Faithful Navigators Special Report on the New Uniform

Brother Sir Knights,

Vivat Jesus,

This past Saturday was the Michigan District II meeting which was held in Dewitt and was attended by Matt Lockwood and Jason Lefebvre. A very special thank you to both of them!

I also received information from other sources that at this meeting some assemblies in attendance were discussing ways that they were assisting to defray some of the cost of the new Uniform for their current Honor Guard members and SK who wish to join the ranks of the Honor Guard.

So at this time I am proposing as an Assembly we consider offering financial assistance to our members. What that amount will be is unclear at this time but I would suggest we do at least $100 and that we not exceed a maximum of $250 per current Honor Guard members (and anyone wishing to join the Honor Guard as well) through the 2017-2018 Fraternal year (ending June 30^th 2018). Many Assemblies are currently offering the $250.00 per member with proof of purchase. We must remember that nowhere is it required that a Fourth Degree member must purchase the new Uniform, unless that member intends to be part of the Honor Guard. The new Uniform will be the only Honor Guard Uniform allowed starting July 1, 2018. Hopefully this will help some of you when it comes time to decide on ordering the new uniform or not.

I know this proposal must be voted on at our next regularly scheduled meeting on October 5^th which is after the Supreme September 30, 2017 deadline for a 25% discount. And I am hoping for some good discussion in regards to this issue and know that we as an Assembly will do what is right for our members. If the Assembly so votes and a member orders his uniform prior to the September 30 deadline the cost of the uniform could be reduced by $375.00 bringing the cost to the member to just approximately $135.00.

I have checked with our Comptroller and Purser and yes we currently do have the funds available to cover all current active Color Corps members and pay all our 2017-18 projected bills; plus we have two major fundraisers and our annual dues upcoming, the first being the Flag program and the second our placemat program.

I would strongly encourage our current Color Corps members to pray on this proposition and consider all the good we do as we stand guard for our Fallen Brothers, take part in special Church liturgies, and spread the word to keep Christ in Christmas, show our Patriotism as we join the 4^th of July Parade and so many more events. Many of these events and ceremonies, without a strong Honor Guard after July 1, 2018, our Assembly just won’t be able to do and we will be saying no to our Councils and Priests.

Those of you wishing to order the new Uniform can get fitted at no cost at Men’s Warehouse and it will take approximately 10 minutes to do so. You will need this information to order your new uniform on line at www.knightsgear.com . (Feel free to call me with any questions)

Don’t forget that we are under a deadline of September 30^th to get the discounted cost from Supreme. This discount along with what the Assembly decides could make a big difference in cost that any member would have to incur with this change.

I personally have ordered my new Uniform and I am looking forward to serving in our Assemblies Honor Guard now and in the future.

Faithful Navigator

Al Cielen

October 2017 Newsletter

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JACKSON AREA ASSEMBLY 2186

OCTOBER MEETING

October 5,, 2017 at Fatima at 7:30 PM Regular meeting

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NAVIGATOR’S COMMENTS

Brother Sir Knights,

Vivat Jesus!

40 Days for Life Opening Prayer Service Sep 26, 2017, 6:30 PM
Join us on the sidewalk in front of Planned Parenthood to worship God through prayer and song and seek His blessing on this work we will do for His Glory! Bishop Earl Boyea of the Lansing Diocese, Fr. Brian Lenz, Parochial Vicar of St. John the Evangelist Parish and St. Joseph Oratory, and Elder Jeffrey Whitson, City on a Hill Church, Olivet will participate. Public right-of-way in front of Planned Parenthood 2009 W. Michigan Ave. Jackson, MI 49202. The Assembly has signed up for every Thursday from 5pm ~ 6pm. (This will give us the opportunity to make it to the monthly meeting on time for the potluck before the meeting begins.) Parking in northeast corner of strip mall two doors west of PP. Please park as far away from the businesses as possible. Please stand on sidewalk. Out of courtesy please step back when cars are leaving PP so they can have a clear view of oncoming traffic. Please do not set items on the stony area. Thank you!
Color Corp Uniform Update The color patches to be added behind the emblem on the beret to designate rank have been ordered.  Supreme is working out the details.  There may be a drop down box on the Knights Gear order page to indicate rank.  They will be mailed out when details are complete.
Exemplifications - Candidates can wear a dark business suit, black, navy or gray or if they choose, a tuxedo is OK.  Tuxedo is not necessary, spectators can also wear a dark business suit if they choose.
Installation of officers – If they have the new uniform, they can wear that.  After June 30, 2018 if they do not have the new uniform, then they must wear a dark business suit.
Exemplars – they can continue to wear robes if that is what they wear now.
Special Sizes -- are now available on Knights Gear.
Effective June 30, 2018 the regalia will be retired.  The official uniform of the Fourth Degree is the new uniform.  No one is obligated to buy the new uniform, however all Color Corps must be in the new uniform come June 30, 2018.
Questions from VSM’s
Social Baldric at exemplifications – do we eliminate?  If the candidate is wearing a dark suit, then yes, no social baldric is given.  Supreme is in the process of re-writing the drill manual and the Laws and Rules which will be distributed when complete.
Can a 3rd degree member order the new uniform?  If he is scheduled to take his 4th degree, yes he can order.
The cost of $510 is the Supreme cost for the uniform, there is no profit on their part.
Can the service baldric be the same color as the patch in regards to rank?  No, we are using the colors of the country for the baldric. How should the men be lined up with old regalia and new?  The members with the new uniform should be first and the old regalia to follow.
Is the June 30, 2018 date firm?  Yes, as of June 30, 2018 the old regalia will be retired.  Remember, no one has to buy the new uniform; they can simply be a regular fourth degree member.
If the church says ‘no swords’, what is to be worn?  Wear the service baldric and gloves, no sword.
At an Exemplification, what about the line guards?  We will only have the new uniform after June 30, 2018, so the Marshals will have to manage the lines.
Is the tuxedo to be worn at the installation of officers and re-obligation of vows?  A dark business suit or tuxedo may be worn.  After June 30, 2018 tuxedos cannot be worn by the team, all team members must be in uniform.
Spectators at an Exemplification can wear a tux or a dark business suit.  Degree teams can wear robes as they normally do.
This information, combined with the Supreme Knight's release and the FAQ's posted on the Supreme website constitute all the official information I've received to date.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Remember - the 25% discount for the new uniform expires on September 30th.

MICHIGAN DISTRICT II's 74th EXEMPLIFICATION
Fall Exemplification will be held Wednesday, October 18th in Paw Paw. 
Yes – a weeknight Exemplification.  Our numbers have been low for Fall Saturday Exemplifications due to a variety of competing interests – so we’ve decided to try a weeknight.
The exemplification will be held at St. Mary School, 508 Paw Paw Street beginning with registration at 6:00 pm.   There will be a Ladies Program at the local Columbus hall, 32373 E Red Arrow Hwy, Paw Paw.  Following the Exemplification all the Sir Nights will be joining the Ladies for a light meal and refreshments.
Monday, October 16th at the Owosso Columbus Hall, 1259 E M-21, Owosso.  We will be conducting the dress rehearsal in Owosso. This exemp will be open for those who cannot attend on October 18 in Paw Paw.
Help build the Order by bringing in a new Knight to the Admissions Degree, and then take him to a Major Degree so that he’s ready to attend the Patriotic Degree in October – either in Owosso or Paw Paw – which ever location or date works best for him!

Potluck Potluck dinner with our ladies begins at 6:30 PM

Menu is as follows;

	Bringing Main Course (Paid for by Assembly)	Potatoes or Vegetables	Salads (Lettuce / Pasta)	Desserts
Oct 5th	Sandy Dandrow / Meat Balls	J ~ R	S ~ Z	A ~ I

Regular meeting starts at 7:30pm.

In service to you!

Worthy Faithful Navigator,  

Al Cielen and Lady Julie

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COMPTROLLER NOTES

Membership’s total are 279 honorary members 7, honorary life members 35. To members who have not paid your 2017 dues. The Assembly uses your dues to pay for the great things that this Assembly does every year. But we all know that our Brothers fall on health issues or hard times we can help bring your status current. Just drop a note to the Faithful Comptroller your issue will remain private. I have not received any candidates for the fall exemplification I need those forms sign and complete by 10-10-2017. T o receive star assembly award our new membership is 7 percent of our total membership for the year to bring in new Sir. Knights into the fourth degree order. 279 X 7% we need to bring in 20 Sir. Knights.

BIRTHDAYS FOR SEPTEMBER

Phillip Berkemeier, Daniel Bishop, Michael Ciesluk, Gary Crist, James Dalton, Stanley Fogg, Carol Franssen, David Gier, William Higgins, Michael Kirby, Albert Krieger, Richard Kulas, Gerald Kulpinski, Peter Lawrence, Leonard Moull, Wally Niecko, Tobechi Ogbonna, Carl Perry, Ron Ramirez, Lee Reigle, Roger Roty, Christopher Rush, Joseph Schild, Ronald Sinke, Joshua Thomas, and William Walsh.

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Color Corps Assignments
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ASSEMBLY 2186

Assembly 2186 Color Corps Commander

Fred Wilson 517 851 8550 (home)

(Cell) 517 420 4351

1-2186 Color Corps

4-2186 Color Corps

Worthy Sir Knights,

Vivat Jesus

Please note the dates and times. Some events are close together. No one is expected to attend all

Of them.

“Reply all” with your intentions. I will have several hard copies of this at the Assembly meeting.

God Bless,

Assembly 2186 Color Corps Commander

Fred Wilson 517 851 8550 (home)

(Cell) 517 420 4351

1# 2186 COLOR CORPS

WHAT: 40 DAYS FOR LIFE (OPENING DAY OF 40 DAYS FOR LIFE)

WHERE: MICHIGAN AVE. ACROSS FROM JACKSON MALL

WHEN: TUESDAY SEPT AT 5:00 PM TO 6:00 PM (OUR NORMAL DATE IS THURSDAY FROM 5 TO 6 PM

1# 2186 COLOR CORPS

WHAT: MASS SERVICE

WHERE: BLACKMAN PARK, CORNER MICHIGAN AVE AND N. JACKSON

WHEN: 2:00 PM MASS, SHOW TIME 1:30 PM, OCTOBER 8^TH 2017

1# 2186 COLOR CORPS

WHAT: BLUE MASS

WHERE: SST. JOHN CHURCH (JACKSON)

WHEN: OCT 12^TH AT 10:00 MASS 9:30 SHOW

2# 2186 COLOR CORPS

WHAT: CONFIRMATION AT FATMIA

WHERE: FATMIA (MICHIGAN CENTER)

WHEN: OCT 15 2:00 PM SHOW 1:15

3# 2186 COLOR CORPS

WHAT: CORPORATE COMMUNION

WHERE: ST MARYS OF THE SEA

WHEN: OCT 29 10:00AM MASS 9:30 SHOW

AROUND THE ASSEMBLY

UPCOMMING IMPORTANT DATES

Color Corp Assignments 10-Aug-2017

Assembly 2186 Color Corps Commander

Sir Knight Fred Wilson

fpw1962@frontier.com

517 851 8550 (Home)

517 420 4351 (Cell)

1# 2186 COLOR CORPS

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WHAT: CORPORATE COMMUNION (INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS)

WHERE: FATIMIA

WHEN: AUG 13 AT 10:00 AM MASS, 8:15 REPORT

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2# 2186 COLOR CORPS

WHAT: CORPORATE COMMUNION

WHERE: SS CORNELIUS & CYPRIAN

WHEN: AUG 27TH AT 8:30 MASS 8:00 SHOW

Patriotic Degree Uniform Update

Here is the Update as of Friday, August 11th
I know the social media mill is cranking out all kinds of information and rumors – so let me update you as to the information I have received this week from our Vice Supreme Master Don Hall and VSM-Select Cliff Wasmund.
As for now, the dress code for the CC is status quo.  At the Provincial meeting in September, the VSM and Masters will be discussing and developing a mutually agreed upon time frame as to the implementation of the new uniform within our Province while staying within Supreme's directives.
All new CC members that need to purchase their new regalia should be directed to purchase the new uniform.
The sole supplier of the new uniform is Knightsgear, the official supplier of K of C apparel and supplies.  Cost is $510.00 plus shipping (I ordered mine yesterday and shipping was $35.10).  The uniform is copyrighted and can only be purchased through Knightsgear.  At this time, you can only purchase this uniform as a complete set, no separates.  With the anticipated high volume of orders, speedy delivery should not be expected.
The pants come un-hemmed – so you will need some tailoring – no cuffs, plain hem.
You will have to buy you own shirt – a plain white, point color (not spread or button down) dress shirt.  Button cuffs – no French cuffs.
Black socks and plain black shoes are to be worn with the new uniform.
There will be NO name badges worn with the new uniform.
Only the 4th Degree pin PG113 is to be worn with the new uniform.
At this time, the only "flash" worn behind the 4th Degree pin on the beret will be light blue for current and former VSMs, and gold for current and former Masters.  No other flashes will be available.  The pin on the beret will be silver for all members (VSM’s, MFD’s and formers will be gold).
The jewel of current office and miniature medals will be the only distinguishing items for current officers.  No adornments for CC Commander and others who do not currently have a jewel of office has been announced.
While it has been indicated that the sword will be kept as part of the new uniform, it will not be worn with the new uniform at this time.  However, Supreme is investigating the use of the sword in the future and how it will be incorporated into the new uniform.
As for Exemplifications, the future dress of the Candidate will be a dark business suit (colors could be black, dark grey, dark blue, even dark brown), plain white shirt with lay down collar (no button down collars), plain dark tie (no bow ties), dark shoes and dark socks.  The Master may elect to switch to the dark suit after depleting his inventory of social baldrics.  It will be the Master's decision to have ALL their candidates dress in either a tuxedo or dark business suit - this an either or decision.
The Social Baldric can only be used with the tuxedo.
The ceremonials will need to be modified to reflect the Master's new uniform and the deletion of the social baldric.
There has been no date provided for the release of an updated CC manual.
Please continue to send me questions and constructive comments.  I will be incorporating all these to submit to the VSM-Select for discussion and decision when we meet at the Provincial meeting in September.  I have passed on the comments and concerns I have already received.
Please remember our chain of command and direct your inquiries and comments to me and do not contact the VSM, VSM-Select or Supreme without speaking to me first.
I am very aware this change has caused great concern and upset many of our dedicated Color Corp members.  I know change is not easy – especially when it is so sudden and with very little details regarding the reason behind it and the plan for implementation.  Please keep an open mind as the Provincial leadership works to fill in some of the blanks at our September meeting.
Thank you for your continued prayers and support as we work to keep Michigan District II the best in the Order.
MICHIGAN DISTRICT II's 74th EXEMPLIFICATION
Fall Exemplification will be held Wednesday, October 18th in Paw Paw. 
Yes – a weeknight Exemplification.  Our numbers have been low for Fall Saturday Exemplifications due to a variety of competing interests – so we’ve decided to try a weeknight.
The exemplification will be held at St. Mary School, 508 Paw Paw Street beginning with registration at 6:00 pm.   There will be a Ladies Program at the local Columbus hall, 32373 E Red Arrow Hwy, Paw Paw.  Following the Exemplification all the Sir Nights will be joining the Ladies for a light meal and refreshments.
Monday, October 16th at the Owosso Columbus Hall, 1259 E M-21, Owosso.  We will be conducting the dress rehearsal in Owosso. This exemp will be open for those who cannot attend on October 18 in Paw Paw.
More details and Souvenir Book ad forms will be coming out shortly – but mark your calendar and help build the Order by bringing in a new Knight to the Admissions Degree, then take him to a Major Degree so that he’s ready to attend the Patriotic Degree in October – either in Owosso or Paw Paw – which ever location or date works best for him!
PROVINCIAL MEETING
2017 Provincial Meeting will be held at Sawmill Creek Resort, 400 Sawmill Creek Dr., Huron, Ohio from September 8th – 10th.
If you are interested in attending, you can make your hotel reservations by contacting Sawmill Creek Resort at 800-729-6455, and make sure to ask for the Knights of Columbus special rate.

Thank you for your continued support of the Order and the Fourth Degree!

Fraternally,
David A. Buick
Master
Michigan District II

www.michigandistrict2.org

Installation of Officers

Worthy Brother Knights,

The Cardinal O'Hara Assembly has scheduled an Officer Installation for Wednesday, August 30th at the St. Louis Center in Chelsea.  It is located at 16195 W. Old US Hwy. 12, Chelsea, MI 48118.  We have collaborated with them and the Hudson Assemblies in the past (as encouraged by our Worthy Master) and want to invite you to attend the Installation.  The Worthy Master is asking that all officers in the Color Corp dress in regalia as there will be a CC certification that day.  We will need those in Color to be dressed and assembled no later than 6 pm to receive instructions and possible certification prior to the 6:30 mass.  The Installation will follow the mass along with a meal served at the conclusion.

Please let me know as soon as you can if you will plan to attend so that I let the Worthy Faithful Navigator of Cardinal O'Hare Assembly and our Worthy Master know that you are going to attend.  We also need to get an accurate count on attendance so the meal can be planned accordingly.

Thanks in advance for your prompt reply and I look forward to seeing you at the Installation!

Worthy Navigator Al Cielen.

bigguaru@gmail.com

517-917-4490

2017 Rose Parade Confirmation and Staging

Thank you for participating in the 2017 Jackson County Rose Parade!!

This year’s event takes place on Sunday, June 4, 2017. The Parade Route is the same as last year. Reference the parade route link above. This email is to confirm your participation in the parade and inform you of the rules everyone must abide by for the safety of our participants and the spectators on the day of the parade. 

1. Cooperate and follow Parade Official’s instructions for staging and de-staging. Parade Officials will be wearing a red shirt that says “Volunteer”.

2. Maintain a pace compatible with the overall pace of the parade. Please keep those in front and behind in your vision at all times.

3. Make sure vehicles/equipment you may be driving/using are safe and in reliable work order.

4. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES before and/or during the parade.

5. Click on the link above for a complete set of Parade Rules. Please read through them thoroughly!

The Rose Parade COMMAND POST will be located in the County Building parking lot between Wesley and Franklin, next to Kelly, Kelly, Kelly Law Offices. (Red Building)

The following is your staging and de-staging information.

Entry Name: Knights of Columbus Assembly # 2186

Contact: Al Cielen

Division 2, Entry # 24, 

Starting Location 857 ft for an entry length of 35 ft

 

Click image to enlarge.

Jackson Area Assembly May 4, 2017–Meeting Minutes

Jackson Area Assembly                                                                   May 4th, 2017

Minutes to the meeting on May 4th 2017 for the Jackson area assembly 2186

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Worthy Navigator Alfred Cielen

The meeting was held at Our Lady of Fatima, The Pledge of allegiance was re sighted, Prayer was done by Fred Wilson

The Roll call of officers

All officers were present or excused,

Motion made for last month minutes to except as presented seconded and past.

Comptroller Report and Purser Reports

Paper copies of both reports given out to members present.

Motion made to accept reports as given with only 1 question on comptrollers report, Number of dues collected did not match with the amount of money collected for dues, Matt was not there will be explained next month, motion Seconded and passed.

Navigator report

Faithful Navigator reported the news letter was sent out on the 18th any one with fee back please pass it on to make the newsletter better. The exempt went well we were short of our quota. Elections are tonight.

Old Business

Faithful Navigator will contact Kiwanis club about flags

New Business

The election results, Faithful Navigator Al Cielen, Faithful Admiral Fred Wilson, Faithful Captain Chip Frannsen, Faithful Comptroller Matthew Lockwood, Faithful Pursor Jason Lefebvre, Pilot David Vanhoof, Faithful Scribe Chris Blunt, Faithful Inner Sentinel Bill Roller, Faithful Outer Sentinel Leonard Piskorski, Faithful Trustee 1yr. Dale Fisher, Faithful Trustee 2yr. Benedict Dandrow, Faithful Trustee 3yr. George Walrath.

What parades are we going to this year, the 4th of July, Christmas parade and maybe the rose parade?

District Deputy Report

George Walrath Make sure you get all paperwork to the state for your elections finally dead line is June 30th, remember the Knights are about doing things for the domestic church.

Good of the Order

Decon Lou Weitel, Lady Kendra Lehuller,  Diane Brown, John Planklia Liz Virgnia , Father Mr Richard, Louie Baze, Loretta Herron, Linda Lefebver, Joyce Brower,  Duffy Family, Dave C Chief Lefler , Ted Wozank , Linda Ford, Father Paul Cummings, Kevin Christiasen, Sherri Fistler Carolyn Bohy, Matt Lockwood and family, Gerald Gavthier, Grace Reasoned, Keith and Virgina Smith, Duke Reasoner, Angela Schleicher, Kathy Cielen, Lady Diane Duszynske, Rosemary Herzberg, Ron Karasek, Johnny Pate, Robert Ludwig, Gabriel Lockwood and Lesley Whetstone,  Christine Hewley, Pam Wilson, Mark Sommerfield, Tom Bedall, Bill Johnson, Keith Richards, Rosemary Hersberger, Loretta Herron, Jacob Franssen, David arpasi, Mary Margaret Golek, Millie Weise, Joyce Brower, Louie Baze, Jeff Wilson, Jim Mavrer,

Closing prayer by Fred Wilson

Scribe Arlie Keirns

NEXT MEETING   

June 1st, 2017 General meeting starts at 7:30pm

NO POTLUCK LADIES WILL REJOIN US IN SEPTEMBER

Jackson Area Assembly March 2nd 2017–Meeting Minutes

Minutes to the meeting on March 2nd 2017 for the Jackson area assembly 2186

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Captain Carol Franssen Jr.

The meeting was held at Our Lady of Fatima, the Pledge of allegiance was re sighted, Prayer was done by Deacon Carol Franssen Sr.

The Roll call of officers

All officers were present or excused.

The Minutes from last month were read, motion made and 2^nd to except as presented, motion passed.

Comptroller Report and Purser Report

Paper copies received and read, motion made and second to except both as presented, motion passed.

Navigator report

Dates to Remember;

March 11^th, Michigan District 2 Joint meeting, 10Am St. Jude Community Center Dewitt. Navigator, Color Corp Commander and Comptroller expected to attend.

April 22^nd, 73^rd Exemplification of the 4^th Degree, St. Patrick/St. Mary Magdalen – Brighton. Class Honorees: Lady Vicki Walrath and Sir Knight George Walrath. We currently have only 1 form 400 in hand and 1 commitment. Please ask all 3^rd Degree members to join the Patriotic Degree.

May 13^th, Living Rosary, State Capital – Lansing 2PM

Report of Committees

Color Corp;

March 12^th, Corporate Communion, St. Mary’s Star of the Sea - 10AM mass, 9:30AM show.

March 19^th, Corporate Communion, SS Cornelius and Cyprian - 8:30AM mass, 8AM show.

March 26^th, Corporate Communion, Our Lady of Fatima - 8:00AM mass, 7:30AM show.

March 31^st, Relics of the Passion, Shrine of the Pious Union of St. Joseph in Grass Lake - 7PM ceremony, 6:30PM report.

April 30^th, Corporate Communion, St. Catherine Laboure Parish – 10:30AM mass, 10AM show.

May 13^th, 100 years seeing our Lady of Fatima, Our Lady of Fatima - 4:30PM mass, 4PM show.

Unfinished business

March 12^th, St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Council 9301will host a 2^nd and 3^rd Degree Exemplification. Candidate registration begins at 1:30PM with the Degree starting at 2PM. Candidates should arrive no later than 1:50PM as doors will be closed.

New Business

Motion was made and 2^nd to buy a $100 Congratulatory Ad for the 73^rd Exemplification Honoring Vicki and George Walrath as class honorees. Motion passed unanimously.

District Deputy Report

Jeff Thomas – District 57

Awards dinner held at St John’s on February 22^nd went very well. Thanks to all of those who volunteered. Congratulations go out to Our Lady of Fatima Council for work they did at the Mens conference on February 25^th. On Monday March 6^th there will be a 1^st Degree at St. Marys starting at 7:30PM. Then on March 12^th there will be a 2^nd and 3^rd degree held at 2:00PM at St Marys.

George Walrath – District 45

Thank you to the Color Corp for coming out and supporting the Men’s event here at Fatima.

Brother Knight and Michigan District 2 Degree Marshall Phillip May passed away at age 52. Keep his wife Heidi and kids in your prayers.

There are new requirements for the Columbian Award. Council must have a Church Activity, example; 5^th Sunday rosary. Keep yourself out in front of the parishioners at your church. Also wear your KofC name badge at church when you take part as a Greeter, Usher ect… be proud of being a Knight.

Invite everyone to Fish fry’s regardless of religious beliefs, it is a good introduction into the Knights of Columbus.

Also remember the Color Corp is the strongest recruiting tool we have. Think about that and go back to your Councils and get them involved. They cannot come out unless invited.

Report of the 3^rd Degree

St. Stanislaus Kostka Chapel, March 11^th, 100 Club dinner – doors open at 5PM with dinner at 6PM, $25 a person. All you can eat and drink.

St. Catherine Laboure, Soup and Salad start March 3^rd and every Friday during Lent, $5 donation.

SS Cornelius and Cyprian hosted a Benefit for Sir Knight Tom Badall last Saturday, February 25^th. It was a good success and a fun time was had by all.

Reminder to exercise prudence / caution when attending a public meeting. Do not mention Knights of Columbus because you do not represent the organization.

Good of the Order

Deacon Lou Weitel, Father Lehner, Lady Kendra L’Huillier,  Diane Brown, John & Marlyn Plachetka, Liz Virgnia , Father Richard Mcquinn, Phil Herbert, John Taylor, Dave Taylor, Lewis Truitt, Duffy Family, Dave C Chief Lefleur ,Matt Reniche, L Sara Lockwood, Ted Wozank , Linda Ford, Father Paul Cummings, Kevin Christiasen, Sherri Fistler Carolyn Bohy, Matt Lockwood and family, Gerald Gavthier, Grace Reasoned, Keith and Virgina Smith, Duke Reese, Angela Schleicher, Cathy Cielen, Lady Diane Duszynski, Rosemary Herzberg, Ron Karasek, Jamie DeBoe, Johnny Pate, Robert Ludwick, Gabriel Lockwood, Lesley Whetstone,  Christine Henley, Pam Wilson, Polly Johnson, Mark Sommerfield. Tom Bedall, Bill Johnson, Pam Roller, Vicky Walrath, Keith Richards, Rosemary Hersberger, Loretta Herron, Jacob Franssen,David Arpasi, Mary Margaret Golek, Pam Roller , Millie Weise, Jeff Wilson.

Closing prayer by Deacon Franssen

Deacon encourages us to pray for the President and his Administration. Also pray for more Catholic priest for military Archdiocese and the Diocese of Lansing.

Scribe Arlie Keirns

NEXT MEETING

APRIL 6^TH, 2017 OUR LADY OF FATIMA PARISH

POTLUCK WITH THE LADIES AT 6:30PM

REGULAR MEETING STARTS AT 7:30PM

Father Bob Irish's 25th Anniversary of his Ordination

As many of you know - next Tuesday night, March 28th, our Worthy District Lansing Friar will be celebrating the 25th Anniversary of his Ordination with a Mass and reception at the Catholic Community of St. Jude in DeWitt.  Mass will be at 6:00 pm with a wine reception following in the Community Center.  Everyone is welcome.

We will have Color Corp for the Mass, so if you or any of your members are planning to attend, please bring your regalia and plan to be at the church about 5:30 (we will dress in the Knight's room off the Community Center).  

Thanks and have a great weekend!

David A. Buick, Master

Michigan District II

Meeting Minutes 2-Feb-2017

ackson Area Assembly                                                                   February 2nd2017

Minutes to the meeting on February 2nd 2017 for the Jackson area assembly 2186

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Worthy Navigator Alfred Cielen

The meeting was held at Our Lady of Fatima, The Pledge of allegiance was re sighted, Prayer was done by Deacon Franssen.

The Roll call of officers

All officers were present or excused, Faithful Inner Sentinel was absent.

Motion made for last month minutes to except as presented seconded and past.

Comptroller Report / Purser Report

Motion made to accept reports as given, seconded and passed.

Navigator report

Faithful Navigator reported he went to the district two meeting council received the rebate check for the exemplification refund, Dale Fisher received a check for the exemplification ads that he contributed too. He also reported that we need to have a big push for the 73rd exemplification it will be a one day program Saturday April 22nd 2017 the class honorees will be Lady Vicky Walrath former First Lady of district two and George Walrath former master of district two who we need to support with a good showing. So please get everybody there.  State Deputy has requested each assembly donate $100.00 to the safe fest firework fund, donations from each assembly for the Hanceville nuns. State Deputy has also challenged every officer to sponsor one young man to the knights and additional challenge from the Faithful Navigator and Worthy Master is to get a signed form 400 and get them to an Exemplification

Unfinished business

The Fallen Soldier Memorial will be an eight to ten foot structure with the list of all the fallen soldiers from the Irish hills area and the bronze soldier on the top hopefully to be completed by Memorial Day.

New Business

Motion made to buy a full page ad for the 73rd exemplification, seconded and passed, motion made to buy a case of fourteen chalice funeral books, seconded paper ballots were requested passed. Motion made to destroy ballets seconded and passed, motion made to donate to the upcoming Faithfest motion seconded and passed, motion made to donate to Hanceville nuns seconded and passed.

District Deputy Report

District Deputy Jeff Thomas reported February 25th at Fatima the Dioceses Men conference will be held from 10am to 5pm. The cost is $40.00. February 22nd at St Johns school, awards banquet. St Mary’s is having a 2nd and 3rd exemplification Sunday March 12th candidate registration begins at 1:00 p.m., District Deputy George Walrath said that we need to fill up the Men’s conference because it is being held at Fatima and the Bishop is coming down. Benefit dinner for Tom Badall is also the evening of the 25th of February from 6pm to 10pm at the VFW hall in mason between Barnes and Kipp road.  

Good of the Order

Deacon Lou Weitel, Father Lehner, Lady Kendra L’Huillier,  Diane Brown, John & Marlyn Plachetka, Liz Virgnia , Father Richard Mcquinn, Phil Herbert, John Taylor, Dave Taylor, Lewis Truitt, Duffy Family, Dave C Chief Lefleur ,Matt Reniche, L Sara Lockwood, Ted Wozank , Linda Ford, Father Paul Cummings, Kevin Christiasen, Sherri Fistler Carolyn Bohy, Matt Lockwood and family, Gerald Gavthier, Grace Reasoned, Keith and Virgina Smith, Duke Reese, Angela Schleicher, Cathy Cielen, Lady Diane Duszynski, Rosemary Herzberg, Ron Karasek, Jamie DeBoe, Johnny Pate, Robert Ludwick, Gabriel Lockwood, Lesley Whetstone,  Christine Henley, Pam Wilson, Polly Johnson, Mark Sommerfield. Tom Bedall, Bill Johnson, Pam Roller, Vicky Walrath, Keith Richards, Rosemary Hersberger, Loretta Herron, Jacob Franssen,David Arpasi, Mary Margaret Golek, Pam Roller , Millie Weise.

Closing prayer by Deacon Franssen

Scribe arlie keirns

2017 Knights of Columbus Awards Dinner