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Council Newsletterrother Knights:

As I write this, we have one fish fry behind us. On that Friday we served a bit over 400 meals and, while we had a few “bumps in the road”, I am always amazed how our team gets everything accomplished – great work. A big thanks to all who helped out – from inventory, ordering, set-up, order takers, those accepting cash/credit card payments, cooks, meal servers, runners, desserts, drinks, bar, dishwashers, cleanup – whether you worked outside at the concession stand or inside – many thanks. And, once again, thanks to the Ladies Auxiliary and to all the wives who helped out. Please keep the desserts coming. As a former GK stated, “Not saying that men cannot cut it, but we really like the way you slice it”.

With this said, we still need more help for the remaining fish fries. If you helped last Friday, - see you again this Friday. If you were busy and unable to help last week, we need your help. We invite you to join us this Friday. We especially need some help to cleanup and reset the cafeteria after serving.  Tasks normally take about one hour (7:00-8:00 pm). If you can help put away FF supplies, help fold up tables and sweep the floor - we need your assistance on Friday.    

As demonstrated by our teamwork at the fish fries, the season of Lent is a great time to show how we, as Brother Knights are involved with all parts of our parish’s life and continue to Build the Domestic Church (BDC) at SEAS. In a recent Knight’s article, I read that all Knights are invited to use Lent as a “Formation of the Heart - a heart that is merciful, gives itself freely for others. A heart that lets itself be pierced by the spirit so as to bring love along the roads that lead to our brother and sisters. During this Lent, let us all as the Lord to make our hearts like yours”.

I am pleased to let you know the Council received a $500 check from Supreme under the KC Food for Families Reimbursement Program.  This program recognizes the Council's efforts - our volunteer hours and donations to No Hunger Holiday, Fr Bob Gettinger's Outreach, Thanksgiving Turkey Drive and Food For the Poor. Thanks to everyone who made these programs successful.

Thanks to Brother Clarke Winkle for hosting the recent blood drive. I am pleased to report that 21 people donated blood.

The Council will be hosting a First Degree Ceremony at our next meeting, March 1st. If you know of someone who would like to join us, please contact Brother Jim Ebone or myself.

Please remember to say three Hail Mary’s for the end of abortion and terrorism.

Feel free to contact myself or any of the officers with questions, concerns and or issues regarding any of our Council activities. Remember, this is your Council. So, speak up and get involved - “drive the bus” (or at least consider being the backup driver)!

Steve BorgmeyerGrand Knight Council 11382

BUpcoming Calendar

Meetings March 1 Council Meeting 7 pm

March 5 Social Meeting

Events March 2 Fish FryMarch 9 Fish Fry

March 16 Fish FryMarch 23 Fish FryMarch 30 Fish Fry

GRAND KNIGHT’S REPORT

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The Council was called to order at 7:00 pm by GK Steve Borgmeyer. Brother George Nagel led the council in praying the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary. The council then joined in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. The recorder then read the roll of officers. 11 officers were present, leaving 4 absent.

35 members were in attendance including officers.The minutes of the preceding meeting were approved as posted in the newsletter.Reading of Applications - Transfers: None Applications: None

Grand Knight’s Report – • Remember to wear your Knights shirt to church on Sunday 2/4.• Ed Spence and Jerry Herbert discussed the $500 donation to the State

Pro-life Initiative. They also discussed the P.A.L. program consisting of 5 Pro-Life Activities. Our Grand Knight has the form.

Communications -• Thank you letters were received from Fr. Bob Burkemper, Deacon Dave

Ewing, Sister Patricia, an dMark & Jason Koenemann.

Chaplain’s Report - Father D’Amico• No Report

Treasurer’s Report - Joe Dortenzo• No Report

Financial Secretary’s Report - Tom Hecei• There was good response from the 1st dues mailing. The 2nd mailing will

go out shortly.

Program Director - John GablerJohn called upon the Directors and Committee Chairmen for their report:

Membership - Jim Ebone• Upcoming Clown events included the Special Olympics on April 28th and

the Senior Community Dance.

Church Activities Director - Sam Mehmert• A new list would be passed around for sign-up regarding weekly

commitment to the Vocation Chalice program.• Catholic Men for Christ would be held on 2/4/18 at the Touhill Center on

the UMSL campus.• Knights can sign up for the 4-5pm hour on Sunday in the Adoration

Chapel• Russ Maschek promoted the upcoming CRHP weekends. February

17/18th will be the weekend for women. March 3/4th will be the men’s weekend.

Pro-Life Director - George Nagel• Discussed the Roses for Life campaign.• Bill Gorden will be praying at Planned Parenthood on Saturday morning

2/3/18.

• The Knights of Columbus emblem was present on many of the signs displayed during the Pro-Life Rally and march in January.

• The 40 Days for Life campaign is starting. The chosen day for SEAS will be determined next month.

• The ‘Pain Capable law’ passed the Missouri House of Representatives, but was defeated in the Senate.

Community Activities Director - Jim Pomeroy• Fish Fry: Steve Loeffler reported that dinners would be $10 this year.

Sugar free desserts were needed.• Volunteers are needed to help move items from purgatory after 6:30pm

Mass on Ash Wednesday.• First time volunteers for the Fish Fry should seek out Steve Loeffler, John

Gabler, Fred Gattas, or Joe Dortenzo for direction.

Youth Activities Director - Dennis Henry Jr.• The Free Throw Contest had 14 participants. The winners are eligible to

participate in the District event at Duchesne high school on February 6th at 7pm.

Council Activities Director - Clarke Winkle • Knights of Columbus of Eastern Missouri will sponsor the Inaugural

Family Hockey Game, between the St. Louis Blues and the Washington Capitals, on Monday April 2nd at 7pm.Tickets are $37.50. See Clarke for details.

Family Activities Director - Joe Schlup• Knight of the Month: Andy Loeffler• Family of the Month: Kerry and Sue Iffrig

Member Biography - Neal Lang was born in Milwaukee. He graduated from Flight School

and was a helicopter pilot in Vietnam. He retired after 25 years in the military. Neal is involved in a shipping container business. He moved to St. Charles in 1992 and lives in Bogey Hills. Neal has 2 sons in Washington D.C. and 1 in Atlanta. Neal has 5+ grandchildren.

Unfinished Business• Tom Grelle mentioned the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree

Exemplification, to be held on March 3rd, 2018. Applications are now being accepted. Please let any 3rd degree Knights know about this opportunity.

New Business • None• The Charity Committee gave their report. The council approved the

following donations:• $510 - Serra Club Priests Appreciation Dinner (1st vote)• $200 - Duchesne HS Graduation Finale• $150 - Kristen Ritter’s Mission Trip

Insurance Agent’s Report - Bill Warneke• No Report

District Deputy - Tony Battles• March 10/11 will be Church Council Drive Weekend• March 12th through 18th is Council Outreach Week• Jerry Herbert discussed the Family Icon

Secret Handshaker - Andy Loeffler - Winner: Ed Spence50-50 Winner - Jerry HerbertAttendance Winner - Tony Battles

A closing prayer was said and the meeting adjourned. Refreshments were served.

Respectfully submitted - Tom Dill, Recorder

Roll Call of Officers• Chaplain Absent• Grand Knight Present• Deputy GK Present• Chancellor Present• Treasurer Present

• Financial Sec. Present• Recorder Present• Advocate Absent• Warden Present• Inside Guard Present• Outside Guard Present

• Trustee 1 Year Absent• Trustee 2 Years Present• Trustee 3 Years Present• Lecturer Absent

Knights of Columbus Council 11382 Monthly Business Meeting February 1, 2018

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Fish Fries 2018

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BIRTHDAYS

ANNIVERSARIES

Visit our Council Web Site at: http://kofcknights.org/CouncilSite/?CNO=11382

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK AND THEIR CAREGIVERS AND FOR OUR DECEASED BROTHERS, FRIENDS AND RELATIVES

Council OfficersGrand Knight: Steve Borgmeyer 636-447-9662Deputy GK: John Gabler 636-577-0450Chancellor: Bob Poettker 636-441-6642Financial Sec: Tom Hecei 314-602-6746Treasurer: Joe Dortenzo 636-447-8941 Recorder: Tom Dill 636-946-1592Advocate: Ed Davidson 636-946-7143Chaplain: Father D’Amico 636-946-6717Warden: Rich Hanneken 636-441-0125Inside Guard: Steve Loeffler 636-577-4819Outside Guard: Bob Russell 636-928-7116Trustee 1 yr: Jim Pomeroy 636-487-3345Trustee 2 yrs: Bill Echelmeyer 636-441-1559Trustee 3 yrs: Andy Loeffler 636-577-4813 Lecturer: Joe Schlup 636-928-9306 District Deputy Tony Battles 636-352-6600

Program DIRECTORS: Membership: Jim Ebone 636-947-7925Church: Sam Mehmert 636-724-6568Community: Jim Pomeroy 636-487-3345Council: Clarke Winkle 636-219-5610Family: Joe Schlup 636-928-9306Youth: Dennis Henry Jr. 314-604-5562

Committee CHAIRMEN: Festival of TLH John Gabler 636-577-0450Pro-Life: George Nagel 636-387-0768

Charity: Bob Russell 636-928-7116 Clarke Winkle 636-219-5610

Bob Poettker 636-441-6642 John Gabler 636-577-0450

Blood Drives: Clarke Winkle 636-219-5610Fellowship: Joe Schlup 636-928-9306Fish Fry: Steve Loeffler 636-577-4819

Knights of Columbus Council 11382 Blood Drive

Knight

Mar 1 Marv DoerhoffMar 1 Gerald HurlbertMar 1 Steve LoefflerMar 4 Paul TallarovicMar 5 James DonovanMar 5 Joe FlachMar 5 Daniel RakersMar 10 Tony BattlesMar 12 Michael CrislerMar 13 Bill PrideauxMar 15 Vince DillMar 15 Phil AdamsMar 18 Ed DavidsonMar 23 Gerard BoudreauMar 26 Dale KuesterMar 26 Taylor Thornhill

Spouse

Mar 1 Nicole GattasMar 6 Ronna ThornhillMar 7 Penny EilersMar 18 Carolyn NowakMar 21 Paula CarterMar 21 Kathy DortenzoMar 25 Barbara BoudreauMar 26 Azra TiedtMar 28 Teri DeGonia

Mar 6 Larry & Elizabeth CarronMar 9 Tim & Joyce KampMar 11 Brian & Jennifer PelikanMar 18 Robert & Karon GravesMar 31 Greg & Ronna Thornhill

First Degree Admission Ceremony at the March Meeting