COUNCIL RECOGNITION

FAMILIES OF THE MONTH

March 2025

Frank Schneider Family

Bro Frank Schneider - Frank worked tirelessly buying, preparing, and cooking the potatoes for the tritip fundraiser. He's always there early for any fundraising work and his wife, Liz, always ready to help out. The Schneider family's actions and dedication reflect the core principles of the Knights of Columbus.

February 2025

Nelson Family

PGK Brian and his wife Lydia helped with the tritip presales at St James, and Brian does tremendous work with the Awards/PGK Dinner, member recruiting and retention, and Exemplification Chairman.

January 2025

The Wheeler Family

Brother Bob Wheeler and his wife have been dedicated to the support and welfare of the Council's seminarians who are receiving financial support from the council. Brother Bob has been program director for Vocations over the last two years and his dedication reflect the core principles of the Knights of Columbus.

December 2024

The d'Autremont Family

Worthy Treasurer Cliff d'Autremont has served as the council treasurer for 15 years keeping the council bank accounts balanced, prints out all the invitation letters to past grand knights to attend the PGK/Awards dinner, and he printed out the invitation letters to all the widows of knights who have passed away to attend the Council Memorial Mass. Brother Cliff reflects the core values of the Knights of Columbus.

November 2024

Alan & Luciana Baptista

PGK Alan and Luciana are constantly doing something for the Council. Since this July Alan, with Luciana's support, has co-captained the Family Pasta Dinner, prepped and cooked meat for the SJF BBQ, led the St James pancake breakfast, is a Trustee, and voting member of CHS. Alan and Luciana's actions and dedication reflect the core principals of the Knights!

October 2024

Rob & Myra Weissner

Sir Knight Rob and Myra went above and beyond providing wonderful charcuterie selection for the wine tasting. Rob is always providing the Council with wisdom, insight, and support. They truly represent and live the family values that the Knight's promote.

September 2024

Bob and Lori Pethick

Bob and Lori can always be found together when volunteering at a Knights function. They both were volunteered at the Family Pasta Dinner working their magic. They truly represent and live the family values that the Knight's promote.

August 2024

The David Bloodgood Family

David and Sheila Bloodgood planned and coordinated the purchase of all the food and drinks, and lead the food preparation and grilling team for the St John Fisher Summer Concert. The effort contriubuted to a very successful parish summer event. The Bloodgood family's actions and dedication reflect the core principles of the Knights of Columbus.

July 2024

The Lee Bardon Family

The Lee Bardon family donated time and expertise installing additional electrical power outlets for the Council Hall's audio-visual upgrade in June. He also volunteered to supply the trailer mounted bbq grill that was used for Mgsr Meyer's farewell bbq luncheon. The Lee Bardon family exemplifies the true action and spirit of the Knights of Columbus.

June 2024

The Dan Thomas Familiy

Dan runs the Columbian Holding Society, the owner of our hall. CHS has generously donated funds to our council over the years. He hosts rental events and maintains and has upgraded our facility.

May 2024

The Jorge Rodriguez Family

Past DD, PGK, SK Jorge Rodriguez, and his family planned, promoted, collected funds for, and delivered a 5 de Maio celebration for our Council. He, his daughters, and extended family worked hard to feed 60+ people, profiting $600 donated to the council.

April 2024

The Howard De Ruyter Family

The Howard De Ruyter family always shows up when needed. Howard and two sons worked late to clean up after our Fish Fry. The family demonstrates what it is to be of service to the community.

March 2024

The Jim Shepard Family

The Shepherds are why our Fish Fries are successful. Jim has led them for 35 years, and they’ve become a gathering place for families to come together and “break bread” during Lent. They have grown and are a significant fundraiser for our council.

February 2024

The Mike Baranowski Familoy

Mike found a creative way to raise money for the various charities our council supports. Mike and his family donated Dodger tickets to various charities, including the House of Yahway, our supported schools, and our parishes.

January 2024

The Cliff D'Autremont Family

Cliff is an honorary lifetime 4th-degree with 37 years of continuous service to the order. he has served as our council treasurer for over 13 years. He has also served as the council's Historian, Community director, and Insurance promotion officer.

December 2023

The Larry Rosolowski Family

Karen and Larry have been active supporters of the House of Yahway, leading fundraisers, recruiting volunteers, and serving on their BoD. Larry led the memorial mass preparation, is on the exemplification committee, and the council's advocate.

November 2023

The Brian Nelson Family

Brian, a PGK, is key to our council's success. He and his wife Lydia, led the planning and organizing of our PGK recognition and award dinner in October. Brian is also our membership director and the leader of the exemplification committee.

October 2023

The Eric Hulsy Family

Eric, our incredible Life Programs director, is a champion and fundraising advocate for the Pregnancy Help Center in Hawthorne. He's led, recruited for, and participated in many events, including 40 days-for-life walks, vigils, and fundraisers.

September 2023

The Van Mckenny Family

Van planned and delivered our 1st open meeting. He and his wife led a successful family pasta dinner, welcoming all to our hall. Van helped with the pre-sale and with food preparation for the Tri_tip barbecue fundraiser at St John Fisher parish

August 2023

The Rob Wiessner Family

Rob, our Financial Secretary has volunteered his time and donated his stipend to the council for 2 years. Myra prepared charcuterie boards for a wine-tasting open meeting. They have hosted fundraiser meals and generated over $2,000 in donations.

July 2023

Frank Masi Family

The Frank Masi family has been a recent addition to the council, and they have demonstrated true catholic value in their continued support of the community through their volunteering.

June 2022

Hulsy Family

Supporting 40d for life novenas outside planned parenthood… The Fall campaign was Sept 22-Oct 31. The Spring Campaign. Was March 2-April 10. Putting in 36 hours at each of them Plus about 40 hours ff cycle at 2 hours a week in 2022. God Bless the activism paid off!

May 2022

Rosolowski Family

For continual support providing key reminder communications on activities. This month for leading a Major Charity Support activity to the South Bay Outreach House of Yahweh major Gala fundraiser.

April 2022

Pethick

For all their contributions of service jumping in as a family supporting several fundraising events! Thank you for your help!

March 2022

Shepherd

Special Kudos and thank yous to Master Chef and family SK Jim Shepherd for managing all aspects of the tremendously successful fish fries this year. Jim's son even helped serve at all the events. The upfront planning and cod buying was very time consuming and we appreciate the family time sacrificies!

February 2022

The Charan Family

Chris and Families support included the delicious potato sides preparation and delivery to the hall. A family affair. Planning for the St Patrick's party as the event lead! Keeping the evangelical spirit of St Patrick alive and well!

January 2022

Munday Family

Lots of family sacrifice and nice touch leadership with weekly Zoom meetings Organizing all things Superbowl Tri Tip - planning cooking and execution details. Helping promote the event at SJF and other parishes, publication of gonzo good flyer!

December 2021

Thomas Family

Thomas Family for the terrific efforts and togetherness time sacrifice all year making the Banquet Hall such a profitable venture

November 2021

Brouillard

Connie and John were Santa for needy local children by donating $500 of toys on the KofC's behalf to the St James Feed the Needy Ministry

October 2021

Lawson

The Lawson Family (Brandon and his wife) for organizing, leading and working extremely hard for the success of the Fried food booth at Saint James School harvest festival. Not only did Brandon coordinate the event he command one of the fryers all weekend, but his wife took over the other fryer for funnel cake during the critical Saturday night crowd.

September 2021

Schneider

Over and above Family help to the tremendous SJF fundraiser food preparations and help with the August pasta night.

August 2021

Wiessner

For Rob's significant contribution and expert cooking provided by Mayra executing a wonderful last minute 75 person meal for seminarians. Cheers Rob for your help!

July 2021

Nelson

For tireless work and support at the outgoing PGK and promoting the KofC as a family at parish and local events.

June 2021

Lawson

Helping the Council and St James parish

April 2021

Staal Family

Tireless CN work and other devoted attention to Knightly concerns

March 2021

Ulizio Family

For supporting House of Yahwdh drop off and gathering protein supplement for those in need. The family also supported prayers at the local Planned Parenthood

February 2021

Tabaldo

January 2021

Munday

Tri Tip Fundraising planning

December 2020

Rodriguez

For organizing the nativity setup at St James and wife Martha's continual support

November 2020

Brouwers

October 2020

Thomas

July 2020

Maloney

Overcoming Challenges and getting the Compass New out as a family effort

June 2020

Rodriquez

May 2020

Nelson

April 2020

Rosolowski

March 2020

Baptista

February 2020

Ulizio

January 2020

Baptista

December 2019

Straup

November 2019

McKinney

October 2019

Fallace

September 2019

Tabaldo

August 2019

Weissner

July 2019

Committee for the 100 year Anniversary

June 2019

Nassaney

April 2019

Sheppard

March 2019

Kraus

February 2019

Baptista

January 2019

Baptista

January 2019

Cavataio Family

December 2018

Rosolowski Family

October 2018

Kouroupis

September 2018

Barbarie

July 2018

Fernando Family

February 2018

Sable Family

February 2018

Sabol Family

January 2018

Stahl

May 2017

Rodriguez