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FR. MAHER'S KNIGHTLY NEWS
'Come Grow With Us!'
July 2006
VOLUME XXXI ISSUE 1
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Father Maher's Knightly News is published monthly by Fr. Peter Paul Maher Council 6793 of the Knights of Columbus, P.O. Box 570, Olney, MD 20830. Please e-mail your articles in WORD format by the 20th of each month to: editor6793@yahoo.com |
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Contents . . .
GRAND KNIGHT'S MESSAGE
LOOK BACK AND LOOKING FORWARD
As I begin my second term as your Grand Knight I would first like to thank all the brother Knights and their wives, and in some instances their children, who helped make this past fraternal year a great success. It was a pleasure and a privilege to work along side some of the most dedicated, conscientious, articulate, hard working people in the business. It is an honor for Phyllis and I to call you our friends. This past year was challenging, but with all of your perseverance, guidance and resourcefulness we were always able to provide the best possible solution and come away successful. Thank you all for a very successful year.
Now we look ahead to the challenges of this fraternal year. Number one on my list remains getting more Brother Knights and their families to come out and get involved in our Council's activities. The second is to find a permanent Council home and last but not least is to continue to provide the best possible Church, Community, Council, Family and Youth activities for our community and the Fr. Peter Paul Maher family. I believe we are stronger, smarter, and more determined than ever to continue our success and make this year a "STAR COUNCIL YEAR, BACK ON TRACK."
Phyllis and I are looking forward to another great year with great people.....
Thank You, Jack Giacalone, your Grand Knight
FRATERNAL BENEFITS
WHY BUY LIFE INSURANCE?
Why should you buy life insurance anyway?
Because -
...if your wife does become a widow, funds are created automatically...immediately...and at the least possible cost.
...only life insurance will provide a steady income...a guaranteed amount month after month.
...with a check coming in monthly, she can budget accordingly.
...life insurance gives her a precious freedom of choice:
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* She can work if she wants to...as a hobby...not as a necessity. * She can live with her grown children if she pleases...as a welcome visitor. * She can call on charitable agencies if she likes - to offer help...not to ask for help. |
Life insurance is nothing less than an expression of your respect, your concern and your love of your wife and your family.
Why am I passionate about this? The woman I married was a widow at age 41 with six children, five of whom
were under the age of 18.
Call me today for an appointment. I want to hear from you. Fraternally, Rick Morin, CSA, FICF 301.384.7627
NEW OFICERS
The Following Brothers were elected as council officers at the June 14 Business Meeting, for the fraternal year July 1, 2006 thru June 30, 2007:
| Grand Knight | Jack Giacalone |
| Chaplain | Appointed by Grand Knight |
| Deputy Grand Knight | Harry F. Bushar |
| Chancellor | John E, Moore |
| Warden | Joseph F. Krempasky |
| Financial Secretary | Appointed by Supreme - Robert Caron |
| Treasurer | Joseph M. Feakes |
| Recorder | Charles W. Cozad |
| Advocate | Eugene I. Kane, Jr. |
| Lecturer | Appointed by Grand Knight - William Gulban |
| Inside Guard | Nick J. Padams |
| Inside Guard | Thomas J. McManus |
| Outside Guard | James N. Padams |
| Trustee (1 year) | Stephen E. Goldhammer |
| Trustee (2 year) | Richard L. Sherbert, Jr. |
| Trustee (3 year) | Innocent P. d'Almeida |
| Convention Delegate | Harry F. Bushar |
| First Alternate | Robert R. Caron |
| Second Alternate | Robert O. Mendoza |
BITS AND PIECES
DINNER DANCE AND AUCTION DONATIONS NEEDED
Your donations and participation are crucial to the success of our auction. If you, your family, or your employer would consider making a donation to support this annual fundraising event, it would be greatly appreciated. Baskets of any kind, such as sporting event or theater tickets, vacation time share, etc. are much needed and appreciated. We are also looking for individual items that will make up a basket, such as wine, children's toys, children's books, kitchen utensils, candles, or any other type of basket that you can think of. To put those items together, and create a basket, the council will be holding a basket-making party on Saturday, August 19 at 9AM at the cottage. Bagels, donuts, and coffee will be served; and if we are still there at lunchtime we'll get some pizza. Spouses are absolutely invited to participate. Please help us out with your donation we really need your help. If you want to make a donation or if you're planning to participate in the basket-making party, please contact Joe Feakes TODAY at 301 774 0137.
We thank you in advance for your support....
COUNCIL POSITIONS AGAIN
Below is a complete listing of council positions, not including Council Officers. If you are interested in any of these positions please give me a call and we can discuss what the position entails. Some of these positions may already be filled, but I'm sure additional help is always welcome. Please remember that along with each position comes years of experience from Brother Knights who have held these positions in the past. I can assure you that they are willing and able to guide you successfully through any project, event or program. So please call me at 301 774 6338, thank you, Jack Giacalone.
| Admissions Chairman | Membership Director |
| Car Raffle Chairman | *Newsletter/ Communications Coordinator |
| Cardinal's Charity Ball | Newsletter Editor |
| Chairman (Kennedy) | Newsletter Publisher |
| Charity Corp President | Pancake & Sausage Breakfast Chairman |
| Christmas Card Chairman | *Pro-Life Chairman/Couple |
| Church Activities Director | Recruitment Chairman St Peter's |
| Columbus Day Ball Chairman | Retention Chairman |
| *Community Activities Director | *Round Table Chairman - St Patrick's |
| Convention Chairman | Round Table Chairman - St Peter's |
| *Council Activities Director | Scholarship Chairman |
| Entertainment Books | Special Advisor to the Grand Knight |
| Chairman | Spring Raffle Chairman |
| Fall Raffle Chairman | Tootsie Roll Chairman |
| Family Activities Director | Tootsie Roll Co-Chairman |
| Financial Advisor (Insurance) | Webmaster |
| First Degree Captain | Youth Activities Director |
* Critical Open Positions
FR. CANICE TREACY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Fr. Peter Paul Maher Council is pleased to announce that four local high school seniors have been selected to receive scholarships under the Council's Fr. Canice Treacy Scholarship Fund. The winners were invited to our Scholarship Award and Spring Raffle Pot Luck Dinner on June 28 to receive their award. Chairman Kevin Kennedy made the presentation of a $1000 check and a certificate to each of the following winners:
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Lauren M. Dorozynski, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC Abigail M. Turner, Washington University, St Louis, MO Katherine E. Schmitz, University of Maryland, College Park, MD Rachael H. Knowles, St Joseph's University, Philadelphia, PA |
We congratulate all the winners and wish them much success as they begin their undergraduate studies. I would like to thank Tom Kennedy, Paul McFarlane and all the Brother Knights that participated in the scholarship process.
Pictured below from Left to Right are: Grand Knight Jack Giacalone, Katherine E. Schmitz, Lauren M. Dorozynski, and Scholarship Chairman Kevin Kennedy.
GOLF TOURNAMENT STILL ALIVE
The council would like to hold a Charity Golf Tournament at Latonsville Golf Course to support the Council's Fr. Canice Treacy Scholarship Fund. To date we have approximately 30 interested parties but we need 60 confirmed participants. The tournament will be held on Wednesday, October 4. The format will be a four-man scramble and the cost would be approximately $75 per person. Prizes will be awarded to winning teams and individual's who record the longest drive and closest to the pin. Door prizes will also be given, which means we need help in obtaining donations from local businesses. The donations can be in the form of sponsoring a hole or providing advertising items, i.e. logo clothing, golf apparel, golf balls, etc. In order for this to get off the ground, we need your help. Please help us support our 2007 graduating high school seniors and let's make a record number of scholarships available to them.
Please contact Marc Long and let me know if you would be willing to play or bring a team of 4 or just support us in any way, i.e., to obtain or provide donations.
You can contact Mark at 301-208-7134 or ramair320_129@msn.com and thanks.
HEALTH FOR K OF C MEMBERSHIP LONGEVITY
by Bill Gulban
NEWSBITES - Hold the Raw Burger and Alfalfa Sprouts, Please. Americans are eating more safely, according to a report released at a report released at the recent International Conference on Infectious Diseases. Based on a survey of eating habits, researchers found that consumption of seven foods associated with an increased risk of food-borne illness dropped by about a third from 1998 to 2002. According to the California Department of Health Services, we are seeing a decline in risky food consumption. That decline may be attributable to published media reports of food-borne outbreaks along with increased outreach efforts by the public health community. The survey measured consumption of these risky foods: --Rare or raw hamburgers, --Other "pink" ground beef, --Raw fresh fish (sashimi), --Raw oysters, --Raw/un-pasteurized milk, --Runny eggs, --Alfalfa sprouts. Men were more likely than women to take risks with these foods, and Asians were more prone to take chances than those of other ethnic backgrounds.
How Nutrient Dense Is Your Food? Why choose an apple over a bag of pretzels if they have roughly the same number of calories. But nutrients count too--and the apple also gives you fiber, vitamin C and potassium. This is an example of "nutrient density", a recently introduced concept. Although nutrient density is highlighted in the latest federal dietary guidelines, using this principal to categorize and choose foods remains unfamiliar to many consumers. If Americans choose foods based on nutrient density, they will essentially be choosing foods based on quality. Nutrient-dense foods provide more nutrients and generally fewer calories per unit volume. They are the foods that are loaded with the nutrients we need to thrive. Think about choosing a potato instead of potato chips, or a banana instead of a soda. Opt for a plate with lots of vegetables, and skip the dinner roll. Ignore the cake and go for the fruit. As a general rule, whole grain breads and cereals are more nutrient dense than their "white" counterparts. Many fruits and vegetables are nutrient-dense snacks because, in addition to providing some basic carbohydrates, they are low in fat and high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
No Aspartame-Cancer Link Found. Consumers who are worried about possible cancer risks of the popular sweetener aspartame can breathe a little easier. A huge federal study, conducted independently of any industry ties, has given the controversial sweetener a clean bill of health. Internet rumors have long linked aspartame, sold under such brand names as NutraSweet and Equal, to a laundry list of ailments ranging from lupus to multiple sclerosis. Large studies conducted by scientists at the National Cancer Institute found no connection between aspartame consumption and overall cancer risk or the occurrence of any specific cancer.
The above article is supported by Health & Nutrition Letter of Tufts University.
CELEBRATION OF OUR PARTNERSHIP
by Bill Gulban
The Kennedy Institute has been supported by the Knight's of Columbus for over 46 years and by our council for 30+ years. In celebration of our Council's long association with the Kennedy Institute, our July 26 social meeting will feature Dr. Rebecca Salon, PhD who will update us on current activities at the Kennedy Institute. Dr. Salon, is the Director of the Kennedy Institute of Catholic Community Services serving over 500 children and adults daily throughout the Archdiocese of Washington. This includes her work in schools to promote awareness of children and adults with disabilities.
Please remember to attend this important social meeting on Wednesday, July 26, 2006, at 8:00 pm. Refreshments will be served.
COUNCIL PICNIC
The 2006 Annual Council Picnic will be held on Sunday, July 16th at the Marian Cottage Grounds from 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm. Please click on the flyer below for further details:
