Monthly Council Newsletter

Bishop Ackerman Council #5453 Burlington, KY
Monthly Council Newsletter
Volume 2015, Issue 7
July 2015
A Salute to Our Holy Donut Founders
Inside this issue:
Grand Knight’s
Message
2
Knights Apparel
2
Hall Rental News
2
Birthdays & Anniversaries
2
Donut Updates
3
Family of the Month 3
Check Presentation
3
Officer and Program 4
Chair Contacts
Help Needed
5
Highlights of July
Business Meeting
5
Good of the Order
5
Calendar of Events
6
In the midst of the donut season, with Grant County wrapping up and Boone
County starting in August, let’s not forget those Brother Knights who started it
all. In 1969, one Holy Donut was 10 cents and dozen was just 65 cents more. From
a table top fryer to a 40-foot trailer, we have continued their legacy of charity and
service to the community. Hundreds of thousands of donuts later we’re still hard
at work!
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Grand Knight’s Message
Congratulations to Brothers George Placke Jr. and Gene Hahn in recognition of their
52 years of service each with the council! As Charter Members, we thank them for their
service to the Church, the Order, the Council and the Community. We are very blessed
to have a strong and vibrant council whose presence in the parishes and communities
we serve are known throughout northern Kentucky. To our members past and present
for their hard work and dedication, I would like to say, “Thank you!” Now, let’s wrap
this donut season up!
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Thank you,
Brothers for all
you do!
Holy Donuts at Hit at St. William Parish Gathering!
On the last Sunday of each month, the parishioners at St.
William in Williamstown gather for coffee and donuts after
mass. The council provided 15 dozen donuts and none were
left behind! St. William is in the process of becoming our
newest parish roundtable.
Knights of Columbus Apparel
If you would like to order Knights/Council apparel or other Embroidery items, please contact Margaret Plunkett at 859443-1476, or sewfine4you@gmail.com.
Hall Rental Update
As a reminder, you may now view available hall dates and book reservations online. Please visit the link below to make
your reservation. Remember, Knights can rent the hall for as little as $50 for their personal use. Contact Brother Rick
Wells at (859) 586-5575. Hall Rental dates are filling up fast!
http://www.kofc5453.org/hallrental
August Birthdays and August Council Service Anniversaries (10+ Years)
Birthdays: Ron Beard, Scott Beasley, Paul Becker, Reese Davies, Robert Fohl, Morgan Folz, Larry Gill, Gene Hahn,
Alan Kenny, Joe Knight, Emery Kocsis, Chuck Korzenborn, Rick Lawrence, Mike Madden, Lou Mauro, Michael McMahon, Jack Neal, David Nowak, Dustin Reed, Emery Rolfes, Steve Rubino, William Salyers, Charles Schuler, Joseph Wagner,
Anniversaries: Keith Cahill (16), Gene Hahn (52), George Placke Jr. (52), Elmer Riehle (15), Mike Whitlock (15), Elmer
Woltering (11).
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Donut Trailer Results and Upcoming Events!
Donations to Date:
$16,880.66
The donut season rolls on with results from Mary Queen of Heaven Funfest, IHM Summer Festival and St. Paul’s Parish Festival now updated.
Mary Queen of Heaven’s donation was $3994.00, IHM was $5795.80 and
St. Paul was $3698.90. Upcoming events include Grant and Boone County fairs, American Heritage Girls, St. Cecilia Parish Festival, St. Tim’s
Oktoberfest, Youth 2000 and Ladies Auxiliary.
Family of the Month: The Robert Greene Family
Each month, we will recognize one
outstanding Council Family as our
Family of the Month. This family will
be entered into a drawing to win a Holy
Family Statuette from Supreme. This
month’s family is the Robert Greene
Family!
Brother Bob has been a member of our
council for over 35 years and first
joined the Order in 1953. He has served
our council in a variety of roles and is
now our Council Advocate. Bob and his
wife Julie are active in the parish at
IHM where he is a cantor and she is a
lector. Julie is active in our Ladies Auxiliary and both are an integral part of
our monthly mass and social. Bob is a
tireless defender of the unborn and has
been recognized for his efforts and continued work on their behalf in our area.
Blast from the Past: Holy Donuts at Florence Y’all Festival
Thanks to Brother Jim
Alcorn for providing
these pictures. If you
have any vintage donut
pictures, email these to
your worthy Grand
Knight at
dw22ky@yahoo.com!
Notice to All K of C Chairpersons Planning an Upcoming Event at Acree Hall
Brother Rick Wells, our Acree Hall rental coordinator, has informed us that there is a surplus of paper products,
snacks, beer and soft drinks. He is asking for anyone planning an upcoming K of C event to please call him or his wife
Peggy before purchasing more of these items. These types of items tend to be like the multiplication of loaves and before you know it you have 12 baskets full. You can reach Rick at 586-5575 or rickpegwells@yahoo.com .
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2015-2016 Officers Installed
Your officers and chairman for the year are listed below, with contact information. Please
reach out to any of us with questions/comments.
To be an officer in
the council, you
must be a 3rd
Degree member.
Look for future
degree
opportunities!
Grand Knight: David White
801-5338
dw22ky@yahoo.com
Deputy GK: John Doubrava
689-5817
JTDOUBRAVA@YAHOO.COM
Chancellor: Rick Bose
586-5846
RICK.BOSE@UNIVARUSA.COM
Recorder: Greg Meier
586-1660
gmeier@ihm-ky.org
Financial Secretary: Fred Meade 485-6219
fsmeade@fuse.net
Treasurer: Chuck Hitter
567-4472
chuck.hitter@gmail.com
Advocate: Robert Greene
689-4321
greenehome@twc.com
Lecturer: Alan Schirtzinger
384-7072
a.schirtzinger@fuse.net
Warden: Terry Kidwell:
384-3802
t50kidwell@hotmail.com
Outside Guard: Don McMurray
647-1376
mcmurr84@aol.com
Inside Guard: Reese Davies
689-7735
rtd2_81@yahoo.com
Chaplain: Fr. Michael Norton
444-7586
mnorton@ihm-ky.org
One Year: Joe Baumgartner
485-7507
joebaumgartner19@yahoo.com
Two Year: Don Ward
525-0480
WARDDW@FUSE.NET
Three Year: Ray Rechtin
817-1103
rechtinr@hotmail.com
Trustees
Committee Chairman/Contacts
Program Dir. Rob Tyszkiewicz: 380-0442
robtys2@twc.com
Youth Director: Terry Kidwell:
384-3802
t50kidwell@hotmail.com
Website: Greg Meier
586-1660
gmeier@ihm-ky.org
Church Director: Lou Mauro
283-1299
lmauro1933@gmail.com
Charity: Roger Rolfes
371-8065
rwr7740@gmail.com
Squires: Dwight Culberson
689-0012
bdculb@twc.com
Ladies Aux: Darlene Rechtin
586-8221
drechtin@msn.com
Insurance: TBD
Home Corp/Donuts: Keith Cahill 653-2016
gkcahill@outlook.com
Hall Rental: Rick Wells
586-5575
rickpegwells@yahoo.com
Rosary Devotion: Ray Rechtin
817-1103
r.rechtin@kofc5453.com
IHM Fish Fry: Fred Meade
485-6219
fsmeade@fuse.net
Scholarship: Paul Roch
586-9276
prochdad24@aol.com
Pro-Life: Eric and Amy Ritchie 586-0387
e.ritchie@kofc5453.org
McGivney Gld: Dennis Longwell 283-1042
dennis@longwell-family.com
District Deputy: Eric Ritchie
e.ritchie@kofc5453.org
586-0387
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HELP NEEDED! ROSARY DEVOTION & FISH FRIES
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The Rosary Devotion is in need of volunteers to fill one hour slots the first weekend of each
month. Please contact brother Ray Rechtin (817-1103) if you can help with this ministry.
The next need for volunteers will be August 7-8 . Most need are slots from 6-8 am on Saturdays..

Fish Fry Chairman, Brother Fred Meade is always looking for more/new help. Fred is in need
for help during the 2nd, 4thand 5th Fridays of the month. The Fish fry is every Friday from 58 pm. If you can be of assistance contact Fred at 859-485-6219.
*NEW!* LADIES AUXILIARY NEWS
The Ladies Auxiliary Donut event is scheduled for October 10-11 at IHM. More details to follow.
Highlights from July Business Meeting

IHM Roundtable reports discussions with Boondockers to construct a pole building behind the hall to house the donut trailer
and Boondocker supplies/equipment. More details to follow.

Opportunity to participate in Boone County’s ‘Seize the Streets’ initiative was tabled due to concerns by the council advocate
over items in the contract for footwear and a hold harmless clause. This would have allowed the council to be responsible for
picking up trash and litter on Veterans Way in exchange for signage promoting the council.

The Squires are hosting another car wash for the Wounded Warrior Project scheduled for October 3rd.

No roundtable reports from St. Paul or All Saints.
Good of the Order
Good of the Order

Brother Joe Baumgartner won our Charity Drawing of $114.50 this month and proceeds donated to Mary Rose Mission.. Brother Tim Earls was selected to accept the Attendance Drawing and he wasn’t present to receive. Show up
each month for your chance to win!

Continue to pray for Sister Amy from the Campton Mission, Walt and Wanda Wilhelm, Gene Hahn, Brother Jason
Phillips, Virginia Neal, Noah Halpin, Paul Whalen, Brian Blaney, Mnsr. Don Hellman, Gary Fetick, Ms. Clemson,
Jo Jo Weatherby, Rose Crowe, Joanne Moller, Aggie Alcorn and daughter Rhonda, Sarah Madden, Louis McClenihan, Jeff Burns, Angie Boh, Michael Norton Sr., Bob Greene, Jerry Marshall and Michelle Schwarberg, Phillip
McKenzie, Julie Rupe, Jerry Daugherty, Rosetta Smith, Deacon Dan Parker, Bill Gullet, Mary Cahill, Steve Brooks,
Ray Rechtin, Lisa Rae Vickers, Deacon Greg Meier, Rick Cahill, Corky Hitter, Father Egbers, Tom and Peg Mallory, Marty Madden.
Bishop Ackerman Council 5453
Knights of Columbus
5890 Veterans Way
Burlington, KY 41005
Vivat Jesus!
Visit us at
www.kofc5453.org
Upcoming Events
August 3rd 7:30 pm
First Degree at Acree Hall
August 3-8
Boone County Fair Donut Event
August 7th 5 pm
Bingo Fish Fry at IHM
August 7-8
Rosary Devotion Acree Hall
August 10th 7:30 pm
Business Meeting at Acree Hall
August 14th 5 pm
Bingo Fish Fry at IHM
August 15-16
AHG Donut Event at IHM
August 21st 5 pm
Bingo Fish Fry at IHM
August 24th 7 pm
Mass and Social at IHM/Acree Hall
August 28th 5 pm
Bingo Fish Fry at IHM