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NOVEMBER 2015 Pro Fide, Pro Utilitate Hominum ISSUE EIGHT

COMMANDER’S CORNER Commander Brian Rauschhuber KGSJ

Fellow Knights and Dames,As the Holiday season is upon us, specifically Thanksgiving, I’d like to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for all you do. Through this Commander role, I am able to see and truly humbled by the hearts of our Knights and Dames in all the philanthropic efforts each of you serve throughout our communities. You’re really making a huge difference in many lives and families, what a blessing, Thank you! I also want to thank everyone who supported the First Annual Golf Tournament and Summer Garden Party this year and especially those Knights and Dames who help put on the events. We reported last newsletter on our financials, and while we have done very well this year, we are still slightly short of our fundraising goal. Any contributions toward this effort would be appreciated.

I hope to see many of you at the San Francisco White Tie Ball (see page 3). May Thanksgiving celebrations with family and friends bring you peace and warmth that will fill your homes for many years to come.

Yours in St. John,Brian

St. Joseph Commandery News

St. Joseph Commandery Council: Commander Brian J. Rauschhuber KGSJ, Assist Commander Open, Receiver General Chevalier Christopher Worrall KJSJ, Almoner Chevalier Francis J Harvey KCSJ, Goodwill Liaison Dame Kelly Dippel DSJ, Secretary Dame Kathy Wiley DGSJ, Recruitment Chevalier John Wayne Dubois KCJSJ, Membership Jason Papier KSJ, Hospitaller Chevalier Ken Price KJSJ, Caregiver Dame Valerie Burniece DGSJ, Quartermaster Squire Christopher Carroll. Council members at large: Chevalier Evan Baker KJSJ, Chevalier Jeff Strawn KCSJ, Chevalier Dick Garrett KCSJ, Chevalier Larry Hernadez KCJSJ, Chevalier Ray Mendoza KSJ

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NEXT COMMANDERY MEETINGSNovember 10, 2015, 6pmChevalier Jeff Strawn KCSJ848 Lilac WayLos Gatos, CA 95032

December 8, 2015, 6pmCHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE 7pmCommander B. Rauschhuber KGSJ1431 Montego DriveSan Jose, CA 95120

January 12, 2016, 6pmChevalier Richard Garrett KCSJ1723 Dorrance DriveSan Jose CA 95125

February 9, 2016, 6pm (7pm New Aspirant Welcome) Commander B. Rauschhuber KGSJ1431 Montego DriveSan Jose, CA, 95120

March 8, 2016, 6pmChevalier Evan Baker KJSJ12324 Obrad DriveSaratoga CA, 95070

April 12, 2016 6pmDame Kathy Wiley DGSJ2816 Glen Firth DriveSan Jose, CA 95113

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHTChevalier Randy Attaway KSJ

Our featured member, Randy Attaway, joined the Sovereign Order March 15, 2014. Like many of our outstanding members Randy has quite a diverse background:

Randy was born in California, but raised in the state of Washington. At 19, Randy returned to his birth-state and attended College of the Sequoias in the Central Valley and San Jose City College completing his apprenticeship for the Plumbers and Pipefitters

Union. In 1978 Randy built his home in Los Gatos and began his volunteering and community service where he has served the community for well over 3 decades!

Randy has been in the plumbing and mechanical construction industry for over 48 years. He began as a plumber, studied engineering and worked into being a project manager with ever increasingly responsibilities on larger projects which culminated into his current business at AGC Inc. where he is President and CEO.

Randy’s volunteering and civic responsibilities are beyond commendable and represents precisely what Knights and Dames do! Randy has given his time to serve in Board capacities to Ming Quong Children’s Society, Cerebral Palsy Foundation and KCAT (Public Television). He’s served on the County of Santa Clara Emergency Preparedness Committee, Santa Clara County Housing and Community Development Board and the Valley Transportation Authority Advisory Committee. Most of us would think that was enough while also working full time! Randy has also been the Mayor of Los Gatos, and served on the following Los Gatos Town Committees; Historical Preservation Committee, Planning Commission, Community Service Commission, Earthquake Seismic Commission, Conceptual Development Advisory Committee, Financial Advisory Committee, Chair for the West Valley Sanitation District and Chair of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. Randy is a doer, a mover and a shaker and leads by example.

Randy joined the Knights due to the encouragement of some members that he knows, respects and with whom shares similar values. He has been volunteering all his life and enjoys helping and giving to others less fortunate. Being part of the Knights an organization that believes in doing good for others, brings joy to Randy and his wife, Sara. We are so proud to have Randy play an active role with our St. Joseph Commandery!

For Faith, For Service To HumanityThe Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem Knights Hospitaller

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UPCOMING EVENTSPalm Beach Commandery InvestitureNovember 5 to November 7, 2015. Join The Palm Beach Commandery for their investiture, contact Dame Bernadette Shalhoub at bbshalhoub@aol.com or call 561-346-4831.

Pre-Holiday Fundraiser-Social St. Joseph CommanderyNovember 19, 2015 5pm - 8pmVardy’s Jewlery 10227 DeAnza Blvd Cupertino CA, Wine/Hors d’oeuvres, any 5% all sales go to St. Joseph toward our mission. RSVP caroline@whiskydogadventures.com 408-506-1959

San Francisco Christmas BallDecember 5, 2015 Join the San Francisco Commandery at their Annual Christmas Gala. This year at the remodeled Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco. For more info contact Chevalier Walter Joyce KCJSJ wpjoyce@gmail.com or at 650-814-5569

Sierras 6th Annual Reno City LightsDecember 8th 2015Join the Sierra’s Commandery as they host their 6th Annual Reno City Lights. Contact Deputy Grand Prior Brooks Mancini brooks.mancini@btmancini.com or at 775-741-6665

St. Joseph Commander’s Christmas Open House December 8th 7pm (after Commandery Council meeting)1431 Montego Drive, San Jose CA 95120. Bring your guest and a snack or bottle of wine to share. Questions; brian@synacity.com or 408-406-3446

Western Priory InvestitureApril 16, 2016 Join the Western Priory at the Grace Cathedral in San Francisco

Second Annual St. Joseph Golf Tournament and DinnerApril or May 2016! Stay tuned, more to come.

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ST. JOSEPH COMMANDERYDECEMBER OPEN HOUSE

We encourage all St. Joseph member who are not attending the 6th Annual Reno City Lights event on December 8 to stop by for a little Holiday Cheer! The monthly St. Joseph Commandery meeting will begin at 6pm and promptly followed by a time of Christmas Celebration with Knights, Dames and Guests. This is also a good chance to introduce prospective Aspirants to fellow members.

Host Commander Brian RauschhuberChristmas Open HouseDecember 8, 7 PM - 10PM1431 Montego DriveSan Jose, CA 95120(408) 406-3446

For Faith, For Service To HumanityThe Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem Knights Hospitaller

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ST. JOSEPH COMMANDERY RECRUITMENTChevalier John Wayne DuBois KCJSJWe have submitted a few applications for potential Aspirants for the April 16, 2016 Investiture in San Francisco. We encourage you, if you have friends who you have been courting to be a Knight or Dame to please contact Chevalier John DuBois at duboisjw@yahoo.com 408-718-226 or your Commander Brian Rauschhuber KSJ at brian@synacity.com 408-406-3446. John and your Commander are here to assist you in answering any questions your Aspirant may have about the Order, St. Joseph Commandery and our mission, what becoming a Knight or Dame is, its history and our efforts today help them gain an understanding as to what it means to be a Knight or Dame of St. Joseph.

ST. JOSEPH COMMANDERYPre-Holiday Fundraiser-Social

November 19, 2015 5pm - 8pmVardy’s Jewlery 10227 DeAnza Blvd Cupertino CA,Browse while you chat with friends over a glass of wine and hors d’oeuvres, and if you have any jewelry hanging out in your safe or deposit box, rarely used because it’s out of fashion or was just never really your style, bring it with you and consult with Vardy as to how it could be reset and turned into something you’ll love. 

5% of all sales will be donated to St. Joseph Commandery, to help support our chosen charities; One Step Closer, Services for Brain Injury, St. Leo the Great School and Advent Group Ministries. If you wish to bring friends or potential Aspirants they will of course be welcome. RSVP by November 13 to caroline@whiskydogadventures.com 408-506-1959

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ST. JOSEPH MEMBER CELEBRATED!On Tuesday, October 13 our very own Chevalier Christopher Citti KGSJ was inducted into the prestigious Wall of Fame at the Silicon Valley Capital Club. The induction ceremony and reception was well attended by business and community leaders, family members, friends and fans of Chris!

The Wall of Fame at Silicon Valley Capital Club is for personal and professional lifetime achievements

and extensive contributions as a dedicated business and community leader.

The Silicon Valley Capital Club is a business, social and dining club with over 800 active members who help promote business in Silicon Valley and contribute to the community in such areas as arts, education and medicine.

As noted in a previous KOSJ Member Spotlight, Christopher is very active in the community and gives generously of his time and talents. Apparently he is carrying on the family tradition of giving back, as does his mother, Dame Gloria Citti DSJ.

Chris’ sister, brother and even a previous Wall of Fame recipient all had words of appreciation and gratitude; obviously also proud of Chris and his accomplishments.

Way to represent! Congrats, Christopher Citti!

For Faith, For Service To HumanityThe Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem Knights Hospitaller

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POETRY WRITINGS OF Chevalier Peter Verbica KSJThe Stayers © 2014 by Peter Verbica a “tribute to those who add to the stream of life”

It's always the scene of the dead girl they drag out of the river, that they use to try to suck you in: to spend the next two hours, gold coins from the safety deposit box of your life. [Hollywood]

I can't clap for the rum-runners, drifters, hitchers, pimps, and grifters. I won’t romance the car-jackers, hobos, and needle-sharers: I've met all of them, face-to-face. Let them be: to deliberate, jack-jawed and jittery, over stolen shopping carts along the aqua ducts and behind grocery stores. To hell with the gang-bangers, spray painters, and window breakers. I won't glamorize any Bonnie or Clyde: the Tellers are my heroes, shaking after a hold-up: their hearts beating like wild birds in bone cages.

This is the part left out of the movie.

Here's the real deal: It is the standers and the stayers and the hanger-in-there’s who shed the sweat which gets work done.They are the women who tie the knots in the nets.They are the men with sunburnt faces who kill the fish.They are the teens who pick the cots and watch over the babies. They are the firemen who lay down the blankets and carefully close the lamp-less eyes.They are the fathers and the farmers who feed their families. They sit at the table with their children and kneel in church.  They are the board shapers, the weight lifters, re-bar benders, fence fixers, ropers, and sock menders.They take up the shovels, dig the ditches, and set the pipes. They are the planters of orange groves, champagne grapes and walnut orchards.They shuck the corn, chop the staves  and tow the trucks.

Praise the builders and patent-writers, the homesteaders and horse-shoers.  Praise the preachers who spill wine and break bread.  I thank the raisers. I thank the gardeners.  I thank the busboys and the bakers.

This is my open letter to each one who lives and dies on his piece of ground. 

They are the title-holders, the defenders, and the formers. They build temple walls from friendships which stand fast against the void. Hand-in-hand, arm-in-arm, shoulder-to-shoulder, they shine like lights on a ladder against darkness and oblivion. They buttress against the sea. They stare down the barrel and hold the line. 

Too many toasts are given to the force which gnaws at the earth and destroys the edges of what is into an ocean of what isn't.  Sing loudly and off-key to those who suture the bellies, tend the hearth, and stir the stew.

God, forever bless those who make the beds and give us a resting place we can call home.

For Faith, For Service To HumanityThe Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem Knights Hospitaller

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