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Galicia Welcomes 2016-2017 Divan Officers
The Caravan would like to extend a warm welcome to the newly elected 2016-2017 Divan officers (board of directors). We especially wish to recognize Patricia Plotkowski, the first Lady Grand Commander of Galicia Caravan No. 77. Thank you for your time and dedication in support of our Order and the intellectually and developmentally disabled children throughout the metropolitan Detroit area which we serve. Keep us ever faithful and strong. |
Galicia's 4th Annual "Don Champine" Feather Party In Cooperation with the SJA K of C
On November 17, 2016 members of Galicia Caravan 77 along with members of the SJA Knights of Columbus hosted their 4th Annual Feather Party to raise money for the Special Religious Education program at St. Joan of Arc parish in St. Clair Shores. Thanks to the efforts of a small group of members the event raised over $4800 for this special program which is run by Mary Cal. The checks were presented in December at the children’s annual Christmas pageant. |
Life Handicapped Outdoors Fishing Derby
This was the first time in almost 25 years that the fishing derby was almost rained out. I said, "almost" because bad weather would never dampen these kids spirits. There’s a core group that really looks forward to this event and we’re not going to let a little rain or wind disappoint them. The biggest fish caught (and released) this year was a 9.5 inch bass but to the child that pulled it in it was huge. Great job everyone. |
Enjoying the SCS Memorial Day Parade
Dec 24 – Galicia Brings Christmas to a Special Family
This year Galicia prepared a special Christmas delivery for one local family in need. Members and friends of Galicia Caravan delivered food, furniture, Christmas presents and a tree to a young mother and her 6 children (4 of whom have special needs). What a Christmas blessing. Thank you to everyone who has given so much of their time or made donations throughout the year so we are able continue our mission assisting the developmentally disabled. ![]() |
Dec 20 – Christmas Party for the Developmentally Disabled
Galicia Caravan welcomed 300+ special needs individuals and their caregivers to the annual children’s Christmas party. Each child went home with a special carry bag full of treats and presents presented by Santa Claus and his helper elves and clowns. This is one event the kids really look forward to. Special thank you to Grand Scribe Patty Plotkowski, SN Larry and Sue and the Dishman family, and PGC Robert Plotkowski and his family for organizing and charing this event. Great job! With a great turn out of members and friends the party was a huge success. |
Dec 17 – Galicia Caravan Members Christmas Party
The members of Galicia Caravan No. 77 came together Wednesday night to celebrate another successful year working together for God’s special children. As always, the naming of an outstanding member of the Order as Ceremonial Class Honoree was the highlight of the evening. This year GC John Mihalic bestowed that honor on PGC Ron Surma. Congratulations Ron! |
Nov 28-30 - 48th Annual Council of Caravans Great Lakes Seminar in Ohio
![]() ![]() Leadership training and good food were on the agenda at the Michigan Council of Caravan’s Great Lakes Seminar. |
Nov 23 - Thanksgiving Food Basket Giveaway with the SCS Optimists
Once again the men and women of Galicia Caravan joined forces with the St. Clair Shores Optimists to pack and deliver food to needy families for Thanksgiving. The Alhambra selected 10 families each with developmentally disabled children to receive baskets containing more than a weeks worth of groceries. |
Nov 13 - 2nd Annual "Don Champine" Feather Party with the SJA K of C
The members of Galicia Caravan No. 77 and the SJA KofC joined forces to raise funds for the St. Joan of Arc Special Religious Ed program. Galicia also presented a scholarship check to Kaitlyn Brasher who is attending Madonna University learning to teach special education. Congratulations Kaitlyn! ![]() |
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