Grand Knight's Column
By Dave Meglio
Brothers,
Two years ago next month I took the job as Grand Knight of the Harvester Council. I stepped into the shoes of a lot of great guys that I respected and admired. I was a nervous wreck the 1st time I ran a meeting, trying to make sure that I provided you something meaningful each time we got together was hard work. I tried to draw upon all the things that I had learned from the Grand Knights of the past. I remember Bob Gragnani who was the GK when I first joined the Knights and how he was so inspirational to me when it came helping the Care Service or the No-Hunger Holiday. Guys like him set a standard for the way a council should be run. I remember how calm cool and collected Tom Shadrach always was whenever we would run into a bump in the road and how he would always say, "everything will work out, you’ll see" and it always did. How darn organized Eric Smith was and as my predecessor, he got me off on the right foot and was always there to answer any question that I had. These guys did an unbelievable job as GK, and I want to use this moment to let them know how much I appreciate their leadership.
I also want to thank a number of other guys. 1st I would like to thank all of the directors who worked with me for the past two years. For putting up with all of my hair brained ideas and who were patient enough to listen to them no matter how off the wall they were. I would like to thank Kevin Smith and Dan Breneman for their support and friendship. You guys are the best and I will be there to support you as you begin your terms as GK and DGK. I want to thank Gene Stark for doing a fantastic job as Financial Secretary. He quietly gets the job done and never looks for recognition. I would like to thank Craig Lalumandier for having the hardest last name to spell and for doing and impeccable job as secretary. Thanks goes to Virgil Beer and Kenny Boone for always having something tasty to eat at the meetings. Their job has a special place in my heart because it was the first job that I did when I joined the Knights. I would like to extend thanks to all the guys who are involved in the degree teams and because of your efforts; you make the Knights a unique and special organization. To the guys who are the membership directors, Tom O’leary and Jim Radi, these men understand that new members are the lifeblood of an organization like the Knights. Special thanks goes to Kevin Smith & Mark Laux for helping us take our council into the electronic era with the Web Site and the Blog (Web Log).
To the guys who make the council work, they do the Family Arenas, the UMB Pavilions, the No-Hunger Holidays, Adapt a Family, Tootsie Roll, and all the other events that we do over a year’s time.
Rich Antrobus
Dan Biondo
Melvin Bishop
Barth Breneman
Woody Borgschulte
John Chaffee
George Crawford
Denny Corr
Tony Dickherber
Earl Dirie
Bernie Donnelly
Dale Dunnerman
Craig Entwistle
Tom Fan
Bob Fletcher
Bob Fusinatto
Bob Brewer
Randy Henry
Nick Gavura
Jack Gillette
Craig Good
Bob Gragnani
Bill Hassall
Gene Heist
Doug Helfrich
Jack Hitt
Craig Lappe
Tom Lyons
Mike Narkawicz
Sean O’Donnell
Mark Parker
Dave Poss
Doug Rada
Joe Radi
John Reavey
Bo Riccardi
Tom Rothermich
Mike Sage
Bob Sage
Pat Stack
Tom Stefaniak
Bob Stravalli
Mike Tobin
Mike Witte
Steve Yallaly
Barry Young
Tom Oleary
Specail thanks goes to the following guys for doing way more than their share:
Rich Schindler
Deaton Ellis
Bob Silvestri
John Hoelscher
Mike Martchink
Glenn Korando
Mike Thomas
Pierce Conley
John Steinlage
Lastly, I would like to thank John Breneman who I bet would have never guessed 25 years ago that when he first saw this snot nosed kid at McDonalds that we would still be working with him today. You are the backbone of the Harvester Knights; I cannot say in words properly how much I appreciate the time and commitment that you have put into this Council. I value your friendship and I measure myself by your example.
I would like to thank you all for your time and if I missed any one, I’m sorry it was not intentional.
Dave Meglio
Harvester Knights
Wednesday, June 01, 2005
Family Camp Outing Approaching
By Glenn Korando
The weekend of June 3rd, 4th and 5th will be upon us soon. The weather has been great! Warm days and cool nights make for fantastic camping. I hope everyone can attend this year's event. Its sure to be as much fun as last years. Remember to pass the word to all Knights and or family members. Attached are the directions to the farm. Hope to see you all real soon.
What: 2nd annual Family Camp-out Sponsored by Harvester Council # 9625
When: June 3rd, 4th, and 5th
Where: The Korando Family Farm
If you missed last year’s event, you surely don’t want to miss this one!
There is more than enough space for any kind of camper, RV, and or tent set-up.
As last year, all those interested in joining this year’s festivities are urged to R.S.V.P., the reason for this is to make arrangements for porta potties and for Saturday’s joint meal meat purchase. This is not a requirement!! just a recommendation. We want to have enough for everyone.
For Saturday’s group meal we are asking everyone who attends to bring a favorite dish to share. It can be a warm dish, cool dish, dessert, or appetizer. We have the facilities to warm or keep cool anything you bring. Remember, there is a full kitchen, microwave, coffee maker, stove/oven, freezer and 2 refrigerators. There are 6 beds, a fold out couch and plenty of floor space for those who don’t have camping gear or for the ones who need a little more comfort! Just bring your favorite blanket and pillow!
There is 1 modern bathroom facility available for the ladies and as last year, porta potties and outside shower for the men.
To get there:
Take Hwy 44 West to exit 159 (Waynesville), go right, in approx. 3 miles you will hit a stop light which is Hwy 17, make a right and go approx. 11 miles until you are in the town of Crocker. Pass through town until you get to JCT. “U”, turn left on to “U” go approx.
1000 ft. to the first road on right which is Bluejay. Turn right on Bluejay and travel approx. 2 miles to entrance of the farm. Look for signs marked “KofC” entrance is on the left.
Contact Glenn at 636-928-9144, 314-570-8170
korando@concentric.net
The weekend of June 3rd, 4th and 5th will be upon us soon. The weather has been great! Warm days and cool nights make for fantastic camping. I hope everyone can attend this year's event. Its sure to be as much fun as last years. Remember to pass the word to all Knights and or family members. Attached are the directions to the farm. Hope to see you all real soon.
What: 2nd annual Family Camp-out Sponsored by Harvester Council # 9625
When: June 3rd, 4th, and 5th
Where: The Korando Family Farm
If you missed last year’s event, you surely don’t want to miss this one!
There is more than enough space for any kind of camper, RV, and or tent set-up.
As last year, all those interested in joining this year’s festivities are urged to R.S.V.P., the reason for this is to make arrangements for porta potties and for Saturday’s joint meal meat purchase. This is not a requirement!! just a recommendation. We want to have enough for everyone.
For Saturday’s group meal we are asking everyone who attends to bring a favorite dish to share. It can be a warm dish, cool dish, dessert, or appetizer. We have the facilities to warm or keep cool anything you bring. Remember, there is a full kitchen, microwave, coffee maker, stove/oven, freezer and 2 refrigerators. There are 6 beds, a fold out couch and plenty of floor space for those who don’t have camping gear or for the ones who need a little more comfort! Just bring your favorite blanket and pillow!
There is 1 modern bathroom facility available for the ladies and as last year, porta potties and outside shower for the men.
To get there:
Take Hwy 44 West to exit 159 (Waynesville), go right, in approx. 3 miles you will hit a stop light which is Hwy 17, make a right and go approx. 11 miles until you are in the town of Crocker. Pass through town until you get to JCT. “U”, turn left on to “U” go approx.
1000 ft. to the first road on right which is Bluejay. Turn right on Bluejay and travel approx. 2 miles to entrance of the farm. Look for signs marked “KofC” entrance is on the left.
Contact Glenn at 636-928-9144, 314-570-8170
korando@concentric.net
Care Service Dedicates New Senior Center
A contingent of members from the Harvester Knights of Columbus was among those in attendance in Warrenton on Tuesday May 24 for the dedication of the new Senior Village which was built and funded through the efforts of the Sts. J&A Care Service.
The project is a joint effort between the Care Service, Catholic Charities of St. Louis, the Cardinal Ritter Institute and the St. Louis regional HUD office.
To view a slide show from the event, click on the headline above.
The project is a joint effort between the Care Service, Catholic Charities of St. Louis, the Cardinal Ritter Institute and the St. Louis regional HUD office.
To view a slide show from the event, click on the headline above.
Purschke Wins Poker Tourney
A fellow Knight, from the Union Missouri council, took home top honors at the innagural Harvester Knights Poker Knight Texas Hold 'Em tourney on Saturday at the Harvester Lion's Hall.
Joe beat out 56 other players to take home top honors and the prize of $345. Of the 8 players who advanvced to the final table, the Harverst Knights had 5 members in it.
Thanks to all who showed up and we will be doing the event again, maybe next time we can get over 100 players to play?
To view phots from the event, click here: http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/harvesterknights/album?.dir=/8815&.src=ph
Joe beat out 56 other players to take home top honors and the prize of $345. Of the 8 players who advanvced to the final table, the Harverst Knights had 5 members in it.
Thanks to all who showed up and we will be doing the event again, maybe next time we can get over 100 players to play?
To view phots from the event, click here: http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/harvesterknights/album?.dir=/8815&.src=ph
May Meeting Minutes Posted
The May meeting minutes have been posted on the council's Web site, click on the headline above for the direct link to the members area where you can download and view the minutes prior to the June meeting.
Hotel Rooms Blocked for Columbia
If you are planning on attending the KofC State Softball tournament on June 24-26, the council has a block of rooms at the Quality Inn (formerly Columbia Dome, formerly
Holidome...)
Due to budget issues the council will not be subsidizing hotel costs this year in Columbia but we have arranged a very attractive rate for players and their families who will be attending. Call the hotel to book your room, there is a chance the hotel will fill up with it being a high demand weekend for local hotels.
Quality Inn Columbia
1612 Providence Rd.
(573) 449-2491
$79.00 for a king room
$89.00 for a double room
Holidome...)
Due to budget issues the council will not be subsidizing hotel costs this year in Columbia but we have arranged a very attractive rate for players and their families who will be attending. Call the hotel to book your room, there is a chance the hotel will fill up with it being a high demand weekend for local hotels.
Quality Inn Columbia
1612 Providence Rd.
(573) 449-2491
$79.00 for a king room
$89.00 for a double room
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