Grand Knight                   Dennis Dudash 

Dep Gr Knight                  Dick Caudill        

Chancellor                         Jim Rabideau      

Recorder                            Robert Gearing

Treasurer                          Bill Kist

Advocate                            Lou Shanley

Warden                              Len Parrillo

Guards (4)                        Jack Hanson                                                                  Ron Ferro                                                                       Jim McVay        

                                             Tom Rorke        

Trustee 1 Yr                      Alex David                        

Returning Trustees         3 Yr Donald Rochon         

2 Yr Ken Kutcel

To Be Appointed by GK: Lecturer

   Additional nominations are encouraged and, if seconded, will be taken from the floor at the time of election for any qualified brother who wishes to seek election to any of these offices.

   A current, dues paid membership is necessary to participate in the election. In order to run, the candidate must be a Third Degree Knight.

 

Prayers Requested for Our

Sick and Deceased

   We mourn the passing of our brother, Norm Ouellette. Remember him in your prayers. Please include a special intention in your prayers for relief from lingering illnesses of all who are suffering or in distress.

[Father Michael J. McGivney, Apostle to the Young, Protector of Christian Family Life and Founder of the Knights of Columbus, Intercede for Us.]

  All members and their families are urged to inform the Grand Knight and/or Financial Secretary of any serious illness or death of any one in our council family.

 

Membership is everyone’s job.

Who should you invite to our ranks?

 

Our next First degree will be held at St. Ignatius on Monday, June 21. We need several more candidates to meet our quota for this fiscal year.

Please contact your family members, friends and co-workers to give them the opportunity to join the family of our great brotherhood.

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Knights of Columbus

Protecting Families For Generations

Two Incomes Equals Two Insurance Needs

   In the days of "Ozzie and Harriet," most families fit one description. Fathers worked full-time, while mothers remained home, raising the kids and taking care of the house. Today, while some families still fall into the traditional, one-paycheck category, many others rely on two incomes to make ends meet - even if one parent works part-time or from home.

   “The more things change, the more they remain the same.” This maxim certainly holds true with life insurance planning. If someone earns an income to support a family, family-income protection through life insurance is of utmost importance.

   As your Knights of Columbus agent, I'll be happy to provide a customized-needs analysis for both of you. I'll take into consideration the amount and the sources of your income, and suggest different ways to provide sufficient life insurance coverage for you and your family. You take it for granted that you and your family should get an annual checkup from your doctor. But you'd also benefit from an annual financial checkup. Now's the time, because chances are, your life and your financial obligations become more complicated each year.

   Call me. I'll be glad to meet with you both to discuss your options.

Jim White, Field Agent 

(561)662-6130

 

Columbian Services Association, Inc.

   All dues paid members of Council 6988 are stakeholders in this important 501 (c)3 charitable corporation.

   The Association sponsors our fund-raising events and will be preparing for the Annual Golf Outing in October. Please take some interest and give your time to this effort.

 

Fourth Degree Exemplification June 12^th in Coral Springs.

   Next chance will be August 13, 14, 15, 2010 at Tampa Airport Marriott Hotel. Start planning now.

 

 

 

Ladies Auxiliary

Our officers for the 2010-2011 year:

    Maria Rochon, President                         626-6570

    Eva Jackson, Vice President                  625-9408

    Seena Hardy, Secretary                          624-5027

    Loretta Caudill, Treasurer                    622-5407

Meetings are held the second Wednesday

of each month– September through May.

We invite wives, sisters and daughters of members of Council 6988, and widows of Knights from any council to join our group. Come to any meeting or call an officer for more information  

Let’s have a year devoted to our Faith, Fellowship and Fun!!   Enjoy a Safe Summer!!

 

Form 100 – Never leave home without it!

   Are you carrying a Form 100 right now? That’s the question to every Knight should ask himself. The Membership Document (Form 100) is one item that is absolutely vital to the recruitment of any new member into our Order. Every Knight should not leave home without it. And use it to bring your friends, neighbors, coworkers, into the Council.

   The best way to recruit a member is to have a Form 100 in hand.

 

 

June Birthdays

 

Frank C Eucalitto    6-02  Robert A Latoza          6-02

Donald T Kelly        6-03  Chadd M Garcia          6-05

Roger H Bouthiller  6-07 Michael P Hansen        6-07

Gary Labossiere       6-07 Salvatore E Bologna    6-12

Anthony Borrelli      6-13 Romeo C Zamberletti  6-15

John P Beall             6-16  Tom A Jankus              6-16

William D Holland   6-21               Paul A Marro                6-23

Richard R Verfaillie 6-23               Howard L Smith           6-25

Carmine A Nappi     6-28 Vincent J Ciulla            6-29

Francesco Perulli      6-30               John S Svitilla               6-30

 

Many Blessings and Happy Returns – Don’t forget to renew your auto registration and, perhaps, your driver license.

 

   Have your personal shirts embroidered with our K of C Logo. You can also include our ‘ Council 6988’ and your first name also if you wish. 

  Visit Trish or Lisa at  ‘Stitches’- call for directions 776-3833. 

 

Please cooperate with the change in Fiscal Year for Florida Councils. The Billing for Dues for the period through June 2011 will be presented this month. Be prompt with your payment to avoid suspension.

Council Officers – Election June 14, 2010

What is Expected of the Men who Serve?

   The Constitution which guides the operations of the Knights of Columbus requires that annually there should be an election of Officers in each subordinate Council. Lists of the incumbents and nominees are posted herein.

  “All officers, except the Financial Secretary, Lecturer and Chaplain, shall be elected annually, by ballot at a regular business meeting between the fifteenth day of May to and including the fifteenth day of June. With the exception of the Trustees, who shall serve terms of not more than three years (Sec 145), said officers shall hold their office for a term of one year from the first day of July following, and until their successors are elected and qualified.” (Sec. 128)

  Council ByLaws permit officers to stand for renewal of election to their respective offices. To assist with the process of election, a Nominating Committee is appointed to search out and qualify candidates, and their list is presented to the Council at large at the May business meeting. The list is also published in this newsletter.

   Nominations are also accepted from the floor, if seconded and acknowledged by the candidate, to permit fair contest to those named by the committee. Spirited elections are encouraged.

   The Supreme Knight, on recommendation of the Grand Knight and Trustees appoints the Financial Secretary. The Chaplain, in Palm Beach Diocese, is appointed by the Bishop, after consultation with the Diocesan Chaplain and on recommendation of the Grand Knight, Deputy Grand Knight and Trustees. The Grand Knight selects the Lecturer,

   A member must have received the honors of the Third Degree to hold office. To better qualify the candidates, let’s look at the responsibilities assigned to the offices. (Some Paraphrased)

Grand Knight – Presides at all meetings of his council and shall enforce the rules and regulations of the council and the Laws of the Order; Chairman of Board of Trustees; appoints committees as provided for in the laws of the council; member ex-officio of all committees. Acts as Chaplain in the absence of the Chaplain. Countersigns orders and checks in payment of bills; reads notices sent by the Fourth Degree to the council; performs such other duties as the Order may impose. (Sec. 135)

Deputy Grand Knight – shall preside in the absence or inability of the Grand Knight, and execute all duties of the Grand Knight; perform such other duties as the Order may impose. (Sec. 136) Frequently acts as General Program Chairman.

Chancellor – shall assist the Grand Knight and Deputy Grand Knight in the performance of their duties and take charge of the council in the absence or inability of both. He shall institute a program to develop the availability and interest of members in specific activities of the council; he shall exercise a special interest in new members and those members who are sick or in distress; perform such other duties as the Grand Knight may direct. (Sec. 137)

Recorder – shall keep a true record of the doings of the council upon books approved by the Board of Directors; conduct correspondence of the council; perform such other duties as the Order may direct. (Sec. 138)

Treasurer – shall be the custodian of all funds of the council obtained from any source and deposit moneys at an approved bank. Pay all orders drawn by the Financial Secretary and approved by the Trustees, as customary payments of the council. (No payment of more than $500 shall be paid without notice and voted approval of 2/3 of the members present at a regular business meeting, for other than regular operating expenses.) He shall keep separate accounts of the money placed in his hands, in journal books furnished by the Supreme Secretary. He shall report the financial status of the council at each monthly business meeting. (Sec. 140)

Advocate – shall be the attorney of the council in case of trial and investigation of any matter whatsoever of interest to the membership. (Sec. 142)

Warden –  “shall be present at all meetings of his council, and at the opening of the same. He shall have charge of all the council property, except money and account and record books of officers, and keep the same in proper condition for the meeting of his council. He shall instruct his guards in their duties and appoint the same at pleasure, and perform such other duties as may be imposed by his council.” (Sec. 143)

Guards – shall attend the entrance to the council chamber at the inner and outer doors; each shall perform such other duties as imposed by the council. (Sec. 144)

Lecturer – shall endeavor to devise means to entertain his council at meetings and perform such other duties as the council may direct. (This should include post-meeting refreshments, social and educational events, and family activities.) (Sec. 141)

 

Please consider serving as an officer and/or on a committee for one of the programs of service.

Council 6988   --  Palm Beach Gardens   --  Knights of Columbus

In Our 33rd Year -- Chartered October 20, 1977