Knight Line
Knights of Columbus
Breese Council #2869
Breese, IL 62230
August, 2005
- CHARITY – UNITY – FRATERNITY - PATRIOTISM -
FAMILY PICNIC
Saturday, September 10th
Please plan to attend our 2005 Family Picnic, set for Saturday, September 10th, at Southside Park in Breese. The picnic will begin at 2:00 pm, with dinner being served at 4:00 pm.
We kindly request that families with last names ending in A - L bring a dessert and families with last names ending in M - Z bring a side dish.
Please join me in thanking Deputy Grand Knight Shane Bowen for planning this fun, family event.
Please RSVP by Sept 2nd
to Shane Bowen
WHAT A WEEKEND!
During the weekend of July 8 th thru 10th, Breese Council #2869 was on the move!
The weekend began with our traditional Friday night chicken dinner, which, as always, was well attended by community members and well staffed by dedicated Knights. Not to be out done, the faithful bingo and lightening crews once again served a large crowd as well.
The crack of bats kicked off Saturday's events, as our council's two teams competed in the K of C State Softball Tournament in Bartelso. In this double elimination tournament, our younger team was defeated in two games, while our more experienced "older" team won the second of three games. We applaud both teams for their effort! An exceptional Texas Hold `Em Tournament, which saw the addition of black jack, wrapped up Saturday's events. Exceeding all expectations, 73 poker players tried their luck with the cards!
The weekend wound down on Sunday with our 33rd Annual Breese K of C Golf Tournament . Like the other events, the tournament was a success, with 31 teams competing, yet also enjoying fellowship both on the golf course and at the dinner that evening.
I would like to extend a SPECIAL THANK YOU to everyone who volunteered at or participated in any of the events, and thereby contributed to their success. Without the help of so many dedicated Knights, Breese Council #2869 would be unable to donate much needed funds to our local Catholic schools and charities. Thus, please always remember that your willingness to give a bit of your time and effort truly makes a difference! Thank you again for your commitment! God bless!
TEXAS HOLD `EM ANYONE?
HOW ABOUT BLACK JACK?
Grab some friends and try your hand at poker or black jack at our next Texas Hold `Em Tournament, scheduled for Saturday, August 27th. Doors open at 6:00 pm, with the dealing starting at 7:00 pm.
DON'T PLAY CARDS?
Please contact Shane Bowen
to volunteer your help -
we always need dealers!
CARDINALS GAME
Sunday, September 11th
Are you a Cardinals fan? Then join us for KC Day at the Cardinals game on Sunday, September 11th, when the Cards play the New York Mets. This event serves as a "thank you" for our Squires and local servers, with remaining tickets being made available to Knights and their spouses.
The cost is only $20 per person for a ticket and transportation. (The bus leaves the KC Hall at 11:15 am.)
Please join me in thanking Mike Niemeyer for planning this event.
Please RSVP by Aug 27th
to Mike Niemeyer (526 - 4609)
Knights Roll Up Their Sleeves to Save Lives
In conjunction with the Daughters of Isabella and American Red Cross, our council hosted a blood drive on July 13th. With 118 community members, including 27 Knights, offering to
donate blood, 97 units were collected, which surpassed our goal!
The next KC Blood Drive
will be January 18th, 2006.
K of C Horseshoe Tournament
The 2005 K of C State Horseshoe Tournament will be held in Effingham on Saturday, August 27th. The entry fee is $8 per person and registration ends at 11:00 am the morning of the tournament.
NEED
INSURANCE?
Contact Field Agent Ralph Langhauser
at 526 – 4687 for assistance.
THANK YOU SQUIRES!
Under the direction of Brad Halstead, our Squires assisted with both the
set-up and the clean-up of the Breese Streetfest! Once again, their service to the community was outstanding!
SELL - SELL - SELL
Please help raise funds for our council by selling your Down State Bar-B-Que raffle tickets. Tickets must be returned to Mike Nettemeier by August 22nd.
As always, THANK YOU for participating!
CONTACT INFO
GRAND KNIGHT
Curt Zurliene
1079 North 10th Street
Breese IL 62230
home: 526 - 2018
work: 523 - 4202
grandknight@breeseknights.com
FINANCIAL SECRETARY
Cyril Athmer
PO Box 124
Breese IL 62230
home: 526 - 0221
HALL MANAGER
Duane Wempe
hall: 526 - 7898
WEBSITE www.breeseknights.com
visit for additional news and info!
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KNIGHT OF THE MONTH
Rich Eilermann
Please congratulate Rich Eilermann, our August Knight of the Month!
In addition to sharing the cooking duties for our monthly meetings, Rich volunteers in the kitchen for nearly all other KC events as well. In July, after a late night of dealing at our Texas Hold `Em Tournament, Rich arrived at the golf course bright and early to work his shift at a betting hole. At any time, Rich willingly shares his time and talents. Please join me in thanking Rich for his service to the Knights of Columbus.
FAMILY OF THE MONTH
Ray and Linda Brosch
Please congratulate Ray and Linda Brosch, our August Family of the Month! During the 2005 - 2006 fraternal year, Ray is continuing to serve our council as the Warden. On a regular basis, Ray also devotes his Friday nights to working at our bingo. More importantly, Ray represents our council at every rosary for our departed Brother Knights. In addition to graciously sacrificing time away from Ray, Linda serves the students of Mater Dei in the Guidance Office. Please join me in thanking Ray and Linda for their service to the Knights of Columbus.
MARK YOUR AUGUST CALENDAR!
Please keep in your prayers the families of our Brother Knights
Edward Gramann, Orville Litteken, and Leonard Schrage,
who were recently called home to glory.
Fraternally yours,
Curt Zurliene, Grand Knight
Calendar
1 Columbian Board Meeting (7:30 pm, KC Hall, Breese)
2 - 5 Supreme Convention (Chicago)
10 Squires Meeting (7:00 pm, KC Hall, Breese)
11 Family Mass (7:15 pm, KC Hall, Breese)
Regular Meeting (8:00 pm, KC Hall, Breese)
22 Due Date for Down State Bar-B-Que Raffle Tickets
27 Texas Hold `Em Tournament & Black Jack (7:00 pm, KC Hall, Breese)
State Horseshoe Tournament (Effingham)
Planning Ahead for September
5 Columbian Board Meeting (7:30 pm, KC Hall, Breese)
8 First Degree Initiation (7:00 pm, KC Hall, Breese)
Regular Meeting (8:00 pm, KC Hall, Breese)
10 Family Picnic (2:00 pm (dinner at 4:00 pm), Southside Park, Breese)
11 KC Day at the Cardinals Game (11:15 departure, KC Hall, Breese)
14 Squires Meeting (7:00 pm, KC Hall, Breese)
16 - 18 Tootsie Roll Drive
TOOTSIE ROLL DRIVE
Please plan on volunteering during our upcoming Tootsie Roll Drive, scheduled for September 16th thur 18th, to support the mentally challenged. You will receive
a work schedule in early September.