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LANSING COLUMBIAN MARCH 2012 - Volume 1007 #9 Monthly

Available at: kofc788.org

A Message From Your Grand Knight . . . . . .

My Brother Knights and Families: Vivat Jesus!!

My last message talked about how sometimes we feel overwhelmed. Well, I have come to a realization that we’re a busy and blessed council and we should be proud of that. In my opinion, Council 788 is like a parish council. What I mean by that is parish councils are within the walls of their parish, we aren’t, but we are as close to it as you can be and not be under the same roof. I am proud to be Grand Knight of this council because of its history, its tradition and most of all, how we as a council stand together behind the church. If you look at what we have done this year; taking on the youth group as a new charity, St. Vincent as a new charity, starting the 1st Annual memorial dinner and the traditional fund raisers for all charities, you should be very proud of our council. As you read this newsletter I hope you feel the pride as I do. If you’re able, come down to the hall, give a helping hand, and let people know that you’re alive and well and want to be involved. In ending I would like to invite you to a few events: On Saturday, March 17th we are having a St. Patrick’s Day Party with all the proceeds to help elect Rick McCloy to state office. Our special guest, Father Maurice, will be playing live music along with brothers Ron Cook and Jay Corey. Doors open at 3:00 pm. On Saturday, March 24th we will hold a 1st Degree in Fr. Klein’s honor at St. Gerard. The start time is 1:30 pm, with the candidates there by 12:45. I am hoping that we will do whatever we can to make this a special day for Fr. Kline and pull together look, ask, and bring 30 new Knights into our order on this special day. Fr. Klein is looking forward to this day and we hope everyone will attend in his honor. On Wednesday, March 28th we will have our 1st annual Memorial Dinner for all deceased members of Council 788. Rosary 6:00 pm, with dinner following.

Fraternally Yours,

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Bill Chasse Grand Knight, Council#788

TOOTSIE ROLL DRIVE WEEKEND

March 30th, 31st, & April 1st

Volunteers Needed

Contact Chairman – Jeff Lorencen – 886-2669

State Officials State Deputy Thomas Marcetti Supreme Director Thomas M. Wegener, PSD Supreme Regional Program Consultant Richard F. McCloy, Sr. PSD District Deputy, District 47 Steve LaMacchia, PGK Director Of Michigan M.I. Programs Richard F. McCloy, Jr. PGK Membership Director Area 4 GK Bill Chasse' Master Of The 4th Degree - Michigan District II Dennis Henderson PGK State Web Technologies Director Dane Jurkovic State Bowllig Director Mike Wegener PGK

RICHARD COUNCIL #788 OFFICERS LANSING COLUMBIAN ASSOCIATION Officers Meeting First Tuesday Of The Month @ 7:00 pm Meets Third Wednesday Of Every Month @ 7:30 pm Business Meeting Second Tuesday Of The Month @ 7:30 pm

Grand Knight Bill Chasse' 202-6163 President R.J. Kussmaul 323-2922

Chaplain Rev. John P. Klein 323-2379 V. President Dave Schertzing 204-4959

Dep. Grand Knight Mike Schaefer 242-4961 Secretary Rich Rybicki 663-1854

Chancellor John Drzik 886-4226 Treasurer Jay Corey 974-6501

Recorder Andrew Rademacher 819-8692 Director Jeff Lorencen 886-2669

Financial Secretary Jim Warner 719-6794 Director Mike Schueller 622-1233

Treasurer Frank Brandell 323-2863 Director Frank Cherniawski 627-3192

Advocate Dane Jurkovic 402-8796 Dir. G K Bill Chasse' 202-6163

Warden Ron Cook 282-9035 Dir. D G K Mike Schaefer 669-2534

Inside Guards Ken Morrison 646-8808 Dir. Council PGK Paul Kelsey 622-0365

Outside Guards Justin Drouin 517-925-8382 Dir. Council Ron Cook 282-9035

Jack Johns 517-290-3407

1 Year Trustee PGK Dick McCloy, Sr. 321-2763 LADIES AUXILIARY 2 Year Trustee PGK Dave Ludtke 303-5555 Meets First Wednesday Of Every Month @ 7:00 pm 3 Year Trustee PGK Paul Kelsey 622-0365 President Jeanine Thomas 331-4124

V President Jean Glisson 203-0873

Secretary Nancy Luedtke 694-5468

Treasurer Carleen Schmitz 669-9716

COUNCIL DIRECTORS & CHAIRMAN

Membership Director PGK Brian Peacock 622-2717 KNIGHTS DAUGHTERS - ANNE RAU CIRCLE #001 First Degree Captain PGK Al Boucher 882-5118 Meets Second Wednesday Of Every Month @ 7:00 pm Retention PGK Mike Wegener 321-3213 President Haley Schaner

PGK David Luedtke 694-5468 Secretary Maddie Kelsey

PGK Don Schmitz 669-9473 Treasurer Lauren Bassett

PGK Larry Schrauben 989-224-0055 Historian Emilee Johns

Insurance Agent Mike Du Mont 327-0177 Scribe Michaela Hobbins

Program Director DGK Mike Schaefer 242-4961 Advisor Kathy Sotffer 371-1721

Church Director Dr. Brian Killian 327-2927 Counselors Karie Vasquez 487-8987

Vocations Director John Drzik 886-4226

Community Director PGK Al Boucher 882-5118

Pro-Life Couple Ed & Cathy Stoffer 371-1721

Family Director Ken Morrison 646-8808

Youth Directors Ron Cook 282-9035

J.D. Diaz 853-9493 SQUIRES - BISHOP BARAGA CIRCLE #2659 M.I. Drive Chairman PGK Steve LaMacchia 323-2463 Meets Second Sunday Of Every Month @ 2:00 pm Francis O'Donnell PGK Al Boucher 882-5118 Chief Squire Council Director Paul Travis 202-8813 Dep. Chief Squire Eucharistic Ministry Dr. Brian Killian 327-2927 Bursar Fish Fry Chairman Mike Schaefer 669-5324 Notary Newsletter Editor Jay Corey 974-6501 Counselor

THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - IN SERVICE TO ONE, IN SERVICE TO ALL

Richard Council 788 Honor Roll

From The Corporation President R .Jay Kussmaul I am encouraged to announce that our Thursday Euchre Nights have been well received with attendance improving each week we have it. Therefore, we are continuing on through the months of March and April. The Euchre nights are the second and fourth Thursdays of the month from 7 – 9 pm. We hope you will consider coming down and joining us for the fun and laughter. Also, don’t forget our weekly Friday night fish frys during lent. They started with our Fat Tuesday dinner on February 21st, and are continuing through Good Friday, April 6th. This is an excellent time to socialize with fellow knights and their families, support your club, and enjoy a 50/50 or two thrown in for good measure. Live music is also available on some Fridays with Jay & Ron, “ THE HOUSE BAND”.

From Your Editor Jay G. Corey THE 15TH OF THE PRECEEDING MONTH is still the deadline for submitting material for consideration into each newsletter. This allows us to get the newsletter to the printer quicker, and out to you sooner. Anything that you may have for the newsletter, in the way of articles or corrections, can be sent to me directly at jgc2400@comcast.net.. You may also contact me at my home number of 393-1096 or by cell at 974-6501. If you would like to view the newsletter in color rather than the black & white copy by regular mail, please make sure you are on our e-mail mailing list, or you may go to our website at kofc788.org.

Sickness & Distress A prayers and recovery intentions continue to be needed for Brothers Rodger Swink, Matt Mannino, Ricardo Rendon, John Lopez, Rodger Swink, Rod Shangle, Will Rogers, Nick Wyte, Fr. William Luger and Patrick McCarthy. Please also pray for Mary Ellen McCloy, and Donna Milliman. Our condolences to the family of brother Earl Lipp who passed away recently. Please remember all of them in your prayers.

If you know of someone that is ill and recovering, or has passed away, please contact our Grand Knight, Bill Chasse, at gk788@comcast.net or at home at 517-622-0365. You can reach our Financial Secretary, Jim Warner at jwarner.kofc@sbcglobal.net or at home at 321-1507 or by cell at 719-6794.

WE NOW HAVE FREE WiFi AT THE CLUB !!!! After several requests from members, we were finally able to bundle up our

Comcast package to include our cable, phone, and now WiFi. So, come on down,

log on, and enjoy the facility as you surf the web.

MARCH 2012

KNIGHT OF THE MONTH

John Drzik

MARCH 2012

FAMILY OF THE MONTH

Dane & Michelle Jurkovic

From The Ladies Auxiliary President Jeanine Thomas We had our first meeting of 2012 and discussed plans to do a Spring Fling Dance for Don Quixote sometime in April. We will be convening a Garden Committee to discuss plants and flowers for the patio area this spring. Also, per Nancy Ludtke's suggestion, we will be donating a gift card tree to the Fourth Degree Ladies Auxiliary. This will assist them in their project of creating a much needed laundry room at the Veterans Hospital in Saginaw. God Bless To All

PROPOSE A MEMBER TODAY !!!!!!

COMING EVENTS 2-24-12 Fish Fry 5:00 pm 2/29/12 Council Dinner 5:30 pm 3-2-12 Lenten Fish Fry 5:00 pm 3-8-12 Euchre 7:00 pm 3-9-12 Lenten Fish Fry 5:00 pm 3-11-12 Breakfast At St. Gerard After 7:30 am 9:00 am & 11:00 am Masses 3-16-12 Lenten Fish Fry 5:00 pm 3-17-12 St. Patrick’s Day Party 3:00 pm

3-22-12 Euchre 7:00 pm 3-23-12 Lenten Fish Fry 5:00 pm 3-24-12 1st Degree Exemplification Honoring Father Klein at St. Gerard 3-28-12 Memorial For 788 Deceased Members 6 pm. Dinner & Service Free 3-30-12 Lenten Fish Fry 5:00 pm 3-30-12 Tootsie Roll Drive Begins 3-31-12 Tootsie Roll Drive 4-1-12 Tootsie Roll Drive 4-1-12 Knights Daughters Breakfast 8:00 am 4-6-12 Fish Fry 5:00 pm 4-8-12 EASTER

4-13-12 Steak Fry 5:30 pm

March 11th

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Dennis Henderson - Captain

Ed Wawiernia Jay Corey John Drzik Hilary Goerge Mike Schueller Mike Schaefer Stan Siefker Dave Williams Raymond Farr Walt Ozanich Glenn Barry

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KNIGHTS DAUGHTER’S BREAKFAST

April 1, 2012

8:00 AM TO 12:00 PM

Knights of Columbus Hall 5300 N. Grand River

Adults $5.00 Kids 5-11 $3.00

Kids Under 5 Years - FREE Eggs To Order, Toast, Potatoes, Ham,

Sausage, Orange Juice, Coffee

From The Council Financial Secretary Jim Warner I am pleased to report that we have received dues responses from 63% of our membership to date. The second (reminder) billing notices were sent out and we are now seeing another good response of payments coming in. Again, I would like to thank all of these members for their quick response in paying their dues and more importantly their generosity of the voluntary contributions.

If, for any reason, you have concerns about your dues payment, or are having difficulty in paying due to financial or illness, please do not hesitate to contact our Grand Knight Bill Chasse or myself so we can work it out. Please do not just ignore your billings.

You may contact me at 517-321-1507 (home), 517-719-6794 (cell/text), or by e-mailing me at jwarner.kofc@sbcglobal.net. Thank you all and see you at the next Council meeting!

Euchre Up And Running Again This Year

Calling all Euchre Fans !!!!!! Once again this year we are having euchre at the club which started in January. Euchre starts at 7 pm and goes to 9 pm. We are doing this on every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month through April. The entry fee is only $5.00 per person, and everything is given away. All are invited, so we hope to see you there !!!!!

PLAY BASE GUITAR ?????

Jay & Ron may be looking to add to their “HOUSE BAND” which plays at Fish Frys, Patio Parties, etc. at the club. If you’re a member, family member, young or old, can play bass guitar, and want to sit in with them and have some fun, contact Jay at 974-6501 for a try out. It’s all for free but a good time is had by all.

The “SHAMROCK COMMITTEE” bus trip to the Soaring Eagle Casino was a huge success.

Now, plans are being made for a possible trip to Las Vegas in the Fall. This would be a

three day excursion from Friday to Sunday. If you’re interested, contact Denise Kelsey.

If there is enough interest then the committee will proceed with the plans.

Also, a St. Patrick’s Day celebration will be held on Saturday, March 17th

, beginning at 3:00 pm in the

afternoon. The cost is only $15.00 per person and includes Irish Stew, Sandwiches, pop, and green

beer. Live music will also be provided featuring our House Band of Jay & Ron, with Special Guest

Father Maurice. All are invited for this festive party, so come on down!!!!

FLAT SCREEN TV RAFFLE AT FISH FRYS

Starting on the first Lenten fish fry February 24th, and continuing until the Steak Fry on April 8th, you will have a chance to win a brand new flat screen TV. Raffle tickets are being sold at the bar for $1.00 each, or 10 tickets for $5.00. The TV will be given away at the Steak Fry on Friday, April 8, 2012, All proceeds go to the drain field debt reduction.

RESOLUTION TO AMEND RICHARD COUNCIL NO. 788 COUNCIL BY-LAWS

Whereas: The majority of dues monies are billed and paid as annual dues, and Whereas: The majority of annual dues monies are received by the council during the first four months of

each calendar year, and Whereas: The dues monies collected are for the payment of a full calendar year’s Supreme Council per-

capita and assessments billing and a full calendar year’s State Council per capita billing, and Whereas: These Supreme Council per capita and assessments and State Council per capita are billed in

January and in July and Whereas: Richard Council No. 788 officer terms run July to June and Whereas: The Council Officers whose term begins July 1 are required to pay said per capitas and

assessments and to operate the council for the next six months Therefore: Richard Council No. 788 amends its council by-laws by including the following language into

Article VII Funds of the current Council By-Laws, in a section of the Council Advocate’s best judgment:

There shall be an amount of unrestricted, non-charity funds in the checking account that shall be carried forward from one fraternal year to the next that will consist of not less than the total of the following three amounts, (1) the latest January Supreme Council Per Capita and Assessments, (2) the latest January Michigan State Council Per Capita and (3) $1,000.00, for the purposes of paying per capitas and assessments and operating the council.

A vote on this proposal will take place at the regular Council 788 meeting on Tuesday, March 13th at 7:30 pm.

1-23-12 1st Place Dave Schertzing 2-6-12 1st Place Jan Cherniawski 2nd Place Rick Penington 2nd Place Sharon Roberts 3rd Place Christine Woyke 3rd Place Dave Schertzing 1-30-12 1st Place Theresa Dionise 2-13-12 1st Place Kathy Kussmaul 2nd Place Pattie Schaefer 2nd Place Pat McCarthy 3rd Place Paul Prentler 3rd Place Eric Smith

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Columbian Patrons 2012

Alspaugh PGK Dan & Joan Harris Thomas & Marilyn Rybicki RichArbour Fred & Carol Holland Patrick & Nancy Savage Deacon Dick & JoyceBaldwin Frank & Kathy Holmes E. Gerald & Carol Schaefer Michael & PatriciaBauer Bob & Barbara Hull Horace "Hod" & Theresa Schafer PGK Carl & BettyBeachnau PGK Dan & Jeanne Ingold Johann Schaner Bill & ElizabethBellgowan Tom & Kay Izzo Patrick & Jo-Ann Schertzing David & Mary EllenBlundy Richard & Diane Kalchik Thomas & Jane Schrauben PGK Larry & MarleneBollman Carl & Janie Kehren Bruce & Denise Schroeder Kenneth & MarlaBollman James A. & Diane Kay Killian Dr. Brian Scodeller RaymondBoucher PGK Albert & Marian Knapp Ronald Semrau Larry & AliceBrandell Francis Kobus PFN Joe & Linda Shaw William & SusanBrickner Dr. Robert Kussmaul R.Jay & Katie Shay David & JulieChasse' GK Bill & Marybeth Leece Lawrence Simon PGK Harold & DeborahCherniawski Frank & Janette Lehman Thomas & Elizabeth Smith CharlesCicorelli Frank & Rose Lipp Earl Sohn Ken & MarilynCorey Jay & Mary Mahoney Robert & Jennie Spenski Ron & JoannCostigan Christopher & Margaret Majeske Don & Carol Joy Sprague Homer & JoyceDaggett Curtis & Mary Jo Malloy Conrad & Marge Stafford Ed & LindaDart C. Douglas & Janice Manning Kurt & Kelly Stamford Ralph & PatriciaDe Rose John A. & Norma Mc Cloy PSD Richard & Mary Ellen Steensma William & HattieDeschryver Joseph Mc Crackin Richard & Carol Stevens Allan & PatriciaDewitt Dr. Mark & Kathleen Mc Mahon Jim & Pat Stotenbur Daniel & JudyDiaz Mario Mc Namara Jack & Colleen Stump MichaelDu Mont Mike & Tonia McGinley Michael Thelen Richard & AlbertaFata Ernest & Teresa Meyers Grover Thelen Fred & PatriciaFedewa Duane & Anne Clark Miller Todd & Maureen Thelen Daniel & CarolFedewa Hilary & Rosaline Milliman Richard & Donna Thelen David & PamelaFeldpausch Hilary & Anna Moore Justin & Renee Thomas Daniel & ChristineFlorian Jeffery & Stephanie O Shea Joe & Nancy Torres Jose & OfeliaFlynn Thomas & Rebecca Ockert Jerry and Kathy Walsh Terry & GailFox George & Theresa Ozanich Walt & Mary Kay Warner Jim & CayFrazier Larry Peruchietti Michael & Cindy Wawiernia PGK Ed & PennyGarcia Joseph & Sarah Pillar Tom & Beverly Wegener PGK HerbertGoerge Hilary & Jane Pirochta Fred & Marilyn Wegener PGK Michael & VickeyGrades Ronald Plunkett PGK Ray & Rosemary Whyte Robert & CatherineGreeley Sr. David Pollack Bernard & Caroline Williams Authurlee & DorotheaGreen James & Ann Price Carl Zerfas Ronald & JoanHanifan Patrick & Mary Ann Reyes Rosendo & EsperanzaHanlon Michael & Kathleen Royale Jeane & Jackie

A special thank you to all the above patrons who help defray the cost of printing the newsletter. If you would like to help and become a patron,contact Jim Warner at 517-719-6794. Your donation of only $10.00 per year, helps your council and corporation get the hardcopy newsletter to youeach month. Your donation is greatly appreciated and both your corporation and council thank you.

Vegas Nights At The Club

April 14th & 15th , 2012

Texas Hold'em

Blackjack

Roulette

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Richard Council #788 5300 N. Grand River Avenue Lansing, Michigan 48906 Chartered May 30, 1903 “In Service To One, In Service To All” ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

MARCH 2012

SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT 26 FEB. Club Closed

27 Club Open 4 pm

28 Club Open 4 pm

29 Club Open 4 pm Council Monthly Dinner 5:30 pm

1 MARCH Club Open 4 pm Men’s Bowling 6 pm

2 Club Open 4 pm Fish Fry 5 pm Live Music 7 pm

3 Club Open 4 pm

4 Club Closed

5 Club Open 4 pm

6 Club Open 4 pm Officers Meeting At St. Gerard 7:30 pm

7 Club Open 4 pm Ladies Auxiliary Meeting 7 pm

8 Club Open 4 pm Men’s Bowling 6 pm Euchre 7 pm

9 Club Open 4 pm Fish Fry 5 pm

10 Club Open 4 pm

11 Club Closed Blue Mass 9 am St. Gerard Breakfast after 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 Masses

12 Club Open 4 pm

13 Club Open 4 pm Council Mtg. 7:30 pm

14 Club Open 4 pm Knights Daughters Mtg. 7:00 pm

15 Club Open 4 pm Men’s Bowling 6 pm

16 Club Open 4 pm Fish Fry 5 pm

17 Club Open 4 pm SHAMROCK ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY 3:00 PM

18 Club Closed

19 Club Open 4 pm

20 Club Open 4 pm 4th Degree Mtg. 7:30 pm

21 Club Open 4 pm LCA Meeting 7:00 pm

22 Club Open 4 pm Men’s Bowling 6 pm Euchre 7 pm

23 Club Open 4 pm Fish Fry 5 pm

24 Club Open 4 pm 1st Degree Honoring Fr. Klein 1:30 pm At St. Gerard

25 Club Closed

26 Club Open 4 pm

27 Club Open 4 pm

28 Club Open 4 pm Memorial Service and Dinner For Deceased 788 Members 6 pm

29 Club Open 4 pm Men’s Bowling 6 pm

30 Club Open 4 pm Fish Fry 5 pm Tootsie Roll Drive Begins

31 Club Open 4 pm Tootsie Roll Drive Continues

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