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The Catala Club has a long tradition of selfless service and dedication to Santa Clara University. Our motto is Service, Support and Spirituality. Watch our Celebration of 90 Years of Serving the SCU Community.
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Today we are a group over 200 women who have a passion for a Santa Clara University Jesuit education. We hold monthly luncheons with speakers and special Liturgies held on campus or at local venues. We host a fall fashion show fundraiser and several socials which include spouses and friends.
The common thread is that we are dedicated women who believe in the value of a Santa Clara education. Through our fellowship, friendship, and fundraisers, we have 8 endowed scholarships which total over $23,400,000. An annual scholarship award of $29,000 serves 32 students.
We are Women Empowering the Next Generation.
SCU Catala Club Officers and Board of Directors 2021-22
The Catala Board of Directors meets on the first Wednesday of the month from September - June.
OFFICERS
President
Joan Cattermole
1st VP & President-Elect
Joan Cattermole
2nd Vp and Membership Chair
Katy Kelly
Asst. Membership Chair
Kris Stanga
Secretary
Rosanne Adona
Treasurer
BC Gibbons
Asst. Treasurer
Pat De Marlo
Historian
Mary Atwell
Parliamentarian
Jeannie Mahan
Immediate Past President
Charlene Raisch
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
One-Year Board (voting power)
Kate Canessa
Special Events
Sue Davison
50/50 Raffle
Cathy De Maria
Liason to Student Life — Athletics, Performing Arts, DeSaisset Museum
Joan Ferrari
Board Meeting Refreshments
Leana Giannini
SCU Food Insecurity Program
Fran Lowry
Asst. Membership Chair
Kathleen Nygard
Social Media Coordinator
Two-Year Board (voting power)
Peggy Anastasia
Co-Chair, Holiday Event
Sue Davison
Website
Cathy De Maria
Newsletter
Joan Ferrari
Sunshine Chair
Leana Giannini
Media Distribution, Anniversary Party Co-Chair
Loydene Kiley
Special Events
Fran Lowry
Liturgical Coordinator
Kathleen Nygard
Special Events
ADDITIONAL APPOINTED POSITIONS
Chaplain
Fr. Jack Treacy S.J.
Social Media Coordinator
Birdie Pacelli
SCU Liaison - University Relations
Julie Stone
SCU Bronco Food Insecurity Program
Nancy Tarantino
SCU Theatre Athletics, De Saisset Museum Liaison
Kate Canessa
Board Refreshments
Ann Lindahl
Liturgical Coordinator
Fran Lowry
Luncheon & Program Coordinator
NyJoan Cattermole
Newsletter Editor
Cathy De Maria
Membership Communications
Leana Giannini
Sunshine
Joan Ferrari
Spiritual Retreats
Sue Davison
S50/50 Raffle
Julie Jaroshenko
Photographer
Mary Atwell
ADVISORY BOARD (no voting power)
Mary Conlon-Almassy
President 2006-08
Dianne Bonino
President 2008-2010; 2014-15
Joanne Moul
President 2010-12
The Catala Club Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in 1930 by Father James J. Lyons, S.J., 100 years after the death of Magin Catala, O.F.M., who was known as "The Holy Man of Santa Clara." This scholarship provides financial assistance for deserving undergraduate students. Historically this scholarship partially supports 3-5 students each year.
The Catala Club Endowed Scholarship Fund in Memory of Emma Anderson was established on June 26, 2012, in memory of Emma Rita Shane Anderson. This scholarship provides financial assistance for undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need in good academic standing. Historically this scholarship partially supports 16-18 students each year.
The Santa Clara University Catala Club Michael E. Engh, S.J. Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in 2019 to provide scholarships for undergraduate students and honor Father Engh's years of remarkable service and steadfast support of the Catala Club. This fund is expected to grant its first scholarship in the 2020-21 Academic Year.