Council 7923 Newsletter

Volume 23 | June 2019

Grand Knight’s Report

Worthy Brother Knights,

This is my last Newsletter.

(Smile) I am sure a big sigh of relief.

While I filled out the Columbian Award application for the year, I reflected upon the degree ceremonies, events, liturgies, gatherings, meetings, construction/work details, web training and all the personality inspirations that transpired throughout the last two years.

You definitely have molded me in my post retirement. You all are truly my Brothers in Christ and I will enjoy working with you through this transition.

The new Grand Knight and officers; when they are officially elected, are already planning for a tremendous year of excitement. There are 31 new Knights that joined our council during the last two years and are contributing to the success of our council. Successor planning is and will always be the key to keeping us strong! I have learned that the prayers of support is the mortar that maintains our foundation and the time we pray together overcomes the cracks that occasionally show up.

I thank firstly, our Spiritual Leader. Father Sunny for his untiring support of our council. Secondly, the Officers, Chairmen, Directors, Past Grand Knights and Brother Knights/Families that make it All Happen!

I have learned so much from you all and appreciate you sharing your time, talent and generosity.

June is a busy month; two breakfasts ,a dinner, a mass, consecration of the Holy Family, officer, business and four charity meetings scheduled. The new deck will be completed and the party to celebrate is also in the works.

Thank you again for your support for the last two years and May God continue to Bless our work and strengthen our ability to do more.

Vivat Jesus,

Mark Davis

Grand Knight Council 7923

Business Meeting Highlights

Treasurer Report

Treasurer PGK Tom Marasco reported:

Checking Balance
$15,486.11 in checking as of end of April, includes:
$2,523.80 in Peterka fund
$55,224.24 in Assets

Financial Secretary's Report

The Financial Secretary, PGK Jim McHugh reported:

282 total members
167 associates
96 insurance members
19 Inactive
12 Honorary
34 Honorary Life
Membership quota is 18 and we have a gain of 11. Insurance quota is 6 and we have a gain of 1.

Previous Month's Meeting Minutes

Report of Program Director in Last Business Meeting

DGK Mike MacFarlane reported:

April 7th , breakfast profit was $677.47.
Fish Fry’s total profit was $13,004.24.
May 5th, breakfast profit was $468.23.
Mike Clark reported the golf outing for SJNRCS was a success.
Celebration on Saturday May 4th for Fr Sunny’s 25th anniversary of becoming a Priest was a great success.
Passing out carnations for the Mother’s on Mother’s Day after each Mass Sunday May 12th was successful.

Good of the Order

In last month's business meeting, the following items were included in the Good of the Order:

BK Mark Dallas won the 50/50 drawing for $13.
BK Ed Quinlan was selected for the attendance raffle and was not present. The award will be $225 next month.
In June, we will draw until a winner is picked. This will happen because it is the last month of the fraternal year.

Recognizing Knights

GK Mark Davis Recognized the following Knights:

PGK Mike Clark and PGK Steve Brischler received Knight(s) of the Month for May.
Family of the month for May goes to BK Ed Dantzer and wife Stephanie.
BK David Andrews and BK Derek Smith received Shining Armor Award.

Prayers for Knights in Need

Please pray for the following Knights in need:

Frank Swider, for daughters Eileen Stewart and Deanne Duckett.
Mark Dallas, for daughter Stephanie, pray for easy delivery of her second child due Monday May 20th .
Mark Davis, pray for daughter and son in law, in that they get lucky in conceiving a grandchild.
Chris Doran , for himself, his children, his clients, and Tracy’s family.
Steve Brischler, for Guy O’Buck.
Jim McHugh, for Ron Barczykowski
Brad Burnett, for Jack Ennis recovering from surgery.
Ralph Oshinski, for daughter battling cancer.
Ajit Jose, for his daughters.
Larry Hoffman, for Dan O’Lats wife battling cancer.
All BK’s, for all our military and first responders who keep us safe every day.

Membership Director Report

New Members:

We have one new Brother Knight, Ben Foster who went through his First Admission Degree on Monday May 20th. Lets all welcome Ben to our Council! This makes a total of 12 new members for the year!

New Candidates:

Michael Byington and Jim Curtiss will go through their First Admission Degree on Monday June 17th.

Vivat Jesus,

Mark Dallas

Council 7923 Officers

Chaplain

Fr. Sunny Punnaknziyil - 770-923-6633

Deacon Mike Hayward - 678-787-1972 (Assistant)

Grand Knight

GK Mark Davis - 770-313-8068

Deputy Grand Knight

DGK Michael MacFarlane - 678-380-0280

Chancellor

BK Harvey James - 770-235-6686

Recorder

BK Mark Dallas - 404-825-2033

Treasurer

PGK Tom Marasco - 404-642-9270

Warden

BK Jason Rhoden - 470-268-6408

Advocate

BK Randy McCormack - 770-564-8708

Financial Secretary

PGK Jim McHugh - 678-925-5811

Inside Guard

BK Larry Hoffman - 770-972-1180

Outside Guard

BK Alex Naumis - 404-556-1683

Lecturer

BK David Werve - 678-983-6397

PGK Houston Feaster - 404-456-9678

1st Year Trustee

BK Ralph Oshinski - 678-294-8074

2nd Year Trustee

PGK Bruce Rago - 770-270-0003

3rd Year Trustee

PGK Dominick Druda - 678-510-3950

District Deputy

DD Mike Basak - 404-218-8987

Insurance Field Agent

BK Felix Calles - 678-618-0654

Happy Birthday Knights

Tim Young 6/1

David L Grosch 6/2

Hung Doan 6/2

Joe Odom 6/2

Louis H. Lobe 6/2

Mark Davis 6/3

Stephen Drzik 6/8

William J. Bierster 6/8

Thaddeus Ugha 6/10

Joseph A. Galasso 6/12

Wayne J.DeGray 6/14

Edward J. Blake 6/15

William Manning 6/15

Karl T. Frey 6/17

Larry D. Sheeter 6/18

Ray Kaplan 6/20

Tim Daly 6/23

Mark Tkacik 6/24

Ruben Nunez 6/24

Chris Bernsten 6/25

Douglas Richards 6/25

Bill Marten 6/28

Greg Bertram 6/28

Jeff Carr 6/29

Patrick Hogan 6/29

James Merritt 6/30

Joke of the Month

2019-2020 Fraternal Year Officer Nominations

During the last business meeting, asked for nominations for Council Officers for the 2019-2020 Fraternal year. The following names below were presented again and a motion was made to close the nominations and for them to be tabled until the next Business Meeting in June, where they will be voted on by the council.

Grand Knight: Mike MacFarlane

Deputy Grand Knight: Mark Dallas

Recorder: Glen Klein

Chancellor: Harvey James

Treasurer: Tom Marasco

Advocate: Larry Hoffman

Warden: Randy McCormick

Inside Guard: William Vercigillio

Outside Guards: Alex Naumis,Dave Andrews

Third Year Trustee: Mark Davis