February 6, 2012

1st Degree Exemplification February 2012

1st Degree to be held February 7, 2011

Our Council will host a 1st Degree Exemplification during our regular meeting Tuesday, February 7th.

If you know of practicing Catholic men, 18 and older, that would like to join our Order, please contact Membership Chair, Mike Sartain as soon as possible.

(Candidates should arrive at KC Centennial Hall no later than 7:00pm, Tuesday, February 7th)

Mike Sartain, Membership Chair

(501) 472-3280

email: sartain.mike@gmail.com

New Conway Signs & Knights of Columbus

The first of two Conway Signs has been completed.  Coming from the south into Conway just before mile marker 129 a huge “Conway City of Colleges” sign can be seen from I-40.  The sign is privately funded with the help of many individuals, businesses and 5 civic groups.  The Knights of Columbus was contacted last year and was asked if we would be interested in having our emblem placed on the sign.   This opportunity was discussed under “New Business” and passed at one of the monthly meetings.

The Knights of Columbus was later contacted about placing a time capsule in the sign.    An email was sent to Mrs. Susie Freyaldenhoven about gathering some items from St. Joseph to place in the time capsule.  The items placed were a Bulldog “beanie baby”, a Rosary blessed by the Pope, an Arkansas Catholic newspaper, St. Joseph Bazaar newspaper ad, a St. Joseph church bulletin and a few other items.  These items were placed in a PVC tube and placed at the very top of the sign inside the “City of Colleges” concrete block.

Plans have been made and construction should begin soon for a second sign on the North end of Conway.

C.E.R.T Training

Below is C.E.R.T training information for the month of December, 2011.

Here is a link for the C.E.R.T. application form

For additional information, please contact David Jedlicka at dave.jedlicka@kofcconway.com or fill out the contact form with the information you’re looking for.

CERT Training Schedule for December.
Monday 12-5-11 Registration and classes 6P – 9P.
Tuesday 12-6-11 Small Fire Suppression  6P – 9P.
Thursday 12-8-11 Disaster Medical Ops.  6P – 9P.
Monday 12-12-11 Light Search and Rescue 6P – 9P.
Thursday 12-15-11 Terrorism and CERT       6P – 9P.
Saturday 12-17-11 Final Exercise and Credentialing 9:00 AM – 12:00PM

Instructor: Dirk Sutterfield / Shelia Maxwell

Training Location OEM – 57 Acklin Gap Road; Conway, Arkansas Contact Dave Jedlicka for Application form to Participate.

Pool Party & Strack Horseshoe Tournament

There will be an adult pool party this Saturday evening from 8:00pm until midnight at the KC pool.

Sunday will be the annual Strack Memorial Horseshoe Tournament. Signup begins at 12:30 with play beginning at 1:00pm.

It’s shaping up to be a great weekend weather-wise, so we encourage you to get out and support these fun events.

For questions or more information, please call Josh Thessing or Mark Bailey, or you can email chris.hoyt@kofcconway.com.

Arkansas Family Of The Year

Our Knights of Columbus council has many proud moments to be celebrate this past year. However there is one that stands out.  The Arkansas state family of the year comes from our council.

Larry and Mary Joe Seiter were chosen out of many families throughout the state to represent Arkansas at the national convention in Denver CO in August.  What better representation for the state of Arkansas than to have Larry and Mary Joe doing it for us.  Their family exemplifies the true meaning of family.

Larry and Mary Joe our council and our St. Joseph community is very proud of you!  Thank you both for all that you do to make our lives much better.

Pool Registration 2011

Our pool is scheduled to open Memorial weekend.  The family membership dues have not changed however any family who wants to use the pool must pay KC pool membership dues of $90 (KofC member).  A registration form must be filled out as each family is posted on the Pool Membership bulletin board.  Each person listed on the member registration form must be living in the home listed on the form.  There is no family exempt from paying family pool dues, this money is needed to cover the cost of paying lifeguards and maintaining the pool.

Pool Registration Form

Lenten Fish Frys Are Back!

We hope you will come out and join us this year for our annual Lenten fish frys at the Knights of Columbus hall in Conway.  Please spread the word and bring a friend or two.  It’s “all you can eat“, the food is awesome and the atmosphere is fun & friendly.

On the menu:

Fried Catfish

Catfish Blackened

Hush Puppies

Popcorn Shrimp

Onion Rings

Grilled Cheese

French Fries

Cole Slaw

Vegetable of the Day

Non Alcoholic drink included and carry-outs available
Adults: $11.00, Seniors $10.00 (Carry-Outs $9.00) / Children 6 to 12, $6.00 & Children 5 and Under FREE

Every Friday

March 11th through Good Friday – April 22nd
Serving Hours: 5:30pm – 8:00pm
514 E. 6th Street
Sponsored by the Columbus Club
www.kofcconway.com

Wildlife Dinner UPDATE

The wildlife dinner WILL be taking place as scheduled this evening! Please drive safely but come out and enjoy the food and fellowship at the Conway Knights of Columbus.

Council 4143 Wildlife Supper

Mark your calendar for February 4th for the annual Conway Knights of Columbus Council 4143 Wildlife Supper.

This year’s event looks to be a great time, judging from the deer camp stories I’ve already heard. We will have lots of prizes for both the young and old alike!  Contact Danny Joe Kordsmeier at 329-3673 for more information on this event.

We will also have the 3rd annual homemade sausage contest. Those of you who make your own sausage can bring your different styles to be judged by an independent panel. Contest will begin at 6:00. Call Robert Halter at 329-6326  or email robert.halter@kofcconway.com for more information.

2010 Knight and Family Of the Year Banquet

The Knight and Family of the year banquet is a wonderful event that honors each of the members that were chosen monthly by their peers throughout 2010 and recognizes them for their wonderful achievements throughout the year.

Our annual Knight and Family of the year banquet will be held Saturday January 22nd. Please call and RSVP for a spot at this wonderful event. In order for our cooks to prepare the cor­rect amount we need to have a head count. You ask how much is it….Well it’s FREE but you have to call and make reservations by Jan 16th.

This event is for Husband and Wives or if you’re not married you may want to bring that special person in your life.  Doors will open at 5:30 for Happy Hour and Dinner will be served promptly at 6:15 PM.  Our guest speaker for this years event will be Monsignor Scott Friend.

Please email or call either Mark Bailey @ 513-0273 – chembai@conwaycorp.net or Jim Pollock @ 358-4047 -
jpollock032@live.com to confirm your reservation.  All reservations must be made by Wednesday January 19th.

Nominees for this years banquet are listed below:

Month              Knight of the Month           Family of the Month

January              Ray Strack                                     Keith Rowe

February            AJ Zinz                                           Randy Welch

March                  Ron Gatto                                      Danny Fields

April                     Bryan “Red” Prewitt                   Al Meyer

May                       Tim Hess                                        Kevin Briggler

June                      Mark Bailey                                   Larry Seiter

July                       Gary Walter                                  Paul Chamoun

August                 Jim Pollock                                   Tim Hess

September          Bob Vandivere                            Ronnie Kordsmeier

October                Richard Siebenmorgen            Robert Massery

November           Danny Joe Kordsmeier            Chris Hoyt

December           Benjamin “Benji” Frizzell           Matt Tucker