KofC

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Kitchener Knights of Columbus
Father Funcken Council 1504
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537 Frederick St., P.O. Box 23030, Kitchener, Ontario N2B 1L0
Phone: 519-893-1504 ... ~ ... Fax: 519-893-6210
E-mail: grandknight@kofc1504.com


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LAST UPDATED ~ JANUARY 2012

 

UPCOMING EVENTS...100th Anniversary Logo

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2012 MEMBERSHIP DUES
Make sure we have your correct mailing address.  Dues are the same as last year:
$ 67.80 (HST incl.) if paid by December 31, 2011
$ 84.75 (HST incl.) if paid January 1, 2012 or later
“Don’t delay ... remember to pay.”

Trip Draw:  January 17, 2012 (see below for winner's names)

Annual Meeting of Columbus Kitchener Inc.: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
Blessed Sacrament Church, 305 Laurentian Drive, Kitchener
All members of council 1504, with a current paid up travel card, are welcome to attend, receive information about our relocation and financial position, as well as vote for the 2012 Board members. 


2012 Trip Draw Winners

We would like to congratulate all the winners and thank everyone who participated in this years draw. We look forward to seeing you again next year. The total number of tickets sold this year was 361.

TICKET #    NAME                                      CITY                  TICKET SELLER

1st Prize:
$7,000 Coach Tour of Ireland

#109           Christine Laoutaris                    Kitchener            Ron Bremner

2nd Prize:
$6,000 Alaskan Cruise

#311           Anna Jasica                             Petersburg          Margaret Hughes

3rd & 4th Prizes:
$1,500 Trip to Las Vegas with $500 Spending Money

#119           Wendy, Julie, Chris and Carol    Kitchener            Kevin Schmalz
#059           Dave Schmalz                          Cambridge           Brian Schmalz

5 Prizes of $1,000
#229           Andy Ladzik                             Arthur                 Mike Delenardo
#350           Jamie-Lyn Hebert                      Mississauga       Marillac Place
#193           Andy and Terry Goodwin            Kitchener           Sue Killen
#296           Jim Zarzycki                             Conestogo          Jim Simon
#078           Laurie Clack                             Cambridge          Brian Schmalz

5 Prizes of $500
#407           John and Eva Kruzics                 Kitchener           Emeric Dicsi
#368           Mary Simon                              Kitchener            Jim Simon
#241           Robert Livingston                       Kitchener            Margaret Hughes
#425           Joan Dyki                                 Castor                 Link With Home Travel
#018           Joe Sutherland                          Kitchener            Yvonne Sutherland

10 Prizes of $100
#010           Vaughan Belisle                        White River        Link With Home Travel
#244           Bruce St. John                          Kitchener           Margaret Hughes
#365           Mark Reitzel                             Kitchener            Jack Traplin
#275           Sherri Borho                             Waterloo             Bob Borho
#063           Bob Lafave                               London                Brian Schmalz
#201           Carolyn Shaughnessey             Waterloo              Margaret Hughes
#321           Benoit Lalonde                         Kitchener             Dave Obermayer
#155           Mary Beth Toman                     New Hamburg      Mike Wilhelm
#289           Terry Bodner                            Kitchener             Bill Hess
#206           W. Hunter                                Kitchener             Margaret Hughes


Bingo!

Knights of Columbus Bingos are held every second Tuesday at 1:00 PM in the K-W Gaming Centre in the Krug Street Plaza, 501 Krug Street, Kitchener. Last game usually finishes around 3:30 PM. You can be a winner, play the special games and win cash prizes. Proceeds go to support the many Knights of Columbus charities. Click here for dates.

 


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RECENT NEWS AND
ITEMS OF INTEREST...

RELOCATION COMMITTEE UPDATE (Jan. 2012)

Since February 5, 2010 the Relocation Committee has been tirelessly working to obtain a new home for Council 1504.  Working in conjunction with the services of Ted Scharf and his company, Royal LePage Scharf Realty, there have been close to 50 properties that have been researched and/or viewed to determine the possibility of either a purchase or lease arrangement.  At one point the possibility of constructing our own building was considered. 

The original tactic was the hope to purchase a structure to include many of the amenities that Council enjoyed at Columbus Hall, such as ample parking; kitchen facilities; green space; meeting rooms; washrooms; with an interior of 2000 to 3000 square feet.  However, in our initial search, the availability of  properties with those features was very scarce.   Many properties had certain characteristics that were acceptable but lacked more important requirements.  So in the early days of the search, it was decided to re-focus and concentrate on leased properties rather than a purchase or even construction at this time. 

The Relocation Committee decided that by re-thinking our needs and wants, and eliminating those amenities not mandatory at this time, it could make the search easier.  By considering a lease arrangement, it would allow Council time to re-group and re-assess the availability of suitable properties to purchase.  The Committee’s quest included many possibilities available but were rejected for one reason or another. 
Some of the more high profile premises that were viewed with the intent to either purchase or lease included:

▪ 131 Strange Street
            The former Kitchener Textiles company rejected.  Location and size.

▪ The Rockway Centre
            Refused K of C consideration by the City of Kitchener on their non-denominational religious grounds.

▪ The Alpine Club
            Initially interested in K of C leasing space but discontinued discussions after discovering their monetary needs weren’t necessary.

▪ LCBO on Kingsway Drive
            Lease costs too expensive and over 9000 square feet considered much more space than required.

▪ 25 Market Lane
            Corporation made an offer on this property.  Unfortunately was sold at a higher price.

▪ 37 Bruce Street
            Several viewings with high interest.  Unfortunately lack of parking, price and interior renovations were problems.

▪ 451 Ottawa Street (former Big Brothers building)
            Lacked parking and too costly to renovate the irregular interior.

▪ Crock and Block Restaurant
            Listing price at $899,000.00 considered too expensive.

▪ Post Office building at 4 Third Avenue
            Good building.  Very high interest by other potential purchasers.  Lots of parking. 
----------- Unfortunately too costly as many offers inflated original listed price of $679,000 to over $800,000
----------- even without new roof and interior renovation expense considered.

While these locations were several of the more visible properties available, there were countless other premises that were investigated and rejected by the Relocation Committee for one reason or another.  Either the premises lacked parking, there was a shortage of interior room or it was considered too costly to either purchase or lease. 

One of the major obstacles we continue to encounter is the requirement for an environmental assessment study on some properties.  Ted Scharf suggested that it would be advisable to refrain from considering any property that would require that document.  Even if the price was agreeable and a purchase was made with no environmental assessment done, it could prove very costly if the K of C decided to sell the property later. 

Our group always investigates any lead that may be presented either through the offices of Ted Scharf or from any member Knight.  Please feel assured the Relocation Committee, with assistance from Scharf Realty, will continue our relentless search for a suitable home for Council 1504 in order to return to its full schedule of charitable events it once enjoyed.

- submitted by Brother Gary Megaffin

 


2011-2012 Executive for Council 1504

Grand Knight – James Padgett
Deputy Grand Knight – Ted Jasica
Chancellor – Kevin Morrissey
Recorder – Scott Hyslop
Treasurer – Reinhart Schreiter
Advocate – Dave Obermeyer
Warden – Dave Hudder
Inside Guard – Kevin Walker
Inside Guard – Steve Kraemer
Outside Guard – Mike Szabo
Trustee – Ron Bremner
Trustee – Victor Castela
Trustee – Gary Megaffin
Council Chaplain – Fr. Wayne Lobsinger
Financial Secretary – Brian Schmalz
Past Grand Knight – Michael DeLenardo


ANNUAL CHARITIES RAFFLE WINNERS!
The lucky winners of the draw on May 22, 2011 were:

Prize # 

Prize

Winner (Name and City)

Ticket #

Council #

1

$5,000

Marc Perreault, Hanmer

648926

5005

2

$5,000

F. Van Den Bruggen, Whitby

692270

8309

3

$5,000

Michael Jordan, London

431536

10843

4

$5,000

Denis Piette, Brantford

398152

10340

5

$5,000

Gordon Nichol, Amherstview

375163

9652

6

Walt Disney World Family Vacation  $5,960

Bill McKay, Deep River

192529

5649

7

Atlantic Maritimes Tour  $6,480

Frank Farley, Peterborough

751915

10785

8

Rocky Mountain Canadian Rockies Excursion  $7,720

Bernie St. Amour, Ottawa

561889

14337

9

Hawaii Escorted Tour $ 7,990

Rita Chapman, Orillia

29808

1428

10

Travel Voucher $10,000

Margaret Donoghue, Brampton

310150

9108

11

$10,000

Rita Bereziuk, Brantford

55111

9262

12

$10,000

Conrad Levac, Sudbury

370441

9619

13

$10,000

Navdeep Grewal, Guelph

421590

6024

14

$10,000

Justin McKinlay, Gores Landing

609438

1970

15

$10,000

Norman Emond, Grimsby

41826

1454

16

$25,000

Hisham Marrow, Pickering

571182

15045

17

2011 Dodge Calibre $26,367.10 

Edward Davis, Caledon

302745

8851

18

2011 Harley Davidson $30,088.82

Yvon Carey, Toronto

254502

7724

19

2011 Dodge Caravan Rear ‘Stow and Go’  $34,456.00

Domingo Abug, Bolton

414234

10614

20

2011 Chevrolet Camaro LS Coupe  $35,605.32

Doug Miller, St. Catharines

321562

9222

21

2011 Ford Flex SE FWD $ 37,168.82

John Zalger, Tecumseh

377448

9671

22

2012 Ford Mustang convertible 2dr  $40,832.72

Daniel Abiodun, Barrie

61066

1626

23

2011 Chevrolet Traverse (FWD) $44,415.20

Lisa Cavers, Cottam

640419

4555

24

$50,000

Leonard Chandrarajan, Kingston

236994

7224


COUNCIL 1504 CENTENNIAL TRIP TO NOTRE DAME, INDIANA

Our 100th anniversary was capped off with the trip to Notre Dame University, November 12-14. We had a full bus of very happy Brother Knights and family members.
The weather on Friday was sunny and low 20’s which made it enjoyable to tour the campus. Some of our group was able to walk down the tunnel to the edge of the football field during their campus tour. Our accommodations were excellent as we stayed at the Sacred Heart Parish Center on campus.
We enjoyed a great day on Saturday, stopping off at the Knight of Columbus on campus for a steak on a bun (in 7 home games they raise $60,000 selling the steak on a bun) with a tailgate party and then the football game. The weather was cool and some rain till half time but just being there and experiencing the atmosphere was something to be a part of. Our tickets were all together in the end zone above the tunnel. The final score was ND 28; Utah 3.
On Sunday we went to Mass at the Basilica on campus, and then headed for home.
As one Brother Knight said after the trip: “Since the 1950’s I have watched and cheered Notre Dame, and this trip, especially with my son in my company, was truly a gift.”

Submitted by Brother Brian Schmalz


COUNCIL 1504 CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

We have just finished celebrating our 100th Anniversary of our Council — Father Funcken #1504. It was an amazing week with well-planned events for everyone to come out to see and participate. It was a week of looking back at our past, reading through articles and looking through photos of yesteryears.
To bring the week to a close a Mass was celebrated at St. Mary’s R.C. Church on Saturday, August 14th, and his Excellence Most Rev. Bishop Tonnos brought greetings and concelebrated over the Mass, led by the fourth degree honour guard.  Our keynote speaker for the evening was our chaplain, Father Lobsinger, who spoke on his experiences of the Knights of Columbus and how it has made an impact on his life.
We sat down to a lovely banquet with about 160 people in attendance including various dignitaries such as State Deputy, Arthur Peters, District Deputy, Past Grand Knights, Grand Knights from other councils, politicians, and the mayor of Kitchener. The evening was brought to a close by providing a spectacular fireworks display that illuminated the sky.

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Parish Round Table

Living in service to all is one of the most dynamic qualities of being a Knight. A unique way for Knights to serve is by helping out in your parish. Council members are invited to extend services to those parishes through an established Parish Round Table in which current member Knights help their parish.
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Your pastor would identify the services he requires, and the Parish Round Table Coordinator will then work with members of the parish Round Table and the Council to fulfill his wishes. Operating a parish Round Table is simplified, as there are no elective offices, no regular meetings and no dues are required. The Parish Round Table is designed to light your Pastor’s workload, not add to it.
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Member Knights in the parish would be asked by the coordinator to assist in carrying out a specific parish project, and if extra support is needed, the council would be asked to aid. This is one good way to confirm the reason you became a Knight and at the same time support your church.

Dave Obermeyer
519-741-9366


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