Father Louis A. Rowen

Council #3670           

http://www.avenue.org/kofc3670                                                                       July/August  2008

Text Box: OFFICERS Grand Knight – Tom O’Rourke – 244-2852 Deputy G. K. - John Chiumento – 975-6474 CHANCELLOR – Bob Marinchick - 823-4068 RECORDER – Dennis Koziol - 973-7806 TREASURER – David Gamache, Sr. - 980-2937 FINANCIAL SECRETARY – Kelton Flinn - 296-6224 ADVOCATE – John Andrews - 977-0429 Lecturer - Bill Philips – 973-6726 WARDEN – Chris Winter – 465-7135 INSIDE GUARD – Ernest Sardi - 985-4180 Outside Guard – Mark Sissons – 973-1288 TRUSTEE ONE YEAR – John Kost - 293-7864 TRUSTEE TWO YEARS – Dennis Koziol - 973-7806 TRUSTEE THREE YEARS – Joe Murray – 971-2737 District Deputy – Robert Maher – 589-1170
Text Box: Grand Knight Report I want to thank the Brothers for electing me Grand Knight. I will do my best to represent you and lead you in pursuit of a Star Council award. I want to ask all the Brothers to take part in this effort. By working together, we can attain this goal! We need to get our degree teams up to speed. Luckily we have John Kost to provide leadership in that area. Dennis Koziol has agreed to head the “Keep Christ in Christmas” Committee and will take charge of the three boxes of Christmas Cards that are available. Football tickets are available and will be distributed by the Inside Guard at each meeting. This is a fun fund raiser so please take a couple.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Any Knight who is sick or in need of transportation to a doctor or to get medication, please contact Brother Joe Murray at 971-2737.
 

THE HOLY FATHER’S INTENTIONS FOR AUGUST.

General:

That the human family may learn to respect God’s plan for the world and become ever more aware that Creation is God’s great gift.

Mission:

That the answer of the entire people of God to the common calling to holiness and mission may be promoted and fostered by means of careful discernment of charisms and constant commitment to spiritual and cultural formation.
 

LITURGICAL CALENDAR   NOTES:

 

August 6th – Transfiguration of the Lord.

August 6th – Day of Remembrance & Healing for Cancer.

August 15th – Assumption of the Blessed Virgin.

 

 
 
 


Text Box: PLEASE NOTE! The next business meeting will be held on August 4th. Rosary at 7:15 PM, regular meeting at 7:30 PM. INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS The installation of Council officers is scheduled for Monday August 18, 2008. A potluck supper will follow. [A ] through [J] please bring a Veggie dish. [K] through [Z] please bring dessert. Please coordinate with Bill Phillips (973-6726) so we don’t get too much of the same thing. Thanks!

KNIGHT OF THE MONTH:

July

 

 

 

FAMILY OF THE MONTH:

July

 

The Jim Morrisard Family
 
                                                                                       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Membership – Dave Gamache

Ray Jacquin (A transfer or reactivation, depending upon Supreme) was approved  as a new member of our council.

 

We can have a membership drive at each church at various times of the year. However, what I think works better is for each Brother to ask two new people to join our council. If half accept, we could double our membership!

 

Deputy Grand Knight Report – John Chiumento

In my position of Program Director, I’m happy to report the following Directorships:

Church Director – Bob Marinchick

Community Director – Buzz Goforth

Council Director – Robert  Venere

Family Director – Bill Balsam

Youth Director – Chris Winter

 

Chancellor’s Report – Bob Marinchick

            The Chairmanship of the Vocations Committee has been accepted by Joe Ciaccio.

            The Chairmanship of Keep Christ in Christmas is Dennis Koziol.

            Buzz Goforth has agreed to represent our council in interaction with the Church of the Incarnation.

            I will represent the other committees, unless others wish to head those committees.

            If you need or would like any Knights of Columbus memorabilia, e.g., Prayer cards, rosaries, medals, K of C  hats, shirts, etc., please see  me, Bob Marinchick.

 

Financial Secretary Report – Kelton Flinn

We received $12.50 – dues,  $10 – Initiation fee, $ 10.00 – KCIC refund, $0.25 – Rosary fund and $2.50 for PAD for a total of $35.35.

Invoices included - $61.43 to Bob Marinchick for the newsletter, $64.00 to Jim Morrisard for postage, $163.00 to Supreme and $21.00 to Kelton Flinn for postage.

 

Treasurer’s Report – Dave Gamache

As of June 30, the checking account contained  $12,066.70.

 

District Deputy’s Report – Bob Maher

            The semi-annual audit is due by Aug 15th.

            I suggest that you should invite the Insurance Agent to the council meeting so he could explain opportunities to the membership.

            A new position, Regional Assistant, has been created at the District level to assist the District Deputy.

            Based upon your schedule, I need to know how many Brothers are “in-arrears” and for how long. I, also need to know what you are doing to retain the Bother Knights. The Financial Secretary should have this information.

            We have a new closing prayer, Prayer to St. Gertrude, to be said at the end of each meeting. It is said that 1,500 souls are released from Purgatory for each recitation.

 

Notes From The Fourth Degree

            The next meeting which should have been  held on July 26, 2008 will be held on August 31st at St. Peter and Paul’s, Palmyra, in conjunction with the installation of officers.

            We need two representatives, one to report to the  4Th degree our Council activities and one to report back to the Council on 4TH degree activities. Please volunteer for one of the slots.

            New criteria for applying to the fourth degree – being a knight for six months instead of  a year. The only exceptions include being near death, or soldiers leaving for a tour of duty in a war zone.

 

Good Of The Order

Please pray for:

                Sylvia Murray,   Father Carl Naro,    Peter Colo,  Nat Long, and the families of our deceased Brothers.

 

Meetings

Our next meeting is August 4th.   Rosary at 7:15 PM, Business meeting at 7:30 PM.

A First Degree  exemplification will be held at St. Peter & Paul  on the first Monday of August.

A Second Degree exemplification will be held at St. Isadore’s on August 9th.

Third Degree exemplification will be held on Sept 13th in Virginia Beach. Specifics – To Be Determined.

 

Motions

Jim Morrisard presented a motion to up the total from  $350.00 to $400.00 for the purchase of a plaque to list deceased members of the Council. This was necessitated by an increased cost for the bronze plates.  The council approved the motion.

 

Job Opportunities

There are a number of job opportunities available in our council. All you need to do is make up your mind as to what you plan to do for your council in 2008 – 2009. Please consider signing up to help in one of the positions.

 

Openings include:

 

Membership – Dave Gamache needs help with interviewing new candidates.

 

Committees :

Lecturer – Bill Philips needs at least one more person.

Nominating Committee – A Trustee heads this function, and he needs at least two people to help out.

Awards Committee – Jack Andrews needs two people also. He also needs input from the Brothers to help select Family & Knight of the Month.

Seven Sages – All former title holders to help train new officers.

IT Team – Currently no members at all

Vocations – Completely open, also.

Disabilities – Headed by George Kelly who could also use your help.

Fourth Degree Reps – At least one to report on our activities, and another to report to us on their activities.

In addition, we need staffing on the First Degree Team. So, what can YOU do for your council???

 

ABSENCES

            Two officers of our council were absent at our last business meeting. This required a vote by the council to excuse their absence, which they did. However, if an officer has an unexcused absence, he may be removed from office by council vote. If you, as an officer, know that you cannot make a meeting, please call the Grand Knight so you can be excused from the meeting and prevent your removal from office.

 

 

Kelton Flinn

101 Robertson Lane

Charlottesville,  Virginia  22901

 

 

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