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 A. Lewis (703) 354-6704 davidalewis@verizon.net 3 Year SK PFN Lee Wallis (703) 971-2393 lee.joan@cox.net 1 Trustees 2 Year SK PFN PGK Edward Jones (703) 960-3513 edsjones@verizon.net Sept 2010 Upcoming Events 1 Year SK PFN PGK David Lewis (703) 354-6704 davidalewis@verizon.net Wednesday 8, 1 PM Honor Guard Report Time at the Basilica. The Episcopal Ordination of Auxiliary Bishop F. Richard Spencer, for the Archdiocese of Military Services, USA. Honor Guards are needed Wednesday 8, 2 PM Ordination Begins. The Episcopal Ordination of Auxiliary Bishop F. Richard Spencer, a Fourth Degree Sir Knight, for the Archdiocese of Military Services, USA is scheduled at the Basilica. Saturday, September 11, 2010, at 8:45 AM. n observance of World Day of Prayer for Peace, Mount Vernon Council # 5998 will sponsor a Mass at St. Louis Catholic Church, 2907 Popkins Lane, Alexandria, VA 22306. Honor Guards are needed. Saturday, September 11, 2010 - Salute to America - Dinner Dance at Mount Vernon Council Hall 8592 Richmond Highway Alexandria, VA 22309. Posting of Colors & Dinner: 6:30 PM Tickets are $ 15.00/ person or $ 35.00 per family. Color Guards are needed. Monday 27 at 7:30 PM Officers Meeting at Mt. Vernon Council meeting room. Monday 27 at 8 PM Assembly Business Meeting at Mt. Vernon Council.
Oct 2010 Upcoming Events Saturday 9, Knights of Columbus Family Day at Kings Dominion (See page 12 for further information.) Monday 11, at 10:00 AM Columbus Day Celebration. Color Corps in Regalia at Columbus Statue in front of Union Station in DC. Color Corps Members needed. Saturday 23, 4th Degree Exemplification at Holiday nn Select Koger South Conference Center 1021 Koger Center Boulevard Richmond, VA.23235 PH (804) 379-3800 4th Degree Exemplification Schedule: Saturday 23 at 11:00 Candidates to assembly prior to 4th Degree Exemplification in Antechamber Saturday 23 at 11:30 Ladies Luncheon Saturday 23 Noon 4th Degree Exemplification Begins Saturday 23, 4:30 PM Mass Saturday 23, 7 PM Doors Open for Banquet Monday 25, Social/Dinner. Details to be announced. 2
Table of Contents Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 September Upcoming Events October Upcoming Events Table of Contents Prayer List September Birthdays New Virginia District Master Announcement Pages 7-11 Fourth Degree Exemplification 23 October 2010 nformation for Candidates, Guests, and Current 4th Degree Members Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Knights of Columbus Family Day at Kings Dominion Accomplishments in August Faithful Navigator Message 3
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 MaryAnn Dunn (Wife of SK PFN PGK Jim Dunn) SK PGK Peter Butler FN SK FDD PGK Dick Farwell (For a quick recovery from surgery on his right arm) 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 FN SK FDD PGK Dick Farwell) Leslie Kayanan (Brother of SK Paul Kayanan) Rupera Kayanan (Mother of SK Paul Kayanan) Josette McCabe (Mother of SK Kerry McCabe) Marti Kelly (Widow of SK PGK Walter H. Kelly, Jr.) SK Robert Kleinworth SK Jerry Knittle James McCracken Sr. (Father of SK PFN PGK James McCracken & Grandfather of SK Joseph McCracken ) Tom McCracken ( Brother of SK PFN PGK James McCracken Jr.) & Uncle of SK Joseph McCracken) 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) 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) Nathan Mitchell Carroll (Grandson of SK PFN Lee Wallis) 4
On behalf of Potomac Assembly # 2204 To Those who were born in the Month of September May Your Birthday be Blessed! MEMBER NAME DATE OF BRTH COUNCL NUMBER SK Daniel R. Clark 1 11170 SK David J. Custodio 1 5998 SK Peter J. Hagan Jr. 6 459 SK Robert R. Kleinworth 6 5998 SK Mark J. Washko 9 9774 SK Robert W. Michael 10 7165 SK Michael J. Murphy 10 5998 Rev Richard J. Ley 11 8403 SK Benjamin McCarter 13 459 SK Regis E. Monahan 16 11170 SK (Dr) Richard T. Dunbar 18 11170 SK Walter Mathew Cekala 21 5998 SK Joseph J. Ragsdale 23 459 SK Thomas L. Wallis 26 5998 SK Robert L. Gorman Jr. 29 11101 5
6 August 2010 Brother Knights: State Deputy Bill McCarthy and are pleased to announce the appointment of Sir Knight and Past State Deputy saias "Cy" Alba as Master of the Fourth Degree. We received notice of Cy's appointment from Vice Supreme Master Ralph Rossi earlier this afternoon. Cy will begin his two year term on September 1st. We congratulate Cy on his appointment and wish him well as he undertakes his new and challenging assignment. Fraternally, Richie Richard G. Head, PSD Virginia District Master 6
Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Exemplification Saturday, October 23, 2010 NFORMATON FOR CANDDATES, GUESTS, AND CURRENT FOURTH DEGREE MEMBERS Location: Holiday nn Select Koger Center Conference Center 1021 Koger Center Boulevard Richmond, VA 23235-4756 804-379-3800 Eligibility: Candidates must be a Third Degree Knight and be in the Order for at least six months prior to October 23, 2010 (i.e., First Degree date must be April 23, 2010, or earlier). Candidates requiring special arrangements are to be identified when their application is submitted. Special needs includes diabetics, candidates in wheel chairs, etc. will make arrangements for them to take the Degree by observation. The Assembly must escort those with special needs to the antechamber and stay with them until they are ready to be moved into the Exemplification Room. Fees: The candidate fee is $70.00. This fee includes the candidate s banquet ticket, social baldric, Fourth Degree Pin, U.S. Flag Pin, certificate, and processing fees. All fees are to be paid to the local Assembly. Fourth Degree Dress Code: All candidates and those members attending the Exemplification must wear a black tuxedo with a flat collar formal shirt (NO RUFFLES OR WNG COLLARS), black bow tie and cummerbund, black socks and shoes (please see page 3 for more details). A candidate will not be allowed to participate in the events if there is any deviation to this dress code. Active duty Military may wear their formal dress dining uniform. Policemen and Firemen may wear their dress uniform as well. Priests: No fee is charged. Assemblies are asked to assume their cost of $60.00. All Priests (and Deacons) attending the Exemplification are invited to assist at the Mass if their schedule permits. However, they must bring their own alb and stole with them. Banquet: Cost: $46.00 per Guest ticket. The cost of additional banquet tickets is to be paid to the local Assembly. The banquet includes: Menu Choice: 10 oz. Prime Rib of Beef Au Jus Chicken Wellington Grilled Filet of Salmon Entrees include salad, rolls and butter, potatoes, vegetables, dessert, coffee, tea, Decaf, ced Tea. Page 1 of 3 7
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Preserve the memories of this Momentous occasion Fourth Degree Exemplification Photography by "mages by Carl's Photography" Car Snyder, PFN Two 5X7 Portraits $15.00 Please complete form and present with cash or your check payable to Carl Snyder Number of packages {two 5X7's per package) at $15.00 per package for a total $ lmages by Carl s Photography 6S15 Pocahontas Lane Hayes, VA 23072 10
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Accomplishments in August 2010 July 31-5 August Several Potomac Assembly Members, this included GK SK Bud Powers and SK PGK Tom Fahey, who are also members of the Mt. Vernon Council helped transport several bishops who arrived at Dulles Airport and drove them to their hotel. Upon conclusion of the convention, they also transported several other bishops from their hotel back to the airport. 3-5 August. Several Assembly Officers and members of the Assembly Color Corps participated in some of the Supreme 128th Convention activities. Color Corps Commander SK PFN PGK David A. Lewis helped manned the hospitality suite. Our Captain DGK SK Richard Risdon took a long shift at the Adoration Chapel. Richard and his wife also attended the banquet. Several Potomac Assembly Members who are also members of the Mt. Vernon Council took part as members of the Honor Guard at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the mmaculate Conception. These included SK Paul R. Kayanan our Assembly Purser and DGK SK Richard Risdon, our Captain. Circa 7 August Faithful Comptroller SK Jim Bona has successfully logged into the Supreme Web Site and is ready to order needed supplies for the Assembly 18 August, our Worthy Comptroller SK Jim Bona officially submitted the request for four (4) SK to be considered Honorary Life Membership for 2011 after he had confirmed with the FS from Mt. Vernon and Ft Belvoir that they were all in good standing with their respective councils. 18 August. Additionally our Worthy Comptroller SK Jim Bona sent an email to SK Jeffery Gillen of Assembly 1578 of ND who now is at Ft. Belvoir Council 11170 and request he transfer to our Assembly. contacted the FS at Belvoir to confirm that SK Gillen is Good Standing 23 August. Budget for the new Fraternal Year was Read-n at the business meeting. Potomac Assembly Membership Directory in pdf format was distributed by email on 6 August 2010. Limited hard copes were distributed at the 23 August business meeting. Saturday 28 August 2010, Potomac Assembly Color Corps participated at the St. Louis Catholic Church 8:45 AM Special Mass in honor of the Feast Day of their patron St. Louis. (Actual Feast Day was 25 August but Fr. Mullins felt that more people would attend the mass on Saturday.). By the way, Fr. Mullins is also a 4th Degree Knight, and concelebrated the opening Day Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the mmaculate Conception with approximately 100 priests, Bishops and Archbishops. Fr. Mullins recently assigned to St. Louis Parish and was recently installed as the priest Chaplain of Mount Vernon Council 5998! 13
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 following 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. 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. 4. 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 September 27 business meeting. The Fall 2010 Exemplification which will be held in Richmond, VA on Saturday 23 October 2010. Location: Holiday nn Select (Koger Center Conference Center) 1021 Koger Center Boulevard Richmond, VA 23235-4756 804-379-3800 Vivat Jesus, Clifford J. Conway Clifford J. Conway, FN Potomac Assembly # 2204 vhsignco@aol.com 703-765-5251 14