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Brothers and Sisters in Columbianism:

I would like to thank Grand Knight Joe Mahoney and the brothers of St. Lawrence Council for hosting our June 2007 meeting and I am looking forward to seeing all the delegates at our next Chapter meeting set for July 20th scheduled at St. Regis Council.

Many of you complimented me on my acceptance speech which pretty much set our path for the 2007-2008 year. As such, I am including my talk as part of my July message. I hope you enjoy it and I would welcome your feedback.

I WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE DELEGATES FOR ELECTING ME TO THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF THE SUFFOLK CHAPTER. MY THANKS AND APPRECIATION TO THE OUTGOING OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND STAFF. I OFFER MY PERSONAL CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL INCOMING OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND STAFF.

SPECIAL THANKS TO MY FAMILY; MY WIFE PAT, MY CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN; FOR THEIR LOVE, STRENGTH AND SUPPORT. MY UNENDING LOVE.

THE MEMBERS OF ST. LAWRENCE COUNCIL; GRAND KNIGHT JOE MAHONEY, WALTER CHAPMAN AND WALTER KIDJIERSKI, FOR THEIR ENCOURAGEMENT AND COUNSEL.

I AM REALLY EXCITED TO INFORM YOU THAT THE CHARTING OF NEW DIRECTIONS WILL MARK MY STEWARDSHIP OF THIS OFFICE; WHILE CHERISHING THE TRADITIONS OF THE PAST, WE WILL SET SAIL FOR NEW HORIZONS.

TOGETHER WE WILL MAKE ALL OUR CHAPTER MEETINGS MORE INFORMATIVE, INTERESTING AND ENJOYABLE. MANY CHERISHED TRADITIONS OF THE PAST WILL BE REVISITED WHILE WE ALSO EXPLORE NEW PORTS OF CALL.

WE PLAN TO HOLD A CHAPLAIN APPRECIATION NIGHT TO HONOR ALL THE CHAPLAINS OF OUR COUNCILS, A STATE DEPUTY NIGHT FOR OUR NEWLY ELECTED STATE DEPUTY EDWARD CASELLAZI. THE PATRIOTIC 4TH DEGREE WILL BE HONORED WITH AN ASSEMBLY RECOGNITION NIGHT. WE WILL ALSO HOLD AN INSURANCE INFORMATION NIGHT, ALONG WITH SEVERAL OTHER EVENTS TO MAKE OUR MEETINGS INTERESTING.

I WILL MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO MAKE YOUR CHAPTER AN INTEGRAL PART OF OUR COUNTY’S FRATERNAL FAMILY AT THE COUNCIL, DISTRICT AND ASSEMBLY LEVEL.

ON A TOPIC CLOSER TO OUR “HEARTS” WE WILL ELIMINATE THE COFFEE AND CAKE PRIOR TO OUR MONTHLY MEETINGS AND HAVE A LIGHT REPAST DINNER.

AT THIS TIME I WOULD LIKE TO ANNOUNCE THE FOLLOWING APPOINTMENTS:

CHAPTER CHAPLAIN—FATHER FRANCIS NUSS
ASSOCIATE CHAPLAIN---FATHER PAUL DAHM

SECT’Y TO THE CHAPTER CHAIRMAN---WALTER KEDJIERSKI
WARDEN TO THE CHAPTER CHAIRMAN---JOHN MASTROSIMONE
CHAPTER LECTURER---STEVE SUAREZ PGK, FDD
FINANCIAL COMPTROLLER/ EXEC. SECT’Y ED FREUDENBERG PGK, FDD
ADMIN. ASST. TO CHAPTER CHAIRMAN TOM BORRUSO PGK
ADVISORY BOARD CHAIRMAN---SAL LOIACONO PGK, FDD, PFN, FM
GENERAL PROGRAM CHAIRMAN---RAY BURHANS PGK, FDD
DELEGATE TO THE NASSAU CHAPTER—BILL LARKE PGK, FDD, FORMER COB
DELEGATE TO LONG ISLAND CHAPTER-- JIM NEVINS PGK
DELEGATE TO HUDSON VALLEY CHAPTER BOB SLINGO PGK, FDD, PCC

ADDITIONAL APPOINTMENTS FOR DIRECTORS AND PROGRAM CHAIRMAN WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT A LATER DATE.

BROTHERS, I PUT MY ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE PROTECTION OF MARY, MOTHER OF THE CHURCH AND PATRON OF OUR ORDER FATHER MICHAEL J. MCGIVNEY.

WE WORK THIS DAY IN THE VINEYARDS OF COLUMBIANISM AS WE DO EVERY DAY FOR THE GREATER HONOR AND GLORY OF GOD, HOLY MOTHER CHURCH AND THE GOOD OF OUR ORDER

Until next time have a great July and God Bless! Don Graham

Dear Sisters Columbiettes:

Thank you for electing me as your President. Thank you to Ethel Carter for all of her guidance and to all who have encouraged me along the way. I would like to especially thank my Sister Columbiettes of Resurrection for hosting the Chapter meeting and the delicious repast they provided.

The following officers were also elected at our June meeting. Congratulations to all and welcome aboard Amelia.

Past President (automatic) Ethel Carter
Vice President Ronny Pliszak
Secretary Mary Lundin
Financial Secretary Peggy Milillo
Treasurer Eppie Larke
Sentinel Amelia Joseph

Together we will strive to continue the success of the Suffolk Chapter.

While I’m on the togetherness note - we are still in need of places to have our monthly meetings – if your council is available to host a Chapter meeting please let me know as soon as possible so I can get the calendar ready for the upcoming Columbian year.

I would also ask all the Presidents to send me a current list of their officers and delegates, please include addresses, phone numbers and email addresses if available.

Here’s some “Save the Date” information:

9/9/07 – Suffolk Chapter Columbiettes Officer’s Installation - Resurrection Church – Farmingville – 12:00 mass followed by the installation and repast

9/30/07 – Columbiette Day at the Shrine – more info to follow

11/11/07 – Past Chapter President – Ethel Carter – Testimonial – Radison Hotel – Holtsville – more info to follow

Have a happy and safe July 4th and as we celebrate our freedom, let’s remember in our prayers all our troops who are fighting to keep us safe and also their families who are awaiting their safe return.

Fraternally,
Kathy Anderson
Suffolk Chapter President

Direct Donations

Worthy Grand Knight

This year the primary beneficiary of the Direct Donation phase of the Charity Drive will be the “Sunrise Fund” at Stony Brook Hospital. This Fund was established as an initiative of dedicated parents to raise awareness about Childhood cancer and to raise funds for specific programs and projects. The “Sunshine Fund enables those caring for our children to establish innovative programs, provide a nurturing environment, develop funds to support research studies and to meet the ever expanding needs of our pediatric patients.
When a child has cancer, it’s not just the child who is affected it’s everyone whose life is touched by that child. So therefore I implore you to join us in this most important segment of this years “Charity Drive”. Your charitable donation goes to help a child in your own community.
Direct donations are an allowable deduction by the Internal Revenue Service and the New York State Games and Wagering Commission. So my brothers if your council runs bingo nights or nights at the races or card parties. You can make a donation to this worth while cause.
The Sunrise Fund at Stony Brook was established to raise awareness about childhood cancer and to raise funds for specific projects including a respite center, a play room, extended support services, facilities and programs that meet the families growing needs, and vital research into the causes and treatment of childhood cancers. The Fund supports a number of special initiatives at Stony Brook University Medical Center and
it ’s pediatric Oncology Program. SBUH’s Pediatric Oncology program is the only pediatric oncology program on Long Island that is tied directly to a major research university. The program includes the only support group east of Manhattan for families of children with cancer. The support group is a vital aspect of patient care, second only to cutting edge treatment, in helping patients and families cope with the stresses of battling cancer. The School Reentry program establishes ongoing communication between young cancer patients and their educators and eases the path when the child returns to the classroom. The Childhood National awareness initiative is vital if we are to raise awareness about childhood cancer not only here on Long Island, but nationally
Brothers we live in a country with a tremendous amount of resources.
But the greatest resources we have are our children.
Your donation may be presented to me at any Chapter Meeting or mailed to me. All checks are payable to “Suffolk Chapter Charities Inc.” Viva Jesus.

Direct Donation Chairman
Leonard Scicutella
414 46th street
Lindenhurst NY 11757