Recovery

 

Brothers, do you recall last June 7 when we heard of horrendous injuries incurred by Brother Jim Shular? Jim was clearing trees when one fell on him, breaking an ankle in several places, 6 vertebrae, 5 ribs, his shoulder, as well as causing two punctured and collapsed lungs and pulling an artery out of his left arm. Jim walked into the regular Council meeting on October 5 after walking to our hall from his home on Taylor St. This an amazing story and a testament to Jim’s will and prayer support from many friends

New Members

 

Welcome to our newest member, Brother William Van Straaten. That surname should ring a bell for members as Will now joins brothers Mike and Steve in the Order. Will farms near Sebringville with his Dad. Brother Jim Gaylor is thinking up a plan for a Van Straaten take-over of the Perth West region for State Charity ticket sales.

Also, we welcome Brother John Bettridge who has been reinstated.

State Charity Draw

 

Brother Jim Gaylor reports that we have received a cheque from State from our ticket sales for $1,133.75 that represents 12.5% of our total sales. This money must be used for donations to charities. We also received $453.50 that can be used for Council expenses. Hopefully we will have tickets for sale before Christmas. With our dropping of the monthly Share the Wealth draw, it is hoped that members will buy or sell more of the Charity draw tickets.

Coming Events

 

Monday Oct. 19 Boston Pizza night, 5:00 p.m. proceeds to Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Saturday Oct. 24, Army-Navy Hall, Right to Life Annual dinner

Sunday November 1 Memorial Service St. Joseph’s Church, 7 p.m.

Monday Nov. 2, Council meeting 7;30 p.m.

Monday Nov. 9 Knights Inc. 7:00 p.m., Council Exec. 7:45 p.m.

Wednesday Nov. 11 Remembrance Day. 4th Degree Honour Guard. Any member can parade to the cenotaph. 10:30 at Legion

Friday November 13 Euchre party $16 per, roast beef dinner 6:00 p.m.

Sunday November 29, Christmas party at Rotary Complex

1:30 – 2:30 p.m. skating; 1- 4 p.m. Tim Taylor Lounge

Friday December 11, Council and 4th Degree Christmas party

Faithful Navigator’s Message

Brothers,

It was good to see such a large crowd at our September dinner meeting. I hope that we can see even more people out for our October dinner on the 26th.

This month brings us our annual Thanksgiving Day holiday. I hope that everyone has a chance to see their family and friends and to give thanks for all of the blessings we receive. We’re very lucky to live in a land of such abundance. Take a moment this month to remember those less fortunate. Know that you belong to an organization that dedicates itself to helping those in need, all year long. Be proud of the work you do with the Knights.

Vivat,

SK Jeff Smith

Euchre

Note: Euchre is now on the third Friday of each month.

September 18th: Jeff Smith and John Price

October 16th: Larry McCabe and Jack Palleschi.

November 20th: Hosts needed.

December 18th: Hosts needed.

January 15th: Hosts needed.

February 19th: Hosts needed.

March 18th: Hosts needed.

April 15th: Hosts needed.

May 20th: Hosts needed.

June 17th: Hosts needed.

Memorial Service

November 1, 2015 Memorial Service for deceased members and their families at St. Joe’s 7:00 pm. Fourth Degree will provide Honour Guard, please contact Adam to volunteer. We will be part of the procession & this year will also have two Sir Knights at front to assist when family members come forward to light a candle.