Key to New Members: Ask Someone to Join

As we all know, membership in the Knights of Columbus and especially our council is something we should all take great pride in. I know I do. That is why it should be very easy to recommend joining our organization to others. Please think about this the next time you go to church or any other function when you meet fellow Catholic gentlemen, Don't be bashful, just ask them if they are Knight. If they say yes, invite them to our meeting. If they say no, ask them to join.

I realize that many of you would have a hard time explaining all the programs that we are involved in. That is why at our Nov. 21 meeting we are going to do something different. I am asking every member that is coming to the meeting to bring along a potential new member. What we are planning is to conduct a very short business meeting without the Program Directors reports. The business meeting should last about 15 minutes and then we will invite the prospects in for the Program Directors reports. Each director will explain what their program involves. This will cover all the programs so you don't have to attempt to explain them. Hopefully, after hearing about all of the great things the Knights of Columbus and our council does for the church and the community, the prospective new members will be ready to join!
Please, take advantage of this opportunity and do your part---ASK someone to come with you on Nov. 21. Better yet, offer to pick them up and bring them to the meeting. This will go a long way in showing this prospect that you really do want them.

Breakfast With Santa Scheduled Once Again

We have once again been asked to participate in this years Breakfast with Santa, along side the Cottleville Knights and there wonderful Ladies auxiliary. This year’s function has been scheduled for Saturday, December the 3^rd from 9:00am to noon. I have no further information at this time regarding assistance needed form our council members. I will stay in touch regarding these issues. In the mean time, plan to attend.
Bring your children, grandchildren and even if you don’t have children, please make an effort to show your comradery. Thanks for your time.

Cordially, Glenn Korando

636-928-9144, 314-570-8139, korando@concentric.net

Thanks Goes Out to All UMB Worker

Once again, many THANKS to all who worked Riverport this year. Our last concert was October, 1. Fifty-seven (57) different people worked 114 shifts covering 22 concerts. We have grossed a total of $6,797 and we have contributed $250 to the Sts. Joachim & Ann Parish Retreats for Bible purchases.

The average earnings per concert was $309 (up from $250 last year) and the average earnings per volunteer was $60. Below are individuals who worked this year and the number of concerts each worked. Special thanks my Leads, Mark Parker, Kevin Gahagen, Bob Fusinatto, Mike Thomas, Barry Young, Kevin Smith, Cathie Arnold, Craig Lalumandier, Pierce Conley & Dan Breneman. Because of their help as Leads my shifts were kept to reasonable amount this season. In addition, Conley, Deaton Ellis, Parker, Dan Stamer, John Steinlage & Bill Struckmann went above & beyond by working 4 or more shifts!

ADAMS, MANDEE 1
ANTROBUS, RICH 1
ARNOLD, CATHIE 3
ARNOLD, KIRK 1
ARNOLD, KYLE 2
BIONDO, JASON 1
BISHOP, MELVIN 2
BLUESTONE, JAY 1
BOONE, KENNY 1
BOONE, JESSIE 1
BRENEMAN, BARTH 1
BRENEMAN, DAN 2
BRENEMAN, JOHN 5
BREWER, BOB 2
CONLEY, PIERCE 4
DICKHERBER, TONY 3
DUNNERMANN, DALE 1
ELLIS, DEATON 4
FLETCHER, BOB 1
FUSINATTO, BOB 3
GAHAGEN, KEVIN 3
GITTEMEIER, RHONDA 3
GROSS, KAY 2
HAKE, JEFF 1
HEIST, GENE 1
HELFRICH, DOUG 1
HOELSCHER, JOHN 2
HOWARD, BRAD 1
HOWARD, CHERYL 1
KORANDO, GLEN 1
LALUMANDIER, CRAIG 1
LAPPE, CRAIG 2
MALONE, LAURIE 3
MOLONEY, GEORGE 3
OBERKRUM, BOB 1
O'DONNELL, SEAN 1
PARKER, MARK 5
POSS, DAVE 1
POSS, JILL 1
RADA, DOUG 3
REAVEY, JOHN 1
RUTSCH, DON 1
RUTSCH, KAREN 1
SCHINDLER, RICH 2
SHADRACH, TOM 2
SMITH, KEVIN 1
STAMER, DAN 5
STAMER, GINGER 1
STEINLAGE, JOHN 5
STEINLAGE, SHEILA 3
STRUCKMANN, BILL 4
SYLVESTRI, BOB 1
THOMAS, MIKE 2
TOBIN, MIKE 1
YOUNG, BARRY 2
YOUNG, SUE 2
WILLIAMS, DANIELLE 3

Special Thanks to Parish Picnic Parking Lot Crew

Sts. Joachim and Ann Parishioners attending the annual Parish Picnic found parking a little bit easier this year. With the uninterrupted use of the Methodist parking lot (Thank You Church of the Good Shepard!) and direction from Harvester parking attendants, picnic patrons and other volunteers were able to find more parking close to the action. I want to thank each of you who assisted with parking, including many Knights who were members of other parishes. Prior to the picnic many, of you may have seen the picnic committee’s newsletter recognizing the council for the job it has done at the event in past years. Though there are over 1200 volunteers working the picnic each year, the committee thought enough about our behind the scenes effort to single out the Harvester Knights in a parish wide publication!

Thanks to Jim Radi, Gene Heist, John & Marsha Hoelscher, Jim Barhorst, Barry Young, Melvin Bishop, Craig Lalumandier, Tony Dichkherber, John Chaffee, Dan & Bob Stravalli, Rich Schindler, Gene Stark, Tom Rothermich (2 shifts), Deaton Ellis, Rich Antrobus, Mike Nahrstedt, Randy Hoester, Bob Fletcher, Bill Struckmann, Red Dog Leader (Doug Rada), Tom Shadrach, and Bryan Breneman. Special thanks to Shawn Freeman (a friend of the Knights) for beverage supplies he made available from the back of his unlocked vehicle!

John Breneman

Family Arena Event Set for Oct. 21

Brothers,
Our next Family Arena date is Friday October 21st :

Friday 10/21/05 Mo River Otters Hockey (Stand # 205)
5:30 - 9:30pm (9 stand workers needed)

Please check your schedules and let me know if you can work a shift that evening.

Thanks for your consideration,

Dave Meglio
314-610-7139 (Cell)

Crazy Bowl Set for Saturday

Don't forget to get your team signed up for the Crazy Bowl this Saturday, spots are going fast but we still have plenty of lanes open.
Once again this year we will have a silent auction in conjunction with the crazy bowl.
St. Charles Lanes
2187 First Capitol Drive
Check in 6:30 p.m.
$15 per person includes:
3 games of bowling
Shoe rental
Beer and soda
Must be 21 years old

For more info or to reserve a lane
Call Mike @ 928-2490 or Tom @ 928-0036

Benefit Planned for Kendra Davis

Below is some information about a benefit planned for the wife of J&A parishonor and Knight Dan Davis, Kendra.