Knights of Columbus Charity Golf Tournament Saturday, July 12, 2025.
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There was a total of 13 candidates from three District 10 councils with four from Benton, three from Hot Springs, and six from Hot Springs Village.
Pictured (l-r) in the photo are Membership Director Ed Cudworth; new knights Fred Gemme, Ed Calhoun, Bill Gribbon, Ron Berich, Raul Monarque Jr, and Jim Dyar; and , Grand Knight Dave Johnston.
The Degree Team consisted of Bill Patterson, Tom Yerina, Gerald Krawczynski, Mike Kerwin, Mike Frantz, and Buddy Dixon with Ray Peters in support.
In addition to the team and the candidates, the local council was well represented with over a dozen members, including District 10 Deputy Ed Miller, to support the Team and welcome the new members.
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The annual fall retreat for all Arkansas knights and their spouses was conducted at Subiaco, September 9-11, 2011. It was arranged by State Knights of Columbus Church Director, Roy Anderle.
Retreat master was Deacon Larry Hatch of Mena. Topics centered on "Keeping the Wounds Fresh" and "Living a Life More Like Jesus."
Four couples from Council 10208 were in attendance including (2nd & 3rd rows from top r - l)): Pat and Ed Cudworth; Evelyn and Marshall Garrison; Frances and Ron Boudreaux; and, Marna and Art Morissette.
The next Subiaco Reatreat is February 3-5, 2012.
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Dan encouraged the knights to get involved as volunteers, as more than 700 are needed for the festival. Popping popcorn, selling tickets, and transporting dignitaries are just a few of the jobs. Assisting in the screening of the films may also be of interest to some. Dan can be contacted at 501-321-4747 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. He indicated that Village residents are typically great supporters of the Festival.
This year's festival is scheduled for October 14 - 23. Tickets are $25 per day or $150 for the ten-day event. Winners of two free week-long tickers were Ed Miller and Milt Spaniel.
The following information was taken from the Hot Springs Documentary Film Institute web site www.hsdfi.org.
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History of Marian Prayer Program:
Cardinal James Francis Stafford, Major Apostolic Penitentiary Emeritus, and archbishop of Denver emeritus, was principal celebrant at Votive Mass of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Wednesday, Aug. 3, at the Supreme Convention in Denver, Colorado. Knights of Columbus state deputies stood before the altar at the end of Mass holding their jurisdiction’s framed image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, as Msgr. Eduardo Chavez explains the new Marian Prayer Program in which the images would be hosted by local councils worldwide during prayer services.
The Guadalupe images were blessed by Pope Benedict XVI and touched to the tilma of Juan Diego which bears the miraculous image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. In addition, the frames of the images were sealed with soil from Tepeyac hill in Mexico, where Our Lady’s appearances took place. The new Knights of Columbus Marian Prayer Program will take place throughout the Order and lead into the second international Guadalupe Festival to be held at the Los Angeles Coliseum the weekend before the 2012 Supreme Convention. You may see pictures and receive more information on our Order's Web Page: www.kofc.org.
(Check out the photos in the Photo Gallery)
WOW! What a fantastic 3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament everyone enjoyed on Saturday, August 27th, at the DeGray Lake Resort golf course.
Thank you one and all, our sponsors, volunteers, parishioners, friends, golfers and Knights for making this year’s tournament a tremendous success! Twenty-four (24) teams consisting of ninety-five players contributed to our success while competing for a host of prizes.
Sixteen (16) volunteers gave their Saturday to help with this golf tournament. Chuck Wagon Joe Giompoletti had plenty of knights helping him serve, not one, but two delicious meals at breakfast and lunch.
Also, a hearty THANK YOU to the Hot Springs Village Knights. Without their help and participation this successful event would not have been possible.
Our cash donations were $1,200.00, down slightly from 2010.
But we still netted $5,300 for St. John School.
The prize donations were way up from 2010. We had approximately $7,000 in prices to give away. Please remember all of our business sponsors, who made this tournament possible.
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Pictured in the photo (l-r): Jaime Cardenas, Rick Meyers, Walt Chavis, Richard Hoepner, Stephan Eubank, Fred Johnson, Jack Gile, Craig Rickerman, Mike Murphy, Ron Albert, and Sean Faust (Hot Springs).
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In addition to nine representatives from the local Lions Club, the following 23 knights and spouses participated under the direction of Mike Frantz: Cathy Ament, Bob & Ann Bowman, Chris Frantz, Wayne & Dee Kapple, Joe & Shirley Lemmler, Chuck & Elaine MacDonald, Jim McDermott, Raul Monarque, Art & Marna Morissette, Ed Pilarski, Del & Agnes Scheid, Mary Schramer, Tony Shields, George Vierling, Gary Wolfer, and Marvin & Lucy Young.
Check the photo gallery for pictures of the campers and volunteers in action at Fiesta Bowl.
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What are the key aspects of the current Declaration on special assessments?
• Authorizes the Board to ask the membership for a special assessment.
• Limited in time to one year.
• Use restricted to capital improvements or additions.
• Must be approved by 51% of property owners.
What does the proposed Declaration amendment change?
• It removes the one year limitation and allows the property owners to vote on the finance ofcapital projects over a number of years. |
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Beginning his third year as District Deputy for District 10 is Ed Miller. Ed was also named 2010-2011 District Deputy of the Year for the second time in as many years as he mentored the Benton, Hot Springs, Hot Springs Village, and Mena Councils.
Congratulations to these knights for their dedication to the Knights of Columbus organization and its members. It is quite unusual for one council to be filling 25% of the state chairman positions, and they are committed to representing their fellow knights and Council 10208 in a positive manner.
The five knights attended a July 23 meeting of the Arkansas State Council officers, directors, chairmen, and district deputies. Gerald also attended a meeting of the AR Knights on Bikes.
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Profits will again be donated to St. John's Catholic School. There will be a shotgun start at 8:30 am with breakfast and lunch provided. Great prizes will be awarded. Reserve the date and get your team together. Send in the registration form now to assist the volunteers in planning this event. Full payment should be received by August 20, one week before the tourney. Overnight lodging options:
Lodge in DeGray State - $95.00
Holiday Inn Express - 98.00
Hampton Inn - 99.00
Day's Inn - 54.00
Best Western - 68.00
Comfort Inn - 75.00
Quality Inn - 60.00
Prices not checked for Executive Inn, Motel 6, and Super 8
Contact Ron Boudreaux with questions at 915-9847 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Last year's tournament raised $6,000 for St. John's. This year's goal is $8,000.