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Charity Fund Raising

Pennies for Wheelchairs

Report from G.K. Eardley Adams

The Knights of Columbus in partnership with the Canadian Wheelchair Foundation (CWF) initiated this project. The Ontario State Office of the Knights of Columbus requested that councils throughout Ontario raise funds to purchase new wheelchairs. These wheelchairs normally retail for $600 or more but can be purchased and shipped to 3rd world countries for the low cost of $150 when purchased through CWF. Instead of simply writing a cheque council executive proposed to conduct a fund raising project that could involve the entire parish. Instead of paying for only one or two wheelchairs with a cheque this worthy cause would attract the attention of parishioners and perhaps provide 10 or 15. The Federal Government’s decision to remove the one cent coin from circulation has provide an excellent opportunity to capitalize on this event by collecting these pennies that have accumulated in jars and bottles in our homes. A blue bin in the church foyer is the collection site every week end until December 31,2012. All donations are greatfully accepted including silver coins, American currency and cheques. The project received the approval of Fr. Dominic Barber and the parish administration. To date collected and rolled coins have provide for the purchase of seven wheelchairs.

Unionville Festival

Arthritis Society Raffle Results

Many years ago our Council’s participation in the Unionville Festival began with the sale of strawberries and ice cream. This year strawberries were washed , hulled and sliced by this team.

The success of the Knightsburger at the Markham Fair has prompted the inclusion of this delicious cuisine to the Unionville Festival menu.

Thousands of volunteer hours are contributed annually by council members to raise funds to support Knights of Columbus charities.

In this Issue you will find recent activities and projects accomplished by our members this summer under Knights of Columbus Principles of Charity , Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism.

Issue # 9 August 2012

Basil Gigliozzi and his team of volunteers sold more than 260 books (4000 Tickets) of Arthritis Society Raffle Tickets. Our council received 35% of the sale from these tickets. Approximately 200 hours of volunteer time was expended. Basil organized nine venues for week end sales. Stan Kamski recruited the volunteers. Thanks to all who took their turn in making this project another success.

Mark Your Calendar.

Markham Fair dates for 2012 are September 27,28,29,30 The Knights of Columbus Food Booth at the Fair is our Council’s most successful fund raising event. It is also one of our most volunteer intensive projects.You will be called to schedule your shift (shifts) to provide your talent.Aside from being financially successful it provides an excellent opportunity to get to know your Brother Knights.

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Report from Bro. Knight Basil Gigliozzi

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St. Patrick’s Council #7689 Elected Officers

Grand Knight - Eardley Adams

Deputy G.K. - Douglas Lamb

Chancellor - Paul Heuts

Recorder - George Hall

Treasurer - Joel Marilla

Lecturer - Angelito Martin

Advocate - Mervin Joseph

Warden - Dominic Owusu

Inside Guard - Philip Rantisi

Outside Guard - Monther Al Kais

Trustee 1st Year - Fran Pulumbarit

Trustee 2nd Year - Tony Gutterres

Trustee 3rd Year - Jun Llanes

Appointments

Chaplain - Rev. Fr. Russell Asch

Financial Secretary - Stan Kamski

Service Program Director - vacant

Membership Director - Dan

DiRocco

St. Pat’s Squires Circle Elected Officers

Chief Squire - Ashley D’Souza

Deputy Chief Squire - Adrian Pinto

Notary Squire - Harold Luz

Bursar Squire - James Christopher

Solis Appointments

Father Prior - Fr. Russell Asch

Blessed John Paul II Assembly Elected Officers

Faithful Navigator - SK Ken Ranghel

Faithful Captain - Sf Eardley Adams

Faithful Admiral -SK Fran Pulumbarit Faithful Scibe - SK Angelito Martin

Faithful Purser - SK Peter Hospedales

Faithful Pilot - SkK Philip Rantisi

F.Inner Sentinel - SK Francis Kelly

F.Outer Sentinel --SK Mervin Joseph

F.Trustee 1st Year - SK Robert Tabone

F.Trustee 2nd Year - SK Tony Ientile

F.Trustee 3rd Year - SK Winston Haly

Appointments

Father Friar - Rev. Fr. Russell Asch

Comptroller - Dominic Owusu

Knight of the Year Richard Schneider

Family of the Year Ramon Solis Family

1. Christmas Card KCIC program – SK Richard Schneider

2. Out of the Cold Program, Friends of Dismas, Keele Detention Centre, St

Catherine of Sienna – Arnold Kozik (honorable mention), Pietro Ruberto (Peter

"the chef"), Jim Novelli,

3.“The Call Guy” – Markham Fair, Unionville Festival – PGK Stan Kamski

4. Basketball Free Throw – Brian Armstrong (honorable mention PGK Stan

Kamski and 30 other helpers)

5. Unionville Festival – Arnold Kozik (honorable mention: SK Bob Neugebauer,

SK Richard, Brian, Terry, PGK Stan)

6. Organizing the Markham Fair – Terry O’Connor (honorable mention: SK

Bob Neugebauer, Brian Armstrong, PGK Stan Kamski, SK Richard Schneider.

7.Santa Clause Parade – Jim Smith (honorable mention: Brian Armstrong and

wife, SK Lito Martin, SK Doug Lamb, Basil, SK Richard Schneider, Chuck,

SKTony, Peter, SK Eardley, Jim Smith.)

8. 1st Degree Team – SK Jun Llanes coach and mentor

9. Best organizer for Elections and Cruise – PGK Tim Flynn

10.Best Salesman in the fight against Arthritis – Basil Gigliozzi (honorable

mention: PGK Stan Kamski and Peter Bruneau)

11. Best organizer for all Funeral services – Joe McDonald

12. The “Lone Wolf” most kind hearted person – John Bouwmeister

13. Best all round nice guy – SK Philip Rantisi

14. Most helpful – SK Antonio Gutterres

15. Communications at its best: Kerry Mendonca

16. Family of the year: We had to award it to 2 families: SK Ramon and Lady

Arlene Solis and SK Winston and Lady Leila Haly.(Photo not available)

17. Most accommodating partner and Best Baker – SK Angelito Martin and

Lady Candy

18. Most Valuable Team Player SK Bob Neugebauer and Lady Carolyn

Additional Awards

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Information from G. K. Eardley Adams presentation notes

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Summer Socials

Golf Report

The St. Patrick’s Parish Golf Tournament was held on June

18. It was organized by Bro. Knights Stan Kamski, George

Foster and Jim Novielli. Fifty four men and lady golfers

participate in a double cross over tournament at Mill Run

Championship Golf Club, The scramble format low score was

won by Eric Tappenden’s Chaple Ridge Team The event was

capped in St. Patrick’s Hall with a delicious Italian meal and

a generous prize table.

Boat Cruise

Annual BBQ

The Toronto Islands and Harbour Cruise on June

24, was organized by Bro. Tim Flynn. The Cruise

included a BBQ lunch and cash bar. 25 Knights

and families attended.

Knights and their families enjoyed the council summer BBQ

on June 25. It was the Grand Knight’s opportunity to recognize

and reward the Knights whose hard work made the year a

resounding success.

Membership News - Council # 7689

New First Degree Members: Sam Albanese, Joe Albanese, Alin

Jose, Nick Janczyn, Father Russell Asch

New Second Degree Members: Bernard Katagumpola, Trevor

Haly, Doug Lamb, Ted Lyew Kong, Jom Joseph, Alban

Mendonca

New Third Degrees Members: Andrew Fuyarchuk, Luis

Lewis,Trevor Haly, Jom Joseph, Doug Lamb, Bernard

Katagumpola, Alban Mendonca, Cedric Lyew Kong

Blessed John Paul II Assembly

Welcome to all new members and congratulations to

all degree advancements.

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Report from Bro. Stan Kamski

Reports from Bro. Dan DiRocco and Stan Kamski

New Fourth Degree Members:Doug Lamb,Trevor Haly,Tony

Gutterres, George Hall, Luis Lewis

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March for Life - Ottawa

Participation in the March for Life in Ottawa

on May 10 was organized by St. Patrrick’s

Council. Several bus loads of Knights and

students from Father Michael McGivney

Academy and St. Brother Andre High School

made the journey to attend the March along

with members of our council.

Canada Day Celebration

Milne Park was the site for the Canada Day Celebration

sponsored by the newly proclaimed City of Markham. The

Knights of Columbus Honour Guard added colour to this

festive event. Photo not available.

Honour Guard at Markham City Centre

The Knights of Columbus assisted in the celebration of

Queen Elizebeth II , Diamond Jubilee on February 6th,

2012. John Paul II Assembly Sir Knights were part of this

Honour Guard which took place at Markham Civic Centre. Photo from G. K. Eardley Adams

Basketball Free Throw

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Photo and Report from PGK Ramon Solis

Markham Squires attended the 58th Annual Convention at

The Crown Plaza Toronto Airpot on June1-34. Attending

were Chief Squire Ashley D’Souza and Bursar Squire

James Christopher Solis. Photo at left.

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1) Team Captains please complete an activity report

after an event and forward copies to dphicke@rogers.com

2) Provide digital photos showing events or actities

Include names shown in photo.

3) All Bro. Knights are requested to submit newsworthy

items

Photo from Bro. Dan DiRocco