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In Memoriam Grand Knight John Schmidt

Wilmington Knights of Columbus Council 1074 is in mourning over the death of our Grand Knight, Sir Knight, John Schmidt, Sr., who passed away on the evening of Monday, April 9

th. John was a longtime

member of the Knights of Columbus and was very active in both Council 1074 and Msgr. Christopher Dennen 4

th Degree

Assembly 2017 where he was an active member of the Color Corps. John’s wake was on Thursday, April 12

th and

his Funeral Mass on Saturday, April 14th was

concelebrated at the Basilica Shrine of Saint Mary by Fr. Robert Kus and Fr. John McGee. They are the pastors respectively of the Basilica Shrine of Saint Mary and Immaculate Conception Church; the two parishes serviced by Council 1074. Both events were well attended and the Color Corps participated in both. The North Carolina Knights of Columbus State Deputy John Nussbaum attended the Mass on Saturday. Afterwards the Knights provided a reception for John’s family and friends. John is survived by his wife Marion, four children Cathleen Gormley and husband, Brian, John Schmidt, Jr., Theresa Hughes and husband, Sam, and Joseph M. Schmidt; seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Both of John’s sons, John Jr. and Joe are members of Council 1074. Donations may be made to the Knights of Columbus LAMB Foundation at www.lambnc.org/donate/, please add a notation, “In memory of John Schmidt, Council 1074” so that your award is properly credited. The Deputy Grand Knight, Sir Knight, Bob Benazzi will lead the council for the remainder of the current Columbian Year ending on June 30th. Elections for the 2018-19 year will be held at the May 8th business meeting.

Deputy Grand Knight’s Report

Brother Knights,

It has been quite a tumultuous couple of weeks for our Council. Beginning with GK John Schmidt’s initial hospitalization, his temporary recovery, final hospitalization and death, the Council has been shaken to very bone.

However, ever true to John’s determination and leadership, we brothers prevailed. Many of us visited with the family at the visitation and many attended John’s funeral mass and reception. Those acts of kindness were appreciated by the family and brought some comfort to them and showed our appreciation for all the hard work and time taken away from the family for John’s work as Grand Knight. John was a fine example of what it means to be a true knight, to lead, to pray and worship with your fellow brothers. I only hope and pray that I will be able to provide the same type of leadership and example as John. (Continued on page 2.)

Chaplain's Corner

By Father Robert J. Kus

Clínica Santa María

One of the primary ways the parish of the Basilica Shrine of St. Mary supports human lives is through its health care projects in its sister parish, San Francisco de Asís,

headquartered in Reitoca, F.M., Honduras.

Since the clinic opened in 2012, it has had over 20,000 patient visits.

Since the clinic opened in 2012, it has had over 20,000 patient visits, and soon St. Mary parish will open a new pharmacy in another city of the sister parish, Curarén. The new laboratory of the clinic serves all of southern Honduras. All of the staff of Clínica Santa María are native Hondurans and is composed of a physician, a nurse, a pharmacist, a microbiologist, a driver, and a jack-of-all-trades. In the photo above, we see people waiting for a special pediatrics day to open at the clinic. The pediatrician is the woman on the far left, and next to her is the nurse of the clinic.

Each year in May, the physician of the clinic comes to the Basilica Shrine of St. Mary to give a report on the activities of the clinic and to make an appeal to help fund the health care projects of the

sister parish. We take up a second collection which averages $11,000. In this photo, we see Dr. Aarón of the clinic on his 2017 visit to Wilmington.

Dr. Aarón will speak at all six weekend Masses at the Basilica Shrine of St. Mary on May 19

th and 20

th.

Fraternally yours in Christ Father Bob

Knight Action May 2018

The Official Publication of Wilmington Council 1074 Knights of Columbus

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Deputy Grand Knight’s Report (Continued from page 1.)

It has been quite a tumultuous couple of weeks for our council.

As I have mentioned in the two meetings I have chaired in John’s absence, I am struck and disheartened by the lack of participation at meetings and functions by the members of the Council. We have 249 dues paying members in the Council and only about 40 attend meetings. At the UNCW vs NC State baseball game Charlie Backes and I were the only knights present. To me that is unacceptable! I am going to make it my mission to try to increase participation in all our events by more brothers. I would appreciate your comments and ideas as to how to improve our meeting agenda to foster greater attendance. Also, ideas on event participation both old and new would be appreciated. For our next meeting, I would like to suggest that we make the meeting “bring your brother” night. That is, pick one of your fellow knights who has not attended a regular meeting and invite him to accompany you to the meeting. After the business meeting, let’s share a beer or cold drink and see if we can’t renew old acquaintances of make new acquaintances. Introduce yourself to some of our newer members and find out their interests and encourage their participation.

Along these lines, I am hopeful that we will have a great turnout for the family rosary, communion, and breakfast on April 29

th at the 8:30 AM Mass at ICC. What better way to

show the meaning of Catholic Knighthood than to attend Mass and receive Holy Communion as a council and demonstrate fraternity by sharing a meal with your fellow knights. Let’s show the parishioners of ICC the power of “yellow” – wear your yellow shirts!

The beginning of May will be very busy. The first weekend in May is the State Convention. SK Bob Macaluso and I will act as your delegates and SK Frank Reck and SK Steve Hargett are the alternates. The convention site will be in Hickory, NC. Hopefully, we will bring back some awards and share with you any pertinent news happenings. The business meeting on May 8

th will include the voting of

officers. The prospective slate of officers was presented at the April meeting but as in years past, nominations can be made for any office from the floor. I ask that anyone who feels the calling volunteer to run for office. If not for office please consider becoming a committee chairman and if not that please consider volunteering for a committee. The Council can only be as great as YOU make it!

Also in May, let’s not forget that May 13th is Mother’s Day.

Dave King and his volunteers will be passing out baby bottles at the Basilica in support of Lifeline Pregnancy Center. The bottles are to be filled and collected on Father’s Day weekend. This is a great cause and Dave has done a great job throughout the years. Dave does need some extra help at the 9:30 AM Mass. Please contact Dave directly if you can help him. Also on Mother’s Day, we will be giving bookmarks as Mother’s Day presents to all the moms. We will ask for another set of volunteers at

all masses both at the Basilica as well as at ICC at our May meeting. Please consider helping out – it only takes about 15 minutes after Mass.

Thank you Bob Benazzi, DGK

April Meeting

Details of GK John Schmidt’s death, wake and funeral were the major topic of the April business meeting. Other topics included the nomination of officers for the upcoming Fraternal Year. We need to vote again in May on the cost of the food for the reception. Agent Chris Mahoney from the KofC Insurance was also present and spoke to the members about the need for insurance and planning.

Please use the Monthly Award Nomination Form to nominate a deserving brother or family for these awards.

Full details of the meeting are in the April meeting minutes, posted here in the “Members Only” section of the council website. Please submit any comments, corrections or additions to Recorder, John Gasson.

Our May Business Meeting will be held in the Saint Mary School Cafeteria at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, May 8

th.

William Colaner would have won $200 at the July meeting. All he had to do to win was be there. May’s prize will be $225. YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!!!

Prayer Requests

Please keep these people and their families in your prayers.

Grand Knight John Schmidt, deceased.

Jeffrey Mikos, son of Norb Mikos, deceased.

John Jawidzik’s daughter who is in hospice.

Jim Sarno who is having heart valve surgery.

Bob Jenski’s wife who is having heart valve flutter.

Ed Grace.

Rich Nagy.

Jim Bilisoly who is having cancer surgery.

Doug Smith.

Leo Torrens.

SK Tom Smed, who had a stroke and seizures.

Nomination of Officers

The following slate of officers for the 2018-19 Columbian Year was nominated at the April meeting:

Grand Knight: Bob Benazzi

Deputy Grand Knight: Tim Pflaum

Chancellor: Ralph Maggio

Advocate: Frank Militscher

Recorder: Jim Mulligan

Treasurer: Rich Boccard

Warden: Bud Avil

Inside Guard: Leo Rick

Outside Guard: Jim Cavanaugh

Trustee 3 year: George Plarre

Trustee 2 year: Ned Reilly

Trustee 1 year: Al D’Amario

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Chancellor’s Report

John Anthony Schmidt

Ubi Caritas est vera; Deus ibi est. Where your heart is – God is there.

John Schmidt was a great man because he lived a life of Faith in the Triple Love Command. John loved God; John loved his

family, Marian and his four beautiful children. He loved his brothers – his brothers at VMI and then, by following his Father’s example, his brother knights in the Knights of Columbus.

John invested his whole life – his heart and his soul into the triple love command. John was a beautiful example of Christian Stewardship – using his God-given talents to make something better – to grow in faith, hope and love by investing your talents, your time and your treasure to improve the quality of life for those you love. John demonstrated his Faith in God by loving and serving others. He was humble and caring in his words and his actions – more interested in your views and ideas than in pushing his own agenda.

John was an exemplary leader because he lived by a vision – a dream, if you will – and he knew how to encourage, motivate and inspire others to join him in his labors for love. John was successful in business because he knew how to plan, organize and motivate his employees and colleagues to get the work done. In military parlance, John led from the front – he was always there; he was always involved and he was always enthusiastic. It was always a pleasure to be with him. However, John saw business in a practical, realistic sense – as the means to an end. John was not greedy or self-centered. His goal in business was to be successful in order to provide a reliable income for his family. His motivation for his business career was love of his family.

As our Grand Knight, John exemplified the virtues and values that the Knights of Columbus stand for: Charity, Unity, Brotherhood and Patriotism. He was a Catholic Gentleman in the very best sense of the term. He exemplified Christian love and leadership throughout his whole life. John knew how to listen, to encourage and to offer caring advice and wise counsel. He trusted in the Holy Spirit and he knew how and when to step aside to allow the Holy Spirit to step in. I am in a position of leadership in this council because of John’s quiet and skillful caring love. Most importantly, John lived in accord with Jesus’ command at the Last Supper – “Love one another as I have loved you.”

All of us will miss John greatly and we will remember him in our prayers. As we make our own way through this Valley of Tears may we be uplifted by the thought that we will all be together again with John in the Heavenly Kingdom for all eternity. Eternal Rest grant to him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. May his soul and all the souls of our Faithful Departed rest in peace.

Tim Pflaum, Chancellor

Culture of Life

As “Catholic Gentlemen” we are required to defend LIFE!

This is your chance to make a difference!

Our monthly Respect for Life Vigil will be held on Friday, May 25

th, from 9:00 to 10:00 AM, at

the corner of South 16th Street and Hospital Plaza Drive, Wilmington.

If you’ve never been to our RTL Vigil, give it a try and join us!

The June vigil is on June 22nd

.

SK Dave King, Culture of Life Director

Family Director’s Report

Brother Knights,

For May I am looking at a pot luck dinner cooked by the man of the house in the social room. Following this, if I can get the recorder and TV to work I plan to show a 45 minute film about women in the bible. This is planned for

the social event May Social Event on Tuesday, May 22nd

starting at 6:30 PM. Men warm up your cooking skills.

Fraternally, Charlie Backes, Family Director

Meals on Wheels

Brother Knights living in the Brunswick County area we are in need of two volunteers for our participation in the Meals on Wheels in the Leland area. We need one Knight to volunteer to deliver meals on a once in every 5 weeks schedule on a Monday. We need one Knight to be a substitute if needed. We have been participating for the last year and we have two routes that we deliver food to. For either route starting at 10 AM it will not take more than an hour of your time. If you are interested or need any further information please contact Ron Thompson. There is paper work that will have to be filled out before you start and a training session.

Don't Just Live It, Wear The Shirt!

L through 3XL are in stock. Contact SK Dave King or see him at the meeting to order yours. S, M, L and XL are $26 XXL are $28 and XXXL are $30. Magnetic nametags are only $10. Contact SK Frank Militscher to order your wife a nametag or to upgrade your own. If you have a badge please wear it when you attend mass to help make others aware of our presence, especially if you are a minister of some kind.

Website of the Month

This month’s website is Come Pray the Rosary a site that helps you to say the rosary along with others online. If you have a favorite link that you would like to see included here please forward if to Editor, Frank Reck.

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Community Director’s Report

Brother Knights,

To date, we have only three councils (8 4-man teams) that have signed up for the Regional Bocce Tournament on Saturday, June 2

nd at

Empie Park in Wilmington. While this is a good start, we were hoping for more councils to

participate. The deadline to register a team is May15th.

Please consider joining us and make this event a true fraternal success. The cost per player is $10.00 to cover the cost for the park fee and lunch. To register, please contact Rich Boccard.

Here is another event; the Fr. James E. Waters Council 12017 at St. Mark Catholic Church in Wilmington will be holding its annual St. Mark Golf Outing on Saturday, May 19

th at Wilmington’s Municipal Golf Course with a shotgun

start at 1:30 PM followed by an awards dinner. For every team of four knights they will credit our council $60; for every additional knight playing the credit will be $10. To get more information about the golf outing itself, download their flyer at: kofc12017.org/index.php/golf-outing.

Fraternally, Bob Macaluso, Community Director

Habitat for Humanity &Veteran’s Affairs

Brothers,

Habitat for Humanity

Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity continues to make progress on a number of houses:

The Chadwick Road House in the Wrightsboro area will be wrapping up and will be ready for its new owner in May if all goes well with the final details and closing.

The 11th Street house is getting ready for paint which will

be a big step then the interior can be finished and the final details can be completed for Cleveland and Jennifer to move into their dream home.

The Lingo Street house is finishing up with the vinyl siding, porches, handrail roofing and trim and then the subs will finish up the interior so that the sheetrock can be installed.

The house in Burgaw in nearing completion as well and that house will hopefully be ready to occupy in May or June.

A groundbreaking was held at Big Gum Road in the Murrayville area of Wilmington. That will allow for the concrete footing to be poured and the block foundation to be completed.

They have also taken back a house that will have to undergo some renovation before it can be resold. This house is on King Street and that work will begin in the next week or so.

They also have a house that will be a “Women’s Build”. If you know a women who may be interested in helping out with that house contact habitat for more details.

As you can see they are very busy. So if you may be interested in helping our contact: www.capefearhabitat.org/ for details and information.

VAVS:

Please continue to support our veterans with your gifts and prayers. They still need help and we owe them all the Thanks we can give them either with gifts and support but also your prayers to aid their comfort.

Vivat Jesus John Gasson, Habitat for Humanity Chairman

Collections for Soldiers

At the May 8th meeting Barney McAteer will be collecting

items for soldiers. Please also bring $18 per box to cover postage. If you don’t have that much, you could share a box with another Brother. Here are some suggested items:

Movies/DVDs Mouthwash

Books Toothbrushes, toothpaste

Magazines Powered drinks

Phone cards Socks and underwear

Baby wipes Pringles

Crackers Body spray, body wash

Cookies Blue and black pens

Beef jerky Notebooks

Febreeze Pictures from home

Hard candy Envelopes

Comic books Thumb tacks

Travel-size games Sunglasses

Playing cards Digital or disposable cameras

Sunblock Fly paper

Pocket knife/multi-tool Puzzles, crosswords

Food Collections

In April we collected 372 bags of food and $565 at the Harris Teeters. Our Year to Date collections are 1199 bags of food and &1,870. Our next food collection event will be at the Food Lions on Saturday, May 26

th. Please contact

SK Dave King for more information or to volunteer.

Saturday, May 26th

Food Lion - Masonboro Commons, Carolina Beach Rd.

10:00 AM to Noon ......... Bob Olski ............. Open Noon to 2:00 PM ........... John Hanby ......... Joe Mazur 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM ...... Leo Torrens ......... Mike Sharkey

Food Lion - 103 Village Road, Leland

10:00 AM to Noon ......... John Simmons .... Les Christensen Noon to 2:00 PM ........... Rich Boccard ....... Doug Smith 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM ...... James Adams ..... Jim O’Reilly

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Admission Degree

The council hosted an Admissions (1st) Degree ceremony

on April 24th. We had three candidates Hermano DiMello, of Wilmington Council 1074, Gregory Beastrom of Fr. Roland Gross Council 11817 Castle Hayne and Christopher Hilak of Fr. Joseph Toner Council 11494 Whiteville. The ceremony was dedicated to our late Grand Knight, John Schmidt, Sr., who was a long time member of the degree team. The team that night consisted of:

Grand Knight: Ray Wycoff

Deputy Grand Knight: Bob Benazzi

Chancellor: Bob Jenski

Warden: Lou Mattes

Financial Secretary: Jim Bilisoly

Inside Guard: Frank Reck

Music Man: Steve Hargett

Warden’s Aides: John Gasson & Ned Reilly

Members of the Admissions Degree Team pose with the newly installed knights after the ceremony on April 24

th.

The Admission Degree Team, known previously as the 1st

Degree Team, is in need of backups for two important parts: The Deputy Grand Knight and the Financial Secretary. If you have an interest in doing some council work and like the stage please contact the team captain, Charlie Backes.

After the degree, SK Ray Wycoff, Past State Deputy of Virginia read the following explanation of our emblem.

Explanation of the Emblem of the Order

The Emblem of the Order dates from the Second Supreme Council meeting, May 12, 1883, when it was designed by James T. Mullen, who was the first Supreme Knight. A quick glance at the Emblem indicates a shield mounted upon a cross similar to a Maltese cross, turned sideways. The shield is that associated with a medieval Knight. The cross of Malta is the representation, in a traditionally artistic design, of the Cross of Christ through which all graces of redemption were procured for mankind. This, then, represents the Catholic spirit of the Order.

Mounted on the shield are three objects: a faces standing vertically, and crossed behind it, an anchor and a dagger or short sword. The faces from Roman days of authority, which must exist in any tightly bonded and efficiently operating organization. The anchor is the mariner’s symbol for Columbus, the patron of the Order. The short sword or dagger was the weapon of the knight when engaged upon an errand of mercy. The shield expresses Catholic Knighthood in an organized merciful action, and with the letters KofC, it proclaims this specific form of authority. Thus, the red, white and blue in the background of the shield and the foreground of the Cross of Malta are the colors of our beloved country. Red is the color of stout-hearted courage, of pulsing activity and a full measure of devotion. Blue is the symbol of hope, of calm tranquility under God, and of confidence in the protection of our country, established under God. White is the symbol of nobility of purpose, of purity of aim, and of crucible ideals to be carried out.

But there is another symbolism of color in red, white and blue. This is the ecclesiastical symbolism in which Red becomes the reflection of the drops of blood, shed upon Calvary, and of the Martyr’s blood, shed in defense of the faith, Red, then, is the symbol of Faith, of belief in Christ, in the Redemption, and in the mission of every man to spread the knowledge and love to mankind, and of the overwhelming affection which the God man has for each individual. White then is the symbol of Christ like Charity. Blue is the color of Our Lady’s mantle, in which she draped her beloved Son, through whom salvation came to a sinful world. Blue is then the symbol of Hope.

Brothers, this then is the meaning of our Emblem of the Order. Always wear it with Pride, Dignity and Honor.

Vitamin C

By Charlie Backes

Some research has found the Vitamin C is even more important in the daily diet than previously thought. This is the vitamin that was lacking in the diet of British sailors and caused many of them to die of scurvy. Today’s diet, in many cases, relies on processed foods that do not have this vital ingredient in it. To ensure a good daily supply of Vitamin C one should take a good daily multivitamin or vitamin C supplement or even better eat a good healthy diet with fresh veggies and fruits.

Service Anniversaries

Here are the five and ten year service anniversaries for the month of May, based on 1

st Degree dates. Congratulations

to all!

65 Years 60 Years Robert M. Fry 5/1/1953 J. Patrick Moran 5/1/1958

35 Years 25 Years John J. Mc Gowan 5/5/1983 Ralph A. De Maio 5/1/1993

5 Years Joseph R. Baril 5/14/2013 Anthony N. Giacalone 5/14/2013 Alex M. Ruiz-Santos 5/23/2013

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LAMB Director’s Report

It Will Never Happen To Us

Brothers have you, a family member or a friend ever heard, “It will never happen to us,” or something to this effect? Unfortunately, many of us have heard this comment and then experienced or witnessed

a disaster.

We cannot stop Mother Nature or reduce our risk 100%. However, we can become aware of our surroundings and educate ourselves & loved ones concerning disasters.

During disasters and tragedies, we turn to family for help. As a Knight of Columbus our family is extended to include all brother knights. We sometimes forget how big, skilled, knowledgeable, diverse, and far reaching our Order is in North Carolina. We see our extended family members weekly at church, monthly at council & assembly meetings, regularly at KofC events, every six months at State KofC meetings.

Our family of Brother Knights when called for help always respond. We have an internal desire to help our fellow brothers & sisters in Christ. The challenge we experience after a disaster is how to properly coordinate all our resources to effectively & appropriately respond to a community’s needs. The NC State Council has decided to take a proactive approach to this challenge through the creation of a networked KofC Disaster Relief Program (DRP).

A Council’s Disaster Relief Program along with the NC State Council will help facilitate the education of your members, identify the best use of man-power based upon your council’s skills & demographics and become part of a wider network to help our brothers, their families, your local community, surrounding communities or any community in the state when a disaster occurs.

In the next several weeks, you will receive further information on the following:

What the NC State Council has established concerning Disaster Relief.

A request for help from the Bishop of the Raleigh Diocese.

Information on how to expand or start the process to set-up a Council Disaster Relief Program.

Have a Blessed Day

Jim Laraia, LAMB Director

Quote for the Month

“If you’re in a room full of people and you’re the most important person in the room then you’re in the wrong room.”

SK John Schmidt, Grand Knight, (1935 - 2018)

Patriotic Degree News

Brothers,

I want to say thank you for all the Sir Knights who participated in the Honor Guard for SK Deacon Dave Miller at the Basilica and for Divine Mercy Sunday at St. Stan’s in Castle Hayne.

Deacon Dave gave an excellent and very informative homily and did himself and his fellow Knights proud. Father Bob mentioned in church the fact that Dave is the first full blooded Naïve American to be ordained in the transitional deaconate in this Diocese. Congratulations Dave!

Thank you also to everyone who participated in SK John Schmidt’s wake and funeral. We had a great turnout for both events.

Congratulations to Colin Simpson who made his 4

th Degree on Saturday, April

14th. SK Charlie Backes accompanied him to

the event. Colin wore his Class A Fireman’s uniform for the degree and many people thanked him for his service. The honoree was Tom Dupree, the State Veterans Rep.

SK Bob Jenski made reservations for The Alabama Thanksgiving Luncheon and Christmas Show on November 6

th, (Election Day). Ticket for the luncheon and

show are $63 per person. The luncheon will be at the Hilton’s Kingston Plantation, 9800 Queensway Blvd., Myrtle Beach, S.C., a few miles from the Alabama Theatre at Barefoot Landing. Lunch will begin at 11:30 AM. Pre-show begins at 1:45 PM and the show starts at 2 PM. Please send checks of $63/pp to Robert Jenski, 3421 Bragg Drive, Wilmington, N.C. 28409 to be received no later than October 16

th.

The May Assembly Meeting will be held in the council chambers in the basement of the Tileston Center, starting at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, May 15

th.

SK, Frank Militscher, FN, Patriotic Degree Liaison

Happy Birthday Fr. Bob

Our Chaplain, Fr. Bob Kus. turned 75 recently. To celebrate we presented him with a Knight of Columbus jacket embroidered with a Knight of Columbus jacket embroidered with the council name and number at the end of the April meeting. Afterwards we sang Happy Birthday and had cake.

Fr. Bob holding up his new jacket (left) and cutting the cake (right).

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Special Olympics Spring Games

The Special Olympics held their Spring Games on April 24th. Council 1074 had nine volunteers, Bob Macaluso, Rich

Boccard, Charlie Backes, Ted Kielholz, Joe Mazur, Barney McAteer, Jim Mulligan, Conrad Carrano and Frank Reck assisting with parking and the bingo table. Here are some pictures from the day.

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Check Presented to Hope Harbor Home

Jim Cavanaugh presented a check to Hope Harbor Home, the beneficiary of this past February’s Valentine’s Dance.

Membership Drive June 9th and 10th

We are holding a membership drive after all English Masses at the BSSM on the weekend of June 9

th and 10

th.

More details will be available at the May business meeting.

Council Director’s Report

Brothers,

I’m still impressed by the manner in which the council came together after John Schmidt’s passing. We had a great turnout for both the wake and funeral. Given that the Azalea Festival was the morning of the funeral there

were several logistical issue. However, we had help from all sides and things went about as smoothly as we could have imagined. Thank you to everyone who contributed.

The deadline for the newsletter is the 20th of the month for

the next month’s issue.

Vivat Jesus! SK Frank Reck, Council Director

Picture Credits. Fr. Bob Kus: Reitoca photos; Frank Militscher: Admissions Degree photos; Frank Reck: Special Olympics and meeting photos.

Council Officers and Directors 2017-18

Title Name Phone E-mail

Grand Knight SK John Schmidt, Sr. 1935 - 2018

Deputy Grand Knight & Program Director

SK Bob Benazzi 910-228-5369 deputygrandknight@kofc1074.org program@kofc1074.org

Chancellor & RSVP Chairman Tim Pflaum 910-399-3569 chancellor@kofc1074.org

Advocate, Family Director & 1

st Degree Team Captain

SK Charlie Backes 910-791-0844 advocate@kofc1074.org family@kofc1074.org

Recorder & Habitat for Humanity Chairman

John Gasson 252-532-7991 recorder@kofc1074.org habitat@kofc1074.org

Treasurer, Food Collections & Culture of Life Director

SK Dave King 910-383-1107 treasurer@kofc1074.org food@kofc1074.org cultureoflife@kofc1074.org

Warden, Admissions Director & Membership Director (BSSM)

Rich Schrum 910-376-4274 warden@kofc1074.org admissions@kofc1074.org membership.stmary@kofc1074.org

Inside Guard SK Bud Avil 910-399-6001 insideguard@kofc1074.org

Outside Guard Jim Cavanaugh 412-445-6953 outsideguard@kofc1074.org

1-Year Trustee Al D’Amario 570-954-3018 trustee1@kofc1074.org

2-Year Trustee & 4

th Degree Liaison

SK Frank Militscher 910-409-8677 trustee2@kofc1074.org 4thdegree@kofc1074.org

3-Year Trustee SK Ned Reilly 910-313-3344 trustee3@kofc1074.org

Financial Secretary SK Steve Hargett 910-833-7471 financialsecretary@kofc1074.org

Church Director & Lecturer SK Ed Grace 910-392-5692 church@kofc1074.org

Community Director SK Bob Macaluso 910-371-1608 community@kofc1074.org

Council Director & Newsletter Editor

SK Frank Reck 910-789-1783 council@kofc1074.org editor@kofc1074.org

LAMB Director SK Jim Laraia 937- 609-1753 LAMB@kofc1074.org

Membership Director (ICC) SK Barney McAteer 910-399-2482 membership.icc@kofc1074.org

Youth Director John Lapatchka 910-371-6939 youth@kofc1074.org

Public Relations Administrator Ron Thompson 609-802-6321 pr-admin@kofc1074.org

Webmaster David Altman 910-409-0058 webmaster@kofc1074.org

Chaplain SK Fr. Bob Kus 910-762-5491 x111 chaplain@kofc1074.org

District Deputy SK Ray Gromadski 910-842-9430 rgromadski@atmc.net

Field Agent SK Marty Yakimovich 910-617-2805 martin.yakimovich@kofc.org

Knights of Columbus, Wilmington Council 1074, P.O. Box 1841, Wilmington NC 28402-1841 www.kofc1074.org