Joseph B. Cavallaro Council # 4884 Knights of Columbus March 2009 James C. LaSalle Sr., Grand Knight PGK Bob Vezzuso, Editor Grand Knight s Message My Brother Knights As we finalize plans for our 49th annual affair(please see details in the this newsletter) the 50th Anniversary Committee is making preparations for our year long celebration culminating with the Golden Anniversary Dinner and Dance. The calendar of events will be printed in an upcoming issue of our newsletter so that each of you will have the opportunity to participate in as many activities as you would can. The one activity that you absolutely do not want to miss is Golden Jubilee Dinner and Dance. Everyone who can be there will be there. Don't miss out on a chance to see the "old boys" again and relive the days of old. Frankly, there is no excuse. If you need transportation, we will make it available. If you can't afford transportation, we will make it affordable. Don't worry, be happy. Just come! We can't wait to see you! Start to plan for a great time. You have a whole year to rest up, save up and get out of the house. You'll have a great time. Fraternally James C. LaSalle, Sr., GK Council Officers Msgr. David L. Cassato Chaplain Columbiette Officers Rachel Barbaro President James C LaSalle Sr., PGK Grand Knight Rose Srebrenick John V. Arcate, PGK, DD Deputy G. K. Maria Mazzocchi Vice President Bob Vezzuso, PGK Financial Secretary Mary Ferlazzo, P.P. Secretary Bill Holliday Chancellor Mary Contini, P.P. Treasurer Michael Petolino, PGK, FDD Recording Secty JoAnne Toigo, P.P. Financial Secretary Carl Bartolotti, PGK, FDD, PCC Treasurer Nancy Derasmo Sentinel Mario Cacace Warden Delegates to the State Carl Bartolotti, PGK, FDD, PCC Advocate Rachel Barbaro President Michael Petolino, PGK, FDD Trustee 3 Years Rose Srebrenick, P.P. John V. Arcate, PGK, DD Trustee 2 Years Alternates to the State Delegates and Alternates to the State Mary Contini Convention JoAnne Toigo James C. LaSalle, PGK Grand Knight Delegates to the Chapter Michael Petolino, PGK, FDD Past Gr. Knight Rachel Barbaro President John V. Arcate, PGK, DD Alt to the GK JoAnne Toigo Bob Vezzuso, PGK Alt to the PGK Mary Contini Delegates to the L. I. Chapter Jean Angelo James LaSalle, PGK Alternates to the Chapter Michael Petolino, PGK, FDD Rose Srebrenick Carl Bartolotti, PGK, FDD, PCC Mary Ferlazzo John V. Arcate, PGK, DD Bob Vezzuso, PGK William Holliday Knight s Insurance Agent John Scherer 718-376-4336 Council News CHARITY: Our First And Foremost Watchword. The Council / Club donated the old TV, which works well, to a man connected to the HeartShare Organization. He goes by the initials R.D. and is confined to a wheelchair. He has been a resident in the houses sponsored by HeartShare and just recently, R.D. decided to try living on his own; however he started his new apartment with nothing. His family is financially limited, his parents are deceased, and his only brother is severely autistic. Timing is everything. We called HeartShare and asked if anyone could use a good used TV and bingo! We hit the jackpot! R.D. was just preparing to move. Thanks to Bob Vezzuso & Mike Petolino, who delivered the TV right to R.D. s apartment on Saturday 2/21, He is able to watch his favorite TV & Cable shows. Page 2 of 12
49th. ANNUAL DINNER & DANCE FRIDAY - APRIL 17, 2009 at BELLA VITA 1919 Hylan Blvd. Staten Island, NY 1-718-667-5656 COCKTAIL HOUR: 7:30 PM DINNER: 8:30-11:30 CALL: CARL BARTOLOTTI (732-671-3202) JIMMY LaSALLE ( 718-645-6568 ) MENU Appetizer: Hot Antipasto, Fresh Mozzarella & Tomato Shrimp & Baked Clams Aregenato Pasta: Choice of: Rigatoni Malanzana or Penne Vodka Salad: Caesar Salad Choice Entree: Stuffed Pork Chops, Combination Seafood Chicken Bella Vita Style, Swordfish Marichiara Steak Marsala Desert: Assorted Ice Cream Occasion Cake or Pastries Brown Coffee, Tea, Espresso Tickets: $ 67.50 p.p. Please Remember Your JOURNAL ADS & BOOSTERS CALL: BOB VEZZUSO AT 718-234-1747 Our Council now has a new wide screen LCD TV. Watch for information in our bulletin regarding social events we are planning. There are plans for a "VIRTURAL BOWLING CONTEST" and other sport activities. A "VIRTURAL BOXING MATCH" is also planned in the up-coming months. Why not join us on these relaxing social and fun evenings. Our "CARD PLAYERS" of Cavallaro, have been enjoying themselves on the 2nd. or 3rd. Friday of each month. If you have not attended any of these games yet, do so on March 20th. Page 3 of 12 Page 4 of 12 50 th Anniversary Activities Attention Members: As part of our year long 50 th Anniversary Celebration, the council will be making a trip to Walter Reed Medical Canter in Bethesda, Maryland in Spetember, 2009 to visit with Solidiers, Sailors, and Airmen from the Wounded Warrior Project. The trip will be overnight and will also include cisits to other memorials in the area. SPACE IS EXTREMELY LIMITED!! If you are interested in going, please contact PGK Robert Toigo at 718-376-8025 or GK James LaSalle at 718-645-6568. More information will follow in future newsletters. Nostalia Night and Dinner at the council. In April, 2010, the council will host a Nostalgia Night as part of our 50 th Anniversary Celebration. The day is yet to be announced. At this time, all members who have any pictures or videos or movies are asked to LEND them to coucil for display at this event. All materials will be safegarded and returned after the 50 th Annversary Dinner Dance. Please contact PGK Robert Toigo at 718-376-8025 to make arrangements to get the items to the council. 50 th Anniversary News We are well into the preparations for the celebration of our 50 anniversary. Our Council has planned events every month starting in April of 2009 right through May 2010. The themes of these events are based on the four principles of our Order; Charity, Unity, Fraternity & Patriotism. Please keep in mind that the celebration is a year long program with special events along the way. It is not designed for just the active members, but rather designed for all our membership to participate in. We want you with us during these special events. Please try to support them. We can, and are willing to cater to your special needs in order for you to attend any function; just call us! The included calendar should be kept by you for future references, and check it each month for changes in dates. Each month you receive a bulletin, the calendar will reflect any new changes.
Our first major event will be hosting a 1st. Degree in Honor of the Charter Members of Our Council. Certificates will be given out to the new members taking the 1st. degree and will have all the Charter Members names printed on the certificate. It would be an Honor for these new members to actually meet those men who were adventurous to form our Council. If you are a Charter Member, please make every effort to join us for the Degree. If you have difficulty getting to us, please let us know and we will make arrangements for you to come and be taken home. Another major event will be held on September 18, 2009 ( note the date change ) a visit to Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington DC. This trip will be an overnight and limited; ( only 7 people can visit the wounded soldiers from any organization ) I am happy, and at the same time sad to say that there are no more vacancy s available. All 7 slots have been filled for the trip. The Council will provide gifts for the veteran patients we visit. The actual Dinner & Dance is scheduled for May 2010 and a confirmed date will follow. The affair is going to be held on a SUNDAY in the AFTERNOON to make it more available to our senior members. This affair is promised to be truly an affair to remember. Making it even better requires YOUR attendance. Please make plans to attend, watch future bulletins for important information regarding tickets, transportation, discounts and more. We are trying everything to make it easy for you to celebrate with us, take advantage of what we can offer and have a fabulous time. Call any of the committee men listed and tell us your needs. 50 th Anniversary Celebration Calendar of Events - April 2009 to May 2010 1. Month Long Special Membership Drive April 2009 2. 1 st Degree in Honor of All Charter Members of Cavallaro Council May 20, 2009 3. Attend July 4 th Parade with "Float" June 27, 2009 4. Sponsor Picnic for Children from the HeartShare organization August 8, 2009 5. Trip to Walter Reed Veterans Hospital September 18, 2009 6. Memorial Mass in Council November 14, 2009 7. Children's Christmas Party December 13, 2009 8. Special Adults Christmas Party December 15, 2009 9. Youth Day [ free throw ] January 2010 10. Tribute to the Un-Born January 17, 2010 11. Chaplain & Clergy Appreciation Night March 9, 2010 12. Nostalgia Night and Dinner in Council April 13, 2010 13. 50-th. ANNIVERSARY DINNER & DANCE MAY 16, 2010 State News Charity at Joseph B. Cavallaro Council. Check out the NYS website Knights in Action page 2. Our efforts in hosting the Children s Christmas Party, the Special Adults Christmas Party, the clothes donated to C.H.I.P.S. and the food donated to St. A s is being highlighted on page 2 of Knights in Action on the State Council s Website: http://www.newyorkknights.com/knightsinaction2.html Also check out the February New York State Bulletin page 11!! HONORARY CHAIRMAN JIM LaSALLE, GK 718-645-6568 GENERAL CHAIRMAN CARL BARTOLOTTI 732-671-3202 Supreme News VICE CHAIRMAN BOB TOIGO 718-376-8025 Supreme has contacted me and informed me our Christmas Charity efforts will be highlighted on their website during the month of February. TICKET CHAIRMAN JOHN ARCATE, DD 732-706-1034 RAFFLE CHAIRMAN MIKE PETOLINO 718-921-3403 JOURNAL CHAIRMAN BOB VEZZUSO 718-234-1747 Fraternally, PGK Bob Vezzuso, Editor Page 5 of 12 Page 6 of 12
Columbiette News Our February social night was a very nice evening. It was our basket night and there were really lovely baskets. Many thanks to all who attended and donated them. Again, dues are in order for 2009 - $15.00. Please see JoAnne Toigo at our MONDAY, MARCH 9th business meeting, or send your check made out to JOSEPH B. CAVALLARO COLUMBIETTES. and mail to JoAnne Toigo, 1305 Avenue O, Brooklyn. NY 11230., Any Columbiette who has not paid dues by March 31st will be automatically suspended, so please send your dues in. On SUNDAY, MARCH 29th, we will have our Memorial Mass for deceased Columbiettes at St. Athanasius Church - 10:00 A.M. Mass. Please try to attend to remember our deceased Sisters. PLEASE NOTE: The last few years we have had breakfast at our Council. However, at this same mass, the Board of District Deputies will be attending - followed by breakfast in St. Athanasius auditorium. Because of this, we thought it best to join our Brother Knights in the auditorium. Cost for full breakfast is $15.00 per person. If you wish to attend, please call Mary Ferlazzo at 718-259-1218 for reservations, or see her at our MONDAY, MARCH 9th business meeting. Our deepest condolences to the family of Rose Srebrenick who passed away suddenly on February 21st. Rose was a faithful and most helpful Sister Columbiette and she will be sorely missed. Continued prayers for Theresa Romersa and Mike Petolino. Prayers also for Vita Gsllese who is presently hospitalized. Hopefully she will be home and well soon. Fraternally, Rachel Barbaro, President More Council News Editor s Note We are in need of advertisers for our newsletter. The money we receive for advertising defrays the cost of publishing it and we are not covering our costs at this time. As a matter of fact, we have not covered our costs for many years and we have lost advertisers over time. The cost for postage alone is almost $50.00 per month. Then there is the cost of printing which also runs about $50.00 a month. Multiply that by 11 issues. That s $1,100 a year. We are collecting $50.00 a year from the 4 remaining advertisers. That s only $200. If you are a member with a business, please consider taking an ad. If you know of any business that would be interested, please talk to them and have them consider taking an ad. Fraternally, PGK Bob Vezzuso, Editor If you have information you would like to have printed in this newsletter, please submit it to me in an e-mail (no attachments please) as you like to see it print at CavallaroCouncil@GMail.com (and please run spell-check, too). It takes me many hours over a course of a few days format and edit this newsletter. It then it takes me many more hours to get it printed and prepared for mailing. It takes you 15 minutes to type an article in an e-mail and send it. For me to type and/or edit information to be published just adds more time and work to my schedule. We are all busy with our personal and professional lives. If we all work together, it makes my job easier in getting this newsletter out in a timely manner. Fraternally, PGK Bob Vezzuso, Editor Page 7 of 12 Page 8 of 12
Birthdays and Anniversaries in the Order March Birthdays March Anniversaries Rev. Al Barozzi Sal Cali, Jr. Izzy A. Chinnici George J. D'Alessandro Anthony J. D'Orsi Vincent W. Filingeri, Jr. Louis A. Gonzalez, II Jim F. Hamill Jim C. LaSalle, Sr, GK PGK Gus M. Angelo Vinny P. DeGiulio PGK Gene V. Pagnotta Jimmy J. Vaughn Frank Vitale Sick and Welfare Please remember in your prayers all our brothers, sisters, and their families, who are in ill health. Also remember our brothers and sisters who have gone to their final reward, and those who have no one to pray for them. Please contact the council if you know of a sick or deceased brother. Please Notify The Council As Soon As Possible Of: Change of Address Please Let Us Know If You Have Moved By Using The Coupon Below. Sick and Deceased Please Notify D. G. K. John V. Arcate At 732-706-1034, Of Any Sick Or Deceased Brother Or Family Member. As Of March 1 st, Your 2008 Traveling Card Will No Longer Be Valid. Please Pay Your 2009 Dues ASAP All Articles Must Be Submitted At Least 10 Days Prior To the End of the Month. Sun 1 2 3 8 Daylight Savings Time (-1) 9 March, 2009 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Officer 10 15 16 17 22 23 29 Founder's Day (1882) Social Log Isl Chap at OL Mt. Carmel 30 31 Business St. Patrick's Day 24 25 4 5 6 <>< 7 11 12 13 <>< 14 18 19 4th Degree at OL Mt. Carmel St. Joseph's Day 20 <>< 21 26 27 <>< 28 Newsletter Deadline Happy St. Patrick s Day Sun April, 2009 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 April Fool's Day 2 3 <>< 4 Member Number Name Address City State Zip Phone Number Please Print Clearly ( ) Check here if this is a change of address/phone number Amount Enclosed: ( ) Annual $35.00 ( ) Honorary $10.00 * Make Your Check Payable and Mail to: * Age 65 and 25 years Joseph B. Cavallaro Council # 4884 of continuous service. c/o PGK Bob Vezzuso, F. S. 1962 59 th Street Brooklyn, NY 11204 Page 9 of 12 5 Palm Sunday 12 Easter Page 10 of 12 6 7 13 19 20 26 27 Newsletter Deadline Social Log Isl Chap at Baron DeKalb Officer 14 Business 8 21 22 District at Cardinal Stritch 9 Holy Thursday 10 <>< Good Friday 15 16 17 18 4th Degree at OL of Loretto 28 29 30 11 23 24 25 Council s Start Promptly At 8:00 P.M. Any Officer Who Cannot Attend Must Call the Council by 7:30 P. M.
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