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Grand Knight's Letter

My Brother Knights,

Effective July 1, I will assume the office of Grand Knight for our Council.  I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to my Brother Knights for expressing their confidence in electing me your Grand Knight for the next Columbian year.  I am excited about this upcoming year and will make every effort to continue our Council’s fine tradition of providing service to our Council, Family, Youth, Church and Community. I would like to congratulate our past Grand Knight, Rich Kovaleski and his officers for a successful 2008-2009 campaign, as well as to express my personal appreciation to Brother Rich for all the time and effort he has provided to me making this transition a success.  Last but not least, a big thank you to my fellow Brother Knights who have accepted to serve with me as your officers for the 2009-2010 Columbian year. 

As your Grand Knight, I am responsible for the overall welfare of our Council, observing the laws of the Order, of our Council, and for the successful conduct of our Council.  However, the real success of our Council, as always, depends on the level of participation of its members.  There is no minimum level of participation required; you can offer to assist your Brother Knights any way you choose and in the end you will feel better for having been involved in a worthy cause.  As of the writing of this newsletter, I have not filled the position of Lecturer.  Any Brother Knight who is interested to chair or co-chair this position, please contact me.

As many of you have heard by now, our worthy Chaplain, Father James Poumade is leaving our parish effective July 1.  At our social meeting in June, Father Poumade spoke briefly about his memories and appreciation of the 4 years he has been at St.Andrew.  He offered to keep us in his prayers and requested that we do likewise for him as he takes on his new endeavors at St. John the Beloved in McLean, Virginia.  I have submitted a letter to Bishop Loverde requesting a replacement and will announce our new Chaplain as soon as I receive his response.

Included in this newsletter is a copy of our Council’s budget covering July 2009 thru June 30, 2010.  As required by our by-laws we will vote on this budget at our next business meeting on July 7.  If anyone has any questions please attend the July 7th meeting and present them at that time.  Additionally, any member who would like to propose a new activity, event, fundraiser etc. may do so at any meeting when we reach the “New Business” portion of our meeting. As I said previously, your participation is always welcomed.

Happy Birthday America.  On July 4, 1776, we claimed our independence from Britain and Democracy was born. Independence Day honors the birthday of the United States of America and the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.  Established in 1785 as a national day of celebration, it is the oldest continuous celebration of its kind in the United States.  On July 4, Americans celebrate that freedom and independence with barbecues, picnics and patriotic parades, a night of concerts and fireworks, and a reason to fly the American flag. 

My best wishes to all Knights and their families to enjoy the fourth of July in whatever special way you choose.

Viet Jesus,

Rosario Chechile,

Grand Knight

Deputy Grand Knight's Letter

My Brother Knights:

Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your Deputy Grand Knight for the 2009–2010 Columbian year.  I look forward to working with our Grand knight, Rosario and with you all in the coming year, especially with our Committee Directors, who give so generously of their time.  Most of our Committee Director positions have been filled for the coming Columbian year, including:


Blood Drive

Mike D’Aiuto

Charity

Trustees

Church

Tim McCrum

Community

Rich Martin

Council

Kevin Craddock

Council Hall

Rosario Chechile

Family

Mark Barnes

KCIC

James Auerwater

KOVAR Co-Chair

Bryon Skokan

KOVAR Co-Chair

Lou Cernak

Membership

Al Grimmig

Newsletter Editor

Dave Skouby

Program

Rich Flaherty

Retention

Trustees

Webmaster

Tony Paulson

We still have vacancies for the coming year for the following committee directorships:

Charity

Pro-Life

Youth

If you would like to contribute to the work of the Council in any of these areas, please contact the appropriate director, or myself.     

Thanks, also, to Ed Rollins for his work as DGK last year and for taking the time to help me understand the role and responsibilities of the DGK.

The July calendar is fairly light.  Summer is upon us.  Other than our regularly scheduled meetings and activities there’s only the State Meeting in Virginia Beach on 11-12 July for incoming Grand Knights. 

A happy and festive 4th of July to all our brothers and their families.  Let’s remember in prayer those who have given so much to create and to sustain these  great United States.

Regards,

Richard Flaherty

Deputy Grand Knight, Council 10947

Knights of Columbus Insurance

Founder's Mission Focus on New Ads 

 The March issue of Columbia magazine features an ad that cuts to the heart of the Knights of Columbus insurance program. In 1882, when Father Michael J. McGivney began our organization, his primary concern was the care of widows and orphans.  Even though 125 years have passed, we should never forget his mission.

 As you can imagine, the Order gets lots of correspondence, but every now and then a letter or e-mail stands out from the rest.  That is what happened back in October when the widow of a member wrote to the Supreme Council.

 While the name of the person writing has been changed to protect her privacy, the letter appears nearly word for word.  This is what she said:

      Dear Supreme Knight

     When my husband became a Knight, we were introduced to our insurance agent, Mike Walther.  We could sense right away that he thought his career as more of a "ministry" than a sales position.  Little did I know then how much his sense of ministry would mean to me.

     During our meetings, we weren't easy to persuade.  Never willing to give up, Mike worked to show us that we had a need, and he was able to help us understand the value of being protected with life insurance.

     My husband died suddenly last fall.  His death was a shock to everyone.  Although from a medical standpoint it shouldn't have happened, I guest God felt his work on Earth was done.  Mike was there for me immediately.  He was at the wake and the funeral, and then, stayed by my side and helped with whatever I needed.  He cried for my husband just like I did.

     I think that in this world where everyone is focused on the bottom line, I saw what the Knights are truly about.  They were there for me when I needed them the most.

     Beverly Buchanan

 One Life Lost.  One Life continues.  One chance to help.  A strong shoulder there when she needs it the most.

 The choice of what happens after we're gone is ours.  When my life here ends, I want someone I know and trust to be there to help my family, to console them, and, yes, to cry with them.

 Your Knights of Columbus agent will do that.  The man, and the organization, will be there for her.  That's a comfort that I can't get anywhere else.

 If I were you, I would call your agent today.  I stand shoulder to shoulder to help my Brother Knights.  Memento Mori -- Time flies, Remember death.

God bless you,
Jim

James R Bertine, FIC LUTCF CLTC MDRT
Knights of Columbus
Field Agent
PO BOX 6041
Arlington VA 22206-0041

Phone: 703-845-3402
Fax: 703-845-0023
E-mail: james.bertine@kofc.org
Web: http://www.kofcinsurance-nva.org




click to learn about Father Michael McGivney the founder of the Knights of Columbus

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