Mission San Juan Capistrano Women’s Guild President Carol Lowe, left, presents a check for $10,000 for preservation to Mechelle Lawrence-Adams, Executive Director of the Mission

The Guild was founded in March 1993 and has grown steadily to a current membership of approximately 65 women. Our goals, as stated in our by-laws, are to assist in the preservation of the historical and cultural heritage of the Mission and promote this landmark for future generations by fundraising and volunteering for special activities at the Mission. We meet monthly (third Wednesday of the month) September through June. However, our support of the Mission is ongoing year round.

Our primary focus for the past year has been raising funds for the publication of a custom cookbook which, in addition to delicious recipes, will feature in the sidebars delightful tidbits of history and culture of the Mission. We are convinced that sales of this book will provide a continuous and reliable source of funds for Mission preservation for years to come. As of this date, we have entered into a contract for the design of the book and look forward to delivery of the books in September, 2006. If you would like to pre-purchase a book to be delivered, Contact: Pat March at 949-234-1322

We have worked diligently this past year researching the project, raising funds, collecting and testing recipes, holding bake sales and tasting parties, and scouring the history books and archives for interesting stories to include in the book. The job is not over yet and we welcome anyone to our ranks who has an interest in participating in this project or other fundraising projects held throughout the year.

Please refer to Membership Descriptions. There are two levels of membership, Active and Supportive click her for the Membership Registration Form.

Contact: Pat March at 949-234-1322 for more information on how to become a member of The Mission San Juan Capistrano Women’s Guild…email: pmarch@missionsjc.com.