Knights of Columbus – Council 3205

By Ray Thomas

The First Degree Exemplification Team of Council 3205 received a Certificate of Appreciation recognizing their outstanding and dedicated service to District 117 during the fraternal years of 2006-2010. The award was presented by Past District Deputy Larry Ermis at the August business meeting. Council 3205’s team is the only team in this area and conducts the first degree exemplifications for all of the councils in Bryan, College Station, and Hearne/Franklin areas.

The team is preparing for the next First Degree Exemplification which will take place on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at St. Thomas Aquinas in Zurek Hall. The September ceremony has seen a large number of candidates for membership in past. Be sure to advise any prospective and interested Catholic men of this date and get them a Form 100 soon. All Knights are invited and encouraged to attend the ceremony in support of our team and the candidates. Candidates must arrive by 6:30 p.m., the ceremony is scheduled to begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. The doors are locked at 7:30 p.m. and admittance is not permitted while the doors are locked.

(Photo: Pictured from left to right are Larry Ermis, Gary Richardson, GK Ron Gay, Mike Hlavinka, Al Mazoch, Joey Wilkerson, and Adrian Martinez.)

by C.J. Romero

The Knights of Columbus, Msgr. Timothy J. Valenta Assembly
#2041 of College Station, Hearne, and Franklin, Texas utilized
a major opportunity to show its gratitude towards the Texas A&M ROTC Units in the Corps of Cadets for the commissioning Army Spring class of 2010 on Friday, May 14.

The Assembly #2041 bestowed the newly created “ST. Michael the Archangel Award” on Army Cadet Klinton J. Paveglio of San Antonio, Texas, commissioned as a 2nd LT Infantry for his US Army regular status.  A board consisting of the acting Commandant and professors of the military science chose Cadet Paveglio for the Army, Navy/Marines, and Air Force.

This annual five hundred ($500) scholarship will be presented
to a Catholic Cadet who ranks highest in the evaluation process for all graduating ROTC Corps seniors each spring. The award will rotate among the various branches of U.S. Arm Forces. The award is for the newly commissioned officer to help purchase a full dress uniform.  Our Assembly #2041 fulfilled its patriotic commitment to a selected Catholic group of ROTC graduates who will defend with pride our national policies both foreign and domestic.

(Top Photo: from left to right)
Father Robert Herald of ST. Mary Church, and our faithful Fryer from Hearne, TX;
Sir Knight Bill Braden of College Station, TX
Present Faithful Navigator of Assembly #2041, Sir Knight Laban Toscano of Wheelock
2nd LT Infantry Klinton J. Paveglio of San Antonio, TX
Present District #6 Master, Sir Knight Joe Moreno, from Bryan, TX.
Former District #6 Master, Sir Knight Joe LaBarbera, from College Station

Brothers,

We had a great group of Knights and their families come out on
Saturday morning to help Good Samaritan Pregnancy Services get ready
for the new ultrasound machine.  My thanks to brothers Ray Thomas,
Matt Whiteacre, Darrell Lovelette, Dan King, Bob McKee, C. J. Romero,
Jeff Blaszek and Mark Schoenemann for coming out with tools and
expertise to get the job done.  Mark’s daughter, Kara, was also there
to lend Patty Blaszek, Jeff’s wife and Director of Good Samaritan, a
hand with cleaning up the storage shed.  It was really great to see
Bob McKee join us.  Bob is a brand new member having just taken his
first degree on May 26 and he’s already diving into the deep end of
the pool.

With yesterday’s build a success, we are now ready to take the next
step and purchase the ultrasound machine.  The introduction of this
machine will change the game for pro-life forces in our area.  Surveys
indicate that more than 90% of women who see their unborn child on
ultrasound do not have an abortion.

Thanks again to Ray, Darrell, Matt, Dan, Bob, C. J., Jeff, Mark, Kara
and Patty for your enthusiasm and hard work.  If you were not able to
join us this time, believe me, there will be a next time.  I’m looking
forward to seeing you at our first council meeting of the new year,
July 7.  We will recite the rosary in the chapel at 7 pm.  Our meeting
will follow directly after the rosary at 7:30 pm.

Ron Gay, FSD
Grand Knight-elect

Brothers

The Council budget for July 2010 to June 2011 has been posted on
google groups and you can get a copy by clicking here.  Please review this
document prior to our council meeting.  We will vote on this budget on
July 7.

I want to thank our Budget Committee of Adrian Martinez, Tim Murphy,
Darrell Lovelette, Art Barry, Bob Albanese, Russ Kellen, Michael
Hlavinka and Leonard Muesse.  They all worked very hard on crafting a
document that we can be proud of .

I would also like to thank the officers and directors who met on June
16 to review the budget document, suggest any changes and lend their
support.  They were lead by Leonard Muesse our Program Director for
the coming year.

With nearly 300 members we have a council operations budget of
$11,300.00 and a Charity budget of more than $23,000.00.

I hope we will have a big turnout for our meeting on July 7, it’s
important to have all of your input for this budget.

Ron Gay, FSD
Grand Knight-elect

We had a great turn-out to the corn cook dinner and got to reward some great Knights with awards. (thank you Laura J. Hlavinka and Ray Thomas for the photos)

The winner of the Knight of the Year award goes to Russ Kellen.  He did a wonderful job as Grand Knight. Thank you Russ for all you do.

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The Family of the Year award goes to Leonard and Lily Muesse. You will often find Lily and Leonard cooking and volunteering at just about every Knights function. Thank you Lily and Leonard for all you do!

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The “Bob Boler” award for service and charity goes to C.J. Romero. C.J. and the Knights help raise money for local veterans and our 4th Degree Assembly fund. Thank you C.J. for volunteering and charity work.

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Finally, our very own Squire circle, the Squire of the Year goes to John Paul Whiteacre. John Paul continues to volunteer his time to help others and you can always find him at pancake breakfasts hosted at our St. Thomas Aquinas on the first Sunday of every month (starting at 7:30am). Thank you John Paul for everything you do!