Fourth Quarter 2009 - 2010

Grand Knights Message:

Tadd R. Klimmek – Grand Knight

Vivat Jesus Brother Knights,

It’s hard to believe but a year has almost passed since I became Grand Knight and a lot has changed. Before I get into the changes, I want to first report on the State Convention in Mackinac last month and our Fall Mentally Impaired Drive (MI or Tootsie Roll Drive). Join me in congratulating our new State Officers:
Tom Marcetti Sr – State Deputy Elect
Michael Malinowski – State Secretary Elect
Robert Fox – State Treasurer Elect
Ken Unterbring – State Advocate Elect
Tony Vittorini – State Warden Elect

I also would like to extend a special thank you to State Deputy John “R” Moody for the last two years of service. State Deputy John “R” Moody has strengthened the Knights greatly with his countless hours of service and dedication. His hard work should be appreciated by all.

This years Fall Mentally Impaired Drive was another success. We collected approximately $5,800.00 on Palm Sunday weekend and donated equally to six charities. These charities are Mary’s Children Family Center, St. John’s Hospital Kids on the Go, Down Syndrome Guild of Southeast Michigan, Rose Hill Center, On my Own of Michigan and St. Alan Special Needs Catechism. Thank you to everyone who helped out. There are plans all ready in the works to improve on these collections for next year. However, we can not continue this success without volunteers. Please plan appropriately and expect a phone call or email next Palm Sunday weekend to volunteer.

Next, let’s talk about all the change that has been occurring. First, Officer Elections were held on 6/8/10 and our new Officers for the 2010-2011 Fraternal Year are:
Grand Knight – SK Tadd R. Klimmek
Deputy Grand Knight – SK Anthony Recchia
Chancellor – Joel Karboske
Recorder – SK Joe Chase
Treasurer – SK Matthew Kennedy
Advocate – SK Rogerio Genio
Warden – SK Joe Guarino
Trustee 3rd Year – SK John Burg
Trustee 2nd Year – SK Terry Kilbride
Trustee 1st Year – SK Otto Soeding
Inside Guard – Harry Jajonie
Outside Guard – Manuel Antonio

Thank you to all our past officers and I look forward to another year furthering the Knights of Columbus.

Also, I would like to explain some of the other changes that have occurred in the past year. When the 2009-2010 fraternal year started, we had approximately 175 members. However, even with 10 new members this year, our membership now is at approximately 150. As stated in a prior newsletter, the Council has recently suspended many members for several years of unpaid dues. This process is now complete but I am fearful that another round of suspensions for unpaid dues may be necessary. As of today, there are approximately 20 members with outstanding dues. The Council is required to pay per capita taxes in the amount of $16.50 per member regardless if dues are collected. Thus, the Council is all ready behind $330.00 for these unpaid dues. That is $330.00 that could be used for a scholarship or to help a seminarian. Every dollar makes a difference. I need input from the Council on how to proceed with these members and how to remedy this problem in the future. Please contact me with any suggestions or comments.

Finally, I would like to extend a special invitation to all Knights to our end of the fraternal year social meeting. This is planned for 6/22/10 at 7:30 PM in the Shrine Conference Center. This is an informal social meeting open to everyone and will include food and beverages. In addition, we also expect to hand out our seminarian RSVP funds, the Frank and Mary Ward Scholarship award and the MI drive funds to each charity. Please join us for a fun and festive night of fraternalism.

Thank you to everyone for your help and keep making us great! Vivat Jesus.
 

Council Recognitions:

March

Knight of the Month: S.K. Terry Kilbride

Family of the Month: B.K. Matthew Kennedy

April

Knight of the Month: B.K. Gregory Bailey

Family of the Month: S.K. Larry Kehoe

Happy Birthday!!

Insurance Update:

WHY DO PEOPLE  BUY LIFE INSURANCE?

BECAUSE THEY HAVE CHARACTER…not because someone might die, because someone must go on living.

BECAUSE THEY LIKE GUARANTEED THRIFT…not for big returns on their money, but for certain return of their money.

BECAUSE THEY ENJOY SENDING MONEY TO THEMSELVES LATER IN LIFE…not to make them rich, but assure against want.

BECAUSE IT PROVIDES A HEDGE AGAINST TWO ECONOMIC DISASTERS…dying too soon or living to long.

BECAUSE IF A BANK REFUSES US, THE INSURANCE COMPANY CAN’T…life insurance provides the only guaranteed borrowing power when we may need it most.

BECAUSE IT IS A THRIFT PLAN SUPPORTED BY LOVE…it is a plan most likely to succeed, aided by a positive plan and an element of compassion.

BECAUSE WE NEED TIME, LIFE INSURANCE BUYS US TIME…time to complete our plans, turn our aspirations into realities and to grant our families a future, because we cannot know how much time has been granted us!

If you would like to be one of these people please contact your KofC Field Agent, Kevin Murphy, at 248-439-0409 or kevin.murphy@kofc.org

Future Dates to Remember:

Parish Party – 8/20/10

Dream Cruise – 8/21/10

Installation of State Officers – 8/21/10

Annual KofC Picnic – TBA

Installation of Council Officers – TBA

Council meeting – 2^nd and 4^th Tuesday of each month

From our Financial Secretary:

All dues can be remitted to our Financial Secretary

B.K. Ryan Rosevear

304 S Kenwood Ave

Royal Oak, MI 48067-3993

Meeting Reminder

If you have not been to a meeting in a while, here’s an opportunity to have a say so in the operations of the council. Our meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesday of the month.

Meetings are held in the Conference Center located in the Plaza with YaYa’s Chicken, on Woodward Ave. Just North of the Church. Park in the Northwood Church Parking lot and enter through the rear of the building. It is mandatory that you present a current membership card to enter the meetings.

One Nation, Under God

Did you know? In 1954, Congress after a campaign by the Knights of Columbus, added the words, 'under God,' to the Pledge. The Pledge was now both a patriotic oath and a public prayer.

Pray for our Troops

Please say a prayer for the safety of those men and women who protect our freedom with their lives.

Visit our Web Site

Make sure to visit the council’s web site to keep track of our busy schedule.

News submissions are invited from all our Brothers, Officers, Directors and

Committee Chairs to be included in our newsletter.

Address all information to:    

GK Tadd Klimmek (313) 300-6080   Email: tadd_klimmekroose@yahoo.com

Council  Meetings

Our meetings are held in the Church Conference Center.

North of the church in the commercial strip center, across Northwood Blvd. Near Ya-Ya’s Chicken.

Park in the Northwood parking lot and enter thru the rear of the building.

Meetings are the 2^nd & 4^th Tuesday of the month

At 7:30p

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Our Little Flower

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 Knights of Columbus

National Shrine of the Little Flower

Council No. 12408

A Parish based Council

2100 West Twelve Mile Rd.

Royal Oak, MI 48073

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When you visit www.kofc.org, our official website, spend some time on the insurance portion of the site.  This will help keep you well versed on this fraternal benefit offered to all members.

 Vivat Jesus

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