KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
WHEN: Saturday, June 15, 2024. WHERE: Hot Springs Village----Granada Golf Course
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| Pictured (l-r): Master of Ceremonies Bill Nosek, Event Coordinator Mike Kerwin, and Choir Direcor Lynne Border |
Following the 9:00am Mass celebrated by Faithful Friar Father Bill Elser, the Patriotic Rosary was led by Father Elser and deacons Bernie Bauer, John Froning, and Larry Lipsmeyer. The Choir with its director Lynne Border partcipated in both the mass and the rosary. Honor Guard members attended the mass and presented the colors in the Sanctuary before the Patriotic Rosary.
Prior to the program beginning in the Lower Hall at 10:45am, the approximately 145 attendees were treated to coffee and pastries. As people entered, they were encouraged to buy 55/50 raffle tickets to benefit the Assembly's Flags Forever program.
The program was as follows with Bill Nosek serving as Master of Ceremonies:
Opening Prayer................................Father Bill Elser
Posting the Colors............................American Legion and VFW
Pledge of Allegiance.........................Bill Evans (American Legion)
National Anthem...............................Pianist Lynne Border
Our Flag...........................................John Speer and Jimmy Weber (Sons of American Revolution)
Flag Trivia.........................................Bill Nosek
Flag Folding Demonstration.............Tom and Karen Johnson (narrated by Jim Albright)
Flags Forever ..................................Bill Nosek (for Russ Harrison)
Drawing of 50/50 Winners................Ray bertrand and Carl Suttor
Patriotic Songs.................................Video with Group Singing led by Choir
She's a Grand Old Flag
God Bless America
America the Beautiful
Closing Prayer..................................Rev. Warren Freiheit (Christ Lutheran Church)
Taps.................................................Alan Harless
A total of $329 was collected from the 50/50 sales with prizes of $83, $52, and $30 awarded. The second recipient returned his winnings, so $217 was gained for the Flags Forever Program, which costs about $300 per year for the flags provided to eight golf courses and four fire stations in the Village.
The Sons of the Revolution DeSoto Trace Chapter distributed to all attendees brochures with many interesting facts about the flag and guidelines for honoring and displaying it.
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| Volunteers pictured (l-r): Ruth Kerwin, Anna Suttor, Pat Billings, Mike Kerwin, Kathleen Nosek, Marlene Carl, Gynnie Ambrozich, and Valerie Hartnett |
The following finger food and drinks were made available: variety of finger sandwiches cut in quarters; deviled eggs from many different providers; a veggie tray with a variety of dips; a number of fresh fruit trays; a variety of breads, cookies, brownies and cakes; coffee; and, fruited tea drinks (very popular, Ruth's idea).
The food was served on large dessert plates and 2 to 3 plate loads were the norm. Some vets saved some food items for later in the evening but when we left the food was gone. There were solid interaction and conversation between our team members and the vets.
The volunteers who participated in the evening were:
Food preparers - Jack and Pat Widlowski, Pat Kuhn, Pat Stoiber and Judie Pearson.
Food preparers and attendees - Mike and Ruth Kerwin, Bill and Kathleen Nosek, Bill George, Ed Pilarski, Gerry Krawczynski, Phil and Marlene Carl, Pat Billings, Ray and Gynnie Ambrozich, Bill and Valerie Hartnett, Carl and Anna Suttor, and Jim Albright and Rick Martin from the VFW.
There are now 50+ vets at the House, and it appears that all of them participated in the evening activities. Some, though, did opt to take their food to their room.
The timing of our next Social needs be worked out as many of the team leadership have extensive away time over the next 3 months. Everyone did a great job. It was a very enjoyable evening.
See pictures in Photos.
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| Arkansas Master Russ Anzalone witnesses the gavel transfer from Ed Miller (l) to Bill Welch, the 2013-2014 Faithful Navigator. |
The ceremony was given for the newly elected officers who will accept their positions on July 1. The officers were escorted by the Honor Guard to receive their instructions from Arkansas Worthy State Master Russell Anzalone of Bella Vista and a blessing from Father Elser.
Bill Welch follows Ed Miller as the Faithful Navigator for the HSV Assembly 2316. Other officers for the 2013-2014 fraternal year include: Captain Dave Johnston; Pilot Bill Gribbon; Comptroller Sam Justus; Scribe Jack Widlowski; Purser Mike Garstecki; Inner Sentinel John Lucas; Outer Sentinel Ray Ambrozich; Admiral Ed Miller; 1st Trustee Mike Kerwin; 2nd Trustee Jerry Bertrand; and, 3rd Trustee Ron Boudreaux.
Mike Kerwin was recognized as the knight of the year for his leadership with the homeless vet project and Flag Day activities. Larry and Carol Cruz were presented a plaque as family of the year for their tireless ministry to Sacred Heart of Jesus Church and for Larry's honor guard service.
There were approximately 64 Knights with their wives in attendance. A delicious meal of lasagna, sweet potatoes, and vegetables was served by the Home Plate restaurant. The dessert was ice cream supplied by Father Elser.
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The Arkansas Special Olympics Summer Games were held May 23-25 at Harding University in Searcy. The opening ceremonies began at 7:30pm in the stadium on Thursday.
Honor Guard members from three councils led the procession, including 3 from Heber Springs, five from Hot Springs Village, and 4 from Mountain Home.
Council 2316 was represented by Ray Ambrozich, Steve Fetcko, Bob Heisler, Mike Kerwin, and Bill Nosek.
See the complete article and photos in the Council section of this web site.
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Special thanks to those who made the evening a success:
*St. Francis House team of Ken Mace, Eloise Cotton, Julie Schafer, and Mike Parker
*Dessert providers Tom and Kathy Ament and Jack and Pat Widlowski
*Attendees and dessert providers Mike and Ruth Kerwin, Carl and Anna Suttor, Mike Frantz, Gerald Krawczynski, Dub and Geri Green, and Ray and Gynnie Ambrozich from the Knights, Jim Albright from the VFW, and Jim Gruenewald from the American Legion.
*The vets themselves.
It was also a learning experience for the team. The next time, which will be sometime in June, there will be hor'dourves, sugar free items, fruits, vegies, breads, chips and dip, etc and a modest amount of sweets. The visitors also presented St. Francis House with a 40-cup coffee maker and a 12-quart juice dispenser.
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Assembly 2316 has once aga
in demonstrated its expertise in hosting a 4th Degree Exemplification. It had most recently hosted it on April 2, 2011. The feedback from attendees was very positive.
There were 36 candidates from around the state, including 15 from Hot Springs Village, who went through this exemplification. There were 39 women participating in the special luncheon and program and 140 Sir Knights and spouses attending the banquet. The menu included a green salad, open face roast beef, rosemary potatoes, green beans almondine, and chocolate meringue pie.
There was a number of special guests from Arkansas, along with the new State Master Russell J. Anzalone. G. Vernon "Skip" Gentle Jr, Bienville Province Vice Supreme Master from Birmingham Alabama, also attended.
The Honoree of this Exemplification was Sir Knight Father William Elser. He is not only the chaplain for Assembly 2316, but also for the state.
Exemplification team members consisted of Russ Anzalone, Jacob DeLaPaz, William Durbin, Phil Hahn, Gerald Krawczynski, John Lett, Jim Limbird, Jimmy McKinnon, Kenny Petty, and Marc Rios.
Local Council knights who were exemplified included: Walt Chavis, Jim Cone, Ed Doyle, Jim Dyar, Mike Garstecki, Jim Gerwig, Bill Gribbon, Tom Hickox, Floyd Hodge, Pat McGannon, Carl Suttor, Jim Walker, Ron Wilging, Gary Wolfer, and Richard Woodfin. There are now 157 members of the Assembly. Two priests were also exemplified, Father Babu Battula of the Hot Springs Assembly and Father Andrew Hart of Little Rock. Recently ordained, Father Hart was one of the seminarians that Council 10208 had sponsored through the RSVP program.
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| 2013 4th Exemplification March 16 |
There were 36 candidates from around the state, including 15 from Hot Springs Village, who went through this exemplification. There were 39 women participating in the special luncheon and program and 140 Sir Knights and spouses attending the banquet. The menu included a green salad, open face roast beef, rosemary potatoes, green beans almondine, and chocolate meringue pie.
There was a number of special guests from Arkansas, along with the new State Master Russell J. Anzalone. G. Vernon "Skip" Gentle Jr, Bienville Province Vice Supreme Master from Birmingham Alabama, also attended.
The Honoree of this Exemplification was Sir Knight Father William Elser. He is not only the chaplain for Assembly 2316, but also for the state.
Exemplification team members consisted of Russ Anzalone, Jacob DeLaPaz, William Durbin, Phil Hahn, Gerald Krawczynski, John Lett, Jim Limbird, Jimmy McKinnon, Kenny Petty, and Marc Rios.
Local Council knights who were exemplified included: Walt Chavis, Jim Cone, Ed Doyle, Jim Dyar, Mike Garstecki, Jim Gerwig, Bill Gribbon, Tom Hickox, Floyd Hodge, Pat McGannon, Carl Suttor, Jim Walker, Ron Wilging, Gary Wolfer, and Richard Woodfin. There are now 157 members of the Assembly. Two priests were also exemplified, Father Babu Battula of the Hot Springs Assembly and Father Andrew Hart of Little Rock. Recently ordained, Father Hart was one of the seminarians that Council 10208 had sponsored through the RSVP program.
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The event was attended by knights Mike Kerwin, Dan Murphy, Mike Murphy, Bill Nosek, Greg Rogers, Dave Salmen, Tom Thornton, and Marvin Young as well as Jim Albright from VFW, and Mary and Dallas Erdman from the American Legion. Special recognition goes to Dan, Dave, and Greg for preparing the food and to Bill for coordinating the setup with Ken and his staff.
Tentative plans call for meals to be served in May, July, and October. Other members of the food group include John Bodensteiner (coordinator), Jim Passe, and Anna and Carl Suttor.
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At its first f
ormal meeting of the 2012-2013 Fraternal Year, the Assembly invited two representatives from the Saint Francis House in Littel Rock to address the members about its function. This imvitation followed a visit to St Francis by Faithful Navigator Ed Miller and Bill Nosek, and it designed to help the Assembly make a decision about a potentail new patriotic venture. There was a good turnout for the meeting and an enthusiatic response to the speakers, Employment Director Eloise Cotton and Reintegration Director Ken Mace.
"The mission of the St. Francis Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program is to provide a means of addressing the diverse employment needs of the homeless veteran.
It has implemented a program that targets female veterans and veterans with families. The program is funded through a grant from the Department of Labor, and it partners with the Arkansas Workforce Services, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other homeless service providers in the community. The focus of the program is to provide employment services to assist the homeless veteran with viable employment and a stable living environment."
Following the presentation, the Assembly decided to work with the St Francis House. A number of knights signed up to be part of a committee to determine the extent of involvement. On an interim basis, about 20 boxes of items were selected from the Sacred Heart of Jesus Treasure Sale just before its conclusion on Saturday. The items were delivered to St Francis the following week.
Mike Kerwin is the liaison between the St Francis House and the committee, which is in the process of discerning how best to complement the efforts of the staff in meeting the needs of the homeless vets.
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| Eloise Cotton |
"The mission of the St. Francis Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program is to provide a means of addressing the diverse employment needs of the homeless veteran.
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| Ken Mace |
Following the presentation, the Assembly decided to work with the St Francis House. A number of knights signed up to be part of a committee to determine the extent of involvement. On an interim basis, about 20 boxes of items were selected from the Sacred Heart of Jesus Treasure Sale just before its conclusion on Saturday. The items were delivered to St Francis the following week.
Mike Kerwin is the liaison between the St Francis House and the committee, which is in the process of discerning how best to complement the efforts of the staff in meeting the needs of the homeless vets.