june 2004 newsletter


OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF COUNCIL ST. THERESE COUNCIL 7406 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Saint Therese Council Newsletter
June 2004

My Brothers All:

The month of June has certainly been a very interesting one. From receiving much needed rain to preparing for the upcoming Columbian year, we, as a council have a lot to be thankful for. As I sit and reflect on the good times and the not so good times of the past year, I can’t help but think about the passing of Betty Butler and Brother Joe Callahan. I certainly hope you will remember them in your prayers as well as those other family members who have gone to their rest and are with Our Lord.

At all of our business meetings we take time to pray for those who are sick and are in need. This past year we have certainly remembered a number of people who have been suffering from serious illnesses. Brother George Baily Jr., a charter member of our council is suffering from congestive heart failure. George is at home. I have been asked to request that council members stop by for a short visit. Others who are in need of our prayers are Marion Reilly, Bill Pfeufer, Catherine Vogel, and Sherry Hill, who is Ted Benell’s daughter. These individuals are suffering from prolonged illnesses and should be remembered in our daily prayers.

I have also been advised that Brother John Bigliardi has had major surgery to his shoulder and will be out of action for at least three months. Please keep John in your prayers.
Vivat Jesus
Ed Kane, Grand Knight

ELECTIONS

Elections of officers for the upcoming Columbian year were held at the June business meeting. A nomination from the floor for the position of Deputy Grand Knight passed and the name of Brother Don Mayer was added to the list of candidates. After the balloting, the names of the following brothers were elected:

Grand Knight	Ed Kane
Deputy GK	Don Mayer
Chancellor	Tim Vogel
Recorder	Clayton Brown
Treasurer	Noel Nadol
Advocate	Chris Winters
Warden	Jim Hepler
Inside Guard	Paul Fabio
Outside Guard	Amedee Norvez
Trustee 1 year	Will Campagna
Trustee 2 years	Dave Smith
Trustee 3 years	Matt Reilly
Financial Secretary	Steve Wise

Congratulations to our newly elected officers. Remember that the officers are your representatives and need your help. Please be available to assist the council and the officers by volunteering to help on the various committees that are being formed. We accomplished a lot this past Columbian year, but there is a lot more that we need to work to be accomplished.

Installation of officers will be held at our regularly scheduled social meeting, July 12, 2004 in the sanctuary. Unfortunately our District Deputy, Bob Ladousier, will not be able to be present because of a conflicting engagement, but the every ready Fred Meyer, of District 20, has agreed to install our officers. Plan to attend the installation and a social immediately following. All wives, family members, and guests are invited to the installation and social.

BUDGET

The proposed budget was voted on and accepted with only minor changes. With the exception of adding another $500.00 scholarship, the revenue and expenses are consistent with what we have experienced over the last year. It was agreed that with the start of Bingo, a separate budget should be prepared and introduced to the membership for implementation. All revenue and expenses related to Bingo will be reported separately. A finance committee has been formed and will be responsible for all state and council reporting requirements.

RACE

Brother Tom Joy reported that the finalized bill has been sent to Lowe’s Motor Speedway. The gross revenue for all our efforts was $14,496.00. The total man-hours expended for the May races were 1,759. After distributing funds to other councils and St. Therese Youth Ministries, our council will realize a net profit of $5,000.00. As I have been saying, the more time our members can spend at these fund-raising activities the more we can make for the council and charitable organizations.

On another note, Brother Tom reported that he would not be able to chair the race Committee in the future. It is time to pass the torch to a younger member. Tom has expended many hours of his time in making sure the race fundraisers have been successful. Is the job too much for one person to handle? Should we divide the responsibilities among several members? Any thoughts? I am sure that Tom will be available to help form a committee to ensure that this fund-raiser remains a viable source of revenue to the council.
Tom, on behalf of the entire council, I would like to thank you for all your efforts in making our participation at the Lowe’s Motor Speedway a successful one.

BINGO

Everything is falling into place. The equipment has arrived. Training sessions have been scheduled and members are learning how to run a bingo session. Supplies have been ordered. Even the long awaited Bingo License has arrived. Have you signed up to help? If not, please contact Brother Paul Mitchell. I am sure he will be able to find a slot for you on one of the four teams we are establishing. Remember it all starts on Thursday, August 5. Visit the website for updates. www.sainttherese.net/bingo

FESTIVAL OF THE AMERICAS

The date is Saturday, August 21. This is our council’s effort to bring the Spanish-speaking members into a full communion with the rest of the parish. We can all learn about the culture and partake in the local cuisine of the countries represented by our Spanish-speaking brothers and sisters. There will also be singing and dancing. Our commitment will be to assist where needed. Certainly we will participate in the setup and tear down, as well as helping out in the kitchen. If you can help out, please give Brother Paul Mitchell a call.

SAINT THERESE FESTIVAL

Plans are being formulated for the Saint Therese festival that will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2004. We have been asked to participate. This year the Fourth Degree will be present in full regalia for the procession and attendance at the Mass. At the conclusion of Mass, the council will host our annual spaghetti and meatball dinner. The dinner last year was a tremendous success. If you remember, we didn’t anticipate the number of people who actually attended. People raved about the food and wanted to know when we were going to have another dinner. Well, the date and time are set. We have made arrangements with Rusty the DJ from the Saint Patrick’s Dinner to be on hand, so we know it will be a lively evening. Plan to be in attendance for the Saint Therese Festival, the Mass, and conclude the day with a great evening of food and entertainment.

Bread from New Jersey, anyone?

DEGREES

Are you a Third Degree member of the Order? If not, remember the council will be hosting a Second and Third Degree exemplification on Saturday, November 6. This will be a great opportunity to make the degrees. In addition, as we start our new Columbian year, it will be a great time to bring new members into the council. What an opportunity to have new members make all three degrees at our home council. It promises to be a wonderful day. The degrees will be followed by a great luncheon that will be served by our crack kitchen staff. If you can help out on the day of the degrees, please call Matt Reilly.

In closing, I would like to ask all of you to comment on the newsletter. Is there anything you would like to see included? Within the next few months we hope to add a column from the Chaplain, as well as a calendar of parish events. If room permits, we will also be adding photos of events.

Some of the most recent changes have included new paper stock, and color. We have received a lot of good comments. Evidently one of our copies fell into the hands of State Advocate Dave Jones. He commented that he enjoyed reading the newsletter and wondered why copies are not mailed to all the State Officers. Well Worthy State Advocate, the problem has been solved. As of this issue, all State Officers have been placed on the mailing list. On behalf of all the members of Council #7406, we hope you enjoy our publication.

IN OUR PRAYERS

A special reminder, the Council holds Rosary Devotion prior to our regularly scheduled business meetings on the fourth Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. It is during this adoration of the Blessed Mother that we especially remember the sick and deceased whose names are placed in petition.
Let us keep George Baily Jr, Marion Reilly, Catherine Vogel, Sherry Hill, Bill Pfeufer, John Bigliardi, and Pam Cotter in our prayers.

Saint Therese Council Newsletter June 2004

My Brothers All:

ELECTIONS

BUDGET

RACE

BINGO

FESTIVAL OF THE AMERICAS

SAINT THERESE FESTIVAL

DEGREES

IN OUR PRAYERS

Saint Therese Council Newsletter
June 2004