Greetings Knights and ladies. July went by too fast for me, with the days getting shorter, the county fairs starting up and the Vikings starting football practice. I need to report on the activities after the last membership meeting.
The Blaine Blazing 4th parade was on June 23rd which was a nice day. Six Knights and Ladies rode the float, and 4th degree members marched along side. Special thanks to Katrina Silverdahl and her friend for representing the Council as queens.
Installation of officers has held on June 26th hosted by the Anoka Council, which was not well attended by our Council. Other Councils had the same attendance problem. The State Deputy H. Eugene Hippe was in attendance. I believe next year our Council will be the host.
Lastly, the year end dinner was well attended; 61 people were there. The food was excellent and everyone seemed to be having a good time. Thanks to Art Ohotto for providing music during the meal. The price of the meal, $12.50 was higher than past years. I apologize for this. In the past, Bla-Cora Home Association paid for the meals is now short of funds. However, the officers decided at the May meeting to raise the price, so that the Council and Bla-Cora would split the bill.
In closing, have a good August. Attendance at the meetings especially Past Grand Knights is greatly appreciated.
Yours in Christ
Dick Dols
Grand Knight
Prayer Concerns
For Carmon Gregerson, who passed away July 9th.
For Mary Hosford, who is recuperating nicely after two operations last month.
For Bob Cuddigan. who had laser prostate surgery July 16th.
We pray for all of these people and for all Knights and with their families.
Ladies Auxiliary
I want to thank everyone for all the prayers, cards and phone calls after my surgery. I’m doing well and it will take time to heal and be back to my old self. Thanks again.
Don’t forget bowling for fun on September 15 at AMF Southtown Lanes. It is hosted by Marian Council. The cost is $25.00 for bowling and lunch or $12.00 for just the lunch. That is a correction from what I mentioned the cost to be. Contact Gladys Resler if you are interested at 651-257-06XX.
Mary Hosford
President
Year end dinner, Ladies
Auxiliary charter was presented. 40 years was celebrated.
Pictured are Jean Ackermann Past State President and Yvonne Rasmussen Aux.
Vice-President.
Notes of Interest
Knights are needed to volunteer for officer positions in the future, namely Deputy Grand Knight 07,08, Treasurer 08,09, Tootsie Roll Chairman 08 and assistant Lecturer. If interested in any of these call the Grand Knight. The 4th caller will receive a $20 bill.
The Council would like to thank the Ladies Auxiliary for providing ice cream sundaes for the year end dinner and for all their support through out the year.
The council will hold a prayer service at wakes at the request of the family. Contact the Grand Knight or any officer.
Contributions for Council Year 2006/2007
St. Timothy’s Church
Fr. Gerorge Kolath Scholarship
Fr. Chuck Brambilla
KC Special Olympics
Jim Campbell Fund
Pennies for Seminarians
Mn Student Loan Fund
St. Timothy’s Holiday Basket
St Timothy’s Roof Fund
Seminarian Student-Stephen Villa
Seminarian Student-Frank Lona
Wee Care We Share
St. Timothy’s Mission Trip
Defibrillator for St. Timothy’s Church
Note: The total Knights of Columbus (International) reported charitable giving in 2006 reached $143,816,004 exceeding 2005 totals by $4 million.
Knight & Family Month/Year 06/07
Knight of the Month
July Garry Hallman
August Terry Wagner
Sept. Tom Fluegel
Oct. Wally Fletcher
Nov. Marty King
Dec. Bill Ohland
Jan. Art Ohotto
Feb. Dave Lodermeier
March Dick Smith
April Don Hosford
May Bob Cuddigan
June Joe Hillenbrand
Knight of the Year
Garry Hallman
Family of the Month
November Bob & Mary Roiger
December Ken & Sandy Resler
January Dan & Dolores Otte
March Gerald & Carol Arel
May Jim & Jean Ackermann
June Dick & Jan Dols
Family of the Year
Dan & Dolores Otte
St. Timothy’s Carnival
The Knights will coordinate the St. Tim’s Grill at the Carnival. The dates this year are September 14-16th. Twelve people are needed for the early shift on Friday and the early shift on Sunday. Less people are needed for the other shifts. Not all the jobs are grilling. There are jobs taking food orders, filling orders and cashiering. Ladies are welcome to work also.
Friday night 5:30 to 8:00 pm
8:00 to 10:30 pm
Saturday 11:30am to 3:00pm
3:00pm to 6.30pm
6:30 to 10:00 pm
Sunday 11:30am to 3:00pm
3:00 to 6:30
Monday 8:00am to 10:00am (clean up)
Sign up will start at the August membership meeting and after masses August 25th and 26th.
Fall Classic Special Olympics
There has been a change from last year. District 7, which our council is a member of, has been assigned Friday November 9th at 11:00 am at Southtown Bowl. The State Fall Classic Committee needs complete names, addresses, phone numbers, and council name for all volunteers. Please send it to Marc Peters, Lino Lakes, Minn. no later then 9/25/07.