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Knights of Columbus Founder. Apostle of Spiritual Brotherhood. Exemplary Parish Priest. America’s Newest Blessed!
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Knights of Columbus Council 10668
Officers – 2023/2024
Offices Officers
Grand Knight…………………………....Jim Jumpeter
Chaplin…………………,,,…………........Fr. Christopher Loester (appointed, not elected)
Deputy Grand Knight…...……….....…..Garry Stetzer
Financial Secretary………...…………...George Salemi (appointed, not elected)
Chancellor…………………,,,...…………Jim DeSimone
Recorder…………………………………..Ron Zmuda
Treasurer…………………………….…….Dennis Lauzon
Advocate…………………………………..David Chmielowiec
Lecturer………………………………….…David McDonough (appointed, not elected)
Warden……………………………………. Bill Wanovich
Inside Guard……………………………....Larry Jacquemotte
Outside Guard…………………..……..…Jim Schneider
1 yr. Trustee…..………..…………...……. Rich Reagan
2 yr. Trustee…………………………...…...Bill Taylor
3 yr. Trustee……………………………..... Mike Rudy
In 2023 Council 10668 awarded $14,000 in College Scholarships
There were seven (7) awards for $2,000 each. Four (4) of the Awardees were present to accept their Scholarship Awards and three (3) were not able to attend
The following individuals received College Scholarship Awards for $2K:
Kylie Bison - Hilton Head HS / University of South Carolina
Julia Antonia Delgado - JPII HS / North Carolina State University
Cynthia Gudaitis - Hilton Head HS / Georgetown University
Elijah Gregory Kuta - Shaker Heights HS, OH / The Ohio State University
Madison Monastra - Hilton Head HS / University of South Carolina
Anna Rose Mossing - Hilton Head HS / Clemson University
Mabel Safe - Hilton Head HS / University of Miami
Brother Knights,
We have a couple action packed months ahead of us. I send out our Council Event Calendar monthly but thought I would give you the following recap with highlights. You can print this off and update your personal calendars. Please try to attend as many of these functions as possible, because it is always better with you there!
Sat Apr 27-Sun Apr 28 - Tootsie Roll Campaign - We have 21 Knights who signed up to offer Tootsie Rolls and collect a donation after every Mass. Even if you didn't sign up, stop by and ask Chairman Tom Behan if you can be of any help.
Sun May 5 - Fellowship Sunday - It is the Knight's turn to assist with this Coffee and Donuts Ministry in the Family Center after 9 AM and 10:30 AM Masses. A sign-up request will go out shortly.
Sun May 5 - Membership Drive - Membership Director Bill Wanovich will head this up during the Fellowship Sunday event in the Family Center after 9 AM and 10:30 AM Masses. This should give the Knights exposure to approximately 200 people who pass through for fellowship. A sign-up request will go out shortly.
Sun May 5 - First Communion Mass at 12:00 Noon - 4th Degree Sir Knights will provide an Honor Guard for our First Communion recipients. All 4th Degree Sir Knights are encouraged to participate. Uniformed Sir Knights will lead the Honor Guard processions followed by Sir Knights in dark suit and Social Baldric.
Mon May 6 - Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the Family Center - New Officers list will be announced for the first round of voting.
Thurs May 16 - 4th Degree Assembly Meeting at 7:00 PM in the Family Center
Sun May 19 - Confirmation Mass at Holy Family Parish 6:00 PM - 4th Degree Sir Knights will provide an Honor Guard for the Confirmation recipients. All 4th Degree Sir Knights are encouraged to participate. Uniformed Sir Knights will lead the Honor Guard processions followed by Sir Knights in dark suit and Social Baldric.
Fri May 24 - PEP Picnic at Jarvis Creek Park - A volunteer sign-up request will go out shortly.
Fri May 24 - SFCS 8th Grade Graduation Mass 6:00 PM - 4th Degree Sir Knights will provide an Honor Guard for the Graduation Class. All 4th Degree Sir Knights are encouraged to participate. Uniformed Sir Knights will lead the Honor Guard processions followed by Sir Knights in dark suit and Social Baldric.
Sat May 25 or Sun May 26 - Veterans Memorial Mass & Presentation - Further details to be announced in next few weeks.
Mon Jun 3 - Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the Family Center - New Officers list will be announced for the second and final round of voting. The $2,000 Scholarships will be presented to the winning students at this meeting.
Sun Jun 16 - A Very Special Event After 9:00 AM Mass in the Family Center - Details To Be Announced - You won't want to miss this event.
Thurs Jun 20 - Ladies Appreciation Luncheon - Details To Be Announced
Thurs Jun 20 - 4th Degree Assembly Meeting at 7:00 PM in the Family Center
Sun Jun 23 - New 4th Degree Assembly 2280 Officers Installation Ceremony at 10:00 AM in the Family Center. All Officer's spouses are invited and encouraged to attend.
Sun Jun 23 - New Council 10668 Officers Installation Ceremony at 11:00 AM in the Family Center. All Officer's spouses are invited and encouraged to attend.
Sun Jun 23 - New Officers Reception & Luncheon following the ceremonies at 12:00 Noon in the Family Center. All Officer's spouses are invited and encouraged to attend.
Oh, did I remember to say it was "Action Packed"??? Stay tuned for updates.
Fraternally,
Jim
Jim Jumpeter
Grand Knight
You are born a man. You become a Knight!
Knights of Columbus
Hilton Head Assembly 2280
Armed Forces Patriotic Program 2022
Primary Events for Sir Knight Participation:
Flag placement and retrieval on veteran grave sites events:
A) Memorial Day: Mighty Eighth Cemetery behind Museum 175 Bourne Ave
Pooler, GA 31322 Tel. 912-748-8888. No Captain, go at your individual option.
B) Six Oaks Cemetery – Hilton Head Flag placement /retrieval. 1. Memorial Day –
May – Rick D’Arienzo - Captain. 2. July 4 th - Rich Regan – Captain. 3.Patriot’s
Day- September – Frank Grywalski – Captain. 4. Veterans Day- November - Bill
Crawford - Captain. 5. Wreath Rack placement/retrieval - December – Bill Taylor -
Captain and we donate to “Wreaths Across America”.
C) Flag for Retirement collection – St. Francis by the Sea one weekend as
designated for flag retirement ceremony by HHI Fire & Rescue as scheduled.
Optional Events for Sir Knights Participation:
A) Operation Patriot – Ridgeland, SC every Saturday “Warrior Coffee” starts at
9:00 AM in Ridgeland. TJ Plummer thomas@OPFOB.org .
B) National Alliance for Mental Illness NAMI – Bluffton, SC Michelle Casey –
Director – 843-301-1964 assist with various events held here on Hilton Head or
Bluffton as notified by NAMI.
C) Christmas visit to veteran at VA Hospital Charleston, SC – Bart Bubnell
coordinator.
D.) Continued involvement and contact with St. Francis Catholic School grades 6-8
on what we do for patriotism, possibly do a veterans day celebration. Also then
branch out to John Paul II; Hilton Head High ROTC and possibly Hilton Head
Middle School grades 6-8. Do the K of C 4 th degree patriotism PowerPoint slide
presentation and civic responsibilities.
NOTE: No cost entrance to Six Oaks Cemetery is by having a Hilton Head
Plantation sticker or by telling the guard that you are going to the cemetery.
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