Knights of Columbus 3195

HALL RENOVATION

Council members and visitors that haven’t been inside our hall, lately, will certainly be surprised and amazed by the changes recently made. Flooring has been removed and replaced in the entrance hall, cooler, and kitchen. Work on all bathroom have yet to be started, as well as our council meeting room and what we call our "hot room". Grand Knight Norris Simon has mentioned he has plans to relocate the Grand Knight office and re-work the current office, to be used by the council Treasurer and Financial Secretary. That’s just for starters!!

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Welcome following new council members that took their 1^st degree at Bridge City Council Hall on July 31.

The ceremony was conducted by the District’s 1^st Degree team and was attended by our council members: G.K. Norris Simon, Andy Judice, LeRoy Peltier and Reg Garner. We welcome these new members and look forward to them making their 2^nd & 3^rd degree and thereafter, attending and taking part in all of our council functions.

Our Council is very fortunate to have Norris Simon serve as Grand Knight . This is his second term and many things have been accomplished during and with his leadership. Just look around the hall and witness what has happened.

Norris has advised he would like to write a few things in the LETTER and will. All of our Council members know that he is a special person and as so, must wear many hats. Each taking many hours of his time - unbeliever’s follow him for a couple of hours.

His words will appear in his column very shortly. Until then, just give him another “pat on the back”.

Tony Tomplait has done as excellent job of putting our functions, activities and availability for all of our computer viewers to appreciate.

The website he created shows rental dates, pictures of the hall and many interesting view of the parties, etc. we have had - - plus more.

Now don’t be afraid to try your luck and you will be surprised. The next time you are at your computer, just enter: www.kofc3195.com-- and enjoy this wonderful display which outlines every aspect of your Council. You also, might want thank Tony for another job, well done.

Sir Knight Carlton J. Veltz has made arrangements with Father Anthony and members of the Santa Maria Assembly to bring their “Living Rosary” to Little Flower Church on August 19^th. Immediately after 8:00 AM Mass, the church members and Sir Knights will assemble in the new church hall. where everyone will participate in saying the Rosary.

All council members and families are encouraged to attend. This is another way of showing the togetherness of Our Holy Church and the Knights of Columbus.

We recently were requestedby Lois and Beverly May to assist the S/E Texas Interfaith Org. and sponsor a benefit to raise money to assist in the repair of local homes of unfortunate families left damaged by the 2005 hurricane.

Our Council workers turned out before 7:00 AM on July 21^st to start cooking chicken, etc.; then later, serving many guest, viewing an ole’ car show and preparing for a dance that started at 8:00 PM.

Many volunteers from the area assisted with various tasks and we certainly appreciated and needed all of them. To list all names, we would cover this entire page - so a Huge Thanks to all . Don’t forget the “Cajun Popcorn”, which was a big hit with the dancers.

Oh, in case you are asked, we were able to add a little over $30,000.00 for their project. Also, all of the workers commented how much fun they were having and knowing that their efforts was for another wonderful cause.

DIOCESE CONFRENCE IN BEAUMONT

You will always learn something new at the Annual Diocese Meeting for our District which was held July 21 in Beaumont at Council #951 Hall.

Thisyear was reported as a banner year for our council, as we were the ONLY COUNCIL in our district to be AWARDED” STAR COUNCIL”.

Attending from our council were James DeLeon, LeRoy Peltier and Reg Garner.

We closed the meeting around 2:00 PM, just in time to rush back to our hall to help with the S/E Texas Interfaith Org. benefit.

Star Council and a very Successful Benefit - all in the same day - that ain’t all bad!

Do you want to see something special in your NewsLetter, then by all means, let it be known.

What is it that you have heard, done, or expecting to happen that, you think, we would like to know.

What something special has happened to you or members of your family? You probably will say that it isn’t important, but tell us anyway and we will thank you.

Well, just write it down (names, dates, happenings, etc.) and give to me or use my

4.The trouble with bucket seats is that not everyone has the same size bucket.

In order for our Council to offer another scholarship next year, we are planning to raffle another Bar-B-Que Pit with the winning ticket to be pulled at our New Year’s Dance.

We were successful in furnishing 2 - $ 500.00 scholarships this year to local high school students and perhaps the amount can be increased.