enchant you as you absorb the rich
Midwest Regional: Chattanooga, TN
May 27-30, 2022
Please join the Midwest Region for Chattanooga - provides a unique and spectacular experience of the
The Historic and Scenic City. beautiful city of Chattanooga cost is $82.
The Regional will be at Fairfield Inn & Suites, 2345 Sunday: Lookout Mountain tour-Ruby Falls-Rock City -
Shallowford Village Dr., Chattanooga, TN 37421 Ruby Falls is a journey deep inside Lookout Mountain
(423-499-3800). There is much to see and do in to see the tallest and deepest
Chattanooga. The attractions are world-class with underground waterfall in the United
breathtaking views surrounding you everywhere you Sates. Descend in a glass front elevator
turn. Come early and stay late to enjoy the city even to view ancient rock formations along the
more. cavern trail to see the thundering falls.
Rock City is located atop Lookout
Planned tours: Rock City
Mountain. It is a true marvel of nature
Friday: (for early arrivals) Chattanooga Dinner Train-
featuring massive ancient rock formations, gardens with
This is an opportunity to enjoy fine dining while
over four hundred native plant species, and
enjoying a scenic ride through parts of Chattanooga
breathtaking "See 7 States" panoramic views. $95
cost is $80.
Chattanooga, as well as the surrounding area, has
Saturday: City tour and Southern Belle Cruise -
much to offer. You can come by car, bus, or air. It is
Learn about Chattanooga’s rich architectural and
easy to get around the city. Cost for the weekend:
Civil War history as you see sights like the
double $330 or single $510. Weekend package
Tennessee River Walk, Ross's Landing and the
includes three nights lodging, three breakfasts, two
Medal of Honor Center. See Chattanooga from the
dinners. Tours will be at additional cost.
beautiful Tennessee River. Traveling all the way to
Lookout Mountain, under the bridges and past the Contact Mike Kappel E-Mail Mikek21798@aol.com for
Bluff view Art District. Southern Belle Riverboat more information.Affix
Postage
Mark Your Calendars!
Spring Western Regional Weekend
St. George, Utah April 22-24, 2022
Spring Midwest Regional Weekend
Chattanooga, TN May 27-30, 2022
CACI Convention/Vacation
Burlington, Vermont July 17-23, 2022
Autumn Eastern/Midwest Regional Weekend
Portsmouth, VA September 8-11, 2022You can also read
