Milt Spaniel and John Bodensteiner present a $2,500 check at First Step.

Milt Spaniel and John Bodensteiner present a $2,738.19 check at Abilities Unlimited.

Bob Doyle (l) accepting a $2,500 Special Olympics check from Dub Green.

In setting its own record for funds raised in a Campaign for People with Intellectual Disabilities (CPID), the Council's $10,280.00 ($36.72 per knight) was also the most of any state council in the 2011-2012 campaign. In fact, it represents 15% of the state's total.  The council with the second highest amount is St Bernard in Bella Vista with $7,342.24.

After contributing its 15% ($1,542.03) to the State Council, the Daniel P. Sullivan Council allocated the remaining 85% to the following: First Step in Hot Springs - $2,500.00; Abilities Unlimited in Hot Springs - $2,738.19; Arkansas Special Olympics - $2,500.00; and, Arkansas Camps for the Blind - $1,000.00.
   
Although the campaign’s net total of $67,339.87 is $2,026.74 more than last year, only 34 of 56 active councils (61%) participated this year with their individual net funds ranging $100 - $10,280. There were seven councils that each raised $4,000 or more resulting in $41,567.72 (62% of total), hile the four councils in district 10 raised $21,561.53 (32% of total). 

To give this year’s campaign some historical perspective, the Arkansas councils have participated in CPID since 1975, and the funds raised have ranged from $41,483 in 1975 to $90,256 in 1980 with an average of $66,732 (based on 29 of 35 years for which data are available).  

In 2011-2012 Arkansas councils dispensed $56,945.79 to worthy agencies and programs in their areas, and the State Council presented a $10,390.30 check to its designated recipient, The Arc in Little Rock.

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The Knights of Columbus annual Mardi Gras party on "Fat" or "Shrove" Tuesday was held on the evening of February 21.  The fundraiser did meet its financial objective, thanks to significant support from the community.

All attendees were photographed as many were adorned in their favorite Mardi Gras attire.  Many photos are available on this site under PHOTOS.

Council Director Dave Witchger coordinated the event with significant assistance from a number of knights and their spouses including: Ticket Sales - Bob Bowman and Russ Harrison; Food Preparation - Danny and Kathy Murphy (shrimp creole), Ed and Mary Ann Miller (jambalaya), and Claudia Keearns and Janice Spaniel (bread pudding w/Jack Daniels sauce); Decorations - Milt Spaniel; Kitchen - Rick Hiemenz; Umbrellas - Ed Miller family; Photos - John and Carolyn Bodensteiner; 50/50 - Scott Krantz; Poster - Mike Miller; and, MC - Dan Murphy.   

Other knights and spouses significantly responsible for the success of the event include: Bob Rodgers, Jim Passe, Mike Welsh, Greg Rogers, Bill Welch, Dave Salmen, John DeJanovich, Ed Keearns, Terry O'Brien, Bob Kostelecky, and Mike Garstecki. 

The extensive decorations had a definite New Orleans' Mardi Gras theme.  Table center pieces and beads complemented the decorations. The popular Blue Velvet band provided music welcomed by the dancers, including Conga and line dancing songs.  

The beautiful second line umbrellas led to very spirited bidding as they were auctioned by MC Murphy.  Appropriately, Kathy and Dan Murphy were crowned Queen and King.

2011_Kraemer_Cheese_Emblem

Given the success of the two previous Knights of Columbus sales of Kraemer's cheese and sausage products, Master Cheesehead Ed Miller is coordinating another sale through March 18 with free delivery to the Village on March 20. 

For an order form, click Cheese Order Form or pick one up in the A&E hallway at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church.  Complete the form and:  1) return it to the box in the hallway; 2) give it to Ed Miller or John Meyers at the March 6 membership meeting; or, 3) bring it to the March 18 Knights of Columbus breakfast in the Lower Hall. Those who submit orders will be contacted about the payment due, as well as the time and location of distribution on Tuesday, March 20,

Questions about the sale and the products may be directed to Ed Miller (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 922-0501) or John Meyers (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 915-0746).  

The current by-laws are printed here for reference by the membership, as the officers are reviewing them and suggesting minor updates.  A set of policies is also being established to reflect current practice within the guidelines of the by-laws.  

Council 10208 Current By-Laws

ARTICLE I

Section l. This Council shall be known as Daniel P. Sullivan Council, No. 10208, Knights of Columbus.

Sec. 2. The initiation fee shall be $15.00 except that for applicants under 26 years of age it shall be $10.00 and for priests and religious it shall be nil. One-half of the initiation fee shall accompany the application, but it shall be refunded if the applicant is rejected.

Sec. 3. Each member shall pay annual dues, the same to be payable quarterly in advance at the first regular meetings in January, April, July, and October. The annual dues of members shall be $25.00, excepting insured members under 26 years of age whose dues shall be one-half of that sum, honorary members who shall pay $10.00, and honorary life members who shall pay nothing. Except as above stated, the dues of associate and insurance members shall be the same.

Sec. 4. The officers shall receive annual compensation, payable in quarterly installments at the end of each quarter, as follows: Financial Secretary: From the council an amount equal to ten per cent of the moneys collected on account of dues from both insurance and associate members, payable in quarterly installments at the end of each quarter.