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THE NAVIGATOR JANUARY 2009 J OHN E. O’B RIEN C OUNCIL 3361 WWW . KOFC 3361. ORG Grand Knight - Rich Rezabek : Phone (360) 675-1102 NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Newsletter Editor - Doug Warren : [email protected] Field Agent: Romy B. Ablao : Phone: 206-542-2176 Pennies for Heaven Its goodbye to 2008 not such a bad year, lots to be thankful for, and now its on to the new year. I hope that those of you that didn't donate to our Pennies For Heaven program saved a little so as to donate in 2009. A big thank you Bob & Debbie Novack for there generous donation. Happy New Year to all, and count your blessing, and be thankful that you live in the greatest country in the world. Give a great gift to a fellow Catholic gentleman.. Ask him to join you in the Knights of Columbus. It is a life time of experiences. Recruit a new member today! Del Swatosh PFH Chairman SHOES & TUX U-HAUL Hot off the press…. Retirees Get 5.8% COLA for 2009 The 2009 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for military retired pay will be 5.8%. This increase, which goes into effect on December 1, 2008, also applies to SBP annuities, Social Security checks, and VA disability and survivor benefits. Retirees will see the increase in their January, 2009 checks. Retirees who first became a member of the uniformed services on or after Sept. 8, 1980, and retired in 2008 under the High-36 retirement will receive a Partial COLA on a prorated basis. This COLA is the highest seen in over 15 years. Any member in need of a tuxedo.. Pants (38 x 29)... Coat (40 or 42?? Long) or in need of black shoes size 10-1/2 or 11, both "D" width can contact Former Master Jack Newman Jr. at 675 5189. 4th Degree Candidates are 1st come, 1st served... U-Haul (no charge). RIGHT FOR LIFE MARCH The council will again provide a bus to the Right For Life March being held at the Capitol Grounds in Olympia on Tuesday, January 20th. Details for this trip are published in your Church Bulletin. February 10 , 7:30 P.M. Christmas Party The annual Christmas party was held this past December 13th and was a huge success. I would like to thank chairman James Wirfs and several volunteers that made it a enjoyable evening. Thank you to Pete and Pat Rivera, Ramon and Judy Cejas, Steve Boneau, Del Swatosh for coming in on short notice to help out with cooking. Thank you to Eric Abrea and his crew that set up tables and to Leo Doyle, Dale Holzboog and Bill Blake for doing dishes. Thank You all for volunteering your time to make this a success. Our Insurance Field Agent Romy B. Ablao 19414 Aurora AVE. N. Suite 207 Shoreline, WA 98133-3971 Phone# 206-542-2176 Cell #206-399-3515 Fax. # 206542-2176 His email address remains the same: [email protected] 1 "A government big enough to give you everything you want, is big enough to take away everything you have." - Thomas Jefferson IN MEMORY Duane Tralle, PGK HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS 4th Degree members who have attained the actual age of 70 years and who have been members of the Fourth Degree for 25 consecutive years, and those who have been members of the Fourlth Degree 50 years, regardless of age, shall be designated as Honorary Life Members..... Also, priests or members of a religious community acquire the status of HLM upon taking the First Degree of the Order.... HLM's are exempt from paying dues. The following 27 Sir Knights are those who are Honorary Life Members: Born: Northfield, MN March 29, 1943 Died: Sequim, WA November 30, 2008 Santiago "Santy" Mamales Charles Aus, PFN John Carabba Vincent Dragovich Duane Kemp Ben Manuel, PFN Fred Starlweather Rev. Barry Ashwell Rev. Mark McGregor Rev. Marc Powell Rev. S. D. Smith George Baloga, PFN Paul Dieker Andrew Hiblar George Konetchy Jack Newman Jr. FMFD Edward Virsack, PFN Rev. Ronald Belisle Rev. Gerald Moffat Rev. Philip Raether Richard Bruya, PFN Leo Doyle John Hoffelt Wayne Mac Farland Rev. Jerome Kienzle Rev. Michael O'Neil Rev. Vu Tran Born: Palompon, Leyte, P.I. July 25, 1923 Died: Oak Harbor, WA December 4, 2008 May he and all faithfully departed Knights of Columbus rest in peace. Knights of Columbus Launch News and Information Site for Catholics Can Cold Water Clean Dishes? This is for all the germ conscious folks that worry about using cold water to clean. John went to visit his 90 year old grandfather in a very secluded, rural area of Saskatchewan After spending a great evening chatting the night away, The next morning John's grandfather prepared breakfast of bacon, eggs and toast. However, John noticed a film like substance on his plate, and questioned his grandfather asking, ’Are these plates clean?' His grandfather replied, 'They're as clean as cold water can get em. Just you go ahead and finish your meal, Sonny!’ For lunch the old man made hamburgers. Again, John was concerned about the plates as his appeared to have tiny specks around the edge that looked like dried egg and asked, ’Are you sure these plates are clean?' Without looking up the old man said, ’I told you before, Sonny, those dishes are as clean as cold water can get them. Now don't you fret, I don't want to hear another word about it!' Later that afternoon, John was on his way to a nearby town and as he was leaving, his grandfather's dog started to growl, and wouldn't let him pass. John yelled and said, 'Grandfather, your dog won't let me get to my car'. Without diverting his attention from the football game he was watching on TV, the old man shouted. 'Coldwater, go lay down now, yah hear me!' The Knights of Columbus has launched a brand-new Internetbased news and information service for Catholics everywhere – Headline Bistro. The new Web site provides a quick digest of daily news of interest to Catholics. Whether it relates to world affairs, politics or news specifically about the Catholic Church, you'll find links to the original sources here. You'll also find video clips, detailed state-by-state information about voting and public policy, and recommended books. The Web address is headlinebistro.com Whidbey - Fidalgo Assembly Fourth Degree News Rusty Waters FN 4TH DEGREE DUES 4th Degree Membership Dues Billing for 2009 will be mailed mid December. Along with this mailing there will be an information letter concerning the Exemplification we are hosting February 21st.... the Dinner Reservation Form will be included.... Chief Petty Officers Club - Roast Loin of Pork... $19.50 per person. Members who do not pay dues, Disabled and Honorary Life Members... will receive a copy of the exemplification Information letter. "Two individual checks PLEASE. One for dues of $20.00 and another, if attending the Exemplification Banquet for $19.50 per plate". 4TH DEGREE MEMBERSHIP CHANGE The Laws and Rules Governing the Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus booklet, a copy of which every Sir Knight received when exemplified into the 4th Degree, was amended on February 2, 2008. The amendment was the change of the time requirement for a third degree knight to be eligible to receive his fourth degree. This means that waivers will no longer be required to waive the previous requirement time of twelve months. Special Circumstances Waivers will remain in effect for one of the three Special Circumstances: Military, Clergy and Illness. These Special Circumstances Waivers will still be submitted to the Vice Supreme Master, via the District Master, who will forward them to the Supreme Master for approval.... Note: An applicant which falls within one of the three Special Circumstances Waivers must have their application in the hands of the Council Financial Secretary, Dave Morgan, who in turn will forward to the Assembly Comptroller, Jack Newman Jr., no later than Jan 1st. The exemplification fee would not be required until waiver is approved.. The amendment to the Laws and Rules Governing the Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus is cited below. ARTICLE IX MEMBERSHIP Section 25. Eligibility for Membership (c) A Third Degree member in good standing in his council and who was initiated in the Admission (First) Degree at least 6 months prior to his initiation in the Fourth Degree. NEW SUPREME MASTER Members of the Supreme Board of Directors were received in an audience at the Vatican on Friday, October 3rd by Pope Benedict XVI. At the Board of Directors meeting held in the Vatican, Sir Knight Lawrence Costanzo was elected as the Supreme Master of the Fourth Degree. He was the Supreme Warden and was State Deputy of Arizona 1999-2001. DID YOU KNOW A Fourth Degree Knight is a member of a group of men dedicated to promoting patriotism, illuminated by their Catholic faith. It is an honor to wear the regalia and participate in color corps and honor guards at special events... the honor to serve at the wakes and funerals of fellow Brother Knights as a special way of paying homage to deceased members and members wives... the opportunity to share in patriotic programs... and most of all, you will be a member of he Order's "patriotic arm" and its most visible embodiment.. It is a position of prestige and something for which all Knights should strive. Ideally, every 3rd Degree Knight should become a Fourth Degree Knight... Go For The Fourth... Next 4th Degree Exemplification will be held February 21, 2009 in Oak Harbor. EXEMPLIFICATION HELPERS It is recognized that January 20th is an eventful day.. the Right For Life March... Presidential Inauguration and the 4th Degree Meeting which will be one of the more important meetings of the year. Mainly to discuss and obtain volunteers for the various assignments required for the exemplification being held February 21st. There are "jobs" for about 19 members, which will be discussed at the regular meeting on January 20th. SNOW MEETING For those Sir Knights who were unable to attend the snow meeting of December 16th... don't fret. You didn't miss a thing. There was no quorum... 5 members gathered outside the hall....no meeting... ALL Sir Knights are encouraged to make a "special effort" to attend the meeting for January. Someone in attendance will be the lucky winner for 2010 dues. 3 SCHED ULE O F EVEN TS January 2009 SUN MON 4 Bingo 6:00 pm 5 11 Bingo 6:00 pm 12 TUE WED 6 Club Meeting 7 13 Council Mtg 14 THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 8 9 10 15 16 Bingo every Sunday. Volunteers needed each week. Contact Rich Mueller • Club meeting 6th, 7:30 pm • Council meeting 13th, 7:30 pm • Fourth degree 20th, 7:30 pm 17 18 Bingo 6:00 pm 19 20 Fourth Degree 21 22 23 24 25 Bingo 6:00 pm 26 27 28 29 30 31 GRAND • KNIGHTS WISDOM HAPPY BIRTHDAY RICH REZABEK A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR I wish every one and their families the Blessings of the Baby Jesus as we celebrate his birth. May the Lord watch over you and your families throughout the New Year. As we start a new year and welcome a new leader, May God grant the new administration the wisdom to bring us back to the Nation we can be. 03 Earl Davis 21 Father Raether 09 Manny Rojas jr 26 Steve Dernbach 14 Rey Aldana 26 Joe Meehan 15 Al Boissonneault 28 John Goodwin 16 Udo Poos 28 David Fisher 18 Rod Woods 28 Patrick Manual 19 Pete Rivera PGK 29 Azul Amor 21 Eduardo Cruz 30 Mike Schlosser May you all enjoy peace, prosperity and good health throughout the year and always. As Tiny Tim said, GOD BLESS US EVERY ONE. Rich Rezabek, Grand Knight 21 Ralph Futch December 2008 Knight of the Month: James Wirfs Family of the Month : Pete and Pat Rivera
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