Gentlemen, while writing this we just finished the July 16, 2008 general membership meeting. July and August are slow months for us but I have one major announcement. Our council is no longer in District 7. At the state mid summer meeting they announced the redistricting of the entire state. We are now in District 51. Our new district deputy was also announced. Our DD for District 51 is Garry Hallman.
Our Financial secretary Jim Ackermann is in the process of redesigning our council’s web site. We are looking for any digital pictures of our council’s activities you may have. There are several ways to get them to Jim. First, is to use the email link off of our current web site. Click on the link and attach the pictures to the email. Another way to get the pictures to Jim would be to save them to a disk and deliver that disk to Jim. If you are still having problems getting them to Jim, contact Jim or I and we will help you.
Our DD announced a new program called Football Frenzy. The short explanation is for a donation of $10.00 you get a ticket. This ticket is good for the last 10 games of this year’s football season. During these games you could win anywhere from 10 dollars to 300 dollars.
Please keep in you prayers the following people. Dick Smith, Gerry Korkowski, Wally Fletcher, William Ellenbeck, and Virginia Hallman. Also, please keep in you prayers all of our service men and women serving around the world.
We have three upcoming events in the month of August. They are Twins night at the dome on August 11th. The other two events are our meetings on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month.
Ken Resler
Grand Knight
Ladies Auxiliary
Many thanks to Mary Hosford for her many years of dedicated service as President of our Auxiliary. Mary’s spiritual leadership and commitment to the Knights of Columbus will be fondly remembered for many years.
The Board (President, VP, Secretary, Treasurer, Trustees) will have a 2008-2009 planning meeting August 20, 7:30 pm at St. Tim’s. Our 1st general meeting of the year will be September 17 when we have a potluck for our Knights.
Each year, the annual membership dues are due by September 1. The Annual State Auxiliary Bowling Tournament is September 20 at the Brunswick Bowling Center in Brooklyn Park. It is hosted by St. Gerard’s Auxiliary. The cost for bowling and lunch is $30 or lunch only is $19. Registration is due before September 1. Please contact Gladys Resler, registration chairperson, at telephone (651) 285-XXXX.
As I begin my term as President of our auxiliary, I feel honored and privileged to once again lead this great organization.
May we continue to see God’s blessings in all we do.
Jean Ackermann, President
The council celebrates eleven birthdays in the month of August. Happy Birthday to our brother Knights:
Marcus Haeg, Robert Ahles, Art Ohotto, LeRoy Kulla, Jason Hartmann, Mike Huey, Tim Virnig, Kevin McCarty, Eugene Boos, Dave Kieffer, and Philip Sheppard.
LAST CALL - FAMILY NIGHT AT THE DOME- LAST CALL
Game Day is Monday, August 11th with the bus leaving St. Timothy’s Parking Lot at 6:10. The game is at 7:10 against the New York Yankees.
The ticket price is $33.00 per person for a 2nd Deck, Section 225, Rows 13-16 seat behind Home Plate. Some seats are available in Section 218 Row 1 for people with difficulty climbing steps. There are Dome Dollars if interested a $10.00 pack for $8.00. The ticket price includes game ticket, bus ride to the dome, beer, wine coolers, water, and pop on the bus. The Yankees are a premium game which is why the ticket price is high. Fans are allowed to bring snacks into the game but no beverages are allowed.
To confirm your seats please make a check out to Blaine/Coon Rapids K of C and send to
Dick Dols by August 2nd.
Year End Dinner Awards
Knights of the Month
July Terry Wagner
August Al Loerzel
September Dick Kirshner
October Jerome Besch
November Marland Kimmes
December Tom Lodermeier
January Ken Rosen
February Bill Price
March Bob Boeding
April Ray Peter
May Wally Fletcher
June Marty King
Knight of the Year Terry Wagner
Family of the Month
September Don & Joan Overkamp
October Dick & Jan Dols
December Dale & Marlene Dowson
January Bob & Mary Roiger
March Jerome & Reberta Hacker
April Don, Kristi, & Mary Hosford
Family of the Year Don, Kristi & Mary Hosford
St. Tim’s Carnival
Our council will manage the St. Tim’s Grill again this year. The dates for this year’s carnival are September 12th thru the 14th. The shift times we need help for are Friday 4:30-7:00 and 7:00-10:30. On Saturday help is needed from 11:30-3:00, 3:00-6:30 and 6:30-10:00. On Sunday the hours we need help are 11:30-3:00 and 3:00-6:30. We need people for all shifts so please call Wally or Dick to get your preferred shift times.
Golf Outing
The annual golf outing will be July 26th at Majestic Oaks. The cost is $17.00 per person. Proceeds go to St. Tim’s food shelf. A party at Jay’s will be held after. There is an option for each person to provide a $10.00 door prize for drawings. Please call Vern Shereck ASAP to reserve a spot, of if you have questions.
Insurance Note
QUESTION: My wife and I recently had a KC agent explain long term care insurance to us. I’m afraid my wife might not qualify for it because of a recent stroke. However, the agent informed us about a program that will still give her discounted services. Can you please explain this further?
ANSWER: You must be referring to our affiliation with Life Plans Provider Pathway service. This allows immediate family members of Knights of Columbus Long Term Care insurance holders to obtain deep discounts on products and services that may be needed, even though they have no insurance with the Order. For example, even though your wife may be uninsurable she may still qualify for reduced rates on home care or nursing home services, wheelchairs, walkers, etc., simply because you own a Knights of Columbus Long Term Care policy. In fact, even your parents may receive discounts! Provider Pathways provides a full range of options for long term care at discounted rates to all Knights of Columbus Care policy holders, their spouses, dependent children, parents and parents-in-law. So, even if your loved ones are uninsurable it may still be a wise decision for you to purchase a Knights of Columbus Long Term Care program for yourself just so your loved ones can qualify for these incredible discounts. Call your agent for more details.
We are currently seeking motivated and enthusiastic people to join our professional field force of Knights of Columbus agents. Call or email us if you, or somebody you know, may be interested.
Send your questions to kcquestions@catholic.org or call us at 651-757-4400. If you would prefer a personal reply, please be sure to provide your contact information.
Fishing Trip
If you are interested in the annual fishing trip September 5th thru 7th or have already signed up but have not paid, $50.00 is now due and $50.00 is due by August 15th. I need a final head count by August 15th to hold our slots at the lake. Call Steve Silverdahl or send a check to him.
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