Louisville, KY
In Memoriam
Archbishop Thomas C. Kelly, OP
By F. Robert Fleck, PGK, PSD, FVSM
The Knights of Columbus lost a great member and friend in the passing of Archbishop Kelly on December 14, 2011.
I can recall one evening during the summer of 1982 when the phone rang at home while we were eating supper. The party on the line asked if this is Bob Fleck with the Knights of Columbus and I naturally reply, "Yes". "This is Tom Kelly, your new Archbishop", he said. I was told that if I needed any information concerning the Knights I should call you. I have always wanted to join the Knights of Columbus but with my various assignments, and frequent moves I have never had the opportunity.
My problem is that I have on my desk four invitations from four different Councils to join their ranks. As you may know, if I join one of them, the others will feel offended. Can I join the State Council? I explained that the State Council does not have individual memberships. The State Council is made up of all the Councils in Kentucky. I told him that I would try to alleviate his problem and asked him if he would like to join his old college council. I knew from reading about him that he was a graduate of Providence College and that they had a College Council. He was surprised to learn that was possible. He wanted to be sure that he would be a member in Kentucky so I told him that if you are a member, you are a member anywhere.
The next morning I called Virgil Decant, the Supreme Knight at that time, and asked if this would be possible. I was assured that it would be proper. The Supreme Knight told me to get him to fill out an application form; I should sign it as his sponsor and send it directly to his office. He then told me he would take care of the rest. I asked the Supreme Knight if it would be possible to make an exception and allow him to join the Fourth Degree at the same time without waiting the required months. Do it he said. So with one full <>sweep the Archbishop became a 3rd and 4th Degree member of the order.
The next Sunday Archbishop Kelly was celebrant for a Mass for the Knights and before the Mass he asked if he could address the members as "Brother Knights." I told him that he is now a full fledge member and can use the title. He was thrilled and explained that he has always wanted to do this.
I can also recall his first Derby Dinner attendance. He called and asked if he should attend and I told him he definitely needed to be there. Attending dinner such as that was not one of his biggest thrills but he said he would go, offer the benediction, meet some of the attendees (table hop) and leave. I can tell you now that he never left and attended, I believe every Derby Dinner after that.
He and his mother accompanied us to several Supreme Conventions. The first one was in Columbus, OH. I asked if he wanted to ride with us and he said no, my mother would drive me. He thought he may have to leave early and then we would be obliged to leave. He stayed for the entire week.
Yes, the Knights of Columbus, Betty and I lost a good friend.
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Knights Corporation News
By: John Aubrey
PRAYERS - The R&L Crew has been and continues to be a viable part of why we survive as K of C Council and Corporation. We are all praying for the safe recovery of Brother Knight Ed Dunagan who on Tuesday, January 10th had a triple by-pass which apparently went very well. During the initial recovery stages other serious complications set in and as I write this on Thursday, January 26th he is still in Intensive Care.
CLUBHOUSE - Our Annual Deep Cleaning conducted during the period that the kitchen is closed during the Christmas holidays went extremely well and accomplished all the goals we had set. Special thanks to the regular R&L Crew and others including Pat Sheehy, Dennis Bosse, Greg Johnson, Jody Codispoti and others who came and helped when they had time. We had a new pressure washer company do the exhaust fans on top of the roof. Dennis and helpers did the floor in the ballroom (2nd floor), and washed all the chairs. During this period Ed Dunagan fixed the confectionery oven which was not
heating properly. Charlie Hamilton, Norman Schmitz, Ed Dunagan and with the help of Clean Away Co. the first floor furnace in the dry store room was also put back online.Remember we are available for rental business hosted by members, and other rentals sponsored by our members. JUST CALL ME.
PARK/POOL - We are in a winter mode at this time, however, at the last board meeting, Dennis Bosse layed out his plans to make ready for the up coming season.
DOCKS/HURRICANE DECK - At this time, Thursday, January 26, 2012, the river is rising and is already over our docks by two feet. The latest predictions are 20.5 feet on February 1st, which if it happens will be about a foot on the hurricane deck..
Plans are in place for collecting the K of C Boat Slips rental fee on Friday, March 9th, 5-7 pm, 2nd floor along with the K of C Boat Club dues. The next Boat Club event is the Mexican Fiesta on Saturday, February 4, 2012, 7 pm, admission is $5 for members of the boat club and $10 for guests. I assure you, you will receive more than the cost of the admission.CHARITY PROJECT REPORTS - Keep the aluminum cans a coming; it's like finding found money for our charity fund.
Books for VETS, SK Ken Rosenbaum, reports in his article that we have had 11,650 paper back books donated to our Assembly, stamped and delivered to the VA hospital. My suggestion is don't forget what they have done for each of us to have a safe country.
Our Annual K of C Derby Festival Charity Dinner is on the calendar for Monday evening, April 30, 2012 at the Galt House Hotel and Suites complex at 4th and River Road. In the next few weeks you will be receiving the Charity Dinner envelope which will contain Reservation Form, Chances on the Derby Box and information about the dinner.
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HONOR ROLL
2011 COUNCIL AWARDS
KNIGHT OF THE YEAR RON SEGARS
FAMILY OF THE YEAR JIM & FRAN SINGHISER
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR PAT SHEEHY
2011 FOURTH DEGREE AWARDS
DEDICATION AWARD SK FRANK FRICK
AWARD OF HONOR SK JIM FRENCH
LOYALTY AWARD SK PAUL MARTIN
Michael Huhn For being the MAN at the Council Children’s Christmas Party
Larry Robbins U.S. Flag
K of C Boat Club Members Raised over $3100 for Council Charity Fund
Tommy Cooper Facilitating our recycling effort for our Charity Fund
Jean, Marge, Val Jean, Donna, Darlene, & Charlene Wednesday Lunch Special Ladies
(Fran’s on extended vacation)
Mike Recktenwald, Paul Martin, Bob Murray, Bartenders maybe Lonnie
Norman Schmitz, Charlie Hamilton, Jim Burckel,
MADE A DIFFERENCE! Al Werth, John Chilko, Ed Dunagan, Joe Lauer, Jack McGuire
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Grand Knight Notes
By Steve Oswald
Grand Knight Greetings to all! First off, I would like to thank all who participated in the Cabin Fever Dance on January 21st. A special thanks goes to Joe Paul and Steve
Owen, Jr. for getting it together. A special thanks also goes out to the volunteer musicians who have donated their time. Also a big thank you to the Columbia Ladies for the snacks etc. Job well done!
By the time you receive this issue, the Annual Clergy Appreciation Dinner will have come and gone. On behalf of Myself and the Dinner committee, I would like to thank all who purchased tickets. The Right to Life Mass was held on January 22nd at St. Martins, and it was standing room only as usual. The 4th Degree was well represented
from all assemblies, and there were 66 4th Degree members in regalia. February is a relatively quiet month, we are in the planning stages for getting the park, pool and boat docks ready for summer. Hard to believe, but it just seems like yesterday that we were in takedown mode.
Sunday, February 5th we will hold a First Degree exemplification. Candidates will need to be here at 9:30 am and the degree will begin at 10:00 am. If you are sponsoring a candidate, please contact them and accompany them to the degree. Also, Sunday, February 5th is Super Bowl Sunday. We will have Sunday dinners as always and the TVs will be on on the first floor for
your viewing pleasure.
Saturday, February 18 our 4th Degree assembly is sponsoring a stag party at the council. Cost is $10 per person, and includes 2 drink tickets. Fun begins at 2:00 pm and goes until??? See article in this issue. Again, please continue to support the Sunday and Friday dinners, and Wednesday lunches. Next meeting is Wednesday, February 1st at 7:30 pm. Hope to see you there.
Fraternally, Steve
The Fourth Degree Color Corps is looking for a few good men. We will help finance the purchase of the proper uniform and equipment. We will workout a interest free loan program that will fit your needs. If interested please contact: SK Jim French, Color Corps Commander.
Phone:
Email The Fourth Degree Color Corps is looking for a few good men. We will help finance the purchase of the proper uniform and equipment. We will workout a interest free loan program that
will fit your needs. If interested please contact:
SK Jim French, Color Corps Commander.
Phone:
Email lucaselec@bellsouth.net
Those members of the Fourth Degree Honor Guard, who do not wish to participate in functions that require the wearing of their regalia, please consider donating your, chapeau, cape, sword, service baldric, or other items, so that other members who are willing and able to participate can use them. If you know of any others who would be willing to donate their regalia, please let us know. I will be happy to pick up, and see that the uniforms and equipment, get to the correct sources.
Thanks for Helping
SK Jim French, Color Corps Commander
Phone
Email lucaselec@bellsouth.net
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Fourth Degree Chalice Fund
As many of you are aware, our Fourth Degree Assembly participates in an optional Chalice Fund. The Chalice Fund enables Sir Knights to purchase a chalice and have it inscribed with their name on the bottom.
The chalice is presented to a Priest of the Knight’s Choice. Sir Knights may opt to donate their chalice to a Priest while they are still living, or if they are deceased, the family of the deceased Knight will determine the recipient of the Chalice. Thus daily the chalice with the name of the Knight is raised in the sublime sacrifice of the Mass each time the Chalice is used.
As of this date, seventy-two (72) of the Knights in our Assembly are participating in the Chalice Fund. There are seminarians (especially in Africa and in the Philippines) who are in need of a chalice. If your chalice has been paid for in full and you wish to get it engraved and donate it soon, please order it by contacting me.Honorary/Honorary Life Membership Requirements
Dear Brother Knights,
A question has been asked about the dues structure for Bishop Spalding Council, namely, what is the dues structure? There are three levels of membership- Regular, Honorary and Honorary Life. The dues for the Regular members are $100 annually; the dues for the Honorary member are $10 annually and the Honorary Life member is exempt from dues. In order to qualify for Honorary membership one has to reach the age of 65 and have been a member for 25 consecutive years. In order to qualify for Honorary Life membership one has to reach the age of 75 and have been a member for 25 consecutive years. If you think you qualify, please drop me a note at the Council address with your information, and if you are eligible, I’ll process the forms.
Wayne Daugherty, FS
Bishop Spalding Council 2671
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CHURCH TEACHES FORUM Many thanks to the Sir Knights that attended the 5:00 pm mass at the Galt House East. The following were present: SK Jim French, CCC SK Web Hesen SK Rich Krekel SK George Yegher SK Bill Lippy SK John Lindenmeyer We were also joined by 5 members of the Monsignor Bouchet Assembly. We were congratulated on our presence and looks by many of the folks there, including many of the priests and bishops. Thanks again, Jim French, CCC |
ARCHBISHOP JOHN FLOERSH
ASSEMBLY #2008 ;
Ken Rosenbaum
FAITHFUL NAVIGATOR
HAPPY NEW YEAR!- 2011 was a happy year for our Assembly, despite the flooding in April. We have more active members this past year and our Color Guard has grown to its largest size yet with 25 Sir Knights on the roster. Lets keep the momentum going and make 2012 even more successful!
THE CHRISTMAS PARTY - On December 14 was a great success and a special thanks to Ron for a Delicious Roast Beef meal with all the "fixins". A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to the award recipients this year who were:
2011 Dedication Award was presented to SK Frank Frick for his high attendance at the Death Watches this year. SK Frick has the highest attendance record for 2011 honoring our fellow Knights who have passed away.
2011 Award of Honor to SK Jim French our Color Corps Commander for his successful efforts increasing the ranks of the Color Corps to an all-time high and for keeping us organized as we represent our Assembly with honor and dignity.
2011 Loyalty Award to SK Paul Martin, our Faithful Admiral, whose knowledge about the Knights is invaluable and who is our "go to" Knight. SK Martin is willing to share his past experiences to help us remain an active and vibrant Assembly with lots of activity and opportunities to serve our members.
Special appreciation to the following 4th Degree members who on short notice went to the Cathedral on Monday, December 19th in regalia to be present along with other Assembly members as an Honor Guard for Archbishop Kelly: Sir Knights Jim French, Joe Miller, Harold Shoaf, J. Webb Hesen and Rick Krekel.
WINTER STAG AND GAME DAY IS FEBRUARY 18 - Mark your calendars and hold the date for our Assembly Stag and Game Day. The Winter Stag Party on February 18 will start at 2 PM and is ending- well who knows?
For $10 you will enjoy chili and/or bean soup, 2 drinks, and lots of opportunities for card games and other games of chance that will offer all attendees from both the Council and the Assembly and their guests the opportunity for good fellowship. Not a game player? The Stag party will provide a great opportunity to network with fellow 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Degree Knights and share stories and memories. What a great way to cope with the Winter Blues!
DON’T FORGET BOOKS FOR VETS. We are still collecting paperback books for the VA Hospital. Just bring it to K of C when you come for lunch or dinner.
NEXT MEETING WEDNESDAY, JAN. 11TH, 2012 AT 7 PM, SECOND FLOOR
Ken
LONG-TERM CARE BY THOMAS P. SMITH JR. EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT There are very few people who have not heard or
Brother Knights… Dear Sir Knights: Everyone is busy now days and we all have obligations- things to do- places to be! Recently I reviewed the By Laws for our 4th Degree Archbishop Floersh Assembly #2008 and it states: "the Faithful Captain shall assure good attendance at the meetings." This is a challenge. At the last 4th Degree meeting we had 13 Sir Knights in attendance- that is about 13% of our members and less than a quorum. Our Faithful Navigator, SK Jim French, asked me to seek ways to improve attendance. After the meeting, I talked to Grand Knight Steve Oswald and discovered that at the last Council meeting there was only 27 members present- that is even a smaller turn out with only 3.6% of the members of the Council attending a meeting. So the Council is suffering a similar problem. So this is a plea to all of you who are reading this article. If you are receiving the Good Knight and are a member, I am asking you to come back to the meetings and be present and participate. If you do not come for some reason and would like to see changes made in the meetings, I am asking everyone to send me your ideas about how we can increase attendance.
They have given me some ideas such as: Knights of Columbus Meeting Ideas to Ponder 1. Meet less often 2. Have special topics of interest for some meetings and announce it in the Good Knight. 3. Consider having speakers 4. Have food; perhaps include the wives for a potluck night. While they socialize downstairs we can meet upstairs and then have dinner together. 5. Have an attendance lottery. Each time you come to a meeting you get your name in the drawing for a special prize. Thus the more meetings you attend the more chances you have to win the attendance prize. 6. Have a movie night 7. Schedule a night at a Louisville Bats game 8. Survey all members in the Good Knight asking what would make them come to meetings This last suggestions (#8 above) is the reason I am writing this article - Do you have an idea that may improve attendance and make you come to K of C meetings more often? Please share your ideas with us- Faithful Captain Ken Rosenbaum - 228-9199 PO Box 202, Harrods Creek, KY 40027 
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