GK
Brothers,
I am both deeply honored and humbled to have been elected to serve our Council as Grand Knight for the 2009-2010 Fraternal Year. George Brent Council has a long and rich history and tradition of serving our parish and community. Our council’s core values have always been the principle’s of our order, Charity, Unity and Fraternity. My goal for this upcoming year is to continue and add to our rich tradition. This is not an easy task. One that only be accomplished by the dedication, efforts, and hard work of all of our members and their families. I am blessed as well as our council with an outstanding group of Officers. These brother Knights are all strong leaders, dedicated to our council. Each and everyone of these Catholic Gentlemen have a passion to the principles of our order and desire to serve. I look forward to working with these gentlemen and assisting them this year. We are also blessed with a very strong and passionate Past Grand Knights Association, lead by Past State Deputy Rich Aleksy. I have already been the beneficiary of their advise and support and look forward to their wisdom and assistance this coming year. As every Brother Knight knows, no event, activity or fund raiser can be successful without the support, assistance of the Ladies Auxicillary. We are blessed this year to have an dedicated supportive ladies leadership team, lead by the Estemed Madam President Linda Gaynord. Without Linda, her officers and the ladies members we would not be able to accomplish our goals for this upcoming year.
I was raised in a home in which the values of GOD, Family, School and Sports were empasised and priorized in that order. I have tried to establish these same values in my own family. In that light, I am proposing George Brent’s Council’ theme for this fraternal year to be “Faith, Family and Fraternity” I have worked very closely with ladies President Linda Gaynord on our council calendar and list of activities and events. Linda and I have tried to incorporate events that serve all of our members consistant with our theme of : Faith, Family and Fratenity” We will continue with our traditional events serving the parish community such as Religous Appreciation Dinner. Hosting RCIA/RCIC Reception, Nursing Home Bingo’s etc. We will be having our Big Band Dance in February, Dynamic Duo Band Fest. For New Years Eve, we are have an Elvis Tribute, and on saint Patrick’s Day we will be hosting an afternoon lunch after the parade. We have an added a very special evening on January 30th. A ladies appreciation night. “A Evening under the Stars” This will be an opportunity for all Brother Knights to honor and thank their ladies. We are also sponsoring an evening of baseball with the Washington Nationals. We are planning a bus trip to Charlestown for “A Night of Slots and Races” We are also looking to sponsoring a trip to a Washington Capitals Hockey game. We are planning a tour of the Marine Corp Museum. We will be having a non-smoking night in the club room
once a month. In conjuction with that, we will also have a Friday night Family Night in the Hall. In which we will have family movies, entertainment and food for kids of all ages.
As you can see, this is going to be a very busy year. We cannot accomplish all of these activities without the support and help of all of our members. I want to also thank my beautiful, supportive and understanding wife Helen, my sons Danny and Jack and of course “The Princess” Christina. Without their support and understanding I would not have the opportunity of an “Experience of a Lifetime” I once again thank you for the opportunity to serve the council and if there is anything you need, or if I can be of support, please contact me.
Vivat Jesus
John Rickard
FAITH, FAMILY AND FRATERNITY
DGK
Brothers,
First, my grateful thanks for allowing me to serve this Great Council. I’m humbled by your support and overwhelmed with your kind words. I am thrilled with the ideas and plans that our new Grand Knight is putting together. I truly think we will have a great year! Check out some of the details of the upcoming events for the summer and you’ll see what I mean.
Some of the changes include new Directors for the Council. Our Program Director this year will be Jerry Partsch - check out his Program Director Message in the July Newsletter for his thoughts on the coming year. Our new Membership Director is Tom Curling. He is also stepping out smartly to plan membership events beginning with a 1st Degree at our first Council meeting in August.
A word on Membership – none of the activities that we are so proud of at George Brent can continue without constantly renewing our membership with new hands to lighten the load. I encourage all of our Brother Knights to continue to recruit, continue to press forward with the Degrees and help our Council grow ever stronger.
Please support both of our new Directors and help out whenever you can with our various Programs especially Bingo!
Vivat Jesus
Joe Arseneault
Deputy Grand Knight
PD
Brothers,
Welcome to the 2009 – 2010 Fraternal Year! I am delighted and enthusiastic the Worthy Grand Knight has appointed me to be the program director for this Fraternal Year. The George Brent Council has a history of being the BEST Council in Virginia and it is you, the members, that make this possible. For our programs to be successful, we need YOU to be involved.
Our Bingo program is very successful and is the main source of funding for all of our programs, events, and charitable works. If you are already on a Bingo team, Thank You! If not, why not come on out to a bingo session and lend a helping hand.
Planning meetings (Six-Point Meetings) for the events will be held the third Tuesday of every month at 7:30 in the Club Room. Feel free to attend these meetings.
The following events are scheduled during the next two months:
Installation of Officers (Mass, Installation, and Reception) – Friday, July 17th
Mass at All Saints Church at 6:30 PM followed by a reception at the Council.
All members and their families are welcome. Cost: FREE
Chairman: Bob Weaver 703-369-3284
Urbanna Swim Party – Saturday, July 25th Noon – 4:00 PM
Cookout and Pool Party at Urbanna Swim Club. All members and their families
are welcome. Cost: FREE. The Council provides hamburgers, hot dogs, buns,
beverages, etc. Please bring a disk to share (salad, dessert, chips, etc).
Chairman: Tommy Reynolds 703-368-6423
Washington Nationals Baseball Game – Saturday, August 8th
Bus will leave the hall at 5:00 PM for the 7:05 game. Cost: $15.00 each
Price includes game ticket, bus ride to/from Nationals Park, & refreshments.
Only 50 tickets available on a first-come basis.
Chairman: Dan Lavery 703-330-0743 or
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Council Blood Drive – Saturday, August 15th 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Chairman: Dick Goble 703-335-2855
Bowling Open House – Saturday, August 15th 4:00 PM - ?
Bowl America - Bowl Run provides free bowling and the Council is providing
Pizza. Knights ONLY. Cost: Free. Chairman: Charlie Gareis 703-361-7451
Night at the Races (ODS) – Saturday, August 29th 5:00 PM
Picnic at the Hall, tailgating and the races at Old Dominion Speedway.
Cost: Adults $7, Children (6-15) $3, under 6 Free. Please bring a disk to share
(salad, dessert, chips, etc). Chairman: Bryan Blank 703-330-1323
If you have any suggestions for an event or have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 703-369-6701 or
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Vivat Jesus,
Jerry Partsch
Program Director
FOY
If you asked this couple they would tell you that this year was not much different than other years, and probably wonder what the big deal is … 2008-2009 could go down as just another year ... , another year of exceptional dedication to George Brent Council for our Family of the Year. They have been providing this level of support for a long time. We all know them … they are right there beside us, working on the events, the cooking, bingo, the Bingo Kitchen, and the meetings. It is hard to come by the hall without running into one or the other, or both, since the hall is their “home-away-from-home”.
This couple provides unwavering support for all things “George Brent”. In their roles as Council Advocate, Retention Chairman, Event Chairmen, and Ladies Auxiliary President, they continue to provide valuable leadership to the Council. Their experience draws both newer and older members to them for advice and discussion. They touch all of us in a positive way, making the job easier and more successful, the experience fun and more rewarding.
Goog and Patty are as good a friend, a leader, a volunteer, an Officer, and a role model as any person or organization could ever ask for. Jan and I are truly blessed to be included in the group of folks they call friends.
It is with total respect, love, and pleasure we recognize PGK Goog and Patty Capozoli as the 2008-2009 Family of the Year.
KOY
The George Brent Council Knight of the Year for 2008-2009 is in every sense a Catholic gentleman and a Knight of Columbus, living his faith in every facet of his life, being a role model for us all. You will never see this man with a frown, you will never hear an unkind word, you will never be disappointed by his actions, and you will never ever forget him … he has made a lasting impression on us all.
If his virtues as a man are not enough, his contributions to the Council exceed anything that could be expected. He simply is there anytime help is needed, in any capacity that needs filled.
He has exceeded all the requirements related to the duties as Inside Guard, Council Director, E-mail coordinator, and bar manager for the Anchor Club. The Council has leaned on him a lot this year, never doubting the task will be completed, on time, and better than required … and BINGO ... how very different it would be without him. He volunteers for virtually every session, and can perform every single task … and not surprisingly is a favorite with the customers.
Jerry is just one of those special folks that come along from time to time, making a huge difference in the lives of so many people. We are fortunate to be in his path.
It is with the utmost respect and gratitude that we recognize a good friend, Jerry Partsch, as our 2008-2009 Knight of the Year.
YMOY
This young man continues to be very active in the Squires, the church and his school … not to mention being a big help right here at the hall, working right along side his dad. He is an Altar Server at All Saints, as well as at our Council Healing Mass, Installation of Officers and funerals. He is a recipient of the Recruitment Award for the Queen Isabelle Squires Circle. His social life is also quite full … participating in three different sports (football, wrestling and basketball), and being a member of the school guitar club … and has been able to maintain a solid B average in his first year of high school.
He is a great example of a young catholic Gentleman, always there to help his parents with his two younger siblings and teaches them the right way of doing things by example. Compliments are plentiful from his teachers, coaches, and Squire Leader. His kindness and willingness to help others is obvious through his actions. He just seems to have the knack of being in the right place at the right time to lend the helping hand!
Please join us in congratulating Danny Bordner, our 2008-2009 Young Man of the Year.
YLOY
This young lady is very active in the Squire Roses, her school and community. As Chief Squire Rose, she assists the Squire Rose Counselor in all aspects, including meeting preparations and execution. She has recruited several new Roses and participates in spiritual formation and service activities. At school she has maintained a B+ average while being a member of the basketball, volleyball and softball teams. (She is the defending George Brent Free Throw Champion in her bracket). She is a member of the All Saints School Young Peoples Choir, and assists at the nursing home bingos, and Christmas parties.
She certainly is someone we can be proud to hold up and say … this is a young Catholic Lady … Personality, dedication, and just living her faith … her energy and enthusiasm is contagious !!
Please join us in recognizing Rachel Lewandowski as our 2008-2009 Young Woman of the Year.
