Edward Douglass White Council No. 2473DECEMBER 2008 Number 6

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!!UPCOMING EVENTS AT E.D.W.

Thursday 12/4 Council and Club Meetings; Ladies U-KnightedSaturday 12/6 Fish Club Christmas PartySunday 12/7 Family BuffetThursday 12/11 Officers and Chairmen Friday 12/12 Knight Life DeadlineWednesday 12/17 Retirees Christmas Party (See page 3)Thursday 12/18 Brief Council Meeting (7:30) followed

by Council Christmas PartySunday 12/21 Family Breakfast with Santa! (See

Inside)Tuesday 12/23 Board of DirectorsThursday 12/25 Merry ChristmasWednesday 12/31 49th Annual New Year’s Eve Dinner/

DanceThursday 1/1 Happy New Year; No Council or Ladies

U-Knighted MeetingsThursday 1/15 Council Meeting (7:30) followed by

Columbus Club Annual Meeting (See notice)

Sunday 1/18 Family Breakfast; Blood Drive (tenta-tive)

Sunday 2/1 Family BuffetSaturday 2/14 Second Annual St. Valentine’s Day

DanceSunday 2/22 K of C Bridal ShowSunday 3/1 Family BuffetSaturday 3/14 Caps-Hurricanes; 7:00 Verizon Center

(see inside)

Coming In April KOVAR WeekendComing In May EDW 86th Anniversary; Memorial Day

Details coming up on all future events.Remember our weekly Council Home specials. Special

review inside!

ARLINGTON FOOD ASSISTANCE CENTER

by John PfundsteinThe Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) distributes

groceries to over 900 families from Arlington each week. These families are referred to AFAC by social workers, school nurses and churches. Despite the fact that Arlington county is one of the most affluent in the country many of its residents are in need of food assistance. Check out AFAC’s website at www.afacinfo.org for information on how to volunteer if interested.

It is about 3 weeks until our annual Christmas party which is on December 18. I am challenging my brother knights to donate $20.00 to AFAC. Please send to or drop off your donation at the council. Address is 5115 Little Falls Road, Arlington, VA 22207. Mark AFAC on the memo line. Thanks for your support

BREAKFAST WITH SANTAJoin us for a breakfast with Santa

Where: Columbus Club Main HallWhen: Sunday, 21 December 2008 - 9:00 am till 12:00 noonWhat: A visit with Santa, a great breakfast, Christmas Carols,

Prizes, Crafts and GiftsKeepsake Photos will be available from Ladies Uknighted for a

nominal fee.

The Columbus Club of Arlington will serve:Eggs, Sausage, Bacon, Ham, Biscuits and gravy, Pancakes, Home fries. French Toast, Grits, Corned Beef Hash, Baked

Apples, Scrapple. Fruit Salad, Juices and Coffee/Tea

SANTA WILL BE ON SITE FROM 10:00 am until 11:30 am to help celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ

KNIGHT LIFE�

CounCil offiCers 2008-2009Grand Knight: Bob Dannemiller ......... 703-685-3795Chaplains: Fr. Louis Gagnard ............ 703-�43-6707Fr. Joseph Giordano .......................... 703-5�8-3800Dep. Grand Knight: Leo Maimone ..... 703-379-058�Chancellor: Thom Galvin .................. 703-53�-8498Fin. Secretary: Jerry Garren, PGK ..... �0�-498-1638Treasurer: John White ..................... �0�-35�-7955Advocate: Jim Savarese ....................703-53�-1514Recorder: Stephen McTeague Jr ...... 703-360-5�09Warden: John Walls .........................703-894-8496Guard-Will GormanGuard-Bruce SpahrGuard-Nate Marceca ........................ 703-309-�45�Guard-Tom Gavin ............................. 703-�81-1434Trustee: 3 years term PGK Vince Long .........703-536-5956Trustee � years term-PGK James Walthall ....703-�41-5815Trustee 1 year term-PGK Art Gamotis ...........703-448-033�6-Point Program: Leo Maimone ........ 703-379-058�Church Activities: Art Gamotis ......... 703-448-033�Community Activities: John Cormany 703-876-4654Council Activities: Art Gamotis, PGK 703-448-033�Fraternal Activities: Leo Maimone .... 703-379-058�Youth Activities: David DeLoatche..... 703-�00-3949Mike Bauer ........................................ 703-�04-9189Fraternal Benefits Advisors: Robert J. Canter, Jr., CSA, FICF, LUTCF 301-95�-0180Robert A. Monagan, CSA, FIC, LUTCF 301-758-1155Stephen M. Clites, FIC .......................�40-375-137�

Committee Chairmen: Advertising: Rick LosaBlood Drive: Ray Fioramonti ........... 703-5�4-1804Charity: PGK Vince Long ................. 703-536-5956500 Club: Ken Goss, Jr., PGK .......... 703-448-033�K.C.I.C: Jim Holland, PGK ............... 703-533-1550KOVAR: Art Gamotis, PGK .............. 703-448-033�Ladies U-Knighted: Susan Walthall ... 703-�41-5815lRight to Life: Bill Johnson .................703-�37-0797Waiters: Bob Muschamp ..................703-�37-8475KnightLife Editor: Steve McTeague ...703-360-5�09Special Activities: Norm Marcocci ... 703-�63-9771Organ Donor Chairman: Jerry Garren �0�-498-1638Membership: A. J. Valinote ...............703-�37-�977Retention: Jim Holland .....................703-533-1550

Columbus Club 2008Grand Knight: Bob Dannemiller ......... 703-685-3795Dep. Grand Knight: Leo Maimone ....... 703-379-058�President: Owen J. Beirne, Jr .......�0�-746-�404 (c)Vice President: Art Gamotis .............. 703-448-033�Secretary: Tim Walthall .................... 703-5�5-6�45Treasurer: Paul Bothwell .................. 703-9�0-1087Asst.Treasurer: Daniel Metzler .... 703-531-9�10 (C)Director: George Kirby, PGK .............. 703-53�-�9�7Director: John O’Neill III .............. 571-437-9415 (C)Director: Jerry Garren, PGK ..............�0�-498-1638Director: Tom Hazzard ......................703-376-1�08Director: David Paduda .....................703-841-9609Club Manager: Jesse Corning ....... 703-536-9656x7 jessecorning@comcast.netOffice Manager: Betty Florence .... 703-536-9656 x6

bettykofc@comcast.netCamp: Eliza Kirchner .................... 703-536-9656 x4Event Director: .................... 703-536-9656 x6 or 7

kofcarlington@comcast.netPool (May-August) ...........................703-536-7578in Case of illness or Death Call

Jerry Garren, PGK .............................�0�-498-1638Council Office .............................. 703-536-9656 x�Council Home ............................ 703-536-9656 x3

Knight Life is published monthly by the Edward Douglass White Council #2473, Knights of Columbus. 5115 Little Falls Road, Arlington, VA 22207-1899. Opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Edward Douglass White Council or the Knights of Columbus. Comments should be directed to the Grand Knight.

SICK AND RECOVERINGPlease remember the following members and their families in your daily prayers. If

you have time, give them a call or drop them a note.

Neil CampbellThomas CoipuramEleanor Dougherty

John GalciusMrs. John KramerEd Sajeski

Jim SavareseCharles Steiner

GRAND KNIGHT’S MESSAGEDecember is a time for celebrations at E.D.W. Our Council Christmas party is Thursday,

December 18, 2008, following the Council meeting. There will be plenty of refreshments, hearty appetizers, wonderful desserts, numerous door prizes, and four raffle baskets at our Christmas party. Breakfast with Santa occurs Sunday, December 21, 2008, and it is always a big hit. The New Year’s Eve Gala, a terrific event that rings in the New Year, happens on the 31st, so please make your reservations soon to attend this gala.

PGK Jim Holland is again busy with Keep Christ in Christmas (KCIC). He is doing a great job. In December, along with KCIC, we can consider contributing towards the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) which needs contributions throughout the year and especially during this month of December. Federal employees can still contribute to their Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) and I would like to remind all that KOVAR is # 42569.

With the Council Christmas Party coming on December 18, 2008 and then the annual meeting on January 15, 2009, we will have the opportunity to present some of our brother knights their membership pins for fifty years and twenty five years with the Knights of Columbus.

In November we held our annual Memorial Mass with more then sixty people present to help in the remembrance of twenty-five Brother Knights who departed us this past year. It is extremely important for E.D.W. that our Financial Secretary, PGK Jerry Garren at 202-498-1638, the office at 703-536-9656, or myself at 703-685-3795 is contacted when we lose a brother knight. We would rather hear the news twice, than learn about this sad event at a later time.

Nominations for the Columbus Club Board of Directors should be submitted to the nominating committee which consists of PGK Art Gamotis, PGK Jerry Garren and GK Robert Dannemiller.

Have a safe and merry Christmas!

Robert J. DannemillerGrand Knight

GRAND KNIGHT’S MESSAGE

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF THE COLUMBUS CLUB OF ARLINGTON. INC.

January 15TH 2009, 7:30 PM Pursuant to the By-Laws of the Corporation, Article II, Section 1, this serves as notice

to the membership of the annual meeting of the Corporation, which will be held on Janu-ary 15TH 2009 immediately following the 7:30 p.m. meeting of the Council.

Please make sure to attend, as there are two very important matters that require a quorum to be present for approval.

First, the Corporation Budget will be presented for membership approval. Second, the Columbus Club will hold an election to fill the vacancies created by the expiring two-year terms of George Kirby, Paul Bothwell, Dan Metzler, Dave Paduda, and John O’Neill III. While all of the incumbents are seeking re-election, please contact the chairman of the Election Committee, GK Bob Dannemiller, via email at robert.dannemiller@osd.mil if you are interested in serving on the Board.

In order to conduct business as orderly and efficiently as possible, the agenda of discus-sion items will be strictly followed. Please submit any agenda items in writing to President Owen Beirne Jr. via email at owen_beirnejr@ml.com by December 22nd, 2008, for prior consideration and approval of the Board.

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RETIREE’S CORNERNovember 2008

Bob Brown

703-476-2086 or jrandsue@verizon.net

This year’s Christmas party will be held on December 17th. Wives, widows & girlfriends are invited. Appetizers will be served at 10:30 with lunch at 12:00. Bridge starts at 10:00.

December Members BirthdaysRichard DeCorps

December Wives BirthdaysPat DAlexander, Margaret Edwartoski, Ann Murphy,

Jean Ratway, Eleanor Sajeski

December AnniversariesBob & Sue Brown

A Good Pun is its Own Re-wordSanta’s helpers are subordinate clauses

Ronald Reganisms“I’ve laid down the law, though, to everyone from now on about anything that happens: No matter what time it is, wake me, even

if it’s in the middle of a Cabinet meeting.”

Merry Christmas to All

Pray for us all

FROM THE DESK OF THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY

by Jerry Garren, FS, PGKYou should receive (or have received) your dues notice for

2009 early this month. If you have not, please be aware that you can mail a check to the Council without your billing slip. In the event that you do, please remember to write your membership number in the memo section of the check. Dues will increase by $5.00 in accordance with the resolution previously passed by the Columbus Club in 2003 to increase dues by $2.00 each year and Supreme’s Special Assessment of $3.00. Regular Members’ dues will be $119; Honorary Members’ dues will be $65, Honorary Life Members dues’ will be $46 (Columbus Club dues only).

Please remember that a “member in good standing” is defined simply as a Brother Knight who pays his dues. But when a mem-ber doesn’t pay dues, he hurts the Council finances, as there are significant costs associated with each membership (e.g., State and Supreme dues that MUST be paid, even if a member does not pay). So, when members fail to pay, they unnecessarily increase the costs to this charitable organization and impact our ability to help others.

If you are having money difficulties, we want to keep you as a member. The Council will help any Brother Knight who cannot pay their dues. All you have to do is to write to fs2473@hotmail.com or call me at (202) 498-1638 and I will help. Also, if you are in arrears, please take the time to call me to discuss your particular situation.

Please be thoughtful…pay on time…Men join the Knights of Columbus for various reasons. If you are no longer interested in membership at EDW, please contact me to arrange withdrawal or, if still interested in membership, transfer to another Council.

Honorary Life Members There seems to be a misunderstand-ing of the rules concerning HLMs and their responsibility to pay Columbus Club dues. As you well know, the Supreme Constitution provides that HLM receive a full exemption from the payment of Council dues. However, this exemption does not apply to dues levied by their “home corporation.” Please be aware that the By-Laws of the Columbus Club DO NOT provide for the exemption, or reduction, of dues for HLMs. As such, HLMs are reminded that they still must pay Columbus Club dues ($46) in order to ensure that sufficient funds are available for the operation of the grounds.

The Council Officers, Columbus Club Board Members, and I are very interested in accommodating HLMs who may be experienc-ing financial problems. If you are an HLM (a treasured member) who needs an accommodation, please contact me immediately to discuss potential options. However, in keeping with the previous ruling of the State Advocate, HLMs who fail to pay or contact me will remain members in good standing and permitted to attend Council meetings. However, they will NOT be permitted to utilize Columbus Club facilities.

Making it Easy Okay, with all of the above having been said, we have been working on establishing an online payment process. Unfortunately, it won’t be ready for roll out this month. Please keep checking my column for more information.

KOVAR and the Combined Federal Campaign It’s that time of the year again. All Federal employees are reminded that it is VERY easy to support the Virginia KOVAR charity through regular payroll deductions made possible through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). Please remember that EDW can receive credit for your contributions when you provide a copy of your pledge sheet to me. Thank you for your generous support.

Deaths I am saddened to report that Father Louis Gagnard, our Chaplain Emeritus on November 3rd. He has served us for many years and will be missed by all. Please keep him, as well as his family in your prayers. We also lost our Past Grand Knight Ernie Klint in October. Please keep him and his family in your prayers.

Merry Christmas. May God bless each and every one of you and your families.

Jerry Garren, PGKFinancial Secretary

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Attendees at the EDW Golf Club Banquet 2008

500 CLUB by PGK Kenny Goss

Our 500 club is a monthly drawing for prizes totaling $1000. We have numbers in range from 000 to 499. These numbers are $5 per month, with a free month for every six months paid. All earnings above the $1000 payout are put into the repair and maintenance fund, to help upkeep our property. We currently have over 200 open and available numbers to win prizes. Your odds of winning are much better than the lottery, and the money you spend goes to a good cause. Please consider joining the 500 club, and call me with questions, I am in the Knight Life. You do not have to be a K of C member to join.

264 George Koerner192 Leo Maimone271 Paul Lutz087 Bob Dannemiller Big Winner

We will hold the next drawing at the December Family Buffet.

THE GHOSTS AND GOBLINS SAY “THANK YOOOOO”

Jim and Janet WalshWe want to thank everyone who came to the children’s Hal-

loween party and made it so much fun. We want to especially thank Betty, Jesse and the kitchen staff of EDW for all they did to set up and make this a fantastic happening.

Thanks also go to Ken and Andrew, Maureen, Amit, Doug, Kate and those parents and members who came and gave their support. We are already looking forward to next year’s party. We will hold that party on Halloween day, 2009. Save the date.

KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS (KCIC)

Past Grand Knight and Former District Deputy Jim Holland has been selling religious Christmas cards again this holiday season. Remember “the reason for the season”and help support our council.

Jim will be at the Family Buffet on December 7 where you can pick up your cards. Jim is also looking for help to sell the cards after masses at our various parishes. Please contact Jim if you are able to help. His number is 703-533-1550.

BROTHER KNIGHTS LOST SINCE THE 2007 MEMORIAL MASS

The following Brother Knights were remembered at the annual Memorial Mass held on November 7, 2008. Please remember them and their families in your prayers.

John J. NolanThomas J. HazzardJoseph F. O’ConnorGeorge R. Koerner Joseph L. N. ViolettePKG Carl F. SoltererFrancis J. SamahaMichael H. SpencerCharles E. McCabeDavid F. HazzardPeter A. TancrediEdward J. MurphyLeslie S. Jackson

Anthony J. CastorinaCharles A. FinkPGK Eugene F. RutherfordPaul E. LacklandJohn R. ManningPGK James F. LillisEdward L. ThomasJohn W. ConnellyStephen McTeagueThomas E. McGlatheryPGK Ernest Klint Father Louis Gagnard

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LADIES U-KNIGHTED NEWSSusan Walthall

Happy holidays to all of you. The last couple of months have been busy and exciting. Many thanks to all who made the Halloween party such a wonderful success. The costumes were awesome, as you can see from the photo of this year’s contest winners. A very special congratulations to our creative Brother Knights who won: Mike Bauer for Best Male and Gerry Garren for funniest (and was he ever funny!) And congratulations to our winning guests including Ann Gerstan, Bob Sobun and Leslie Peterson to name a few.

If you’re ready to get into the Christmas spirit stop by the Coun-cil home where you will see the beautiful Christmas decorations, compliments of Ladies U Knighted. Thanks to all who joined in the festivities.

Please join us for some upcoming events. On Thursday, Decem-ber 4th we will celebrate the holidays with our annual gift exchange. This is a great opportunity to meet LUK members. All you have to do is to bring an appetizer or sweet to share and if you want to

participate in the gift exchange, bring a wrapped gift worth $20. We will be gathering at the Council Home at 7:30 p.m.

On Saturday, December 21st Santa will take a break from over-seeing the hard working elfs at the North Pole to make his yearly trek to attend the “Breakfast with Santa.” Ladies U Knighted will be taking Santa pixs for a $5.00 contribution. The photos will be available for pick up at the breakfast. What a wonderful gift for family and friends! Please see the ad in this month’s Knight Life for more information. Looking for last minute gifts and stocking stuffers for a Brother Knight? We will be selling KofC ornaments and a beautiful photo of the Council Home done by none other than our artist extraordinaire, Meredith Dittmar.

And finally, I want to thank you for all of your support this year. Stay tuned for more news and upcoming events and we start 2009. Hope you have a safe and happy holiday season.

FAMILY “K”NIGHT WITH THE CAPITALS SET FOR SATURDAY,

MARCH 14, 2009!Attention all you hockey fans! The Knights of Columbus Edward

Douglass White (EDW) Council, will be hosting a night out to see the Washington Capitals take on the Carolina Hurricanes in an exciting game of hockey. This event is being organized by EDW’s Special Ac-tivities Chair, Norm Marcocci. The cost is $50 per person, and includes the game ticket, round trip bus transportation from EDW to Verizon Center in Washington, DC, and back, and munchies on the bus.

The deadline for making your reservations is Saturday, Febru-ary 14. If you are interested in going, please send a self-addressed stamped envelope, along with a note specifying your name, mail-ing address, phone number, e-mail address, and number of tickets desired to: Knights of Columbus EDW Council, 5115 Little Falls Road, Arlington, VA 22207, Attn: Norm Marcocci. Also include a check made payable to “Knights of Columbus.” The amount of the check should be the number of tickets multiplied by $50.

The game time is 7:00 pm. The bus will depart for the game from EDW at 5:00 pm. Please be on time.

If you have any questions or want to help, please contact Norm at (703) 263-9771, or LouisianaKnightNorm@gmail.com .

FISH CLUB NEWSby Captain Mark

The Fish Club will host our annual Christmas party on Satur-day December 6. The party starts at 6:00 PM in the Old Council Home. Please plan on joining us that night.

BLOOD BANK NEWSRay Fioramonti

The 2009 INOVA/EDW Blood Drive sched-ule is not set yet. They notified us that due to recent low turnouts they are unwilling to commit to an advance year-long schedule. In fact they may switch from setting up in the lower lounge to sending over a “blood mobile.”

Anyway, we thank all our regular and occasional donors for their contributions over the years and ask that you listen and look for future announcements regarding blood drives. We will notify you of dates via the internet, phone, and/or notices posted around the club. Hopefully if we can increase our donor numbers they will resume a regular schedule.

FAMILY OF THE MONTHJim and Janet Walsh are our December Family of the Month.

They have been invaluable members of E.D.W. for years. The annual kids Halloween party is a success due to all of the work Janet does during the party and in preparing for it throughout the year. Jim is very involved with KOVAR these days after having been our KOVAR chairman for many years. He is a very active member of our Red Coats and you will frequently see him working many of our day time events. Additionally, Jim frequently attends our Retiree lunches in the Council Home. Jim and Janet are steadfast supporters of E.D.W. and they frequently attend many of our events either by themselves, with their family, or with many of their numerous friends. Thank you Jim and Janet for what you have done and all you will continue to do for E.D.W. and others. Please join me in congratulating Jim and Janet for being our December Family of the Month.

KNIGHT OF THE MONTHJohn Thompson is our December Knight of the Month. He is

a long time member of E.D.W. who over the years has repeatedly welded our barbeque pit and many of our picnic tables so we can better enjoy the grounds and our BBQs. Additionally, John has organized our Car Show and this year there was an even greater turn out of truly impressive cars which many of us enjoyed viewing. Thank you John on all you have done and all you will continue to do for E.D.W. Please join me in congratulating John Thompson for being the December Knight of the Month.

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EDW WAITERS - AKA “REDCOATS”Bob Muschamp

Some members have suggested an article about our well-known “Redcoats”. Here is the history as I understand it.

In the early 1950’s when our forefathers purchased the property on Little Falls Road and moved E.D.W, Council there (from Cher-rydale), the Redcoats were established. This started with about 20-25 volunteers as a way for E.D.W. to be able to host dinners for members and wives as well as to host “outside” functions to provide revenue (at little labor cost). Over the years the tradition of EDW “Redcoats” has continued and flourished.

Today there are six “Redcoat” teams ranging in number from about 15 to 40. One team, the “retiree” team enables us to cater to several weekday daytime functions. Many volunteer Redcoats are now well into their 70’s and 80’s; some have been waitering for 40-50 years (It becomes a hard to break habit). We’re always ready to welcome new (and younger) members to fill vacancies and add to our ranks, and keep the tradition going. Recruiting is often done after Degree ceremonies, at the Council Home, or simply through word-of-mouth. Several have joined a waiter team as they had a friend already on that team. “Redcoats” are not paid. They often work 3-4 hours bartending and serving meals, bussing table, etc. as a ways of helping our Council. Once they’ve completed serving, waiters are provided a meal (same as they’ve served), and share in some camaraderie. We have “Redcoats” from all walks of life: teachers, law enforcement, various government agencies and other careers.

Revenue in the “Waiters Fund” is derived from tips from custom-ers and a small stipend from the Columbus Club. An “appreciation dinner/dance” for waiters and wives is held annually.

The “Redcoat” team captains regularly vote to contribute these funds to various charitable and other worthwhile causes. Recent examples include a $1,000 contribution to the Arlington Diocese Priest’s Retirement Fund; EDW’s Capital Campaign Fund-$1,000; E.D.W.’s annual Thanksgiving Dinner fund; the annual KOVAR drive. The waiters fund has also paid for items such as several new, sturdy picnic tables, wrought-iron deck furniture, large, “ten-top” banquet tables; new tray stands and trays; renovations in the “Paradise Lounge” (in ‘06).

This is all meant as general information to all as well as an ap-peal for new members to step forward and join our ranks. Contact any of our team captains; PGK Kenny Goss; PGK Vince Long; Jim Gravette, Jim Walsh, Steve Hilla, Patrick Kerrigan, or myself - Bob Muschamp. If you don’t know, or can’t reach one of us, contact the Columbus Club office, 703-536-9656, ext. 6. We’ll give you a half hour of on-the-job training and you’ll become a full-fledged EDW “Redcoat”.

NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA AT EDWBob Muschamp

Here we are into December with primary focus on the Christ-mas season followed shortly thereafter by another New Year’s Eve. I hope that many of those reading this who have not been to a New Year’s Eve Gala at EDW will give some serious thought to, and then plan to get a table together and join in the festivities. It’s really a very pleasant evening with a very nice group of EDW members and their friends.

The evening starts this year at 7pm with an open bar and light hor’s d’oeuvres; note: beer, wine and soda is available at no additional cost all evening; BYOL for hard liquor. From 7:45 - 9pm a 3-course meal will be served; salad, dessert and choice of entree: prime rib, Dijon crusted salmon or pork tenderloin. 9pm-12:30am dance music by the Jim Bowie Band (w/vocalist), which, in previous years has kept the dance floor full with their fine choice of dance numbers. At 11:45 pm a bottle of champagne is placed on every table; hats, noisemakers, etc. are provided and there’ll be plenty of door prizes (save your ticket stubs). At 12:05 AM (2009) a continental breakfast spread will be available; coffee, juice, bagels, danish, etc. At only $95 per couple you’ll get a full evenings entertainment, food, drink, dancing and good company - and your money’s worth!!

Tickets will be available in Columbus Club office; if/when you call in your reservations you’ll be asked your entree choices. ALL tickets must be picked up and paid for by Monday, December 22nd. Call Betty at 703-536-9656 X6 for reservations. Hope you’ll be part of the expected 225-250 revelers on New Year’s Eve!!

IS MY MIDDLE NAME IS MISSPELLED?

By Steven BrownWe all know that Edward Douglass White, Jr. (EDW) is the

namesake of our Council; but do you know where he is buried? Out of curiosity about his life, I did some research on EDW and found out he is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery in Georgetown. On a beautiful, hot, summer day, my wife and I went on a pilgrimage

to his burial site hoping to find a magnificent memo-rial to the first Catholic Su-preme Court Chief Justice. Instead we found a rather ordinary tomb stone on the very edge of the cemetery, within throwing distance of the Rock Creek. Even more surprising was the misspelling of his middle name. I later learned that

our original charter at Su-preme headquarters also has the middle name misspelled. The unique spelling must have been an irritant to him all his life. I was unable to find out who made the mistake on the monument and why it wasn’t changed. Does anyone have a clue?

For those who would like to visit the grave of our council’s name sake, he is buried in historic Oak Hill Cemetery, 3001 R Street NW, Washington DC, and plot 600 East.Visit the cemetery office for more specific directions. The cemetery is the premier burial location for many of Washington’s famous and wealthy. It is a beautiful site with excellent gardens and well worth a visit

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THINK ABOUT IT…By Jerry Garren, Financial Secretary

The Knights of Columbus was founded specifically to financially help members’ widows and children in the event of a death. Think about it, I promise that it’s going to happen to every single one of us. We all have “a time” and, when it comes, it’s going to be a tear-filled time that will be extremely difficult for our surviving families.

The Knights of Columbus insurance program is one of the highest rated and most trusted in our nation. When those facts are combined with the reasonable rates they offer, I think that the life insurance offered through the Knights of Columbus is a pretty good deal. I know that no one really likes the insurance man (except on the day a benefit check is to be issued), but take a moment to think about what NEEDS to happen on the day you die.

In keeping with the Knight’s original purpose, remember our Fraternal Benefit Advisors are available to help your family address many of the financial issues that will arise after your death. They are there for you and your family…whether or not you purchased insurance from the Knights.

However, if you pass away without life insurance through the Knights of Columbus, you will limit your family’s future options to purchase insurance through our organization. Unfortunately, your surviving wife and minor children will be ineligible to apply for an annuity, life insurance or long term care programs that the Knights offer to protect themselves.

Guys, this isn’t just about you. Be responsible and think about the future. Don’t limit the options that are available to your surviv-ing family and contact a Fraternal Benefits Advisor today.

DUPLICATE BRIDGEBy Bernie Oetjen

The K of C Bridge Club has a weekly duplicate bridge game in the Main Hall (usually) of the Main Activities Building at 7:00 p.m. sharp on Monday evenings. We have two sections: the Open Game and a NLM Game, the latter limited to players with less than 500 master points, who are not Life Masters. All members and guests are welcome.

Congratulations to Edna Mae Trevey, Nancy Gamber, Paul Stygar and Bob Silverstein, winners of the Club Appreciation TEAM Game; and to all of the winners of the Pair games:

Open GameMarshall & Candy Kuschner (2)Mark Lavine and Rochelle CohenJeffrey Kosnett and Steve IvinsDon Brown and Monica ShumannJoyce Currie and Steve CzechaWillis Paley Hume and Cathy StrykerEllie Clark and Chuck Kasten (2)

NLM GameMary DeCorps and John Weiler (2)Mary Alice Vogt and Margaret Gurley (2)John & Catherine FisherChristine Brooks and Eleanor SchwartzJoseph Drodge and John HoltGerard & Frances Braannon

THE COUNCIL HOME IS THE PLACE TO BE!

(Reviewed by The Food Critic November 2008)

(*****) Stars out of 5!!!!On several occasions recently in November, I ventured into

the Council Home to see what all the fuss was about on Sundays. I was greeted by a friendly bar keep and staff. As I looked up on the food board menu (similar to how hymns are listed in Church), I was greeted by a wonderful menu.

Hot Wings .50 cents each (and they can create VERY HOT ones too!)Knee pads (tiny cheeseburgers) 4 for $5Chili dog or Junkyard dog $2.75 or 2 for $5Hot Ham & Cheese Sub $6Double R Bar Burger w/ fries $6Freshly made steak & cheese subs $6

Other specials (all homemade) that month (all homemade) as weather dictated were:

MeatloafGuinness StewSpiced Shrimp

I was very surprised by the freshness, the quick service, and the abundance of the portions. The beer was very cold and ski gloves were needed for the frosted mugs and bottles. Great wine selection too!

Did I mention the six (6) 47” (1080) HD LCDs with the NFL Ticket all spread out in four different rooms? For the best food, beverage, and company around, the Council Home is the place to be!

Do not forget the Saturday afternoons with the famous “Scot-ty” Italian Subs, Tuesday night - ½ lb Burger Night for $5.50, Wednesday – Taco Night, Thursday night – Spaghetti Night (Huge portions)

Oh, by the way, you can place an order by phone (703-536-9656 # 3) to pick up. Try it , I did, it was great!

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NARRATIVE FOR THE PROPOSED 2009 BUDGET FOR THE

COLUMBUS CLUB OF ARLINGTON INC

Total income from all sources is budgeted at $1,506,000 com-pared to the current year of $1,368,000 about a 10% increase. The major increase of $138,000 in projected funds comes from several sources.

Pool Complex, increase of $47,000 based on 2008 ActualSummer Camp, increase of $13,000 based on 2008 ActualCell Phone Antenna, increase of $26,000 from AT&T TowerLabor Charged, increase of $21,000 growth over 2008

Cost of Sales for the year is projected at $1,198,000 maintaining the same % of cost to sales for the coming year. Administrative and General Expenses projected for 2009 total $1,186,400 about 11% increases over the current year.

Overall the proposed budget is built upon a base of current year performance with a modest increase. It is expected we will have continued growth in food and beverage sales along with facility rentals. The staff has introduced our Club to a varied cliental and hopefully we will see the seeds bloom in 2009. We continue marketing to prospective clients in the business arena and to indi-viduals for all types of receptions and parties. The Council Home has increased its sales and the quality and efficiency has improved under the auspices of John O’Neill Jr. and our management staff. Our Best revenue sources continue to be pool membership and summer camp. The improvements and the staffing of these areas have been quite successful in increase participation.

Expenses for the Columbus Club operations are reasonable reflecting a 11% increase over the current year. Management and Finance Committee continue to monitor and review expenses on a monthly basis.

Notes for some budget explanations and for “Other” for 2009 Budget-Labor charged – 18% service that is added to events for labor, utilities, room set up, room breakdown, etc.Antenna/Cell Tower Income – Monthly, Sprint - $2,185, T-Mobile - $1,660, ATT - $2,000, total monthly -$5,845, yearly -$70,140Miscellaneous sales – equipment that we rent parties (i.e. chair covers that we own and now rent out), video income, etc.Pool Management – US Aquatics contract for 2009. We have been with them since 2005, 4 years; this will be their 5th season with us.Real Estate, payroll, insurance, $180k for 2009 - RE taxes in 2008 were $75,500 and budgeted for 2009 $85k. Payroll taxes is about 10%of salaries, budget is $50k. Insurance was $45k in 2008, using that number for 2009, checked with Agent.Professional Fees – Bookkeeper and others

OtherLoan Repayment – 5 year note @ 6.5% , Chain Bridge Bank, taken out in May 2008, monthly payment, $3,913, yearly, $46,956Advertising – camp, pool, events, etc.Employee Benefits – Carefirst/Blue Cross/Blue Shield – we have 5 employees on the plan.

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Owen J. Beirne Jr. PresidentIf you remember, we secured a loan in January 2006 and work

was commenced in May of 2006. Here are the highlights of what has been done since May of 2006 through 2008:

We borrowed - $211,000 We have raised through the CCF - $137,000Total Funding - $348,000We have undertaken and will have completed 25 projects in 33 monthsTotal cost of CI’s completed - $351,600 (difference in cost and funding, about $3,000, came from previous construction proceeds)In this Knight Life (KL) is an excel spreadsheet which shows each project that was done, the cost for each one, and a total cost. We refinanced two 5 year notes into one 5 year note in May of 2008 with a significant interest rate reduction Current loan balance as of 11-8-2008 - $146,700 and that is our only debt.

This was a very aggressive plan from the beginning. Many hands went to work on this plan to see that it got done, no matter what. I want to thank all of you who had a hand in getting it done!

However, we still have Phase III (and the final phase) of the CI to be done in 2009. An excel spread sheet in this KL indicates that we are looking at about another $375,000 of work that we need to get done.

So now that we have shown you the whole picture, Jim Savarese, Chairman of the CCF, and I ask that as the year comes to an end, please think of the Capital Campaign. We have proved that we can

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Capital Improvementc Completed from Inception 2007 to 2008Council Home (CH), Banquet Hall (BH)Updated 11-3-2008

Improvement Actual(CH) Roof Replacement and all new gutters 97,290.00(CH) Painting - Exterior porch and interior 38,377.60 (entire first floor & second floor, stair wells, landings, etc)(CH) Electrical Interior 9,486.25(CH) Flooring - Hallway from back room, entire bar, & front two rooms 15,325.00(CH) Carpentry Exterior - Covered Porch 15,724.99Security and Fire System Upgrade 4,380.00Window Furnishings ( new blinds in the two front rooms ) 1,465.00Replacement of broken Captains Chairs for the Bar 2,639.00(MH) Concrete in front of Main Entrance 4,500.00(MH&CH) Railings 2,740.00(MH)Loading Dock Area - Completely New Store Front 7,832.25Replacement of pool and tower doors 2,200.00(CH) Basement - asbestos encapsulation $9,750.00BBQ Pit - rebuild roof structure $20,711.21(MH) Lower Lounge - replace flooring $7,609.81(MH) Offices - upgrade computer system $6,969.00Tennis Court - resurfacing, new net and painting $31,375.00(MH) Roof - Replace flat roofs(CB) Clarks Lounge - 32 new chairs $932.00(MH) MH - replace sliding doors w/ storefronts $24,172.60(MH) Grease Storage Area - relocate next to dumpsters $1,150.00New Laptop for summer camp $950.00Replace Lighting Rod System on the CH $5,000.00Misc. Permanent repairs to property by Handyman Inc. $8,375.00Major Repair to dumb waiter $6,455.00New roof on the 3rd floor $26,180.00

Total Capital Improvement Cost for 2007 and 2008 351,589.71

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Proposed Budget Fiscal Year 2009

Income Actual 2006 Actual 2007 Budget 2008 Budget 20091 Food Sales $364,640 $413,097 $426,000 $438,0002 Beverage Sales $164,796 $185,577 $185,000 $197,0003 Facilities Rental $92,445 $124,949 $122,000 $106,0004 Monthly Dues / K of C Assessments $58,597 $75,195 $76,000 $78,0005 Pool Membership Fees $187,573 $223,655 $239,000 $286,0006 Camp $172,496 $204,153 $204,000 $217,0007 Pool Admissions $16,407 $15,215 $17,000 $19,0008 Antenna $43,241 $46,659 $45,000 $71,0009 Labor Charged $34,515 $57,995 $41,000 $62,000

10 Miscellaneous Sales $11,160 $24,265 $13,000 $32,000

Total Income $1,145,868 $1,370,760 $1,368,000 $1,506,000

Cost Of Sales11 Food $162,110 $187,773 $189,000 $199,00012 Beverage $61,909 $65,025 $69,000 $69,00013 Other $34,140 $37,504 $35,000 $40,000

Total Cost of Sales $258,158 $290,302 $293,000 $308,000

Total Gross Profit $887,710 $1,080,458 $1,075,000 $1,198,000

Expenses 14 Salaries 352,256 454,609 485,000 514,00015 Pool Management 55,100 57,875 58,000 64,000

Pool Expenses 16,800 20,898 20,000 14,000Camp Expenses 10,300 15,317 20,000 20,000

18 Utilities& Trash 92,260 95,061 100,000 109,00019 Depreciation 31,173 99,414 32,000 30,00020 Real Estate & Payroll Taxes/ Insurance 152,124 159,848 162,000 180,00021 Repairs 66,551 50,289 45,000 55,00022 Other 107,717 156,294 136,000 175,40023 Professional Fees 35,530 21,435 15,000 20,000

Total Expenses 919,811 1,131,040 1,073,000 1,181,400

Income ($32,102) ($50,582) $2,000 $16,600

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Proposed Budget Fiscal Year 2009Other Explained

Other Actual 2007 Budget 2008 Budget 2009Loan Repayment $19,197 $79,200 $47,000Advertising $11,980 $9,000 $12,000Bank Charges $490 $500 $500Credit Cards (fee of 5% total cc sales) $10,916 $7,000 $12,000Dues & Subscriptions $686 $1,500 $1,000Employee Benefits ( Net of Co-pays) $19,183 $11,000 $23,500Equipment Rental $4,091 $3,000 $8,000Flowers and Decorations $113 $400 $100Miscellaneous $11,772 $1,800 $3,000Postage Expense $7,488 $3,500 $9,000Printing $300 $1,600 $300Waiters Expense $2,045 $2,500 $2,000Supplies $48,590 $15,000 $42,000Landscaping & Lawn Maintenance $19,443 $15,000

Total Other $156,294 $136,000 $175,400

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Proposed Capital Improvemens Phase III 2009 and Beyond.Updated - 11-10-2008

Improvement (In Order of Recommended Priority) Est. Budget(MH) Roof - Replace flat roofs $135,000Pool White coating(all 3 pools), tile, caluking, etc $100,000Add new pool deck hill area on side $50,000Renvoation of the Lower Lounge $60,000New pool deck resurfacing $30,000

Preliminary Totals $375,000

get the work done. We need your help to get Phase III done. Donate assets (stock or bonds) or send in those checks. Many of you have stepped up to the plate. So here is the question – Can you step up again? For those of you who took a wait and see attitude. The waiting is over. You said “show me” and we have - 25 projects and $352,000 invested back into our crown jewel. Please help keep the momentum going, please donate what you can. We want to finish what we started; only you can help us do that! Please e-mail me if you have questions at – owen_beirnejr@ml.com

VENTURING CREW 2473 CELEBRATES ITS FOURTH

ANNIVERSARY IN DECEMBERCrew 2473 celebrates its fourth year in existence at Knights of

Columbus Council 2473, and what a year we have planned ahead. We’re having a training event at Camp Snyder on December 13. We’ll be bunking in a cabin for a night and taking a leadership development course designed for Venturing-aged youth. Our fourth annual pre-Christmas bowling event at Ft. Myer bowling alley will be on Friday, December 19 at 7:30pm. This is a great chance for interested teens and new-comers to see what we’re all about.

We’re selling Christmas wreaths again this year and will be at the December 21 brunch to sell what we have left. Call Carl Stout, 703-992-8870, to order yours.

We added seven new Ventures and three new Venturing adults to our number this fall at our annual Crew fall picnic. Several of our Ventures have moved on to college in Virginia and come back to see us on vacation. We’re bigger than ever as we celebrate our fourth year in operation. We greatly appreciate the opportunity to have such a wonderful sponsor of our program.

Our activities for the coming year include a winter camping event, a snowboarding event, a weekend of shooting and Ventur-ing activities, white-water rafting, a rock climbing lock-in event at SportRock, sea kayaking, and we’re planning an early July week-long event at the Pamlico Sea Base in North Carolina. For more information and a copy of the crew’s calendar of monthly events and activities, write to us at VentureCrew2473@cox.net.

Crew members learn the basics of tour kayaking before on the Shenandoah this fall.

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Supper ClubDecember 5, 2008

6:30Mom’s Holiday Meal

Salad BarSix Bean Chili

Vegetable Barley SoupStuffed Flounder w/ Crabmeat

Roast Leg of Lamb w/ Mint SauceSmothered Grilled Steak in Onion and Gravy

Potato and RiceVegetable Medley

Assorted Desserts Display

Adults $12.50Children 10 and under $6.25

Under 3 free

Family BuffetDecember 7, 2008

2:30-5:30The Coming Winter

Salad BarThree-Onion SoupChicken Noodle

Grilled Tuna w/ Cranberry SauceButtermilk Fried Chicken

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Vegetable Medley Assorted Desserts Display

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CH Steak Dinner Night 6:30

CH Steak Dinner Night 6:30

Retirees11:00

Scotty’s Taco Night7:30

Bridge 7:00

DATED MATERIALPLEASE EXPEDITE

CH Burger Night6:30

Bridge 7:00 CH Burger Night6:30

Columbus Club Board of Directors Meeting 7:30

CH Burger Night6:30

Retirees Christmas Party 11:00

Scotty’s Taco Night 7:30

Council Christmas Party (after 7:30 meeting)

Spaghetti Night7:30

CH Steak Dinner Night6:30

Fish Club Christmas Party6:00 CH

CH Burger Night6:30

Shrimp NightCH 6:30

Knight Life Deadline

Family Buffet�:30-5:30

500 Club Drawing

Council and Club Mtg. 7:30Ladies U-Knighted 7:30

Spaghetti Night 7:30

Bridge 7:00

Breakfast with Santa9:00 - Noon

MERRY CHRISTMAS

New Year’s Eve Dinner Dance 7:00-?

CH Steak Dinner Night 6:30

Bridge 7:00 CH Burger Night6:30

Retirees11:00

Scotty’s Taco Night7:30

Officer and Chairmen7:30

Spaghetti Night7:30

Crab Leg Night CH 6:30

Supper Club 6:30

Fish FryCH 6:30