Bienville Assembly 314 July 2012 We are Knights of Columbus NEXT MEETING: August 22, 2012 at Marquette Council Home 314 St Charles Avenue Doors open at 6:00 Officers FAITHFUL NAVIGATOR Justin LaGrange Faithful Captain Justin Douglass, Jr. Faithful Friar Fr. Denzil Perera Faithful Pilot Paul Gagnet Faithful Admiral Francis Celino PFN FAITHFUL SCRIBE Manny Montoua Faithful Comptroller Barry Waller PFN Faithful Purser Dave Grego PFN Faithful Inner Sentinels Anthony Grego Paul Eckert Faithful Outer Sentinels Mark Carver Kyle Brady Trustee, 3rd Year Perry Torregano PFN Trustee, 2nd Year Dennis Cass PFN Trustee, 1st Year L.A. Grossinon PFN Color Corps Commander Lynn Boudreaux Faithful Navigator s Message By Justin LaGrange, Faithful Navigator My Fellow Sir Knights: I would like to thank all of my fellow Sir Knights for electing me as your Faithful Navigator. It is truly one of the greatest honors of my life. If I can ever be of assistance to any Sir Knight or their family, please do not hesitate to call my cell phone number is 504-428-5756 I can be reached by email at Justinlagrange314@gmail.com. I would be remiss if I did not offer my appreciation and thanks to our outgoing Faithful Navigator Sir Knight Francis Celino for his service to Bienville Assembly over the past two years, as well as all of the outgoing officers for their services. Congratulations to our newly elected officers. I also would like to thank all of you who came to the installation of officers; what a great turnout it was. I would like to thank our master of ceremonies Dave Grego for putting it all together and also Sir Knights Mike Jamison and Tony Grego for their help behind the bar and the in the kitchen. A thank you also goes out to our Brother Knights at Frederick's for catering the event. Thank you to Shelly Carver (wife of Sir Knight Mark Carver) for baking a beautiful cake and to Sir Knight Ronnie Seaton for cooking a fabulous soup. Thank you to our installing officer Master of the District of Louisiana Russell Ruh and to all the state officers who attended. A big thank you to our Color Corps Commander - Sir Knight Lynn Boudreaux - and all of you who made the effort to dress out for the mass.
Page 2 Bienville Assembly Fourth Degree 07/2012 Faithful Navigator s Monthly Message continued.. One of my main goals this year will be to honor our current and past veterans. Our veterans are the backbone of this country and the Fourth Degree, the patriotic arm of the Knights of Columbus. I have many things in mind such as visiting the VA hospital, helping wounded warrior program or hosting a retuning war veteran dinner. I have created a new committee - the Veterans Affair Committee - to accomplish this goal. The co-chairs of this committee are Sir Knight Adrian Bruneau and Sir Knight Lenny Minutillo. If anyone has any ideas as how we can help our veterans, please contact me or either of the chairmen. Please note that we are in need of cooks for all meetings. If you are interested in serving your fellow Sir Knights, please contact our Faithful Caption Sir Knight Justin Douglass at 504-616-5243 or justindouglas@msn.com. Plan for about 20-25 people and try to keep the budget to $50 dollars are less Lastly, thanks to webmaster Sir Knight Mark Carver, Bienville now has a permanent email address. The address is assembly314@gmail.com I look forward to working with not only the new officers but all Sir Knights to make this the best year ever for our great assembly. Vivat Jesus, JustinLagrange Faithful Navigator Bienville assembly 314 4thdegree email- Justinlagrange314@gmail.com Main email- justinlagrange87@gmail.com I pad email- justinlagrange87@me.com 449 12th Street New Orleans LA 70124 504-428-5756 ***************************************************************************************************************************** NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR THE PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA (PVA) NEED VOLUNTEERS TO HELP AT THE NATIONAL CONVENTION IN NEW ORLEANS, LA. 13-18 AUG 2012 AT THE NEW ORLEANS SHERATON HOTEL 500 Canal Street VA Volunteer Services (VAVS) has requested volunteer support to help at their PVA convention. All types of volunteers are requested, greeters, registration, telephones, meeting PVA members at the airport, just about anything you can think of they need. I think this would be a great opportunity for any organization veteran or otherwise to help our paralyzed veterans have a great convention in New Orleans. For more information contact Julius Lee The Goodness of God at (504) 450-4014 or email him at jleepva@cox.net Lynn Boudreaux, Color Corps Commander Larry L. Jones USAF/USCG (retired) DAV Chapter 37, NOTR Dugout 53 VFW Post 8973, American Legion COLOR The Lord Post is 397 just CORPS Mayor's in all his Military COMMENTS ways, Advisory Committee ****************************************************************************************** and holy in all his works. The Lord is near to all who call upon him, Ask Eligible Men to Join to all who call him in truth. By Lynn Boudreaux, Color He Corps fulfills Commander the desire of those who fear him, he hears their cry and saves them. Sir Knight of the Month: Brother Sir Knight David Grego Congratulations David! The following are call outs The and Lord report keeps times all for who the love month him, of but all the wicked he will destroy. Additional call out information is available on ~ the Psalm Marquette 145 : 17-20 web sight
Page 3 Bienville Assembly Fourth Degree 07/2012 MEMBERSHIP Brother Sir Knights our new membership director is Sir Knight Paul Eckert. We need to increase our membership this term and the easiest way to accomplish that is to ASK Brother Knights that are 3 rd Degree Knights )in good standing with at least 6 months passed since their First Degree) to join us. To that end, we are in need of Sir Knights to visit Councils in regalia to advertise who and what we are and stand for. Please contact our new membership director, Paul Eckert, to volunteer. PAUL.ECKERT2@CHARTISINSURANCE.COM 504-887-2242 ******************************************************************************** BIENVILLE ASSEMBLY MINUTES FROM JULY 25, 2012 MEETING The general meeting was held on July 25, 2012 at Marquette Council Hall. Prior to the meeting, Larry Jones, CDR, USCG (Ret.) spoke to the Assembly on Veterans affairs and benefits. S.K. Dennis Cass led the Assembly in praying the Rosary. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by F.N. Justin Lagrange. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and the Opening Ode was sung by all. Roll Call of Officers: Present (P), Absent (A), and Excused (E). Faithful Friar P Fr. Denzil M. Perera Faithful Navigator P S.K. Justin LaGrange Faithful Captain P S.K. Justin D. Douglass, Jr. Faithful Pilot P S.K. Paul Gagnet Faithful Admiral P S.K. Francis Celino Faithful Scribe E S.K. Manuel Montoya Faithful Purser P S.K. David Grego PFN Faithful Comptroller P S.K. Barry Waller, PFN Faithful Inner Sentinel E E S.K. Anthony Tony Grego S.K. Kyle Brady Faithful Outer Sentinel P P S.K. Mark Carver S.K. Paul Eckert Three Year Trustee P S.K. L.A. Grossimon, PFN Second Year Trustee P S.K. Dennis Cass, PFN One Year Trustee P S.K. Perry Torregano, PFN
Page 4 Bienville Assembly Fourth Degree 07/2012 Faithful Navigator s Report: S.K. Justin Lagrange thanked everyone who attended and helped organize the Installation and Reception. He announced that S.K. Paul Eckert will be the Assembly s Membership Director and that S.K. Lenny Minutillo and Adrian Bruneau will serve pm on the new Assembly s Veterans Affairs Committee. S.K. Lagrange requested volunteers to serve on the Religion and Right to Life Committee. Friar s Report: Fr. Perera reported on the status of the Catholic Church in England. Minutes Approved: Motion made by S.K. Cass and seconded by S.K. Grossimon to approve the minutes. Motion passed by voice vote. Bills and Communications Approved: Faithful Purser S.K. David Grego presented bills for payment. Motion made by S.K. Gagnet and seconded by S.K. Torregano to pay the bills. Motion passed by voice vote. Faithful Comptroller Report: S.K. Barry Waller, PFN reported on the status of membership and indicated the Assembly has 145 active members. The annual audit is completed and will be forwarded to Supreme tomorrow Faithful Purser s Report: S.K. David Grego, PFN, provided the end of year financial report. At the end of the Columbian Year, the current balance is $3,563.55. The end of year surplus is $1,066.57. Report of Committees: Color Corp: S.K. Lynn Boudreaux reported on the previous and future call-outs. He thanked everyone for their participation. All scheduled call outs are posted the website at Bienville314.org under the Calendar Page. He also encouraged members to where the KC emblem at social events and not just KC events. Membership: S.K. Paul Eckert reported on membership and announced that there will be a Fourth Degree Exemplification on September 8, 2012 in Slidell, Louisiana. Fund Raising: S.K. Perry Terregano PFN reported on the status of the Winn Dixie fund raising and advised that Winn Dixie is discontinuing the fundraising program. September will likely be the last time the Assembly receives a check from Winn Dixie. Patriotic: S.K. Dennis Cass reported on the Patriotic Essay contest for schools, and S.K. Ronnie Seaton reported on the presentation of Patriotic Awards. Publications: S.K. Barry Waller will now be publishing the newsletter. All submissions for inclusion in the newsletter must be provided to S.K. Waller on or prior to the first Wednesday of each month. ERE: S.K. L.A. Grossimon discussed the importance of the ERE Program. Trustee Report: S.K. L.A. Grossimon reported the trustees signed the annual audit. Unfinished Business: None New Business: 2012-2103 Budget: S.K. David Grego presented the proposed budget for the Assembly s review and consideration. Due to the loss of revenue from the Winn Dixie program, the Assembly anticipates a deficit of $295.00 this year. District Meeting: The next Fourth Degree District Promotional Meeting will take place on Saturday July 28 at Prompt Succor in Alexandria. Motion made by S.K. Waller and seconded by S.K. Cass to reimburse the hotel bills for S.K. Lagrange and Grossimon to attend the meeting. Motion passed by voice vote.
Page 5 Bienville Assembly Fourth Degree 07/2012 Color Corps Pins: S.K Francis Celino reported on the status of the new pins. Assembly Expenses: S.K. L.A. Grossimon recommended that persons attending Bienville meeting should donate money to help defray the expenses of the meals and refreshments. Online Dues Payment: S.K. Mark Carver reported that the Assembly is considering allowing members pay their dues and make donations online with credit cards on the Assembly s website. The Assembly will incur no costs, but rather a very nominal transaction fee will be paid by the member for the convenience of using his credit card. Assembly Email: S.K. Mark Carver reported that the Assembly s new and permanent email address is Assembly314@gmail.com. The emails will be monitored and received by the Faithful Navigator. Charity: Motion made by S.K. Grossimon and seconded by S.K. Torregano to assist a Brother in distress. Motion passed by voice vote. 3rd Degree Council reports: Marquette Council 1437: S.K. Paul Gagnet reported that Mary Queen of Vietnam will host district wide picnic, which has the support of Supreme Council. It was also reported that all are invited to participate in Trivia Night on Friday, August 10. Father Seelos Council 2878: S.K. Dennis Cass reported on upcoming activities. Bishop Abel Caillouet 9007: S.K. Justin Douglass reported on upcoming activities. Good of the Order: Sir Knight of the Month: F.N. Justin Lagrange presented the Sir Knight of the Month award to S.K. David Grego. God Bless America: F.N. Justin Lagrange requested the meetings be closed with singing God Bless America, and all present sung God Bless America. Prayer intentions were received and closing prayers were said. The next meeting Bienville Assembly will be August 22, 2012 at Marquette Council. The meeting was adjourned by the Faithful Navigator at 8:20 p.m. Dinner was served following the meeting. Attest: S.K. Mark Carver for the Faithful Scribe S.K. Manuel Manny Montoya. NEXT MEETING: August 22, 2012 at Marquette Council Home 314 St Charles Avenue Doors open at 6:00
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