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K. OF C. EXECUTIVE 2003-04

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CHAPLAIN

Fr. Leo Lariviere. . . . . . . . 726-5127

DISTRICT DEPUTY

Gord Edwards (Cheryl). . . . . 737-6633

DISTRICT WARDEN

GRAND KNIGHT

Chuck (Marla) Roy. . . . . . 735-2825

DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT

Dave (Debbie) Taylor. . . . . 737-8887

CHANCELLOR

Jim (Margaret) Biggs. . . . . . 735-5457

RECORDER

Paul (Angela) Sylvester . . . . . 726-6357

FINANCIAL SECRETARY

Dale (Marcella) Martin. . . . . 776-8907

TREASURER

Ron Hamelin. . . . . . . . . 733-6793

ADVOCATE

Murray (Madeline) Kirzinger. . . 776-9578

LECTURER

Gary (PennyY Gardin. . . . . . 726-5050

TRUSTEES

Larry (Laura Lee) Bezaire. . . . 736-5267

Kevin (Michelle)Langlois. . . . 726-5013

Frank (Deirdre) Van der Pryt. . . 726-5182

WARDEN

Chris (Kelly) Bergeron. . . . . 726-5383

OUTSIDE GUARD

Bob Renaud. . . . . . . . . 726-6877

INSIDE GUARD

Russ (Rose Marie) Dalpee. . . . 726-6531

PAST GRAND KNIGHT

Elie (Linda) Bertrand. . . . . . 776-5073 K. OF C. MEETING

SECOND WED. OF EVERY MONTH

DINNER 6:30 P.M. MEETING 7:30 PM

CHARITIES MEETING – SEE CALENDAR

COLUMBIAN CLUB MEETING

FOURTH WED. OF EVERY MONTH

MEETING 7:00 PM

FAMILY

WEB SITE - www.kofcmcgregor2844.com

NOV. 8^TH

ANNUAL BANQUET

NOV. 12^TH

DINNER MEETING

FISH FRY

NOV, 14^TH AND 28^TH

NOV. 17^TH

BYLAWS MEETING

NOV. 21^ST

SPAGHETTI DINNER

NOV. 30^TH

SQUIRES TOY BINGO

PLEASE NOTE:

THE HALL AND CLUB ROOM ARE NOW NON SMOKING

JUST A REMINDER THAT YOU CAN SAVE THE KC SOME $ BY EITHER GETTING YOUR BULLETIN THROUGH EMAIL OR OFF THE WEB. CONTACT MURRAY

KIRZINGER 776-9578 FOR MORE INF.

INTERESTED IN A BLOOD DRIVE

CONTACT THE GRAND KNIGHT OR ANYONE ON THE EXECUTIVE

PLEASE NOTE: SUNDAYS BAR OPEN 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM

ATTEND AND HELP OUT

AT THE KC FUNCTIONS

YOUR SUPPORT

WILL HELP MAKE OUR

COUNCIL SUCCEED

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COLUMBIAN CLUB

2003-04

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PRESIDENT

Jim Biggs . . . . . . . . . . 735-5457

VICE-PRESIDENT

Elie Bertrand. . . . . . . . . 776-5073

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chuck Roy. . . . . . . . . . 735-2825

Gary Gardin. . . . . . . . . 726-5050

Dale Martin. . . . . . . . . . 776-8907

Frank Van der Pryt. . . . . . . 726-5182

Murray Kirzinger. . . . . . . . 776-9578

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MCGREGORETTES EXECUTIVE

2003-04

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PRESIDENT

Deirdre Van der Pryt. . . . . . 726-5182

1ST VICE-PRESIDENT

Wendy Morand. . . . . . . . 726-5071

2ND VICE-PRESIDENT

Pauline Leclair. . . . . . . . 726-5197

RECORDING SECRETARY

Angela Sylvester. . . . . . . . 726-6357

CORRESPONDENCE SECRETARY

Margaret Biggs. . . . . . . . 735-5457

TREASURER

Diane King. . . . . . . . . . 726-9670

PAST PRESIDENT

Janet Moore. . . . . . . . . . 776-5022

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IN CASE OF ILLNESS OR DEATH IN THE FAMILY PLEASE NOTIFY:

MCGREGORETTES - BETTY DEBLOIS AT 726-6391 OR 726-6307 AT WORK

KNIGHTS – SUE DESCHAMPS AT 726-6494

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KC INSURANCE - YOUR AGENT

JEREMIE BORNAIS

519-736-7983 OR

1-866-683-1355

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COLUMBIAN SQUIRES TRAINING TOMORROWS LEADERS TODAY!

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For The Entire Family

CHAPLAINS REPORT

Brothers;

Traditionally and from time immemorial, November has been looked on as the “Month of the Holy Souls” in Church liturgies and devotions.

It was-and is-a time for remembering deceased members of one’s family and friends and neighbours who had gone before us into the Hereafter. It was a time for extra prayers and Masses “for the repose of their souls.” It was a time for visiting cemeteries, for laying wreaths and flowers on graves, for a fresh surge of grief and mourning.

Yet it was – and is – much more.

November is a special time for renewing our faith in two great Christian beliefs: the resurrection of the dead and the Communion of Saints.

The doctrine of the communion of saints views the entire Church, heavenly and earthly, as a fellowship of persons legally joined to form a body or corporation in other words, a company. Or more precisely, a “Co-op” whose assets are shares in the blessings of eternal salvation.

All can help each other in this “co-op” and are pledged to do so. I received unity not from any codified set of bylaws, but from its fellowship with Christ. In fact, it is the “body of Christ,” and He acts through it.

November should, more properly, be a month of joy rather than sorrow. It can serve to make us more aware of what is involved in all this fellowship with Christ, of the abiding closeness of the heavenly Church and the pilgrim Church on earth.

Consoling thoughts these. But spare a thought too for all those who have not been joined to that eternal “co-op”.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.

Yours in Christ,

Fr. Leo Lariviere

Chaplain

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GRAND KNIGHT’S REPORT

Brothers;

We truly hope that every brother and their families had a safe & Happy Thanksgiving Holiday! October was a very busy month and as we get closer to the holiday season, it will be much busier.

Please keep our Recorder Brother Paul Sylvester & his family in your prayers on the recent passing of Paul’s mother on October 18^th.

The Columbian Squires held their thanksgiving basket bingo on October 5^th. I had the privilege of working with all the squires at the bingo. They were very professional and did an outstanding job.

On October 18^th, we hosted a Steak BBQ fundraiser for St. Ursula School for their year end trip to Quebec. We served just under 300 people. Thank you to all the volunteers that help put this function on, especially all the help the day before and the day of the function. Dale & Marcella Martin, Dave & Debbie Taylor, Jerry & Becky Drouillard, and Kevin Langlois. Thanks to our Barbeque Brothers Chris Bergeron & Murray Kirzinger and our bartenders Cory Drouillard, Crazy Bob, my wife Marla. And last but not least Janice Brockman & our Hall Manager Sue Deschamp for their help. With everyone’s commitment & hard work, we had a very successful fundraiser for the Grade 8 students of St. Ursula.

On October 19, the Knights cooked breakfast for the CWL Mother / Daughter breakfast. A job well done. Thanks to all the brothers who help prepare all the food. Gord Renaud, Dave Taylor, Chris Bergeron, Russ Dalpee, Dale Martin, Frank Pigeon, Hector Lucier & myself. Special thanks to Councilor Debbie Taylor & the Squirettes of Mary for their assistance in helping setting up that hall, running the food out & cleaning the tables. Thanks for a Great Job!

The Spaghetti Dinners are held the 3^rd Friday of every month in the clubroom. Please come out and enjoy a great value. You get Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic Bread & coffee for only $ 4.00 per person. The Spaghetti Dinners are one of the many fundraisers that we do on a regular basis. Please come out and support our efforts & enjoy this great meal. Thanks to our volunteer workers Linda Bertrand, Marcella Martin & Kevin Langlois.

This Month’s Fish Fry(s) for November are sponsored by the Squirettes Of Mary. They are on the 2^nd & 4^th Friday of every month.

Our Membership drive is going very well. We have quite a number of Catholic Gentlemen who will be going through their degrees very shortly. We are doing very well & I feel that we will not only meet our membership quota this year, we will probably exceed our quota. Along with our membership quota, we must also meet our Insurance quota. If you have not taken advantage of the many fraternal benefits that are available to you as a member, please give our Insurance Agent Bro. Jeremie Bornais a call. There are many wonderful products that the Knights of Columbus has to offer. If any Brother would like to sponsor a Catholic Gentlemen, please get in touch with Bro. Jim Biggs or myself.

Our 62^nd Annual Banquet is fast approaching. For any last minute tickets, please contact our Chairman Bro. Paul Sylvester @ 726-6357. Tickets will not be sold at the door, as they are on a 1^st come reserved basis.

The Squires will be holding their Annual Toy Bingo on Sunday November 30^th. Please come out & support the Squires, as this is one of their biggest fundraiser events of the year.

And last but not least a reminder to all Past Grand Knights of our Council. The annual bylaw meeting will be held @ our hall on Monday November 17^th@ 7:00 PM. All PGK’s are welcome as always. An assortment of Sandwiches & refreshments will be served following the meeting.

In closing, have a great month and Brothers please get involved in your Council!

Fraternally Yours,

Chuck Roy

Grand Knight

DISTRICT DEPUTIES REPORT

Dear Brothers;

The October blitz has proven to be a great membership tool for most of the councils I have talked with. They have had teams at the masses and handed out prospect cards to many potential members. The follow up with information meetings and open houses at the councils will prove to be the icing on the cake. Once we can talk one on one with these potential members I am sure that we can sway many of them into joining our ranks. I cannot emphasize enough the importance of new members to our councils. We need new blood to help us continue to move forward with our wonderful charity work. They cannot only bring relief to the work load at fundraisers but new ideas as well. We need to get them involved as soon as we can. Make them feel that they are truly apart of something great. This is something that the active brothers already know. The membership drive does not stop here with the blitz in October it is a year round endeavour. The membership must continue to follow up on the prospects that they have met in the membership drive. They must also continue to look for those men who may have been missed by the blitz. If you have helped the membership directors at the masses and at the information follow up meeting it does not stop there. You must not leave it all up to the chairmen, after all they can not be expected to do it all themselves. Let the membership director know that you can continue to help follow up on a couple of prospects. Pick someone you may know and talk with them. Close the deal so to speak. Remember we have the state membership chairman here in District 88 lets make him proud of us.

I would also like to take this opportunity to introduce my District Warden Brother Ron Ducharme of Essex council. He volunteered to take on this role for me this year and help with the District 88 business. He has been traveling to all the councils in the district with me to get to know all of you. I thought I would announce it in the newsletters as well so those of you who may not have missed us at your meeting. I am looking forward to working with Brother Ron for the balance of this term. He will be of great help in the district. We will let you know what we can do in the way of degrees once all the new members have been signed up and we can get the total numbers from each council.

Fraternally

Gordon Edwards

District Deputy, District 88

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COLUMBIAN CLUB

SMOKE FREE POLICY

On October 1^st Knights of Columbus Council #2844 of McGregor affected a “No Smoking Policy” in support of the Essex County’s Smoke Free By-Laws (Smoking in Public Places AND Smoking in Workplaces)

POLICY

· Smoking is prohibited by ‘any’ persons within ALL interior areas of the K. of C. Council’s building located at 9560 Walker Road, McGregor.

· Smoking is permissible outside the described building ‘and’ where the smoker remains a reasonable distance of 9 meters (27 feet) from any entrance doors accessing the Columbian Clubroom and the Banquet Hall.

· All the building’s entrance/exit door(s) shall remain closed at all times.

Please be aware that there are “No exceptions” to the Policy rules and that private Banquet Hall rentals and Club Meetings are inclusive to this Policy. The K. of C. Executive Board and the McGregor Columbian Club Board wish to thank everyone for your mutual cooperation in this transition to make our Community Smoke Free.

CLUBROOM CLOSURES

Reminder(s):

Saturday November 8^th: The Columbian Clubroom will close to the public for the McGregor Council’s Annual Banquet @ 6:00p/m

Tuesday November 11^th: The Clubroom is “open” on Remembrance Day. Please support our War veterans and wear your poppy.

Sunday November 30^th: The Clubroom is closed to the public for the Squires Toy Bingo.

MONTHLY DINNER EVENTS

McGREGOR COUNCIL’S ANNUAL BANQUET

Saturday November 8^th

FISH FRYS and HOSTS

Friday, November 14^th (Squirettes)

Friday, November 28^th (Squirettes)

Friday, December 12^th (Ladies Auxiliary) (ONE FRY ONLY in DECEMBER)

SPAGHETTI DINNER

Friday, November 21st

Jim Biggs

Columbian Club

President

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CHARITIES REPORT

The following charities were supported during the month of September:

U of W Admin. Program/Student Co-op
Various Annual K of C Banquets
K of C Charter Banquet-Council #13335 St. Peter’s Meronite

Chancellor

Jim Biggs

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS INSURANCE

Permanent Life Insurance

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As your knights of Columbus Insurance agent, I can help you design the life insurance plan that best fits your goals, your lifestyle, and your budget. I urge all Knights to take full advantage of your membership. Call me today to discuss how K of C products can help you and your family.

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Fraternal Advisor

736-7983

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MCGREGORETTES LADIES AUXILIARY

Ladies

At the October 20^th dinner meeting, the ladies enjoyed a chicken stir-fry dinner. Thanks to Anita Beaulieu who prepared the meal and to the following KC men – Jim Biggs, Frank Van der Pryt and Dave Taylor – who served the meal and cleaned up.

37 ladies were present for the meeting.

ATTENDANCE KITTY- $9.25 won by Marg Vandaele

MCGREGORETTES KITTY - $9.25 Doreen Grondin

RAFFLE:

(1) Christmas Musical Globe – Anita Beaulieu

(2) Christmas Hurricane candle holder – Pauline Leclair

(3) Christmas Holiday Shelf Sitter – (moose & Santa) Diane King

To date there are 64 members (23 paid for 2004) Dues are due! Dues of $10.00(paid for by cheque only) are being collected by Becky Drouillard (726-5326) and can be paid at the November meeting. Dues will NOT be collected at the Wine & Cheese Social in December. Late dues after December 31^st/03 are $12.00

COMING EVENTS:

Nove.8/03-KC Council #2844 62^nd Annual Banquet

Nov.17/03 – McGregorette meeting at 7:00PM. Pre-Nominations for the 2004 Executive will be held.

Nov.20/03-“Christmas Ladies Night Out” at Paula’s Italian Restaurant in Essex. The auxiliary will cover the cost of the meal (up to $15.00 per person) for those paid-up members who have attended a minimum of 3 meetings from January/03 to November/03

Nov.30/03 – Squires annual Toy Bingo at KC Hall. Bingo starts at 1:00PM

Dec.1/03 – McGregorettes Wine & Cheese Social. Doors open at 6:00PM. CWL and wives of PAID-UP KC members of Council #2844 are invited to attend the festivities. Members are asked to donate various food dishes for the buffet table.

Happy November birthdays to: ADA BONDY, MAGGY LAFRAMBOISE, COURTNEY DROUILLARD, ANNE MELOCHE

Mary Ann Renaud

Bulletin Publicity

ANNUAL BANQUET AWARD RECIPIENTS

	Honorary Member	Honorary Life Member
25 yrs continuous	65 Yrs old and 25 Yrs.	70 Yrs old and 25 Yrs.
Service	Service	Service
Richard Bezaire	Leo Cote	Hector Bastien
Leo Cote	Marcel Girard	Steve Chapo
Russell Gagnon	Gil Gyori	Gil Gyori