Volume 60 Issue 4 Summer Edition 2014

Volume 60 Issue 4
Summer Edition 2014
Brothers,
Summer greetings from Bellmore Council # 3689!!! This is going to be a great year moving forward with our
future council. As we are moving forward, let us never forget our past and all of our great memories that were
made.
Our new council address will be 101 Frederick Avenue located right in the heart of Bellmore. I want you to
know if you have any comments, questions or suggestions, please do not be afraid to voice them. Remember
the way we get through new ventures and tough situations is instilled in us at our second degree “unity”.
Unity is defined as working together towards a common goal. The way we can work together is by communicating openly and honestly with each other. This year we will put forth several new ideas and ways of conducting business while still maintaining our traditional values.
One of the things changing this year will be the creation of another committee under the Grand Knight called the Past Grand Knight
and Past Presidents of the Columbus Club Association. If you are a PGK or Past President please join us!!! Your opinions and
knowledge are valuable to your council. As we kick off the Columbian Year there will be several events taking place. I hope to see
each and every one of you at one of our upcoming events. My challenge to you is that you attend at least two meetings this year and
volunteer for at least one event (more hands make work easier, more productive and fun).
Annual due notices are being sent out and are due in July. Once again I will be conducting a raffle sometime during the early Columbian Year for those whom have paid their dues.
Welcome back to a new Columbian Year and I look forward to working and getting to know each and every one of you during my
year as Grand Knight.
Vivat Jesus,
James F. Ruescher, GK
Memorial Day Flag Planting - Pinelawn National Cemetery
COUNCIL OFFICERS
Grand Knight
James Ruescher
Chaplain
Charles Omotu
Deputy Grand Knight
William Styne
Chancellor
Thomas Ancona
Warden
Ken Yager
Recorder
Kenneth Geiger
Financial Secretary
John Ruggiero
Treasurer
Thomas Borst
Advocate
Austin Cannon Jr., PGK, PFN, FDD
Lecturer
Joseph DeFino
Outside Guard
Peter Zapryluk
Outside Guard
Brian Kasper
Inside Guard
Gustavo Ham
Trustee
Robert Saylor, PGK
Trustee
John Murphy, PGK
Trustee
Austin Cannon III, PGK
COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
Blood Donor Program
Joe Camillery, PGK
Church
Frank Mazzara
Community
Ken Yager
C&B
Austin Cannon III, PGK
Degree-Ceremonial
Ken Karchinski, PGK
Directory
William Styne
Family Life
Brian Kasper
Fourth Degree
Ken Karchinski, PGK
Fraternal
Vince Murray
Membership
Gustavo Ham/Thomas Ancona
Pro-Life
TBD
Public Relations
TBD
Retention
James Ruescher
Retirees
Bob Dunbar
Vocations/Scholarships
Austin Cannon Jr., PGK
Youth Activities
Gustavo Ham/Brian Kasper
COLUMBUS CLUB BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
John O’Leary, PGK
Vacant
Bill Styne
Ken Geiger
Austin Cannon III, GK
James Ruescher, DGK
James Ruescher, Sr.
William Palladino
Mark Ruescher
John Murphy, PGK
Joseph McNeill
Larry Oakley
John Mahon
Honorary Directors:
Harold Dean, Pete Hackett, Edward J McGlone,
Patrick Neville, PGK, Steve Amante, Frank Senatore
BANQUET MANAGERS
John P. Murphy, PGK
Teresa Ruescher
516-785-9407
SUPREME COUNCIL INSURANCE AGENT
Robert Gordon
Charlie Droessler
Karl Droessler
Joe Donohue
Dick Huhn
Bill Dwyer, PGK
Kevin Coleman, PGK
Ray Radziski, PGK
Special Intentions
Jerry Curley
Tom Waters
Peter Zapryluk
Neil Muenzen
John Sullivan
Shona Allen
Patrick Hoyne
Jerry Guilfoyle
Joe Camillery, PGK
Noel Camillery
Ralph Esposito & Family
Bill Styne
Marion Orleman
John Ruggiero
Bob Tepe
Deceased:
ANNUAL FAMILY PICNIC
FOREST CITY PARK, WANTAGH
(Town of Hempstead Park Facility)
SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2014
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
$30 / Family
$20 / Couple
$15 / Individual
Bill of Fare
Hamburgers Hot Dogs Sausage
Corn on the Cob
Soda & Beer
Reservations
Bill Palladino 516-781-3230
summerplace@optonline.net
516-551-7838
COMMUNICATIONS STAFF
Log Editor
Thomas Borst
Checks payable to: Bellmore Knights of Columbus
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Fraternal Fishing Trip - Saturday, June 7
Log Business Manager
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Log Distribution Manager
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William Palladino
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Editor’s Note: The cutoff date for The Log is the
20th day of each month. Submit all articles via e-mail
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Bellmore Knights of Columbus - Prospective New Home
JULY 2014
3rd Officers Meeting
4th Independence Day Parade
10th Council Meeting
17th Columbus Club Meeting
27th Family Picnic - Forest City Park
31st Past Grand Knight Assn. Meeting
8:00 pm
9:00 am
8:00 pm
8:00 pm
10:00 am
8:00 pm
AUGUST 2014
3rd Officer Installation (Church)
7th Officers Meeting
8:00 pm
14th Council Meeting
8:00 pm
21st Columbus Club Meeting
8:00 pm
31st Communion Breakfast
Immediately following the 9:00 am Mass
101 Frederick Ave
SEPTEMBER 2014
2nd Retirees Meeting
3rd Ladies Auxiliary
4th Officers Meeting
11th Council Meeting
12th Children’s Ice Cream Social
16th Retirees Social
18th Columbus Club Meeting
19th-21st Bellmore Street Fair
25th Council Meeting
1:00 pm
7:30 pm
8:00 pm
8:00 pm
1:00 pm
8:00 pm
Virgin Mary statue in Bellmore vandalized — again
Figure beheaded, toppled outside Knights of Columbus building; similar damage occurred at same location in July 2013
Unfortunately, we again have been the victims of vandalism. One morning the statue of
the Blessed Mother was found on the ground broken in half. We have contacted the
Nassau County Police and reported this crime.
8:00 pm
Packing
Up
&
Moving
Out
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Ladies Auxiliary News
Retirees
As our elections are over ,all our officers remain the same. We are
looking to help the council in their new home and help with all
fundraisers they are planning.
The next two months the Retirees will not be meeting. However, we
will continue to have our monthly luncheons.
We are having a banner made for ourselves plus shirts so people
know who we are . October will be our first real fundraiser but we
not have a date yet because we are waiting for the grand opening of
our new building . We will be doing a meet and greet when the new
building opens to welcome all including any new prospects that
want to join The Auxiliary or just want to check us out. The new
Grand Knight will make that call when the time arrives.
Teresa Ruescher, Chairwoman
Mark your Calendar
July we will visit EB Elliot's on the Miracle Mile in Freeport and in
August return to one of our favorite places, Popei’s in Bethpage. At
our June luncheon at Cara Mia Duo, Frank Accardi was presented
with his symbolic K of C ring for his years of service as Chairman
of the Retiree's Club. It was a total surprise to Frank and his wife,
Barbara. There were 40 people at the luncheon so we had a nice
group to honor Frank.
In the fall we are waiting for directions on what we can do to help in
making the new council headquarters ready for the membership. Once we are settled in, a couple of guest speakers will be invited to address the group.
Bob Dunbar, Chairman
Membership Directory
PGK Testimonial
for
Austin Cannon III
The time will be coming soon to place your personal ad in the
next directory honoring PGK Austin Cannon. When completed
send your ad to me via email at kjak49@aol.com
More details to follow in the upcoming months.
Fraternally
Ken Karchinski PGK,PFN
Sunday
January 11 or 25 (TBD)
4th Degree News
The next Fourth Degree Exemplification will be on October 12 - the
Sunday of Columbus Day weekend - at the Melville Marriott.
All 3rd Degree members are invited to join.
Location to be Determined
Applications can be obtained from Ken Karchinski at 516-781-8710
or e-mail at kjak49@aol.com or Kevin Benes.
E-mail Notifications
C&B Program – 2014
Not getting The Log or updates to Council news or events by email? Please contact us at bell3689log@hotmail.com so we can
update our e-mail records.
Visit Bellmore Council’s website for the latest news and activities
being planned for the 2014-15 Columbian Year.
Add to your favorites: www.bellmoreknightsofcolumbus.com
The Charitable & Benevolent Program is now underway. Raffle
tickets were mailed to all Brother Knights - we ask that you buy or
sell two chance books. The C&B program supports the Charities of
our State and Council.
Anyone who can help sell raffle ticket at supermarkets - even an
hour or two a week, please contact Austin Cannon III, PGK.
End of Year Awards - 2013-14
Vocations
th
On Saturday June 14 Bishop William Murphy, Bishop of Rockville
Centre, ordained four men to the priesthood. Two of those men have
ties to Saint Barnabas Parish and Bellmore Council.
Citizen of the Year Award
Joan Phillips
Knight of the Year Award
Kurt Bickom
Father James Shelton spent his Pastoral Year at Saint Barnabas and
was a frequent visitor to our council. Father has been assigned to
Good Shepherd Parish in Holbrook.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Joe DeFino
Scholarships
Congratulations to Casey Leimback, granddaughter of Brother Ken
Keller, on her reception of the Nassau Chapter Catholic High
School Scholarship for this Fraternal Year. She will receive a
$1,000 per year tuition grant for her four year in Catholic High
School.
She was also a recipient of a $500 grant from the New York State
Knights of Columbus.
Father David Antansio was assigned during his Deacon year to
weekend duty at Saint Barnabas. During that time he assisted the
priest at Mass and often preached as well. Father has been assigned
to Saint Patrick’s Parish in Bay Shore.
Seminarian Tom Griffin has completed his first year at Saint Joseph’
Seminary. Tom is the recipient of a RSVP grant from our council.
Please pray for these men and all our priests and seminarians as they
follow God’s call to service for the people of our diocese and the
Church.
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