2012 Fraternal Calendar, Blood Drive Jan. 22, etc.
2012 Activities Calendar
CLICK ON ABOVE link containing our updated Fraternal Calendar through June 30, 2012.
Also, please note the "Be Not Afraid Membership Blitz" outlined in the link below. I recently received this notification and thought it helpful for all Brothers to view the web page. There is a ton of great material reminding us why we became members and to help motivate the expansion of our global membership. If the below link does not invoke, then COPY and PASTE to your Browser Address Bar and hit enter.
http://www.kofc.org/un/en/membership/campaign/index.html
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BLOOD DRIVE TOMORROW
GENTLEMEN: I have heard that, if your health allows, giving MAY BE beneficial to your Heart Health. Don't quote me, but this is what I have been told at the Red Cross Center. You know, "like getting an oil change" while allowing you to re-charge your red blood cells. I'm no doctor, BUT ....
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE - St Mary Church Hall
JANUARY 22, 2012
8 AM - 2 PM
HELP SAVE LIVES
Vivat Jesus Brothers
Bob Minasian, Trustee
Membership Dues Update
For those who have not paid you dues yet, please do so now and save the council postage and paper supply expenses from a 2nd dues notice.
If you have already paid, thank-you for your payment. I will be mailing the cards this weekend.
Mike Wojnar
Financial Secretary, 7444
248 685 9192.
Memorial Mass 10 AM Sunday - Christmas Tree Sales
1) Please join your fellow Brother Knights at 10 AM Memorial Mass / Corporate Communion, Sunday, November 27, Bring your entire family for a strong showing of support for our Fraternal efforts while proudly wearing our Council's colors.
2) CHRISTMAS TREE SALES ARE NOW IN FULL SWING
To Assist / Volunteer to work a time slot summarized below, please call one of our four (4) worthy Chairmen at home as follows:
1) Don Green - 248-684-6067
2) Mike Hudspeth - 248-830-4271
3) Bob Sobczak - 248-685-9071
4) Mike Wojnar - 248-685-9192
SIGN-UP SHEETS are also located within our Work Trailer at the Dairy Queen sales location.
TREE SALES HAVE STARTED this Beautiful Friday, day after Thanksgiving;
WHAT A DAY TO BE ALIVE!!
WORK SHIFTS are summarized as follows:
Monday through Friday - 5 PM through 8 PM
Saturday and Sunday - 10 AM through 3 PM and 3 PM through 8 PM
Thank you very much Brothers and Blessings be with thee!!
VIVAT JESUS!
Bob Minasian, Trustee
Christmas Tree SETUP / SALE - Manpower Needed
Gentlemen:
Beginning on Saturday, November 5, and following on Saturday November 12 and November 19, Manpower is requested at the Dairy Queen on Milford Road across from BAKERS.
The festivities begin at 9 AM, each date, to complete mini projects such as WIRING, TREE STAND SET-UP, LIGHTING, BARRICADE AND SIGN SET-UP, ETC.
To Assist / Volunteer please call one of our four (4) worthy Chairmen at home as follows:
1) Don Green - 248-684-6067
2) Mike Hudspeth - 248-830-4271
3) Bob Sobczak - 248-685-9071
4) Mike Wojnar - 248-685-9192
Details to follow regarding the actual date(s) of TREE DELIVERY for unloading and sorting.
Also, WORK SHIFTS for the actual TREE SALES, which begin Friday, day after Thanksgiving, are:
Monday through Friday - 5 PM through 8 PM
Saturday and Sunday - 10 AM through 3 PM and 3 PM through 8 PM
SIGN UP SHEETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR YOUR SELECTION OF TIME SLOTS.
Thank you very much Brothers!!
Let Us look forward to another fun-filled, enjoyment-for-all,
Celebration of our Savior Christmas Season!!
VIVAT JESUS BROTHERS!!
Bob Minasian, Trustee
Recent Hold-Em Fundraiser & Upcoming Dates
Our Recent TX Hold-Em Fundraiser held at Card Sharks on Dixie Highway and Frembes in Waterford was a success; based on history that is!! Less time expended and the same $$$$ results. "That's the way uhuh-uhuh I like it". What song is that from guys??
I want to thank those that volunteered and formed the dynamic teams of:
Bob Sobczak and Gus LaRuffa, Carl Meserve and Todd Diffenderfer, Larry Donnellon and Jerry Klemmer, Co-Chairss Bill McMillan and John Hudspeth, Mike Wojnar and Mike Rabideau (don't you guys also host the Mike and Mike Sports Show??), Richard Kerruish and Doug Sordyl, and last but not least, Tom Gieselman.
Guys, I am thankful that we are seeing new names on this event's volunteer list and THEREFORE spreading the wealth of Fraternity, while making stronger bonds and new friendships; THANK YOU ALL!!
UPCOMING:
1) Membership / Business Meeting at 7:30, Thursday, October 13 at our Church Social Hall.
Please don't miss since we have much to discuss and plan for our remaining Fraternal Year. Bring a Pal / Fellow Member who may have been unable to attend past meetings.
2) TOOTSIE ROLL / "SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN" FUNDRAISER, WEEKEND OF OCTOBER 14-16.
Contact Mr. Harlan Thome, our Worthy Chairperson, at 248-684-1863 to select a time slot and location to ENGAGE those passers-by on the streets of our local community. Harlan and George, thank you once again for taking the Bull By The Horns. I wish I had an Antique Coin Sorting machine!!
Best Wishes to ALL!
VIVAT JESUS BROTHERS!
Bob Minasian, Trustee
July 1, 2011 Thru June 30, 2012 Fraternal Calendar
2011 Thru 2012 Activities Calendar Click on link to left to view, save, print.
Thank you for all your efforts gentlemen.
Our recent Business / Membership Meeting this past Thursday broke records for attendance and participation; thank you all. Lots of healthy discussion / planning.
VIVAT JESUS BROTHERS.
Bob Minasian, Trustee
SHEEN SCENE NEWSLETTER AND ....
Sheen Scene July 2011 - Click on Blue Link to Left to open the PDF formatted file.
What a Summer:
1) Successful Concerts-in-the-Park - Many thanks to ALL who have "weathered" what has been thrown at us.
2) Successful TX Holdem Fundraiser - thank you to the additional volunteers who stepped-up; much appreciated!
3) Enjoyable Tiger Game Outing.
4) Etc., Etc, Etc., No rest for the weary and dedicated.
5) 2011- 2012 Council Fraternal Calendar of Events to be posted soon!!
UPCOMING EVENTS
1) St. Mary Parish Fair next weekend - you will see Brother Knight Volunteers all over the place.
2) St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 5th Annual Golf Fundraiser, Sunday August 28th, Mystic Creek Golf Club, $100 Per Participant with the vast majority going to the needs of the Children!! Contact Rob MacMain for Hole Sponsorship Opportunities and Individual / Foursome signup.
August 28 St. Jude Hospital Fundraiser Signup Sheet - Click on Blue Link to Left to View in PDF Format
VIVAT Jesus Brothers; Enjoy the rest of the summer!!
Bob Minasian, Trustee
Thursday, May 12, Fraternal Benefits Night and Upcoming Events
*** IMPORTANT NOTICE ***
Our Council will be hosting a special Fraternal Benefits night on Thursday, May 12, beginning at 8:00pm in St. Mary's Church Hall. Please note that our council will still have our general meeting at 7:30 but it will be abbreviated so we can begin fraternal benefits night at 8:00pm. Todd Diffenderfer, our council's insurance agent will present special information on the Knights of Columbus, and the benefits the Knights of Columbus offers. Questions are welcome. This meeting is open to the general public and any Catholic gentlemen in good standing who is at least 18 years old is and is interested in joining the Knights of Columbus is encouraged to attend. Wives of our members are also welcome. Refreshments and desert will be served. Our council serves the surrounding Milford area.
TEXAS HOLDEN FUNDRAISER - MAY 17 - MAY 20
Our Council will be hosting our 2nd Texas Holdem Fundraiser at the Shark Club in Waterford located one-half mile East of Hospital Road on M-59.
Many of our fellow Knights have already volunterred to work various shifts.
Slots are open on May 18 from 5 - 10 PM and closing time from 10 PM - 2 AM. We also have a slot currently open on Thursday, May 19, from Noon - 5 PM.
Note: The Shark Club does have wireless internet available for free, so is you have work to do during a lull in the Poker action, feel free to bring your laptop.
Contact Bob Minasian, Chairperson, at home or office at 248-363-5323 or 248-363-4171 or via email at bobm@robertminasian.com if you can fill an open slot. Feel free to poll a fellow Brother Knight to keep you company.
APPRECIATION DINNER
Our Council will be hosting an Appreciation Dinner for Brother Knights and their spouses on June 24, 6:30 PM at Hector and Jimmys. Brother Knights who have been so kind to volunteer time throughout of current Fraternal Year can anticipate a written invitation from our worthy Deputy Grand Knight, Mr. Rob MacMain, Chairperson.
Chairman of our various events held throughout our current fraternal year may send their volunteer lists to Rob, via email, at Flyingmac@comcast.net.
Thank you one and all for all your efforts as well as to your spouses who have been so kind to support your efforts on behalf of our our Council and that our our Community and charities we help support.
UPCOMING EVENTS.
Concert's in the Park begin in June, our Church Fair in August, Golf Outing in August (Don Green-Chairperson) to be held at Mystic Creek, Tiger Game outing (Bob Sobczak-Chairperson) on July 15, etc., etc.
STAY TUNED FOR FUTURE ADVISEMENTS.
Thank you ALL for continuing to make our efforts enjoyable and helpful to those in need.
Vivat Jesus Brothers,
Bob Minasian, Trustee
Thursday, May 12, Fraternal Benefits Night & Upcoming Activities
*** IMPORTANT NOTICE ***
Our Council will be hosting a special Fraternal Benefits night on Thursday, May 12, beginning at 8:00pm in St. Mary's Church Hall. Please note that our council will still have our general meeting at 7:30 but it will be abbreviated so we can begin fraternal benefits night at 8:00pm. Todd Diffenderfer, our council's insurance agent will present special information on the Knights of Columbus, and the benefits the Knights of Columbus offers. Questions are welcome. This meeting is open to the general public and any Catholic gentlemen in good standing who is at least 18 years old is and is interested in joining the Knights of Columbus is encouraged to attend. Wives of our members are also welcome. Refreshments and desert will be served. Our council serves the surrounding Milford area.
TEXAS HOLDEN FUNDRAISER - MAY 17 - MAY 20
Our Council will be hosting our 2nd Texas Holdem Fundraiser at the Shark Club in Waterford located one-half mile East of Hospital Road on M-59.
Many of our fellow Knights have already volunterred to work various shifts.
Slots are open on May 18 from 5 - 10 PM and closing time from 10 PM - 2 AM. We also have a slot currently open on Thursday, May 19, from Noon - 5 PM.
Note: The Shark Club does have wireless internet available for free, so is you have work to do during a lull in the Poker action, feel free to bring your laptop.
Contact Bob Minasian, Chairperson, at home or office at 248-363-5323 or 248-363-4171 or via email at bobm@robertminasian.com if you can fill an open slot. Feel free to poll a fellow Brother Knight to keep you company.
APPRECIATION DINNER
Our Council will be hosting an Appreciation Dinner for Brother Knights and their spouses on June 24, 6:30 PM at Hector and Jimmys. Brother Knights who have been so kind to volunteer time throughout of current Fraternal Year can anticipate a written invitation from our worthy Deputy Grand Knight, Mr. Rob MacMain, Chairperson.
Chairman of our various events held throughout our current fraternal year may send their volunteer lists to Rob, via email, at Flyingmac@comcast.net.
Thank you one and all for all your efforts as well as to your spouses who have been so kind to support your efforts on behalf of our our Council and that our our Community and charities we help support.
UPCOMING EVENTS.
Concert's in the Park begin in June, our Church Fair in August, Golf Outing in August (Don Green-Chairperson) to be held at Mystic Creek, Tiger Game outing (Bob Sobczak-Chairperson) on July 15, etc., etc.
STAY TUNED FOR FUTURE ADVISEMENTS.
Thank you ALL for continuing to make our efforts enjoyable and helpful to those in need.
Vivat Jesus Brothers,
Bob Minasian, Trustee
Business Meeting, Weds., April 13, 2011; 7:30 PM
Note: This month's Membership Meeting (FOR THIS MONTH ONLY) will be one day early at Church due to a conflict with other scheduled Church Activities. See you all there Wednesday, April 13, at 7:30 PM. COME ONE COME ALL. Snacks and Drinks will be available. For those members who have not attended a meeting or been available to volunteer, come enjoy the company of your fellow Knights and learn about all that has been accomplished in our church community to date and yet to be accomplished for the remainder of the year.
LENTEN FISH FRY - This Friday, April 15, we will host our final Lenten Season FIsh Fry. Reach out to friends, family, fellow parishioners, etc., so we can keep all the volunteer Brother Knights busier than ever. The vibrancy of the room is really something to behold; come witness the Parish Unity first hand.
Our next major Fundraiser will be held at the Shark Club, Texas Hold-EM, May 17-20. We have a special need for volunteers to enjoy their time during the Day-Time time slot of Noon until 5 PM and Late Night time slot of 10 PM - 2 AM. Wireless Internet connection available for those who prefer or need this service.
Vivat Jesus Brothers!!
Bob Minasian, Trustee