Compass Newsletter

September 2008

Volume 12 Issue 11
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Council Meeting.. Thursday Sep 25th at 7:30pm, CCD Rm 209
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July began another fraternal year with a new slate of officers assuming the helm of St Mark’s K of C. While your officers are eager to lead, the success of the Council depends upon each of you. Last year’s officers and council members, under Ron Turcotte’s leadership, set a very high benchmark; however, I am confident that with your assistance we can achieve equally high goals. 

Congratulations to Ron Turcotte for his selection as a State K of C Program Director. The State Council will now reap his leadership talents and organizational skills. Congratulations Ron and good luck
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The June 08 picnic was a great success with over twenty Brother Knights and family members attending. Many thanks to those who assisted with the preparation, clean-up and cooking. Key individuals include Bob Leonard, Larry LeBlanc Pat O’Brien, Cathy Lavallee, Bill Hamilton and Wally Markham. Special thanks to Monica Turcotte for organizing the menu and delivering the food and to Pat and Sheila O’Brien for their donation of food.
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Ms. Shannon Chishohm, a Freshman at the Univ. of Notre Dame, was this year’s recipient of the $500 Rosemary Cox scholarship. Brother Don Sommese presented the scholarship check to her at the June picnic.  

Old Home Days was again very successful. St. Mark’s and St Jude’s Council members marched in the parade distributing over 2000 Tootsie Rolls. Our Pitch-and-Putt activity and concession raised $461. Many thanks to those Brother Knights who participated in the parade and assisted with the booth. Special recognition to Kevin Waterhouse for supplying the soda and ice, Ron Turcotte and Ken Rahilly for assisting with setup and to Jean Desrosiers for the use of his trailer and for helping with set-up and dismantling of the booth, the latter activity occurring during a torrential downpour. 

The Officers’ induction ceremony occurred Saturday evening, August 24, 2008. Brother Randy McClellan, the District Deputy, officiated with assistance for Brother Ron Turcotte and Father Thom Duston. After the ceremony everyone enjoyed a wonderful meal at the Power Wok.

Two degree Exemplification ceremonies are scheduled this month. A 2nd Degree will be conducted on Thursday, Sept 25 in Hudson, NH. A 3rd Degree Exemplification is scheduled for Sunday, Sept 28 in Windham. These Exemplifications present an excellent opportunity for Council Brothers to advance to full Knighthood. Additional details are available on our web site. Brother Knights are encouraged to participate as spectators.

This years’ NH State Council Ball is Nov. 8, 2008 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Nashua. This event is an opportunity to renew friendships established between brother knights. Five couples are required to fill a table and a Council goal should be to fill one table. Let’s make this a memorable evening. Additional details are on both St Mark’s and the NH State Council’s web sites.

A schoolteacher's son brought his report card home. The father said; let's see what you have accomplished. He opens the report and to his dismay sees all bad grades. What do you have to say about this Johnny? Well dad at least you know I'm not cheating.