Joseph B. Cavallaro Council #4884 Knights of Columbus FEBRUARY 2018 S.K. Ed McGibbon Grand Knight Carl Bartolotti, P.G.K., Editor Newsletter@CavallaroCouncil.com Web-Master - Mike A. Nuccio www.cavallarocouncil.com GRAND KNIGHT S MESSAGE Brother Knights January was a bad beginning of the New Year with the snow blast that our general meeting had to be rescheduled. The general meeting took place Thursday, January 18 th 2018. The board is working and focusing on many new possibilities for the new coming year. I have seen the decline in attendance. Cavallaro Council would be appreciative if you can devote two (2) or three (3) hours a month. It would be rewarding to join me in this effort. The council seems to be road blocked trying to get Brother Knights back in the council community. I am looking for more team work and hope you can attend our next general meeting February 13, 2018 at 7:30 pm. For many of Cavallaro Brother Knights I am pleased to share with you all that one of our own, Treasurer S.K. Jerry Mandaro will be Saint Athanasius Holy Name Carnival Honoree. The celebration will be Saturday February 10 th 2018 at the Saint Athanasius Hall. If interested attending please contact Jerry Mandaro to reserve your ticket or tickets. It would be an honor to get many brothers to attend for all Jerry s great work with Saint Athanasius Church in addition to his service to our council. Continued on page 4
Council Officers Msgr. David L. Cassato Chaplain Columbiette Officers Msgr. David L. Cassato Chaplain S.K. Ed McGibbon Grand Knight Linda Scalici President S.K. Mike A. Nuccio Dep. Grand Knight Kay Calabrese Past President S.K. Chris LaSalle Chancellor Ann Ruggerio Vice President S.K. Scott O Donnell Rec. Sectry. Mary C. Guadagni Secretary S.K. Bob Vezzuso, PGK Financial Sectry. Mary Contini, P.P. Treasurer S.K. Jerry Mandaro Treasurer JoAnne Toigo, P.P. Financial Secretary S.K. Vinny Nerone Warden Christiane Valentine Sentinel S.K. James C. LaSalle, Sr. Advocate Phil Randazzo Lecturer Delegates to the State: Mike Imbasciani Inside Guard Linda Scalici Anthony Bianco Outside Guard Louise Gucciardo President S.K. Anthony Adamita Outside Guard Alternates to the State: SK Bob Toigo, PGK-FDD Trustee 3 Yr Mary Contini Past President SK Carl Bartolotti, PGK-FDD-PCC Trustee 2 Yr JoAnne Toigo Past President SK John V. Arcate, PGK-FDD Trustee 1 Yr Delegates to the Chapter: Delegates and Alternates to the Linda Scalici President Kings County Conference: Ann Ruggerio Vice President SK Ed McGibbon Grand Knight Mary Contini Past President SK Jim LaSalle, PGK-DD Past Gr. Knight Louise Gucciardo SK John V. Arcate, PGK-FDD Alt to the GK SK Carl Bartolotti, PGK-FDD-PCCAlt to the PGK Alternates to the Chapter: Kay Calabrese Past President Delegates to the L. I. Chapter: Christiane Valentine SK Ed McGibbon, GK SK Mike A. Nuccio, DGK SK James LaSalle, Sr., PGK-DD Insurance: SK John V. Arcate, PGK-FDD Vincent Valerio, GA, 1-917-770-1530 SK Bob Toigo, PGK Office: 718-646-0637 SK Vinny Nerone Sean Flanagan, FIC Field Agent Ph.- 718-554-0617 Cavallaro Club Officers: Jim La Salle, Sr. President John V. Arcate Vice President Scott O Donnell Secretary Bob Vezzuso Treasurer Mike A. Nuccio Sergeant at Arms Ed McGibbon Counsel Carl Bartolotti Trustee Jerry Mandaro Trustee Cavallaro Club Board of Directors: James C. LaSalle, Sr. John V. Arcate Bob Vezzuso Carl Bartolotti Ed McGibbon Patronize Our Advertisers! They Support Us By Taking An Ad In This Newsletter. Let Them Know You Are From The Knights Of Columbus And Thank Them For Advertising With Us. If you know of anyone wishing to advertise in our newsletter, please contact the editor, Carl Bartolotti at 732-408-5577 or e-mail: kccarl@aol.com Br. Mike A. Nuccio - Bulletin proof-reader Br. Vic DeVito, & Br. Damon Coromilas - Bulletin Assembler
Dear Sister Columbiettes: Our annual Four Seasons Card Party is Friday, April 27, 2018 at St. Dominic's. If anyone has anything they would like to donate, it would be greatly appreciated. New items ONLY please. Contact Linda Scalici @ 718-256-7731 or Joanne Toigo @ 718-376-8025 for any donations you may have, or bring to our meeting. Hope to see everyone at our next meeting, Monday, February 12, 2018 @ 7PM In case of sickness or death, please contact Vice President Ann Ruggiero @ 718-372-7496. Fraternally, Linda Scalici Madame President We are saddened to inform you of the passing of Richard Calabrese, husband of Past President Kay Calabrese. Our Prayers and Thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Continued from page 1 Please save the date for another event Sunday April 22, 2018 Cavallaro Council s Annual Dinner Dance which will be held at Sirico s Catering 13 th Ave & 80 th St Brooklyn, NY. This year the honoree will be Mr. Salvatore Iacullo. His dedication to our Faith, Country and Community is beyond excellence. Mr. Iacullo has exemplified throughout his life the 4 main principles of our Order: Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. Please join us as this is a wonderful honor to receive. Cavallaro Council extends its condolences to Brother Michael Imbasciani on the passing of his brother John. The Council also extends its condolence to passed Columbiette president Madam Kay Calabrese on the passing of her husband Richard. Fraternally, SK Ed Mc Gibbon, Grand Knight 4 8 8 4 Council News MOTIONS / RESOLUTIONS Motion by: PGK- Carl Bartolotti to expend the sum of $100.00 to increase the full page ad in the St. A s Carnival Journal honoring Br. Jerry Mandaro, to the Inside Cover. Second by Chris LaSalle, Discussion was moved vote taken, all in favor. Motion Passed.
Resolution by: PGK- Carl Bartolotti to expend the sum not to exceed $750.00 for the purpose of hosting a group of homeless people for dinner at the Council. Resolution to be discussed at the February Business Meeting. FS News: My Brother Knights 2nd Dues Notices have been sent out. If you have not done so yet, please pay your dues at your earliest convenience. It is important that our membership retains all its members. You belong to the largest Catholic- Fraternal organization in the world. Almost 2 million strong and those 2 million voices are loud and strong when it comes to protecting religious rights worldwide. Our dues average to 77 cents a week. That's 1/2 the cost of a cup of coffee. If you have internet access, you can pay your dues through our secure website via PayPal (fee applies). Fraternally, Bob Vezzuso, PGK, FS 718-234-1747 Our FOOD PROGRAM has been taken over by Br. Jerry Mandaro. Please help Jerry by donating NON-Perishable foods. THANK YOU JERRY!!!
FEBRUARY, 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thus Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 Officers Meeting 7 8 9 10 11 12 Columbiettes Meeting 13 Business Meeting 14 HAPPY VALENTI NES DAY 15 16 Texas Hold-em & Poker 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 C o u n c i l M e e t i n g s S t a r t P r o m p t l y A t 8 : 0 0 P. M. Offi cers Who Cannot Atten d Mu st Call the Co uncil by 7:30 P. M New York State Council State Deputy, Ken Latham Jr. Submitted by: John V. Arcate, PGK, FDD, PCC Administrative Assistant to the State Deputy Joseph B. Cavallaro Council #488 PGK, John V. Arcate, Admin. Assist. To the State Deputy
Kings County Corner Fraternally, Jim LaSalle, PGK Pro Life Mass: Was held on Sunday January 21 st at St. Athanasius Church. After Mass a re-dedication prayer ceremony was conducted outside the church in front of the stone for the un-born. A light collation was provided for those attending at the Council. Thanks to those who attended and supported this worthy cause; thanks for those who brought their spouses or friends to share our support. As you may notice I am not using any names; the reason being that there weren t enough names to list. Why you may feel that this Special Mass is not important enough to make an extra effort to attend is beyond me. The K of C has been the front runner for Right to Life and visual support is always needed. The Mass was scheduled at a very convenient time of day, the day was just beautiful as far as the weather conditions, the Mass was lovely; but you were MISSING! PGK- Carl Bartolotti Damon Coromilas Accountant DC Accounting and Tax Services 7402 14 th Avenue Brooklyn, N.Y. 11228 Phone 917-498-6608 Fax 347-586-0208 Damon@DCTAXMAN.com Member Cavallaro Council #4884
Sunday April 22, 2 018 At Sirico s Catering HOLD THIS DATE Annual Affair Committee Ed McGibbon General Chairman Chris LaSalle Co-Chairman & Ticket Chairman Scott O Donnell Raffle Chairman PGK - Bob Vezzuso PGK - Carl Bartolotti Journal Chairmen PLEASE HELP US WITH OUR JOURNAL ALL WE ASK IS THAT YOU SELL 1 AD Journal Contracts will come to you in the mail, at the Council, through -mail (that are printable) or by calling Carl Bartolotti @ 732-408-5577 or Bob Vezzuso @ 718-234-174
Sick and Welfare GOOD OF THE ORDER T he 50/50 wa s won by Br. D eacon Anthony f or $45.00 R emember you gotta be in it to win it so make an effort to attend our Business Meetin gs once a month Email Blasts To better the information and to keep the Blast's up to date, please feel free to send any information or events that needs to be sent in the emails blast. Please include as much information as you can provide, Ex: Event, Date, Time, location, description, etc. Please send all information to mnuch024@gmail.com. Please do not hesitate to call me with any questions @ 347-393-7102 Michael G. Rizzotto Licensed Manager Cusimano & Russo Funeral Home 2005 West 6 th Street Brooklyn, N.Y.11223 718-372-1348 800-759-2383 Fax 718-265-6912
Birthdays and Anniversaries in the Order February Birthdays Perry Allotta S.K. John V. Arcate, PGK, FDD, PCC Rev. Ronald D'Antonio Joe Fischetti Rev. John Gribowich, Jr. Norman Leto Giorgio Martorana Daniel Papandrea February Anniversaries S.K. Tony Corso, PGK S.K. Santo M. Cuccia Joe Fischetti Joseph D. Fonte Louis A. Gonzalez, II S.K. Jim C. LaSalle, Sr., PGK, FDD Rev. Richard E. Long S.K. Joseph Margiottiello Anthony Nastasi S.K. Chukwuma Nwachukwu Phil A. Randazzo Thomas G. Rogers Michael A. Romano Mike J. Romersa
Michael DeLuca Funeral Home, Inc. Michael DeLuca, Manager Personalized Concern And Services Services Available In All Areas Tel. 718-375-3696 Fax 718-236-2386 Member Cavallaro Council
INSURANCE INFORMATION: General Agent: Vincent Valerio - Field Agent: Sean Flanagan Office: 718-948-2579 CELL 1-718-554-0617 Our Field Agent is Sean Flanagan. Please do not hesitate to call either agent regarding your insurance. Sean would be happy to assist you with policies you may own even if they are not with the Knights of Columbus. All brother Knights should take advantage of the service our Order has to offer. Call them and be surprised by what they have to offer. You buy insurance anyway. Why not support our order and buy it from the Knights of Columbus. This is where our order gets the monies it uses to do all the charitable work around the world and to fight for Christian values in the courts and other venues. MONTHLY POKER NIGHT Friday, February 16 th will be our monthly Poker Night. As always there will be a Texas Hold'em tournament and a Dealer's Choice game.
New NEW Ne w Meetings Will Start at 7:30 PM in an effort to End earlier and attract more members. Please give us your opinions at the February Business Meeting. Please Notify The Council As Soon As Possible Of Change of Address Use the Coupon Below to Let Us Know If You Have Moved. Sick and Deceased: Please Notify D. G. K. Mike A. Nuccio @ 1-347-393-7102 Member Number Name Address City State Zip Phone Number P l e a s e P r i n t C l e a r l y ( ) Check here if this is a change of address/phone number Amount Enclosed: ( ) Annual $40.00 Make Your Check Payable and Mail to: Joseph B. Cavallaro Council # 4884 c/o Bob Vezzuso, P.G.K., F.S. 1962 59 th Street Brooklyn, NY 11204 ( ) Honor ar y $10.00 * * Age 65 and 25 years of continuous service.
Cigar Night Friday March 23, 2018 Cigar Night/Poker Night Presented By Joseph B. Cavallaro Council - Knights of Columbus Come join us on Friday 3/23 @ 6PM for an evening of fun and relaxation while enjoying your favorite cigar, great food, card games and fun. Open to all members, friends and ladies. Cigar Night Price: $45.00 per person- includes Buffet Dinner Coffee & Dessert, 1 Premium Drink (Port Wine, or Johnny Walker Gold, or Cognac), 2 Premium Cigar, 2 Choice Cigars. Dinner Only: $20.00 per person - Buffet Dinner Coffee & Dessert, 1 Beer, Soda or Wine. Pay bar available. 50/50 Raffles. TICKETS MUST BE PAID FOR IN ADVANCE, NO EXCEPTIONS. For Tickets or more info, please contact Mike A. Nuccio @ 1-347-393-7102.
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It s that time again. Remember Tuesday February 6 th at 4:30 PM at the Council Chambers, the Semi- Annual Audit will take place. The following Officers Must be there, Grand Knight, Treasurer, Financial Secretary, 3 Yr. Trustee, 2 Yr. Trustee, 1 Yr. Trustee.