Honor Guard Sir Knights Ray Ambrozich (l) and Gerald Krawczynski presenting Faithful Navigator Ron Boudreaux and the Hot Springs Faithful Navigator to District Master Max Nutt.

Father Vic Bieberle accepting his plaque in recognition of his 14 years of service as Faithful Friar for Assembly 2316.

The Assembly concluded its 2010-2011 Fraternal Year with a dinner and installation of officers on Tuesday evening, May 24, in the Lower Hall.  The installation was conducted by Max Nutt, Arkansas District Master, and it included officers from the Hot Springs Centennial Assembly 1892.

All of the Sir Knights were dressed in tuxes and social baldrics with their spouses also appropriately attired for the event.  The food was catered to 81 diners by Home Plate.

Faithful Navigator Jerry Bertrand conducted the meeting before handing the gavel to the new Assembly leader, Ron Boudreaux.

Father Vic Bieberle was honored with a plaque for serving the Assembly as Faithful Friar from 1997 until February 2011, when he relinquished his duties to Father Elser, Sacred Heart of Jesus Pastor.  Also honored with special plaques were Bill and Diane Patterson, Family of the Year, and  Ray Bertrand, Sir Knight of the Year.

The new faithful officers are as follows:
Navigator - Ron Boudreaux
Comptroller - Sam Justus
Friar - Father Bill Elser
Captain - Ed Miller
Admiral - Jerry Bertrand
Purser - Ray Bertrand
Pilot - Tom North
Scribe - Bill Roe
Outer Sentinel - Clyde Porterfield
Inner Sentinel - Marshall Garrison
Trustees - Mike Kerwin, Russ Harrison, Hal Platt
Honor Guard Captain - Tom North
Membership Chairman - Jim Passe
Flags Forever Chairman - Russ Harrison

Click on Organization to view photos of the new officers and click on Photos to view a gallery of photos from the installation ceremony.