MSGR. JAMES J. HICKIE COUNCIL 6695 august 2012 2

knights of columbus

Newsletter A message From Grand Knight Ron Davis

Brothers, I appreciate and thank you all for your support by electing me Grand Knight of Council 6695. Our newly elected Council Officers look forward to working with Father Tim and Staff, our

Parish, and of course, Saint Anne School. I urge you all to select some ministry and dedicate your talents and time toward that cause. Volunteering is one of the many attributes in being a successful

Knight of Columbus. I also want you to always feel free to contact me for assistance. I look forward to the challenges of the upcoming year and hope all Knights will get inspired to be more active in Council

events and projects. May God Bless you and your family. Vivat Jesus !

Grand Knight Ron Davis Agent: Daniel Schachle (615) 441-8588

Ladies Appreciation/ Awards Dinner On June 24th, the Ladies Appreciation and Knights of Columbus Awards Dinner was held. Those in attendance were treated to a catered meal which was organized by Matt Powell. This is the time we pay honor to all the special ladies in our lives and also present awards to recipients within our Council for their hard work and achievements for the past year. This year's "Family of the Year Award" went to John and Pat Flanagan. "Knight of the Year" was awarded to Kevin Corbett. The "Wallace Hayes Award" was presented to Matt Powell for his outstanding service. Past Grand Knight Greg Chudzik was also presented a plaque for his leadership as Grand Knight for the year 2011-12. I congratulate each of these individuals on their awards and accomplishments.

2012-13 Officers and Contact Numbers

Grand Knight Chancellor Recorder Outside Guard Lecturer Ron Davis John Meyer Mark Shrader Greg Tebeau Gary Hinch 276-669-4885 423-968-9387 276-889-3665 423-764-1581 423-538-3368

Deputy Grand Knight Financial Secretary Warden Advocate Kevin Bailey Herb Jensen Don Keene Matt Powell 423-878-3619 423-652-1877 276-644-8704 276-466-5515

Chaplain Treasurer Inside Guard Trustees Father Timothy Keeney Bill Boyce Jay Tebeau George Rosen 423-989-3936 276-669-8200 276-669-4467 423-764-4197 Mike Charnigo 423-963-7748 Greg Chudzik 423-652-7607

Wheelchair Ramp Projects

Brother Skeeter Ritter recently coordinated, organized and participated in building three (3) major wheelchair ramps. The first ramp was built for the Bristol Ministry Mall which is located in Bristol, Virginia. This was a long and difficult project which required numerous volunteers and hours of work. The second ramp was constructed in Bristol, Tennessee for one of our Brother Knights and parishioner. The third ramp was just recently completed in July 2012 in Bluff City, Tennessee for another Brother Knight and parishioner in need. These projects always serve as tremendous aids to individuals in our community. We have received great appreciation for completing these worthy projects. We are so grateful to Skeeter Ritter, Mark Nohre, George Rosen, Ken Johnson, and Kevin Corbett for their hard work on these projects.

Bingo is always in need of additional volunteers. Steve Harris serves as the coordinator for Saturday evening bingo and can be contacted at 276-685-6004. Greg Chudzik coordinates Tuesday evening bingo and may be contacted at 423-335-0822. You may also be interested in the bingo kitchen. If you feel this is something you can assist with, contact Don Keene at 276-644-9704. As you all know, this is where the majority of our operating funds come from. Please consider donating just one evening a month, which will be equivalent to approximately four hours of time. Bingo is played at the MSGR. Hickie Center, located at 430 Oakview Avenue, Bristol, Virginia. Their phone number is 276-466-8446.

The Kid's Fishing Rodeo is usually held on the Saturday following Labor Day each year. Unfortunately, there was a scheduling problem between the Knights of Columbus and the City of Bristol, Tennessee which resulted in cancelling this year's event. Steele's Creek Park was booked up every Saturday through December 2012. The new date selected and reserved for our event is April 20, 2013. Last year's event brought in over 165 children from all over the Tri-Cities area. This set back will give us more time to plan for an even better event in the Spring. Remember to mark your calendar for this great family event.

                                

Past Grand Knight Greg Chudzik receives a District Deputy Award from State District Deputy Tony Fitton (PGK) on May 7, 2012. This award was achieved as a result of Council 6695 and other valuable volunteers participating with Special Olympics Bowling. This event was held at Interstate

Bowling Alley in Bristol, Virginia on March 3, 2012.

Be sure to visit us at www.facebook.com/kofc6695 or www.kofc-tn.org

Important Dates to Remember - Save the Dates

Monday, August 6 - K of C Officers Meeting 6:30 p.m. Monday, August 6 - K of C Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. Friday, August 17 - Card Night 7:00 p.m. Monday, August 20 - K of C Social Meeting 7:30 p.m. Internet Crimes Against Children presented by Sullivan County Sheriff's Department Detective Matt Price Saturday, October 6 - Men's Communion Breakfast will start at 8:00 a.m. 3rd Degree Exemplification at the Bristol Columbian Center on November 10, 2012

at 10:00 a.m. (coat and tie is appropriate dress for everyone present)

Council 6695 newest 4th Degree Sir Knights - Bearl Jenkins (L) and Kevin Bailey (R)

A 4th Degree Exemplification was conducted on June 9th, 2012 at Saint Patrick's in Morristown, TN. The exemplification was followed by Mass with Father Joseph M.

Hammond. Mass was then followed by dinner and certificate presentations for Sir Knights.

Congratulations Sir Knights Bearl Jenkins and Kevin Bailey!

Welcome to Our Newest Knights

Council 6695 hosted a 1st Degree Exemplification on July 16, 2012 Those receiving this

Degree include from left to right - John B. Davis, Micah Catron (Abingdon), Laurn R. Becker, Jackson Lawler (Abingdon), Joe Rackowski (Abingdon), and Matthew R. Jones.

Congratulations and best of luck to these newest members of the Knights of Columbus.

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In memory of our departed Brother Knight, John Joseph "Jack" Nutterville Jr. August 30, 1924 - July 20, 2012

Our Brother, Jack Nutterville was a veteran of the U.S Navy. He was very devoted to Saint

Anne Catholic Church through his work with Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, the Knights of Columbus, Council 6695, and the Parish Book Club. Jack is survived by his wife

Maryanne Leonard Nutterville and their large family. Please keep the Nutterville Family in your prayers.

Eternal rest grant unto Jack Nutterville, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Amen