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EDWARD DOUGLASS WHITE COUNCIL 2473 ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA February 2020 Founded May 20, 1923 Number 8

GRAND KNIGHT’S MESSAGE

February is here, and the stores are

flooded with roses and chocolates

that have doubles in price as the

month changed over from January.

Valentine’s has us call to mind those

we love and love in general. Love of

family and friends.

That is what we do here at

EDW. We take care of our families, our friends, our

Churches, and our community. Through our charity we

show the world the depth of our love. The relationship

of the Council, the Columbus Club and the Community

make our charitable endeavors possible. The Council

provides our charitable outlet, the Club maintains the

facilities and operates the business, and the community

can enjoy the facilities and grounds.

The Church dedicated this month to the Holy Family.

This year the first 25 days of February fall during the

liturgical season known as Ordinary Time which is

represented by the liturgical color green. Green, the

symbol of hope, is the color of the sprouting seed and

arouses in the faithful the hope of reaping the eternal

harvest of heaven, especially the hope of a glorious

resurrection. The remaining days of February are the

beginning of Lent. The liturgical color changes to purple

— a symbol of penance, mortification and the sorrow of

a contrite heart.

The month of February is traditionally dedicated to the

Holy Family. Between the events which marked Christmas

and the beginning of Christ's public life the Church has

seen fit to recall the example of the Holy Family for the

emulation of the Christian family.

Though the shortest month of the year, February is rich

in Liturgical activity. It contains a feast (Presentation of

our Lord) that bridges two other seasons (Christmas and

Easter)! In addition, the faithful may receive in February

two of the four major public sacramentals that the Church

confers during the liturgical year: blessed candles and the

blessing of throats.

The Solemnity of the Presentation of the Lord on

February 2nd harkens back to the Christmas mystery of

Light except that now, Christ, the helpless babe, is “the

Light of Revelation to the Gentiles who will save his

people from their sins.” Candles, symbolizing Christ our

Light, will be carried in procession this day, as will be

the Paschal candle during the Easter Vigil Liturgy.

"The Light of Revelation" shines more brightly with

each successive Sunday of Ordinary Time, until its

magnificence – exposing our sinfulness and need for

conversion – propels us into the penitential Season of

Lent. We prepare to accept the cross of blessed ashes on

Ash Wednesday and plunge ourselves sin to anticipating

the major exercises of Lent – fasting, prayer, almsgiving

– laying our thoughts and prayers on the heart of our

Mother Mary. She, who offered her Son in the temple

and on the Cross, will teach us how to deny ourselves,

take up our cross daily, and follow her Son.

I ask that you prayerfully prepare for Lent which starts in

the 26th, enjoy some fish tacos or a filet o’ fish sandwich,

and get to Confession when able. Please check out the

rooms rates on page 5 reaffirmed at the last Columbus Club

Board meeting. Save the date for the Annual EDW Easter

Egg Hunt - Holy Saturday April 11th.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Mary Queen of Knights – Pray for us!

Vivat Jesus!

John J. Rovinski, Jr.

Grand Knight

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Grand Knight: John Rovinski, Jr. Chaplain: Fr. Joseph Giordano CICM .... 571 982 5902 Dep. Grand Knight: Jim Saenz ............... 703 638 0075 Chancellor: Scott Wanek ............................................... Fin. Secretary: Bill Wester ...................... 571 276 1410 Treasurer: James Tuomey ............................................. Recorder: John Dresden Advocate: Charles Feghali Warden: Paul Kozich Inside Guard: Bryant Gilbertson Trustees:

Committee Chairmen: 6-Point Program: John Rovinski, Jr. Church Activities: Art Gamotis PGK ....... 703 448 0332 Community Acts.: John Cormany. .......... 703 876 4654 Council Activities: Art Gamotis ................ 703 448 0332 Fraternal Activities: Joe Baker ................ 808 333 9689 Youth Activities: David DeLoatche ......... 703 200 3949

Mike Bauer PGK ................. 703 204 9189 500 Club: Kevin Maguire Advertising: Rick Vranesh ....................... 571 214 9775 Blood Drive: Len Sese ............................ 703 641 4843 Charity: John Rovinski, Jr. Culture of Life: K.C.I.C.: Jim Holland PGK ...................... 703 533 1550 Knight Life Editor: John Rovinski, Jr. Kovar: Art Gamotis PGK ......................... 703 448 0332 Ladies U-Knighted: Jo Balsamo Wood ... 703 263 1185 Membership: Greg Strizek ...................... 703 346 4387 Organ Donor Chairman: Jerry Garren .... 202 498 1638 Retention: Jim Holland ............................ 703 533 1550 Special Activities: Waiters: Bob Muschamp ......................... 703 237 8475

Columbus Club of Arlington 2019 Board Officers Grand Knight:John Rovinski, Jr. Dep. Grand Knight Jim Saenz ................ 703 638 0075 President: John O’Neill III ...................... 571 437 9415 Vice President: Greg Strizek ................... 703 346 4387 Secretary: Charlie Boone ........................ 703-843-4248 Treasurer: Tom Maguire ......................... 703 314 5213 Asst. Treasurer: Jerry Garren PGK ........ 202 498 1638

Board Directors Bob Dannemiller FDD, PGK ....................703 685 3795 Bryant Porter ........................................... 202-213-8650 Brett Smith ..............................................703 489 3112 Charles Boone .........................................703 843 4248

Club Staff General Manager: Peter Silano ................. 703 595 1546

gm@columbusclubevents.com Operations Manager: Nick Beirne 703 536 9656 x 310

operations@columbusclubevents.com Event Manager: Rene Padilla .. 703 536 9656 x

311 eventsales@columbusclubevents.com Summer Camp Director:

Marty Lerner............... 703 536 9656 x 4 Pool Phone in Season: .......... 703 536 9656 x 313

Art Gamotis, PGK .................. 703 448 0332 Steve McTeague, PGK .......... 703 969 1570 Joseph Baker IPGK ............... 808 333 9689

Fraternal Benefits Advisors Robert J. Canter Jr., CSA, FICF, LUTCF .. 301 952 0180 Edward Imperati, CFP® ........................... 703-677-6923

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. The 5115 Little Falls Road, Arlington, VA 22207 property is owned and operated solely by the Columbus Club of Arlington, Inc.

COUNCIL OFFICERS 2019 - 2020

Council Office 703 536 9656 x 2

Council Home Mansion 703 536 9656 x 3

In case of illness or death of a member Please call Bill Wester 571-276-1410

BEST LENTEN IDEAS

FOR YOU AND THE FAMILY

By GK John Rovinski, Jr.

Wondering What to Give up for Lent? If you are looking for

things to give up for Lent, you’ve come to the right place. During

the 40 days of lent, while making our preparations for Easter, you

can do something to better yourself and the world around you.

A Lenten fast doesn’t have to consist of just fasting and abstinence

from the things we love, but it can be adding things during this season

of lent that will make our lives more meaningful.

What to give up for Lent:

If you want what to give up for Lent... start here with these 10

ideas of what to give up for Lent. I have also added in some ideas of

what you can ADD or DO for Lent, to better yourself and help others.

1. Don’t buy anything you don’t need.

2. Throw away or donate 40 things for 40 days.

3. 40 days of home organization.

4. No Gossiping.

5. No eating after dinner.

6. Give up soda for Lent.

7. Say 3 nice things about your spouse and kids daily.

8. Don’t eat out for 40 days.

9. Replace 30 minutes of TV with 30 minutes of prayer.

10. Do not complain.

Lent is just a great time to better yourself. It is a great time to

try to do something to better your spirit & your heart for 40 days.

I’d encourage you to also encourage your children to try to give

something up, as well. 40 days is not that long and remember it will

make the joy of Easter that much sweeter. Happy Lent!

SICK AND IN OUR PRAYERS Please remember the following members and their families in your daily prayers. If

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

Norm Marcocci Paul Murphy Collin McGowan Jack Halpin

Bishop Paul Loverde Leo Maimome, PGK James Bishop John O'Neill III

@KofC_EDW WWW.KOFCEDW2473.ORG

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February

Supper Club

Valentine’s Day Dinner February 14, 2020

6:00pm — Cocktails

6:30pm — 8:30pm — Dinner & Dancing

Glass of Champagne

Entrée

Tenderloin of Beef with Cabernet

Reduction

Lobster Mac & Cheese

Chicken Cordon Bleu

Twice Baked Potatoes

Roasted Winter Vegetables

Soup

Wild Rice Chicken Sherry

Tomato Bisque

Salad Bar

Dessert

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

Array of Cakes & Pies

Reservations by

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

703 536-9656x6

Adults $15.00 — Children $8.00

Omelets Cooked to Order

Belgium Waffle Station

Scrambled Eggs

Sausage Links

Sausage Patties

Bacon

Corned Beef Hash

Ham

Scrapple

Sausage Gravy

Chipped Beef

Home Style Biscuits

Seasoned Home Fries

Cheesy Potato Casserole

French toast Sticks

Regular or Cheesy Grits

Fried Apples

Fresh Fruit Salad

Assorted Breakfast Breads & Pastries

Fruit Cobbler

Assorted Juices

Coffee, Tea or Milk

This is an all you can eat Buffet

Knights of Columbus

$10.00 – Adults

$5.00 – Children 10 and under

Free - Children 3 and under

Tax and tip included in price

Family Breakfast February 16, 2020

9:00AM

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SEMIANNUAL COUNCIL AUDIT REPORT

FOR PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019

Total members start of period

Transfers from other councils Transfers—assoc. to insurance Transfers—ins. to associate

FINANCIAL SECRETARY TREASURER Cash on hand beginning of period $ Cash on hand beginning of period $___________________

0.00 77,424.51 Cash received—dues, initiations $ Received from financial secretary $___________________

35,728.00 93,653.15 Cash received from other sources: Transfers from sav./other accts. $___________________0.00

(Explain kind and amount) Interest earned $___________________148.79 Contrib/Actv/Prgms $ 5,243.80 Total receipts $___________________ ___________________

171,226.45 Misc/Spec Prgms $ 12,884.35 Disbursements Dedicated $__________ $ Per capita: Supreme Council $___________________

39,797.00 57,925.15 0.00 Total cash received $ 93,653.15 State council$___________________ 6,636.56

Transferred to treasurer $ General council expenses $___________________ 93,653.15 82,876.33

Cash on hand at end of period $ ____________________ Transfers to sav./other accts. $___________________ 0.00 0.00

Miscellaneous $___________________0.00 Total disbursements $___________________89,512.89 Net balance on hand $___________________81,713.56

Misc. assets $ 0.00

Total other assets $ 0.00 Total assets $_________________

_________________ 150,678.14

ASSETS LIABILITIES Cash: Due Supreme Council:

Undeposited funds $ 0.00 Per capita $________________ 0.00 Bank — Checking acct. $ 101,466.14 Supplies $________________ 0.00

— Savings acct. $ 0.00 Catholic advertising $________________ 0.00 — Money market accts. $ 0.00 Other $________________ 0.00

Due from _______624 members $ Due state council 49,212.00$________________0.00 Other Assets:

Re-entries

Number members end of period See Knights of Columbus Leadership Resources (#5093) booklet.

Initiations

Please complete all items. Insert “None” where no figures are to be shown.

COUNCIL NO. CITY STATE______________ 2473 ARLINGTON VIRGINIA

Short term CD $ 0.00 $________________ 0.00 Money Market Total current liabilities $________________

0.00 ________________

Net current assets $_________________150,678.14 $________________ 0.00

Mutual Funds $_____________ 0.00

Total for period

Number

Total current assets Less: current liabilities $ Misc. liabilities 0.00

Minus total deductions

Our council uses Member Management/Member Billing. The requirement for completing Schedule A is satisfied.

SEND ONE COPY TO: Council Accounts COPIES TO: State Deputy, District Deputy, Council File Email: council.accounts@kofc.org Fax: 855-228-1396 Mail: 1 Columbus Plaza, New Haven, CT 06510 Available in electronic format at kofc.org/forms

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ADDITIONS

SCHEDULE C — ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

SCHEDULE B — CASH TRANSACTIONS

INS. ASSO.

SCHEDULE A —

SCHEDULE A — ALTERNATIVE

$ 0.00 150,678.14 Advance payments by ______0______ members $ ________

Number

TOT.

F02 02473 12/31/2019

MEMBERSHIP

Withdrawals Transfers—assoc. to insurance Transfers—ins. to associate Tranfers to other councils

Suspensions Deaths

Do not include inactive insurance members in this section.

Signed this _______ day of 20 ______ 6th February 20

_____________________ Art Gamotis PGK _____________________ Steve McTeague PGK

Joseph Baker PGK

John Rovinski, Jr

Total deductions

DEDUCTIONS

Due By: FEBRUARY 15

$________________0.00

INS. ASSO.

Grand Knight

Trustee

Trustee

Trustee

TOT.

*All U.S. Councils must file form 990 with IRS annually. For info call 203-752-4281 or refer to Officer’s Desk Reference.*

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*2020 UPDATE*

Membership Discounts

Discounts are for EDW #2473 members in good standing and their immediate family only.

We do not allow sponsored events.

To qualify for the EDW #2473 discount, members must purchase food and beverage through the Colum-

bus Club and be a member in good standing. If food and beverage are not purchased through

the Columbus Club, the discount on the room is negated and a full charge at the public rate will be ap-

plied. If using an outside caterer, they are required to be bonded, licensed and insured for a minimum of

$1,000,000. Caterers are responsible for all aspects of the event including setup, cleanup, food & bever-

age, tables, chairs, linens, china, glassware and flatware.

The kitchen is off limits to all outside caters.

Events held without food and beverage fall under the discounted member rate.

Rates are as follows

Main Ballroom – Capacity 350 Persons

Public: $5,000 + Tax

EDW #2473 Member: $2,500 +Tax

Paradise Ballroom – Capacity 120 Persons

Public: $2,500 +Tax

EDW #2473 Member: $500 + Tax

*BBQ Pavilion – Capacity 125 Persons

Public: $500 +Tax

EDW #2473 Member: $250 +Tax

3rd Floor Classroom

Public: $500 +Tax

EDW #2473 Member: $250 +Tax

Picnic Grounds (Next to pool)

May be used my members, free of charge

Please call ahead for details

*When renting the BBQ Pavilion, you may bring your own food and non-alcoholic beverages (no cans

bottles permitted). Beer, Wine and soft drinks must be purchased through the Columbus Club.

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If we have not spoken about your need for

LTC coverage in your family portfolio, please

take some time out of your schedule to meet

with us.

Remember, long-term care policies are

underwritten based on your health, and you

most likely will never be any healthier than

you are today.

Robert J. Canter, Jr. FICF, LUTCF, CSA, LACP 301-952-0180

Edward Imperati, CFP® 703-677-6923

FEBRUARY

FINANCIAL SECRETARY MESSAGE

—2020 DUES—

Beginning in February, an-

nual dues notices will be mailed

to Knights who have not paid

their 2020 dues. Knights who

have not paid dues are subject to

possible suspension, but we

would like to avoid that if at all

possible. For 2020, REGULAR

member dues will be $153;

HONORARY member dues will

be $108; and HONORARY LIFE member dues will be

$73 (Columbus Club dues only). Members who may be

having financial difficulties may contact the Financial

Secretary for possible waiver of their dues.

We accept credit card payments (Visa, MasterCard,

American Express, Discover) for dues on our website

with no fee required. You can find the link to our Dues

Payment on the front page of the website: www.kof-

cedw2473.org

Additionally, the Semi-Annual Audit report will

be discussed at the February 6th meeting. See the

report elsewhere in the Knight Life.

Bill Wester, Financial Secretary KNIGHT LIFE

LENTEN FAST & ABSTINENCE

(WWW.USCCB.ORG) Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days

of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. In addition,

Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence.

For members of the Latin Catholic Church, the norms on

fasting are obligatory from age 18 until age 59. When fasting,

a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two

smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal. The

norms concerning abstinence from meat are binding upon

members of the Latin Catholic Church from age 14 onwards.

If possible, the fast on Good Friday is continued until the

Easter Vigil (on Holy Saturday night) as the “paschal fast” to

honor the suffering and death of the Lord Jesus, and to

prepare ourselves to share more fully and to celebrate more

readily his Resurrection.

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Edward Douglass White Council 2473 5115 Little Falls Road Arlington, Virginia 22207-1899

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FEBRUARY 2020 – HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!

S U N D A Y M O N D A Y T U E S D A Y W E D N E S D A Y T H U R S D A Y F R I D A Y S A T U R D A Y

1

Steak N igh t CH 6 :30 pm

2

Rosary MC 12:30 pm

3 4

Burger Nigh t CH 6 :30 pm

5

T a c o B a r C H 6 : 3 0 p m

6 EDW Meeting

11 7:30 pm Spaghetti Night

CH 6:30 pm

7

Seafood Special CH 6:30 pm

8 Steak N igh t CH

6 :30 pm

9

Rosary MC 12:30 pm

10 11 Burger Nigh t CH 6 :30 pm

12

T a c o B a r C H 6 : 3 0 p m

13 O & C M e e t i n g C H 7 : 3 0 p m C H 7 : 3 0

p m S p a g h e t t i N i g h t C H 6 : 3 0 p m

14 Valentine’s Day

Supper Club 11 6:00 pm Seafood Special

CH 6:30 pm

15 Steak N igh t CH

6 :30 pm

16 Family Breakfast

MH 9:00 am Rosary MC 12:30 pm

17

President’s Day

18

Burger Nigh t CH 6 :30 pm

19 T a c o B a r C H

6 : 3 0 p m

20 EDW Degree Meeting

11 7:30 pm Spaghetti Night

CH 6:30 pm

21

Seafood Special CH 6:30 pm

22 Steak N igh t CH

6 :30 pm

23

Rosary MC 12:30 pm

24 CJB Assembly Meeting

11 7:00 pm

25 CCA Board Meeting

CH 7:00 pm Burger Night CH 6:30 pm

26 Ash Wednesday

Taco Bar CH 6:30 pm

27 Spaghetti Night

CH 6:30 pm

28

Seafood Special CH 6:30 pm

29 Steak N igh t CH

6 :30 pm

CH = Council Home

(Mansion)

MC = Mary’s Circle

CG = Club Grounds

LL= Lower Lounge (C. Paradise Rm) MH = Main Hall

RECRUIT A MEMBER Contact Greg Strizek VISIT EDW AT OUR WEBSITE: kofcedw2473.org

Contact Grand Knight at gk2473@vakofc.org KnightLife Editor at gk2473@vakofc.org

Club Manager E-Mail: GM@columbusclubevents.com Greg: membership@kofcedw2473.org