January 2015 Mount Vernon Council #5998 Knights
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January 2015 Mount Vernon Council #5998 Knights
KC QUOTE January 2015 Mount Vernon Council #5998 Knights of Columbus www.kofc5998.org Outstanding Newsletter 2013 - 2014 Upcoming Events: 42nd Annual March for Life, Thursday January 22, 2015 Council Meetings - First and Third Thursday of the Month 8592 Richmond Highway - Alexandria, VA 22309 Telephone: 703-360-1964 Mt. Vernon Council #5998 KC Quote January 2015 Page 2 Calendar of Events Table of Contents 02 Table of Contents 02 Calendar of Events 03 Mount Vernon Council Directory 04 Mount Vernon KofC Club, Inc. Directory 05 January Birthdays 05 Prayer List 06 Grand Knight’s Message 07 4th Degree Message 08-09 BINGO An Urgent Message 10 Charity Designation Form 11 Ladies Corner 12 REFLECTION BY CARL EIFERT 13 Pro-Life 14 MaryAnn Dunn 15 Thank You's 16 January 15th Social meeting 17 From the Financial Secretary 17 Potomac Assembly 2204 18 Knight & Family of the Month 19 Upcoming and Other Area Council Exemplifications 20 Roundtable Pancake Breakfasts 21 New Year’s Day BINGO 22 March for Life 23 Super Bowl 2015 24 Nominations for Outstanding Young Man and Outstanding Young Woman of the Year 25 Father Bader Scholarship Program 26 KCIC Report 27 KOVAR 28 KOVAR and Amazon Smile 29 KOVAR Dinner & Silent Auction 30-31 Thanksgiving Meal Distributions 32-33 Children Nativity Party 34 Stan Bonta's Message 35 Monthly Calendar 1 3 Thursday Saturday 8 Thursday January 2015 New Year’s Day Bingo Patriotic Rosary 11A Officer’s Meeting (6.45P); Rosary (7.40P); Business Meeting (8P) 11 Sunday St Louis Pancake Breakfast Social 6.30P; “Behold the Face of God" presentation 17 Sat VA State Meeting 18 Sunday GS Pancake Breakfast 22 Thursday Right to Life March February 2015 1 Sunday Super Bowl Party 6.30PM Officer’s Meeting (6.45P); Rosary (7.40P); 5 Thursday Business Meeting (8P) 15 Thursday 7 Saturday Patriotic Rosary 11A 8 Sunday St Louis Pancake Breakfast 15 Sunday GS Pancake Breakfast 18 Wednesday Ash Wednesday 19 Thursday 24 Tuesday 24 Tuesday 28 Saturday Social 6.30P; KOVAR and the 2015 Campaign District Deputy Meeting (6.15P) Second Degree Exemplification (7.30P) State Meeting The deadline for accepting articles and photos for the February 2015 KC Quote will be Tuesday, January 20, 2014. Articles received after that time, if still applicable, will appear in the March 2015 KC Quote. The KC Quote is published as a periodical, once a month, 12 times a year. It is published solely as a newsletter for the benefit of the members, their families, and friends of Mount Vernon Council #5998, Knights of Columbus. Mt. Vernon Council #5998 KC Quote January 2015 Page 3 Council Directory Grand Knight SK GK PGK Michael J Murphy 703-751-5452 Chaplain Vacant Deputy Grand Knight SK Robert T Reynolds 703-799-7260 Chancellor SK PFN Lee Wallis 703-971-2393 Financial Secretary SK FDD PFN PGK Paul Townsend 703-619-9796 Recorder SK John Michals 703-587-3901 Warden SK Robert K Reynolds 703-799-2646 Treasurer Tim McCauley 703-922-7149 Lecturer John J. Daly 703-360-5812 Advocate SK Jim “Bones” Bona 703-799-4158 Outside Guard SK Kerry McCabe 703-960-3304 Inside Guard SK Joey McCracken 703-960-4546 Trustees 3 Year - SK PGK Peter J. Butler 703-780-4046 2 Year - SK PFN PGK Herbert Ray Duff 703-780-1822 1 Year - SK PFN PGK Tom Fahey 571-233-9048 Insurance Field Agent Stan Bonta 703-362-9728 Program Director SK Robert T Reynolds Church Director Vacant Good Shepherd Roundtable SK John Michals St. Louis Roundtable SK Kerry McCabe Community Director SK Dan Rinzel Council Director 703-799-7260 703-587-3901 703-960-3304 703-360-4627 Vacant Family SK PFN PGK Thomas Fahey Youth Director SK Kerry McCabe PRO-LIFE SK Richard Hayden KOVAR SK PFN Lee Wallis KCIC SK PFN Lee Wallis Vocations 571-233-9048 703-960-3304 703-799-2646 703-971-2393 703-971-2393 Vacant Publication& Public Relations KC Quote SK PFN PGK Rich Risdon 571-244-4645 Webmaster SK FDD PFN PGK Jim McCracken 703-960-4546 Bar SK Jim “Bones” Bona 703-799-4158 SK John Karpovich 703-255-3053 Soccer SK Kerry McCabe 703-960-3304 Bowling Tim McCauley 703-922-7149 703-780-1822 1st Degree Team Captain John J. Daly 703-360-5812 Membership Director SK PFN PGK Herbert Ray Duff Snack Bar Manager Bob Botto 703-799-0332 1st to 3rd Committee SK Robert T Reynolds 703-799-7260 Memorials Director SK PGK Peter J. Butler 703-780-4046 Mt. Vernon Council #5998 KC Quote January 2015 Page 4 Mount Vernon K of C Club, Inc. Officers & Directors BOARD CHAIRMAN SK GK Mike Murphy 703-751-5452 PRESIDENT SK Dan Rinzel 703-360-4627 VICE PRESIDENT SK PFN Cliff Conway 703-765-5251 SECRETARY SK Robert T Reynolds 703-799-7260 TREASURER SK Tim McCauley 703-922-7149 ASSISTANT TREASURER SK PFN PGK Jim McCracken 703-960-4546 DIRECTORS Richard Hayden SK Jay Landreth Mark Busse SK Carl Eifert 703-799-2646 703-768-3111 703-597-5790 571-275-1669 FACILITIES/BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR Eve Dellett Phone: 703-360-1964 Ext 1 FAX: 703-360-2457 E-mail: mvkcclub@vacoxmail.com Business Hours: 9 AM - 5 PM, Wed - Fri Committee Chairmen AUDIT SK PGK Peter Butler 703-780-4046 BINGO SK Larry Dietrick 703-799-4193 BUDGET & FINANCE SK PFN PGK Jim McCracken 703-960-4546 BY LAWS Richard Hayden 703-799-2646 CHARITY SK PFN Cliff Conway 703-765-5251 CONSTRUCTION SK Joseph (Joe) Selby 703-765-4061 SK PGK Ernest Graves 703-969-7333 CREDENTIALS SK Lee Wallis 703-971-2393 FACILITY MGMT & OPERATIONS Mark Busse 703-597-5790 LONG RANGE PLANNING SK Jim Bona 703-799-4158 SK Carl Eifert 571-275-1669 NOMINATIONS SK PFN PGK Ray Duff 202-253-3421 SK Kerry McCabe 703-960-3304 SPECIAL EVENTS SK Michael Guignard 703-922-6584 HOSPITALITY MANAGER/ SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR Mary Katherine Tyler (Cell) 571-233-9855 Prayer for the Canonization of Venerable Servant of God Father Michael J. McGivney God, our Father, protector of the poor and defender of the widow and orphan, you called your priest, Father Michael J. McGivney, to be an apostle of Christian family life and to lead the young to the generous service of their neighbor. Through the example of his life and virtue may we follow your Son, Jesus Christ, more closely, fulfilling his commandment of charity and building up his Body which is the Church. Let the inspiration of your servant prompt us to greater confidence in your love so that we may continue his work of caring for the needy and the outcast. We humbly ask that you glorify your servant Father Michael J. McGivney on earth according to the design of your holy will. Through his intercession, grant the favor I now present (here make your request). Through Christ Our Lord. Amen. Fr. Michael J. McGivney Mt. Vernon Council #5998 On Behalf of Council 5998, To Those Who Were Born in January Name Birthday Francis P Donnelly 1 Dr Alex Yadao 1 Michael Matthew Owens 2 Clifford C Gates 3 Ernest E Graves 6 John Masse 6 Charles J Terio 7 Brian C Mccormack 8 Salvatore J Leone 9 Richard W Fecher 10 Wilson A Del Aguila 11 Stephen D Piscitelli 11 Benedicto L Agoo 12 Kevin R Moran 14 Arnold W Bennett 15 Martin F Fadden 17 Jay B Landreth 17 David E Burk 18 Edward M Winiarski 18 James M Batchelder 19 John N Lawless Jr 19 Brian J Nienaber 19 Francis J Socko 19 Peter R Millikin 20 Geoffrey J Anderson 21 Frank J Donchatz 21 Paul L Delaney III 22 Christopher J Mccormack 22 Patrick M O Brien 22 Warren H Fowler 25 Paul R Kayanan 25 James R Harris 26 Terrence J Riley 27 William B Burke 29 Christopher J O Connor 29 Eugene P Maggioncalda 30 KC Quote January 2015 Page 5 Prayer List The following Brothers, relatives and close friends are in need of your prayers. Please pray for them and the other personal intentions of our Brother Knights. To be placed on the Prayer List, please contact the editor of the KC Quote, SK PGK PFN Richard Risdon at Richard.Risdon@comcast.net. Repose of the soul of MaryAnn Dunn, Wife of SK PFN PGK Jim Dunn Edward Winiarski Renee Duff— Wife of PFN PGK Ray Duff Ed Winiarski— Dad of Mike Winiarski James Riddenour Pat Fahey—wife of SK PFN PGK Tom Fahey SK Jim "Bones" Bona John Karpovich Stan Bonta Richard D. Ferrante Charles Baumgardner - son-in-law of Keith Kettell Fr Wayne Knoll Decan Declay Christine Nelson Richard Koslow Maureen Schreiner, wife of Ray Schreiner SK Jay Landreth George Simms, Honorary Life Member SK PFN PGK Richard (Dick) Bowman Lois Bowman- wife of SK PFN PGK Richard (Dick) Bowman SK PFN PGK Jim Dunn SK PGK Don Rogan Mt. Vernon Council #5998 KC Quote January 2015 Page 6 Grand Knight’s Message SK GK Michael J (Mike) Murphy Grand Knight In December, I had the privilege of attending MaryAnn Dunn’s funeral Mass. The wife of SK PFN PGK Jim Dunn, she still brings back memories when we worked as a team selling Instant Bingo’s (pull tabs) on Friday nights. She was always entertaining to both customers and volunteers alike. I indeed looked forward to working with her—she always kept her cool, regardless of how chaotic things got on the other side of the counter. She taught me a lot about the ‘BINGO business’ for which I’ll always be grateful. Her recent death (I do not know the cause) reminds me of a Notable & Quotable section of the Wall Street Journal that I had clipped out years ago, and have kept to this day. In an article he wrote for The Jewish World Review in 2005, Tony Snow, the 26th White House Press Secretary under President George W. Bush, had been diagnosed with colon cancer. After a successful fight, the cancer came back in 2007 and he died from the disease, leaving behind his wife of 20 years and three children. He was a Roman Catholic. Here is an excerpt from that article: The art of being sick is not the same as the art of getting well. Some cancer patients recover; some don't. But the ordeal of facing your mortality and feeling your frailty sharpens your perspective about life. You appreciate little things more ferociously. You grasp the mystical power of love. You feel the gravitational pull of faith. And you realize you have received a unique gift — a field of vision others don't have about the power of hope and the limits of fear; a firm set of convictions about what really matters and what does not. You also feel obliged to share these insights — the most important of which is this: There are things far worse than illness — for instance, soullessness. This passage truly resonates with me. His references to sharpening one’s perspective about life and what really matters hits home; and, that unique gift. My father, who also had colon cancer, joined me on my recent hunting venture back in the October-November timeframe. While he will always deal with the effects of his colon surgery, it was a thrill to be able to once again spend time with him. He constantly reminded me about how great it was to get back out to duck and pheasant hunt. He also reminded me that he was the last of the ‘old guard’ as his hunting buddies of ages past are now gone. My dad is in touch with his mortality, and I think that’s a healthy thing. I believe Tony Snow also had it right. Both men display the power of hope and the limits of fear; what really matters and what does not. The council is blessed to have SK PGK Peter Butler serving as our Memorials Director. In the past, he would ‘gently’ remind me of my obligations to the sick and dying of our council. Recognizing that I needed some help, he stepped up and took on the duties, and he has done so with grace. We are blessed to have him in our council. For me, what matters is the soulfulness of this council. We have many things to accomplish, yet we must also not lose perspective of those around us. We are here for our community and for each other. May we always remember the many blessings God Almighty has bestowed upon each and every one of us. Mt. Vernon Council #5998 KC Quote January 2015 Page 7 4th Degree Navigator's Message SK FN John Karpovich Faithful Navigator Potomac Assembly 2204 To All SK's of 2204, Monday, January 12th at 7:30 PM: Business Meeting & Renewal of Obligations at 7:30; PM at the Mount Vernon Council For SK Members only. Wives and non-member guests may wait in the lounge while the Renewal of Obligation Ceremony takes place. This is an important ceremony for all members. I do want to emphasize ALL! Uniform of the day will be tuxedo and social baldric with name tag (for those who ordered new name tags, I will have them available. Since this ceremony starts at 7:30, SKs should "muster" at 6:45 to get badges and go over the ceremony. There will be a social afterwards in the lounge. We will have a brief business meeting after the ceremony. I will contact my Faithful Captain to arrange food and beverages. Thanks John Karpovich j.karpovich@verizon.net Ordination of Permanent Deacons of the Diocese of Arlington on January17 11:00 An honor guard has been requested for the Ordination of Permanent Deacons of the Diocese of Arlington. Bishop Loeverde will be ordaining 11 men, several of which are members of the Knights of Columbus. The ordination mass begins at 11:00 on January17. Honor Guard is to meet in Monsignor Burke Hall, below the Cathedral by 10:30. Respectfully request that all SKs who can participate notify PFN, Admiral and Color Corps Commander, Ray Duff at rrduff5004@verizon.net. or myself at j.karpovich@verizon.net. Thanks for your help again. John Karpovich Mt. Vernon Council #5998 KC Quote January 2015 Page 8 BINGO - AN URGENT MESSAGE BINGO – AN URGENT MESSAGE SK GK Michael J. (Mike) Murphy, Chairman of the Board & SK Dan Rinzel, President As Chairman of the Board and as President of the Mt. Vernon KofC Club, Inc., and we need your help at BINGO, now, more than ever. SK Larry Dietrick, who has successfully headed the BINGO Committee for the last five (5) years, is stepping down at the end of January, 2015. A contributing factor to his departure is the sheer amount of work involved. After weeks, months and years, it takes its toll. The BINGO operation is the major funding source for maintaining our facility that houses the Council. It also provides charitable funds throughout the community. Last year, over $130,000 was distributed. BINGO volunteers were able to donate $65,000 to their designated charities (501(c)3). With a council/club membership in excess of 400 Knights, it would appear, on the surface, an easy task to fill volunteer spots for BINGO. Sadly, we still have this crisis in volunteerism. If each Knight devoted one night a month to support BINGO— problem solved. The following page go into greater detail of our needs. You can contact SK Larry Dietrick at 571.243.1332, or email dietrickva@verizon.net. [For the Snack Bar, a Council #5998 operation, you can contact SK Bob Botto at 571.289.2504, or email nikabob@cox.net.] Thank you! Mt. Vernon Council #5998 KC Quote January 2015 Page 9 BINGO - AN URGENT MESSAGE Bingo is held every Wednesday and Friday nights. Please consider volunteering at least 1 night a month. The following positions need to be filled and training is provided: Caller/floor worker: 2 are needed each night (Hours 6:30-10:30 and 7:30-11:30). The caller operates the bingo machine, calls the numbers and keeps the game rolling! Before or after calling they act as floor workers. Cashier: 2 are needed each night (Hours 5:45-8:00 and 5:45-11:30) The cashier works in the office selling bingo paper to customers. One cashier stays to help the game manager count inventory, money, and prepare deposits at the end of the session. Counter worker: 2 are needed each night (Hours 5:45-9:30) The counter worker distributes the bingo paper to the customer. They can also sell concessions to bingo players. IB manager: 2 are needed each night (Hours 5:30-10:30) The IB (Instant Bingo) manager sells instant bingos (pull-tabs) and concessions to bingo players. They also assist reconcile floor worker sales. They can payout instant bingo winnings. In addition, one manager operates and sells the Lucky-7 game cards. IB worker: 2 are needed and hours can vary. The IB (Instant Bingo or pull-tab) worker mixes, counts and assembles into packets the instant bingo for each game set. Floor worker: 3 are needed each night (Hours 7:00-11:30) Floor workers stroll the floor during the bingo sessions. When a player has bingo, they relay bingo information to caller to verify bingo. A floor worker may be asked to sell a variety of paper and instant bingos to players while walking the floor. In addition, those workers can payout instant bingo winners up to a specific limit. Floor manager: 1 is needed each night (Hours 6:45-11:30) The floor manager works as a floor worker. In addition, the manager pays winnings to the lucky bingo player and instant bingo winners up to a specific limit. Bingo volunteers are not limited to members of Council 5998. Volunteers can be relatives and friends over the age of 18. Volunteering is a great way to do something different while raising funds for the charity of your choice! As an added perk, Bingo volunteers receive a free dinner from the Snack Bar (which could also use volunteers). Please contact mvkcclub@vacoxmail.com or call 703-360-1964 /ext 1with your preference of position, night available and number of nights per month you can dedicate to Bingo. Please volunteer for bingo today. Mt. Vernon Council #5998 KC Quote January 2015 Page 10 Charity Designation Form January 1, 2015 To: All Snack Bar and BINGO Workers each worker is allocated a pro-rata share of 50% of the annual charity income. Individual hours worked divided by the total hours accumulated by all workers multiplied by 50% of the annual charity income equals the pro-rata share. Individual hours are compiled from the date a worker first volunteers during the period beginning January 1, 2014 until December 31, 2014. The other 50% of charitable income is awarded by the Charity Committee, as approved by the Board of Directors, based upon the requests from qualified charitable organizations. The cut-off date for submissions of your designated charitable contribution(s) is January 31, 2015! You may contribute your shares to either one charitable organization or divide your contribution between two organizations by designating the percentage of your share for each organization. You must print clearly the name, address and zip code of the charitable organization(s) to which the check will be issued. DESIGNATION: I, ______________________________________ , authorize the Board of Directors to consider Granting ____________% of my shares to: Name of Organization: ______________________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip Code: (Optional) ____________________________________________________ I also would like the remaining ________% of my shares to be granted to: Name of Organization: ________________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip Code: _________________________________________________________________ YOUR SIGNATURE _________________________________ DATE__________________ Please submit this form to the Council Office NLT January 31, 2015 Mt. Vernon Council #5998 KC Quote January 2015 Page 11 Ladies Corner To the Ladies of Mount Vernon Council Thank you to all the Knights and Knights' Ladies who have worked so hard to hold this years' Children's Nativity-Santa Breakfast and Crafts activities event. The event brought more than 260 adults and children together to enjoy a great breakfast and a lovely morning with their families and friends with Santa and preparing Nativity activities. I saw excited happy children and smiling adults sitting eating together, doing crafts and putting together the Nativity Manager scenes. All were there to enjoy this special time of the year in which we celebrate the Birth of Jesus. All enjoyed the great breakfast prepared by our Knights and the joy of being a part of a loving community. The children were all excited about Santa’s visit. Everyone was very patient in line and enjoyed their individual time with Santa. A Big thank you to Santa and his elf for taking the time out of their very busy schedule to allow the children so much individual time and to permit the parents and grandparents time to take pictures of their children and grand children with Santa. A big thanks goes to our lovely McCormick teenagers (Stephanie, Emily and their sister) who helped the children with their crafts; to Mary Beth Rock from Good Shepherd who made all the Table Flower Arrangements; to the Good Shepherd Mothers' Group who helped the Knights' Ladies fill the cookies, candy and the toy bags (Barbara Cotter, Marisa Souza, Marquerette Metzler and Irene Yankowski). Thank you to all the Knights ladies who helped me bake and fill the cookies and toy bags and helped decorate the main hall on the 5th of December: Renee Duff, Jane Selby, and Connie Genuino. Emma Niemiec, Cassie Rogan, Eleanor Wood, Dorothy Healy, JoAnn McCracken, Wilma Woliki, Loretta Cuce, Betty Jo Eiffert, and Sue Bonaquisti. A special thank you to SK FDD PGK PFN Jim McCracken who solicited the local Safeway store to donate the toys and many of the cookies, candies, and the Gold Fish crackers for the children. The ladies salute SK PGK PFN Tom Fahey for his tireless efforts to make this event work with the wonderful Knights Chefs in the kitchen and the Knights' Santa Helpers in the Council Hall. Tom you are so patient and Christ like in all your dealings with everyone. You inspire us all. Renee Duff coordinated with Paula Powers who ordered the special Nativity sticker craft, the special Christmas candy canes, and the Christmas bell wreath Ornament craft kits. I want to especially thank the following ladies for helping me with the Nativity & Christmas Crafts: Janice Reilly, Petronella Kayanan, Dorothy Healy, Connie Genuino, Sue Bonaquisti; and to Eleanor Wood, and Clara Satta who were the Greeters. I want to pay tribute to MaryAnn Dunn, the wife of SK PGK PFN Jim Dunn, who loyally worked with Jim at BINGO and the Council Events over many years. We are deeply saddened by her death and thank Jim for sharing her with our Council. I wish each of you and your families a very Merry & Blessed Christmas and New Year. Next half of our fraternal year will also be very busy. January 22nd will be our March for Life Celebration- starting with a Mass at 9 AM in our Council Hall, a light breakfast for the marchers around 10 AM and then brief instructions for the marchers before boarding the buses and off to DC. Happy New Year! Joan Wallis Mt. Vernon Council #5998 KC Quote January 2015 Page 12 REFLECTION BY CARL EIFERT DIVINE GUIDANCE Truly, it was the guiding light. Stargazers followed it from the east. It shone as a spotlight on the place where the baby lay. Those astronomers arrived and presented their gifts, marking what is now called the Epiphany, celebrated on January 6. German astronomer Johannes Kepler cited an alignment of planets that happened in 7 B.C. He said those heavenly bodies were Jupiter and Saturn. Another source identified planets Venus and Jupiter plus a “bright star” named Regulus -- appropriately meaning the Little King – aligning June 17, 2 B.C. Now two millennia later that star with its unusual Biblical scholars and historians cannot date exactly Christ’s birth, not even the time of year, but say His beam is a symbol of Christmas. birth The family crèche, with or without the star, usually depicts the astronomers as three king figures, who are also known as wise men. Sometimes they are took place between 7 and 2 B.C. on our Gregorian labeled magicians. Evangelists Mark, Luke and calendar. The preceding Julian calendar was wrong John don’t mention them. St. Matthew, whose ac- in fixing A.D. 1, the beginning of the Christian era. count of Christ’s birth moves directly from the Annunciation to the visit of these astronomers, calls Thus faith in the Star of Bethlehem gets some supthem magi but doesn’t give their number. (Magi are port from sources other than religion. The Church defined as priests, supposedly with supernatural teaches true faith and science need not conflict. powers, of Zoroastrianism, a monotheistic religion Christians can meditate on the miracle of the star of Persia.) Biblical theory holds that they were as- that directed the wise men to the Divine Infant. trologers, not to be confused with superstitious fortune-tellers but rather the equivalent of today’s as- Perhaps the magi later spread knowledge of their mission, easing the work of the Apostles and other tronomers. evangelists. In fact, the homage given by the magi Pagan priests, kings or astronomers, the magi were and celebrated on the Epiphany – the manifestation important enough to meet with Herod, the king of of Jesus as Messiah and King of the World -Israel. He feared the Child whom Herod’s subjects demonstrates pagans can discover Jesus as Savawaited as the King of the Jews. That villain ior. In the Eastern Church, January 6 is celebrated thought he had made a deal with the visitors to re- as the day of Christ’s birth. turn after they honored the Child so that he could, too. That ruse was blown by the appearance of an Another miracle closer to our time also involves a angel to the visitors. They headed home without star. On Oct. 13, 1917 the sun – our star – “danced telling Herod. He retaliated by ordering the murders in the sky” over Fatima, Portugal, for 10 minutes of all infant boys in the land. Joseph, also warned and was witnessed by as many as 100,000 people. by an angel, took Mary and the Child to Egypt to Thirteen years later the Church accepted that as miraculous. escape. Little is known either of the star or of the magi. So intrigued by its light in the heavens the sojourners, who clearly knew astronomy, set out on their journey carrying gifts of gold, incense and myrrh. Several explanations have been proposed for the star. An amateur astronomer in Florida, Dave Dickinson, summed them up at Listosaur.com. He listed possible answers in descending order of likelihood: Supernova or the explosion of a massive star; a planetary conjunction; a comet such as Halley’s that did have an appearance in 12 B.C.; and an “unexplained phenomenon,” which Dickinson favors. Any way the Twelfth Day of Christmas is approached, it is a great celebration. Mt. Vernon Council #5998 KC Quote January 2015 Page 13 Pro–Life Voters Just Not That Into Abortion Anymore It could the sonograms. It could be the pro-life candidate from upstate New York, economy. It could, for some, be Dr. Louis became the youngest woman ever elected to Gosnell and his house of horrors in Congress. Philadelphia. All over the country, in races large and small, But for whatever reason, when the 2014 bipartisan majorities elected pro-life candidates midterm votes were counted, pro-life of both genders and parties. Some have candidates fared far better than their suggested the presence of sonograms is pro-abortion opponents. turning the debate. People see these photos and realize – many for the first time – how According to a report in the National Catholic quickly this “blob of cells” becomes a Register, in the 26 elections that pitted a recognizable person who deserves all the candidate supported by the National Right to protection of those who already have been Life Campaign against one supported by born. Emily’s List, which seeks to elect Democratic women, the right-to-life candidates went 19-7. The results also confirm the growing divide among voters between support for pro-life The Senate now includes a bipartisan majority candidates and support for those who focus on of pro-life members, which would be key when opposition to gay marriage. Support for pro-life it comes time to approve judicial nominees. legislation and candidates is at an all-time high. The House will be comprised of more on-the- Opposition to gay marriage is at an all-time record pro-life members than ever before. low. Wendy Davis, the most pro-abortion candidate in any race, got crushed by a 2:1 margin in the Texas gubernatorial race. Eight more state legislative bodies went Republican—largely on the strength of pro-life candidates defeating pro -abortion candidates—giving pro-life forces control of 64 of the 99 bodies nationwide. In Colorado, Sen. Mark Udall went so far out of his way to try to damage his opponent, Cory Gardner, over abortion that he came to be called ‘Sen. Uterus.’ Now, he is known as Ex-Sen. Uterus. Sandra Fluke, the pro-birth control, pro-abortion activist who rose to fame when she tried to insinuate herself into a congressional hearing to demand government funding of birth control, lost badly in her race for a state senate seat in California. Father Frank Pavano, head of Priests for Life, made an important point in the Register article. He said electing pro-life candidates is only the beginning. Now, it’s up to us to reach out to these office holders and make sure they know we care about this issue and stand ready to provide information and support for pro-life policies and proposals when needed. Beyond that, let us remember that those who oppose us on this issue are not necessarily evil but misguided. We should pray for them and look for ways to demonstrate what the Christian – in our case, Catholic – life looks like. We also should pray that they will keep praying and asking for God’s guidance as they vote or campaign. Because the real news from the midterms is that opinions change, hearts and minds come around to the right way of thinking, and positive discourse and prayerful persuasion literally can save lives. Moreover, the “War on Women” meme promoted by pro-abortion politicos fell flat on its Which means what we always knew – that the face. Saira Blair, an 18-year-old pro-life work goes on. Catholic from Martinsville, W.Va., became the youngest person ever elected to that state’s legislature. Elise Stefanik, 31, a strongly Mt. Vernon Council #5998 KC Quote January 2015 Page 14 MaryAnn Dunn MaryAnn Dunn, wife of SK PFN PGK Jim Dunn, passed away Sunday, Nov. 30th. Always a faithful servant, she will be remembered for her love and support to our council. The Requiem Mass as held Friday, Dec. 12, at St. Louis Catholic Church. Additional information is available from our Memorials Director, SK PGK Peter Butler at 703.780.4046, or pjbutler2@verizon.net. Eternal rest grant unto you, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Mt. Vernon Council #5998 KC Quote January 2015 Page 15 Thank You’s December Holiday Food Donations Thank you to all our supporters who generously donated funds and food to make a happy Thanksgiving and December Holiday for more than 600 families. We are especially grateful to the Mount Vernon Knights of Columbus #5998 for their generous donations this Thanksgiving season. The Knights contributed $2400 for turkeys and chickens for UCM holiday food baskets, and got their two parishes -- Saint Louis Catholic Church and Good Shepherd Catholic Church - to provide an extra $600 each. The Knights also hosted the UCM Sacramento Community Center's Thanksgiving dinner celebration, with over 150 residents enjoying a Thanksgiving meal prepared by members of First AME Church of Alexandria. Thank you to all our faith communities for the critical part you play with UCM at the heart of community! Mt. Vernon Council #5998 KC Quote January 2015 Page 16 January 15th Social meeting “Behold the Face of God” Our January 15th Social meeting will feature a presentation on the 2015 Retreat Program at Loyola on the Potomac, the Jesuit Retreat House in southern Maryland. This year’s retreat theme provides Loyola’s retreat staff with another angle to help retreatants break open Ignatian phrases like: “Contemplatives in Action” and “Finding God in all Things.” The invisible God is made visible through his creative work. Everything is made and continues in existence by God’s creative/ salvific work in Christ (John 1: 1-18). By seeing what God does, we come to know who he is. All that we see is a reflection of God, that leads us to God and yet God is not contained in or limited to any created thing. The retreat helps us to deepen our ability to see and understand with the eyes of Faith. The Social will begin with a Meet & Greet at 6:00 PM, followed by Dinner at 6:30 PM. The Council will provide an entrée. Attendees with last names beginning with A-M please bring a cold salad/side dish; attendees with last names beginning with N-Z, please bring a hot side dish. Please bring enough for 6 - 8 diners. The Loyola presentation will follow the meal, beginning by 7:30 PM. Mt. Vernon Council #5998 KC Quote January 2015 Page 17 From the Financial Secretary All members of the Mount Vernon Council will be assessed an annual membership dues according to their membership status (Regular, Honorary, and Honorary Life). You should have received your annual dues notice during the month of December. If you did not receive your notice, please contact me at (703) 619-9796, and provide me with your current address. Remember that your membership cards expire on December 31st, but will be honored until January 15th. The exception is for those members who are in arrears. Your membership has expired and payment of dues should be made immediately. It is important that everyone pay their dues annually and promptly. The Council is responsible for paying all State and Supreme Council assessments. For members who fail to make their payment, the council must pay out of the council's general funds, which reduces our ability to support other programs. SK FDD PFN PGK Paul Townsend III Financial Secretary 703-619-9796 pjtownsendiii@hotmail.com Potomac Assembly 2204 Monday, January 12, 2015: Business Meeting & Renewal of Obligations at 7:30; PM at the Mount Vernon Council For SK Members only. Wives and non member guests may wait in the lounge while the Renewal of Obligation Ceremony takes place. Following the Renewal of Obligations ceremony, food will be provided for all attendees. Mt. Vernon Council #5998 KC Quote January 2015 Page 18 Knight of the Month December KOM—SK Daniel T. Klug, who serves as a floor worker for BINGO. Dan sets the example for his brother knights—always there to lend a hand and do his part. He has also volunteered for other Council activities and his GK is most appreciative of his eagerness to lend a hand when and where it’s needed. Brother Dan, for his unfailing commitment to this council and his parish, has earned him the honors as our council’s Knight of the Month for December. Family of the Month December FOM—SK FN John and Dianne Karpovich. SK FN John Karpovich and his wife Dianne have been heavily involved with Council #5998 for many years, and their loyalty to the Council is always on display. During November, Dianne was highly instrumental in processing the Thanksgiving meals for the needy. Coordinating a large staff, she expertly assembled 250 meals and got them out the door, piping hot and into the hands of those less fortunate. John currently serves as the Faithful Navigator for Potomac Assembly #2204. In addition, he serves as one of the bar managers in the Council Lounge and faithfully supports football each Sunday. Although his beloved Redskins continue to disappoint, he is always there to ensure his brother knights have a good time. There is never a parched mouth in the place. John also serves on the Potomac Assembly #2204 Color Corps and recently participated in the funeral Mass for MaryAnn Dunn. John and Dianne, you make this Council a better place and we are grateful for all that you do! Mt. Vernon Council #5998 KC Quote January 2015 Page 19 Upcoming Exemplifications Mt. Vernon Council 2nd Degree Exemplification, Tuesday, February 24, 2015, 7:30 PM (Candidates, please meet in the Council Lounge NLT 7:00 PM) Other Area Councils 1st Degree Exemplification, Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 7:30 PM (Candidates, please meet in the Council Lounge NLT 7:00 PM) Council #459 Fitzgerald Alexandria, VA 1st Degree Exemplification, Thursday, January 29, 2015, 7:30 PM (Candidates, please meet in the Council Lounge NLT 7:00 PM) Council #9407 Fr. Austin L. Ryder Alexandria, VA 1st Degree Exemplification, Wednesday, February 25, 2015, 7:30 PM (Candidates, please meet in the Council Lounge NLT 7:00 PM) Council #11170 Fort Belvoir Fort Belvoir, VA Mt. Vernon Council #5998 KC Quote January 2015 Page 20 Roundtable Pancake Breakfasts Sunday January 11, 2015 St. Louis Catholic Church (School Cafeteria) after the 8:45 AM & 10:30 AM Masses Sunday January 18, 2015 Good Shepherd Catholic Church (Creeden Hall) after the 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM Masses Sunday February 8, 2015 Sunday February 15, 2015 St. Louis Catholic Church (School Cafeteria) Good Shepherd Catholic Church (Creeden Hall) after the after the 8:45 AM & 10:30 AM Masses 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM Masses Mt. Vernon Council #5998 KC Quote January 2015 Page 21 New Year’s Day BINGO As most of you know, we always need lots of extra folks to help in the Snack Bar and on the BINGO Floor on January 1st, New Year's Day, as we will be feeding 150 to 200 BINGO players. This special edition BINGO runs no later than 5:00 PM for Snack Bar workers generally. If you have any time you can spare us that day. We have jobs for persons of all ability levels. Shifts can be as short as one hour if you can spare it. Thank you for your generosity of spirit, and may our Lord bless you and keep you and your family in this New Year. Mt. Vernon Council #5998 KC Quote January 2015 Page 22 March for Life 2015 Annual March for Life, Monday, January 22, 2015 We currently are finalizing the plans for the Mount Vernon Council’s support of and participation in the 2015 March for Life. As in previous years, we will host a pre-March Mass for the Unborn at Columbian Hall, provide busses to and from the March, rally on the Mall, march to the Capitol, and return to Columbian Hall for a post-March meal. Let us all plan to do our share to support the 2015 March for Life! Annual March for Life, Thursday, January 22, 2015 Please join the Mount Vernon Knights of Columbus Council # 5998 for a full day of prayer and protest to overturn Roe v. Wade. Our 2015 March for Life program begins and ends at our Council Hall, 8592 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22309. 9:00 AM: Holy Sacrifice of the Mass for the Unborn at the Council Hall 10:00 AM: Breakfast at the Council Hall 10:30 AM: Depart by charter bus for the Rally on the Mall in Washington, DC 12:00 PM: Rally on the Mall 1:00 PM: March to the Capitol and the Supreme Court return by bus to the Council Hall) 5:00 PM: Dinner for marchers and their supporters at the Council Hall (at conclusion of the March, Please participate in this most important demonstration of our conviction and commitment “to witness by our presence on behalf of the sanctity of born and preborn human life and educate Washington officialdom to overturn Roe v. Wade.” If you are unable to march, you are most welcome to join us for Mass at 9:00 AM, followed by a light breakfast, and a rousing send-off of our marchers. For an approximate count for the Mass, busses and meals, please phone 703-360-1964 option 4. Mt. Vernon Council #5998 KC Quote January 2015 Page 23 Super Bowl Sunday February 1st 2015 - 6:25 Kickoff Even if your favorite team doesn't make it to Super Bowl, plan to join your brother knights watching the big game on our big screen TV in the Council Lounge. THE TICKET PRICE IS ONLY $5.00 PER PERSON!!! Beverages – Soft drinks as well as Beer & Wine - will be offered at the regular (low) bar prices! Bar Snacks (chips, pretzels, and nuts) will be served. Menu will include (but is not limited to): Hot Dogs with all the fixins Stadium Pretzels Marvin's Homemade Chili Buffalo Wings (Made with the original hot sauce(s) from The Anchor Bar in Buffalo, NY) There will be at least one (100 square) football pool, with donations at $5.00 per square. Winners will be awarded at the end of each quarter (1-3) and for the final score. Squares will be available all during January at the Lounge and at Council/Assembly functions. Doors will open early 5:00 PM (Kick-off is at 6:25 PM) to accommodate last minute football pool sign-ups and "warm-up" activities. Party will last until end of the game and award ceremony. Your Lounge Staff, Jim "Bones" Bona, and John Karpovich, are pleased to coordinate this social event for their brother knights and family members/guests. Plan on attending and let US know by voice or email the number in your party in advance for food/drink planning. Please call 703-360-1964, prompt 4 and leave a name and number in your party. All wives, widows and other ladies of the Knights are encouraged to attend. Alternative entertainment will be offered as well (for those who are not football fans). Mt. Vernon Council #5998 KC Quote January 2015 Page 24 Nominations for Outstanding Young Man and Outstanding Young Woman of the Year The Mount Vernon Council of the Knights of Columbus is pleased once again to request nominations for Outstanding Young Man of the Year and Outstanding Young Woman of the Year. Nominees must: a. Be graduating from high school in 2015 b. Be a practicing Catholic c. Be a member of either Saint Louis or Good Shepherd Parish Selection criteria include: Outstanding contributions made by nominee Academic excellence Civic, religious, and/or school-related involvement Participation in extracurricular activities Special achievements, awards, and/or recognition received Participation with his/her family in performing any of the above Please submit a written nomination for each candidate that addresses the six selection criteria listed above. Up to three letters of recommendation from teachers, clergy, and friends also may be included. Photos and supporting material and copies of certificates are also welcome Written nominations and any supporting documents MUST be received at the Council office by 5:00 PM Friday, February 27, 2015. We regret that we cannot consider late submissions. Please mail or hand-carry your nomination packets to: Knights of Columbus Mount Vernon Council 8592 Richmond Highway Alexandria, VA 22309 A committee of judges will be appointed by the Grand Knight Winners will be notified by April 1, and award certificates will be presented at the Council Appreciation Dinner on Saturday June 28. (Please note that the scholarship awards will be paid directly to the recipient's college or university). For further information contact our Youth Director, SK Kerry McCabe, at 703-960-3304 or mccabekk@gmail.com. Mt. Vernon Council #5998 KC Quote January 2015 Page 25 Father Bader Scholarship Program Virginia's Father Bader Scholarship honors the memory of Fr. Michael J. Bader, who entered the priesthood in 1989 after a long career in business and the military, at the age of 62. He was a deacon at St. James Church in Hopewell, and after ordination was assigned as parochial vicar at St. Jerome's in Newport News. He had been active for years in the Knights of Columbus, serving as Grand Knight of Bishop Russell Council 6143 and Faithful Navigator of Patrick Henry Assembly 1720, both in Danville. He died an untimely death at the age of 65. The program offers need-based scholarships for Knights, their wives and widows of Knights who reside in Virginia at death. It also offers scholarship aid to graduating high school seniors who are children of Virginia Knights in good standing. WHO IS ELIGIBLE. The children of a K of C member who is, or was in good standing at death, and who is a member of a K of C council in Virginia. Said children must be a graduating High School student and planning on entering college as a freshman. AWARDS. Made on a competitive basis with applicants throughout Virginia. Winners may attend a college of choice with their names being announced at each K of C Convention. WHAT YOU MUST DO. Application forms will be available on the web, now (http://www.vakofc.org/ scholastic-programs.html), at the Virginia State Council- Knights of Columbus (under programs), or through the Chairman (see below). The application consists of: Form BF1 FAMILY INFORMATION SHEET is to be completed by the applicant and his/her parent(s). Form BF2 MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATION is to be delivered to the Financial Secretary of your father's K of C Council, to be completed and mailed to the Scholarship Chairman. Form BF3 HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATION is to be delivered to the Principal's office of your High School, to be completed and mailed to the Scholarship Chairman. ALL FORMS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE SCHOLARSHIP CHAIRMAN BY THE DEADLINE - MARCH 14, 2015. YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IF ANY FORM IS RECEIVED AFTER THAT DATE. CHAIRMAN CONTACT INFORMATION AS FOLLOWS: Frank Guest, 6403 Bridge Creek Court, Springfield, Va, 22153, 703-980-2526 or fbguest@aol.com Mt. Vernon Council #5998 KC Quote January 2015 Page 26 KCIC Report KCIC Report from Mt. Vernon Council # 5998 KCIC Chairman for FY 2014-2015 by Lee Wallis, Chancellor Total Amount Paid/Owed by Council # 5998 $ 110.00 Initial Order received & paid during State Meeting in July $ 302.25 Reorder requested by St. Louis Round Table (RT) and for Good Shepherd RT picked up on Sept. 11 $ 171.75 Reorder requested by St. Louis RT (Cards received Oct. 8) $ 129.25 Reorder for St. Louis RT (Cards received Nov. 15.) $ 77.50 Reorder for Good Shepherd RT picked up on Nov. 29 ----------$ 790.75 Cost of KCIC Items Ordered ( i.e. Monies owed to VA State KCIC) Amount from St. Louis RT Collected $ 474.00 Turned into FS on 6 Nov. 2014 $ 252.00 Turned in on Dec 4, 2014 (from weekend ending 11/16) $ 241.25 Turned in on Dec 4, 2014 (from weekend ending 11/23) ----------$ 967.25 Collected by St. Louis Parish Round Table (St. Louis Round Table Chairman- SK Kerry McCabe) Amount turned in from Good Shepherd Round Table $ 120.00 Turned in on 4 Dec ( from weekend ending 11/23) $ 458.50 Turned in on 4 Dec ( from weekend ending11/30) $ 25.50 Placed in FS box on 6 Dec. ( From sale after Business Meeting on 12/04) ----------$ 604.00 Collected by Good Shepherd (GS) Round Table (GS Round Table Chair man-SK John Michals) Total collected $ 967.25 St. Louis Parish Round Table $ 604.00 Good Shepherd Round Table ----------$1,571.25 Amount Collected by Council # 5998 $ 790.75 Amount Council Owed for KCIC Cards & signs ------------- $ 780.50 Net Amount (We bought 2 table signs, 2 yard signs and 1 Large KCIC Poster Sign which we did not have any direct profit but are available in the council storage closet for future years' usage. One St. Francis' Prayer for Peace Box of cards plus two packet of cards and some Christmas Seals remained unsold and can be used next year) Mt. Vernon Council #5998 KC Quote January 2015 Page 27 KOVAR KOVAR, the Virginia State Knights' program for assisting Virginians with Intellectual Disabilities, kickoff campaign will begin with a Dinner and a Silent Auction on Saturday 21 March. Please put this date on your calendar and help your Council meet our financial goals. We need your help in coming up with interesting items for our auction. KOVAR is a 100% volunteer effort of the Virginia Knights of Columbus. KOVAR has no employees and its Board of Directors take no salaries. The members, families and friends of KOVAR and the Virginia Knights of Columbus donate their time each year for the benefit of “Gods Special People." Charity is the First core Principle of the Knights of Columbus. Our Catholic faith teaches us to “Love thy neighbor as thyself.” Members of the Knights of Columbus show love for their neighbors by conducting food drives and donating the food to local soup kitchens and food pantries, by volunteering at Special Olympics, and by supporting, both spiritually and materially, mothers who choose life for their babies. Knights recognize that our mission, and our faith in God, compels us to action. There is no better way to experience love and compassion than by helping those in need, a call we answer every day. Please be thinking about what you can contribute this year to the KOVAR silent auction. We have letters and pamphlets prepared that you can obtain from me that you can present to a Company a manager of a store, for a gift certificate, a product, a service, etc. in exchange for their tax deductible contribution. Items may be Art, some Sport Memorabilia, basket of fruit, basket of wine & cheese, basket of movie CDs & Snacks, Gift Certificate at a restaurant, perhaps a week or weekend at a time share that you will not be using this year, Oil Change, Car Wash, Beauty Products, Bath Products, the list is endless as your ideas. You are all so creative, so let us all see how much we can do together for God's Special Children. Fraternally, Lee Wallis, Chancellor KOVAR Chairman Mt. Vernon Council #5998 KC Quote January 2015 Page 28 KOVAR and Amazon Smile You can help KOVAR raise money just by shopping at Amazon and designating KOVAR as a recipient of their donations, with NO cost to you. Sign up for Amazon Smile and KOVAR will get .5% of all sales. Two easy steps: Go to http://smile.amazon.com Select KOVAR as the charity to receive funds. Then, each time you shop on Amazon go through the smile.amazon.com portal and KOVAR will get .5% of your purchases. Or you can add the Amazon Smile quick link, available when you register, and click right to Amazon Smile. Mt. Vernon Council #5998 KC Quote January 2015 Page 29 KOVAR Dinner & Silent Auction KOVAR Dinner & Silent Auction is being planned for Saturday 21 March 2015. Brother Knights and ladies, I have not run any silent auction before. I need your help if the Council is to have a successful KOVAR campaign this year. This is a very worthy Virginia Knights charity fund raiser to benefit Virginia citizens with mental disabilities. We plan to have KOVAR collections taken after masses in the Spring outside church, we will need Members with the yellow KOVAR aprons to hand out tootsie rolls and collect money. Additionally we will have KOVAR collections at several Safeway stores in our designated area in the Spring, we will need members and families to help collect at those stores as well. Our State assign goal this Fraternal Year is $ 20,000. In the past the Mount Vernon Corporation has been able to provide $ 10,000 to KOVAR. As our numbers of BINGO players are decreasing, it is expected our profits at BINGO will also be shrinking. Nevertheless, we are expected to meet this year's goal. Which brings me to the Silent Auction, we need good ideas, business leads and members to approach stores/businesses for cash donation outright; gift certificates, and merchandise that can be used either on its own or combined with other donations to become an auction item. We are in the planning stage now through December 2014. We have posters, brochures to hand out to the public and stores/ companies. This is a Knights of Columbus 501(c) (3) tax exempt Charity. Beginning in January 2015, we will be in direct drive mode for collecting funds, gift certificates, merchandise. If you can help us in any way please contact me, between Now and December, so that I can coordinate our Council efforts for this year KOVAR Program. May God Bless each of you and your families. Fraternally, Lee Wallis, PFN Council Chancellor KOVAR Chair for FY 2014/2015 703-971-2393 lee.joan@verizon.net Mt. Vernon Council #5998 KC Quote January 2015 Page 30 Thanksgiving Meal Distributions More than 80 volunteers, including many families with children, gave up part of their Thanksgiving Day to help prepare, package and deliver some 350 Thanksgiving meals to shut-ins and other deserving residents of our area on Thanksgiving Day. Special thanks to Brother Jim McCracken for obtaining the food, to Brother Tom Fahey for organizing the volunteers for the meal preparation, to Brother Bud Powers for preparing the delivery routes for volunteer drivers, to Brother Jesus Rodriguez who served as the chief chef preparing the turkey dinners with all the trimmings, and to Brother Jim Busse who supervised the Turkey deep fry. Mt. Vernon Council #5998 KC Quote January 2015 Page 31 Thanksgiving Meal distributions Mt. Vernon Council #5998 KC Quote January 2015 Page 32 Children Nativity Party Mt. Vernon Council #5998 KC Quote January 2015 Page 33 Children Nativity Party Mt. Vernon Council #5998 KC Quote January 2015 Page 34 Stan Bonta’s Message Update Your Beneficiaries Sometimes it is easy to overlook the simplest of things. Take, for example, the beneficiaries on your life insurance policies. If your policy was applied for and issued several years ago, it may very well be that the person you originally selected as the beneficiary is no longer the person you would want to receive the policy proceeds. If you bought the policy when you were single, for example, you may have named your parents as beneficiaries. If you have since married, your policies should be updated to reflect your spouse as beneficiary. Maybe you’ve had children since, who are not named on the policies. Most people list a primary beneficiary, who is specifically designated as the first in priority to receive policy proceeds. We also encourage the naming of a contingent beneficiary, an alternate person designated to receive policy proceeds, usually in the event that the original beneficiary pre-deceases the insured. I routinely call all of my policyholders for annual review appointments, usually near the anniversary date of your policy – that is, the date it was originally issued. One of the matters that I’ll discuss during this review is the status of your beneficiary designations. If they need updating, and they often do, I can complete the paperwork during that appointment. I look forward to meeting with each of you to discuss your family’s needs. Stan Bonta, Jr. Field Agent 703-362-9728 cell Stan.bonta@kofc.org Mt. Vernon Council #5998 KC Quote January 2015 Page 35