Grand Knight Bob Honzik (l) receives a plaque from his successor Gary Wolfer.

New Faithful Navigator Mike Kerwin presents a plaque to Dave Johnston for his service.

The Knights of Columbus Council and  the Assembly installed their 2015-2016 officers at a joint dinner meeting on June 2 attended by 100 knights and their spouses.  This is the first time in recent history that the Council and the Assembly conducted their installations at the same meeting. 

District 10 Deputy Jimmie Rogers conducted the council installation with help from Lloyd Cambre of the Benton Council.  A state representative conducted the 4th degree installation.  Deacon Larry Lipsmeyer took Father Bill's place, as he was on retreat at Subiaco.  

For Council 10208, Grand Knight Gary Wolfer and Deputy Grand Knight Jimmie Rogers are supported by officers: Bob Bowman, Bud Campbell, Tom Conrad, Ed Doyle, Mike Frantz, Dave Johnston, Gerald Krawczynski, Bill Ligon, and Gordon Wilson.  Dick Breckon, Bob Honzik, and Bill Roe are trustees and Father Bill Elser is chaplain.

The following directors led by Tony Cifelli will be responsible for implementing the many activities of the Council: Al Bilgischer, John Bodensteiner, Tom Donnelly, Walter Free, Jim Goodson, Jeffery Silk, and Ken Silvers.

For Assembly 2316, Faithful Navigator Mike Kerwin will lead the following elected officers: Ray Ambrozich, Lloyd Cambre, Larry Cruz, Mike Garstecki, Bob Heisler, Dave Johnston, Sam Justus, and John Lucas.  Ron Boudreaux, Ed Miller, and Bill Welch are the trustees, and Father Bill Elser is friar.

In other business at the meeting, family of the year Bob and Mary Anne Honzik and knight of the year Milt Spaniel were recognized, as well as May family of the month Bob and Renee Steinpries and knight of the month Mike Miller. 

The dinner of fried chicken, rice, beans, and roll with a cake dessert was prepared by Danny with help from Johnna.  There was a 50-50 drawing and the Pennies from Heaven bucket was passed.