Fr. Patrick J. Ryan Assembly 1084
FOURTH DEGREE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
August 2015
Keep Your Sword Bright For Liberty’s Defense
COLOR CORP COMMANDER
Raleigh Cooper
6634 Miniball Lane
Hixson, Tennessee 37343-4871
(423) 580-6829
Email:rcooperiii@juno.com
FAITHFUL NAVIGATOR
Marv Gabalski
P.O. Box 1447
Dunlap, TN 37327
(423) 949-4927
mcgabalski@aol.com
FAITHFUL COMPTROLLER
C. Michael Horten
371 Hillcrest Circle
Ringgold, Georgia 30736
(706) 937-2539
horten@catt.com
Faithful Navigator
Navigator’s Notes
“The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined efforts of each individual.”
Vince Lombardi
Mr. Lombardi – was, for those too young to know, the legendary coach of the Green Bay Packers.
The trophy for the winner of the Super Bowl is named after him. As I was growing up – I was a diehard fan of the Detroit Lions – perennial leaders of the Central Division. Then, along came Mr.
Lombardi and Bret Favre. I really disliked the ‘Pack’. They dominated the Central Division of the NFL
for many years.
We have 176 Sir Knights (SK’s) in our Assembly – 1084. With so many ‘individuals’ we could move
mountains if we collectively decided to do so. So, how do we begin? If you watch even a smattering
of football, you see several ‘captains’ in the center of the field for the coin toss - they are the captains
of the offensive team, the defensive team, the kick-off team, the receiving team and any other
captains the coaching staff feels are necessary.
Using the football ‘captains’ idea, I would like to have a few ‘captains’ on our team as we embark on
the 2015-16 ‘season’ – I would call them ‘Coaches’ at the Assembly level. They would build teams in
the following areas; Church Activities, Senior Activities, Social Activities, Patriotic Activities and
Community Activities – much like the coaches in my football analogy. I would like to see a local
captain in each category at the Council level, so each ‘coach’ would have captains in each Council
that is represented in our Assembly.
So far, the following Sir Knights have agreed to take on the Director/Coach assignments:
Church
- SK Wes Bell
Senior
- SK Bill Deml
Social
- SK Stephen DeRight
Patriotic
- Open
Community - Open
Anyone willing to learn more about these roles, or if you’d just like to help move a boulder, please
contact me. Marv Gabalski (423) 949-4927 (H); (423) 580-1676 (C)
FAITHFUL COMPTROLLER REPORT
I want to express my thanks to the 163 Sir Knights who have a current membership card for 2015. We have 13
Sir Knights who are 1 or more years behind; 4 from Council 610, 2 from Council 8576, 3 from Council 6099
and 4 from Council 14521.
As of July 30, 2015
PURSER REPORT
COMPTROLLER REPORT
Patriotic Fund
$1,286.13 Members in Arrears
13
Religious Fund
$757.50 Honorary Member
3
th
4 Degree Fund
$1,530.71 Honorary Life Members
25
Certificate of Deposit
$3,000.00 Sir Knights Paid to date
136
Total
$6,574.34 Total
177
ASSEMBLY WEBSITE
www.kofcknights.org
Click on “Assemblies”, Scroll down to Assembly Number and fill in 1084 in box. Click on “Go to this Assembly”.
When you get to our website, save the link to your “Favorites”.
The website will have a calendar of upcoming events, prayer requests, assembly minutes, assembly by-laws
and newsletter. If you have anything you want to add to the website contact Raleigh Cooper or Mike Horten.
Scribacious Mike’s Musings
Pope Francis is bringing a smiling personable pastoral touch to the Vatican. This Pope shuns the trappings of
power, preferring to mix with the poor, outcast, and disabled. He has reformed the Institution for the Works of
Religion (the Vatican Bank) and instituted a Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors to deal with the
scandal of pedophile priests. As Pope Francis said in his homily at the beatification of Pope Paul VI , Oct. 19,
2014 “God is not afraid of new things! That is why he is continually surprising us, opening our hearts, and
guiding us in unexpected ways.” We may expect new things from this pope, some surprising, we need to open
our hearts to God’s Love.
Up Coming Events
August 20, 2015 – Prayer Service and Social – 5:45pm Evening Prayer Service at St. Jude Catholic
Church - Are you ready for some fun? Attention all 4th Degree Party Animals! Rest up and take your vitamins!
Steve and Vickie DeRight are your new Social planners. Our 1st event takes place Thursday, August 20, 2015, at
"Root Kitchen & Wine Bar." Root is located at 313 Manufacturers Rd. Chattanooga, TN, 37405. It's on the North
shore, very close to Whole Foods shopping center.
Root is known for their focus on table cuisine. They use high quality local ingredients to create mouth watering
social cuisine. They have a great wine list and fantastic selection of cocktails.
Please join us for an enjoyable dinner. Reservations are for 7pm, following our St. Jude Prayer Service.
To make your reservations, Please email sderight@henkels.com or call Steve, 423.605.3768. It's important to the
restaurant for us to confirm the number of people for dinner.
SEMINARIAN SUPPORT
The Assembly has adopted a seminarian – Matthew Donahue. Matthew is beginning his second year of
studies. If you want to send a card of support his address is % Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary, 2500
Cold Springs Road, Indianapolis, IN 46222. If you would like to make a special contribution to this effort, please
send a check to Mike Horten, 371 Hillcrest Circle, Ringgold, Georgia 30736. Mark seminarian support on your
check.
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Recent Happenings
After a 7 PM Mass @ St.Jude’s on July 29th. 2015, Victor Williams invested our assembly’s officers.
2015-2016 ASSEMBLY OFFICERS
DIRECTORS
Seniors – Bill Deml
Patrotic – Vacant
Social – Stephen DeRight
Community – Vacant
Church – Wes Bell
Benevolent – Vacant
If you want to serve, contact FN Marv Gabalski
ASSEMBLY LEADERSHIP TEAM
Faithful Friar
Fr. Bertin Glennon
Basilica of St. Peter &
Paul
Faithful Captain
Bill Soffe
(423) 991-6864
wwsoffe@netzero.net
Faithful Pilot
Dwight Ash
(423) 314-5156
dwightash@att.net
Faithful Scribe
Mike Meehan
(423) 894-5856
meehanmfedu@gmail.com
Faithful Purser
Asst. Comptroller
Inner Sentinel
Outer Sentinel
Raleigh Cooper
423) 580-6829
rcooperiii@juno.com
Eric J. Pelton
(323) 622-3156
eric@ejpelton.com
Olath W. Walton
(423) 400-0332
olathwalton@gmail.com
Wade Wheeler
(423)949-4255
Trustee 1 Year
Trustee 2 Year
Trustee 3 Year
Faithful Admiral
Ed Szelengiewicz
(423) 949-7753
lucys@bledsoe.net
Jerry Young
(423) 842—8601
2old2byoung@epbfi.com
Phillip L Daniel
(423) 316-2159
phil_daniel@aol.com
Thomas Tidwell
(423) 886-7081
Field Agents Info -
Mr. Paul Huinker
517 Soddy View Ln
Soddy Daisy, TN 37379 US
423-486-8150 Cell
paul.huinker@kofc.org
tttidwell@yahoo.com