Edward douglass whitE CounCil 2473 arlington, VirginiaFebruary 2020 Founded May 20, 1923 Number 8

Knight lifEGRAND KNIGHT’S MESSAGE

February is here, and the stores are flooded with roses and chocolates that have doubles in price as the month changed over from January. Valentine’s has us call to mind those we love and love in general. Love of family and friends.

That is what we do here at EDW. We take care of our families, our friends, our Churches, and our community. Through our charity we show the world the depth of our love. The relationship of the Council, the Columbus Club and the Community make our charitable endeavors possible. The Council provides our charitable outlet, the Club maintains the facilities and operates the business, and the community can enjoy the facilities and grounds.

The Church dedicated this month to the Holy Family. This year the first 25 days of February fall during the liturgical season known as Ordinary Time which is represented by the liturgical color green. Green, the symbol of hope, is the color of the sprouting seed and arouses in the faithful the hope of reaping the eternal harvest of heaven, especially the hope of a glorious resurrection. The remaining days of February are the beginning of Lent. The liturgical color changes to purple — a symbol of penance, mortification and the sorrow of a contrite heart.

The month of February is traditionally dedicated to the Holy Family. Between the events which marked Christmas and the beginning of Christ's public life the Church has seen fit to recall the example of the Holy Family for the emulation of the Christian family.

Though the shortest month of the year, February is rich in Liturgical activity. It contains a feast (Presentation of our Lord) that bridges two other seasons (Christmas and

Easter)! In addition, the faithful may receive in February two of the four major public sacramentals that the Church confers during the liturgical year: blessed candles and the blessing of throats.

The Solemnity of the Presentation of the Lord on February 2nd harkens back to the Christmas mystery of Light except that now, Christ, the helpless babe, is “the Light of Revelation to the Gentiles who will save his people from their sins.” Candles, symbolizing Christ our Light, will be carried in procession this day, as will be the Paschal candle during the Easter Vigil Liturgy.

"The Light of Revelation" shines more brightly with each successive Sunday of Ordinary Time, until its magnificence – exposing our sinfulness and need for conversion – propels us into the penitential Season of Lent. We prepare to accept the cross of blessed ashes on Ash Wednesday and plunge ourselves sin to anticipating the major exercises of Lent – fasting, prayer, almsgiving – laying our thoughts and prayers on the heart of our Mother Mary. She, who offered her Son in the temple and on the Cross, will teach us how to deny ourselves, take up our cross daily, and follow her Son.

I ask that you prayerfully prepare for Lent which starts in the 26th, enjoy some fish tacos or a filet o’ fish sandwich, and get to Confession when able. Please check out the rooms rates on page 5 reaffirmed at the last Columbus Club Board meeting. Save the date for the Annual EDW Easter Egg Hunt - Holy Saturday April 11th.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Mary Queen of Knights – Pray for us!

Vivat Jesus!John J. Rovinski, Jr.Grand Knight

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Knight Life is published monthly by the Edward Douglass White Council #2473, Knights of Columbus. 5115 Little Falls Road, Arlington, VA 22207-1899. Opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Edward Douglass White Council or the Knights of Columbus. Comments should be directed to the Grand Knight. The 5115 Little Falls Road, Arlington, VA 22207 property is owned and operated solely by the Columbus Club of Arlington, Inc. @KofC_EDW WWW.KOFCEDW2473.ORG

SICK AND IN OUR PRAYERSPlease remember the following members and their families in your daily prayers.

If you have time, give them a call or drop them a note.Norm Marcocci Paul Murphy Collin McGowan Jack Halpin Bishop Paul Loverde Leo Maimome, PGK James Bishop John O'Neill III

CounCil offiCers 2019 - 2020Grand Knight: John Rovinski, Jr.Chaplain: Fr. Joseph Giordano CICM .......571 982 5902 Dep. Grand Knight: Jim Saenz ................703 638 0075Chancellor: Scott Wanek ........................571 488 5826Fin. Secretary: Bill Wester ......................571 276 1410 Treasurer: James Tuomey ......................703 395 3894 Recorder: John DresdenAdvocate: Charles FeghaliWarden: Paul KozichInside Guard: Bryant GilbertsonTrustees: Art Gamotis, PGK ................703 448 0332 Steve McTeague, PGK ..........703 969 1570 Joseph Baker IPGK ..............808 333 9689 Fraternal Benefits Advisors Robert J. Canter Jr., CSA, FICF, LUTCF ....301 952 0180Edward Imperati, CFP® ........................... 703-677-6923

Council Office 703 536 9656 x 2

Council Home Mansion 703 536 9656 x 3

In case of illness or death of a member Please call Bill Wester 571-276-1410

Committee Chairmen:6-Point Program: John Rovinski, Jr.Church Activities: Art Gamotis PGK ........703 448 0332 Community Acts.: John Cormany. ...........703 876 4654 Council Activities: Art Gamotis ...............703 448 0332 Fraternal Activities: Joe Baker ................808 333 9689Youth Activities: David DeLoatche...........703 200 3949 Mike Bauer PGK ...................703 204 9189 500 Club: Kevin Maguire Advertising: Rick Vranesh.......................571 214 9775Blood Drive: Len Sese ............................703 641 4843 Charity: John Rovinski, Jr. Culture of Life: K.C.I.C.: Jim Holland PGK .......................703 533 1550 Knight Life Editor: John Rovinski, Jr.Kovar: Art Gamotis PGK .........................703 448 0332 Ladies U-Knighted: Jo Balsamo Wood ....703 263 1185 Membership: Greg Strizek ......................703 346 4387 Organ Donor Chairman: Jerry Garren .....202 498 1638 Retention: Jim Holland ...........................703 533 1550 Special Activities: Waiters: Bob Muschamp ........................703 237 8475

Columbus Club of Arlington 2019 Board OfficersGrand Knight:John Rovinski, Jr.Dep. Grand Knight Jim Saenz ..................703 638 0075President: John O’Neill III .........................571 437 9415 Vice President: Greg Strizek .....................703 346 4387 Secretary: Charlie Boone ........................ 703-843-4248 Treasurer: Tom Maguire ...........................703 314 5213 Asst. Treasurer: Jerry Garren PGK ...........202 498 1638

Board Directors Bob Dannemiller FDD, PGK ......................703 685 3795 Bryant Porter ......................................... 202-213-8650 Brett Smith ...........................................703 489 3112Charles Boone ........................................703 843 4248

Club StaffGeneral Manager: Peter Silano .............. 703 595 1546

gm@columbusclubevents.com Operations Manager: Nick Beirne 703 536 9656 x 310

operations@columbusclubevents.comEvent Manager: Rene Padilla .. 703 536 9656 x 311

eventsales@columbusclubevents.comSummer Camp Director: Marty Lerner ....................703 536 9656 x 4Pool Phone in Season: .................703 536 9656 x 313

BEST LENTEN IDEAS FOR YOU AND THE FAMILY

By GK John Rovinski, Jr.

Wondering What to Give up for Lent? If you are looking for things to give up for Lent, you’ve come to the right place. During the 40 days of lent, while making our preparations for Easter, you can do something to better yourself and the world around you.

A Lenten fast doesn’t have to consist of just fasting and abstinence from the things we love, but it can be adding things during this season of lent that will make our lives more meaningful.

What to give up for Lent:If you want what to give up for Lent… start here with these 10

ideas of what to give up for Lent. I have also added in some ideas of what you can ADD or DO for Lent, to better yourself and help others.

1. Don’t buy anything you don’t need. 2. Throw away or donate 40 things for 40 days.3. 40 days of home organization.4. No Gossiping.5. No eating after dinner. 6. Give up soda for Lent. 7. Say 3 nice things about your spouse and kids daily. 8. Don’t eat out for 40 days.9. Replace 30 minutes of TV with 30 minutes of prayer.10. Do not complain.

Lent is just a great time to better yourself. It is a great time to try to do something to better your spirit & your heart for 40 days. I’d encourage you to also encourage your children to try to give something up, as well. 40 days is not that long and remember it will make the joy of Easter that much sweeter. Happy Lent!

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Knights of ColumbusKnights of ColumbusFamily BreakfastFamily Breakfast

February 16, 20209:00AM

Omelets Cooked to OrderOmelets Cooked to OrderBelgium Waffle StationBelgium Waffle Station

Scrambled EggsScrambled EggsSausage LinksSausage Links

Sausage PattiesSausage PattiesBaconBacon

Corned Beef HashCorned Beef HashHamHam

ScrappleScrappleSausage GravySausage GravyChipped BeefChipped Beef

Home Style BiscuitsHome Style BiscuitsSeasoned Home FriesSeasoned Home Fries

Cheesy Potato CasseroleCheesy Potato CasseroleFrench toast SticksFrench toast Sticks

Regular or Cheesy GritsRegular or Cheesy GritsFried ApplesFried Apples

Fresh Fruit SaladFresh Fruit SaladAssorted Breakfast Breads & PastriesAssorted Breakfast Breads & Pastries

Fruit CobblerFruit CobblerAssorted JuicesAssorted Juices

Coffee, Tea or MilkCoffee, Tea or Milk

This is an all you can eat BuffetThis is an all you can eat Buffet

$10.00 – Adults$10.00 – Adults$5.00 – Children 10 and under$5.00 – Children 10 and underFree - Children 3 and under Free - Children 3 and under

Tax and tip included in priceTax and tip included in price

February Supper Club

Valentine’s Day DinnerFebruary 14, 2020

6:00pm ~ Cocktails6:30pm ~ 8:30pm ~ Dinner & Dancing

Glass of Champagne

SoupWild Rice Chicken Sherry

Tomato Bisque

Salad Bar

EntréeTenderloin of Beef with Cabernet

ReductionLobster Mac & CheeseChicken Cordon BleuTwice Baked Potatoes

Roasted Winter Vegetables

DessertChocolate Dipped Strawberries

Array of Cakes & Pies

Reservations by Wednesday, February 12, 2020

703 536-9656x6Adults $15.00 ~ Children $8.00

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Due By: FEBRUARY 15

SEMIANNUAL COUNCIL AUDIT REPORT

COUNCIL NO. ________________ CITY _________________________________________ STATE__________________________SCHEDULE A — MEMBERSHIP

ADDITIONS DEDUCTIONS Total members start of period Suspensions Initiations Deaths Transfers from other councils Withdrawals Transfers—assoc. to insurance Transfers—assoc. to insurance Transfers—ins. to associate Transfers—ins. to associate Re-entries Tranfers to other councils

Total for period Total deductionsMinus total deductions Do not include inactive insurance members in this section.

Number members end of period See Knights of Columbus Leadership Resources (#5093) booklet.

SCHEDULE A — ALTERNATIVEOur council uses Member Management/Member Billing. The requirement for completing Schedule A is satisfied.

SCHEDULE B — CASH TRANSACTIONSFINANCIAL SECRETARY TREASURER

Cash on hand beginning of period $___________________ Cash on hand beginning of period $___________________ Cash received—dues, initiations $___________________ Received from financial secretary $___________________ Cash received from other sources: Transfers from sav./other accts. $___________________

(Explain kind and amount) Interest earned $______________________________________$__________ Total receipts $___________________ ______________________________________$__________ Disbursements___________________$__________ $___________________ Per capita: Supreme Council $___________________

Total cash received $___________________ State council $___________________ Transferred to treasurer $___________________ General council expenses $___________________ Cash on hand at end of period $___________________ Transfers to sav./other accts. $___________________ ___________________

Miscellaneous $___________________Total disbursements $___________________Net balance on hand $___________________ ___________________

SCHEDULE C — ASSETS AND LIABILITIESASSETS LIABILITIES

Cash: Due Supreme Council:Undeposited funds $_________________ Per capita $________________Bank — Checking acct. $_________________ Supplies $________________

— Savings acct. $_________________ Catholic advertising $________________— Money market accts. $_________________ Other $________________

Due from _______ members $_________________ Due state council $________________Number

Total current assets $_________________ Advance payments by ______ members $________________ _________________ NumberLess: current liabilities $_________________ Misc. liabilities

Net current assets $_________________ _________________ $________________ _________________ Other Assets: _________________ $________________

Short term CD $_____________ _________________ $________________

Money Market Total current liabilities $________________ ________________Mutual Funds $_____________

Misc. assets $_____________ Total other assets $_________________ Total assets $_________________ _________________

Please complete all items. Insert “None” where no figures are to be shown.

Signed this _______ day of ____________________ 20 ______

________________________________________ Grand Knight

________________________________________ Trustee

________________________________________ Trustee

________________________________________ Trustee

INS. ASSO. TOT.INS. ASSO. TOT.

FOR PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 20

SEND ONE COPY TO: Council Accounts COPIES TO: State Deputy, District Deputy, Council FileEmail: council.accounts@kofc.orgFax: 855-228-1396Mail: 1 Columbus Plaza, New Haven, CT 06510 Available in electronic format at kofc.org/forms 1295  12/16

*All U.S. Councils must file form 990 with IRS annually. For info call 203-752-4281 or refer to Officer’s Desk Reference.*

19F02 02473 12/31/2019

2473 ARLINGTON VIRGINIA

0.00 77,424.5135,728.00 93,653.15

0.00148.79

Contrib/Actv/Prgms 5,243.80 171,226.45Misc/Spec Prgms 12,884.35Dedicated 39,797.00 57,925.15 0.00

93,653.15 6,636.5693,653.15 82,876.33

0.00 0.000.00

89,512.8981,713.56

0.00 0.00101,466.14 0.00

0.00 0.000.00 0.00

624 49,212.00 0.00150,678.14 0 0.00

0.00150,678.14 0.00

0.000.00 0.00

0.000.00 6th February 20

0.00 John Rovinski, Jr0.00 Art Gamotis PGK

150,678.14 Steve McTeague PGKJoseph Baker PGK

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*2020 UPDATE*Membership Discounts

Discounts are for EDW #2473 members in good standing and their immediate family only. We do not allow sponsored events.

To qualify for the EDW #2473 discount, members must purchase food and beverage through the Colum-bus Club and be a member in good standing. If food and beverage are not purchased through

the Columbus Club, the discount on the room is negated and a full charge at the public rate will be ap-plied. If using an outside caterer, they are required to be bonded, licensed and insured for a minimum of $1,000,000. Caterers are responsible for all aspects of the event including setup, cleanup, food & bever-

age, tables, chairs, linens, china, glassware and flatware. The kitchen is off limits to all outside caters.

Events held without food and beverage fall under the discounted member rate.

Rates are as follows

Main Ballroom – Capacity 350 Persons Public: $5,000 + Tax

EDW #2473 Member: $2,500 +Tax

Paradise Ballroom – Capacity 120 Persons Public: $2,500 +Tax

EDW #2473 Member: $500 + Tax

*BBQ Pavilion – Capacity 125 Persons Public: $500 +Tax

EDW #2473 Member: $250 +Tax

3rd Floor Classroom Public: $500 +Tax

EDW #2473 Member: $250 +Tax

Picnic Grounds (Next to pool) May be used my members, free of charge

Please call ahead for details

*When renting the BBQ Pavilion, you may bring your own food and non-alcoholic beverages (no cans bottles permitted). Beer, Wine and soft drinks must be purchased through the Columbus Club.

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LTC IS AN IMPORTANT PIECE OF THE PUZZLE

There are many financial consultants and retirement au-thorities who emphasize the need for a long-term care (LTC) product for estate preservation and family protection. While many commercial life insurance

companies have gotten out of the long-term care business, the Knights of Columbus considers LTC a very important piece of the family protection puzzle. The Order has been actively offering our members this product for nearly 17 years without a premium increase on current policyholders. Members who wisely purchased an LTC plan from the Knights in 2000 are still paying the same premiums today. Even better, our LTC coverage is backed by the full strength of the Order, which remains rooted in our strong Catholic values. Talk about stability when it counts.

If we have not spoken about your need for LTC coverage in your family portfolio, please take some time out of your schedule to meet with us.

Remember, long-term care policies are underwritten based on your health, and you most likely will never be any healthier than you are today.

Robert J. Canter, Jr. FICF, LUTCF, CSA, LACP 301-952-0180Edward Imperati, CFP® 703-677-6923

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LONG-TERM CARE PLANS OFFER PEACE OF MIND

Since its addition to the Order’s product portfolio in 2000, long-term care (LTC) insurance has provided the Knights of Columbus with an excellent opportunity to further serve members and their families. And, for our long-term care policy holders in the United States, there’s an added bonus.

It’s called “Provider Pathway,” a program offering access to a network of long-term care providers at discounted rates. The network includes discounts on products, such as hearing aids, diabetic supplies, personal emergency response systems, and durable medical equipment, as well as skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, and adult day care.

Eligibility for participation in this program is open to Knights of Columbus long-term care insurance policyholders, their spouses, dependent children, parents and parents-in-law. All providers are fully credentialed and meet state licensing requirements.

If you haven’t yet spoken with us about long-term care insurance, you owe it to yourself to do so. There are a few decisions to make in choosing a “plan” — a comprehensive plan that covers care whether you’re at home or in a facility, or one that covers facility only; daily benefit amounts and benefit durations (how much and how long it will last); and the length of the elimination period (waiting period) before benefits kick-in.

Having a professionally trained agent ― and brother Knights you can trust ― to help guide you through the process is yet another valuable benefit that comes with your membership. Take advantage of it; contact us today. Robert J. Canter, Jr., FICF, LUTCF, CSA 301-952-0180

Christopher M. Stio, FIC, PGK 703-585-4978

John Wilhelm 703-434-2345

AMERICAN FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY

TO BE CONDUCTED BY THE BOY SCOUT TROOP 111

AT THE KNIGHTS IN NOVEMBER 2017In November of this year, Boy Scout Troop 111 will conduct an American Flag Retirement Ceremony on the campus of Knights of Columbus EDW 2473. If you or someone you know has a flag that needs to retired please bring that flag(s) to the Main Hall office Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm or the Council Home during the weekday from 4pm to 9pm and on the weekends (Council Home ONLY) from noon to 8pm. The date will be announced in the November Knight Life.

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FEBRUARYFINANCIAL SECRETARY MESSAGE

—2020 DUES—Beginning in February, an-

nual dues notices will be mailed to Knights who have not paid their 2020 dues. Knights who have not paid dues are subject to possible suspension, but we would like to avoid that if at all possible. For 2020, REGULAR member dues will be $153; HON-

ORARY member dues will be $108; and HONORARY LIFE member dues will be $73 (Columbus Club dues only). Members who may be having financial difficul-ties may contact the Financial Secretary for possible waiver of their dues.

We accept credit card payments (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover) for dues on our website with no fee required. You can find the link to our Dues Payment on the front page of the website: www.kof-cedw2473.org

Additionally, the Semi-Annual Audit report will be discussed at the February 6th meeting. See the report elsewhere in the Knight Life.

Bill Wester, Financial Secretary

LENTEN FAST & ABSTINENCE(WWW.USCCB.ORG)

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. In addition, Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence.

For members of the Latin Catholic Church, the norms on fasting are obligatory from age 18 until age 59. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal. The norms concerning abstinence from meat are binding upon members of the Latin Catholic Church from age 14 onwards.

If possible, the fast on Good Friday is continued until the Easter Vigil (on Holy Saturday night) as the “paschal fast” to honor the suffering and death of the Lord Jesus, and to prepare ourselves to share more fully and to celebrate more readily his Resurrection.

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FEBRUARY 2020 – HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!

Valentine’s Day Supper Club LL 6:00 pm

Seafood Special CH 6:30 pm

Rosary MC12:30 pm

Rosary MC12:30 pm

Steak NightCH 6:30 pm

Steak NightCH 6:30 pm

CJB Assembly MeetingLL 7:00 pm

Burger NightCH 6:30 pm

Taco BarCH 6:30 pm

Seafood Special CH 6:30 pm

CCA Board Meeting CH 7:00 pm Burger NightCH 6:30 pm

Family BreakfastMH 9:00 amRosary MC12:30 pm

Seafood Special CH 6:30 pm

Steak NightCH 6:30 pm

EDW Degree MeetingLL 7:30 pm

Spaghetti Night CH 6:30 pm

Seafood Special CH 6:30 pm

EDW MeetingLL 7:30 pm

Spaghetti NightCH 6:30 pm

LL= Lower Lounge(C. Paradise Rm)MH = Main Hall

RECRUIT A MEMBER Contact Greg StrizekVISIT EDW AT OUR WEBSITE: kofcedw2473.org

Contact Grand Knight at gk2473@vakofc.orgKnightLife Editor at gk2473@vakofc.org

Club Manager E-Mail: GM@columbusclubevents.com Greg: membership@kofcedw2473.org

Ash Wednesday Taco Bar

CH 6:30 pm

CH = Council Home (Mansion)

MC = Mary’s CircleCG = Club Grounds

Taco BarCH 6:30 pm

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Burger NightCH 6:30 pm

Burger NightCH 6:30 pm

President’s Day

O&C MeetingCH 7:30 pm CH 7:30 pm

Spaghetti Night CH 6:30 pm

Taco BarCH 6:30 pm

Steak NightCH 6:30 pm

Spaghetti Night CH 6:30 pm

Rosary MC12:30 pm

Steak NightCH 6:30 pm