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BINGO KNIGHT Special Edition, Santa Maria Council #6065 August 2014

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BINGO KNIGHT At St. Mark’s Council 6065

Special Edition

Shouts of Delight to Parishioners

and local Charities

Editor - Pete Maurer, Publisher - Matt Flanagan, Photographer - Alex Hernandez

Record Attendance Highlights Council’s

Eighth BINGO KNIGHT


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More than 175 parishioners came with high hopes to Council 6065's

BINGO KNIGHT at St. Mark's Cafetorium on the evening of July 26th.... and 11

of them walked away with some very nice prizes, headed by Robert Rossato, who

won the Blackout game and took home the $600.00 VISA gift card.

The event, which was the eighth sponsored by Council 6065, benefitted

many of the organizations and events at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic

Church. Final figures have not yet been determined, but an estimate of $5300

NET was being bandied about as the Mainsail went to press.

Again, this BINGO KNIGHT was under the direction of project chair-

man John Patterson and his wife, Rose, and assisted by countless other members

from the Council and the Ladies Auxiliary.... and they will be recognized as this

story progresses. But for now, let's get back to the winners, and more impor-

tantly, the DONORS who made all of this possible. And before we even got

started, the participants were treated to a special donation from Raising Cane's

Chicken Fingers, right across the street from STM, who brought over "baskets

full of fingers"... and they didn't last long!

He's here, he's there, he's everywhere.... Bingo Knight project chairman

John Patterson.



The evening got underway with a prayer, led by our Pastor, Father Cliff

Smith, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a singing of "America the Beautiful, led by

Steve Glatz. After that, Master of Ceremonies Ron Schoof reviewed all the rules

and games were officially underway.

The first game of the evening was Texas "T" and JoAnn Witmer was the

lucky winner of a prize basket that contained dining gift cards from The Allen

Wicker's Public House, Casa Mama Comida Casera, and The Lon-

doner. JoAnn will also be easily recognized in her Texas Rangers' attire as the

basket also contained two Ranger T-shirts and a Rangers' windbreaker, along with

a Rangers' blanket and rolling cooler.

Michelle Vice took home the prize in game two.... "C", which could have

stood for "Catholic" or "Church" or "Charity"....or perhaps even "Cheer for the

Cowboys" as her prizes included a deluxe Dallas Cowboys' zippered jacket as

well as dining gift cards from Cafe de France and Chuy's Mexican Food.

The third game was "X marks the spot" and Terry Butler was the very ex-

cited winner, exclaiming the she "never wins anything", but in this case, she won

big. Her prize basket included enough dining gift cards that she won't have to

cook much next week..... Dee Lincoln Steak & Burger Bar, Frankie's Mexican

Before the first number could be called, our pastor, Father Cliff, delivered a prayer and

a gentle admonition to "play fair, no cheating" and those remarks drew a chuckle from

master of ceremonies Ron Schoof.



Cuisine, Outback Steakhouse, and The Allen Wicker's Public House.

Diamonds are a girl's best friend, and even though Council 6065 could not

spring for a real diamond, being the first to make one on your Bingo card would

make you the winner of game four... and that's exactly what Bryan Thompson

did. So the next time you see Bryan out and about, notice the Texas Rangers'

look as he could be wearing his Rangers' T shirt, or polo shirt, or even his wind-

breaker (although with this heat, it is doubtful that will happen before Octo-

ber). He might also be wearing his Rangers' baseball cap and drinking from one

of his Rangers' insulated cups, which he carried around in his Rangers' rolling

cooler. And he won't need his Rangers' blanket just yet as he goes out to eat and

enjoy his dining gift cards at either McAlister's Deli or On the Border.

The fifth game required the winner to form an "H" on the card.... and the

winner might surely think of "Heaven" when reviewing the great package of

prizes. And for Carol Tropea, that was the case. Her prize basket included a

Dallas Cowboys' "hoodie" sweatshirt and a Texas Rangers' windbreaker.... so de-

pending on the season, she could wear one or the other when going

to IHOP, Katy Trail Icehouse, or The Londoner for breakfast, lunch, and then

dinner. All this driving around might mean she needs an oil change, compliments

of Al's Auto in Plano.

Council 6065 could not possibly have a successful Bingo Knight were it not for the Ladies

Auxiliary, who were there from mid-afternoon until closing time, providing refreshments for

all those in attendance. Shown (l-r) are Dorothy Dietz, Martha Bernatis, Cheryl Leo, Tanya

Olson, and Karin Kuglin. Just to keep the record straight, Tanya is the daughter of Brother

Knight Greg Olson.



After all this excitement, it was time for an intermission. During this time

as well as prior to the start of play, Pete Maurer (also known as "The Council

Beggar"), was visiting each and every table to insure that hopefully everyone in

attendance received a prize of some sort. Armed with gift certificates for free ap-

petizers cards from area restaurants such as On the Border, laMadeleine, Cotton

Patch Cafe, Genghis Grill, Cafe deFrance, The Corner Bakery, and Logan's

Road House as well as several Studio Movie Grill passes, the intention was that

everyone could go home with the "I won something" feeling.

The action cranked up again with game six, the "double-connecting straight

line Bingo"..... and before long David Nilsen achieved it and walked away with a

very nice package of prizes that would enable him to eat and go to the movies

without ever leaving Plano. Included were dining gift cards

from Fuddruckers, Spaghetti Warehouse, and The Allen Wickers Public

House and free passes to the Studio Movie Grill. OK, so we fudged a bit.... he

may have to "meander" into Richardson to enjoy his Razzoo's dinner (or catch the

Plano location on the Tollway), but what's a few miles down the road for a great

and FREE meal?

Game seven was a quick one, with Four Corners being the Bingo require-

ment and it did not take much more than a dozen numbers before Barbara Rodda

was the winner. Her prize package included dining cards to Babe's Chicken

Dinner House, Lombardi Family Concepts, McAlister's Deli, Patrizio,

and Shady's Burger Joint.

To win game eight, a small frame around the FREE space had to be made,

and for Veronica Marques, it meant she was taking home a gift basket that in-

cluded seven different area restaurants.....featuring cuisine from around the

world. Frankie's Mexican Cuisine, then the Greek Isles, followed by "down

under" at Outback Steakhouse. Stay overseas for some Italian at The Spaghetti

Warehouse, then mosey over to the UK for The Londoner and Ye Shire Tavern,

then get back to our neck of the woods for another taste of Mexican at On the

Border.

Game nine was the "large" picture frame, along the four outside edges of

your Bingo card. It took a lot of numbers to fulfill this requirement and with

many players saying "I need just one more number", it was Jill Heydrick who got

it done. Her prize package included dining cards from BJ's Brewhouse, The

Woolworth-Mexican Cuisine, Boomer Jack's, Steve Field's Steak & Lobster

Grill, and Babe's Chicken Dinner House. Cap off one of your evenings with a

movie at Studio Movie Grill.... and then after al that driving around, it might be

time for an oil change fromAl's Auto in Plano.

Now we are getting close..... just game 10 to go before the "biggie". To



win this basket, a large PLUS sign needed to be formed... and Harold Antao was

the winner. His package included Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers' shirts and

caps and then four nice restaurants to be seen in them. The dining gift cards were

from Love and War in Texas, Marcus Cafe, Outback Steakhouse, and The

Londoner in Addison.

And then it all came down to BLACKOUT.... and as you already know.....

Robert Rossato was the winner. And then it was all OVER, except for the clean-

ing up and getting ready for the next BINGO KNIGHT.

Giving everyone involved the proper credit is always tough because in-

variably someone gets left out... but here's hoping:

The aforementioned John and Rose Patterson, as well as Fred and Karin

Kuglin and Ron and Barbara Schoof, who handle most of the "details, publicity,

venue, and packaging" for BINGO KNIGHT. But what would our event be if it

were not for the "beggars"? They are many and talented and persistent, headed

by "Chief Beggar" Pete, who this time was delighted to enlist several Brother

Knights to take over some of his donors. And what a success they were.... with

Aaron Baldwin and Jerry Lenihan stepping into the arena and not only success-

fully getting those from Pete's list to contribute, but bringing in NEW donors as

well. In addition, Bill Ptacek took some from Pete's list and also brought in his

own favorites. Rudy Profaizer, Fred Kuglin, Matt Flanagan, Mark Hromalik, and

The HAPPY faces of the winners at Council 6065's latest Bingo Knight at STM



Don Lauterbach continued to get their "regulars" to donate. Chuck Schumacher

again donated the Cowboys's and Rangers' prizes.

A very special thanks goes out to the Broussard family for their donation of

the signage that makes BINGO KNIGHT look great. With their "professional"

expertise and support, our signs and advertising materials look awesome.

As mentioned above, the Ladies Auxiliary provided all the support we

could ask for in getting all the "snacks" ready for the parishioners and handling so

much of the "set-up and clean-up" work that is necessary. Among those from the

Ladies Auxiliary were Karin Kuglin, Dorothy Dietz, Martha Bernatis, Cheryl Leo,

Connie Maurer, and Tanya Olson.

The bar tending team of Jim Rizzo, Blake Thompson, and Mike Zeleski

made sure that everyone who wanted something refreshing to drink got it.... and

with a smile and a bit of cheerful banter. As always, our "stellar" numbers team

of John Wheeler and Phil Reinkemeyer, assisted by new "trainee" Jerry Lenihan,

called out the Bingo numbers, and even if they might have "missed" yours, they

could only call out what the machine "spit" out.... and that's that!

GK Bill Butcher (right) is all smiles as he learns that two of our Council's "official

and TABC certified" bartenders are on the job. Jim Rizzo (center) and Blake Thompson

were busy all night dispensing beer, wine, sodas, and water.



The Council would especially like to acknowledge and thank our Table

Sponsors: John R. Kraft/State Farm, Jack Ternan, Lloyd Hasley, Jake Fleischer,

David Sanchez, Mike and Martha Bernatis, Greg Fisher family, Ron and Barbara

Schoof, Fred and Karin Kuglin, John Patterson III family, Chuck Schumacher,

Catherine Hogan, and Mark Daus. Special thanks also go out to our local

Kroger and Tom Thumb stores for the generous food and beverage donations, to

Steve and Cindy Cosgrove for their Texas Rangers' ticket package gift, to Blake

Thompson for his donation of the fruits and vegetables on the snack table, and

Anthony Construction Company for their continued support.

The following members from Council 6065 were involved in various ways

and might not have been mentioned above.... so here goes: Mike Bernatis, Karl

Kuglin, Greg Fisher, David Watson, Robert Vickers, Bill Butcher, John Vasquez,

Roger Knott, Greg Olson, Rudy Profaizer, Armando Guerra, Stuart Shahan, and

Randy LeGrand. Last but not least, all the happiness and hard work were re-

corded for posterity by our esteemed and beloved Council photographer, Alex

Hernandez, and his work can be seen accompanying this story.

And now.... set your calendars for our next BINGO KNIGHT.... Saturday,

Nov. 15th, where we will salute and honor our Military, past, present, and future.

Just a small part of the working crew needed to put on a successful Bingo

Knight. Shown (l-r) are Bill Ptacek, Randy LeGrand, Rudy Profaizer, project chairman

John Patterson, Mike Zeleski, Roger Knott, and Robert Vickers.



During Bingo Knight, we rarely see our favorite photographer in any of the pictures, but

there he is.... front and center.... Alex Hernandez, flanked by Rudy Profaizer at the left and

Armando Guerra on the right. Behind Alex are Randy LeGrand (left) and Greg Fisher.

Bingo is a NUMBERS game and Council 6065 has some of the best in the business.

Shown (l-r) are Phil Reinkemeyer and John Wheeler. In the center is project chairman John

Patterson. Jerry Lenihan was the third member of the "Numbers' Team". PGK Ron Schoof

served as master of ceremonies for the evening.



In order to play, you had to sign in first.... and our top-notch "Registration Team" made that

easy to do. From left, Karl Kuglin, Mike Bernatis, Greg Fisher, and the ever-present

project chairman..... MR. PATTERSON!

And of course, once you are signed in.... you

have to get a dauber to mark your Bingo

Knight cards... and who better to sell you

one than the "Dynamic Dauber Duo" of

Robert Vickers (l) and Dave Watson

Lest anyone forget that this was a Knights of

Columbus function, our genial membership

chairman, Armando Guerra, was ready

to welcome any men of the parish who might

want to become a member of Council 6065.

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