april 2013

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #13240 PO BOX 121061 CLERMONT, FL 34712-1061 www.kofc13240.org

From the Desk of the Grand Knight Jim Laria

"Adore God. Reverence and

cherish your parents. Love your

neighbor as yourself, and your

country more than yourself. Be just.

Be true. Murmur not at the ways of

Providence." --Thomas Jefferson

Brothers,

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia – I

trust the Risen Lord blessed you

with a joyous Easter.

Looking forward to a busy

April, your support, participation,

and patient endurance will be of

g r e a t va l u e . A l l e n w i l l b e

completing his term, and the

Trustees and I have nominated SK

Fred Costello, Charter Comptroller

of the Assembly to be Financial

Secretary. I seek and welcome your

cooperation and understanding

during this transition. In the

interim, I have asked Fred, because

of his experience in data base

management systems, to relieve

Brother Tony from the burden of

handling the contact list. He will

update the list and post it on the

web site.

April 13th is our Pasta Dinner.

For tickets, contact Ed Zarek, at

[email protected] or myself

[email protected] or get them at the

Church office. In addition, we will

need for several of you to step up to

“sell” tickets at the Masses the

weekend of April 6/7. Because of

the Season , i t i s our on ly

opportunity. See Ed Zarek at the

meeting on the 4th for further

instructions. The Pasta Dinner will

serve as our monthly social!

The Golf Committee is in full

swing and working hard. Thank

you Brother Tony and the entire

golf team. Do not forget to bring

your offering of an adult beverage

for the Baskets of Cheer. If you

choose, you can make a donation

toward the purchase of the

contents.

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OUR NEXT COUNCIL MEETING IS THURSDAY APRIL 4TH. THE COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE IN JON BOSCO HALL AT 7:00 PM

Meeting Schedules:

* Council meets at 7 pm on the 1st Thursday of the month, in John Bosco Hall.

* The Assembly #3025 (4th Degree) meets at 7pm on the 2nd Thursday, in John Bosco Hall.

* Social meetings are on the 3rd Thursday, at an announced local restaurant.

* Officers, Trustees, and current Chairs meet on the last Thursday of the month, at 7 pm in the

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From the Desk of the Grand Knight continuedJim Laria

Be on the lookout! Brother Steve Cruz is

preparing an all out Membership drive. A “Blitz” if

you wish, culminating with our Memorial Mass

April 28. Brother Joe Cruz is assisting. Here again,

talk to your catholic neighbor, the man you see at

Mass, the young and the “old”, and invite them to

join our fraternity.

Our Supreme Knight, Carl Anderson, wrote to

me and said,”… the members of your council are

the guys that ‘make things happen.’ They're your

recruiters…your manpower…your support. Don't

underutilize this valuable resource….”

Brothers, we have continued to cull from our

ranks those who have covertly or overtly ignored

our repeated attempts to contact them. Thus, to

maintain the three years of attaining Star Council,

our efforts must be magnified. We are reaching out

to more of the needs of the broader Community.

Surely, there is a friend, a relative, a neighbor to

whom you can reach out and invite to join our

ranks. You are the council’s backbone.

At the April meeting, after the report of the

Nominating Committee, the floor will be open for

nominations. The duties of Elected and appointed

Officers and Directors can be found on the State

web site. Any third degree member in good

standing may nominate himself (or be nominated).

If you nominate someone else, please speak to him

before hand to make certain they are willing to

accept the nomination. I urge each of you to

consider becoming an officer of the Council.

The Council elected officers are Grand Knight,

Deputy Grand Knight, Chancellor, Recorder,

Treasurer, Advocate, and Warden, Inside Guard,

Outside Guard, One Year Trustee, Two Year

Trustee, and Three Year Trustee.

Lastly, April 15th, we will be meeting with Fr.

Bob to discuss the furnishing and use of the

Ministry’s building. I will report the results via

email.

I’m looking forward to seeing you all at the

April meeting and the Pasta Dinner!

God Bless!

Jim Laria, GK




For questions or information regarding Council business, or if you would like to help in any way please call Grand Knight Jim Laria- 407-435-2325 or e-mail [email protected]

For membership or dues information , pocket name badge or Council license plates -please see Allen J. Venezio, Financial Secretary & 1st Degree team Capt.

Call 352-636-0774 , [email protected]

For questions on Fraternal Benefits and Insurance or the Council’s Newsletter or Website: Call Field Agent - Don Gelinas Home Phone - 352-404-6368, [email protected].

Deputy Grand Knight Joe Cruz (Retention Chair) (407) 342-8243" [email protected]

Chancellor-Frank Regiacorte

352‐429‐2075 407‐538‐6490e-mail [email protected]

Treasurer - Tony Giamboi -352-241-7671 , " [email protected]

Advocate – James Venezio --352-343-1553, 352-552-7480" [email protected]

Recorder – Larry Barber

407‐694‐6014" [email protected]

Warden – Mike Dybicz -352-243-3203, " [email protected]

Inside Guard Steve Cruz 352-432-5675, 352-552-1958-

[email protected]

Outside Guard- Ramon Aviles

407‐656‐2167 773‐490‐5041

Chaplain- Fr. Robert Webster- 352-394-3562, [email protected]

Trustee- Robert Britten

352-394-4047 352-988-3065, [email protected]

Trustee- Peter Capece

352‐243‐0393 772‐571‐[email protected]

Trustee- William [email protected]

Membership Director- Admissions Committee Steve Cruz 352-432-5675,352-552-1958-mail- [email protected]

Youth Director- Frank Regiacorte 352-429-2025,407-538-6490, [email protected]

Squires Circle – Larry Barber

407‐694‐6014" [email protected]

Family Director – Larry Barber 407-694-6014, [email protected]

Community Director- Jack Wallace

407‐654‐0339

[email protected]

Church Director -Joe Cruz 407-342-8243,

[email protected]

Pro-Life Director- Peter Stauder

[email protected]

Health Services Chair- Robert Gonzalez-352-243-3751, [email protected]

Donut Sunday Chair- Manny Colon-352-227-9149,407-902-9451, [email protected]

Ladies Auxiliary- Phyllis Capece-352-243-0393,772-538-3882, [email protected]

to order Council shirts see

Brothers Ed Oliveira at 352‐989‐4401, [email protected]

and John Granucci at 352‐243‐0889

or 352‐250‐8224, and his email [email protected]

Assembly #3025 Faithful Navigator Robert Britten -

352‐394‐4047 352‐988‐3065

[email protected]

District Deputy- Bruce Gillett 407-566-8486 [email protected]


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As Worthy Officers and Brothers All:

He is Risen! Alleluia! I hope that all of

you have had a blessed Holy Week and a very

Happy Easter! May the light of the recently

risen Christ shine upon you all.

As many you know by now, this is my last

column as Financial Secretary of our

Council. While the decision to vacate this

office was not my own, I leave knowing that

the position of Financial Secretary is in

better shape than when I assumed it; and that

should be the goal of all officers in an

organization … to leave things better than the

way they received it.

I am proud of my three years serving in

this post and I am very grateful to everyone

who helped me succeed along the way. I

would, however, like to thank a few people

personally who have made a significant

impact upon me, in one way or another.

First, and without question, I must thank

the Grand Knight who submitted my name for appointment – PGK Robert Britten. Bob

had faith in a rookie knight with only 7

months experience in the Council when our

Supreme Knight, Carl Anderson, in April

2010, appointed me. He saw something in me

and I can’t thank him enough for the

opportunity. It has truly enriched my life and

changed me in many ways. Thank you for

your confidence and, more importantly, your

friendship.

To PGK Pete Capece for two years of

partnership to help make this council first a

Star Council and then a Double Star Council. While many of our brothers also contributed

to these achievements, I am very proud to

have been instrumental in these awards and I

thank Pete for giving me the freedom to do

my job to the best of my ability. While we

may have had our differences along the way, I

am proud of the work we did together. Thank

you for supporting me, and more importantly,

trusting in me.

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FINANCIAL SECRETARY’SCORNER

By Allen Venezio




To the two men who were my closest partners:

SK Bill Overbay and SK Tony Giamboi, my two

Treasurers. Together as part of a two-man team,

the Financial Secretary and the Treasurer work in

tandem to efficiently take care of the financial

health of the council. It was a joy to work with you

both and I am grateful for all you did to make my

job a lot easier!

To SK Ernie Little, the man who gave me a

Form 100 and convinced me to become a Knight of

Columbus, there is little I can say that can ever

express how you changed my life and, I am sure,

the lives of many other men. Thank you for your

diligence and dedication to our Order and for

turning a lost, heartbroken young man into

someone with a much greater purpose. You are

truly someone who is a “Catholic gentleman” and,

even though you are no longer a member of our

Council, I will not forget what you did for me.

To SK Don Gelinas, our Fraternal Benefits

Advisor, I must also say a great big thank you. His

words of praise and admiration, both in public

and in private, mean so much to me. His positive

commentary of my work and my efforts on behalf

of the insurance side and the membership side of

the Supreme quota are humbling and I am

grateful for your support.

To the men who work with me on the First

Degree Exemplification Team: you all are great.

We have come so far together and I am proud to be

the Captain of such a wonderful group of men. I

have been assured that I will continue to lead this

team after my role as Financial Secretary comes to

a close so I look forward to many more great

exemplifications with you.

To two great men, SK Al Venezio and SK Jim

Venezio, my father and uncle, sharing this Knights

of Columbus journey with both of you has

brought our family even closer. We are family and

we are brothers in the Order. Maybe someday,

Allen, Jr. will join our ranks as a Squire and/or a

Knight and continue doing the work we have

begun.

Finally, to all of the Knights of our Council:

There are so many of you who have touched me in

some way that I can’t name you all here. Know

that as I close this chapter of my life as a Knight,

another door will surely open. It is my hope that I

can continue to contribute my talents and abilities

to this council from a seat next to all of you and,

maybe someday, serve this Council again as an

officer.

I have truly enjoyed my three years serving

you all as your Financial Secretary. It has been an

honor and privilege that I will treasure my whole

life. Thank you one and all for believing in me and

supporting me. Know that I always gave you the

best I had each and every day, even if I fell short,

made mistakes and experienced professional and

personal challenges along the way. I wish my

successor the best of luck and to all of you,

my fellow brother Knights, God’s blessings

upon you and your families always.

Vivat Jesus!

AllenFinancial Secretary

(2010 – 2013)

FINANCIAL SECRETARY’SCORNER ........continued

By Allen Venezio

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BLESSED SACRAMENT COUNCIL #`13240 APRIL 2013




IMPORTANT COUNCIL DATES FOR 2012-2013

2013

April 13 Pasta Dinner

April 27 Corporate Communion 12 noon followed by reception in Social Hall

May 4th Golf Tournament Sanctuary Ridge Country Club, Clermont

Coffee and Donut Sundays are Back!!!!

Our Council sponsors on the third

Sunday of every month. Please wear

your council or assembly shirts to Mass

and show your support.

Dear Ladies,

Our Next Meeting will be Thursday April

4th in Classroom #2 at 7pm.

To be announced at the next meeting




Dear Brother Knights When I first opened this corner I mentioned that

the topic of prolife would cover life from conception until natural death. Well the last few articles featured

information on the issues around birth and, in many cases, the thwarting of that process by abortion. I’d now like to move on to some of the other areas that, as Catholics and

members of society in general, should be of interest.Life itself is a process of growth and development,

communication and interaction, learning and experience

and many more things. Some of these are physical, some are cerebral and some are spiritual. And in some cases the events/experiences overlap or are intertwined.

In reviewing this march 22nd Florida Catholic I was

struck by the titles of two articles. The first- “Pakistani Church condemns attack on Christians” and the second “Speakers discuss Church’s effort to stop violence against

women”. These two may seem to be unrelated but I see the thread of intolerance in both. Intolerance - to the liberty to live one’s life according to a moral code of respect for a

fellow human, no matter what religion, sex, color, etc. We are blessed in the United States to have a number of base line documents that grant us many liberties. These are further defined and refined in our laws. Many other

countries have such documents, many do not. But documents and laws don’t guarantee we or our love ones will not suffer disrespect and even violence. While many in

today’s society may be aware of these documents and laws, we see constant examples of cases where they are ignored.

So what can we as knights do? We need to be “Pro” about teaching our children what is respect for life, and I am not just focusing on the unborn. We need to teach and practice in daily life what is morally right, when something

is right, and what is wrong. Teaching and living prolife can and should be the same, no breaks, and no exceptions. To help, we, as Knights and Catholic gentlemen, need to recall

and practice the teachings of Jesus as we go about our daily lives. Instead of watching the TV or playing the latest video game could we, as a family, occasionally discuss a bible

verse or review the gospel readings from Sunday mass. How about going over what your child learned in Religious Ed? How about what is in the news and on the TV- boy that could lead to some good discussions. My thought here

is be prepared. Do you yourself know what the church’s teachings are? Are you ready to discuss them with your spouse, your children? Do you really believe and practice

them? Remember people learn a lot by example and as Knights we are called to

be that example. God Bless. PS. If you don’t get the

Florida Catholic you might w a n t t o c o n s i d e r

subscribing.

Fraternally yours

Pete Stauder

“So what can we as knights do?

We need to be “Pro” about

teaching our children what is

respect for life.”

THE PRO-LIFE CORNERBy Peter Stauder, PFN

Pro-Life Chair





Our Next Social

We will not have

a

Social this month

due to the Pasta

Dinner.

Since our new Pope chose the name Francis I, I thought I would talk a little about the life of St. Francis, the well known Catholic Saint.

St. Francis was born in Assisi, Italy, in the year 1181, his father was a wealthy silk merchant, and his mother was believed to be from a Noble family in France. As a youth, St. Francis often squandered his money, and fought in one of the many skirmishes between his town, Assisi, and Perugia. He was captured, and held as a prisoner for a year. Although associated with his father in trade, he showed little liking for a merchant's career. One of several children, legend has it that St. Francis was born in a stable. At baptism, he received the name Giovanni, which his father soon changed to Francesco.

At the age of twenty-five, St. Francis had two separate visions of Christ. After a pilgrimage to Rome, he decided to live a lifestyle in severe poverty, to take care of the needy and sick people of the community. St. Francisʼ father angrily disapproved of such a lifestyle for his son, but Francis was unswerving in his decision, and even publicly discarded the clothes on his back. Francis declared that God was his only father.

Thus he began his life of wandering the countryside speaking of God, repairing run-down churches, and serving the blind, lame, and those afflicted with leprosy. His rejection of wealth, because he saw it as a source of corruption for a Christian, did not sit well with some wealthy church officials. The Bishop of Assisi once said to Francis” Your way of Life without possessions of any kind seems to me very harsh and difficult.” St. Francis replied by saying “If we had possessions we should need arms for their defense. They are the source for quarrels and lawsuits, and are usually a great obstacle to the love of God and oneʼs neighbor.” Despite some misunderstandings, the Pope approved of the Franciscan Rule, with its ideals of simple living and total trust in God, and thus the beginning of the order of the Friars Minor, or Franciscans. Soon after St. Francis began his mendicant life, a young woman named Clare, also of Assisi wanted to follow in his footsteps. For many years after his death in the year 1226, the Poor Clares, as they came to be known, decided to emulate the ideals of St. Francis and his total trust in God. They spent their lives in meditation and prayer, and relied completely on Godʼs providence. For the good of the order at our upcoming meeting, I plan on having a guest speaker. Mike Ogden - Lecturer

Please remember in your prayers the following brother

knights and family members.

For Frank Germonto’s sister Rose in poor health

Pam Venezio requested by Jim Venezio

Richard and Vicky Britten requested by Bob Britten

Joe Gomes and Scott Phillips requested by David Saucier

Shannon Wood requested by Glenn Wood

Joe Nowicki with knee replacement

For Bill and Elsie Overbay

John Grannucci by Ed Oliveira

Patricia Menelis requested by Bob Tuzzo

Tom Nitti with cancer requested by Joe Muttillaro

Olea Rivera by Victor Rivera

Council License Plates are always available through the

Newsletter Editor by calling 352-404-6368 or drop an email to

[email protected]. The cost is $15.00 per plate and look

excellent on the front of your vehicle.

Lecturer’s

Notes





KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #13240 PO BOX 121061 CLERMONT, FL 34712-1061 WWW.KOFC13240.ORG

Grand Knight - Jim Laria Deputy Grand Knight - Joe Cruz

Chancellor - Frank RegiacorteRecorder - Larry Barber

Treasurer - Anthony GiamboiAdvocate - James Venezio

Warden - Michael Dybicz Inside Guard - Steve Cruz

Outside Guard - Ramon AvilesLecturer – Mike Ogden

Third Year Trustee - Peter CapeceSecond Year Trustee - Bill Overbay

First Year Trustee - Bob BrittenChaplain - Fr. Bob WebsterFinancial Secretary - Allen J. Venezio

2012 COUNCIL OFFICERS 2013

Council Lottery

Saturday April 13th

Adults are $10:00

Children under 12 are $5.00

Corporate Communion

is Sunday April 28th

at the 12 noon Mass.

Please join your brother

knights as we pray and

remember together our

deceased brothers.

Please wear your council

shirts.

We will be siting as a group

in an assigned section of the

church.

a

Luncheon will be served in

the social hall

following the Corporate

Communion Mass.





Supreme and State Council News

Habemus Papam

Supreme Knight Carl Anderson and

the 1.8 million members of the Knights of

Columbus extend cordial best wishes and

prayers to our newly elected pope. The

election of Pope Francis - the first pope

from the American hemisphere -

highlights the fact that America is the

continent of baptized Christians, and a

place of central importance to the faith

today. Pope Francis is well known also for

his emphasis on charity - the first

principle of the Knights of Columbus.

Both in our efforts for evangelization and

in our charitable work, we will strive with

him to bring the light of Christ to the

people of our continent during his

historic pontificate.

O God, who in your providential

design

willed that your Church be built

upon blessed Peter, whom you set over

the other apostles,

look with favor, we pray, on Francis,

our Pope,

and grant that he, whom you have

made Peter’s successor,

may be for your people a visible

source and foundation

of unity in faith and of communion.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your

Son,

who lives and reigns with you in the

unity of the Holy Spirit,

one God, forever and ever.

Amen.



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Brothers all,

We are just starting into the final quarter of this Fraternal Year. Your audits should be completed and filed (if not get them in as soon as possible); the Special Olympics contribution form should be filed; and the Fraternal Surveys must be in. For those Councils that have completed the paperwork, my thanks. For those that havenʼt, please do so soon. These are all important forms, required by your By-Laws, go to the Supreme contribution to our ability to support Special Olympics, or demonstrate to the IRS the tremendous work we do for Charity throughout the Order, preserving our tax exempt status. This is also the time to complete your filing on the State website www.floridakofc.org of the awards forms for the State Convention. These are much easier to complete than in prior years and is the best way for you Grand Knights to show your appreciation for all of your council memberʼs efforts this year. Speaking of the Convention, donʼt forget to file your delegates and guests on line for attendance and all activities they plan on attending. Also ensure you have a hotel reservation as they are almost gone. Invite your Council Chaplains to attend the Convention. It will give them greater insight into the workings of the Order and will provide them with the opportunity to meet the State and Diocesan Chaplains in a special breakout session planned for this year. This is also the time for each of us to make his legacy for the year. Many Councils are very close to meeting their recruitment goals and becoming Star, Double Star, or in a couple of cases Triple Star status. For those recovering from heavy suspensions, try to at least leave your council in a positive growth status for the year. The new members you are recruiting will play a critical role in years to come in making your Council a success in its support to the Parish and Community and your ability to accomplish charitable works. Regarding membership, are you aware of all of the incentives being offered this year for membership recruitment? Hereʼs a list:

• For this half of the Fraternal Year for each new member recruited Supreme is giving a rebate against next yearʼs per capita of $9.00 a new member. Did you realize that means no Supreme per capita for 2 members next year for each member recruited??

• Just announced is a new Supreme membership incentive, the Pope Francis Membership Incentive:

◦ Each time a council participates in a First Degree exemplification between April 1 and June 30, 2013, and brings at least one new member into that council, the council will be entered into a drawing for one of two all-expense paid trips to Italy for the grand knight, membership director, and their wives.

◦ In addition, each time a council conducts a charitable program between April 1 and June 30 ― and reports that program to the Supreme Council using the attached form ― the council will be entered into the drawing for one of two trips to Italy for the grand knight, program director, and their wives.

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There is no limit to how many entries – either for participation in First Degrees or programs conducted ― that a council is eligible for. The Supreme Officers will review all program report forms submitted to determine eligibility for the drawing.

Remember, you must file a form 450C for each degree hosted or attended with at least one new member to get credit. This will be matched with the District Deputies 450 for verification, I would guess.

Also, the State Councilʼs membership incentive for March through April is a drawing open to all Councils obtaining at least 10 new members for an expense paid trip to the State Convention. This includes two hotel nights, 2 banquet tickets, 2 breakfast tickets, and a Ladyʼs luncheon ticket. There will be two Councilʼs winning the trip. All Form 100s must be on file not later than 30 April 2013 at Supreme.

All of these incentives add up. If your Council has not recruited a new member this year or you need new members to obtain Star or zero loss status, you couldnʼt ask for a better time to do it than now. Finally, Supreme has granted the Florida Jurisdiction a unique incentive open to any Council that works towards and succeeds in assisting bringing in a new Council this fraternal year. That Council will not only have all new members recruited for the new Council added to their roster prior to transfer to the new Council, with the benefits listed above (which probably means at least Star Council status and 2 for one forgiveness of per capita to Supreme next year), but also will net the Council a check for $500.00 from Supreme. Active assistance is a must and only one Council per new Council established is eligible for the award(s). Participation must be verified by the host District Deputy and Diocese Membership Coordinator to be eligible. This will be another great year for the Florida Jurisdiction and I want to thank everyone for all of their hard work. I wish you all a very Blessed Easter. CHRISTOPHER E. KERNANState Deputy




Only having “through work”

insurance doesn’t workDo you know anyone whose life or career has

been drastically changed during these years of

economic downturn? It’s very likely that someone

in your immediate or extended family or group of

friends is facing financial uncertainty now. Maybe

there’s a possibility that you (or your spouse)

could lose your job or change employers.

Too many people have often relied on group

term life insurance as their only safety net. Often,

this insurance is an employee benefit provided at

low or no cost. The existence of this coverage

might convince someone that personally-owned

life insurance is not necessary.

Only having “through work” insurance can

leave you and your family vulnerable. Most group

life insurance policies are limited in amount,

which may be tied to salary or some other

benchmark. These numbers are often capped, and

this cap may be dangerously low when compared

to your family’s actual needs. In fact, without a

detailed needs analysis, any employer-provided

coverage will likely cause a shortfall at the

insured’s death.

In addition, the amount of group insurance

offered is almost always reduced, sometimes

dramatically, when you retire. You could one day

find yourself without coverage, and if your health

has changed (which it will as you age), you might

also find yourself unable to secure individual

protection. It will definitely be more expensive.

While group life insurance can help, it does

not replace the need for individually owned life

insurance. I’ll be happy to meet with you and

provide a no-cost needs analysis, so you’ll know

exactly where you stand.

Donald F. Gelinas PGK, FIC

352 404-6368

www.yourfieldagent.org

[email protected]

SOME THINGS TO PONDERFrom Your Fraternal Benefits Advisor. Don Gelinas PGK, FIC

“In addition, the amount of

group insurance offered is almost

a lways reduced, somet imes

dramatically, when you retire.




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Council Elections

The Grand Knight has formed an nominating committee made up of Brothers Chuck Crane, Steve McRobbie, and Manny Colone.

ElectionsSection 1. The annual election of officers shall take

place between May 15th and June 15th of each fraternal year. At least two months before the annual election, the

Grand Knight shall appoint a Nominating Committee of three who will prepare a slate of candidates for the elective council offices. One candidate will be presented for each elective position. The slate will be presented to the council not later than April’s business meeting.

Other nominations may be made from the floor and nominations may NOT be closed until the election meeting has convened and the members are ready to ballot.

DUTIES OF COUNCIL OFFICERSSince a more informed member will most likely

prove to be a more active and involved member, every new Knight should be introduced to council officers and Service Program directors as soon after his First Degree as possible, and a brief description of the office or position should be made at this time.

To be a council officer, a Knight must be a Third Degree member of the Order.

GRAND KNIGHTThe grand knight is responsible for the overall

welfare of the council. Elected annually by the council membership, the grand knight must provide thoughtful and inspired leadership to the council officers, the Service Program directors, chairmen and members of the council.

More specifically, his duties include: presiding over council meetings; acting as an ex officio member of all committees; appointing the membership and program

directors and working with them on the selection of Service Program activities chairmen and membership recruitment teams and retention chairmen; convening officers for a monthly meeting; appointing special committees not mandated by the laws of the council; overseeing the proper exemplification of the First Degree; and, finally, making sure that all reports and reporting forms required by the state or Supreme Council offices are submitted on time.

The grand knight also interacts with the financial secretary and treasurer to ensure the council is meeting its financial obligations to the Supreme and state councils, and others. The grand knight countersigns all orders drawn and signed by the financial secretary and all checks drawn and signed by the treasurer. He also reads the vouchers from the financial secretary of moneys paid to the treasurer and from the treasurer of moneys deposited in the bank. By these procedures, the grand knight monitors the performance of the financial secretary and treasurer, working with them to help the council meet its financial obligations.

The grand knight is a member of the Advisory Board charged with general supervision of a Columbian Squires circle sponsored by his council.

Finally, the grand knight, together with the deputy grand knight and trustees, is responsible for recommending a chaplain to the ordinary of the diocese for his appointment. He also appoints a lecturer.





DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHTThe deputy grand knight is the

second in command in the local council. He is also elected annually, assists the grand knight in the operation of council affairs and is responsible for any duties assigned to him by the grand knight. In the absence of the grand knight, the deputy grand knight presides at council meetings and functions as the grand knight would. The deputy grand knight is a member of the Advisory Board charged with g e n e r a l s u p e r v i s i o n o f a C o l u m b i a n S q u i r e s c i r c l e sponsored by his council. It is suggested that the deputy grand knight and the board of trustees serve on the council’s retention committee.

CHANCELLORThe chancellor is elected

annually to serve the council in a variety of ways. Primarily, he assists the grand knight and deputy g rand knight in the execution of their duties and takes charge of the council during the incapacity or extended absence of both.

With the cooperation and support of the grand knight, the chancellor has the important duty of strengthening the members’ interest in council activities. It is recommended that the chancellor serve as the chairman of the council’s Admission Committee.

The chancellor is also a m e m b e r o f t h e c o u n c i l ’ s C o l u m b i a n S q u i r e s c i r c l e ceremonial team.

RECORDERThe recorder is responsible for

keeping a true record of all the a c t i o n s o f t h e c o u n c i l a n d maintains all correspondence of

the council. He should use the “Recorder’s Minute Book’’to record the minutes of all council meetings.

FINANCIAL SECRETARYThe financial secretary’s

important role is underscored by the fact that he is not elected by the membership but, his appointment – upon the recommendation of the grand knight and trustees – is approved by the supreme knight for a period of three years. His work has a direct effect on council members, his fellow officers, the state council and the Supreme Council.

B a s i c a l l y, t h e fi n a n c i a l secretary’s duties revolve around two key areas of council activities: financial records and membership records. The financial secretary collects and receives all moneys that come into the council from any source. He then turns that money over to the treasurer for deposit in the council account.

One main function of the financial secretary is to collect money, in the form of dues, from members. He sends out billing notices before the start of the bi l l ing period and ini t iates retention measures to prevent members from being suspended for nonpayment of dues.

T h e c o m p i l a t i o n o f membership records is another of the financial secretary’s important roles. He must ensure that new members sign the constitutional roll of membership at the time of their First Degree. The financial secretary also applies to the S u p re m e C o u n c i l o f fi c e f o r honorar y and honorar y l i fe membership cards for qualified members.

Besides these two major responsibilities, the financial secretary has several others. They include: handling supply orders for members with the Supreme Council Supply Department; filing the “Report of Officers’’ with the Supreme Council office; and re p o r t i n g a l l m e m b e r s h i p /insurance transactions to the Supreme Council office in a timely and correct manner.

The Supreme Council also m a k e s a v a i l a b l e p e r s o n a l computer software and associated reports and supplies to assist financial secretaries to automate record keeping/billing tasks. I n f o r m a t i o n o n h a r d w a r e re q u i re m e n t s a n d o rd e r i n g information for the software and supplies may be obtained by contacting the Supply Department or the Department of Membership Records.

TREASURERThe treasurer is the elected

official in charge of handling all council funds. He receives money from the financial secretary and issues a receipt for such. He is also responsible for depositing all money in the proper council accounts and providing a voucher or certificate of deposit to the grand knight for each transaction.

T h e t r e a s u r e r i s a l s o responsible for issuing payments to the Supreme Council on all assessments made by it to the council and for all orders of the council.




Final ly, the treasurer is responsible for keeping accurate accounts of the monies in the general expense fund of the council and the amount of money in any special funds established by the council. He must be able to provide up to-date records on these accounts to the grand knight, financial secretary or board of trustees.

LECTURERThe lecturer is appointed by

the g rand knight to provide s u i t a b l e e d u c a t i o n a l a n d entertaining programs under the “Good of the Order” section of the council meeting. The “Good of the Order” may include such items as speakers, presentations on special topics, e tc. The lecturer is responsible for presenting the “Good of the Order’’ section at council meetings. The lecturer must be knowledgeable of all aspects of council programming in order to provide members with informative and entertaining programs. If the meetings have been conducted in accordance with the ceremonials and the agenda, there will be ample time at each meeting for the lecturer to present a worthwhile program that will help build meeting attendance and p r o v i d e b e n e fi t s t o t h e membership that is present.

ADVOCATET h e a d v o c a t e i s t h e

parliamentarian for the council. He need not be a member of the legal profession; however, he should be thoroughly familiar with all of the laws of the Order as s t a t e d i n t h e “ C h a r t e r , Constitution and Laws’’ and with the council by-laws. When a by-law is to be revised, the advocate serves as chairman of the revision committee.

The advocate should also have a working knowledge of “Robert’s Rules of Order,’’ and the Supreme C o u n c i l fl ye r, “ M e t h o d s o f Conducting a Council Meeting’’. An understanding of both of these will help keep meetings on track.

When needed, the advocate shall seek legal assistance from the state advocate. In matters of trail of council members, the advocate shall prosecute the charges on behalf of the council.

WARDENThe warden is responsible for

supervising and maintaining all council property, except that which belongs to the financial secretary.

H e s e t s u p t h e c o u n c i l chambers for meet ings and d e g r e e s a n d a p p o i n t s a n d supervises guards for ceremonial exemplifications. The warden should also oversee the inside and outside guards and make sure they are fulfilling the duties assigned to them.

I N S I D E a n d O U T S I D E GUARDS

The guards attend the doors of the council chamber, checking on current membership cards before allowing entrance.

BOARD OF TRUSTEESThe board of trustees consists

of the grand knight and three members elected by the council. Trustees supervise all financial business of the council. They serve as auditors for the semiannual audits and oversee the work of the financial secretary and treasurer. The grand knight is the chairman of the board. It is suggested that the board of trustees and the deputy grand knight serve on the council’s retention committee.

Trustees are elected for terms of three years, two years and one year. At each regular election, the position of each trustee will be voted upon, and the current three and two year trustees move on to become two and one year trustees, respectively.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BLESSED SACRAMENT COUNCIL # 13240 APRIL 2013



KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ASSEMBLY 3025 www.kofc13240.org

The CommunicatorRobert BrittenFrom the Faithful Navigator

Worthy Brothers,

Boy do these months seem

to fly by Were already into

April. We are having a pretty

good month with the raffle

tickets . I would like to thank all

the Brothers that have bought

tickets but also thank the guys

that have been out there selling

them we should clear around

eight hundred dollars or better.

This will put us back where we

can at least afford to do the

things that we do as a group

nothing is free in this world of

ours.

There is a 4th degree in

Tampa the weekend of June

first. This is the weekend after

the State convention and the

w e e k e n d b e f o r e o u r

installation of officers on June

9th so I have chosen not to book

rooms in Tampa. I will take

any Brother that wishes to take

his 4th degree over on Saturday

morning and return the same

day there is no sense in us

making this money to help get

us sound again only to spend it

this quick.

The slate of officers were

presented at our meeting but

remember any sir knight in

good standing can run for any

office if you wish to, so think

about it.

Th e re a re o n l y a f e w

Brothers that have not payed

there dues so far we are

working to get them all. We

h a v e 7 5 b r o t h e r s i n t h e

assembly I want to keep that

number.

We w i l l h a v e a s h o r t

practice after our regular

meeting. The commander will

advise us of upcoming events

and where and when we are

needed.

I hope everyone had a good

and safe Easter. May the good

Lord watch over and Protect us

all

Vivat Jesus. Bob

OUR NEXT ASSEMBLYMEETING IS THURSDAY APRIL 11TH 2013 AT 7:00PM IN THE CHURCH SOCIAL HALL

2012 - 2013 Color Corps Schedule

4/27/13 Corporate Communion

First Communion: May 5th 2013 at the 12PM and 5 PM Masses

Memorial Day Waterfront Park Clermont Monday May 27th 11:00am

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BLESSED SACRAMENT ASSEMBLY #3025 APRIL 2013

Don’t forget to return your

Carolina raffle tickets or

money by our next meeting.



KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ASSEMBLY 3025 WWW.KOFC13240.ORG

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BLESSED SACRAMENT ASSEMBLY 3025 APRIL 2013

2012 - 2013

Assembly Officers

Navigator…Robert Britten

Captain….Jim Laria

Pilot….John Proteau

Admiral…..Rosario Sulsenti

Comptroller…Donald F. Gelinas

Purser…Neal Sabina

Scribe….Alan J. Venezio

Inner Sentinel…Michael Dybicz

Outer Sentinel…Frank Regiacorte

Chaplain....Rev. Robert Webster

3 yr Trustee…..Peter Stauder

2 yr Trustee….. Don Morrissey

1 yr Trustee….Peter Capece

Corps Commander Don Gelinas

Congratulations to our

Sir Knights.

April Birthdays

Marco R Sulsenti 04-17-1990 23

Michael G Dybicz 04-21-1935 78

Color Corps Drill

We will have a Color

Corps Drill after our

April Assembly

Meeting.

Please Bring Swords,

Service Baldrics and

Chapeaux.

2013-2014

Listed below is the current slate of officers for the coming year.

Nominations will not be closed until the election at the May Meeting.

Any name will be accepted till that time.



april 2013

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