The Council approved a $500 contribution to support the start up of a Pregnancy Help Center in Jefferson City and is appealing to its members and others to consider attending a fund raising dinner on Thursday, October 13, at the Capital Ritz (see attached flyer). Individual donations can be mailed directly to Pregnancy Help Center of Central MO, P.O. Box 105316, Jefferson City, MO 65110. For more information please contact Kurt Dudenhoeffer at 230-9840 or kcdudenhoeffer@gmail.com.
The Council also approved a $3,520 donation to its State Council in support of a new $2 million “Meet Life” initiative that establishes a bold and noble goal of giving thousands of children a chance to live and be welcomed as members of the human family. The goal is to purchase and install an ultrasound machine at each Pregnancy Help Center throughout Missouri within the next 5 years. Individual donations can be mailed directly to Columbian Charities, c/o Mark Ruether, 1448 Briar Village Court, Jefferson City, MO 65109. Please contact Mark at 659-7869 or mruether@juno.com for more information.
28 members from our Council advanced into the Patriotic Degree of the Order, our highest honor, on August 27. This is an outstanding response and commitment from our membership.
The Sept 16/17 Samaritan Center Food Drive was very successful. The Bishop McAuliffe and Monsignor Pleus Councils collected approximately 3,300 pounds of non-perishable food and $1,100. Many thanks to Gerbes Super Store, Gerbes West, Schulte’s Fresh Foods, Moser’s Discount Foods, and Schnucks Supermarket for allowing us on their premises.
The Sept 23 Fish Fry was attended by approximately 250 guests with proceeds to benefit the Samaritan Center. The macaroni & cheese was a big hit, but ran out too soon. Thanks to everyone for their support.
The Habitat for Humanity renovation project still needs volunteers. Work will continue each Saturday until the job is completed. Our hours are from 8:00am to 3:00pm with lunch provided. Please call Lew Hancock at 645-8511 if you can help.
The Trustees completed their annual audit of our books and records for fraternal year ending June 30.
Work continues on the Super Save Card program; distribution has been delayed until mid-November.
Orders are being collected now through October 27 from Council members and members of the Ladies Auxiliary who wish to purchase a high quality shirt or jacket embroidered with their name and Knight’s logo. This is an excellent way for us to display our presence and solidarity.
Upcoming Calendar review:
Our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 12 at 7:00pm in the Undercroft; it will be preceded by a meal beginning at 6:00 p.m.
The annual Tootsie Roll Drive is scheduled for Fri/Sat, October 7/8. Please call Terry Jarrett at 636-3982 if you can help.
Respectfully Submitted,
Rich Anderson, Grand Knight