KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SPALDING COUNCIL 427

DECEMBER 2018 NEWSLETTER

From Your Grand Knight Happy December Everyone! Here is what your Council has been up to: Our November meeting was dedicated to those Brother Knights that we have lost this past year with our annual Memorial Mass. This year, we re-membered 9 deceased members. The Council also remembered the mem-bers of the Ladies Auxiliary that died this year. There was a great turnout by members and refreshments were served afterwards. A big Thank You to the 4th Degree Knights who served as Honor Guard for this event. The Council hosted a Major Degree at the Hall on November 18th. A total of 3 Brother Knights received their 3rd Degree at this event. Thank You to all who participated at this event. Don’t forget that the Hall will be open on New Year’s Day for our annual Open House. This is when members can come in and pay their annual dues. There will be more information in next month’s newsletter. In next month’s newsletter, we will have the results of our annual Coats for Kids drive. We are always looking for volunteers to help with our Tuesday Night Din-ners and Raffle, and our Friday Night Fish fry. Please consider helping on some Tuesday or Friday night. Or just come out to have dinner on one of those nights, to help support your Council. We thank all those who contin-ue to help. You make the dinners a success. As always, please recruit a Catholic gentleman to join our order. Form 100’s are located in the office at the Hall. Please talk to our agent Clint Coulter about insurance. The Council need 26 new members in this fiscal year to attain Star Council. I think we can do it. Do you know a Catholic Gentleman to ask? Our next Council Meeting will be Thursday, December 20, 2018 at 7:00 pm. One week prior to that date (December 13, 2018) will be the Third-Degree Club Board of Director’s Meeting at 5:00pm, and the Council Officer’s Meeting following at 6:00pm. All meetings will take place at the Hall. Take time during this season of Advent to spend time with family, and to praise our Lord Jesus Christ for the many blessings that we have in our life. Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon his shoulder. And his name will be called Wonderful, Coun-selor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace”. Until next month my friends,

Vivat Jesus, Ed

SPADING COUNCIL #427 OFFICERS

Chaplain—Msgr. Jason Gray

Grand Knight—Ed Garrett

Deputy Grand Knight—Louis Kanowsky

Chancellor—Terry Cochran

Financial Secretary—Scott Diestelkamp

Treasurer—Tim Stried

Recording Secretary—Dennis Goett

Warden—Tom Staub

Inside Guard—Jim Sanders

Outside Guard—Tom Goossen

Advocate—Ron Hahn

Trustees—Doug Booher

Sam Joseph

Bakhos Alwan

LADIES AUXILIARY OFFICERS

President—Mary Diekemper

Vice-President—Ann Williams

Secretary—Carol Bohan

Treasurer—Pam Goett

Sergeant at Arms—Judy Garrett

Chaplain—Judy Garrett

Trustee—Gloria Christian

THIRD DEGREE CLUB OFFICERS

President—Sam Joseph

Vice-President—Bill Miller

Treasurer—Paul Sullivan

Secretary—Louis Kanowsky

Directors—Scott Diestelkamp

John Kunkle

Ed Garrett

Perry Anderson

Bakhos Alwan

Matt Weisbruch

INSURANCE AGENT

Clint Coulter 217-979-1488

clinton.coulter@kofc.org

HALL MANAGER

Lee Williams 309-692-9696

hallmanager@kofcspalding.com

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Vocations Raffle

A big THANK YOU to all of you who contributed to our

Vocations Raffle. The Council this year had great partici-

pation. The raffle ended November 29th. Drawing for

prizes was held December 1, 2018. There were 20 prizes

that were given away with the grand prize of $10,000.00.

Proceeds from this raffle go to benefit the Illinois Voca-

tions Support Fund.

Streator Council to Host 2018 Night of Knights:

The 2019 “Night of Knights” will take place on Saturday, April 6th, 2019 in Streator, Illinois. Nomination ap-

plications for a candidate must be turned in to Chapter officials by Monday, December 31, 2018. Questions in

the application for the nominee must be specific and filled out in detail (Ex: offices held in the Council or

State, Parish Involvement, and Community Involvement). If you know of a special Knight who is deserving of

this award, please contact Grand Knight Ed Garrett to receive an application. Prerequisites for nomination are:

The Brother Knight shall be a member in good standing, or in good standing at the time of his death; the nomi-

nating Council shall be located in the Peoria Diocese; and the Council shall have paid its Chapter dues for the

fraternal year. You may even nominate a deceased member. All deceased members selected shall be honored

at the Mass that will be held on the evening of the recognition dinner. A certificate shall be presented to the

family at the dinner. Details of the evening are still in the planning stage. As information becomes available, an

update will be printed.

Friday Night Fish Fry

Don’t feel like cooking? Then please join us every Fri-day night (unless otherwise noted) for our Friday Night Fish & Chicken Dinners. We have 3 types of fish dinners and a shrimp dinner. All meals are $12.00. All meals come with your choice of baked potato, French fries, or potato salad; cole slaw; bread and butter; and drink (water, tea, or coffee). Best Fish in town. Adult drinks are extra at the bar. Dinners can also be “Take Out”. There is also a 50/50 drawing. Tickets are 3 for $2.00, or 9 tickets for $5.00. You need not be present to win. Drawing is at 7:00pm. You could be the winner. We also have Pull Tabs. 1 pull for $1.00. Come see us on

Friday nights.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PRICE OF OUR FRI-

DAY NIGHT DINNERS HAS BEEN RAISED TO

$12.00.

Tuesday Night Jackpot Raffle

Please join us every Tuesday night at the Hall from 5:00pm to 7:00pm for our “Tuesday Night Jackpot Raffle”. You must be present to win. Tickets are $.50 each or 12 tickets for $5.00, 26 tickets for $10.00, or 60 tickets for $20.00. THERE ARE LESS THAN 33 NUMBERS LEFT ON THE BOARD. CHANCES OF WINNING THE JACKPOT INCREASE EVE-RY WEEK. YOU COULD BE THAT LUCKY WINNER. There is a great food menu on Tuesday nights. All food is served from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. 1st Tuesday of the month: Steak Fry- $17.00 The price includes beer and soda from 5:00pm-8:00pm. There are also sandwiches- $5.00. 2nd Tuesday of the month: Chicken Wings - 1 pound: $7.00 or Sandwiches- $5.00 3rd Tuesday of the month: Chicken Dinner - 2-piece chicken: $7.00, 4-piece chicken: $10.00 or Sandwiches- $5.00 4th Tuesday of the month: Pork Chop- $6.00 or Sandwiches- $5.00. 5th Tuesday of the month: Sandwiches- $5.00. of French fries, potato salad, or chips. All meals are served with your choice of French fries, potato salad, or chips.

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Spalding Council Annual Chili Cook-Off (See Flyer Enclosed)

Please join us Sunday afternoon, December 16 from 12:00 noon to whenever for the “International Chili Federation Annual Chili Cook-Off”, at the Spalding Council #427 Hall on Radnor Road. Chili lends itself to countless variations. Everyone seems to have their own special recipe. Come join us and enter your best chili recipe to see if you measure up to having the best tasting chili. If you win, you will earn bragging rights until next year’s competition. To compete, sign up at the bar. Bring your chili in to the Hall by 12:30 the day of competition. Judging will start at 1:30 pm. General consumption will begin at 2:00 pm and last until the chili is gone. Baked goods to go along with the chili are also appreciated. To be a Judge, you should also sign up at the bar. For more information, please contact Gene Peters.

Are You Looking for a Location for Your Next Event? Look No Further Than The Knights of Columbus Hall Located at 7403 N. Radnor Road. OUR SPACIOUS HALL IS AVAILABLE TO HOST YOUR SPECIAL EVENT. ALLOW OUR VENUE TO SHOWCASE YOUR WEDDING AND WEDDING RECEPTION, DINNER EVENT, BUSINESS OR COMPANY FUNCTION, BIRTHDAY PARTY, FAMILY AS WELL AS INFORMAL GET-TOGETHERS. THE BANQUET ROOM CAN SEAT 300 COMFORTABLY AND HAS AMPLE DANCE FLOOR SPACE, PERFECT FOR WED-DING RECEPTIONS. WE HAVE AN ADJACENT FULL-SERVICE BAR WITH OUTDOOR BEER GARDEN. VIDEO GAMING IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR THOSE OVER 21 YEARS OF AGE. KITCHEN FACILITIES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR USE AT AN ADDITIONAL COST FOR YOUR CATERING NEEDS. OUTDOORS, OUR SPACIOUS BACKYARD CAN HOST OUTDOOR WEDDINGS. CONTACT HALL MANAGER LEE WILLIAMS FOR ADDITONAL INFORMATION AT (309) 692-9696. LET THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HALL CUSTOMIZE YOUR EVENT TO MAKE IT MEMORABLE.

LET THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HALL CUSTOMIZE YOUR EVENT TO MAKE IT MEMORABLE

Newsletter

This newsletter is published monthly by Spalding Council #427 of Peoria, Illinois. It is published to inform those members unable to attend the monthly Council meeting, of Council activities and business. If you wish to submit articles or items for the newsletter, please make sure that they are submitted to Hall Manager, Lee Williams, no later than the Monday before the monthly Council meeting (which occurs on the 4th Thursday every month). Lee’s email is hallmanager@kofcspalding.com If you have an email account and would like to get the newsletter via email (and save a little postage), send a notification to Hall Manager, Lee Williams, at the email address above. VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: www.kofcspalding.com.

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BOOKED

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Progressive Jackpot

5 to 7

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7 Bridge 10am

Fish fry 5 to 7

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BOOKED

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BOOKED

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4th degree meeting

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14 Bridge 10am

Fish fry

5 to 7

Friends of Bukoba

Bake sale

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BOOKED

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Chilli cook-off

6pm BOOKED

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18 10 am & 6pm Bridge

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Hibernians7pm

20 11am

St Vincent bridge 12

5PM Directors 6PM Officers

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Fish fry

5 to 7

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Deadline for council newsletter Closed Christmas

Eve

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Christmas day

Closed

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27 Closed

Council Meeting

7pm Ladies Aux

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Fish fry

5 to 7

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Notes:

BOOZE BASKET RAFFLE

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Chile Cookoff

December 16, 2018

Raffle Tickets

Now On Sale

$1.00 per ticket