The Communicator Knights of Columbus Immaculate Conception Council 11991, Goose Creek, SC Volume 20, Issue 01 Editor: Marty Kozakiewicz, PGK July, 2011 God determines who walks into your life...it's up to you to decide who you let walk away, who you let stay, and who you refuse to let go." COUNCIL OFFICERS 2011-2012 Chaplain: Telephone Spouse Rev. Nicholas Capetola 572-1270 Grand Knight: Russ Whited 761-7711 Mary Deputy Grand Knight: Michael Cousino 843-607-1007 Lynn Financial Secretary: Lawrence Roberts 843-860-4077 Pam Recorder: Jay Ford 569-8007 Treasurer: Joseph O Saben 574-3076 Lorraine Program Director: Chancellor: Pelagio Caoile 553-9487 Irma Church Director: Advocate: Kevin Carter 843-696-5394 Cindy Warden: Frank Strunk 843-607-5768 Carol Inside Guard: Council Director: Paul A. Reece 572-0576 Carmen Outside Guard: John Sheil 863-0495 Wilma Membership Director: Lecturer: Benny Samson 572-0699 Nancy Trustee 3 Yr. Scott Balsitis 553-9276 Annette Trustee 2 Yr. Harold Phillips, 572-1296 Christine Trustee 1 Yr. Timothy Kenefick 569-5277 Linda District Deputy: Brandon Chambers 843-224-3022 Field Agent: Steve Kemp ------------- Charity Committee: Gene Alaura, PGK, Gene Janikowski, PGK Tom Karabees, PGK Knight Of The Month: TBA Family Of The Month: TBA July Birthdays: Reginald Moreno 1 st, Thomas Risso 1 st, Sal Muscarella 3 rd, Rev. Anastacio Villaluz 8 th, Mark Phillips 8 th,christopher Totolo 10 th, Wendell Williams 15 th Scott Balsitis 16 th, Leonard Tittle 17 th, Robert Johnston 21 st, Paul Reece 21 st John Flinn 24 th, Francis Mullady 24 th Ronald Snyder 29 th, Dominic Dermine 31 st, Thomas Stanfill 31 st, Anniversaries in July Gordon & Virginia Stevenson 7/4,, Chad & Joy Huber 7/4, John & Wilma Sheil 7/6, Gregory & Rebecca Cissell 7/7, Harold & Christine Phillips 7/11, John & Cheryl Mallon 7/15, John & Rosemarie Benecki 716, Michael & Dawn Boone 7/21, Michael & Betty Niermann 7/21, 2011-2012 COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN: Michael Cousino Gene Alaura Vocation Chairman: ------------------ Community Director: ------------------- Pro-Life Representatives: Tim Kenefick Joseph Anonie Howard Jackson Public Relations: -------------------- Family Director: --------------------- Micheal Cousino Recruitment Committee: Scott Balsitis Recruitment Committee: Timothy Kenefick Recruitment Committee: Harold Phillips Retention Chairman: Russ Whited Good of the Order: We ask you to pray for, Wilma Sheil, Ginny Stevenson, Cindy Nugent, Deacon Joe Anonie, John Vohs
Grand Knight: Greetings Brothers! Deputy Grand Knight: Michael Cousino What a wonderful Full House, the installation banquet was. About 2 months ago I was not a person that asked for help or direction. But, when I realized how much work there is to prepare for this council year. I became worried and asked for help and direction from the previous officers. I received a lot of excellent advice, from a score of officers. Thank you all. But, isn t that what the Knights are all about? Helping others. That s when the Full House idea became real. A group of Catholic men sharing ideas and experiences, working together on Church and Charitable projects, wouldn t it be wonderful if the Knights of Columbus had more Knights on their roster? The Full House idea starts with recruiting more members. This would allow the Knights to give more time to charities. This time would give us the opportunity to demonstrate our unity. This unity would give us the opportunity to be more fraternal. THIS IS the very essence of the Knights of Columbus! A Full House, I believe, will be a dynamic and successful council. So I am proposing the following goal; The Knights of Columbus want to ask every eligible parishioner to become an active member of the Knights. We do NOT want to hear, I have never been asked! Communication is the key, so I am declaring an open door policy. If you have any ideas or concerns about Full House or, if you have someone I should talk with, please call. The officers of this council will be more effective with the support of this parish. We also have applications at the back table, if you would like to take one with you. In closing, I would like to thank, all the Council officers and directors that have made a commitment for this year. This will be a challenging year and I appreciate and thank you for your dedication. Finally, I am asking Knights of Columbus brothers, their families and Parishioners to join us, on this quest, to help us recruit and to make this Council the best we can be. Thank you and God Bless. I have been a Knight since October 1985. I received my First Degree through Council 6726, Hanahan-Goose Creek, Second and Third Degrees at Council 7469, St. Joan of Arc in Yorktown, Virginia. I was exemplified into the Fourth Degree in February 2008 and an active member with Msgr. Richard C. Madden Assembly 1900, Summerville. I have previously held positions as Inside Guard, Recorder and Warden (interim), and the Purser with Assembly 1900, soon to be installed as Captain. Lynn and I have been married for 35 years and are parishioners at Immaculate Conception since 1981. We have three adult children; Patrick, Sarah and Miriam and six grandchildren all residing in the Goose Creek area. I have remained actively involved in the parish as Eucharistic Minister, and Minister of Hospitality, and I anticipate great success for the Council this year and I strongly encourage ALL of our Knights to get involved! Many hands make for light work and we have much work to accomplish this fraternal year particularly by improving membership, not necessarily by numbers but by member dedication. I ask that all of us share our time and talents to actively support the various Council, parish and family activities. As the motto of Grand Knight Russ Whited states, let's all make Council 11991 a FULL HOUSE! If you are a Knight, be a Knight! Vivat Jesus Michael Cousino, DGK Russ Whited, GK office 725 6117 fax 725 2853
EXPOSURE: After taking office I have noticed that many Knights do not wear their name badge when they go to Church or attend a committee meeting at the Church. I m asking ALL Knights to wear their name badge: Tthis includes Ushers, Eucharistic Ministers, Committee members, Officers, Directors, Deacons, Priest, and the Council at large. All a Knight has to do to be considered an active Knight 12 hours a year reading the weekly church bulletin, the state and local council communicator and the Supreme Council magazine, the Columbia. 2 hours a year volunteering at a council at a event of their interest. 2 hours a year attending two council prayer services with their family. 2 hours a year on a council sponsored family project or event. 2 hours a year attending one council meeting, if it is a good meeting they will attend more. 4 hours a year attending a council social function with their family. Once you have explained the time commitment to a prospect be sure that you have a Form #100 handy so that you can sign him up while you have his attention or you will lose him. Carry a Form #100 in your wallet at all times. Second Degree Schedule - 2011-2012 POC: RONALD G. POVERO, PSD, State Ceremonials Chairman Date and Location Third Degree Schedule - 2011-2012 POC: RONALD G. POVERO, PSD, State Ceremonials Chairman Date and Location 7/16/11 Garden City Council 8980 9/17/11 Florence Council 5194 9/24/11 Taylors Council 9184 1/7/12 Lexington Council 11325 1/21/12 Pawleys Island Council 11028 Chairman s Report Activity: Blood Drive Inclusive Dates: 15 may, 2011 Purpose of Event: Red Cross Blood Drive Participating Knights and Family Members: Name Hours Worked Marty Kozakiewicz Sign Up 1 Frank Strunk Sign Up 2 Paul Reece Sign Up/ Usher 4 Michael Cousino Sign Up/Usher 3 Jerry Arter Sign Up 1 Boomer Cleary Usher 2 Jay Ford Anchorman 2 Joe O Saben Chairman 8 ------------------------------------------------------------ Total Man-Hours 25 (includes planning, preparation, clean-up) Notes: We had 37 Donors and Collected 35 Pints of blood. Laura Zagby, 843-852-2915, 843-452- 7036 was the Red Cross contact. Carol and Janice, Church office, took care of the Bulletin entries. The next Blood Drive will be 19 July, 2011 Active Military Capt. William Bowers, SFC Zachery Connerty, Lt. Col. Oscar Diano, David & Zita Merrick, Matt Winters, Msgt. Jason Brown, EDMC Scott MacFarlane, Saji Thomas, Andy Morin, PFC. Ken Mitre, Sgt. John Karabees, 2 nd Lt. Chris Pearson, Pvt. Michael Luker, SgtArbie Melendrez, Seaman Joseph Petras, Sgt. William Stasick, Samuel Caoile MD, Sgt. Bruce Alexander Jr., Members of the 15 th Aitlift Squadron CAFB, Lepl Schneider, PFC1 Chase Owens, Michael Goodale, NM3 Kyle Longo, 1 st Marine Logistics Group, Ben Bartlett, PV2 Carlos Ertila, PO2 Francisco Eraula, CC Capt. Vern Param, Vernie Param, US Army 215 BSB Alpha Distribution, Mohse Alcantara If you have a family member in the active military and would like them added to the list email me at: skozak1946@att.net You can also view the Communicator and the Calendar on the K of C website: http:/kofc11991.selip.org/
Social Bulletin Council #11991 July Social Theme Will Be: Southern Style Bring something that might be served for a Southern Style Dinner A thru E = Meat F thru J = Veggies K thru O = Side Dishes P thru T = Rolls/Butter Events for July, 2011 July 1 st, Form #185 due, Report of Officers and Directors July 4th, Independence Day July 7h, Business Meeting, 7:00 PM July 9th, Operation Hope Workshop, Irmo July 17th, Service Sunday, Blood Drive July 21st, Social, Pot Luck July 22,23, 24, GK Workshop, Irmo July 28h, O&D meeting, AMM Bldg, 7:00 pm V thru Z = Toss Salad and Dressing Deserts: Lori Insley??? Date: July 21 st @ I.C.C.C. Community Center Time: 7:00 PM Dress: Casual Formal steps of the Installation of Officers The Jewels of office in the council - signifying authority and responsibility!
L-R District Deputy Brandon Chambers, Council Chaplain Rev. Father Nicholas Capetola, Grand Knight Russ Whited Waiting for installation, council officers form a cross!
Installation of Knights of Columbus Council Officers for 2011-2012 Knights of Columbus Council 11991, Immaculate Conception Council, and Installation of Officers was held in the church on June 16, 2011. The following officers were officially installed in a ceremony that was conducted by District Deputy Brandon Chambers: Grand Knight Russ Whited, Deputy Grand Knight Michael Cousino, Recorder Jay Ford, Treasurer Joseph O Saben, Chancellor Pelagio Caoile, Advocate Kevin Carter, Warden Frank Strunk, Inside Guard Paul Reece, Outside Guard John Sheil, 3 year Trustee Scott Balsitis, 2 year Trustee Harold Phillips, 1 year Trustee Timothy Kenefick, Financial Secretary Deacon Larry Roberts, and Lecturer Benny Samson. The Chaplain for the council is the Pastor of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church the Rev. Nicholas Capetola. The installation ceremony was followed by a dinner that was held in the community center. Toastmaster and Deputy Grand Knight Michael Cousino watches and listens as Council Chaplain Rev Nicholas Capetola says the dinner blessings! Columbus HOPE Foundation President Michael Telesco, presents Gene and Sophia Alaura an award plaque for Gene's service to the Columbus Hope Foundation from 2005 through 2011 as Drive Chairman. Under Gene's leadership, the Columbus Hope Foundation was able to raise $ 1,700,000.
Grand Knight Russ Whited presents Past Grand Knight Scott Balsitis and his wife Annette, a plaque thanking Scott for his service to Council 11991 for fraternal year 2010-2011. Grand Knight Russ Whited addresses the installation banquet attendees after dinner! Knights of Columbus State Secretary Richard Gabriel addresses the dinner crowd. Next Year (2012) Richard will be the State Deputy in South Carolina for the Knights of Columbus and is a member of Council 11991.
Attendees listen to festivities at installation banquet in the community center. Those that were in attendance in church, watch the ceremony. Four men and a girl - our food servers (Boy Scouts of America - recruited by Tom Churchill)
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