Worthy Brother Knights,
This is my last Newsletter.
(Smile) I am sure a big sigh of relief.
While I filled out the Columbian Award application for the year, I reflected upon the degree ceremonies, events, liturgies, gatherings, meetings, construction/work details, web training and all the personality inspirations that transpired throughout the last two years.
You definitely have molded me in my post retirement. You all are truly my Brothers in Christ and I will enjoy working with you through this transition.
The new Grand Knight and officers; when they are officially elected, are already planning for a tremendous year of excitement. There are 31 new Knights that joined our council during the last two years and are contributing to the success of our council. Successor planning is and will always be the key to keeping us strong! I have learned that the prayers of support is the mortar that maintains our foundation and the time we pray together overcomes the cracks that occasionally show up.
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I thank firstly, our Spiritual Leader. Father Sunny for his untiring support of our council. Secondly, the Officers, Chairmen, Directors, Past Grand Knights and Brother Knights/Families that make it All Happen!
I have learned so much from you all and appreciate you sharing your time, talent and generosity.
June is a busy month; two breakfasts ,a dinner, a mass, consecration of the Holy Family, officer, business and four charity meetings scheduled. The new deck will be completed and the party to celebrate is also in the works.
Thank you again for your support for the last two years and May God continue to Bless our work and strengthen our ability to do more.
Vivat Jesus,
Mark Davis
Grand Knight Council 7923
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Business Meeting Highlights
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Treasurer Report
Treasurer PGK Tom Marasco reported:
- Checking Balance
- $15,486.11 in checking as of end of April, includes:
- $2,523.80 in Peterka fund
- $55,224.24 in Assets
Financial Secretary's Report
The Financial Secretary, PGK Jim McHugh reported:
- 282 total members
- 167 associates
- 96 insurance members
- 19 Inactive
- 12 Honorary
- 34 Honorary Life
- Membership quota is 18 and we have a gain of 11. Insurance quota is 6 and we have a gain of 1.
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Report of Program Director in Last Business Meeting
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DGK Mike MacFarlane reported:
- April 7th , breakfast profit was $677.47.
- Fish Fry’s total profit was $13,004.24.
- May 5th, breakfast profit was $468.23.
- Mike Clark reported the golf outing for SJNRCS was a success.
- Celebration on Saturday May 4th for Fr Sunny’s 25th anniversary of becoming a Priest was a great success.
- Passing out carnations for the Mother’s on Mother’s Day after each Mass Sunday May 12th was successful.
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In last month's business meeting, the following items were included in the Good of the Order:
- BK Mark Dallas won the 50/50 drawing for $13.
- BK Ed Quinlan was selected for the attendance raffle and was not present. The award will be $225 next month.
- In June, we will draw until a winner is picked. This will happen because it is the last month of the fraternal year.
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GK Mark Davis Recognized the following Knights:
- PGK Mike Clark and PGK Steve Brischler received Knight(s) of the Month for May.
- Family of the month for May goes to BK Ed Dantzer and wife Stephanie.
- BK David Andrews and BK Derek Smith received Shining Armor Award.
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Prayers for Knights in Need
Please pray for the following Knights in need:
- Frank Swider, for daughters Eileen Stewart and Deanne Duckett.
- Mark Dallas, for daughter Stephanie, pray for easy delivery of her second child due Monday May 20th .
- Mark Davis, pray for daughter and son in law, in that they get lucky in conceiving a grandchild.
- Chris Doran , for himself, his children, his clients, and Tracy’s family.
- Steve Brischler, for Guy O’Buck.
- Jim McHugh, for Ron Barczykowski
- Brad Burnett, for Jack Ennis recovering from surgery.
- Ralph Oshinski, for daughter battling cancer.
- Ajit Jose, for his daughters.
- Larry Hoffman, for Dan O’Lats wife battling cancer.
- All BK’s, for all our military and first responders who keep us safe every day.
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Membership Director Report
New Members:
We have one new Brother Knight, Ben Foster who went through his First Admission Degree on Monday May 20th. Lets all welcome Ben to our Council! This makes a total of 12 new members for the year!
New Candidates:
Michael Byington and Jim Curtiss will go through their First Admission Degree on Monday June 17th.
Vivat Jesus,
Mark Dallas
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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 Mark Dallas - 404-825-2033
Treasurer
PGK Tom Marasco - 404-642-9270
Warden
BK Jason Rhoden - 470-268-6408
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 - 678-294-8074
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
BK Felix Calles - 678-618-0654
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Happy Birthday Knights
Tim Young 6/1
David L Grosch 6/2
Hung Doan 6/2
Joe Odom 6/2
Louis H. Lobe 6/2
Mark Davis 6/3
Stephen Drzik 6/8
William J. Bierster 6/8
Thaddeus Ugha 6/10
Joseph A. Galasso 6/12
Wayne J.DeGray 6/14
Edward J. Blake 6/15
William Manning 6/15
Karl T. Frey 6/17
Larry D. Sheeter 6/18
Ray Kaplan 6/20
Tim Daly 6/23
Mark Tkacik 6/24
Ruben Nunez 6/24
Chris Bernsten 6/25
Douglas Richards 6/25
Bill Marten 6/28
Greg Bertram 6/28
Jeff Carr 6/29
Patrick Hogan 6/29
James Merritt 6/30
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2019-2020 Fraternal Year Officer Nominations
During the last business meeting, asked for nominations for Council Officers for the 2019-2020 Fraternal year. The following names below were presented again and a motion was made to close the nominations and for them to be tabled until the next Business Meeting in June, where they will be voted on by the council.
Grand Knight: Mike MacFarlane
Deputy Grand Knight: Mark Dallas
Recorder: Glen Klein
Chancellor: Harvey James
Treasurer: Tom Marasco
Advocate: Larry Hoffman
Warden: Randy McCormick
Inside Guard: William Vercigillio
Outside Guards: Alex Naumis,Dave Andrews
Third Year Trustee: Mark Davis
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Upcoming Council Events
June 2nd @ Reynold's Hall - Monthly Breakfast - 8:30am - 1:00pm
June 3rd @ Neumann Center - Officer/Planing Meeting - 7:00pm
June 8th @ Lilburn Park - Scleroderma Hotcakes & Hike - 7:00am - 10:00am
June 10th @ Neumann Center - Business Meeting - Rosary - 6:30pm, Meeting - 7:00pm
June 16th @ SJN - Knight's Mass - 8:30am
June 17th @ Neumann Center - First Degree & Social Meeting - 7:00pm
June 24th @ Neumann Center - Social Meeting - 7:00pm
June 27th @ Neumann Center - 4th Degree Meeting & Dinner - 7:00pm
June 29th @ Reynold's Hall - Thanksgiving in June Dinner - 5:30pm - 8pm
July 1st @ Neumann Center - Officer/Planing Meeting - 7:00pm
July 7th @ Reynold's Hall - Monthly Breakfast - 8:30am - 1:00pm
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BK Frank Swider, Mary Marder and GK Mark Davis gather the carnations for Mother's Day
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PGK Houston Feaster finishing the SMILE Run
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DGK Mike MacFarlane unpacking the new chairs
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GK Mark Davis getting ready for confession at the State Convention
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Walkers enjoying the Scleroderma breakfast last year
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