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Letter from the Worthy Grand Knight
Brothers:
I am humbled to have been selected as your Grand Knight for the upcoming fraternal year. I promise to work hard on your behalf and would very much appreciate your feedback and suggestions on what we can do to make the council better.
We have a great roster of officers this year. Please contact any of them to make your wishes known…and pray for them, please. Your officers are:
2019-20 Council Officers
Grand Knight: Stephen Bucher
Deputy Grand Knight: Mike Mellor
Chaplin: Reverend Francis Peffley
Chancellor: W. Paul Wilkinson
Recorder: John Morgan
Financial Secretary: David Sharp, PGK (3-year appointed position)
Treasurer: James Cella, PGK
Lecturer: Walt Purdy
Advocate: Andrew Sheridan
Warden: Michael J. Mannion
Inside Guard: Joseph E. Moritz
Outside Guard (1): Gordon Goetz
Outside Guard (2): Tim Dwyer
1 Year Trustee: Brian Prindle, PGK
2 Year Trustee: Richard Cardenas, PGK
3 Year Trustee: Tom Silva, PGK
I have four priorities I am going to pursue this fraternal year; attain Star Council, emphasize the social aspects on our schedule, alter our financial approach and finally, maintain our commitment to charitable works.
Star Council is an ambitious undertaking but one we have successfully accomplished in the past. I am most confident we can achieve it again. Council 8600 is one of Virginia’s premier councils and, frankly, we should be recognized as such. I intend to provide the communications, activities, oversight, and planning necessary for us to coherently achieve this objective. The unique thing about a Star Council designation is it reflects positively on all the members. Star Council can only be achieved with the active contributions of the membership…..and we, as a council, are certainly active!
When Father McGivney formed the Knights, he did it for two reasons; to establish a fraternal organization for Catholic gentlemen, and to provide insurance support for the members and their families. To emphasize the fraternal aspects, I want us to have fun. Expect the meetings to be shorter, and the socialization to be longer. I hope to add activities to the schedule which are entertaining not only to us, but to our families. Finally, I want to have activities which appeal to every segment of our membership. Again, your feedback on how we can best do this would be MOST APPRECIATED!
Part of my job as a government servant has been to plan, establish, and manage budgets. I would like to better plan our budgets this coming year. To do this I have formed a budget committee, headed by John Morgan to accomplish the following goals:
1. Prepare the budget for next year. The budget is to be activity-based and have readily-identified sponsorship within the council. I believe the membership needs to see, clearly, what we are spending our money on, and why. The Grand Knight’s discretionary account is to be established as a set amount, and can only be changed with a vote by the membership.
2. Determine if the council’s fund balance is correct. We have historically maintained about the same financial balance. I want to know if this balance is correctly sized; and if it isn’t, what do we do?
3. Make recommendations for the council’s contributions to the new church. There are suggestions we should consider making a significant contribution to the new Saint Mary of Sorrows church---contributions which will remind future generations of the historical linkages of the Knights of Columbus within our parish community. If such a contribution is recommended, I would like to committee to make a specific recommendation to the membership for their consideration and vote.
The budget will be presented to the membership at our July meeting and voted on at our August meeting.
Our last priority this year will be charitable acts. We will remain firmly committed to the charitable aspects of the Knights and will continue supporting our local community and those in need. Our membership has always done a magnificent job of supporting these programs and we our good works will continue. Our good works will continue to signify our commitment to God!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Officers Installation and reception. THIS IS FOR EVERYONE! The officers will be installed at 2:30 pm on Sunday July 14th at Saint Mary of Sorrows’ worship center on Sideburn Road. Immediately following the ceremony will be a catered reception, so come hungry! Officers, please wear business attire (coat and tie). Members are welcomed to be more informal---but wear long pants, please. This ceremony will be officiated by our Worthy District Deputy and our own Father Peffley. The Worthy State Deputy will be in attendance as an honored guest of the council!
Council meeting. Please recall we have but one meeting in July and August. This month’s meeting will be on July 16th, at Old Saint Mary of Sorrow’s Hall at 8 pm. The budget will be presented at this time and the Knight of the Month, John Morgan, will be recognized with a certificate. The entire budget committee did a great job, but John gets special recognition for his tireless efforts bringing it all together in a magnificent manner! Officers may wear council polo shirts and slacks to the July and August council meetings.
First Degree Exemplification. We will have a first degree exemplification on Wednesday, July 17th. We don’t yet know the time and place but we are trying to get our regular place, Old Saint Mary’s Hall, at 7:30 pm. Check back to find out where it will end up as we finalize arrangements with the church. Right now, it looks like we will have five new members. We do need members at this exemplification to help the exemplification team, so please consider attending. I will present the council’s Family of the Month certificate to Lucy Schleibaum. Lucy is certainly part of our council family and her assistance at council social functions has been greatly valued.
Again, I am honored to be working for you as Grand Knight during the next fraternal year. Please don’t hesitate to let me know how I’m doing, and what I can do to better represent your interests.
Viva Cristo Rey!
Steve
Brothers:
I am humbled to have been selected as your Grand Knight for the upcoming fraternal year. I promise to work hard on your behalf and would very much appreciate your feedback and suggestions on what we can do to make the council better.
We have a great roster of officers this year. Please contact any of them to make your wishes known…and pray for them, please. Your officers are:
2019-20 Council Officers
Grand Knight: Stephen Bucher
Deputy Grand Knight: Mike Mellor
Chaplin: Reverend Francis Peffley
Chancellor: W. Paul Wilkinson
Recorder: John Morgan
Financial Secretary: David Sharp, PGK (3-year appointed position)
Treasurer: James Cella, PGK
Lecturer: Walt Purdy
Advocate: Andrew Sheridan
Warden: Michael J. Mannion
Inside Guard: Joseph E. Moritz
Outside Guard (1): Gordon Goetz
Outside Guard (2): Tim Dwyer
1 Year Trustee: Brian Prindle, PGK
2 Year Trustee: Richard Cardenas, PGK
3 Year Trustee: Tom Silva, PGK
I have four priorities I am going to pursue this fraternal year; attain Star Council, emphasize the social aspects on our schedule, alter our financial approach and finally, maintain our commitment to charitable works.
Star Council is an ambitious undertaking but one we have successfully accomplished in the past. I am most confident we can achieve it again. Council 8600 is one of Virginia’s premier councils and, frankly, we should be recognized as such. I intend to provide the communications, activities, oversight, and planning necessary for us to coherently achieve this objective. The unique thing about a Star Council designation is it reflects positively on all the members. Star Council can only be achieved with the active contributions of the membership…..and we, as a council, are certainly active!
When Father McGivney formed the Knights, he did it for two reasons; to establish a fraternal organization for Catholic gentlemen, and to provide insurance support for the members and their families. To emphasize the fraternal aspects, I want us to have fun. Expect the meetings to be shorter, and the socialization to be longer. I hope to add activities to the schedule which are entertaining not only to us, but to our families. Finally, I want to have activities which appeal to every segment of our membership. Again, your feedback on how we can best do this would be MOST APPRECIATED!
Part of my job as a government servant has been to plan, establish, and manage budgets. I would like to better plan our budgets this coming year. To do this I have formed a budget committee, headed by John Morgan to accomplish the following goals:
1. Prepare the budget for next year. The budget is to be activity-based and have readily-identified sponsorship within the council. I believe the membership needs to see, clearly, what we are spending our money on, and why. The Grand Knight’s discretionary account is to be established as a set amount, and can only be changed with a vote by the membership.
2. Determine if the council’s fund balance is correct. We have historically maintained about the same financial balance. I want to know if this balance is correctly sized; and if it isn’t, what do we do?
3. Make recommendations for the council’s contributions to the new church. There are suggestions we should consider making a significant contribution to the new Saint Mary of Sorrows church---contributions which will remind future generations of the historical linkages of the Knights of Columbus within our parish community. If such a contribution is recommended, I would like to committee to make a specific recommendation to the membership for their consideration and vote.
The budget will be presented to the membership at our July meeting and voted on at our August meeting.
Our last priority this year will be charitable acts. We will remain firmly committed to the charitable aspects of the Knights and will continue supporting our local community and those in need. Our membership has always done a magnificent job of supporting these programs and we our good works will continue. Our good works will continue to signify our commitment to God!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Officers Installation and reception. THIS IS FOR EVERYONE! The officers will be installed at 2:30 pm on Sunday July 14th at Saint Mary of Sorrows’ worship center on Sideburn Road. Immediately following the ceremony will be a catered reception, so come hungry! Officers, please wear business attire (coat and tie). Members are welcomed to be more informal---but wear long pants, please. This ceremony will be officiated by our Worthy District Deputy and our own Father Peffley. The Worthy State Deputy will be in attendance as an honored guest of the council!
Council meeting. Please recall we have but one meeting in July and August. This month’s meeting will be on July 16th, at Old Saint Mary of Sorrow’s Hall at 8 pm. The budget will be presented at this time and the Knight of the Month, John Morgan, will be recognized with a certificate. The entire budget committee did a great job, but John gets special recognition for his tireless efforts bringing it all together in a magnificent manner! Officers may wear council polo shirts and slacks to the July and August council meetings.
First Degree Exemplification. We will have a first degree exemplification on Wednesday, July 17th. We don’t yet know the time and place but we are trying to get our regular place, Old Saint Mary’s Hall, at 7:30 pm. Check back to find out where it will end up as we finalize arrangements with the church. Right now, it looks like we will have five new members. We do need members at this exemplification to help the exemplification team, so please consider attending. I will present the council’s Family of the Month certificate to Lucy Schleibaum. Lucy is certainly part of our council family and her assistance at council social functions has been greatly valued.
Again, I am honored to be working for you as Grand Knight during the next fraternal year. Please don’t hesitate to let me know how I’m doing, and what I can do to better represent your interests.
Viva Cristo Rey!
Steve
Council 8600 Insurance Agent - Jim Bertine
Father McGivney, established the Knights of Columbus, and with it, a “pass-the-hat” insurance system to protect the Catholic families in his parish. Over time, that system has evolved, and today we stay true to our founding mission through our multi-billion dollars, top-rated insurance program. Members have exclusive access to our insurance program and products, including life insurance, retirement annuities, long-term care insurance, and disability income insurance. The men in our council are no doubt at various stages of life, with varying needs and varying means. Nevertheless, at some point in our lives, surely most of us will look for life insurance protection, retirement products, disability income or long-term care insurance. When you do, why would they look anywhere besides our very own Knights of Columbus? I challenge you to help spread the word of Father McGivney and how one hundred and thirty-five years ago, Father Michael J. McGivney worked to protect Catholic families. I challenge mentors to share this with your new Knights especially if they are Married.
We are honored to have one of the best Field Agents servicing our members and you can find out more information by contacting KofC 8600 Field Agent, Brother James Bertine PGK, FIC, LUTCF, CLTC, at the following: http://www.JimBertine.com, james.bertine@kofc.org ,(703) 845-3402, Fax: (703) 291-8490, 7005 Backlick Court, Suite 100, Springfield, VA 22151
Father McGivney, established the Knights of Columbus, and with it, a “pass-the-hat” insurance system to protect the Catholic families in his parish. Over time, that system has evolved, and today we stay true to our founding mission through our multi-billion dollars, top-rated insurance program. Members have exclusive access to our insurance program and products, including life insurance, retirement annuities, long-term care insurance, and disability income insurance. The men in our council are no doubt at various stages of life, with varying needs and varying means. Nevertheless, at some point in our lives, surely most of us will look for life insurance protection, retirement products, disability income or long-term care insurance. When you do, why would they look anywhere besides our very own Knights of Columbus? I challenge you to help spread the word of Father McGivney and how one hundred and thirty-five years ago, Father Michael J. McGivney worked to protect Catholic families. I challenge mentors to share this with your new Knights especially if they are Married.
We are honored to have one of the best Field Agents servicing our members and you can find out more information by contacting KofC 8600 Field Agent, Brother James Bertine PGK, FIC, LUTCF, CLTC, at the following: http://www.JimBertine.com, james.bertine@kofc.org ,(703) 845-3402, Fax: (703) 291-8490, 7005 Backlick Court, Suite 100, Springfield, VA 22151