Volume 13 | August 2018
Grand Knight’s Report
Worthy Brother Knights:

The New Fraternal Year began July 1st and we are off and running!

PGK Hugh Gardiner and Team hosted a very successful family breakfast and BK Ed Dantzer, PGK Steve Brischer and Team hosted a very successful Thanksgiving in July dinner. Thank you!!

The proceeds of the breakfast help the Christ Renew Our Parish Ministry and the dinner proceeds help begin the Neumann Center remodel.

Thank you BK Frank, PGK Dominick and Team for the delicious Installation meals for the Council and the Assembly. The new and returning officers were sworn in by Michael Basak, District Deputy for Council 7923 and Brad Burnett, State Master for the Assembly. Father Sunny Blessed the Jewels for both installations.

We also welcome a New Knight, BK Charlie Brantley, who was accompanied by BK Mark Dallas, our Membership Director, to St. Marguerite d'Youville for his First Degree.
We were honored to participate in the Knight's mass with newly ordained, Father Luis as celebrant and Father Sunny assisting. Our council's year in review video played after all masses. Thank you Ken Fehner for composing the video and making the arrangements.

Thank you Mark Dallas for getting the Knights pamphlets that were handed out to men interested in joining our council after the masses.

We also like to congratulate BK Anthony Joseph Madore (Tony) and his wife, Stephanie, their sons, Lorenzo and Isaac for the New addition to the family as Emmanuel Albert was born July 27th. See their Family picture in Knights in Action highlights section.

Mother Theresa at the Visitation Monastery has asked the Knights help spruce up the grounds in preparation of the Bishop's visit in August. We plan to help the nuns Tuesday morning, at 10 am July 31st. Thank you Brother Knights that are able to help!

See you all at the next Business Meeting in August! Check the calendar for details and pray you can participate in our activities.

Vivat Jesus,
Mark Davis
GK7923
  Business Meeting Highlights
Treasurer Report

Treasurer PGK Tom Marasco reported:
  • Checking Balance
  • $28,572.07
  • Of which we have in the Peterka Fund - $2,586.80
  • Money Market Fund
  • $74,019.32

Financial Secretary's Report

The Financial Secretary, PGK Jim McHugh reported:
  • 280 total members
  • 168 associates
  • 91 insurance members
  • 21 Inactive
  • 13 Honorary
  • 30 Honory Life
  • Membership quota is 18 and we have 0. Insurance quota is 6 and we have 0.
Report of Program Director
Deputy Grand Knight, Michael MacFarlane reported:

  • The recent Family Breakfast proceeds were $38 shy of budget of $875 per event.
  • Last year these breakfast events were budgeted at $650 and due to their success, this year is budgeted at $875 per event. PGK Hugh Gardiner has done an excellent job reducing costs.
  • BK Ed Dantzer: July 21 will be the Thanksgiving in July Dinner. Sheet passed around for volunteers to help work. 
Good of the Order
In last month's business meeting, the following items were included in the Good of the Order:

  • BK Glen Klein won the 50/50 drawing.
  • The BK selected for the attendance raffle and was not present. The award will be $50 next month.
  Recognizing Knights  
GK Mark Davis Recognized the following Knights:

  • The Knight of the Year was awarded to BK Harry Holmes.
  • The Knight of the Month was awarded to BK Ed Dantzer.
  • Family of the Month was awarded to BK Eddie Valdez, wife Veronica and sons .
Prayers for Knights in Need

Please pray for the following Knights in need:

  • BK Steve Drzik’s wife Aline, has cancer and needs our prayers
  • BK Frank Swider’s wife Arlene is in ICU and needs our prayers
  • BK Warren Thomas
Membership Director Report

Brother Knights, 

We gained one new member in July. Charley Brantley, a new 1st (Admissions) Degree Brother on July 10th. Please join me in welcoming Charlie to our Council.  

Vivat Jesus
Mark Dallas, Membership Director 7923.
Council 7923 Officers

Chaplain
Fr. Sunny Punnaknziyil - 770-923-6633
Deacon Mike Hayward - 678-787-1972 (Assistant)

Grand Knight
GK Mark Davis - 770-313-8068

Deputy Grand Knight
DGK Michael MacFarlane - 678-380-0280

Chancellor
BK Harvey James - 770-235-6686

Recorder
BK Ben McCormack - 678-597-8142

Treasurer
PGK Tom Marasco - 770-978-1207

Warden
BK Leon Urban - 404-277-3120

Advocate
BK Randy McCormack - 770-564-8708

Financial Secretary
PGK Jim McHugh - 678-925-5811

Inside Guard
BK Larry Hoffman - 770-972-1180

Outside Guard
BK Alex Naumis - 404-556-1683

Lecturer
BK David Werve - 678-983-6397
PGK Houston Feaster - 404-456-9678

1st Year Trustee
BK Ralph Oshinski - 770-979-5187

2nd Year Trustee
PGK Bruce Rago - 770-270-0003

3rd Year Trustee
PGK Dominick Druda - 678-510-3950

District Deputy
DD Mike Basak - 404-218-8987

Insurance Field Agent
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Happy Birthday Knights

Paul Scibona 8/4
Harvey C. James 8/4
Casey Eaton 8/5
John M. Gallagher 8/7
Thomas Weinthaler 8/7
Gary Gombala 8/8
Felix Calles 8/12
Scott R. Krill 8/13
Matthew Young 8/13
Thomas Bruton 8/13
Bradley C. Burnett 8/18
Alejandro Aponte 8/19
Larry M. Hoffman 8/19
Robert A. Gesuelle 8/20
Jerry Demerly 8/21
James Ollick 8/24
Nhan T. Tran 8/25
Pat M. Frey 8/26
Kevin Lacour 8/28
Joke of the Month
Upcoming Council Events

August 5th @ Reynold's Hall - Monthly Breakfast - 8:30am - 1:00pm

August 6th @ Neumann Center - Officer/Planing Meeting - 7:00pm

August 13th @ Neumann Center - Business Meeting - Rosary - 6:30pm, Meeting - 7:00pm

August 16th @ Reynold's Hall - Hawaiian Dinner - 5:30pm - 8:00pm

August 19th @ SJN - Knight's Mass - 8:30am, Rosary - 8:00am

August 20th @ Neumann Center - Social Meeting - 7:00pm

August 27th @ Neumann Center - Social Meeting - 7:00pm

Knights in Action

Happy 90th Birthday BK Walter Czerniawski
Knight of the Year BK Harry Holmes with Fr. Sunny presenting his KOY plaque
BK Tony Madore, his wife Stephanie, sons Lorenzo, Isaac and new born today, Emmanuel Albert!
BK Alejandro Apointe with wife and son at Knights mass. Prayers for Alejandro as he is headed to Georgia State Patrol Police academy.
DD Mike Balak, Fr. Sunny and GK Mark Davis at the Officer Installation
DD Mike Balak and his wife with honor guards BKs Alex Naumis, Steve Drzik and Jim Carroll
BKs with Friar Luiz and Fr. Sunny at the Knight's Mass.
PGK Tom Marasco with Friar Luiz after the Knight's Mass.
Next Knight's Dinner- Hawaiian Dinner
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