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WEST VOLUSIA COUNCIL 6274P.O. Box 601, DeLand, FL 32724
www.kofc6274.org
December 2018
Dear Brothers, Families and Friends,
Warm Greetings and well wishes to all.
I realize that most are caught up in the spirit
of Christmas, shopping, planning parties and the like. All good things but let us be mindful of the fact that December is the beginning of Advent. A time where we prepare for the com-ing of the Christ Child. A season of waiting and longing of conversion and hope. Let us all prepare a peaceful place in our hearts wherein our savior can come and dwell.
I trust that all had a good Thanksgiving with family and friends. Our brother Knights and friends prepared and served Thanksgiv-ing dinner for 100 guests. I would like to give praise and special mention to Mark Tylec, Brook Mosness, Joe Tyler and Richard (doc) Ferreter for their dedication and extraordinary effort to this cause. A big thank you to all those who helped decorate and serve the meal. Many benefited from your labor of love and compas-sion. Well Done!
In early December a some of our Knights will be assembling with the nursing and corpo-rate staff at Florida Hospital DeLand to deliver Christmas Teddy Bears and stuffed animals.
These are given to sick or ill children who visit the hospital during the Christmas season. The Teddy Bears bring comfort to those children during what may be a frightening time for them. Special thanks to Ed Eberl who puts in a great effort and for chairing this worthwhile project and to all brothers that contributed. Another shining example of what The Knights Of Columbus does for our community.
Please stayed tuned to your emails from brother Peter Woods in regards to upcoming events and requested prayers.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of you a Merry Christmas from my family to yours. May God shed his Grace upon each of you and remember “ Keep it simple”.
BlessingsMike GravesGrand Knight
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Teddy Bears for Christmas
Make a difference in the life of a child that will be hospitalized during the Christmas Season. This is another project that our council supports without looking for praise or pay-back in any manner. The support of Brother Kights is greatly appreciated. Chaired by Brother Ed Eberel with the assistance of Brother Knight Richard Hewitt, this project that was presented to the council a few years back and it has grown with the help and support of brother knights. Donations are still needed and willl be accepted at Tuesdays council meeting.
December PulzzleWhat were the world changing events that occured during the Presidency of George Herbert Walker Bush?
Submit your response to [email protected] to be considered for the prize.
Disclaimer!! The winner is at the sole discrection of the presneter. There is not method for review or recount.
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“We cannot hope only to leave our children a bigger car, a bigger bank account. We must hope to give them a sense of what it means to be a loyal friend, a loving parent, a citizen who leaves his home, his neighborhood and town better than he found it.”
George H.W. Bush (inagural address)
In Memoriun
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Want to raise more funds for the council and possibley win some great prizes?
Brother Knight Randy Coburn has volunteered to chair the State Councils Charity raffle with a grand prize of $25,000. Our council receives 50% of the donations made. A book of tickets sells fro $12.00 and the council receives $6.00 and we get it periodically, we do not need to wait until the prize drawings which occur at the State Convention (May 2019)
Knowing Brother Knight Randy if you do not flock to him, he will find you.
Randys enthusiasm will ensure the suc-cess of this activity.
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Birthdays
Mrs Marryanne Closkey 12/1Dr. Robert Cordero 12/1Mrs Patricia Stark 12/1PGK William Larabel, Sr. 12/4Mr. Kyle Gilbert 12/5Mrs Kathy Kivinski 12/5Mr. John Fletcher 12/6Mrs Maria Tessensohn 12/6Mr. William O’Brien 12/8Mr. Alfred Parslow 12/9Mrs Donna Acosta 12/9Mrs. Linda Angio 12/11Mr. Robert Brandy 12/11Mr. John Smith 12/11Mr. Onorino Santilli 12/12Mrs Agnes Burbine 12/12Mrs Doris Dick 12/13Mr. Theodore Lescinski 12/14Mrs Bonnie Dolan 12/14Mrs Nancy Shea 12/14Mrs Deborah Giegerich 12/14Mrs Georgia Dolyak 12/15Mr. Richard Kossmann II 12/17
Mrs MaryAnn Vannieuwenhoven 12/17Mr. Larry Marking 12/18Mr. Joseph Goodwin 12/19Mrs Pamela Ryan 12/20Mr. Michael McGhee 12/22Mr. Jason Peniston 12/22Mr. Michael Pleus 12/22Mr. John Ryan 12/22PGK Ronald Santos 12/22Mrs Nreka Apakama 12/24Mr. Stephen Garger, Jr. 12/24Mrs Pauline Lacey 12/24Mrs Laurie Pittman 12/24Mrs Holly Ward, Jr. 12/24Mrs Margaret Sheehan 12/26PGK Christopher Menza 12/27Mrs Jane Dowdy 12/28Mr. Mike Barrett 12/29Mr. Charles Gratton 12/29Mrs Kristi James 12/29Mr. Mansueto Amolat 12/30Mr. William DeMarsh, Jr. 12/30Mrs Linda Savonarola 12/30
Mr. John & Margaret Mott 12/4Mr. Jason & Elizabeth Peniston 12/11Col Steven & Karen Bapp 12/12Mr. John & Christina Ward 12/13Mr. Alberto & Aurellia Aglibot 12/16PGK Daniel & Virginia Eckert 12/16Mr. Michael & Sandra Thorp 12/17Mr. Villamor & Yolanda Acio 12/23Mr. Paul & Elizabeth Brennan 12/23Mr. John & Juanita Fletcher 12/23Mr. Derek & Nilda Reed 12/23Mr. Claude A & Karla Van Hook III 12/23Dr. Gregorio & Sonia Mori 12/27Mr. Leo & Heather Heiss 12/28Mr. James P. & Carol Nichols 12/28
Mr. Dean & Calra Murphy 12/28Mr. Harold & Donna Acosta 12/29Mr. Raymond & Margaret Cornelius III 12/29Mr. Joe & Resa Botak 12/31
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Insurance Agents Report
FIVE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE TALKING TO YOUR INSURANCE AGENT
Our agents can advise you on what insurance policies are best for you and your family — that’s why they’re so helpful. Still, you might be hesitant to sit down with your agent for various reasons. Here are a few things to keep in mind the next time you sit down with a K of C agent to alleviate all your fears.
1. What should a family expect when sitting down with a K of C agent? A family should expect to visit with a professional and intelligent representative of the Knights of Columbus who is going to bring a great deal of value to their family.
2. What would they discuss? The agents will start by discussing the history and current events of the Knights of Columbus, then transition into discussing what is going on in the member’s life, and then finally educate the mem ber on how we may be able to better their situation financially.
3. Why is this meeting important? A member’s life can change in an instant, and everyone should always be prepared for the un thinkable to happen so their family is okay.
4. Why should families meet regularly with their agent? Life is always changing. New jobs, new houses, etc. All these things change the financial needs of a family.
5. Why should families choose K of C Insurance? Personal service is a lost art in our world today. But our agents are not just business men, they are brother Knights and your well-being is their business 24/7. This type of service is so important when you need help the most.
Lawrence “Larry” Kennedy III, FIC, FICFField Agent/Central [email protected] NAIFA
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Educational Corner
For those knights giving thought to being officers in the council, take this opportunity to review and learn the duties and responsibilities of the positions.
Did you know there are some “non officer” duties? (Soon to follow)
Inside & Outside Guards Duties The guards have similar responsibilities, but distinct differences. The outside guard tends to the outer door admitting visitors and members to the inner door. Once at the inner door, the inside guard checks to make sure that their membership cards are current.
Warden The warden is the “watchdog” for council property and degree paraphernalia, except the property of the financial secretary, treasurer and recorder. He is also responsible for setting up the council chambers for meetings and ceremonial work. During ceremonial exemplifications, he will appoint and supervise guards. Warden Specific Duties 1. Check identification cards of incoming brothers (No card - No admission) 2. Answer during roll call of officers 3. Set-up room (chairs - tables - podium) as per layout provided 4. Retrieve four (4) flags and bases from closet 5. Set-up an entrance table. Place the attendance book (retrieved from the closet) at the table. Verify incoming brothers sign the attendance book 6. Set-up jewels (retrieved from the closet) at entrance table. Make sure officers wear their assigned jewels 7. Set-up 50/50 tickets (retrieved from the closet) at entrance table. Verify one of the incoming guards sell the tickets 8. Purchase and chill refreshments 9. Verify 50/50 winner 10. After the meeting, retrieve the jewels from the officers and store them in the closet 11. After the meeting, store the flags and their bases in the closet
(More to come)
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Pray For OthersWe often tell others we will pray for them. Please take the time and pray for those that need our prayers.
Sunshine CommitteePlease bring all your empty cans to the Knights of Colum-bus Hall. Be sure they are ALUMI-NUM ONLY. That is all that we can take at the hall.
There had been a request to save the poptops from bev-erage cans There will be a container place at the coun-cil hall for the collection of these tops.
Cell Phones are now being donated to an organization training service dogs to pick up phones for veter-ans.
NEW! NEW! NEW!Another item we are recy-cling is empty ink cartridg-es. Office Depot will give us $2.00 each for these car-tridges. That is signficantly more than what we have received in the past. They will also help fund sending the newsletter in color so those who do not have a computer can enjoy the same as those receiving a digital copy.
Gene HeintzmanSunshine Committee
If you change your phone number or email address, be sure to let Gene know. You can contact him by phone 386-748-4112 or email at [email protected]
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2018 -2019 Officers
Chaplain Fr. MedinaGrand Knight Mike Graves 386-804-9664 [email protected] Grand Knight Brook Mosness 386-473-9651 [email protected].,Chancellor Joseph Tyler 386-837-2524 [email protected] Jerry Graves 386-717-6353 [email protected].,Treasurer Jerry Witman 386-734-1848 [email protected] Financial Secretary Walter Winters 386-747-5139 [email protected] Advocate Ron Smith 386-956-2417 [email protected] Jerry Risting 386-738-3470(H) [email protected] Guard Greg Korkus 386-216-2055 [email protected] Outside Guard Steve Delbene 386- 880-8071 [email protected] Michael Ruf 386-943-8955 [email protected] (3 year) David Savonarola 386-747-0276 [email protected] (2 year) Ron Riordan 407-474-1118 [email protected] (1 year) John Pittman 386-748-5337 [email protected] Benefits Larry Kennedy 407-579-9888 [email protected] District Deputy Robert Wojerski 407-716-2295
2018- 2019 Membership & Program Directors/Chairmen Church Director Mike Ruf 386-943-8955 [email protected] Director Eugene Heintzman 386-748-4112 [email protected] Director Jerry Witman 386-734-1848 [email protected] Chairman Mike Graves 386-804-9664 [email protected] Advisor Larry Kennedy 407-579-9888 [email protected] of Pro Life VacantYouth Director VacantBowling for CatholicScholarship Director Randy Coburn & John PittmanROTCCitizens with Disabilities Jerry Porter 386-738-1678Keep Christ in Christmas Kurt Stafkovsky & Larry RiversWebmaster Joseph Tyler 386-837-2524 [email protected]
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Advertisements are free and will be run until their occurance date. Long term ads will be cycled out for newly requested ads. Send your information to Jerry Witman - [email protected] Subject: KofCAds
Council Hall Rental$600.00 ($400.00 Deposit)
(Reduced rate available to members in good standing)For more information contact hall steward
Mike Graves
Newsletter Team
Peter Woods - Proof Reader/ContributorGene Heintzman - Proof Reader/ContributorMike Graves - EditorJerry Witman - Publisher
