Navigator SK Clifford J. Conway (703) 765-5251 vhsignco@aol.com Captain DGK SK Richard Risdon (703) 683-1282 richard.risdon@comcast.net Admiral SK FDD PFN PGK Dick Farwell (703) 491-4735 rich.chong@hotmail.com Comptroller SK Jim Bona (703) 799-4158 bones@bona.net Pilot SK PGK Ernie Graves (703) 960-8756 e.e.graves@cox.net Scribe SK John J. Karpovich (703) 255-3053 j.karpovich@verizon.net Purser SK Paul R. Kayanan pkayanan@aol.com (571) 276-7894 nter Sentinel SK PGK Peter Butler (703) 780-4046 pjbutler2@verizon.net Outer Sentinel SK Eric McVicker (703) 765-6251 Color Corps Commander SK PFN PGK David Lewis (703) 354-6704 davidalewis@verizon.net 3 Year SK PFN Lee Wallis (703) 971-2393 lee.joan@verizon.net 1 Trustees 2 Year SK PFN PGK Edward Jones (703) 960-3513 edsjones@verizon.net Upcoming Events January 2011 1 Year SK PFN PGK David Lewis (703) 354-6704 davidalewis@verizon.net Monday 24 Right to Life March in our Nation s Capital Monday 24 7:30 PM Business Meeting. Renewal of Obligations. For SK Members only. Wives and non member guests may wait in the lounge while the Renewal of Obligation Ceremony takes place. Dress for All Officers: Black Tuxedo, black bow tie, plain white tuxedo shirt, black cummerbund, black footwear, and social baldric worn under the coat, from right shoulder to left hip. All should wear their 4th Degree & Flag Lapel Pins. Note: A member serving in the armed forces of his country, full time police and firefighters shall be considered in proper attire when dressed in a Class A dress uniform. Dress for other Sir Knights: Same as above requirement for Officers if you own or can borrow the Tuxedo. f not, wear a dark suit with tie. Following the Renewal of Obligations ceremony, food will be provided for all attendees. Further details will be provide by our Captain or Faithful Navigator. February 2011 Monday 21 Alexandria George Washington Parade Monday 28 Potomac Assembly Officers Meeting at 7:30 PM Monday 28 Potomac Assembly Business Meeting at 8 PM
Page 1 Page 2 January Upcoming Events Table of Contents. Table of Contents Pages 3 & 4 Page 5 Page 6 Pages 7-9 Pages 10 Page 11 Page 12 Prayer List Prayer for the Sick & Prayer for Peace January Birthdays Pictures from the Christmas Pot Luck Dinner (Dec. 13th) K of C 2010 Survey of Fraternal Activities Accomplishments last Month Faithful Navigator Message Please keep our Faithful Comptroller SK Jim Bona ((703) 799-4158; bones@bona.net) informed of any changes to your phone number, email and mailing address so that the Assembly may keep you informed of our activities, to inform you of SKs and their families that need your prayers, and to let you know of any last minute changes to our planned schedule of events. To all Members of the Potomac Assembly Brother Sir Knights, Each assembly is required to submit their 2010 Fraternal Survey to the District Master NLT 15 January 2011. need you to provide me your input either by email or by US mail. would like you to submit the filled form to me by 10 January 2011. You may also go to the Mt. Vernon Council Web Site www.kofc5998.org (under the 4 th Degree Section on that page) and fill-out and save as a PDF and email it to me. Thank you for your help Fraternally, SK Jim Bona, Comptroller 2
Prayer List Please remember the following Sir Knights and their relatives in your prayers. f you know of a Brother Sir Knight or relative to be placed on the Prayer List, please notify either the FN or the NAVLOG editor. SK Sean F. Ackerson & his mother Elaine Ackerson Donald Bartus (Brother-in-law of SK Marvin Spychaj) SK PFN Louis Beach SK Frank R. Begovich SK PFN PGK Richard Dick Bowman & his wife Lois Bowman SK Ray Duff SK PFN PGK Jim Dunn and his wife MaryAnn Dunn SK PGK Peter Butler SK Eugene Graniewski Alide Gianotto (Mother-in-law of SK PGK Ernie Graves) SK PGK Ernie Graves Sharon Grice (Niece of SK Marvin Spychaj) SK Ray High Jean Horstman, (Daughter of SK FDD PFN PGK Dick Farwell) Leslie Kayanan (Brother of SK Paul Kayanan) Rupera Kayanan (Mother of SK Paul Kayanan) Josette McCabe (Mother of SK Kerry McCabe) CDR Kathy McCabe (Wife of SK Kerry McCabe) Marti Kelly (Widow of SK PGK Walter H. Kelly, Jr.) SK Robert Kleinworth SK Jerry Knittle SK PGK Ben McCarter James McCracken Sr. (Father of SK FDD PFN PGK James McCracken & Grandfather of SK Joseph McCracken ) Tom McCracken ( Brother of SK FDD PFN PGK James McCracken Jr.) & Uncle of SK Joseph McCracken) SK PGK Leo McCormick Steve Mehler Son of SK Paul Mehler SK Michael Mixon Shirley McVicker (Mother of SK Eric McVicker) SK Steve Niezgoda & his wife Elizabeth Betsy Niezgoda Grandparents of SK Jason Poblete SK PGK Don Rogan Lucia Sacks (Mother of SK Randy Sacks) Claire Satta (Widow of SK PFN Frank Satta) Kathryn Salgat Mother-in-law of SK David Custodio Ann Sammartino (Widow of SK Frank Sammartino) SK Thomas Sklopan Sally Holmes Steele (Daughter of SK David Holmes) Yvonne Ann Perez y Valdez (Sister of SK Victor Perez) 3
Prayer List The following are some State level people who can use your prayers Serious illness and surgery of Pauline Fortunato, wife of Anthony Fortunato, State Advocate Serious illness and surgery of Lena Restivo, wife of Johnny Restivo, District Deputy # 14 4
Prayer for the Sick Lord Jesus, who went about doing good and healing all, we ask you to bless our brother Knights and their relatives who are sick. Give them the strength in body, courage in spirit and patience in pain. Let them recover their health, so that, restored to the Christian community, they may joyfully praise your name, for you live and reign for ever and ever. Amen A PRAYER FOR PEACE Mary, Queen of peace we turn to you our Mother. nto your hands we place our prayers. For our men and women serving in the military, protect them! For innocent victims of war and violence, spare them! For those who mourn and are injured, comfort them! For people of all nations, unite them in the love and peace of your Son, the prince of Peace Mary, Queen of Peace, pray for us! 5
On behalf of Potomac Assembly # 2204 To Those who were born in the Month of January May Your Birthday be Blessed! MEMBER NAME DAY COUNCL SK Alex Yadao 1 5998 SK Brian J. Lutz 2 5998 SK Clifford C. Gates 3 5998 SK PGK Ernest E. Graves 6 5998 SK PFN PGK Richard W. Fecher 10 5998 SK Wilson A. Del Aguila 11 5998 SK Stephen D. Piscitelli 11 5998 SK Steven M. Matera 12 5998 SK Martin F. Fadden 17 5998 SK Jay B. Landreth 17 5998 SK Edward M. Winiarski 18 5998 DD SK PGK John N. Lawless Jr. 19 5998 SK Peter R. Millikin 20 5998 SK Paul R. Kayanan 25 5998 Col. SK PGK Kevin J. Palgutt 25 11170 SK Pablo Ruiz Rodriguez 25 11170 SK James R. Harris 26 5998 SK Joseph F. Guzowski 27 11170 6
Christmas Potluck Dinner: December 13, 2010 Members and Guests arriving in the Lounge L-R SK PGK Peter Butler, GK SK Bud Powers, SK Gene Graniewski, SK PFN PGK Don Logeais, SK PFN PGK Jim Reilly, Loreen Duff wife of SK PGK Ray Duff L-R: Janice Reilly wife of SK PFN PGK Jim Reilly;. Petronella Kayanan wife of SK Paul Kayanan; with MaryAnn Dunn wife of SK PFN PGK Jim Dunn L-R: GK SK Bud Powers with his wife Paula Powers; SK PGK Ray Duff with his wife Loreen Duff L-R: Chong Farwell and her husband SK FDD PFN PGK Dick Farwell; and Michele Jones wife of SK PFN PGK Ed Jones. 7
Christmas Potluck Dinner: December 13, 2010 Clockwise at the table: Joan Wallis; Janice Reilly; Judy Risdon; Deborah Anne Conway. Geraldine Geri Logeais talking with SK PGK Ernie Graves; Connie Graves; JoAnn McCracken; and the ladies with their backs to the camera Michele Jones; and Petronella Kayanan. Standing at the back of the table our Captain, GK SK Richard Risdon L-R: SK Gene Graniewski with his wife Rosemary Graniewski; Jane Selby with her husband SK Joe Selby; SK PGK Ernie Graves with his wife Connie Graves; SK PFN PGK Don Logeais with his wife Geraldine Logeais L-R: JoAnn McCracken and SK FDD PFN PGK Jim McCracken with their son SK Joseph McCracken, Joan Wallis (Wife of SK PFN Lee Wallis) and Judy Risdon (Wife of our Captain & DGK SK Richard Risdon) L-R: Andrea Bona (Wife of our Comptroller SK Jim Bona who was the bar tender for the evening); Deborah Anne Conway (wife of our Faithful Navigator SK Clifford J. Conway) 8
Christmas Potluck Dinner: December 13, 2010 Our Music Entertainment L-R: SK Paul Kayanan; SK Joseph McCracken and Petronella Kayanan. L-R: Grace Niemiec Granddaughter of SK Richard and & Emma Niemiec and Daughter of SK John and Sally Niemiec; Emma Niemiec L-R: SK Joseph Joey McCracken with SK FDD PFN PGK Dick Farwell recovering from back surgery. Members reading over the Christmas Music Sheets and enjoying conversation. L-R: Near table. JoAnn McCracken; SK FDD PFN PGK Jim McCracken; our Captain and DGK SK Richard Risdon with his wife Judy Risdon. 9
Annual Survey of Fraternal Activities 1 Jan 2010-31 Dec 2010 Each year our Assembly is requested to fill out an annual survey of Fraternal Activities by both our Assembly as a body and of our members. This report is due to the District Master by 15 January 2011. Please help us by completing the following survey of your past year service. Each member is requested to complete the following survey and return it to our Faithful Comptroller by 17 December 2010. Although you may be reporting this as part of your Council or community work in general, each Assembly member is requested to fill out this survey. The District & Supreme Officers are aware that some duplication of information may occur. Members may drop this off at a Assembly meeting, or in the Assembly Mail Box at the Mount Vernon Council, or mail it to: Attn: Faithful Comptroller, SK Jim Bona Potomac Assembly # 2204 8592 Richmond Highway Alexandria, VA. 22309 Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity 1 January to 31 December 2010 Fraternal Commitment 1.Number of Visits to: a. Sick b. Bereaved 2. Number of times Blood Donator 3. Habitat for Humanity 10 Estimated Hours of Volunteer Service 4. a. Church b. Community c. Youth d. Habitat for Humanity e. Miscellaneous Estimated Hours of Fraternal Service 5. Sick/disabled members and their families
Accomplishments last Month Sunday Nov. 28. The following members of Potomac Assembly participated in Donald Cardinal Wuerl first mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the mmaculate Conception Catholic Church in D.C. Our Color Corps Commander & Trustee 1 Year SK PGN PGK David A. Lewis; our Comptroller SK Jim Bona, our Trustee 2 Year SK PFN PGK Edward Jones and SK Stewart Reed. There were 165 Color Corps members from all over the area that participated at this mass. Saturday Dec. 4. The following members of the Potomac Assembly were Color Guards for the posting of the Flag for the Mt. Vernon Council # 5998 Adult Christmas Party: Our Comptroller SK Jim Bona, SK PGK Tom Fahey, SK PFN PGK Jim Reilly, and our Captain DGK SK Richard Risdon. Monday Dec 13. The Potomac Assembly held its Christmas Pot Luck Dinner. Everyone enjoyed the fine food that the ladies brought. After dinner the Members went into the Assembly room for a brief meeting while the ladies enjoyed some coffee and conversation. The members voted on approving SK PGK Tom Fahey proposal to buy 5 DVDs for the Ward 51, the ward for very sick children of our Military at Walter Reed Army Medical facility. A child in this ward goes through the required therapies and each is placed in a group for daily activities (school) while in the hospital. Part of their instructions and recreation require the use of DVD players. Currently 3 of the 5 are broke. The proposal was to donate not to exceed $175.00 for the purchase of the 5 DVD players. They cost about $30.00 each Theo Kang, Major US Army has agreed to purchase the DVD's at the PX and we reimburse him for the cost up to $175.00. Theo will co-ordinate and install the DVD's at Walter Reed. Theo will bring in the boxes to Walter Reed and presents them to Debby Casolari, Child Life Coordinator for Walter Reed. Theo will hook the DVD's up. Theo Knag is a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church and has a daughter being treated there. The need was verified by Debby Casolari at Walter Reed. Saturday 18 Dec. The following members of the Potomac Assembly were Color Guards for presenting he Colors at the Special Winter Olympics for area 26 at the Mt. Vernon ce Skating Rink: Commander of the Color Corps SK PFN PGK David A. Lewis Our Comptroller SK Jim Bona Our 3 Year Trustee SK PFN Lee Wallis 11
The Potomac Assembly needs your help in promoting, reaching out, and recruiting the 3rd Degree Knights in your respective Councils to become new 4th Degree members. Once you have found a new candidate, please walk him through the steps needed to becoming a 4th Degree Sir Knight. 1. Candidates must be a Third Degree member in good standing, having taken his 1st degree at least six months before the date he plans to take his 4th degree Exemplification. 2. Provide the candidate a Form 4 to fill out and then submit to his Council s Financial Secretary to verify the date of his First Degree and certify that he is an active member of that Council by signing and dating the Form 4. These forms may be obtained from our Comptroller SK Jim Bona. 3. The Application should then be given to our Assembly Comptroller, SK Jim Bona ASAP. All applications received before the beginning of the Assembly Business Meeting will then be Read -in and the voted on by the members at that Business meeting. A Form 4 is needed to be completed as appropriate by the applicant, reviewed and signed by the Applicant s Council Financial Secretary and forward to our Comptroller SK Jim Bona prior to the start of our April 25 business meeting for the Spring 2011 Exemplification. The Location of the Virginia Spring 2011 4th Degree Exemplification has not been announced. Many thanks to our Faithful Captain SK Richard Risdon for his coordinating the outstanding Christmas Pot Luck Dinner on 13 December 2010. Our thanks goes to all the ladies and Sir Knights that brought the many wonderful entrees, side dishes, salads and desserts that we eagerly enjoyed. would like to thank our Bartender/ our Comptroller SK Jim Bona for his outstanding job at the bar serving drinks. would also like to thank Petronella Kayanan & her husband SK Paul Kayanan (Our Purser) who provided us with Christmas Music & their Singing accompanied by SK Joseph McCracken. Thanks also goes to the Grand Knight SK Bud Powers who authorized the Potomac Assembly to use their lounge for the Christmas Pot Luck Dinner. Thank you all who helped set up the tables before the buffet & those who helped cleaned up the room afterwards. To all: This event would not be the same without your outstanding support. Looking forward to seeing you on Monday January 24th for our Renewal of Obligations. Vivat Jesus, Clifford J. Conway Clifford J. Conway, FN Potomac Assembly # 2204 vhsignco@aol.com 703-765-5251 12