St. Johns's Council History of Events for the 2003-2004 Fraternal Year

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JULY 2003

In the 2003-2004 Fraternal Year, Bishop McNamara Council No. 1622 was in MD State District 3. District 3 also included St. Michael's of Poplar Springs Council #10525 in Mount Airy, Archbishop John Carroll Council #11715 in Brunswick, and St. Ignatius of Loyola Council #11815 in Ijamsville, and the new St. Peter the Apostle Council in Libertytown, MD. Our District 3 Deputy was Br. Gary R. Armbruster and our District Warden was Br. Greg Lattus.

July 7, 2003 Council Social Meeting
- PGK Bill Kinsella is seeking new 1st degree team members to fill some vacant parts.
- The Installation of Officers will be held on July 21 at St. John the Evangelist Church.
- PGK Richard O'Connor read a thank you letter from Frederick County Right to Life.
- Discussion on which Catholic schools in frederick County to distribute golf outing proceeds to. Issue was tabled.
- A $1260 check was received for this year's Preakness ushering fundraiser. Br. Jim Concannon and Br. Bud Foss were appointed as next year's Preakness chairmen.
- Br. Richard O'Connor read a thank you note from Frederick County Right to Life.
- Prayers offered bt Chaplain Rev. Leo Tittler.

Two Knights volunteered at the SJPH Bingo every Saturday night throughout the year.

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July 21, 2003 - Installation of Officers was conducted at St. John the Evangelist Church. Exemplifying officials were District Deputy Gary Armbruster and District Warden Greg Lattus. The ceremony was followed by a reception at Brewer's Alley Restaurant.

(LtoR) front row: Michael Czarnecki/Deputy Grand Knight, David Zakrzwski/Grand Knight, Rev. Leo Tittler/Chaplain, John Fox/Chancellor, and David Mortenson/Warden;
Second row, Reddi Cerezo and Mathew Meadows/ Inside Guards, Robert Ordonio/Recorder, Eric Phillips/Lecturer and Jim Concannon/Outside Guard;
Third row Glen Huntington/Outside Guard, J. Patrick Curley III/Advocate, and Joel Tootill, Michael Harrison and Bill Kinsella/Trustees.
Not pictured are Jim Dowell/Financial Secretary and David Satterfield/Treasurer.

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July 26, 2003, Fourth Saturday SHARE Food Co-op Site. Coordinator: Br. Jim Dowell.

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AUGUST 2003

August 4, 2003 Council Social Meeting -SJPH 7:30 PM
- car raffle is starting. A letter stuffing is planned at the GK's house.
- A joint council family swim night and pot-luck dinner at the Fort Detrick pool is planned for August 18.
- PGK Bill Kinsella - Volunteers needed to help with the annaul Leukemia Walk fundraise on Oct. 3.

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August 18, 2003 - Joint council family swim and pot-luck dinner at the Fort Detrick pool. Council Business meeting cancelled.

> August 23, 2003 SHARE D-Day

> August 26, 2003 Ist Degree for Br. John J. Roche

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SEPTEMBER 2003 CAR RAFFLE MONTH

Monday, September 8, 2003 - Council Social Meeting - SJPH 7:30pm
- Motion to authorized additional funds for council haberdashery, approved.
- Motion to authorize distributing golf outing proceeds to Catholic schools, approved.

Council Family Picnic on September 6th at Fort Detrick's pond and picnic area - Br. Bernie Litchfield, Jr. cooked on a BBQ trailer. We had at least sixty (60) brother Knights and their families in attendance.

Early September 2003 - Council Car Raffle fundraiser. Included a booth at the Great Frederick Fair.

September 15, 2003 - Council Business Meeting at SJPH
- Application for transfer (return) into council from Br. Nick Gabriel, approved.
- PGK Bob Weedon died August 28, 2003. Thank you to members who supported his funeral Mass on Wednesday, September 3, at St. John the Evangelist Church.
- PGK Joel Tootill (GK for 2002-2003) was in the Columbia magazine, congratulations for earning Star Council, fourth straight year for Council 1622. - Council 1622 paid a $1 token rent to the City of Frederick City to use their property at 305 E. Patrick Street for our monthly SHARE distribution. - Council 1622 distributed $700 each to St. John;s Regional Catholic School, St. Thomas More Academy, and St. John's Literary Institute at Prosepct Hall for the proceeds from our golf charity fundraiser. - Volunteers sought to provide staff support to the "Light the Night" Leukemia Walk to be held on Oct 3. Coordinators Br. William Kinsella, Sr. and Br. David Zakrzwski. - Volunteers needed to man KofC table at St. John's Church Ministry fair after Masses on Saturday and Sunday. Also, help needed to setup and takedown fair tables. - MD State programs seminar will be held this coming Saturday in Hagerstown. - Br. Michael Czarnecki and Br. Eric Phillips will be the coordinators for the upcoming annual Tootsie Roll drive. - Prayers offered by Chaplain Rev. Leo Tittler.

September 27, 2003 - SHARE - D-Day

On September 27/28, 2003, the members of the Council assisted the St. John's Parish Community during their annual Ministry Fair. Members helped set up and take down for the fair in addition to manning the coffee and donut table and various Ministry tables. We ourselves had a table for providing details on the Knights and our various activities and obtained fifteen prospective new members. We were happy to be joined at our recruitment table this year by our newly re-established Ladies Auxiliary who provided information on their organization. The ladies also had three (3) possible candidates sign up.

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OCTOBER 2003 TOOTSIE ROLL MONTH

October 6, 2003 Council Social Meeting.
- Transfer of Br. Timothy A. Butler approved.
- Applications for Steven F. Heine, William V. Todd, Peter Cove, and Michael S. Collins approved. - Prayers offered by Chaplain Rev. Leo Tittler. - 1st Degree exemplification conducted at SJPH for William V. Todd, Peter Cove. Steven F. Heine and Michael S. Collins were not present.

October 7, 2003 - Ladies Auxiliary meeting at SJPH.

October 18 Ladies Auxiliary worked on the gardens at the Visitation Academy.

October 20, 2003 - Council Business Meeting.
- Transfers approved for Br. Michael Batalsa from Chambersburg, PA and Br. David Vernot from Olney, MD.
- Applications approved for Matthew Coccagna, Jim McCarron, John Fitzgerald, M. W. Lung, and Fred Eisenhart. - Thank you received from schools for golf charity funds.
- Thank you received from Rev. Wayne Funk for help with conducting St. John's parish ministry fair.
- SK David Richards made a presentation encouraging membership in the 4th Degree. - Opening and closing prayers offered by Chaplain Rev. Leo Tittler.

Oct 25, 2003, Fourth Saturday SHARE Food Co-op Site.

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NOVEMBER 2003

Goodbye to Rev. Paul Iaia, Br. Tom George, and Br. Michael Pasquarette who have transferred to Councils out of the area.

November 3, 2003 - Council Social Meeting -
- Transfers approved for Br. Robert Wares from Council 11703, Br. Brian Byrd St. John's parishioner from Rock Creek Council 2797, and Br. Steven A. Elliott.
- Received thank you note from Birthright.
- Donation approved to Carmelite friars.
- Request for volunteers to help with "Effective Fathers" seminar to be held at St. John the Evangelist Church on Nov 21 & 22, 2003.
- Request for Volunteers to assist in decorating for Advent at St. John the Evangelist Church on Nov 29 at 9am and with Christmas decorating on Dec 22 at 6:30pm.
- Opening and closing prayers offered by Chaplain Rev. Leo Tittler.

November 4, 2003 - Ladies Auxiliary meeting at SJPH, 7:30pm

November 17, 2003 - Council Business Meeting -
- Council Christmas party is planned for the 3rd Monday in December, Dec 21. Gifts requested at party to give to Birthright of Frederick. Cash raffle will be conducted to benefit the Frederick Food Bank.
- Volunteers needed on Friday, Nov 21, 5pm, to setup tables and chairs in St. John's parish hall, and on Saturday morning to serve a continental breakfast prior to a parish couples event. St. John's Roundtable chairman Br. Larry Lindner.
- Volunteers needed for Advent decoration at St. John the Evangelist Church on Nov 29 and for Christmas decoration on Dec 22 at 6:30pm. Takedown will be on Jan 10 at 1:30pm.
- Opening and closing prayers offered by Chaplain Rev. Leo Tittler.

November 22, 2003 - 4th Saturday SHARE D-Day. There will be 165 shares distributed, volunteers needed.

November 29, 2003 - Decoration of St. John the Evangelist Church for Advent.

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DECEMBER 2003

December 1, 2003 - Council Social Meeting.
- Summary of recent Family of the Month awards: July 2003 Br. Mike Caznecki, August Br. Dave Shumway, September Br. John Fox, October (?), and November Br. John Satterfield.
- Keep Christ in Christmas youth poster contest received 550 submittals, Chairman Br. Julius Pellegrino.
- Council Christmas party will be held on Dec 15 at the Dave and Cindy Satterfield residence.
- Br. Bill Kinsella was presented the Golden Knight Award for recruiting achievements.
- Star Council Award for the 2002-2003 Fraternal Year was presented by the MD State Deputy Richard Sherbert to SK Joel B. Tootill, immediate Past Grand Knight for the 2002-2003 Fraternal Year. - The 1st Degree was conferred after the meeting on Br. Michael Collins, Br. John Muckenbaun, Br. David Bit, Br. Leroy Roman, and Br. Anthony Munoz. (Historical Note: Only Michael Collins appears in a 2004 council roster, so the others were likely from other councils). Br. Dave Zakrzwski was designated as the degree honoree.
- Opening and closing prayers offered by Chaplain Rev. Leo Tittler.

Monday, December 15, 2003 - Council Christmas party at the Dave and Cindy Satterfield residence. Infant supplies gifts were accepted for Birthright of Frederick as part of our Right to Life commitment. See photos.

December 17, 2001 - Council Business Meeting - no record available, was probably cancelled due to Christmas party.

December 20, 2003 - Fourth Saturday SHARE Food Co-op Site.

December 22, 2003 - Decoration of St. John the Evangelist Church for Christmas.

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JANUARY 2004

Monday, January 5, 2004 Council Social Meeting iin SJPH library with Home Corp. Mtg. & Election of Officers to follow.
- Received thank you note for our donation to the friars of the Discalced Carmelites. - Received thank you from St. John the Evangelist Church for helping with "Effective Fathers" program. - Received thank you from Birthright of Frederick for donation of gifts collected at our Christmas party. - Friday Lenten Fish fry will start on February 27th for six dinners. Will be served in the basement of SJPH.

January 6, 2004 - Ladies Auxiliary Meeting in the SJPH library.

January 10, 2004 - Take down of decorations of St. John the Evangelist Church from Christmas.

January 13, 2004 - 2nd Degree Exemplification at SJPH.

January 19, 2004 - Council Business Meeting
- Membership applications approved for Russell L. Toney, Timothy A. Morean, and Victor E. Cretella, III. (Historical note: Only Br. Toney and Br. Cretella were listed in our July 2004 council Roster).

January 22, 2004 - March for Life - Washington DC.

Jan 24, 2004 Fourth Saturday SHARE Food Co-op Site.

Jan 25, 2004 Youth Basketball Free Throw Competition, 6:30 P.M. SJPH Gym.

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FEBRUARY 2004

February 2, 2004 - Council Social Meeting - SJPH 7:30pm.
- Br. Anthony Giangrande passed away on Jan 28, 2004.
- Thank you from St. Gregory (?) for donation.
- St. John's Church decoration for Easter is coming up.
- All Knights are invited to the "Old Timers" dinner on March 31 to be hosted by Bishop McNamara Assembly 384.
- A first degree exemplification was conducted in the SJPH library and the first degree was conferred on Br. Walter Faron, Br. Jim Ztic (sp?), Br. Thomas Morgan, Br. Steven F. Heine, Br. Victor E. Cretella, III, and Br. Arthur Brett. (Historical note: Only Br. Thomas A. Morgan, Br. Stephen F. Heine, Br. Victor E. Cretella, III, were listed in our July 2004 roster. The others may have been from other councils.)
- Opening and closing prayers were offered by Rev. Leo tittler.

February 2, 2004 - Ladies Auxiliary meeting in the SJPH library, 7:00pm.

Monday, February 16, 2004 - Council Business Meeting - SJPH 7:30pm.
- Received a thank you note from Interfaith Housing of Western MD for our $200 donation.
- We will conduct a membership drive on March 20/21 after all Masses at St. John the Evangelist Church and St. Katharine Drexel Church.
- There will be a pro-life march in Annaplois MD on March 1.
- A district-level Youth Basketball Freethrow competition will be held on Feb 28 at St. Michaels Catholic Church at Poplar Springs, MD for winners of individual council competitions. Winners will be invited to he MD State Council freethrow competition.

February 27, 2004, 5-8pm - first of six Friday Lenten Fish Fries held in the basement cafeteria of St. John's Literary Institute at Prospect Hall.

Feb 28, 2004 Fourth Saturday SHARE Food Co-op Site

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MARCH 2004

March 1, 2004 - Council Social Meeting - SJPH Library.
- We will have a guest speaker at our next meeting, Mr. Beate Frankel form ARC of Frederick County.
- A welcome and recruiting coffee will be offered after the 1pm Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church on March 7.
- Volunteers needed to help decorate St. John the Evangelist Church for Easter on Holy Saturday, April 10, 2004.
- Pro-life tag covers being sold, see our Grand Knight.
- St. John's Council will conduct a Golf Outing on Monday, June 21, 2004 at the Hollow Creek Country Club in Middletown, MD. Proceeds will benefit Frederick County Catholic Education. Coordinator: Br. John Fox.
- For our Altar Server program, we will present gifts to the kids, Coordinator: Br. Michael Czarnecki.
- The Marlyand State Council Youth Basketball Freethrow competition will be held at Mt. St. Mary's University, Emmitsburg, MD on Sunday, March 7, 2004 at 1pm. District-level winners will be invited to compete.
- Outgoing Financial Secretary Br. D. James Dowell is being replaced by Br. Dave Shumway.
- The St. John's Home Corporation will meet immediately following this meeting.
- Opening and closing prayers were offered by Rev. Leo tittler.

Mar 2, 2004, Ladies Auxiliary Mtg. 7:00 P.M. SJPH Library.

Mar 3, 2004, Bishop McNamara Assembly Mtg. SJPH Library, 8:00 P.M.

Mar 11, 2004, 2nd Degree at St. Ignatius of Loyola Cncl. 11815, 7:30 P.M.

March 15, 2004 - Council Business Meeting. 7:30P.M. at SJPH Library
- A recruiting drive will be conducted after all Masses at St. John the Evangelist Church and St. Katharine Drexel Church on March 22/23.
- On Thursday, March 11, Council members Br. Thomas A. Morgan and Br. Stephen F. Heine acheived their 2nd Degree.
- Youth gifts were presented to Altar servers at St. Joseph on Carrolton Manor Chruch, St. John the Evangelist Church, and St. Katharine Drexel Church.
- A 1st Degree Exemplification will be given on April 5, 7:30 pm, in the SJPH gym. Our 1st degree team will be judged by the MD State Council competition. A district 2nd degree will be given on April 13 in the SJPH gym, and will also be judged. A 3rd degree is scheduled for April 16, location unannounced.
- Raffles for a quilt and a DVD/VCR will be conducted during the Lenten Fish Fries.
- Preakness Usher fundraiser is only two months away.
- Charity donation to St. Vincent DePaul Society has been increased to $500.00.
- Elections for new officers will be held during the 2nd meeting in May.
- Opening and closing prayers were offered by Rev. Leo tittler.

March 27, 2004, Fourth Saturday SHARE Food Co-op Site in Frederick.

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APRIL 2004

April 5, 2004 - Council Social Meeting - SJPH
- Approved transfer applications for Br. Richard F. Ammon, Br. Andre Mahfouz, Br. Charles, F. Amereihn, and Br. Timothy J. Harrison. Approved reactivation application for Br. Anthony L. De Marco. Approved membership applications for Michael B. Middeke, Michael H. Meurer, James Mansfield, and John J. Anthony.
- Approved purchase of new Financial Secretary software.
- Approved $250.00 to purchase books to distribute to the parish of St. John the Evangelist Chruch, contingient on approval by the pastor, Rev. Wayne Funk.
- Volunteers needed to decorate St. John John the Evangelist Church for Easter.
- The council conducted a 1st Degree Exemplification in the SJPH gym after the council meeting. The First Degree was conferred on Br. Russell L. Toney, Br. Michael B. Middeke, Br. Michael H. Meurer, Br. James Mansfield, and Br. John J. Anthony.

April 19, 2004 - Council Busness Meeting - SJPH.
- There will be a 1st Degree Exemplification on June 7, and a 2nd Degree on June 10.
- Books "Passion of Christ" handed out at St. Johns.
- Motion by Br. John Fox and Br. Richard O'Connor to increase donation to the St. Vincent DePaul Society, approved.
- Five certificates of appreciation were handed out to longstanding SHARE team members.
- Received a thank you note from ARC of Frederick County.
- Photo available for decoration of St. John's for Easter.
- Volunteers needed to participate in pro-life prayer service in front of abortion clinic in Frederick.
- June 14, there will be a Flag Day ceremony in the Frederick City Memorial Park at 7pm.
- June 21 golf tournament, signup deadline is May 31.
- First reading of proposed slate for nomination of officers for the upcoming 2004-2005 Fraternal Year: Grand Knight Dave Zakrzwski; Deputy Grand Knight Mike Czarnecki; Chancellor John Fox; Warden Bill Wierzbicky; Treasurer David Satterfield; Advocate Pat Curley; Treasurer Chris Shumway; Inside Guards Matt Meadows and Reddi Cerezo; Putside Guards Jim Concannon and Glenn Huntington; Delegate to the MD State Convention William Kinsella, Sr.; Alternate Delegate to the MD State Convention Joel Tootill; Trustees Michael Harrison, Joel Tootill and D. James Dowell.

April 24, 2004 Fourth Saturday SHARE Food Co-op Site.

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MAY 2004

Monday, May 3, 2004 - Council Social meeting.
- Family of the Month for March 2004 was awarded to Br. Eric Phillips
- Motion by Br. William Kinsella dn Br. John Fox to increase budget to $810 for increased cost of car raffle booth at the upcoming September Great Frederick Fair. Approved.

May 17, 2004 - Council Business Meeting - SJPH.
- Applications for membership were approved for Donald S. Kersey, Jr., David J. Baldwin, Donald L. Rohr, and Elias Munoz, Jr.
- There will be a First Degree Exemplification here at SJPH on June 7, and a Second Degree Exemplification on June 10 in Urbana.
- April 2004 Family of the Month was awarded to Br. Joel Tootill.
- Br. Michael H. Meurer completed his Third Degree in May 2004.
- ELECTION of Bishop McNamara Cncl 1622 Officers for the upcoming 2004-2005 Fraternal Year: Grand Knight Dave Zakrzwski; Deputy Grand Knight Mike Czarnecki; Chancellor John Fox; Warden Bill Wierzbicky; Treasurer David Satterfield; Advocate Pat Curley; Treasurer Chris Shumway; Inside Guards Matt Meadows and Reddi Cerezo; Putside Guards Jim Concannon and Glenn Huntington; Delegate to the MD State Convention William Kinsella, Sr.; Alternate Delegate to the MD State Convention Joel Tootill; Trustees Michael Harrison, Joel Tootill and D. James Dowell.
- Fall family picnic is planned for September 11, 2024.
- Preakness Usher fundraiser had 27 participants, earning $1600 before cost of return trip food.
- Opening and closing prayers were offered by Rev. Leo tittler.

May ?, 2002 SHARE Food Co-op Site.

May 24, 2004 and June 7, Budget planning meetings, open to all members.

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JUNE 2004

June 7, 2004 - Council Social Meeting
- SK Edward John Golobic died on 3 Jun 2004.
- Flag day celbration will be held on June 14.
- Installation of Officers ceremony and dinner will be held on July 18.
- $1,134 paid into the KofC Fr. McGivney Scholarship fund with the Community Foundation of Frederick County.
- $50 given to each of two students at SJPH for an Academic Acheivement Award.
- Donation given to RSVP seminarian recipient.
- GK Dave Zakrzwski created a Facilities Committee and designated the following members: Br. Joel tootill (chairman), Br. Michael Harrison, Br. John Fox, and Br. David Mortensen. The committee will make recommendations to the membership on how the funds are to be dispersed. The facilities fund will be used to purchase equipment and other such resources for the council, for our parishes, and for the schools serviced by the council.
- After the meeting, a First Degree Exemplification was conducted at SJPH. The First Degree was conferred on Br. Donald S. Kersey, Jr., Br. David J. Baldwin, Br. Donald L. Rohr, Br. Elias Munoz, Jr., Br. Chris McLausen, and Br. John Mark Hubble. Br. McLausen and Br. Hubble were from other councils.
- Opening and closing prayers were offered by Rev. Leo tittler.

June 14, 2004, Annual KofC FLAG DAY CEREMONY was held at the "Memorial Park" (near the old Armory) in downtown Frederick for ALL Knights, family members and friends.

Monday – June 21, 2004 Bishop McNamara Council #1622 3rd Annual Open Golf Outing, Location: Hollow Creek Country Club, Middletown, MD. Benefits Frederick County Catholic Education.

June 21, 2004 - Council Business Meeting
- After the meeting, a First Degree Exemplification was conducted and the First Degree was conferred on Br. Michael Baker. (Note that Br. Carl Baker was not listed in follow-on council rosters, and was probably from another council.)

June , 2004, Fourth Saturday SHARE Food Co-op Site.