On Memorial Day weekend, there were 25 Brother Knights, their wives and friends took their time to volunteer for the Special State Olympics of Arkansas. The event was hosted by Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas.
The Knight’s Honor Guard took the lead for the Parade of Athletes kicking off the 2019 Special Olympic Games that was held from May 23rd to May 25th.
The Volunteers provided Carnival Games, Arts and Crafts for over 2000 attendees consisting of the Olympic Athletes and their family members.
Many thanks to Fred Jungers of the Knights of Columbus Council 10208 Jesus Catholic Church of Hot Springs Village for spearheading this event for so many years.
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| Newest Brother Knight - Greg Hilbert |
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| May 2019 Family of the Month - Robert and Renee Steinpreis |
A little bit about Robert:
Robert was recently Knighted a Sir Knight of the Fourth Degree.
He has been a Men's Club Member for years.
He ushers at the 5 P.M. Mass weekly and provides diligent assistance and information to those in need who attend.
Greatly supports the many activities of his wife, Renee.
A Community Foundation Member and loves Tennis, Golf and Pickleball.
A lot about Renee:
She is a Server, Sacristan, and Extraordinary Minister
An Administrator of the Ministry Scheduler Pro System, doing computer training and being sure positions for the Masses are filled.
She is the Chairperson of the Liturgy Commission and past member of the Parish Council.
She Photographs many of the Parish Events and provides "Feature Photos" for the parish webpage.
A Member of the USGF (United States Grace Force) offering special prayers daily.
An Adorer in the Adoration Chapel from 2-3 A.M. on Sunday Mornings
An Active and Lifetime member of Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association and does photography for main events for CPAAA. She also runs the Computer Program for the MILO System.
Active in CCHSV (Computer Club of Hot Springs Village) and President of VMUG (Village Mac Users group). She teaches classes and facilitates Mobile Device Help groups.
Head of the HSV Drone Pilots Group.
She is a member of the Community Foundation and the Photographer for them as well.
Provide Photos for different Hot Springs Village Venues.
Have her own YouTube Channel with many interesting videos of Life and Scenes of Hot Springs Village! Just click on the to see her page!! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK_NgHAM5Ehu6pdSorYyKWw
Great supporter and provider of encouragement for Robert!!
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| May 2019 Knight of the Month - Jim Anderson |
Jim moved to HSV in 1995 after retiring from a 45-year career in the Aero- Space business with Gen. Elec., American Airlines and Rolls - Royce.
He came to HSV as a non-practicing Presbyterian, but a regular at Catholic Churches around the country (Pat was a devout Catholic).
They had moved here to enjoy the golf and the other amenities offered in the Village while looking for their permanent retirement location. They quickly found that they were having so much fun and making so many really good friends, they just stopped looking and decided to make the Village their permanent residence.
In 2009, at the gentle urging and encouragement of Monsignor Bernard Malone and Patricia, he became a Catholic at the Easter Confirmation and Mass in Little Rock by Bishop Anthony Taylor.
In 2011, sponsored by Bro. Bob Honzik , he joined the Knights of Columbus and was immediately put to work on the recruiting committee under the direction of Bro. Knight Ed Cudworth .
In 2012 Jim was exemplified as a 2nd and 3rd Degree Knight, and in April of this year, he received Honors of the 4th Degree in exemplification ceremonies at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church.
Jim is also strong supporter of several of this Council’s Charitable Programs, Including:
CPID - tootsie rolls.
Christmas Gifts for Kids.
Culture of Life - baby bottles.
Seminarian Education Support - taste of faith.
Village Outreach Christmas Baskets.
HSV Community Foundation.
State Council - Just Ask.
Priest Circle Renovation - Calvary Cemetery.
DOLR Men’s Retreat.
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| Pictured above with Scott Krantz the First Place Winners of Flight one from Right to Left are Tony Melugin, Ron Graves, Ryan Camras and Rob Camras. |
This is an all-volunteer event with no one being paid any salaries. All Monies raised go to the Charity. The Knights of Columbus have been the hosts of this event since it started 12 years ago at three different venues since its inception; The Belvedere, Lake Degray and Hot Springs Village. The last time it was held in Hot Springs Village was 2016.
This was a landmark year for the Knights of Columbus Councils as it will put the total earned over the last 12 years to more $100,000.00 with over $14,000.00 being raised from this tournament. All the money raised goes toward tuition for many students unable to afford the tuition at little or no costs to their families, allowing them to attend the St. John's Catholic School PreK3 through 8th Grade.
There were 121 golfers starting the shotgun at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, May 18. First flight winners with a 56 included Rob Camras, Ryan Camras, Tony Melugin and Ron Graves. Second flight winners scoring a 65 were Joe Dierks, Joe Patrico, Bob Kleinhenz and Stan Grise. Third flight winners carding 68 included Father George Sanders, Danny Frazier, Lynn Peters and Danny Henry.
Other honors went to Art Morrissette, closest to the line on No. 13; Ryan Camras, closest to the pin on 17; Jerry Bertrand, closest to the pin on No. 6; Roger Thomason, closest to the pin on No. 3; Father George Sanders, closest to the pin on No. 11. A barbecue lunch was served at the Balboa Pavilion with the awards being presented after the lunch.
The Knights of Columbus of HSV has over 320 members all dedicated to the four principles of the order; Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. This fraternal year the council will donate more that 160,000.00 to local charities throughout the State of Arkansas.
We would like to give a BIG THANK YOU to following sponsors which made this a great tournament.
DIAMOND SPONSORS SILVER SPONSORS BRONZE SPONSORS
CHI St. Vincent Golden Paint and Body Purple Cow Restaurants
Hot Springs, AR Hot Springs, AR Hot Springs, AR
GOLD SPONSORS Walmart La Hacienda
Arkansas Glass Company Hot Springs & HSV, AR Hot Springs, AR
Hot Springs, AR
Peters Painting and Flooring Brain Gehrki Jose’s Mexican Grill
Hot Springs, AR Hot Springs, AR Hot Springs, AR
Hot Springs Country Club Lake DeGray Golf Course Relyance Bank
Hot Springs, AR Bismark, AR Hot Springs Village, AR
Top Notch Construction Senior Helpers Dr. Walter Frazee, DDS, PA
Hot Springs, AR Hot Springs, AR Hot Springs, AR
Bilgisher Land Management, LLC Food Wise Family Care Chiropractic
Hot Springs Village, AR Hot Springs Village, AR Hot Springs, AR
Bishop Aviation Tom Hefer Sander’s Supply
Hot Springs, AR PGA Professional Hot Springs, AR
Director of Golf
Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ Hot Springs Village, AR Village Insurance
Hot Springs Village, AR Hot Springs Village, AR
Diamante Country Club Arvest Bank Bob and Ann Bowman
Hot Springs, AR Hot Springs, AR Hot Springs Village, AR
Eyecare Specialties Tomorrow’s Therapy, LLC The Beehinve
Hot Springs Village, AR Hot Springs Village, AR Hot Springs Village, AR
Kwik Print Remax HSV Teapots and Treasures
Hot Springs, AR Hot Springs Village, AR Hot Springs Village, AR
The Elser Family State Farm HSV Home Plate Cafe
Hot Springs, AR Hot Springs Village, AR Hot Springs Village, AR
The Judy (Elser) Morton Family Ifrah Financial Services Village Wine and Spirits
Hot Springs, AR Hot Springs, AR Hot Springs Village, AR
Gregg Orr Auto Group Maxwell Blade Show Instrument and Supply, Inc.
Hot Springs, AR Hot Springs, AR Hot Springs, AR
Knights of Columbus 10208 Clampitt’s Country Kitchen
Hot Springs Village, AR Hot Springs Village, AR
Chamber’s Bank
Hot Springs Village, AR
Sweet Cheeks Bakery
Hot Springs Village, AR
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| (Photo credit Aprille Hanson) |
At the end of the Retreat, participants joined together to contribute to Fr. Mauricio over $1,000 to use for defraying the cost to assist many Catholic youngsters of Danville to attend.
Grand Knight - Rich Rivera
Deputy Grand Knight - Murray Claassen
Chancellor - Ted Otero
Recorder - Mark Leslie
Treasurer - Russ Harrison
Lecturer - Walter Free
Warden - Ron Cuba
Advocate - Bob Kulas
1st Trustee - Ed Doyle
2nd Trustee - Tom Donnelly
3rd Trustee - Gary Wolfer
Inside Guard - Klaus Pawlik
Outside Guard - Francisco Gutierrez
If any member would like to run for one of these positions, please contact Grand Knight Ed Doyle.
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| April 2019 Family of the Month - Mark and Michele Lukasavige |
All the Knights and Guests present were able to view all of the awards Council 10208 was presented with at the State Convention. Just to recap, Council 10208 was recognized with six major awards, the most of any council.
The Family of the Year went to Bob and Mary Anne Honzik. This is the second straight year that a couple from Hot Springs Village and Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish will be representing the state of Arkansas at the annual Supreme Convention! Walter and Judy Free won in 2018.
The large council award for the highest per capita donations to the state’s “Just Ask” program. This fundraiser supports the state council’s charitable.
The large council award for the highest per capita donations in the Campaign for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities. Council 10208 raised $33,000, which was more than the other 62 councils in the state combined!
The Supreme Council’s new Faith-in-Action initiative divides all programs into one of four categories: Faith, Community, Life and Family. At the state convention, awards for each of these areas were presented; Council won two of the four, Faith and Community!
And Last but not least Council 10208 was awarded “Large Council of the Year”. This is given to Councils with 100 or more members and it recognizes an organization’s entire body of work for the fraternal year.
Next up was the presentation of the Family of the Month and the Knight of the Month. Congratulations to the Family of the Month for April 2019, Mark and Michele Lukasavige and John Broome receiving the Knight of the Month for April 2019.
Our two newest Knights, Jim Culpepper and Jack Wilson received their certificates.
The Council was presented with a Special Presentation of a short film giving an overview of the Priests Circle project. This initiative was spearheaded by brother Bob Honzik and produced by Brother Knights Ed Voss and Jim Anderson. Council 10208 was the major fundraiser. Click on this link to see it for yourself: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yQBuvjVKOtRQigynNa8UTPrutoiK7k8f/view?ts=5cd32293
And last on the Agenda before the business meeting was a presentation by Carolyn Bowers and Donna Aylward on the Catholic Community Foundation. They did a great job of giving an overview of what the foundation is about and how to get involved. For more information, click here: http://thecatholiccommunityfoundation.org/
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| Pictured above from the left, Deputy Grand Knight Rich Rivera holds the "Just Ask" and "CPID" awards; Grand Knight Ed Doyle has the "Large Council of the Year" and "Faith" awards; Mary Anne Honzik displays the "Community" award plaque and her husband Bob holds the "Family of the Year" award won by the Honziks. |