The Lake Current - September 2018
Welcome to the September edition of our council newsletter! Here's a quick (but important!) meeting reminder before we get into the news:

  • Our regular monthly business meeting is this coming Wednesday, September 12th, starting at 7:30 p.m. We'll be serving dinner for only $5 starting around 6:30 p.m. We will then be swearing in the new president of the Ladies Auxiliary right before our meeting, and we have lots of events to plan, so be there! Also, don't forget to bring in your C&B raffle stubs and payment. (More on C&B below.)
Putnam 9/11 Memorial Services This Tuesday

On Tuesday, September 11th, the annual Putnam County Candlelight Vigil will be held at Spain Cornerstone Park (Route 52 & Fair Street) at 8 p.m. - weather permitting . In the event of rain, the ceremonies will be held in our council hall.

This is always a moving ceremony, where we remember not only those from our community who made the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11, but also those who have succumbed to illness from the recovery efforts.

Immediately preceding the ceremony, there will be a 9/11 Memorial Mass at St. James the Apostle Church starting at 7:00 p.m. This year's Mass will be offered in memory of Stephen Driscoll, brother of our Ladies Auxiliary Past President Gail Driscoll Silke. Stephen was a U.S. Navy veteran and NYPD ESU officer, who perished while heroically rescuing others in the south tower of the World Trade Center on 9/11.

Our council will host a coffee reception immediately following the ceremony. Please bring your family to the Mass, vigil and reception.
We've Won Another Award!

We are proud to announce that our council has been awarded the Columbian Award for the second consecutive year!

This award from Supreme Council for the 2017-18 fraternal year recognizes councils that have conducted and reported at least four major programs in each of the Order's six Service Program categories: Church, community, council, family, culture of life, and youth.

We are once again extremely grateful to all of our members who have worked so hard on our many program activities, which benefit our parish, youth groups, community organizations, local and national charities, and people in need. Without the tireless efforts of our members and their support of our leadership team, none of this would be possible.

Well done brothers and Ladies Auxiliary!
"Fall for Fun" Comedy Night Sept. 15

It was such a blast last time that we're doing it again! We'll be hosting another great night of comedy dinner theater on Saturday, September 15th .

After what promises to be a delicious dinner (just like last time!), our host F ran Capo will bring us some top-notch comedians including these headliners: Peekskill native Larry DiGregorio (regular at the Parks Casino and Funny Bones, appeared on “Late Night with Johnny P"); Joe Moffa (star of the hit off-Broadway shows “Shut up, Sit down and Eat” and “My Big Fat Dysfunctional Life”); and the Comedy, Ventriloquism and Magic of Gemini (star of Vegas, the Palladium, Atlantic City and “America’s Funniest People”).

For only $75, you'll get a ticket to the show, open bar, appetizers, hot buffet dinner, and dessert. Doors open at 6 p.m., buffet from 7-8 p.m., and showtime is 8:30 p.m.

You must purchase tickets in advance and we're almost sold out! Contact Bobby Palazzo at (845) 216-1997 or Charlie Grimmer at (845) 222-7392 to guarantee your seats!
Support the C&B Program!

Just a reminder that we're joining with KofC councils across New York State to raise funds for important charities by selling tickets to the annual Charitable & Benevolent Program raffle. Not only are there $50,000 in cash prizes -- including the $25,000 Grand Prize -- but our council keeps a portion of the cash from the sales to help with our own charitable efforts.

Please turn in your stubs and payment by September 22nd to be eligible for the Early Bird Drawing! You may bring them to the meeting on Wednesday, drop them off at the council, or mail them to the attention C&B Chairman Mike Clement at 10 Fair Street, Carmel, NY 10512.
All Aboard for Mohegan Sun - October 13!

Our next great Mario Antoci Memorial Mohegan Sun Casino Excursion is Saturday, October 13th ! As always, you must reserve your seat in advance, so please call PGK Bobby Palazzo by October 1st at (845) 216-1997 to make a reservation!

For only $40 you get transportation, a $15 lunch voucher (which gets you a fantastic buffet!), and $10 casino match play.

Start with coffee and donuts at the council at 7 a.m. Bus leaves our council at 8:00 a.m. sharp . Enjoy a six-hour stay at the casino. Beer, soda and water will be provided on the bus. Bring whatever you like to snack and drink.
Fourth Degree News

The Mother Cabrini Color Corps will be marching in the Columbus Day Parade in Mahopac on Sunday, September 30th. (See item below.) This is likely to be one of the last local events where the Color Corps will be able to wear the traditional regalia. All Color Corps members should make a special effort to turn out and march in your regalia!

At the August meeting of Mother Cabrini Assembly, a drawing was held for their "Night Out on the Sir Knights" Year of Dinners Raffle . The following lucky winners each won a $250 gift certificate to a top local restaurant:

  • SK Robert Manfredi - The Arch
  • SK Michael Campbell - Aversano's
  • SK Ted Czneriewski (GK of Mahopac Council) - Ramiro's 954
  • Anita Baker - Purdy's Farmer and the Fish

Congratulations to all of the winners! There are still seven more chances to win a $250 restaurant gift certificate, plus a chance to win the grand prize of a weekend of fun at West Point worth $500! Speak to GK Steve Gheduzzi to buy your tickets before the next drawing.
MEETING NOTICE
The next meeting of the Fourth Degree Sir Knights will be Thursday, September 26th at 7:30 p.m. at our Council. All Sir Knights should attend!
Passing of Tommy Brennan and John Carrick
We are deeply saddened to report the passing of two beloved members of our council and long-time members of our Order.

Brother Knight Thomas J. Brennan passed away on Friday, August 31st, at the age of 79. Tommy was an Honorary Life member of our Order. He was very pleased and proud to accept his 50-year member pin from our Grand Knight just last fall.
Brother Knight John V. Carrick passed away on September 5th, one day after his 90th birthday.

John was an Honorary Life member of our Order, first becoming a Knight in 1958 and celebrating 41 years of continuous service. He also served honorably in the United States Navy, including during the Korean War.

John's full obituary is available here .
Tommy and John will both be dearly missed. Please pray for the repose of their immortal souls, and for the comfort of their family, friends, and loved ones.
Columbus Day Parade in Mahopac - Sun. Sep. 30th


Join us as we honor the patron of our Order, Christopher Columbus, along with the contributions of Italian-Americans to our nation, as we march in the annual Putnam County Columbus Day Parade in Mahopac on Sunday, September 30th.

With the important legacy and contributions of Columbus under attack from the forces of political correctness, it is more important than ever that we have a strong turnout to march proudly behind our council banner, just as we do for St. Patrick's Day! As always, this is a family event, so bring along your family to march, and wear a KofC shirt or jacket.

Lineup for the parade will be at 1:30 p.m., with the parade stepping-off at 2:30 p.m. Please arrive at our council by no later than 1:00 p.m. if you wish to carpool over to the lineup area from our council.

We will be serving a free Italian luncheon at our council immediately after the parade. Members, families, and guests are all welcome!
Oktoberfest is Back on Oct. 6!

Oktoberfest time is here again and our council's celebration was so great last year that we're doing it all again! Join us on Saturday, October 6th for authentic German food, German beer, and live German music from the famous Austrian Boys Band !

Our doors and our lounge will open at 2 p.m. , and we'll be featuring imported German beers on tap and serving German appetizers (Bavarian pretzels, bratwurst, potato pancakes and more!) from 2-5 p.m. The band will start at 4 p.m. and we'll hold our annual Stein Lifting Contest at 5.

Then at 5:30, we'll start serving a home-made full schnitzel dinner with all the sides (red cabbage, mashed potatoes, green beans amandine, hunter gravy), including apple strudel a la mode for dessert.

After dinner, we'll be raffling off our door prize (two great tickets to see the NY Rangers!), pulling the winner of our 50/50 raffle, and awarding a prize for our Best Dressed Contest (so dress your best!).

For only $20 prepaid ($25 at the door) you get admission, appetizers, dinner, dessert, and one draft beer. Contact event chairman Mike Bock to prepay or for more info. Don't miss it!

NOTE: Our next Oktobefest Committee meeting is Wednesday, September 19th at 6 p.m. We'll meet upstairs and do a kitchen / pantry organization, and also discuss plans for the Annual Dinner Dance (see item below). All are welcome to help out.
Sunday Cash Bingo on 9/23 to Benefit SCPA

Join us for another great afternoon of Sunday Cash Bingo presented by our Ladies Auxiliary on September 23rd! All monies raised will go to support the Putnam County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals .

Our local SCPA does invaluable work in our community, including enforcing animal cruelty laws, housing animals seized from unfit living conditions, providing essential medical care, and educating the community on how to treat animals humanely. Have fun playing bingo while helping them out!

As always, our bingo features big cash jackpots every time! Admission is only $30. Doors open at 1 p.m., first game at 2 p.m. Attendance is limited to the first 100 players. Complimentary coffee and cake. Bell jar tickets will be sold.

For RSVP & payment details, speak with President Maria Barry or email: ladieskofc@gmail.com .







  • Annual Dinner Dance & Awards Ceremony - Sat. Nov. 3: Hard to believe our event of the year is almost here again. This year's Annual promises to be another night of great food, fun, live music, and a celebration of the people who make our council such a special place And we've confirmed that we'll once again be dancing to the fantastic sounds of Soulmates! SO BE THERE! NOTE: Our next committee meeting will be Wednesday, September 19th at 6 p.m., combined with an Oktoberfest committee meeting and kitchen organization.

  • FOP Golf Outing - Mon., Oct. 1: Our friends in the F.O.P. Driscoll Lodge are holding the First Annual "JO" Memorial Cup golf outing at Putnam County Golf Course. Contact Pete Conlin at (646) 773-0839, Stephen Conner at (845) 803-9664, or Brian Long at (914) 548-1305 for reservations, sponsorships, or more info.

  • Seminarian's Dinner - Monday, Nov. 5: We will once again be supporting our diocese's seminarians at St. Joseph's Seminary (Dunwoodie) by taking a table and a journal ad for the annual Westchester-Putnam Chapter Charities Seminarian's Dinner at Fr. Dunphy Council in White Plains. The cost is $40 per person and dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. Speak with GK Steve if you are interested in attending.
Remember, a full calendar of events can always be found on our website: carmelknights.org under the Upcoming Events tab. And don't forget to "like" our Facebook page for up-to-the minute announcements, photos, event listings, and items of interest.