Fathers Nellen Council 6371
• P.O. Box 322 • 209 South Street • Waunakee, Wisconsin, 53597 •
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| MEETINGS Council Meeting is on Wednesday, April 21st, beginning at 7 PM. Officers Meeting is on Wednesday, May 5th, beginning at 7 PM. | |||||||||
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| Grand Knight - George Rizza has resigned as our Grand Knight. He has accepted a new position with another company that will require his family to relocate. We wish him the very best. | |||||||||
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| Chaplin - Please welcome Father Lance Schneider as our council Chaplin to replace Father Pat Wendler who moved to Dodgeville. | |||||||||
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| Inside Guard - Congratulations to Jerry Frederick for getting elected as our newest officer to fill the vacated position of Earl Miller. | |||||||||
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ELECTIONS
We will be accepting nominations for our council's officers during April and May. Elections will take place in June and installation takes place in July at our scheduled business meeting. Officer candidates must have their 2nd and 3rd Degrees. |
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MEMBERSHIP
Many thanks to all Brother Knights for their Dues and support for "Penny a Knight a Day" and "Culture of Life Fund." If you had not had a chance to drop off you dues please contact Bob Zellner at 849-8559. |
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Knight of the Month
- George Rizza We would like to recognize George, our Grand Knight since last July, as the Knight of the Month. We are grateful for his leadership of our council and dedication to serve our Lord. George has shown us the principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. He is a true example of what we knights aspire to be. |
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Family of the Month
- Jeff and Jane Skoug Congratulations to the family of Jeff and Jane Skoug! Jeff helps with the KC Pancake Breakfasts, worked the KC concession stand at Camp Randall last fall, and works at the St. John's picnic each year. As the Recreation Supervisor, Jeff also coordinates all of the recreation programs for the Waunakee Village Center. Jane teaches in both the Children's Liturgy and Faith Formation programs at St. John's Church. She is also active in, and previously chaired, the Waunakee chapter of the Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) organization. |
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Badger Concession Stand
Last fall our council worked at a Badger football game and raised $870.38. Also, our council worked at the Camp Randall Hockey Classic. Final receipts are pending. |
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Men's Basketball
St. John's School Gym will not be open on Thursday nights until next fall for basketball. Thanks to Rick Maier for organizing this. |
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| Josh Schaaf fund - Our council donated $300 to help the young man with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. A fund has been established for his family at Anchor Bank in Waunakee. | |||||||||
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Charity raffle - Drawing to be held April 24th
If you need more Charity Raffle tickets, we have more. Tickets can be mailed to the council or dropped off at Neil's Liquor. Please contact Paul Endres at 235-2814 for more information. |
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2010 KC State Convention - Wisconsin Dells, WI
The 109th annual Convention will be held at the Kalahari Resort & Convention Center on April 24 and 25, 2010. Our council will be represented by Rick Raemisch and Paul Endres. |
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KC Tootsie Roll Fundraiser for the Intellectually Disabled - April 30th - May 2nd, 2010
We are looking for volunteers to collect donations for a two hour shift that weekend or after mass. Please contact Fred Riederer 849-9204 or email pcried@charter.net for more information. |
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Year of the Priests Presentation - May 16, 2010
On Sunday 5/16 at 10 AM, the council plans to present a K of C Priest Chasuble and Stole to Msgr. Gunn and Fr. Schneider. Following the mass, we plan a reception at school between 11 am and 12:30 pm. We will be looking for help with this event. |
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| Fraternity - Attitude - Integrity - Truth - Honesty | |||||||||
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To receive the monthly newsletter by electronically, rather than by postal service, please e-mail rraemisch@tds.net. |
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