History of Council #3744
THE EARLY YEARS -- 1953 - 1959
Council Organized
Rudy Wittal, State membership chairman, was given the assignment of starting a Westchester council.
First members were recruited door to door in residential area now vacated by LAX and at the local churches.
The Council was formally organized by Rudy Wittal and Charles Spencer on Oct. 20, 1953.
Council Activities In The 1950's
Before the hall was constructed, meetings were held in the Westchester Women's Club building behind the YMCA for a few years, then at an American Legion Hall on Lincoln. Breakfast and dinners were held at restaurants with banquet facilities.
Many programs we enjoy today were in place from the earliest years of the council, and have served its members and the community from the very start. By 1957, the activities in place included Rancho San Antonio raffle ticket sales at local supermarkets and setting up and cleaning tables, Quarterly Communion Masses and going out to breakfast, Passion Sunday Communion and breakfast, Spring Dinner Dance in early June, a Beer Bust Dance on the 5th Tues of the month, Moose Fair, three bowling teams, blood drives about every other month, Installation of Officers at an open meeting, successful retreats for couples or families at the Serra Retreat House, a constantly-recruiting Squires circle (disbanded May 1958), Past Grand Knight (officers) Luau-style Dinner Dance in Oct, Christmas Party at Nazareth House for orphans (Sepulveda and Magnolia) distributing gifts and shoes collected along with ice cream cake and Santa...the council even sponsored a drag race!
In addition, the council was active in Chapter (Rancho San Antonio, Columbus Day Mass at the Cathedral), Assembly and State events. Everything was publicized in a council bulletin.
The order of business at meetings was basically the same as it is today; there were drawings and attendance prizes (member name is drawn, must be present to win), and members and officers were fined if the were found not wearing their jewel of office, not setting up or using the salutation table correctly, wearing one's hat during prayers, not knowing the password, etc. Every meeting was a full business meeting with guest speakers or films in addition to the committee reports, unlike today where the Lecturer's program or a degree ceremony takes the place of committee reports.
1953 - 1954
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev Thomas Sullivan
Grand Knight: Rudy Wittal
Dep Grand Knight: Robert Tucker
Chancellor: Ronald Hall
Warden: John Sharkey
Recorder: William Meggison
Financial Secretary: Phillip Guindon
Treasurer: Harry Kay
Advocate: Lester Haug
Lecturer: Paul Kliebert
Inside Guard: Julius Lazok
Outside Guard: Vincent Hohman
Outside Guard: Douglas Cooke
3-year Trustee: Charles Spencer
2-year Trustee: Daniel Sanford
1-year Trustee: Barney Jagosz
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
-First officers (except for appointed offices) were elected Oct. 20 at the Women's Club. -Requirements for applying for Charter, Nov. 17, 1953.
-Induction of first 100 candidates as members of K of C at the Women's Club building.
-Fr Thomas O'Sullivan, Visitation parish, was chosen as the first Chaplain.
-Meetings held at the Westchester Wome n's Club on Sepulveda Blvd at 80th St.
-Members voted to name the council after Fr Emil Kapaun.
-Fr Charles Harman became new Chaplain in late May 1954.
-Nov 17, 1953 - certificate - Council Charter (foyer)
-Crucifix - "In memory of Dennis and Esther Hoban" (Fr Schneider, SJ Room)
1954-55
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev Charles Harmon
Grand Knight: Ronald Hall
Dep Grand Knight: Robert Tucker; Charles Spencer
Chancellor: Vincent Hohman
Warden: John Mahoney
Recorder: Julius Lazok
Financial Secretary: Philip Guindon
Treasurer: Harry Kay; Conald Abler
Advocate: William Meggison
Lecturer: LeRoy Dougall
Inside Guard: Ralph Maxey; Nick Ricciardi
Outside Guard: Paul Spencer
Outside Guard: Ruben Lenoue
3-year Trustee: Paul Kliebert
2-year Trustee: George Reynolds
1-year Trustee: Daniel Sanford
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
-Ronald Hall elected Grand Knight but couldn't finish term; term served out by DGK Charles Spencer.
-Fr Charles Harman appointed the council's Chaplain in late May 1954 and served until Sept 1959.
-1954 - statue -So Calif Chapter K of C Youth Award
1955-56
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Finbar Hall; Rev Charles Harmon
Grand Knight: Charles Spencer
Dep Grand Knight: Vincent Hohman
Chancellor: Richard Harris
Warden: Paul Spencer
Recorder: James McDonnell; Joseph Ingram
Financial Secretary: Philip Guindon
Treasurer: Conald Abler
Advocate: Ralph Hills
Lecturer: Mark McDonald; John Mahoney
Inside Guard: James McDonnell, Sr
Outside Guard: Dennis Hoban; Vincent McGucken
Outside Guard: William Webber
3-year Trustee: Sylvester Schmolder
2-year Trustee: Paul Kliebert; William Lally
1-year Trustee: George Reynolds
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
1955 - statue -Youth Achievement Award, Charles D Spencer, GK
1956-57
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev Thomas McNicholas; Rev Charles Harmon
Grand Knight: Vincent Hohman
Dep Grand Knight: Richard Harris
Chancellor: Paul Spencer
Warden: Julius Lazok
Recorder: Joseph Ingram
Financial Secretary: Philip Guindon
Treasurer: Conald Abler
Advocate: John Kusters
Lecturer: Joseph Van Dusen
Inside Guard: Ernest Villalobos
Outside Guard: Vincent Bondi
Outside Guard: Vincent McGucken
3-year Trustee: Thomas Gabele
2-year Trustee: Sylvester Schmolder
1-year Trustee: Walter West
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
-1956 - statue - Youth Achievement Award, Vincent Hohman, GK
1957-58
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev Charles Harmon
Grand Knight: Vincent Hohman
Dep Grand Knight: Joseph Van Dusen
Chancellor: Edward Schmolder
Warden: Anthony Ghilardi
Recorder: Patrick McConnaughy
Financial Secretary: Philip Guindon
Treasurer: Conald Abler
Advocate: George Koster, Jr.
Lecturer: Wayne Guthrie
Inside Guard: Joseph Ingram
Outside Guard: Gail Jesswein
Outside Guard: Marvin Friebel
3-year Trustee: Walter West
2-year Trustee: Thomas Gabele
1-year Trustee: Sylvester Schmolder
Holding Co President: Ralph Hills
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
-Meetings are held at American Legion Hall on Lincoln by Sept 1957.
-Sept 17, while the GK was absent, DD Rudy Wittal initiated impeachment proceedings against GK Vince Hohman, using a misprint in a clipping from the Westchester News-Advertiser as evidence.
-Started selling bonds for new hall Nov. 1957. $25 bonds available Feb. 18, 1958
-Directors of the "3744 Corp." elected, Ralph Hills as President.
-Building fund money transferred from General Fund to "3744 Corp" (voted on Apr. '58 - Feb. '59)
-May 5 - Squires circle disbanded.
-Holding Co founded May 21, 1958. (Since a K of C council is a non-profit organization, money raised and spent for upkeep of a hall must be held by a separate organization.)
-After looking at several lots, Dick Harris chose the site of the hall on an empty block where the Elks were starting to build their hall
-Property acquired from Marlow-Burns.
-July 1 - Bid for construction of building at $16,500 unfinished, $24,500 total (was estimated at $42,000 the previous December); having trouble with the land; bond permit not yet approved.
-About 20 brothers donated their special talents in constructing the hall (e.g. Fred Dyke, a sheet metal worker, fashioned the hood over the kitchen stove).
1958-59
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev. Charles Harmon
Grand Knight: Joseph Van Dusen
Dep Grand Knight: Anthony Ghilardi
Chancellor: Pat McConnaughy
Warden: Irv Knopek
Recorder: Wayne Guthrie
Financial Secretary: Philip Guindon
Treasurer: Joseph Cox
Advocate: Julius Lazok
Lecturer: Joe Herrera
Inside Guard: Richard Kington
Outside Guard: James Hilliard
Outside Guard: William Weiss
3-year Trustee: Joseph Morris
2-year Trustee: Vincent H. Hohman
1-year Trustee:
Holding Co President:Ralph Hills
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
-By Aug. the building permit was granted and the 3744 Corp. permit enacted.
-Started selling bonds to pay for building in Sept. 1958 (bond certificates are in storage)
-Council won award for Rancho ticket sales for fourth time in a row.
-Ground breaking for Council Hall Jan 8, 1959; Vince Hohman introduces dignitaries, then guest speakers, presentation of check to Ralph Hills, and the ground breaking.
-Construction well underway by Jan. 20.
-Golf tournament organized for Feb.
-Hall reserved 1st and 3rd Tues for business meetings, 2nd and 4th Tues for social meetings or rental.
-Council started paying $100 a month rent to Holding Co, continued paying rent to American Legion.
-Plasterer strike held up construction in May & June.
-Hall construction completed July 1, followed by members painting, fixing the floor, and buying furnishings.
-Council members participate in a Paul Revere Club to combat communism and subversive literature.
-David Fochtman organizes a Glee Club, has members but needs a piano.
A NEW HALL AND NEW ACTIVITIES -- 1960 - 1969
Council Activities In The 1960's
Throughout the council's history, there are long stretches of time in which there is little change in the council's program, and for that reason, not much can be said about that administration's accomplishments that is different from the years before. However, the mere fact that such repetition is omitted from this history, one should not infer that they were no less active or busy than past years. The council maintained a full calendar of dozens of activities each month of every year, and even if no new programs were added during the year, every Grand Knight, officer, committee chairman and active member should be commended for maintaining the high level of activity that had been set by the previous members of Council 3744.
1959 - 1960
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev. Charles W. Harmon (until Sept.); Vacant
Grand Knight: Julius M. Lazok
Dep Grand Knight: George Koster
Chancellor: Dave Fochtman
Warden: Dick Kington
Recorder: Joe Tempski
Financial Secretary: Phillip Guindon
Treasurer:
Advocate: Charles Spencer
Lecturer: Barney Jagosz
Inside Guard: Al Stevenson
Outside Guard: Fred Dyke
Outside Guard: John Kubian
3-year Trustee: Joe Van Dusen
2-year Trustee: Vacant; Joe Morris
1-year Trustee: Tony Ghilardi
Holding Co. Pres.:
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
-Council roster lists about 240 members in mid-1959.
-Fr. Harman resigned as Chaplain Sept. 1, 1959.
-First meeting in Council Hall Sept. 29, 1959.
-1959-60 - trophy - Del Mar Lanes Bowling, [placed?]: (Jagosz, Villalobos, Jagosz, Schmolder, Witmyer, Barnes, Gabele)
1960 - 1961
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Vacant; Rev. Clement J Schneider, S.J. (starting Aug.)
Grand Knight: George S. Koster
Dep Grand Knight: Dave Fochtman
Chancellor: Joe Ingram
Warden: Kevin Keelahan
Recorder: Phil Ciraulo
Financial Secretary: Phillip Guindon
Treasurer: Joseph Cox
Advocate: Jack Madsen
Lecturer:
Inside Guard: Larry Guttweiler
Outside Guard: Gale Reimer
Outside Guard: George Jagosz
3-year Trustee: Julius Lazok
2-year Trustee: Joe Van Dusen
1-year Trustee: Joe Morris
Holding Co. Pres.:
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
-Fr. Schneider becomes Chaplain Aug. 2, 1960.
-1961 - First Chris Award (Knight of the Year)
-1960-61 - trophy - from State, Best Catholic Activity, Division II
-1960-61 - trophy - Bowling League Champions: (Gabele, Barnes, Sprenger, Walsh, West)
1961 - 1962
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev. Clement J Schneider, S.J.
Grand Knight: David H. Fochtman
Dep Grand Knight: Kevin Keelahan
Chancellor: Gale Reimer
Warden: Barney Jagosz
Recorder: Richard Barkley
Financial Secretary: Phillip Guindon
Treasurer: Joseph Cox
Advocate: James Hilliard
Lecturer: Carl Springer
Inside Guard: Alex Stevenson
Outside Guard: Marion Loughran
Outside Guard: Walter Wayes
3-year Trustee: George Koster
2-year Trustee: Julius Lazok
1-year Trustee: Joe Van Dusen
Holding Co. Pres.:
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
-Dedication of Council Hall Nov. 26, 1961.
-1961, Oct. 9 - plaque - blessing from Pope for the dedication of the Council
1962 - 1963
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev. Clement J Schneider, S.J.
Grand Knight: Joseph Morris
Dep Grand Knight: Barney Jagosz
Chancellor: Matt Walsh
Warden: Larry De Paul
Recorder: Charles Spencer
Financial Secretary: Emil J. King
Treasurer: Gale Reimers
Advocate: Joseph Cox
Lecturer:
Inside Guard: Walter Wayes
Outside Guard: James Curran
Outside Guard: Richard Sullivan
3-year Trustee: Chet Krucheck
2-year Trustee: Dave Fochtman
1-year Trustee:
Holding Co. Pres.:
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
-Council Boy Scout troop formed; will last 23 years.
-1962-63 - trophy - Bowling League Champions: (Villalobos, Dalton, Friebel, Ghilardi)
-1963 - photo - sponsor of Lions boys' baseball team
1963 - 1964
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev. Clement J Schneider, S.J.
Grand Knight: Matthew B. Walsh
Dep Grand Knight: Larry De Paul
Chancellor: Alex Stevenson
Warden: Walter Wayes
Recorder: Leo Kurt
Financial Secretary:
Treasurer: Charles J. "Bud" Hayes
Advocate: Vince Butler
Lecturer:
Inside Guard: Bill Ventura
Outside Guard: Bob Martini
Outside Guard: David Lazok
3-year Trustee: Joe Morris
2-year Trustee: Vince McGuckin
1-year Trustee: Paul Hood
Holding Co. Pres.:
1964 - 1965
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev. Clement J Schneider, S.J.
Grand Knight: Vincent E. McGucken
Dep Grand Knight: Alex Stevenson
Chancellor: Don Leahy
Warden: Ed Pens
Recorder: Gene Chrysler
Financial Secretary: Tom Sanders
Treasurer: Charles J. "Bud" Hayes
Advocate: Leo Kurt
Lecturer: C Hayes; Julius Lazok
Inside Guard: Nick La Rocca
Outside Guard: Denny Murphy; John Sims
Outside Guard: Tom Sanders; Harold Siebuhr
3-year Trustee: Matt Walsh
2-year Trustee: Joe Morris
1-year Trustee: Bill Corrin
Holding Co. Pres.:
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
-1964-65 - trophy - Bowling League Champions: (Hood, Kurt, Kurt, Jagosz, Hayes, Conneally, Patrick)
1965 - 1966
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev. Clement J Schneider, S.J.
Grand Knight: Alexander P. Stevenson
Dep Grand Knight: Walter Wayes
Chancellor: Ed Pens
Warden: Leo Kurt
Recorder: Harold Siebuhr; Dave Kurt
Financial Secretary: Tom Sanders; Harold Siebuhr
Treasurer: Charles J. "Bud" Hayes
Advocate: Bob Kehoe
Lecturer: Jim Curran
Inside Guard: Jim Mader
Outside Guard: Dave Kurt
Outside Guard: Al Hentges
3-year Trustee: Vince McGucken
2-year Trustee: Matt Walsh
1-year Trustee: Joe Morris
Holding Co. Pres.:
1966 - 1967
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev. Clement J Schneider, S.J.
Grand Knight: Walter Wayes
Dep Grand Knight: Ed Kilroy
Chancellor: John Sims
Warden: Ed Barry
Recorder: Jim Mader
Financial Secretary: Harold Siebuhr
Treasurer: Charles J. "Bud" Hayes
Advocate: Leo Kurt
Lecturer: Robert Harwood
Inside Guard: Mel Jirkovsky
Outside Guard: Randy Dickman
Outside Guard: Ralph Carlson
3-year Trustee: Alex Stevenson
2-year Trustee: Vince McGucken; Vacant; Julius Lazok
1-year Trustee: Matt Walsh; Bob Kehoe
Holding Co. Pres.:
1967 - 1968
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev. Clement J Schneider, S.J.
Grand Knight: Edward T. Kilroy
Dep Grand Knight: John Sims
Chancellor: Mel Jirkovsky
Warden: James Mader
Recorder: Charles Conneally; Leo Wright
Financial Secretary: Dave Kurt
Treasurer: Charles J. "Bud" Hayes
Advocate: Leo Kurt
Lecturer: Randy Dickman
Inside Guard: William Boyle, Jr.
Outside Guard: A.N. Kaye
Outside Guard: William Boyle, Sr.
3-year Trustee: Alex Stevenson
2-year Trustee: Julius Lazok
1-year Trustee: Bob Kehoe
Holding Co. Pres.:
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
-1968, June 1 - certificate - from State, for outstanding council bulletin
1968 - 1969
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev. Clement J Schneider, S.J.
Grand Knight: Edward T. Kilroy; Edward L. Barry
Dep Grand Knight: Julius Lazok
Chancellor: Bob Harwood
Warden: Dick Warron
Recorder: Ben Valentine
Financial Secretary: Dave Kurt
Treasurer: Charles J. "Bud" Hayes
Advocate: Leo Kurt
Lecturer: Don Gallagher, Dan Filich
Inside Guard: William Boyle, Sr.
Outside Guard: Peter Curran
Outside Guard: Don Gallagher
3-year Trustee: Bob Dalton
2-year Trustee: Alex Stevenson
1-year Trustee: Vacant; Dick Sullivan
Holding Co. Pres.:
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
-Ed Barry (and/or Bill Barry?) knew the famous Howard Hughes and was often the pilot on Howard's private plane.
-1968 - statue - (Rancho Award)?
THE KNIGHTS ARE HERE TO STAY -- 1970 - 1979
Council Activities In The 1970's
Sometime during the '70's, the council started holding its Quarterly Communion breakfasts at the council hall, and added a Christmas Party at the hall. Larry Schumaker remembers one PGK Dinner in the '70s when he and Tony Ghilardi brought in one box of steaks from his car, and while they were occupied in the kitchen, someone stole the other box of 75 steaks and drove away.
1969 - 1970
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev. Clement J Schneider, S.J.
Grand Knight: Robert F. Kehoe, Sr.
Dep Grand Knight: Sylvester Schmolder
Chancellor: Dick Charron
Warden: Dan Filich
Recorder: Ben Valentine
Financial Secretary: Dave Kurt
Treasurer: Charles J. "Bud" Hayes
Advocate: Leo Kurt
Lecturer: Dick Erickson
Inside Guard: John Flaherty
Outside Guard: Paul Aspel
Outside Guard: Bill Keefe
3-year Trustee: Ed Barry
2-year Trustee: Bob Dalton
1-year Trustee: Dick Sullivan
Holding Co. Pres.:
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
-1969 - statue - St. Anthony Youth Award
-1969-70 - trophy - Bowling League Champions: (Ghilardi, Patrick, Valentine, Friebel, Schumaker)
1970 - 1971
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev. Clement J Schneider, S.J.
Grand Knight: Sylvester Schmolder
Dep Grand Knight: Richard Charron; Marvin Friebel
Chancellor: Marvin Friebel; Charles Pavlich
Warden: Charles Pavlich; John Mastandrea
Recorder: Jim Mader
Financial Secretary: Dave Kurt
Treasurer: Charles J. "Bud" Hayes
Advocate: Leo Kurt
Lecturer: Dick Erickson; Gary Dell'Amico
Inside Guard: William Keefe
Outside Guard: Zentek Vitacek
Outside Guard: John Mastandrea; Bill Boyle
3-year Trustee: Robert Kehoe
2-year Trustee: Ed Barry
1-year Trustee: Robert Dalton
Holding Co. Pres.:
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
-May 22, 1971 - Certificate of Merit for outstanding Retention
1971 - 1972
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev. Clement J Schneider, S.J.
Grand Knight: Marvin E. Friebel
Dep Grand Knight: Charles Pavlich
Chancellor: John Mastandrea
Warden: Tom Jones
Recorder: James Mader
Financial Secretary: Dave Kurt
Treasurer: Leo Wright
Advocate: Leo Kurt
Lecturer: Gary Dell'Amico
Inside Guard: Nick Ricardi
Outside Guard: Al Stevenson
3-year Trustee: Ben Valentine
2-year Trustee: Dan Filich
1-year Trustee: Ed Barry
Holding Co. Pres.:
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
-Nov.- GK asked that historic items be returned; pictures of all GKs will be displayed Jan.
-Jan. - a juke box is installed in the bar.
-Larry Schumaker remembers that for the Luau, Marv Friebel used a giant oven made from two barrels to roast a 90 lb. pig, -starting the year he was GK.
-1971 - statue - Rancho Youth Achievement Award
-1971-72 - plaque - Activities, Columbian Award
-1972 - plaque - from State, 6th place, Membership Program, Division IV
-1972 - plaque - from State, 6th place, Membership Program, Division IV
1972 - 1973
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev. Clement J Schneider, S.J.
Grand Knight: Charles J. Pavlich
Dep Grand Knight: Tom Jones
Chancellor: Fred Moore
Warden: Pat Garvey
Recorder: Robert Caldwell
Financial Secretary: Dave Kurt; Sam Pepe
Treasurer: Leo Wright
Advocate: Dave Kurt
Lecturer: Gary Dell'Amico
Inside Guard: Al Worsham
Outside Guard: Lyle Klatt
Outside Guard: Bill La Ponza
3-year Trustee: Marv Friebel
2-year Trustee: Ben Valentine
1-year Trustee: Dan Filich
Holding Co. Pres.: Bill Parker
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
-By 1973 Hall was paid for; additional funds raised to pay for land.
-1972 - statue - Rancho Youth Achievement Award, First place
-1972-73 - crucifix - to Council from Frank A. Pellegrino, State Warden
-1972-73 - plaque - Activities, Columbian Award
1973 - 1974
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev. Clement J Schneider, S.J.
Grand Knight: Thomas B. Jones
Dep Grand Knight: Fred Moore
Chancellor: Pete Frelinger
Warden: Al Worsham
Recorder: Robert Caldwell
Financial Secretary: Dan Filich
Treasurer: Frank Olea
Advocate: Dave Kurt
Lecturer: Larry Schumaker
Inside Guard: Joe Falcone
Outside Guard: Lyle Klatt
Outside Guard: Sal Nuno
3-year Trustee: Charles Pavlich
2-year Trustee: Marv Friebel
1-year Trustee: Sam Pepe
Holding Co. Pres.: Bill Parker
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
-July - plastic clip-on name badges are available.
-Ed Kilroy moved for the council to withdraw from chapter membership and activities incl. Rancho; after much discussion, the -motion was turned down.
-Council still presents Knight of the Month awards.
-Members are solicited for promissory notes (at least $50 each at 5% interest) to pay for the land under the Hall and contingencies; the goal is $30,000; escrow closed on the land purchase July 1, 1974.
-Midsummer jukebox dance at the Hall Aug. 10.
-Council begins sponsorship of Girl Scout Troop 1660 in Aug., in addition to Boy Scout Troop 134.
-20th anniversary. of the council celebrated Nov. 17.
-Still have Adoration in teams (43 Brothers attended in July)
-Golfer's Luau at Friebel's house Sept. 22
-Bowling still has 3 4-man teams each Thurs. night. at La Jolla Bowl.
-Dec.- Past Chaplain Fr. Harmon appointed pastor of Immaculate Heart parish in Hollywood.
-Still have Quarterly Communion & children's Christmas Party in the Hall.
-Holding Co. repairs roof; constructs new bandstand.
-16-18 couples attend council New Year's Eve Party.
-Bowling team captained by Marv Friebel won league championship
-Council raises $1160 net profit for Rancho drive.
-May - Clothing drive for victims of tornado in Ohio.
-1973, Oct. 11 - certificate - flag was flown over the U.S. Capitol
-1973, Dec. 13 - certificate - in appreciation of support of Girl Scouting
1974 - 1975
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev. Clement J Schneider, S.J.
Grand Knight: Fred A. Moore
Dep Grand Knight: Fred Lower
Chancellor: Ruben Lenoue
Warden: Joe Falcone; Raul Mondragon
Recorder: Vacant; Mickey Lazok
Financial Secretary: Dan Filich
Treasurer: Ben Bodziak
Advocate: Ben Valentine
Lecturer: Gary Dell'Amico
Inside Guard: Steven McNicholas; Robert Bonnefoy
Outside Guard: Raul Mondragon; Steve McNicholas
Outside Guard: Lyle Klatt; Bill La Ponza
3-year Trustee: Tom Jones
2-year Trustee: Charles Pavlich
1-year Trustee: Philip Guindon
Holding Co. Pres.:
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
-1974-75 - trophy - Activities, Columbian Award
1975 - 1976
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev. Clement J Schneider, S.J.
Grand Knight: Lawrence F. Schumaker
Dep Grand Knight: Fred Lower
Chancellor: Dennis Ryan
Warden: Harold Siebuhr
Recorder: Raul Mondragon
Financial Secretary: Dan Filich
Treasurer: Ben Bodziak
Advocate: Ben Valentine
Lecturer: Gary Dell'Amico
Inside Guard: Bill La Ponza
Outside Guard: Robert Bonnefoy
Outside Guard: Vity Rodnite
3-year Trustee: Fred Moore
2-year Trustee: Tom Jones
1-year Trustee: Charles Pavlich
Holding Co. Pres.:
Bulletin Editor: Chuck Conneally; Dick Sullivan
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
-Larry Schumaker and Frank Coffey decided the council had enough money to pay off the bonds, and they celebrated this milestone at the PGK Dinner.
-Started renting the hall to members for square dancing on Monday and Thursday nights.
1976 - 1977
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev. Clement J Schneider, S.J.
Grand Knight: Fred J. Lower
Dep Grand Knight: Ed Pens
Chancellor: Harold Sienuhr; Vacant; Anthony Ghilardi
Warden: Joe Castenada; Vacant; Richard Britt
Recorder: Raul Mondragon
Financial Secretary: Dan Filich
Treasurer: Ben Bodziak
Advocate: Ed Kilroy
Lecturer: Jim Belt; Vacant; Bill La Ponza
Inside Guard: Jim Belt; Dennis Ryan
Outside Guard: Vity Rodnite
Outside Guard: Robert Bonnefoy
3-year Trustee: Larry Schumaker
2-year Trustee: Fred Moore
1-year Trustee: Tom Jones
Holding Co. Pres.:
Bulletin Editor: Dick Sullivan
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
-1976 - statue - Rancho Youth Achievement Award
1977 - 1978
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev. Clement J Schneider, S.J.
Grand Knight: Edwin H. Pens
Dep Grand Knight: Anthony Ghilardi
Chancellor: Dick Britt
Warden: Lyle Brennan; Vacant; James Barry
Recorder: Raul Mondragon
Financial Secretary: Dan Filich
Treasurer: Ben Bodziak
Advocate: John Deane
Lecturer: Vacant; Bill La Ponza
Inside Guard: Vity Rodnite
Outside Guard: Dennis Ryan
Outside Guard: Fitz Work
3-year Trustee: Fred Lower
2-year Trustee: Larry Schumaker
1-year Trustee: Fred Moore
Holding Co. Pres.:
Bulletin Editor: Dick Sullivan
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
-Ed moved to Australia, and his Deputy Grand Knight, Tony Ghilardi took over the rest of his term.
1978 - 1979
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev. Clement J Schneider, S.J.
Grand Knight: Anthony P. Ghilardi
Dep Grand Knight: Paul Hood
Chancellor: James E. Barry
Warden: Howard R. Eichinger
Recorder: Vacant; James Mader
Financial Secretary: Dan Filich
Treasurer: Noel Fletcher
Advocate: Lyle Brennan
Lecturer: Vacant; Bill La Ponza; Fred Dyke
Inside Guard: Ruben S. Lenoue
Outside Guard: Franklin B. John
Outside Guard: Vity Rodnite
3-year Trustee: Edwin H. Pens
2-year Trustee: Fred J. Lower
1-year Trustee: Lawrence F. Schumaker
Holding Co. Pres.:
Bulletin Editor: Dick Sullivan
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
-Nov. 17, 1978 - certificate - Silver Anniversary. Certificate, from Supreme and State
-1978-79 - trophy - Bowling Champions (Arguelles, Garvey, Conneally, Hood, Hindman, Wright)
THE BENEFITS OF EXPERIENCE -- 1980 - 1989
Council Activities In The 1980's
From June to July, the councils in California were urged to open each meeting by praying a decade of the rosary, in commemoration of the Marian Year declared by the Pope. However, at the end of the year, our council decided not to stop after one year, and we continue the practice today.
1979 - 1980
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev. Clement J Schneider, S.J.
Grand Knight: Paul E. Hood
Dep Grand Knight: Howard Eichinger
Chancellor: Charles Conneally
Warden: Ben Bodziak
Recorder: Vacant; James Mader
Financial Secretary: James Barry
Treasurer: Noel Fletcher
Advocate: Lawrence Santi
Lecturer: Jack Sheehan
Inside Guard: Dave Fagan
Outside Guard: Franklin B. John
Outside Guard: Daniel Filich
3-year Trustee: Anthony Ghilardi
2-year Trustee: Edward Kilroy
1-year Trustee: Fred Lower
Holding Co. Pres.: Frank Coffey
Bulletin Editor: Dick Sullivan
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
-1980 - First Family of the Year Award
1980 - 1981
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev. Clement J Schneider, S.J.
Grand Knight: Howard R. Eichinger, Jr.
Dep Grand Knight: William Corrin
Chancellor: John Deane
Warden: James Mader
Recorder: Richard Sullivan
Financial Secretary: James Barry
Treasurer: Noel Fletcher
Advocate: Ben Valentine
Lecturer: Ed Flynn
Inside Guard: Raul Mondragon
Outside Guard: William Drenick
Outside Guard: Dave Fagan
3-year Trustee: Paul Hood
2-year Trustee: Anthony Ghilardi
1-year Trustee: Edward Kilroy
Holding Co. Pres.:
Bulletin Editor: Dick Sullivan
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
-1980 - plaque - Rancho Youth Achievement Award, 2nd place
-1980-81 - plaque - Columbian Award
1981 - 1982
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev. Clement J Schneider, S.J.
Grand Knight: William H. Corrin
Dep Grand Knight: Frank A. Capone
Chancellor: James A. Vogel
Warden: James J. Curran
Recorder: Richard E. Sullivan
Financial Secretary: James E. Barry
Treasurer: E. Noel Fletcher
Advocate: Edward T. Kilroy
Lecturer: John H. Sheehan
Inside Guard: William J. Drenick
Outside Guard: Patrick Joseph Burns; Vacant
Outside Guard: David J. Fagan; Raul Mondragon
3-year Trustee: Howard R. Eichinger, Jr.
2-year Trustee: Paul E. Hood
1-year Trustee: Anthony P. Ghilardi
Holding Co. Pres.:
Bulletin Editor: Dick Sullivan
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
-Council membership grows to over 200 members; change from division 4 to division 5.
-Sept. 1, 1981 - certificate - resolution opening Centennial Celebration
-1981-82 - certificate - Merit Award for participation in State Council Service Program
-1981-82 - plaque - Columbian Award
-1982 - plaque - from Columbian Retirement Home, In Appreciation...
-May 7, 1982 - certificate - in appreciation for services rendered on behalf of Rancho
1982 - 1983
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev. Clement J Schneider, S.J.
Grand Knight: Frank A. Capone
Dep Grand Knight: William J. Drenick
Chancellor: Anthony J. Irvine
Warden: Raul J. Mondragon
Recorder: Frank Pritchard
Financial Secretary: James E. Barry
Treasurer: Ray Baczewski
Advocate: Lawrence F. Schumaker
Lecturer: Edward E. Flynn
Inside Guard: James J. Curran
Outside Guard: Francis A. Novy
Outside Guard: James L. Mader
3-year Trustee: William H. Corrin
2-year Trustee: Howard R. Eichinger
1-year Trustee: Paul E. Hood
Holding Co. Pres.: James Mader
Bulletin Editor: Dick Sullivan
1983 - 1984
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev. Clement J Schneider, S.J.
Grand Knight: William J. Drenick
Dep Grand Knight: Anthony J. Irvine
Chancellor: Alfred W. Brass; Bernard A. Kavanagh
Warden: Peter O. Jeungst
Recorder: Raul J. Mondragon
Financial Secretary: James E. Barry
Treasurer: Raymond J. Baczewski
Advocate: Vacant
Lecturer: Vacant; Laurence A . Chafe
Inside Guard: John J. Deane
Outside Guard: James L. Mader
Outside Guard: John V. Kelly
3-year Trustee: Frank A. Capone
2-year Trustee: William H. Corrin
1-year Trustee: Howard R. Eichinger
Holding Co. Pres.: James L. Mader; Lyle T. Brennan
Bulletin Editor: Pat M. Rotolo
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
-Council begins supporting the Refund Support Vocations Program (RSVP) to donate $500 to a seminarian each year.
-1983 - plaque - Rancho Youth Achievement Award, 1st place
-1983 - plaque - Rancho Youth Achievement Award, 1st place, division 2
-1983-84 - plaque - Columbian Award
-1983-84 - plaque - Vocation Sponsor Awards
-1984 - plaque - engraved copy of letter from Columbian Retirement Home
1984 - 1985
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev. Clement J Schneider, S.J.
Grand Knight: Anthony J. Irvine; Frank A. Capone
Dep Grand Knight: David P. Felinger, M.D.
Chancellor: Peter O. Jeungst
Warden: Laurence A. Chafe
Recorder: Raul J. Mondragon
Financial Secretary: James E. Barry
Treasurer: Raymond J. Baczewski
Advocate: Lawrence F. Schumaker
Lecturer: Vacant; William J. Boyle, Jr.
Inside Guard: John V. Kelly
Outside Guard: Franklin B. John
Outside Guard: Francis A. Novy
3-year Trustee: William J. Drenick
2-year Trustee: Frank A. Capone; Charles J. Pavlich
1-year Trustee: William H. Corrin
Holding Co. Pres.: Lyle T. Brennan; John V. Kelly
Bulletin Editor: Pat M. Rotolo; Pat M. Rotolo & William J. Drenick
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
-Anthony Irvine was elected Grand Knight but resigned after six months; Frank Capone was elected at the Feb. 5 meeting to serve out the term as surrogate Grand Knight.
-At the October 2 meeting, the council voted to establish an annual scholarship to a student at Kapaun Mt. Carmel High School in Wichita, Kansas in honor of the council's namesake.
-Council ran the dunk tank at the Visitation Carnival.
-Jan. - First annual Super Bowl Sunday at the Hall.
-May 21 - The largest induction class the Council had ever had. 21 new 1st degree members; all but one were members of our council, incl. Clark, Glaza, Hayne, Ullman, & Young, also Rohe, Fucci, and Fr. Wall The degree was put on by the council's newly-formed 1st degree team under Bob Kehoe.
-1984-85 - trophy - El Dorado Bowl, Second Place: (Arguelles, Clafe, Conneally, Hindman, Hood, Schumaker, Wagner, Walsh)
-1984-85 - plaque - Columbian Award, Fr. McGivney Award
-May 9, 1985 - plaque - Certification of First Degree Team
1985 - 1986
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev. Clement J Schneider, S.J.
Grand Knight: David P. Frelinger, M.D.
Dep Grand Knight: William J. Boyle, Jr.
Chancellor: Peter O. Jeungst
Warden: Michael V. Musso
Recorder: Raul J. Mondragon
Financial Secretary: James E. Barry
Treasurer: Raymond J. Baczewski
Advocate: William H. Corrin
Lecturer: Edward E. Flynn
Inside Guard: Franklin B. John
Outside Guard: Francis A. Novy
Outside Guard: Joseph Mike Gutierrez
3-year Trustee: Frank A. Capone
2-year Trustee: Robert F. Kehoe, Sr.
1-year Trustee: William J. Drenick
Holding Co. Pres.: John V. Kelly
Bulletin Editor: William J. Drenick; Stanley R. Clark & Thomas E. Ullman
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
-Sept. 22 - 8 new Squires invested and Circle 844 was reactivated by November by Chief Counselor Tom Ullman. Circle died out in June 1990.
-Christmas gift donations to Fr. Farre started.
-First Council Youth Free Throw Contest - held at Visitation, 27 participants.
-Council softball team formed again.
-1985-86 - plaque - Columbian Award, Fr. McGivney Award
1986 - 1987
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev. Clement J Schneider, S.J.
Grand Knight: William J. Boyle, Jr.
Dep Grand Knight: Raul J. Mondragon
Chancellor: Robert J. Young
Warden: Joseph R. Cox
Recorder: Donald L. Glaza
Financial Secretary: John A. Rohe
Treasurer: Raymond J. Baczewski
Advocate: William H. Corrin
Lecturer: Ralph Hayne
Inside Guard: John V. Kelly
Outside Guard: Joseph Mike Gutierrez
3-year Trustee: David P. Frelinger
2-year Trustee: Frank A. Capone
1-year Trustee: Robert F. Kehoe, Sr.
Holding Co. Pres.: John V. Kelly
Bulletin Editor: Stanley R. Clark & Thomas E. Ullman
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
-1986 - plaque - Rancho Youth Achievement Award, 1st place, division 3
-1986-87 - plaque - Columbian Award
-1986-1987 - plaque - Vocation Sponsor Award
1987 - 1988
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev. Clement J Schneider, S.J.
Grand Knight: Raul J. Mondragon
Dep Grand Knight: Robert J. Young
Chancellor: Thomas E. Ullman
Warden: Ralph Hayne
Recorder: Donald L. Glaza
Financial Secretary: John A. Rohe
Treasurer: Raymond J. Baczewski
Advocate: William H. Corrin
Lecturer: Stanley R. Clark
Inside Guard: Joseph Mike Gutierrez
Outside Guard: Eugene R. Miller
Outside Guard: John V. Kelly
3-year Trustee: William J. Boyle, Jr.
2-year Trustee: David P. Frelinger, M.D.
1-year Trustee: Frank A. Capone
Holding Co. Pres.: John V. Kelly
Bulletin Editor: Stanley R. Clark & Thomas E. Ullman
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
-Sept. 15 -We assist in the Papal Parade when Pope John Paul II visits L.A. (under block marshal Gene Miller)
-1987-88 ? - certificate - Squires collected over 34,000 stamps
-1987-88 - plaque - 2nd place Stamps, Squires circle 844
-1987-88 - plaque - 4th place Service, Squires circle 844
-1987-88 - plaque - 5th place Best Circle, Squires circle 844
-1987-88 - plaque - 9th place Social, Squires circle 844
-1987-88 - trophy - GK Raul Mondragon, 3rd Place, Membership
-1987-88 - plaque - from State, best council bulletin, Division VI
-1987-88 - plaque - Columbian Award, Founder's Award
-1988, May 21 - certificate - from State, for participation in Community Activity program
-1988, May 21 - certificate - from State, for participation in Church Activity program
-1988, May 21 - certificate - from State, for participation in Council Activities program
-1988, May 21 - certificate - from State, for participation in Youth Activities program
1988 - 1989
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev. Clement J Schneider, S.J.
Grand Knight: Robert J. Young
Dep Grand Knight: Thomas E. Ullman
Chancellor: Stanley R. Clark
Warden: Ralph Hayne
Recorder: Gregory J. Ullman
Financial Secretary: John A. Rohe
Treasurer: Raymond J. Baczewski
Advocate: William H. Corrin
Lecturer: Donald L. Glaza
Inside Guard: Eugene R. Miller
Outside Guard: John V. Kelly
Outside Guard: Jerome A. Ullman; Vacant
3-year Trustee: Raul J. Mondragon
2-year Trustee: William J. Boyle, Jr.
1-year Trustee: David P. Frelinger, M.D.
Holding Co. Pres.: John V. Kelly
Bulletin Editor: Stanley R. Clark; John G. Trainor
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
-Bowling team wins championship of Culver City League
-June 11 - Chaplain Fr. Schneider's Golden Jubilee Mass at St. Jerome; another Mass was celebrated Sept. 10.
-1988-89 ? - plaque - Squires collected 94,000 stamps
-1988-89 - plaque - 7th place Best Circle, Squires circle 844
-1988-89 - plaque - 10th place Civic, Squires circle 844
-1988-89 - plaque - 7th place Best Spiritual, Squires circle 844
-1988-89 - certificate - (bowling) League Champion, Sponsor Citation
-1988-89 - trophy - Squires Circle Award, 5th place, Service
-1988-89 - plaque - from State, Church Activities, 1st place, Division 6
-1988-89 - plaque - Columbian Award
-1989 - plaque - photo and thanks for sponsoring Girls' Softball team
-1989 - baseball - signed by Ray Baczewski and Dodger's girls' team members
-May 20, 1989 - certificate - Fr. Juan Perez Award to Fr. Schneider
-June 16, 1989 - plaque - from Council to Fr. Schneider on 50th anniversary. of priesthood
THE RECENT AND PRESENT DAY COUNCIL -- 1990 - 2001
Council Activities In The 1990's
1989 - 1990
STAR COUNCIL AWARD
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev. Clement J Schneider, S.J.
Grand Knight: Thomas E. Ullman
Dep Grand Knight: Stanley R. Clark
Chancellor: Ralph Hayne
Warden: Donald L. Glaza
Recorder: Gregory J. Ullman
Financial Secretary: William J. Boyle, Jr.
Treasurer: Robert J. Young
Advocate: William H. Corrin
Lecturer: Alfred P. Kupka
Inside Guard: Eugene R. Miller
Outside Guard: John G. Zamecnik
Outside Guard: Frank L. Kalan
3-year Trustee: William J. Drenick
2-year Trustee: Raul J. Mondragon
1-year Trustee: Frank A. Capone
Holding Co. Pres.: John V. Kelly
Bulletin Editor: John G. Trainor
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
-Chapter no longer sponsors a Columbus Day Mass in Oct. for Knights & families to attend together, so Bill Corrin organizes it for Council and Chapter for next few years.
-Donations of food and clothing to Angels Flight homeless shelter continue. Donations of money and toys to the children of Fr. Farre's parish continue.
-In Nov., Bill Corrin and Gene Miller donated a larger plaque for displaying the names of deceased members in the hall.
-Jennifer Glaza served as our Rancho princess.
-Continued to sponsor the Dodgers Girls Softball team.
-Jan. - flag reinstalled on top of council hall by Clark and Ullman with help from the fire department; exposed electrical lines behind bar were reworked.
-Donated textbooks on the missions to St. Anastasia school.
-Spring Dinner changed from Luau to Cinco de Mayo theme
-Squires circle will be dropped at the end of June if a counselor isn't found.
-Susan Jay won a scholarship from the K of C Pro-Deo and Pro Patria Scholarship Trust. Council achieved Star Status.
-1989-90 - plaque - from state, div. VI, 1st place, parochial schools/scholarship
-1989-90 - plaque - Star Council Award (Columbian, Fr. McGivney, Founder's)
-1990 - plaque - photo and thanks for sponsoring Girls' Softball team
-1990 - baseball - signed by Ray Baczewski and Dodger's girls' team members
1990 - 1991
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev. Clement J Schneider, S.J.
Grand Knight: Stanley R. Clark
Dep Grand Knight: Ralph Hayne
Chancellor: Donald L. Glaza
Warden: Eugene R. Miller
Recorder: Gregory J. Ullman
Financial Secretary: William J. Boyle, Jr.
Treasurer: Robert J. Young
Advocate: William H. Corrin
Lecturer: James B. Williams
Inside Guard: John G. Zamecnik
Outside Guard: Randy Billups
Outside Guard: Frank L. Kalan
3-year Trustee: Thomas E. Ullman
2-year Trustee: James A. Vogel
1-year Trustee: Frank A. Capone
Holding Co. Pres.: John V. Kelly; Thomas E. Ullman
Bulletin Editor: John G. Trainor
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
-Raul Mondragon left the council and Fish Fry work was rearranged.
-Council co-sponsors the outdoor food booth at Visitation Carnival for first time.
-Paul Hood and his partner won 1st place trophy in Council 2828's annual bowling tournament.
-Mar. 19, 99-year-old Joe Mausser fell down during a meeting; Dr. Pete Frelinger and other members showed exemplary brotherhood in helping him home.
-Cinco de Mayo dance was changed to a western barn dance theme.
-Stan Clark took over as editor of the council bulletin.
-Starting Feb. 1991, the meeting time was changed from 8:00 to 7:30 p.m. in order to end earlier. It was changed back to 8:00 in Oct. when members complained it was too early.
-1991 - plaque - photo and thanks for sponsoring Girls' Softball team
-May 18, 1991 - certif - from State, 3rd place, Division 6, Council Bulletin
1991 - 1992
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev. Clement J Schneider, S.J.; Msgr. Edward C. Maddox
Grand Knight: Ralph Hayne
Dep Grand Knight: James B. Williams
Chancellor: Donald L. Glaza
Warden: Eugene R. Miller
Recorder: Gregory J. Ullman
Financial Secretary: William J. Boyle, Jr.
Treasurer: Robert J. Young
Advocate: William H. Corrin
Lecturer: Vacant; Peter F. Grande
Inside Guard: Kevin G. Claseman
Outside Guard: Richard A. Lensch
Outside Guard: George J. Claseman
3-year Trustee: Stanley R. Clark
2-year Trustee: Thomas E. Ullman
1-year Trustee: James A. Vogel
Holding Co. Pres.: Thomas E. Ullman
Bulletin Editor: Stanley R. Clark
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
-Started selling Tootsie Rolls to raise money for the Mentally Retarded.
-Nov. 1 - Chaplain Fr. Schneider passes away after 31 years of service.
-Fr. Farre is no longer asking for toys since the need is too great; instead, the Council raises $600 for Bibles for his Confirmation students.
-Jan. 1 the K of C in California sponsored a Rose Parade float for the Quincentennial of Columbus' voyage. Greg Ullman sold commemorative pins to help raise donations for a float depicting Columbus' three ships.
-Msgr Edward Maddox serves as Chaplain from February to June 1992
-Mar. 17 - Joe Mausser celebrates his 100th birthday at a meeting.
-In May, the State Convention asked Knights not to add the words "... born or unborn" to the end of the Pledge of Allegiance, which had been growing popular in the past few years.
-Started (?) helping with Special Olympics, usually the Bowling event.
-Bowling team finishes in first place.
1992 - 1993
STAR COUNCIL AWARD
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev. Abraham M. Jacob; Vacant
Grand Knight: James B. Williams
Dep Grand Knight: Peter F. Grande
Chancellor: Timothy K. Rodrick
Warden: Eugene R. Miller
Recorder: Gregory J. Ullman
Financial Secretary: William J. Boyle, Jr.
Treasurer: Robert J. Young
Advocate: William H. Corrin
Lecturer: Vincent A. Migliazzo
Inside Guard: Kevin G. Claseman
Outside Guard: Richard A. Lensch
Outside Guard: George J. Claseman
3-year Trustee: Ralph R. Hayne
2-year Trustee: Fred A. Moore
1-year Trustee: Thomas E. Ullman
Holding Co. Pres.: Thomas E. Ullman
Bulletin Editor: Stanley R. Clark
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
-Fr. Abraham Jacob serves as Chaplain from July to November 1992.
-Oct. 11 - Quincentennial Columbus Day Mass
-Paul Weber, Deacon at St. Jerome, serves as Spiritual Director, in the absence of a Chaplain (Jan. - )
-Feb 16 - Clergy Night is renamed Religious Appreciation Night.
-In the past, individuals were only invited to join the Order by a member who knew him personally. This past year, the GK conducted a comprehensive and successful membership recruitment at the three parishes, the first of its kind since the original members of the council were recruited 40 years ago. The recruitment program has continued each year since then.
-1992-93 - plaque - from State, Membership program, 2nd place, division VI
-The Council earns the Star Council Award for the second time.
1993 - 1994
STAR COUNCIL AWARD
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Vacant
Grand Knight: James B. Williams
Dep Grand Knight: Vincent A. Migliazzo
Chancellor: Timothy K. Rodrick; Vacant
Warden: Eugene R. Miller; Vacant; Don L. Glaza
Recorder: Gregory J. Ullman
Financial Secretary: William J. Boyle, Jr.
Treasurer: Robert J. Young
Advocate: William H. Corrin
Lecturer: William M. Thompson
Inside Guard: Robert G. Grier
Outside Guard: Pat M. Rotolo
Outside Guard: John H. Craigie
3-year Trustee: Thomas E. Ullman
2-year Trustee: Ralph R. Hayne
1-year Trustee: Fred A. Moore
Holding Co. Pres.: Thomas E. Ullman
Bulletin Editor: Stanley R. Clark
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
-Grand Knight Jim Williams was elected to a second term.
-The Council earns the Star Council Award for the third time.
1994 - 1995
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Vacant; Rev. John Provenza
Spiritual Director: Deacon Paul A. Weber
Grand Knight: Vincent A. Migliazzo
Dep Grand Knight: Donald L. Glaza
Chancellor: Pete Grande; William M. Thompson
Warden: William M. Thompson; Chip Mallek
Recorder: Gregory J. Ullman
Financial Secretary: William J. Boyle, Jr.
Treasurer: Robert J. Young
Advocate: William H. Corrin
Lecturer: Vacant; Sam Toia
Inside Guard: John H. Craigie
Outside Guard: Keith M. Kutler
Outside Guard: John H. Halbourn; Vacant; Timothy F. Ricks
3-year Trustee: James B. Williams
2-year Trustee: Stanley R. Clark
1-year Trustee: Ralph R. Hayne
Holding Co. Pres.: Thomas E. Ullman; James B. Williams
Bulletin Editor: Stanley R. Clark
1995 - 1996
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Vacant; Rev. John Provenza
Grand Knight: Donald L. Glaza
Dep Grand Knight: William M. Thompson
Chancellor: John G. Trainor
Warden: Chip Mallek
Recorder: Gregory J. Ullman
Financial Secretary: Vacant; Stanley R. Clark
Treasurer: Robert J. Young
Advocate: William H. Corrin; Vacant; Thomas B. Jones
Lecturer: Sam Scarito
Inside Guard: Keith M. Kutler
Outside Guard: Timothy F. Ricks
Outside Guard: Robert J. Wright
3-year Trustee: Vincent A. Migliazzo
2-year Trustee: James B. Williams
1-year Trustee: Stanley R. Clark; Vacant; Ralph R. Hayne
Holding Co. Pres.: William M. Thompson
Bulletin Editor: Stanley R. Clark
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
-Fr. John Provenza begins serving as Council Chaplain in Nov. 1994.
-Started Altar Servers breakfast and Women's Brunch/Fashion Show.
1996 - 1997
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Vacant; Rev. John Provenza
Grand Knight: William M. Thompson
Dep Grand Knight: John G. Trainor
Chancellor: Chip Mallek
Warden: William R. Kanatsky, Jr.
Recorder: Gregory J. Ullman
Financial Secretary: Stanley R. Clark
Treasurer: Robert J. Young
Advocate: Thomas B. Jones
Lecturer: Peter J. McGowan
Inside Guard: Keith M. Kutler
Outside Guard: Richard M. Lensch
Outside Guard: Andrew A. Casey
3-year Trustee: Donald L. Glaza
2-year Trustee: Vincent A. Migliazzo
1-year Trustee: Ralph R. Hayne
Holding Co. Pres.: William M. Thompson; John G. Trainor
Bulletin Editor: Stanley R. Clark
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
-Theme for the year 1996-97, "See the Need, Meet the Challenge."
-Held a special Holiday Dinner Dance in November (hopefully, we can make this an annual event.)
-First annual Monte Carlo "Knights" gaming fundraiser June 14, 1997 was organized by Chip Mallek.
-Also, in June, Bill Corrin retired from his position as patron to the Fourth Degree after 20 years, during which he had seen over 100 council members take the Fourth Degree.
1997 - 1998
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Vacant; Rev. Michael Ume
Grand Knight: William M. Thompson
Dep Grand Knight: John G. Trainor
Chancellor: Chip Mallek
Warden: William R. Kanatsky, Jr.
Recorder: Gregory J. Ullman
Financial Secretary: Stanley R. Clark
Treasurer: Robert J. Young
Advocate: Thomas B. Jones
Lecturer: Vacant
Inside Guard: Keith M. Kutler
Outside Guard: Richard A. Lensch
Outside Guard: Andrew A. Casey
3-year Trustee: Vincent A. Migliazzo
2-year Trustee: Donald L. Glaza
1-year Trustee: Sam Toia
Holding Co. Pres.: John G. Trainor; William R. Kanatsky, Jr.
Bulletin Editor: Stanley R. Clark; Timothy F. Ricks
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
-Grand Knight Bill Thompson is elected to a second term, and Chaplain Fr. Michael Ume is invited to become Chaplain.
-Jan 11, 1998 we held a barbecue dinner fundraiser that was probably the best attended function in recent memory.
-In late February 1998, Stan Clark designed a web page for the Council.
1998 - 1999
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev. Michael Ume
Grand Knight: William R. Kanatsky, Jr.
Dep Grand Knight: Gregory J. Ullman
Chancellor: Darryl A. Rouzan
Warden: Keith M. Kutler
Recorder: Albert A. Ruh
Financial Secretary: Stanley R. Clark
Treasurer: Robert J. Young
Advocate: Thomas B. Jones; Vacant; Thomas B. Jones
Lecturer: Vacant; Alex Padilla
Inside Guard: Joseph D. Vezzetti
Outside Guard: Richard A. Lensch
Outside Guard: Abel G. Hernandez
3-year Trustee: William M. Thompson
2-year Trustee: Vincent A. Migliazzo; Sam J. Toia
1-year Trustee: Donald L. Glaza
Holding Co. Pres.: William R. Kanatsky, Jr.; Darryl Rouzan
Bulletin Editor: Timothy F. Ricks; Stanley R. Clark
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
-Grand Knight Bill Kanatsky reorganized the council's committees into a hierarchy under five program chairmen: church activities, community activities, council activities, family activities and youth activities. Before this time, the committees were listed in alphabetical order in the bulletin, and each chairman gave his own report.
1999 - 2000
STAR COUNCIL AWARD
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev. Michael Ume
Grand Knight: James B. Williams
Dep Grand Knight: Andrew A. Casey
Chancellor: Gregory J. Ullman
Warden: Michael J. Engler
Recorder: Thomas E. Ullman
Financial Secretary: Stanley R. Clark
Treasurer: Robert J. Young
Advocate: Thomas B. Jones
Lecturer: Pat M. Rotolo
Inside Guard: Joseph D. Vezzetti
Outside Guard: Richard A. Lensch
Outside Guard: John T. Baker
3-year Trustee: William R. Kanatsky, Jr.
2-year Trustee: William M. Thompson
1-year Trustee: Sam J. Toia
Holding Co. Pres.: Darryl Rouzan
Bulletin Editor: Stanley R. Clark
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
-Past Grand Knight Jim Williams serves as Grand Knight for a third term. The Council earns the Star Council Award for the fourth time -- three of these were under the administration of Grand Knight Jim Williams.
2000 - 2001
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev. Michael Ume
Grand Knight: Andrew A. Casey
Dep Grand Knight: Darryl Rouzan
Chancellor: Michael J. Engler
Warden: Michael Watkins
Recorder: Thomas E. Ullman
Financial Secretary: Stanley R. Clark
Treasurer: Robert J. Young
Advocate: Thomas B. Jones
Lecturer: Abel Hernandez
Inside Guard: Joseph D. Vezzetti
Outside Guard: Richard A. Lensch
Outside Guard: John T. Baker
3-year Trustee: Pat M. Rotolo
2-year Trustee: William R. Kanatsky, Jr.
1-year Trustee: William M. Thompson
Holding Co. Pres.: Darryl Rouzan
Bulletin Editor: Chris Jones
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
- Deputy Grand Knight Andrew A. Casey succeeded James B. Williams, PGK, as head of Council.
LEAPING FORWARD INTO THE 2OTH CENTURY – 2001-PRESENT
Council Activities During the Age of Computers & Social Media
Today, our council has about fifty committees and holds over seventy meetings and activities a year for the participation of its members, not counting the dozens of events that are attended by the officers and Fourth Degree members.
Our program committees currently include:
Bowling, Golf, Health & Welfare, Mentally Retarded Program, Fraternal Recognition, Holiday Dinner/Dance, St. Patrick's Day Dance, Monte Carlo Night, Friday Dinners, Council Picnic, Ladies Appreciation Brunch, Council Bulletin, First Degree Ceremonial, Second Degree Ceremonial, Telephone Committee, Vocations, Religious Appreciation dinner, Christmas Party, St. Anastasia parish activities, St. Jerome parish activities, Visitation parish activities, Pro-life, Decency, Memorial Mass, St. Margaret Center, Family of the Year, Quarterly Communion & Breakfast, Squires, Scholarships, Altar Server Recognition, Recruitment& Retention, Insurance, Fourth Degree, Holding Company.
2001 - 2002
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev. Michael Ume
Grand Knight: Darryl Rouzan
Dep Grand Knight: Michael J. Engler
Chancellor: Michael Watkins
Warden: Michael Rachford
Recorder: Thomas E. Ullman, PGK
Financial Secretary: William M. Thompson, PGK
Treasurer: Robert J. Young, PGK
Advocate: Thomas B. Jones, PGK
Lecturer: Abel Hernandez
Inside Guard: Joseph D. Vezzetti
Outside Guard: Richard Lensch
Outside Guard: Vacant
3-year Trustee: Andrew A. Casey, PGK
2-year Trustee: Pat M. Rotolo
1-year Trustee: William R. Kanatsky, Jr., PGK
Holding Co. Pres.:
Bulletin Editor: Stanley R. Clark, PGK
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
- Deputy Grand Knight Darryl Rouzan became Grand Knight in place of Andrew A. Casey, PGK, at the start of the new Columbian Year in July 2002.
2002 - 2003
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev. Michael Ume
Grand Knight: Michael J. Engler
Dep Grand Knight: Michael Watkins
Chancellor: Michael Rachford
Warden: Marcel van der Sluys
Recorder: Gabriel Faustinos
Financial Secretary: William M. Thompson, PGK
Treasurer: Robert J. Young, PGK
Advocate: Thomas B. Jones, PGK
Lecturer: Abel Hernandez
Inside Guard: Joseph D. Vezzetti
Outside Guard: Richard Lensch
Outside Guard: Vacant
3-year Trustee: Darryl Rouzan, PGK
2-year Trustee: Ralph Hayne, PGK
1-year Trustee: Pat M. Rotolo
Holding Co. Pres.:
Bulletin Editor: Stanley R. Clark, PGK
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
- The Columbian Year began with Deputy Grand Knight Michael Engler succeeding Darryl Rouzan, PGK, as head of Council.
- As part of Council #3744’s 50th year celebrations in 2003, a dinner was held inside a jam packed Knights’ Hall. In attendance were several surviving charter members, K of C State representatives, local K of C dignities, and numerous Brother Knights from Council #3744. Special Knights of Columbus pins were made to commemorate the 50th year celebration.
- The Council supplied ‘Keep Christ in Christmas’ banners to the three parishes thanks to the efforts of Adam Bahm, who made all the banners. Brother Bahm had been putting them up at Visitation and St. Anastasia for a number of years, and Tony Holloway joined in by setting one up at St Jerome’s as well.
2003 - 2004
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev. Michael Ume
Grand Knight: Michael Watkins
Dep Grand Knight: Marcel van der Sluys
Chancellor: Michael Rachford
Warden: Daniel Howie
Recorder: Gabriel Faustinos
Financial Secretary: William M. Thompson, PGK
Treasurer: Robert J. Young, PGK
Advocate: Thomas B. Jones, PGK
Lecturer: Abel Hernandez
Inside Guard: Joseph D. Vezzetti
Outside Guard: Richard Lensch
Outside Guard: Gus Sulaitis
3-year Trustee: Michael J. Engler, PGK
2-year Trustee: Darryl Rouzan, PGK
1-year Trustee: Vince Migliazzo, PGK
Holding Co. Pres.:
Bulletin Editor: Stanley R. Clark, PGK
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
- Michael Watkins became Grand Knight in July, replacing Michael Engler, PGK, as Council head.
2004 - 2005
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev. Jim Arenz, SJ
Grand Knight: Marcel van der Sluys
Dep Grand Knight: Michael Rachford
Chancellor: Daniel Howie
Warden: Anthony Leoni
Recorder: Gabriel Faustinos
Financial Secretary: William M. Thompson, PGK
Treasurer: Robert J. Young, PGK
Advocate: Michael J. Engler, PGK
Lecturer: Abel Hernandez
Inside Guard: Joseph D. Vezzetti
Outside Guard: Richard Lensch
Outside Guard: Gus Sulaitis
3-year Trustee: Michael Watkins, PGK
2-year Trustee: Vincent Migliazzo, PGK
1-year Trustee: Darryl Rouzan, PGK
Holding Co. Pres.:
Bulletin Editor: Stanley R. Clark, PGK
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
- Marcel van der Sluys became Council #3744’s 50th Grand Knight in July, taking over for Michael Watkins, PGK. His tenure began a tradition of our Council’s Grand Knight serving multiple years in office rather than only a single term as had been customary during the past.
- Reverend Jim Arenz, SJ, of Loyola Marymount University (LMU) became the Council’s new Worthy Chaplain after six years’ dedicated service by Reverend Michael Ume. Father Mike, who was assigned to St. Jerome Church and the Archdiocese’s Vocation Office during his time as Worthy Chaplain, left to spend time in Cochabamba, Bolivia, where he studied the Spanish language prior to being reassigned to St. Brigid Church in South Los Angeles.
- After the death of Pope John Paul II on April 2, 2005, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger became Pope Benedict XVI on April 19th. Bishop Ed Clark presided over a special mass honoring the late pontiff and future Saint at Westchester’s St. Jerome Church. The mass was attended by many Brother Knights from the three parishes represented by Council #3744.
2005 - 2006
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev. Jim Arenz, SJ
Grand Knight: Michael Rachford
Dep Grand Knight: Daniel Howie
Chancellor: Anthony Leoni
Warden: Chris Lopez
Recorder: Gabriel Faustinos
Financial Secretary: William M. Thompson, PGK
Treasurer: Robert J. Young, PGK
Advocate: Michael J. Engler, PGK
Lecturer: Michael Perez
Inside Guard: Joseph Sakamaki
Outside Guard: John Clark
Outside Guard: Tony Holloway
3-year Trustee: Bob Wright
2-year Trustee: Vincent Migliazzo, PGK
1-year Trustee: Darryl Rouzan, PGK
Holding Co. Pres.:
Bulletin Editor: Stanley R. Clark, PGK
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
- Michael Rachford took over as Grand Knight from Marcel van der Sluys, PGK, in July, and soon thereafter the Council established the Pat Rotolo Fund to assist St. Margaret’s Center. It was an appropriate choice of charities given late Brother Pat’s diligent assistance to St. Margaret’s over the years.
- In August, Fr. Emil Kapaun Council #3744 sent a donation to Fr. Emil Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School in Wichita, Kansas, as a tribute to its namesake patron. The High School responded, thanking Brother Knights in Southern California for their generosity. The Council has been sending the school a yearly donation ever since.
- A total of 41 new Brother Knights were recruited by Council #3744 during its membership drive on December 4th & 5th, 2005, thanks in large part to efforts led by PGKs Ralph Hayne and Marcel van der Sluys as part of the ‘Knight Before Christmas.’
- Before the Columbian Year came to an end, Council members celebrated completion of refurbishment efforts to the face of Hall’s stage.
2006 - 2007
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev. Jim Arenz, SJ
Grand Knight: Michael Rachford
Dep Grand Knight: Daniel Howie; Ed Stokx
Chancellor: Chris Lopez
Warden: Paul Condran
Recorder: Gabriel Faustinos
Financial Secretary: William M. Thompson, PGK
Treasurer: Robert J. Young, PGK
Advocate: Michael J. Engler, PGK
Lecturer: Michael Perez
Inside Guard: Gabriel Nwosu
Outside Guard: John Clark
Outside Guard: Tony Holloway
3-year Trustee: Tim Ricks
2-year Trustee: Bob Wright
1-year Trustee: Darryl Rouzan, PGK
Holding Co. Pres.:
Bulletin Editor: Stanley R. Clark, PGK
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
- The Council’s bylaws were revised and updated at the beginning of Columbian Year 2006/07, and in October, many Brother Knights assisted Visitation Church by working booths at its carnival fundraiser.
- 23 new members were recruited into the Knights through Council #3744’s 1st Degree exemplification held at the Hall on December 19th.
- Council members raised over $1,000 to benefit a fund to assist the Intellectually Challenged.
- In March 2007, the Council joined Playa West Automotive in sponsoring a fundraiser for the crusade to Fight For Jessica Leoni, with 10% all the business’ gross sales given to the cause.
2007 - 2008
STAR COUNCIL AWARD
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev. Jim Arenz, SJ
Grand Knight: Ed Stokx
Dep Grand Knight: Chris Lopez
Chancellor: Paul Condran
Warden: Bob Wright
Recorder: Gabriel Faustinos
Financial Secretary: William M. Thompson, PGK
Treasurer: Robert J. Young, PGK
Advocate: Michael J. Engler, PGK
Lecturer: Greg Jirkovsky
Inside Guard: Jim McSorley
Outside Guard: Erick Guillory
Outside Guard: Marco Jimenez
3-year Trustee: Michael Rachford, PGK
2-year Trustee: Tim Ricks
1-year Trustee: Michael Duhe
Holding Co. Pres.:
Bulletin Editor: James Parr
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
- Ed Stokx replaced Michael Rachford, PGK, as Grand Knight, while several renovations and repairs were made to improve the Council’s Hall. $10,000 was expended for upgrades to the kitchen, sewer, and drain lines. Meanwhile, new drapes were installed in the Hall in September.
- On September 17, 2007, the Council received a gift of $101,000 from the Elizabeth Schmolder Trust. It was used to establish a scholarship fund in memory of Sylvester (PGK) and Elizabeth (PGL) Schmolder.
- The Council raised over $1,000 for its Family Adoption Program in December. The money was used to brighten the Christmas mornings of several underprivileged, yet highly deserving families.
2008 - 2009
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev. Jim Arenz, SJ
Grand Knight: Ed Stokx
Dep Grand Knight: Chris Lopez
Chancellor: Paul Condran
Warden: Bob Wright
Recorder: Gabriel Faustinos
Financial Secretary: William M. Thompson, PGK
Treasurer: Robert J. Young, PGK
Advocate: Mike Engler, PGK; Stanley R. Clark, PGK
Lecturer: Greg Jirkovsky
Inside Guard: Jim McSorley
Outside Guard: Erick Guillory
Outside Guard: Marco Jimenez
3-year Trustee: Michael Rachford, PGK
2-year Trustee: Tim Ricks
1-year Trustee: Michael Duhe
Holding Co. Pres.:
Bulletin Editor: James Parr
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
- After being informed of its award in August, Supreme Knight Carl Anderson congratulated members of #3744 for achieving Star Council status for the previous Columbian Year. The Supreme Knight did so through a letter sent to Grand Knight Stokx on October 9, 2008.
- Brothers enjoyed gathering for the Endless Summer Knights celebration in mid-September, the same month that Brother Anthony Leoni took over as Council Scholarship Chairman.
- In January 2009, 37 candidates gathered at #3744’s Hall to make their 2nd Degree.
- In March, a new public address system was installed in the Hall by a crew of volunteer Knights.
2009 - 2010
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev. Jim Arenz, SJ
Grand Knight: Chris Lopez
Dep Grand Knight: Bob Wright
Chancellor: Paul Condran
Warden: Erick Guillory
Recorder: Gabriel Faustinos
Financial Secretary: William M. Thompson, PGK
Treasurer: Robert J. Young, PGK
Advocate: Stanley R. Clark, PGK
Lecturer: Greg Jirkovsky
Inside Guard: Jim McSorley
Outside Guard: Marco Jimenez
Outside Guard: Tom Zvanovec
3-year Trustee: Ed Stokx, PGK
2-year Trustee: Michael Rachford, PGK
1-year Trustee: Tim Ricks
Holding Co. Pres.:
Bulletin Editor: James Parr
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
- DGK Chris Lopez took over as Grand Knight for Ed Stokx, PGK, and funds were raised to upgrade the Hall’s kitchen stove.
- In October 2009, Brothers Jim Taylor and Tom Ullman, PGK, led efforts to hang Pro-Life banners on fences at the three parishes, beginning with Visitation, and moving on to Sts. Anastasia and Jerome.
- Council #3744 conducted a 1st Degree exemplification ceremony on January 5th for nine Councils that included five pairs of father and son candidates.
- PGKs Bob Young and Tom Ullman were presented with their Lifetime Membership Awards on January 10, 2010, for their many years of exemplary service to the Knights of Columbus.
- On June 29, 2010, Brother Jim Taylor and Worthy Chaplain Rev. Jim Arenz led a special presentation to members on the life of Fr. Emil Kapaun. It included the showing of a video about his life to many attendees who gathered inside his namesake Council’s Hall.
2010 - 2011
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Rev. Jim Arenz, SJ
Grand Knight: Chris Lopez
Dep Grand Knight: Bob Wright
Chancellor: Paul Condran
Warden: Erick Guillory
Recorder: Gabriel Faustinos
Financial Secretary: William M. Thompson, PGK
Treasurer: Robert J. Young, PGK
Advocate: Stanley R. Clark, PGK
Lecturer: Abel Hernandez
Inside Guard: Jim McSorley
Outside Guard: Marco Jimenez
Outside Guard: Tom Zvanovec
3-year Trustee: Ed Stokx, PGK
2-year Trustee: Michael Rachford, PGK
1-year Trustee: Tim Ricks
Holding Co. Pres.: Ralph Hayne, PGK
Bulletin Editor: James Parr
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
- The Council kicked off activities for a new Columbian Year called ‘Knights on a Mission, Phase II,’ in July.
2011 - 2012
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Msgr. Charles Hill
Grand Knight: Bob Wright
Dep Grand Knight: Paul Condran
Chancellor: Alex Padilla
Warden: Dan Koskovich
Recorder: Gabriel Faustinos
Financial Secretary: William M. Thompson, PGK
Treasurer: Robert J. Young, PGK
Advocate: Tom Zvanovec
Lecturer: Abel Hernandez
Inside Guard: Jim McSorley
Outside Guard: John Skidmore
Outside Guard: Mario Jimenez
3-year Trustee: Chris Lopez
2-year Trustee: Alex Flores
1-year Trustee: Ed Stokx, PGK
Holding Co. Pres.: Ralph Hayne, PGK
Bulletin Editor: James Parr
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
- Longtime 4th Degree Knight and Visitation Pastor Msgr. Charles Hill took over as Council #3744’s Worthy Chaplain from Jesuit Reverend Jim Arenz, SJ, who passed away on November 15, 2001. Many Knights attended Father Jim’s funeral mass at the Chapel of the Sacred Heart on the Loyola Marymount University campus.
- DGK Bob Wright replaced Chris Lopez, PGK, as the Council’s Grand Knight.
2012 - 2013
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Msgr. Charles Hill
Grand Knight: Bob Wright
Dep Grand Knight: Paul Condran
Chancellor: Alex Padilla
Warden: Chuck Heteniak
Recorder: Gabriel Faustinos
Financial Secretary: William M. Thompson, PGK
Treasurer: Robert J. Young, PGK
Advocate: Tom Zvanovec
Lecturer: Abel Hernandez
Inside Guard: Jim McSorley
Outside Guard: John Skidmore
Outside Guard: Mario Jimenez
3-year Trustee: Chris Lopez
2-year Trustee: Alex Flores
1-year Trustee: Ed Stokx, PGK
Holding Co. Pres.: Ralph Hayne, PGK
Bulletin Editor: James Parr
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
- Christmas elves Chip Mallek and Bill Thompson, PGK, delivered a tree, donated by the St. Bernard’s Sports Program, to some very happy recipients as part of Inglewood Police Department’s Adopt-A-Family program.
- Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio became Pope Francis in Rome on March 13, 2013, after the abdication of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
- The Council’s namesake, Fr. Emil J. Kapaun, Chaplain, U.S. Army, who died in a North Korean prisoner of war camp in May 1951, received a posthumous Congressional Medal of Honor. The prestigious medal was given to his family by President Barack Obama during a ceremony held at the White House on April 11, 2013. The honoree’s nephew Ray Kapaun paid Council #3744 a visit the following month, bringing Fr. Kapaun’s Medal of Honor with him to share with and show Brother Knights.
- Council legend Robert J. “Bob” Young, PGK, passed away on May 12, 2013.
2013 - 2014
STAR COUNCIL AWARD
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Msgr. Charles Hill
Grand Knight: Paul Condran
Dep Grand Knight: Eric Guillory
Chancellor: Alex Flores
Warden: Chuck Heteniak
Recorder: Gabriel Faustinos
Financial Secretary: William M. Thompson, PGK
Treasurer: Ed Stokx, PGK
Advocate: Tom Zvanovec
Lecturer: Abel Hernandez
Inside Guard: Jim McSorley
Outside Guard: John Skidmore
Outside Guard: Mike Campanelli
3-year Trustee: Bob Wright, PGK
2-year Trustee: Michael J. Engler, PGK
1-year Trustee: Dan Koskovich
Holding Co. Pres.: Ralph Hayne, PGK
Bulletin Editor: James Parr; Dan Koskovich
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
- Paul Condran replaced Bob Wright as Grand Knight, beginning what became three years’ tenure as head of Council #3744.
- After Brother Tom Hughes’ daughter Christy Hughes passed away on July 19, 2013, members of ‘Team Christy’ raised over $4,000 to honor her memory during a November 10th Cedars-Sinai 5K Run for ovarian cancer research. The Hughes family later established the Cristy Hughes Kairos Fund through St. Monica Catholic High School, enabling students to attend the annual Kairos retreat.
- Members of Council #3744 were among over 1,000 marchers in the streets of downtown Los Angeles along with Archbishop Jose Gomez during the 3rd annual Grand Merriam Parade held on September 7th. Brothers Bill Thompson, PGK, Alex Flores, Ed Stokx, and Joseph Berg were all on hand for the joyous celebration.
- The Council’s bulletin, ‘Your Fraternal Knight,’ got a major facelift in November 2013, with updates and an expanded format, thanks to the work of editor Dan Koskovich. The revised bulletin arrived just in time to help celebrate Council #3744’s 60th anniversary. The Council’s website was also redesigned by webmaster Brian Holt.
- Councilmembers operated a food booth, beer & wine garden, and served tri-tip dinners at the St. Jerome Parish Carnival in October. More than 50 Knights helped out during the two-day festival.
- November 15th‘s fish fry marked the first time members of American Heritage Girls Troop CA0480 helped out after receiving their charter through the Council.
- Brother Knights joined Boy Scouts and Westchester Rotarians in remodeling the home of departed Brother Knight Tim Ricks, as a thank you to help out his widow Karen.
- April 27, 2014, marked the Golden Jubilee of Chaplain Msgr. Charles Hill’s ordination as a priest. His celebration included a Jubilee Mass held at Visitation Church that was attended by over 300 well-wishers, and included a 4th Degree Color Corps callout at his request. One week later, Archbishop Jose Gomez was on hand at St. Anastasia Church to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of both Msgr. Royale Vadakin and Fr. Tom King’s ordinations. 1964 was indeed a good year for the future of Westchester’s priesthood!
2014 - 2015
STAR COUNCIL AWARD
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Msgr. Charles Hill
Grand Knight: Paul Condran
Dep Grand Knight: Eric Guillory
Chancellor: Alex Flores
Warden: Chuck Heteniak
Recorder: Gabriel Faustinos
Financial Secretary: William M. Thompson, PGK
Treasurer: Ed Stokx, PGK
Advocate: Tom Zvanovec
Lecturer: Paul Callanan
Inside Guard: Tino Carbajal
Outside Guard: John Skidmore
Outside Guard: Eduardo Canas; Joseph Howie
3-year Trustee: Mervin Hughes
2-year Trustee: Michael J. Engler, PGK
1-year Trustee: Dan Koskovich
Holding Co. Pres.: Ralph Hayne, PGK
Bulletin Editor: Dan Koskovich
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
- Brother PGKs Tom Ullman and Mike Rachford started the year in full 4th Degree regalia leading Council #3744 down the streets of Westchester during the community’s annual 4th of July parade.
- Another ambitious dinner season schedule began on September 26th with the first of 13 fish fries being served to hungry guests. As if that was not enough, the season culminated with Italian and Mexican dinners in May.
- District Deputy Miguel Cardenas presented #3744 with the Star Council Award for Columbian Year 2013/14 during November’s general Council meeting. Council #3744 received yet another Star Council Award for 2014/15.
- The Council formed a new Charity Resource Team in January 2015, headed by Brothers Paul Callinan, Brian Lockwood, Alan Lanis, and Mervin Hughes.
- The annual Religious Appreciation Dinner had a unique twist in February with many of the over 100 attendees arriving for the Hawaiian themed evening wearing appropriate Island attire. Brother Mark Brosmer chaired and emceed the celebration which thanked priests, nuns, and brothers for their dedicated work.
2015 - 2016
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Msgr. Charles Hill; Msgr. James Forsen
Grand Knight: Paul Condran
Dep Grand Knight: Alex Flores
Chancellor: Mervin Hughes
Warden: Tino Carbajal
Recorder: Gabriel Faustinos
Financial Secretary: William M. Thompson, PGK
Treasurer: Ed Stokx, PGK
Advocate: Tom Zvanovec
Lecturer: Paul Callanan
Inside Guard: Brian Lockwood
Outside Guard: John Skidmore
Outside Guard: Joseph Howie
3-year Trustee: Ken Lockwood
2-year Trustee: Michael J. Engler, PGK
1-year Trustee: Dan Koskovich
Holding Co. Pres.: Ralph Hayne, PGK
Bulletin Editor: Dan Koskovich
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
- Paul Condran began his third year as Grand Knight, and shortly afterwards, 9 new 3rd Degree members were added to Council #3744’s rolls through a ceremony held at St. Martin of Tours Church in Brentwood on August 15th. In the meantime, the Special Olympics World Games were held in Los Angeles in July & August, with Brother & Bulletin Editor Dan Koskovich leading Council #3744’s presence at the event. On a sadder note, longtime Sir Knight and Council Officer Joseph Vezzetti passed away on July 22nd.
- Visitation’s new pastor, Msgr. Jim Forsen, replaced Msgr. Charles Hill as Worthy Chaplain in October 2015, with a post-installation meal served up by Brother Tino Carbajal, courtesy of Paco’s Tacos. The following month, Council members organized a shoe collection drive for charity, and an e-waste collection effort to safely dispose of unwanted electronics equipment.
- Council #3744 Brothers gathered at St. Jerome Church to serve Thanksgiving meals in November.
- On January 16, 2016, Brother Brian Lockwood organized a Knights’ daytrip to Pechanga Casino. The bus trip was attended by 45 members who began their day with a European-style breakfast at the Hall.
- DGK Alex Flores organized a first ever ‘New Knight Night’ orientation for newly minted Brother Knights at the Hall in March 2016. The event promoted fellowship and understanding about what it means to be a Knight, while teaching ways to optimize the K of C experience. The Council also held another of its popular Monte Carlo Knights fundraisers in April.
- Council #3744 presented a $500 check to local seminarian and Brother Knight Braxton Cordova during its April Council meeting. Brother Cordova was in the process of formation at Juan Diego House, and a member of Cathedral Council #2540.
- Chancellor Mervin Hughes led Council efforts during a St. Jerome fundraising dinner benefiting the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Barbequed chicken, pork ribs, and tri tip were served to all who attended on June 18th.
- The Council ended the year by launching a Mercy Bag program through Brother Paul Callinan’s Charity Resource Team. Personal hygiene items were collected, packaged, and distributed to homeless individuals in the greater Westchester area.
2016 - 2017
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Msgr. James Forsen
Grand Knight: Alex Flores
Dep Grand Knight: Mervin Hughes
Chancellor: Brian Lockwood
Warden: Tino Carbajal
Recorder: Gabriel Faustinos
Financial Secretary: William M. Thompson, PGK
Treasurer: Ed Stokx, PGK
Advocate: Tom Zvanovec
Lecturer: Paul Callanan
Inside Guard: Ben Glesz
Outside Guard: John Skidmore
Outside Guard: Joseph Howie
3-year Trustee: Paul Condran, PGK
2-year Trustee: Ken Lockwood
1-year Trustee: Michael J. Engler, PGK
Holding Co. Pres.: Dan Koskovich
Bulletin Editor: Dan Koskovich
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
- DGK Alex Flores replaced Paul Condran, PGK, as #3744’s Grand Knight beginning in July 2016. Grand Knight Flores took over after ten more $1,000 scholarships were awarded to local Catholic school graduates the previous month.
- Council members next joined a celebration for Brother Tony Leoni’s daughter Jessica by attending a mass held to celebrate her 19th birthday at Visitation Church on July 16th.
- Brother Knights worked the Visitation Carnival for three days in November 2016, cooking up food and serving hungry attendees.
- A scholarship honoring Brother Joseph Toia was established in February after his untimely death on December 13, 2016. The inaugural Toia Scholarship was awarded at the 2017 Scholarship Breakfast.
- The Council hosted a Lenten soup supper at Visitation Church on March 20th. Brothers helped with shopping for menu items, food preparation, serving, setup, cleanup, and teardown. Five days later, Visitation’s parish community mourned the passing of Brother Knight Fr. James Kolling.
- Council #3744 received a special award from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Pacific Division in May 2017, after hosting a community presentation at the Hall in February.
2017 - 2018
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Msgr. James Forsen
Grand Knight: Alex Flores
Dep Grand Knight: Mervin Hughes
Chancellor: Brian Lockwood
Warden: John Skidmore
Recorder: Gabriel Faustinos
Financial Secretary: William M. Thompson, PGK
Treasurer: Ed Stokx, PGK
Advocate: Tom Zvanovec
Lecturer: Paul Callanan
Inside Guard: K. J. Krumbach
Outside Guard: Michael Wagenbrenner
Outside Guard: Chuck Mondello
3-year Trustee: Michael J. Engler, PGK
2-year Trustee: Paul Condran, PGK
1-year Trustee: Ken Lockwood
Holding Co. Pres.: Dan Koskovich
Bulletin Editor: Dan Koskovich
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
- Eleven more scholarships were awarded in July 2017, facilitated by Scholarship Program Director Brother Tony Leoni.
- Brothers Tom Hughes, Chip Mallek, Chuck Mondello, Mark Brosmer & Tino Carbajal led efforts in July & August to install and extend wood paneling into Hall’s entryway off Manchester Avenue. Crown molding was added to accentuate its beauty, while a second bartender was added at events by the Holding Company to help improve and increase rentals.
- Over 50 Brother Knights and their families attended the annual Memorial Mass at the Hall on November 19th. The mass, celebrated by Chaplain Msgr. Jim Forsen & former Chaplain Msgr. Charles Hill, honored recently departed Brother Knights. They included longtime Council member Ed Zvanovec, who passed away eight days earlier on November 11th, at age 98.
- Council #3744 Knights delivered a bedroom set and sectional couch to Alexandria House as part of its annual Christmastime fulfillment of “Hope Box” request items. The Council also held its annual Christmas Breakfast at the Hall, and helped Boy Scouts Troop 716 with a second “Breakfast with Santa Event” held at Westchester Methodist Church.
- Family and friends enjoyed festive Italian & Cinco de Mayo Mexican dinners at the Hall in April & May, thanks to the hard work of many. The Italian dinner, along with live music, was once again organized by Paul Condran, PGK, and his wife Dina; while Cinco de Mayo preparations were handled by Brother Alex Padilla, his wife Stella, and their family. Both families continued their longstanding traditions of hosting yearly meal events honoring their heritages.
- Worthy Chaplain Msgr. Jim Forsen was the keynote speaker and Priest Honoree at a Southern California K of C Chapter Clergy Dinner hosted by St. Raymond Church in Paramount on April 19th. Many Council #3744 Brother Knights attended the dinner to cheer him on.
2018 - 2019
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Msgr. James Forsen
Grand Knight: Mervin Hughes
Dep Grand Knight: Brian Lockwood
Chancellor: Ken Lockwood
Warden: John Skidmore
Recorder: Gabriel Faustinos
Financial Secretary: William M. Thompson, PGK
Treasurer: Ed Stokx, PGK
Advocate: Tom Zvanovec
Lecturer: Abel Hernandez
Inside Guard: Alan Lanis
Outside Guard: Michael Wagenbrenner
Outside Guard: Chuck Mondello
3-year Trustee: Alex Flores, PGK
2-year Trustee: Michael J. Engler, PGK
1-year Trustee: Paul Condran, PGK
Holding Co. Pres.: Brian Lockwood
Bulletin Editor: Brian Lockwood
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
- DGK Mervin Hughes was elected Grand Knight in July, replacing Alex Flores, PGK. The Council began the Columbian year representing Pilsen, Kansas - the birthplace of Fr. Emil Kapaun - at Westchester’s 4th of July parade, with its theme ‘Cities Across America.’
- The Council introduced a Triple B Dinner to its menu, offering Bourbon, Burgers & Beer for the first time in September 2018. It was followed by an inaugural Oktoberfest the next month. Later came the Council’s first New Orleans Fish Fry in November. All 3 events were huge successes.
- Knights spent a weekend manning a booth at the Visitation Church carnival in October, flipping burgers and serving hotdogs to hungry attendees.
- Brother Tom Ullman, PGK, was honored for his dedication to the unborn and preservation of life in October. He was given a special rosary presented by the ‘40 Days For Life’ campaign.
- Council #3744 was well represented at the 2018 St. Margaret Center Christmas Party, thrown for 450 families and 1,000 children from underprivileged homes. Over 5,000 toys were distributed, 2,000 meals served, and each family in attendance received a $25 gift food card. Brothers Mike Engler, PGK, and Chip Mallek led the Knights’ effort during a wonderful evening. Meanwhile, Paul Condran, PGK, delivered household items, toys, checks, and gift cards to Alexandria House that helped brighten many Christmas mornings.
- The June 5th funeral mass for departed Sir Knight Ralph Hayne, PGK, at Visitation Church marked the final callout by local 4th Degree Knights in their traditional capes and plumed hat attire. The beloved uniform was retired by Supreme, and replaced by new uniforms and berets beginning in July.
- The Council’s yearly Rancho San Antonio raffle ticket sales fundraiser raised $8,560 through the coordinating efforts of Brother Mike Engler, PGK.
- Warden John Skidmore organized a Silent Key HAM radio ceremony for departed Brother John Wilson Sr. after May 2019’s Council meeting. It was attended by John’s daughters Kathy and Donna.
2019 - 2020
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Msgr. James Forsen
Grand Knight: Mervin Hughes
Dep Grand Knight: Brian Lockwood
Chancellor: Ken Lockwood
Warden: Michael Wagenbrenner
Recorder: Gabriel Faustinos
Financial Secretary: William M. Thompson, PGK
Treasurer: Ed Stokx, PGK
Advocate: Tom Zvanovec
Lecturer: Abel Hernandez
Inside Guard: Alan Lanis
Outside Guard: Devron Carter
Outside Guard: Michael Dorn
3-year Trustee: Paul Condran, PGK
2-year Trustee: Alex Flores, PGK
1-year Trustee: Michael J. Engler, PGK
Holding Co. Pres.: Brian Lockwood
Bulletin Editor: Brian Lockwood
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
- Thanks to the efforts of Brother Paul Callinan, Council #3744 participated in its first ever Westchester Farmers Market on July 21, 2019. A recruitment and information booth was set up, while brother Tino Carbajal organized a wildly popular classic car show for attendees to view.
- Chaplain Msgr. Jim Forsen blessed the newly renovated Fr. Schneider Room after 2019’s Memorial Mass, honoring late PGKs Ralph Hayne and Bob Young, as well as his wife Betty Young.
- Longtime Council presence Sir Knight Vince Migliazzo, PGK, passed away on January 6, 2020. His funeral mass was attended by a large contingent of Brother Knights at Visitation Church.
- Council #3744 held its final 2nd Degree formation ceremony at the Hall on January 21st, before individual degrees were replaced by a 3-in-1 combined ceremony instituted by the Supreme Council.
- The Council’s Hall was shut down following March 2020’s meeting due to restrictions placed on public gatherings in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Deputy GK Brian Lockwood kept things running by setting up monthly meetings online via Zoom conference calls.
- The pandemic cancelled the Council’s Lenten dinner season, much to the disappointment of many. It also shut down church services worldwide, which instead were forced to go online.
- Brother Knights met at the Hall donning facemasks in May to tear down its decades old ceiling, which was replaced by a beautiful new one in August 2020.
2020 - 2021
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Msgr. James Forsen
Grand Knight: Brian Lockwood
Dep Grand Knight: Michael Wagenbrenner
Chancellor: Ken Lockwood
Warden: Michael Dorn
Recorder: Gabriel Faustinos
Financial Secretary: William M. Thompson, PGK
Treasurer: Ed Stokx, PGK
Advocate: Tom Zvanovec
Lecturer: Abel Hernandez
Inside Guard: Erick Neblina
Outside Guard: Greg Phelps
Outside Guard: Tony Holloway
3-year Trustee: Michael J. Engler, PGK
2-year Trustee: Paul Condran, PGK
1-year Trustee: Alex Flores, PGK
Holding Co. Pres.: Erick Neblina
Bulletin Editor: Brian Lockwood
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
- DGK Brian Lockwood became Grand Knight in July 2020, replacing Mervin Hughes, PGK. Meetings continued online via Zoom because of the COVID-19 lockdown. Despite restrictions, Council 3744 continued its charitable activities by awarding scholarships & altar service awards to local 8th & 12th grade graduates.
- Council #3744 mourned the passing of yet another one of its legends at a well-attended outdoor funeral mass held at Visitation Church for Sir Knight Tom Ullman, PGK, in July 2020. His interment at Holy Cross Cemetery was also attended by many Brother Knights from #3744 and his Father Hawe #45 4th Degree Assembly.
- The Council’s first annual Vincent Migliazzo Award was presented for outstanding altar service to local 8th grade graduates; one each from St. Anastasia, St. Jerome & Visitation schools.
- Knights of Columbus Founder Fr. Michael J. McGivney was beatified by Pope Francis on October 31, 2020, furthering his path towards sainthood. Four months later, Supreme Knight Carl Anderson retired after 20 years leading the Knights of Columbus on February 28, 2021. He was replace by Deputy Patrick E. Kelley.
- Despite obstacles imposed by the pandemic, masked Council #3744 Knights continued their charitable work. St. Margaret Center callouts were led by Brothers Mike Engler, PGK, and Chip Mallek, while St. Jerome parking lot cleanup teams were organized by Brother Tony Holloway. Paul Condran, PGK, later jumped in to deliver Hope Box items to Alexandria House in May 2021.
- The Council held a very successful ‘takeout only’ Christmas season fish fry dinner on December 4th, thanks to the organizational skills of Paul Condran, PGK. ‘To go’ dinners returned during the 2021 Lenten season – much to the delight of our many customers.
- Supreme issued guidelines altering the way Council meetings are conducted at the start of 2021, hoping to streamline and shorten their length.
2021 - 2022
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Msgr. James Forsen
Grand Knight: Brian Lockwood
Dep Grand Knight: Michael Wagenbrenner
Chancellor: Ken Lockwood
Warden: Michael Dorn
Recorder: Vacant
Financial Secretary: William M. Thompson, PGK
Treasurer: Ed Stokx, PGK
Advocate: Tom Zvanovec
Lecturer: Abel Hernandez
Inside Guard: Erick Neblina
Outside Guard: Greg Phelps
Outside Guard: Tony Holloway
1-year Trustee: Alex Flores, PGK
2-year Trustee: Michael J. Engler, PGK
3-year Trustee: Paul Condran, PGK
Holding Co. Pres.: Erick Neblina
Bulletin Editor: Brian Lockwood
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
- In-person Council meetings and events slowly returned to the Hall, along with new COVID safety measures. Facemasks and social distancing became the norm as Brother Knights happily returned to seeing one another face-to-face rather than on computer screens. The Hall was reopened for rentals by the Holding Company, while hybrid ‘to go’ and in-person dinners were again permitted on premise by Los Angeles County Health officials.
- Council #3744 Brothers returned to public events, like setting up a booth and staging a classic car show at the July 2021 Westchester Farmers Market, and working the O’Grady Pub fundraiser at Visitation Church in September.
- The Council presented a dozen $1,000 scholarship checks to local 8th & 12th grade graduates during the Summer of ‘21.
- Major Hall renovations continued with the interior walls being repainted in November 2021, just in time for the yearly Christmas Party. The party was combined with the Knight and Family of the Year Awards presentation for 2020 & 2021, handed out prior to December’s general business meeting.
2022 – 2023
STAR COUNCIL AWARD
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Chaplain: Msgr. James Forsen
Grand Knight: Michael Dorn
Dep Grand Knight: Tony Holloway
Chancellor: Ken Lockwood
Warden: Michael Wagenbrenner
Recorder: Brian Lockwood, PGK
Financial Secretary: William M. Thompson, PGK
Treasurer: Ed Stokx, PGK
Advocate: Michael J. Engler, PGK
Lecturer: Abel Hernandez
Inside Guard: James Reilly
Outside Guard: Erick Neblina
Outside Guard: James “Jimmy” Groat
3-year Trustee: Paul Condran, PGK
2-year Trustee: Greg Phelps
1-year Trustee: Alex Flores, PGK
Holding Co. Pres.: Erick Neblina / Greg Phelps
Bulletin Editor: Brian Lockwood, PGK
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
- Warden Michael Dorn replaced Brian Lockwood, PGK, as Grand Knight.
- A charitable collection of coats and shoes for military veterans at the Westwood VA, held on September 17th, exceeded expectations. Over 140 good quality coats and 184 pairs of lightly to never worn shoes were collected, in addition to suits and other clothing items. We also received an amazing 158 pairs of eyeglasses that were sent to sight-impaired people in the African nations of Namibia, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe.
- The Council staged a 10-dinner season with 8 Fish Frys, 1 Triple B Burger Night & 1 Mexican Fiesta meal, resulting in more than enough profit to fund 10 scholarships in June.
- Along with Brother Knight Fr. Matt Wheeler of Visitation Church, the Council sponsored a Rosary for the Unborn at Holy Cross Cemetery in December, and an outdoors Stations of the Cross procession during Holy Week in March.
- The Annual Religious Appreciation Dinner returned to the Hall for the first time in 3 years. Held on February 21st, 23 Priests & Nuns were honored for their service, while being served delicious food.
- The first new 3-in-1 Unified Exemplification ceremonies were held at the hall on three occasions, including a Knight Before Christmas, Easter & Summer events, initiating numerous Brother Knights into the 3rd Degree – with a big thanks going to Membership Director Chris Lopez, PGK.
The History of Council #3744 (1953-2001) was researched and written by Council Historian Greg Ullman, and updated by Brother Mike Dorn (2001-2023).