GUIDEPOST
Grand Knights Message
Greetings Knights and ladies. I hope everyone is enjoying their summer despite the hot weather in July. I will recap three activities that were held in late June. The year end dinner had a disappointing number of people attending despite an excellent meal by the staff of Blainebrook. Everyone there had a good time. The Blazing 4th parade was held on a nice day with a good turn out of Knights and ladies to ride the float and pass out Tootsie Rolls. Thanks to Katrina Silverdahl and her friend who rode the float as queens.
Speaking of queens, if any member has a daughter or granddaughter who would be interested in riding the 4th degree float this summer or next summer let me know.
Lastly, Installation of Officers at St. Patrick's church in Cedar had an excellent turn out of officers from our council. St. Patrick's, a new church, is quite unique as they have windows behind the altar. Beyond the windows is a beautiful grove of pine trees.
Looking ahead, keep in mind Family Night at the Dome August 23rd.
In September, we have St. Tim's Carnival and the Men’s Fishing Trip.
In closing, the Catholic Spirit had an article about the Knights of Columbus setting new records for charitable giving and volunteer hours in 2004. Total contributions to charity was $135,753,039, and an estimated 63 million hours of charitable work last year.
God Bless
Dick Dols Grand Knight
Prayer Concerns
For former member Donny Anderson who died from the results of a motorcycle accident July 1st. Donny put a lot of hours into the Concertina Party every year until he retired and moved to Pillager.
For Bob Hosford who is in Mercy Hospital receiving chemo for Leukemia.
St. Tim's Carnival
Once again the Knights will coordinate the St. Tim's Grill at the Carnival. Dates this year are September 9 th thru the 12th. Twelve people will be needed for the early Friday night shift and the early Sunday shift. Less people for the other shifts. Ladies are welcome to work also.
Shift times are as follows.
Friday night: 5:30 to 8:00 pm
8:00 to 10:30 pm
Saturday: 11:30 am to 3:00 pm
3:00 to 6:30 pm
6:00 to 9:30 pm
Sunday 11:30am to 3:00pm
3:00 to 6:30 pm
Monday: 7:00 to 10:00 am
[two people for clean up]
Knights Of Columbus
Charities 04/05
Listed below are the charities that we donated to this past year.
Suzanne Fisher Scholarship Fund of Unity and Mercy Hospitals
Fr. George Kolath Scholarship
St. Tim's Church
Becklund Outreach
Fr. Harry Tasto
K of C Special Olympics
Habitat for Humanity
Sharing and Caring Hands
Pro-life Minnesota
Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets
KNIGHT OF THE MONTH
July 2004 Bill Murray
August 2004 Wally Fletcher
September 2004 Lee Karels
October 2004 Ken Rosen
November 2004 Jerome Hacker
December 2004 Dave Lodermeier
January 2005 Art Ohotto
February 2005 Ben Burville
March 2005 Joe Hillenbrand
April 2005 Al Loerzel
May 2005 Dick Epp
June 2005 Marty King
FAMILY OF THE MONTH
July 2004 Vern and Barb Shereck
August 2004 Steve and Christina Silverdahl
September 2004 Dick and Jan Dols
October 2004 Wayne and Bev Bromen
November 2004 Ray and Betty Peter
December 2004 Ken and Sandy Resler
January 2005 Dan and Delores Otte
February 2005 Duane and Margo Arett
March 2005 Gerald and Carol Arel
April 2005 Lorin and Delores Yenor
May 2005 Jim and Jean Ackermann
June 2005 Jerome and Roberta Hacker
KNIGHT OF THE YEAR
Dick Epp
FAMILY OF THE YEAR
Jerome and Roberta Hacker
Help Wanted
Knights needed to chair and co-chair some activities this coming year. Some of the shifts at the Carnival need someone to run them, as I will not be available all shifts. For the 2nd Sunday Breakfast, starting in October, I would like to see a different chairman each month. Duties are to shop for food, open up Sunday morning, co-ordinate help and close up around 1:30. The Fish Fries starting February 24, 06, need a co-chairman to publicize the event, order food, pick up some food items, be responsible for finances, and take inventory after
each Fish Fry. It would be a ten week committment.
Volunteers please call Dick Dols G.K.
Fishing Trip
Less than two months until the Annual K of C Fishing Trip. Final payment is due by August 17th meeting. Any questions or concerns contact Steven
Silverdahl. Thank you and see you at the lake!
Meeting Canceled
The August 3rd Officers meeting is canceled.
The August 17th Membership meeting starts at 7:30.
TWINS GAME
GAME DAY: TUESDAY AUGUST 23 RD
GAME TIME: LEAVE ST. TIMOTHY PARKING LOT AT 6:15. GAME AT 7:10
OPPONENT: CHICAGO WHITE SOX
TICKET PRICE: $18.00
PHONE DICK DOLS. CALL EARLY TO TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT OR BY AUGUST 1 ST
THE TICKET PRICE INCLUDES GAME TICKET, BUS RIDE TO THE DOME, BEER OR POP ON THE BUS. [FREE]
Insurance Notes
QUESTION: A financial planner from another insurance company is proposing a Variable Universal Life insurance policy. He says it will allow me to save money for retirement and will earn from 8-12%. He suggests that I use the money from my KC policy to help pay for it. The numbers look really, really good, but I’d like your opinion.
ANSWER: 8-12%? I don’t believe it, and neither should you. Don’t let the term “financial planner” fool you, either. He is a salesman and is trying to sell you a policy that is unlikely to perform as he suggests. Unfortunately, he also wants to “churn” you out of your existing KC policies to do this. Variable Universal Life (VUL) insurance is simply life insurance with a cash value account. You are allowed to choose side funds (mutual type funds that you DO NOT own) to place excess premium dollars in with the hope that the funds will perform marvelously. History has shown that most VUL policies have poor performance records. What he is NOT telling you is that VUL policies have significant expenses and fees, and fewer of your dollars get invested in the side funds each year. Worst of all, if you take money out of the policy for ANY reason, the policy may lapse and leave you with a very large tax bill, no money and no life insurance! You lose, and so do your loved ones.
Before you make a decision about your life insurance or financial program, please call the Knights of Columbus. We promise to treat you ethically and give you HONEST answers to your questions.
Send your questions and comments to kcquestions@catholic.org. For a personal reply, include your contact information.
Wes Oglesbee
Insurance Advisor
612-781-9281