St
Gregory Council 6700
P.O. Box 550266, Gastonia, NC, 28055-0266
Quarterly Newsletter
July 2010
Grand Knights Report Greetings and welcome to our quarterly newsletter. With the cost of postage increasing the council has decided to change our newsletter from a monthly mail out to a quarterly email with copies being placed at the church and parish center for those who do not have email. If you have an email address and we do not have it on file let us know and we will add you to our list.
You will be receiving a letter soon explaining the Room at the Inn project being conducted by the Knights of Columbus in NC. Please take the time to read it and consider making a donation in our councils name.
I am looking for a LAMB Director and a Council Director. If you are interested please call me. I am also looking for a Warden for the 1st Degree Team.
The Program Directors have a lot planned for this coming year and need your help in making this our best year ever. We may not have seen you in a while and a lot of things have happened in that time. I would ask you to make time to come to one of our future business meetings and bring your family and join us at a monthly social. At some point in time you were an active member why not come back and join our team.
State Convention We attended the Knights of Columbus State Convention, which was held in Charlotte, NC. Thanks to the many accomplishments of our brother knights our council won several awards this year.
State Officers Award for being one of the most improved councils based on meeting our program and recruitment goals.
Charity Council based on the successful completed of council programs. Charity is the highest level of recognition by the State Council.
Membership Award 150% & Above Quota we were at 176%. This is also the highest level of recognition by the State Council.
Family Service Award This award is given to the best family program by a council and was presented by the Supreme Advocate. Our Christmas hayride to McAdenville was chosen as the best program presented to families for this past year.
If you have not visited our council web site you should. We keep it up-to-date and have a calendar of events to keep you informed. www.kofc6700.com. I have also posted the 2010-2011 Annual Schedule.
Remember the Rosary on the 1st and 3rd Saturday before the 5 PM mass. It is a Knights function so come and join us.
LAMB We held our first LAMB weekend on April 30/May 1. We worked 4 stores, 2 Bi-Lo, K-mart, and Compare. Next LAMB weekend is September 24/25, 2010.
On Friday & Saturday July 16th & 17th we will do LAMB and take donations for Flag Pins @ Sams Club in Franklin Square, Contact Sam Ybarra to help @ 704-867-0345.
Church Committee Report We continue to lead the Rosary 1st & 3rd Saturdays.
Council Committee Report We are holding a fundraising dance at St Michaels on Saturday July 17, 2010. Cost will be $10/ person & $15 / couple ( OPEN TO ALL). We will be selling food and drinks at the dance. Time will be from 7 PM to 11:30 PM. The council voted not to hold the reg. July social so we could put all our efforts towards this fundraiser.
Community Committee Report We participated in a Hope for Gaston project. There were 8 knights who participated. Thanks to everyone, especially Ricky Accurso, who knew how to pour concrete. Also. We will be serving Supper @ Camp Sertoma on July 8th & 15th @ 4:30 PM
Family Committee Report Picnic/Social Saturday August 14, 2010 Biggerstaff park. Come out and join the fun. $5 a person, $8 a couple, $10 a family. Make plans to attend. We will start at 10 AM and end at 2 PM.
Youth Committee Report Council/District Soccer Challenge is scheduled for Sunday September 12, 2010 from 2 4 PM and will be held on field 2 at Martha Rivers Park.
Membership Committee Our next membership blitz will be held the weekend of August 14/15, 2010. I hope to get 5 new members.
Pro-life - This is new this year. Supreme has upgraded Pro-life from Chairman to a Director position and I hope to add this to our council in the coming months.
Elections of Council - Council elections and installation of new officers happened in June. You new council officers are posted on our website www.kofc6700.com.
Elections of Assembly 2531 Elections of Assembly happened in May with installation of new officers in Concord on June 12th. New Faithful Navigator is SK John ODaly, District Deputy of District #14.
The following were
awarded the Family and Knight of the Month for last quarter:
APRIL 2010: Family of SK
Gene & Betty Courtemanche
Knight
SK Richard Bidogilo
MAY 2010: Family of Mark
& Sara Terrio
Knight Raymond Kurtiak
JUNE 2010: Family of SK
Richard & DorothyAccurso
Knight SK
Jonathan App
Awards for the Fraternal Year from 7-1-2009 to 6-30-2010
FAMILY of THE YEAR: SK
Samuel & Julie Ybarra
KNIGHT of THE YEAR: SK
Mark Ruocco
Good of The Order:
Please keep all Brothers,
families and friends in sickness or distress in your prayers
Upcoming Events
State Organization Meeting Will be held July 9 -11, 2010 in Charlotte. The Grand Knight, Finical Secretary and LAMB Director will attend.
State Soccer Challenge This year the State Soccer Challenge will have two locations, East and West. The West State Soccer Challenge will be held on November 6, 201 here in Gastonia at Martha Rivers Park. Contact Gary Elkin to join the team.
Race Track Bus Drivers May was a big rack track event for us. Thanks to the many drivers who participated. We look forward to see you at our October Race.
Golf Tournament - Will be held at Kings Mountain County Club on Saturday October 9, 2010. Details will be available soon.
4th Degree The Exemplification schedule has changed to November 6 in Charlotte. This is a great opportunity to join the 4th Degree.
If you have any input or suggestion on how to make this quarterly newsletter better let me knows.
Fraternally,
Tom Riley
Grand Knight 6700