KofC 3840 Newsletter

1/12/12 Business Meeting Notes

kofc3840 — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:12:44 +0000

There will be a 1st Degree Exemplification tonight at the hall at 7:30pm. Come out and support our new knights.

Blood Drive this Tuesday, January 17 at the hall. Thank you to Ike Rench, Jim Smith and Matt Bolger for stepping up to chair this event last minute.

Free Throw Championship this Friday, January 2o at the Cedar Lake Boys and Girls Club. Contact co-chairs Ed King and Jim Laud to help out.

Corporate Communion – January 29 at 9am Mass at Holy Name.

Our annual Pro-Life breakfast will be February 12 from 7am – Noon. Chairman Tom Bachan will be making calls for helpers.

The Cedar Lake Police Department will be holding a smorgasbord breakfast the following weekend from 7-11:30.

The Ham Bingo is tentatively scheduled for March 25 – we need to borrow or purchase a state certified bingo machine in order to hold this, or any future bingo events. For more info on this please attend the regular monthly business meetings.

The Relay for Life event is scheduled for Jun 8 and 9 this year, beginning at 3pm.

Advancing Years Forces Pearl Harbor Survivors Group to Disband

kofc3840 — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:09:17 +0000

NWI Times

They survived the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor 70 years ago today, but they are losing the battle with time.

Of the approximately 77,000 military personnel on Oahu the morning of Dec. 7, 1941, about 2,400 were killed during the attack. A handful of survivors got together in Gardenia, Calif., on Dec. 7, 1954, to remember their fallen comrades. Four years later they officially founded the national Pearl Harbor Survivors Association.

Mal Middlesworth, a national vice president of the organization, said over time the PHSA had about 20,000 applications for membership. Peak membership was 12,727 during the 50th anniversary year. The group’s latest tally is about 2,700, and it is disbanding at the end of the year, passing the torch to the Sons and Daughters of Pearl Harbor Survivors.

“We’re too old,” Middlesworth said and pointed out that most members are 90 and older. “We had to appoint three different national secretaries in about four months because of illness. As a (nonprofit) organization, we have fiduciary responsibilities and reporting responsibilities to the state of Missouri, where we are incorporated. We can no longer function.”

The group doesn’t get new members like other veterans groups. Middlesworth said his local California chapter has dwindled from 20 to three members in recent years. In Northwest Indiana, three of the five members died in the past year, and health is an issue for the other two.

A lot of the group’s material has been turned over to the National Park Service in Hawaii for inclusion in the Pearl Harbor memorial. The state chapters of the Sons and Daughters of Pearl Harbor Survivors are collecting the rest as they prepare to carry on the memory of their parents’ and grandparents’ service.

Although the PHSA is disbanding, the Pacific Historic Parks organization, headquartered at Pearl Harbor, will continue to publish the group’s newsletter, The Pearl Harbor Gram, which Middlesworth said still has a couple thousand subscribers.

Lou Large, SDPHS national president, said the organization, which was founded in 1970 and now has about 4,000 members across the country and overseas, has held its annual convention jointly with the PHSA, with the PHSA handling all the arrangements. If they hold a convention next year, it will be the SDPHS leading the way and including their elders.

“There are still some able to travel,” Large said. “A lot of the survivors will be going to Hawaii this year for the 70th anniversary. The Greatest Generation organization is paying to take them. Each one will have a military person to accompany and help them because they are not paying for spouses or anyone. Some of the survivors will be speaking at a forum.”

James Laud Sr., of Schererville, is the Indiana SDPHS chapter chairman and Northwest Indiana chapter president. His father, Walter Chwaliboga, was a radio man aboard the USS Sacramento when the attack occurred. Laud said the local chapter has 18 members. About six gather for the monthly meetings at Michael’s restaurant in Highland, and they do an annual memorial service in Highland.

Education has been and will continue to be an important part of the role for both organizations. They speak at schools about their own memories of the attack or those of their parents. Middlesworth said some California schools have added oral histories to the curriculum that feature Pearl Harbor survivors and veterans of Korea, Vietnam and other wars.

“Our motto is: Dec. 7, 1941 – Lest We Forget,” Large said. “Many of us speak at schools. We are doing everything they have done, but now we will be doing more. I just finished a letter to the president asking what the Department of Education has provided to make sure the survivors are remembered.”

They survived Pearl Harbor. The SDPHS wants to be sure they survive history.

October Business Meeting Notes

kofc3840 — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:47:14 +0000

Boys and Girls Club Steak and Burger Dinner – tomorrow, Oct 19 at Avalon Manor. We have 10 seats reserved. If interested in attending please contach Gran Knight, Tom Bachan – 219-677-3464

Reminder from our Financial Secretary – please notify your family and pre-need funeral director that you are a Knight and for them to contact your council’s FS.

Halloween Party this Saturday, Oct 22 at 6:30pm. Kids and adults all welcome. Please bring a side dish or dessert. The Social Committee will provide a main dish.

Holy Name’s final New Missal workshop will also be this Saturday from 10-3. Please check their website for details and registration information.

We will have a Turkey Bingo on Nov 13. Please contact Grand Knight, Tom Bachan or Ed King to help.

There will be a 4th degree exemplification in Chesterton on November 19th. Please see the Grand Knight for more info.

The Free Throw Championship will once again be held in January. Contact chairman Ed King to help with this event.

We will have a Corporate Communion at the 11am Mass on Oct 30. We will be passing out treat bags to all the kids after Mass. Please make plans to attend.

As always, these and other upcoming events are on the Calendar section of the website.

September Business Meeting Notes

kofc3840 — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 21:17:13 +0000

Thanks to everyone that attended the Family Day cookout on August 27. It was well attended and a great time was had by all.

Upcoming Events

Golf Outing this Saturday. Please call Joe Lapota to see what you can do to help. (1-708-259-9031)

1st Degree Exemplification at our hall on Monday, Sep 19 at 7pm.

Blood Drive at the hall on Sep 20 from 2:30-6:30

Special Olympics Breakfast – Sun, Sep 25 at the Lake County Fairgrounds (8:00-12:00)

Major Degree (1st, 2nd and 3rd) at Lowell on Oct 2. We will leave the hall at 11:00am.

Please e-mail knights@kofc3840.com to let us know what you can do to help out at one or more of these events.

8/11/11 Business Meeting Notes

kofc3840 — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 01:11:34 +0000

Upcoming events:

This weekend, Aug 13 & 14, we are selling Tootsie Rolls after all masses at Holy Name. Please stick around for a few minutes to help out.

Aug 27 – 2nd annual Family Day cookout, 4pm. Please bring a side dish, lawn chair and indoor and outdoor games to enjoy.

Aug 27, Sep 24, Oct 22 – New Roman Missal workshops at Holy Name from 10am – 3pm. Please try to attend at least one of these events. They will help prepare you for the upcoming changes in the mass. You can register through Holy Name’s website. Watch Holy Name’s bulletin, website and facebook page for other learning materials.

There are 2 upcoming Major Degrees (1st, 2nd and 3rd all in one day). The first is in Lafayette on September 18. The other is in Lowell on October 2. If you know someone that still needs to take their 2nd and 3rd degrees or an interested Catholic gentleman please contact Grand Knight Tom Bachan at 219-677-3464.

The Special Olympics breakfast will be at the Lake County Fairgrounds on September 25. Details on this to come.

Golf Outing on Sep 17. An e-mail with a flyer and hole sponsor sign-up form was sent out. If you’ve misplaced the forms send an e-mail to knights@kofc3840.com.

As always, all of these events are on the calendar section of the website.

July Business Meeting Notes

kofc3840 — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:32:21 +0000

Holy Name will offer 3 New Roman Missal workshops to the entire Diocese on August 27, September 24 and October 22. These will be from 10am to 3pm and lunch will be included. Please plan to attend one of these workshops.

CORPORATE COMMUNION at the 11am Mass prior to the picnic on July 31. Please sit in the reserved section with your fellow Brother Knights.

Our insurance rep, Eric Olson spoke. He stated if anyone brought in 5 new members before next June he will buy them a windbreaker jacket. Holy Name is growing, we should be growing at the same rate or even better. There are planty of worthy gentlemen that we see every Sunday. The number one answer when a Knight is asked what took him so long to join? : “No one asked me.”

Please continue to pray for Brothers Dan Nolan and Bob Barney as they recover.

All members are challenged to bring an old Brother Knight that hasn’t been around a lot to the next meeting. Call him up and remind him of the meeting, offer a ride if you have to. We’re starting to get some traction back in this council, let’s share it with the guys that got us here.

He Did It!

kofc3840 — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 20:04:41 +0000

Congratulations to Brother Knight, Matthew Stasko who completed his goal of 50 miles during last weekend’s Relay for Life. He accomplished the feat in a little less than 14 hours and is still recovering slowly. Matt raised over $2400 and helped the Marian Council 3840 team to a new team record of over $3400 raised to fight cancer. Thank you to all team members for your commitment and dedication. And Matt, way to go! Your strong will and determination are an inspiration to us all, even if we do think you’re a bit crazy.

June Business Meeting Notes

kofc3840 — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:09:28 +0000

The “Radio Days” event will be at the hall June 24. Look for an e-mail with the flyer attached.

The Boys and Girls Club Summerfest breakfast will be held on Sunday, July 3rd from 7am-11:30am. Setup will begin at 6:30. All indications are we will once again be doing the bingo afterward and into the night, but we’re still waiting for official word. Expect a phone call about this day.

The Holy Name picnic will be July 31. We will be sponsoring the beer tent again. More on this at the July meeting.

Your 2011-2012 Marian Council 3840 elected officers

Grand Knight: Tom Bachan

Deputy Grand Knight: Scott Smetana

Chancellor: Lance Wisniewski

Treasurer: Matt Stasko

Recorder: Greg Honeycutt

Advocate: Adam Noel

Warden: John Metro

Inside Guards: Bill Siems and Rob Kranc

Outside Guard: Matt Bolger

Congratulations, gentlemen.

March Meeting Notes

kofc3840 — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:31:10 +0000

Join me in congratulating Sir Knight Matt Bolger. He was exemplified in the 4th Degree on March 5th in Terre Haute.

The Dinner Theater, also on Mar 5, was a huge success. We had over 100 people and will have a full report at April’s meeting. Great job with this event, Ed King!

The Pro-Life Dinner with special guest speaker Jill Stanek was well attended. Brandon King and Mike Stanek did a wonderful job. Lots of work and many helpers were required. Incredible work, guys.

40 Days for Life is in full swing. You can stop at the Planned Parenthood in Merrillville anytime between 7am and 7pm during Lent, excluding Sundays. Our council has committed to Saturdays from 1-3. Please try to make some time to stop by and pray for an end to abortion.

Lenten Fish Fries continue this week from 4-7:30. This one is for the Cedar Lake Girls Softball and is usually busy. Come out and help all you can.

We are now accepting nominations for officers for 2011-2012. Contact the nominating committee of Ike Rench, Jim Laud and Jim Hafner if you’re interested in taking on the challenge of holding office. You must be a 3rd Degree member in good standing to be considered.

The Ham Bingo will be April 17th with the early bird games starting at 12:30. This event requires a good amount of help. Make sure to do your part.

The next meeting will be Thursday, April 14 at 7pm. A Marian Home Association meeting will immediately follow. Please make plans to attend.

January Business Meeting Notes

kofc3840 — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 13:53:14 +0000

We had a great showing at the meeting – 22 Knights.

Family Game Night – Saturday, Jan 15 – 5pm. Bring your favorite games and a side dish. The council is providing fried chicken.

1st Degree on Monday, Jan 17 at our hall. Candidates should be there by 7:00.

Blood Drive – Tuesday, Jan 18 – 2:30-6:30

Italian Dinner at Holy Name – Sunday, Jan 23 – 12:00-2:00

Corporate Communion – Jan 23 9am Mass

Pro Life Breakfast – Sunday, Feb 26. See Tom Bachan to help.

Pro Life Dinner with special guest speaker Jill Stanek – Saturday, Feb 26. Tickets will be on sale soon – $15 / $25 per couple. Contact Brandon King for more info.

Theater in the Round – Saturday, Mar 5. Dr. Ed King will have more details soon. Watch the calendar.

March 11 is our first Fish Fry. This takes a lot of effort and is a huge fund raiser for us and the organizations we partner with. Be sure to get your time in and help as much and as often as you’re able.

KC Men’s Retreat – Saturday, Mar 26 at Holy Name from 2-4pm, followed by 5pm Mass.

Tootsie Roll Tag Day is planned for Saturday, May 14. We’re waiting on approval from the town for final details.

Relay for Life – Jun 10-11. Lots more details to come. Watch the calendar and your e-mail.

Don’t forget, we have a Facebook page. If you’re on Facebook, join us and invite your friends to do the same.