Bill Welch (l) receiving gavel from John Bodensteiner

On June 8, the fraternal year 2010-2011 officers for the Knights of Columbus Council 10208 were installed by District 10 Deputy Ed Miller.  There were 95 knights and spouses in attendance for the dinner and installation

The new grand knight is Bill Welch and his officers include: Dave Johnston; Bill Roe; Steve Schramer; Ernest Folse; Steve Fetcko; Ron Barta; Chuck MacDonald; Dan Murphy; Jim Passe; Tom Thornton; Ed Miller; Ron Boudreaux; and, John Bodensteiner.  Handling the directorship responsibilities for the grand knight will be: Dick Breckon; Tom Yerina; Milt Spaniel; Rolland White; Mac Good; Ike Eisenhauer; Mike Welsh; and, Art Morissette.  Mike Miller is administrator of the web site (www.hsvkofc.org).  Father Bill Elser is replacing the recently retired Monsignor Bernard Malone as chaplain.  Deacon Larry Lipsmeyer will continue as assistant to the chaplain, and Randy Schnoebelen will serve the council as area field agent.  (See the Organization Chart for officer and director titles with photos.)

The Daniel P Sullivan Council 10208 with 255 members under the leadership of Grand Knight John Bodensteiner and his officers and directors with the support of many mambers experienced an excellent 2009-2010 fraternal year, its 20th as a council in the Village.  In addition to meeting its goal of 26 new members, it raised and awarded more than $33,000 in support of its charities and causes, which included a number of new beneficiaries.