January/February 2017 Newsletter Knights of Columbus, Muncie, Indiana This newsletter is also at: www.kofcmuncieindiana.com The K of C Council for 2016-2017: Chaplain: Fr David Hellmann Third Degree Officers: Grand Knight: Kevin Durbin Deputy Grand Knight: Nick Bartkoski Financial Secretary: Dan Waechter Recorder: Mike Brown Chancellor: Neal Hazen Treasurer: Leroy Rhea Advocate: Phil Nix Warden: Jack Sharp Inside Guard: Jerry Bricker Outside Guard: Marvin Sue Lecturer: Jack Holland Board of Trustees: 3 years: Jim Carnes 2 years: Jack Young 1 year: Tom McComish Service Committee Directors: Church: Jeff Huff Round Table: St Francis Bill Moore St Lawrence-Jim Carnes St Mary-Jack Young Community: open Council: open Family: Greg Smith Membership: open Programs: Robert Talbott Pro-Life Couple: John and Kathy Kindt Youth: Brad Robertson Standing Committees: Bingo: Kelly Young and Jim Cheslik Building Assoc: Jeff Huff Finance: Jeff Huff Gibault: Michael Brown Newsletter: Tom McComish and Pete Murk Retention: Jim Cheslik Scholarship: Jim Cheslik Webmaster: Tom McComish Kofc560website@aol.com Philanthropies: Core Charities: Gibault, Harvest Soup Kitchen, St Vincent De Paul, Muncie Parishes: St. Francis, St. Lawrence, St. Mary Business/Building Manager: Kelly Young- Cell: 749-5285; Hall: 282-8280 K of C Insurance contact: Richard Lively, Gen Agent, K of C Insurance, Brownsburg, IN (317) 714-7021 January Schedule of Events at the Family Center Knights of Columbus: Jan 3: Council 560, Business Meeting 7 pm Tues Jan 10: Assembly 243, Business Meeting 7 pm Tues Jan 17: Council 560, Business Meeting 7 pm Tues Friday Dinners: Jan 13: Yorktown High School 6 pm Jan 20: St Lawrence 6 pm Hall Rentals: Private events: Jan 11, 21, 28 Exchange Club: Thursdays on Jan 5, 12, 19, 26 Sunrise Rotary: Fridays on Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 February Schedule of Events at the Family Center Knights of Columbus: Feb 7: Council 560, Business Meeting 7 pm Tues Feb 14: Assembly 243, Business Meeting 7 pm Tues Feb 21: Council 560, Business Meeting 7 pm Tues Special Events: Feb 4: St Mary Main Event (time to be announced) - Sat Feb 11: Annual Chili Cook-off (times to be announced) - Sat Friday Dinner: Feb 10: Prism Project 6 pm Hall Rentals: Private events: Feb 4, 19, 23, 26, 28 Exchange Club: Thursdays on Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 Sunrise Rotary: Fridays on Feb 3, 10, 17, 24 Bingo Play every Mon, Wed, and Fri. Early Bird play at 5:30 pm followed by Regular play at 7 pm. Our Muncie Bingo Hall is located at 4833 N
Knights of Columbus 3600 West Purdue Ave Muncie, IN 47304
Christmas Party a Success The annual Christmas Party this year was held at the Family Center on Tuesday, December 6 th. The gathering of an estimated 175 adults and 35 children took place complete with a wonderful buffet dinner followed by a visit from Santa Claus. It was a very successful event enjoyed by all in attendance. Thanks to all the working knights who helped to make the event so great with a special acknowledgement extended to Jeff Huff who once again chaired the gathering. The following photographs visually display the event: and bags of donated canned goods for the needy. The Hall was beautifully decorated The Hall was wall to wall people eager for the evening. More decorations of the season. The children were busy at their work table.
Knight Jeff Huff chaired the event. The buffet was wonderful! Jeanette and David Geisler just enjoying There were many tables of friends at the gathering. Knight Jeff Huff welcomes Santa to the party. Santa listening to the gift wishes of a youngster
In Memory of Sir Knight, Thomas (Tom) Patrick Eulitt, March 17, 1934 December 16, 2016 Tom fought the good fight but in the end his illness was too much and he died at age 82. He was a fine knight, husband, father and grandfather. He will be missed for his many accomplishments and contributions in Muncie Council 560 and Assembly 243. He was a knight of distinction who served in many capacities including Grand Knight, Faithful Navigator and District Deputy. His leadership style served to unite and always resulted in accomplishment. He served many years as Chair of the Muncie K of C Building Committee and recently saw the Hall and Parking Lot renovations he envisioned brought to completion. Tom Eulitt was a knight s knight who loved the K of C organization and believed in it as a devoted member. Finally, among his many attributes, we will miss his wit and insights. God speed to our special Knight Tom Eulitt and may he Rest in Peace! The assembly provided an Honor Guard at both the viewing on December 19 th and the funeral Mass on December 20 th. The photo below was taken of 4 th Degree participants at the viewing: Fourteen Sir Knights in Full Regalia served as Honor Guard for Sir Knight Tom Eulitt s viewing. Assembly 243 News On November 8, in an informal ceremony, District Deputy Robert Talbott installed the officers for Assembly 243. For the term July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 the officers are as follows: Joe McPherson, Faithful Navigator Jim Lombardi, Faithful Comptroller Father Dave Hellmann, Faithful Friar Joe Reinhard, Faithful Captain Kevin Durbin, Faithful Admiral Jim Cheslik, Faithful Purser Norman Gayda, Faithful Pilot Nick Bartkoski, Faithful Scribe Don Dennis, Inner Sentinel Jack Cain, Outer Sentinel Jack Holland, One Year Trustee Bill Moore, Two Year Trustee Leroy Rhea, Three Year Trustee
Assembly News (Continued) During October the Assembly held a book drive for the Veteran Hospitals of Indiana. We were able to collect over 500 books and 1200 magazines that were donated to the Marion Veteran s Hospital. They were very pleased with the donations to their library. In December the Assembly attended masses at St Francis and St Lawrence in Muncie, for the intention of their Faithfully Departed Brothers. All knights attending these masses were in formal attire. A third Muncie mass group attendance will be held on Sunday, January 29 at the 8:30 am St Mary Mass. All assembly Sir Knights are invited to attend in full regalia attire. This article was contributed by Faithful Navigator, Joe McPherson Council December Family of the Month Award Knight Jack Holland was honored as Family of the month for December at the December 20 th business meeting. Jack serves as Lecturer for the council and is Past Faithful Navigator. He recently attempted to rescue a neighbor from her burning home. His bravery in the attempt along with his strong support of the council support his receiving the award. Well Done Fellow Knight! Greg Smith (L), Family Service Committee Director, presents Family of the Month Award for December to Jack Holland. Reserve the Date of April 8 for the 4 th Annual K of C Awards Recognition Banquet Be sure to reserve Saturday April 8 th for our Annual Recognition Banquet. This banquet is the only semi-gala scheduled each year with a formal sit-down banquet and recognition of accomplishments by our knights. More information will follow in the March Newsletter but for now save the date on your calendar. Plan on attending this special event. Save the Date 7 th Annual Chili Cook-Off Challenge Saturday February 11 th 2017 The Chili Cook-off Challenge is back again this year. For the seventh year in a row the K of C Family Center will be filled with Chefs presenting their own secret recipes for all to sample. Please join us. This is open to everyone. You will taste all varieties of chili. You will be amazed at the themes that each team cooks up. And you will be the judge. You will get to vote on your favorite. Awards are presented for People s Choice, Judge s Choice, Best Theme & Presentation, and Top Fundraiser. And if you think you cook a pretty mean chili, sign up to Chef. The Cook-Off Challenge is limited to 14 Chefs. Chef registrations are due 01/13. Contact Mike Clohessy (765-744-8864 or rainscapesinc@aol.com) for details.