CHARLES A. SMITH COUNCIL # 7531
FAMILIES OF THE MONTH

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August 2021

Garofalo

PGK Gary and Deborah demonstrated true knightly concern for a fellow Knight experiencing medical issues by providing necessary transportation to appointments, making visitation during hospital stays, and ensuring every other conceivable need was met until the Knight regained his health.


June 2021

Bleakney

Jim and Karen are relative newcomers to the area but have been exceptional in supporting the Council and parish in this COVID-affected period. Well done!


May 2021

Kepler

John & Rose Kepler are honored as the Family of the Month. In addition to PGK John's work as Membership Director and Hispanic Round Table Coordinator, he also serves as the Operation Hope Director and was successful in reactivating Tootsie Roll collections after a COVID-induced pause of almost 18 months.


February 2021

Hardy

Rick & Barbara Hardy are being honored by the Council for their planning, organization and implementation of the Council's first post-COVID dinner, the February 2021 "Chicken Takeout Dinner" which met with resounding support from the parish with 130 meals ordered. Well done, Hardy's!


November 2020

November

Past Grand Knight Jim and Mary were chosen as the November Family of the Month for their involvement in the October 31 Beatification Mass and luncheon and the "Hallow-eve Trunks & Treat Event" supper for the participating St. James Children.


October 2020

O'Donnell

District Deputy Tom and Carol were selected for their planning, organizing and decorating the Fr. McGivney Beatification Mass at St. James on October 31, 2020.


September 2020

Rothermel

Mark and Judy were selected for their rosary-making activities and in particular for distributing 50 rosaries to parishioners and the public attending the Rosary Celebration Honoring deceased parishioner Myrtle Beach Patrolman Jacob Hancher.


August 2020

Zarreke

Joe & Dianne Zarreke were chosen as August 2020 Family of the Month for their service to the Council, parish and community.


December 2019

Hutton

Bill & Frances were honored for their exceptional work as the Council's Pro-life Couple. Their display for the "Baby Shower for Jesus" enticed parishioners to donate to this most worthy cause. Well done, Hutton's!


November 2019

Hunter

Jim and Mary Hunter were honored as the November 2019 Family of the Month for their superb support of all Council and Parish activities. They have been ably assisted by their daughter Danelle who likewise can always be counted on for her dedicated involvement.


August 2019

Bartlewski

David and Betsy are fairly new to the Parish & Council but they sure have left their mark quickly. David volunteered to take-over the editor position for the Conway Council Crier in July and is off to a flying start. He and Betsy have see a high example for us to follow by dutifully attending daily Mass. Thank you, both, for showing us the way.


July 2019

Hinnerschitz

Deacon Jim and Tami are the Council's July Family of the Month. This exemplary Catholic couple was selected because of all they do for the parish, community (including Seton Catholic High School), Council and CCU students. Thank you, Jim & Tami!


June 2019

Zarreke

Although Joe & Diane Zarreke are relatively newcomers to the parish and council, they sure have hit the ground running. In addition to attending daily Mass, they are both involved on a myriad of parish, council and community activities. For the stellar example Joe & Diane set, they have been selected as the Family of the Month.


May 2019

Cherry

Mike Cherry is recognized for his dedicated service in transporting Brother Joe Miller to Sunday Mass from 2010 until Joe's recent move to hospice ccare.


February 2019

O'Donnell

Tom & Carol were selected for their hard work and organizing skills which contributed greatly to making the recent "Pasta for Clergy Dinner" a great success.


January 2019

Brown

Stan & Linda were selected for their support to parish activities, like Linda's leadership in decorating the church for Christmas, as well as the Council's January 19th "Pasta for Clergy Dinner".


December 2018

Ullmann

Kathy and Don were chosen for their involvement in the Council's "Breakfast with Saint Nicholas and Santa Claus" on December 9, 2018.


November 2018

Delaney Family

PGK Jim & Barbara were selected for this honor because of their long-standing support of all council and parish activities to the fullest extent possible.


October 2018

Davis

PGK Jim and Elaine Davis were recognized for their continuous support of all parish and council activities. Their behind-the-scenes efforts are deeply appreciated,


August 2018

Dumovich

Joe & Jane will be leaving soon for a new residence in Florida. The Council thanks them wholeheartedly for all they have done for the Knights of Columbus and the parish all these years. Good luck in your new adventure.


July 2018

Freely

Ed & Carol Freely support all parish and Council activities but in particular "go the extra mile" by the weekly transport of parish recyclables to the county facility and the biweekly transport of Gathering Space donated foodstuffs to CAP.


May 2018

Tomsic

Jim and Teddi were honored as Family of the Month for their widespread support of Parish and Council activities. They are clearly one of the most active newcomer families we have ever seen. Well done, Tomsic Family!


January 2018

Flench Fsmily

Tom and Paulette were honored for their contributions to the Council and parish.


December 2017

Ullmann

Kathy and Don were chosen for their involvement in "Breakfast with Saint Nicholas and Santa Claus" on December 9, 2018.


October 2017

Soice

Mike and Karolyn are always helping the Council and Parish. Karolyn is often seen manning the Parish Volunteer Office and helping those of us with questions. She also is very active in the Ladies Guild. Mike quietly serves as a Council officer performing all assigned duties in a most professional and unassuming manner. He also is a Council Funeral Mass Altar Server and a regular volunteer at Catholic Charities of the Pee Dee.


September 2017

Larry & Kathy Mathias

Larry & Kathy are always there for the Council. Larry is also a faithful Eucharistic Minister. Who has not observed Kathy in the peak of the summer weeding the parish gardens in her personal campaign to beautify our surroundings!


July 2017

Loehr

Tim & Paula were members of the St. James Parish "Mission Honduras" during the month and helped renovate a church for the villagers.


June 2017

Abadie

For the organization and conduct of the Council Annual Golf Tournament, which was postponed from October 2016 to June 2017 Pardee Abadie and his wife Annette are honored as the Family of the Month.


May 2017

Harrison

PGK Ed does yeoman work as the Council's Hispanic Round Table Coordinator and the exceptional organizer of the Council's annual dinners. Virginia is his constant supporter and extraordinary helper to all Brothers in time of need. A truly knightly couple!


April 2017

Rogers

Tom and Ann never seek the limelight but always support all Council activities in their own quiet way. Tom ALWAYS washed all the pots and dishes and utensils after every Council dinner. A true Humble Knight and his Lady!


March 2017

Garofalo

Gary and Deborah were selected as the February Family of the Month for Gary's assisitance with all cooking chores at Parish Alpha Sessions and Council dinners and Deborah for her Parish Office Volunteer work.


January 2017

Hunter

Mary, Danielle & Jim Hunter were selected as the January 2017 "Family of the Month" for unhesitatingly jumping in and organizing the Council food preparation for the Alpha Training conducted for adults in the parish from Jan - March 2017


November 2016

Gary & Linda Woods


October 2016

Adam & Lilayna Sequin


August 2016

Mike & Karolyn Soice


June 2016

Stan & Linda Brown

In addition to Stan's exceptional work as Treasurer, he and Linda support many parish activities as well as the Regional Catholic Charities. They set a good example of what a modern Catholic family should be.


May 2016

Lori & Earl Videan

Lori & Earl were key to forging the Council's relationship with the Coastline Women's Center for whom an Ultrasound Initiative has been launched.


April 2016

Pete and Annette Copeland

Pete and Annette planned, coordinated and implemented the Council's successful Blood Drive with the American Red Cross on April 3. The Council greatly appreciates their efforts in allowing parishioners to donate the "Gift of Life".


March 2016

Tom & Gilda Ducey

Tom and Gilda dedicate untold hours to the Parish Life Teen Program and also help out with the Middle School Youth Group. The Council salutes them as it Family of the Month for March


February 2016

Gary & Debprah Garofalo

Gary was chosen for his assistance in the kitchen at the recent Council Annual Charity Dinner and Deborah for her work as a Parish Office Volunteer. Well done, Garofalo's!


January 2016

Jim and Mary Hunter

This couple is totally supportive of everything the parish and council does. Jim is the renowned "Assistant to the Chief Cook" and our Council would be lost without his cooking and food preparation at all Council dinners. The Council heartily thanks Jim and Mary for who they are and all they do for us!


December 2015

Francisco & Vanessa De Los Santos

The De Los Santos family truly exemplifies what a modern Catholic Family should be. They are active in the Hispanic Round Table, the Council, the Parish and St. Andrew Catholic School in Myrtle Beach where their children are being educated. Their life centers around their religion and their children will be the ultimate beneficiaries.


November 2015

Alan & Barbara Zimmerman

DGK Alan and Barbara worked exceedingly long hours during the historic flooding of October 2015. They were key members of the Council-assistance to Catholic Charities of the Pee Dee Region in bringing relief convoys to Kingstree and Georgetown.


October 2015

Larry & Kathy Mathias

Larry and Kathy Mathias have had a few physical problems of late but nothing stops them from fully supporting the parish and council when able. Thanks for all you do!


September 2015

Delaney

Jim & Barb have been selected for their ongoing and continuous support of all parish & council activities and Jim's innovative performance of his Lector duties.


August 2015

Ray & Therese Poutre

Ray & Therese have been members of our Council's "King's Guard" Adoration team since the beginning of Lent when the program was initiated. Ray likewise can always be counted on to work in the kitchen with food preparation for any Council social event. Thanks to both of you for all you do!


July 2015

Kepler

Chancellor Paul Soucy nominated John & Rose Kepler as the July 2015 Family of the Month because they have allowed Paul and Mary to once again attend church on weekends by picking them and Paul's wheelchair up on Saturday and taking them the 4:30 PM Mass


June 2015

Mike & Karolyn Soice

The Council is pleased to select Mike & Karolyn Soice as the Family of the Month for June 2015 because of their tremendous and ongoing support to the Council and the parish.

 
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