*FROM OUR GRAND KNIGHT*

My Brother Knights:

I have started out all of my letters with membership and this one will be no exception. I am happy to welcome four new members, Greg Anderson, Larry Bozik., Jim Vandel and Don Martines. Please make these gentlemen feel welcome. I would also like to mention that there is a Major Degree coming up on November 2nd at Our Lady of White Lake in Montague. All members who have not completed their Major Degree should attend. Remember, you have already paid for it.

The month of October has been so busy but, also so gratifying. Our Council started out the month with The Annual Tootsie Roll Drive. To say that I am proud of this council would be an understatement. In the last three years, we have seen remarkable gains in the amount of both funds and participation in this event. The MI Drive is our biggest charitable event and this year we have done very well. Participation levels were at 52% this year with a take in over $2,400,00. This is the total without the expenses taken out. I would like to give a big thanks to, PGK & DD Tom Ketchum for contacting the Wal-Mart Stores, Wayne LaPointe for helping at almost all of the locations, the Round Table Coordinators for and members who helped in the various locations and parishes. This council has set an example for the other councils in our District as to what a few good Knights can do.

The Younkers day Fundraiser has been going well, thanks to its Chairman, Brian Cirner. This fundraiser has benefited us in both our financial area as well, as getting us out in the community. So far only the council officers have stepped up to the plate to help with this fundraiser, which bothers me some. I would like to see a few new faces helping out, maybe some of those who could not help with the MI Drive can help with this project, it is only two hours out of the weekend.

The St. Jeans Chicken Dinner was held on October 12th. The amount of Brother Knights in Blue Shirts was very impressive. Our immediate PGK Mike Lewis is the chair for this parish on this event. Mark Trier was in charge of cooking the chicken and still more Knights serving or bussing tables. There were even Knights from other councils helping. The rosary and information table was set up and staffed by a number of our brothers. It is St Jeans 125th year celebration as a parish.

When the new fraternal year began, I challenged my Brother Knights to attend at least six meetings this year. Therefore, I am sure that I will be seeing the council chambers full in the upcoming months. We are still doing a potluck after the meetings, so bring us one of your specialties to try. The Council Christmas party will be coming up in December, so look for the date or contact Wayne LaPointe for information.

The last few weeks the readings at Mass have been about choices, both good and bad, mercy and justice. I couldn’t help but think when writing this letter how much of a better person I am, because of the opportunities the Knights of Columbus has given me and the choices to serve my fellow man.

Yours in Christ,
Garret A. Kelenske
Grand Knight

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