Council #6269
Knights of Columbus St. Jude
Arlington, TX US
COUNCIL RECOGNITION
KNIGHTS OF THE MONTH
July 2023
June 2023
Chris Hoelscher
My Knight of the month for June is Chris Hoelscher. Chris has served as our Deputy Grand Knight this past year, our Culture of Life Director for the past 4 years, Chairman of the Easter Egg Hunt, and as a member of the St. Jude Association Board of Directors the past 2 years. Chris' hard work and dedication to the council have helped keep our council focused on promoting our faith through service to our community. Thank you to Chris for all that you do for our council.
April 2023
Bob Casagrande
My Knight of the month for April is Bob Casagrande. Bob is one of our newer members and has stepped in immediately to help at council events and lend his time and talent assisting the St. Jude Association Board of Directors with maintenance projects at the hall. Thank you to Bob for all that you do for our council.
March 2023
Ken Johnson
My Knight of the month for March is Ken Johnson. Ken serves as Trustee of our council as well as Hall Manager and a member of the St. Jude Board of Directors. He is a trustee for Bingo and represents the council and ensures that we have money for charity each month. Ken spends countless hours meeting with prospective customers getting the hall ready for events, and ensuring the hall is ready to go at all times taking care of maintenance needs. Thank you to Ken for all that you do for our council.
February 2023
Denis Bonifert
My Knight of the month for February is Denis Bonifert. Denis serves our council as a Trustee as well as a member of the St. Jude Association Board of Directors. Denis is one of the organizers of the New Year's Eve Party and he did an excellent job again this year. In addition, Denis helps with the monthly newsletter and takes on many maintenance tasks here at the hall to help keep it running. Thank you to Denis for all that you do for our council and order.
January 2023
Steve Webb
My Knight of the month for January is Steve Webb. Steve serves as our Chancellor, serves on the St. Jude Association Board of Directors, and coordinated the Christmas Party again this year. Steve can always be counted on to provide his support to the council and our events and his dedication is appreciated. Thank you to Steve for all that you do for our council and order.
December 2022
Bill Cotter
My Knight of the month for December is Bill Cotter. Bill serves as our Advocate and Bingo Chairman. As Bingo Chairman he ensures that the money we receive for charity is accounted for and spent in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations. These are the funds that we use to support our charity works and his diligence, expertise, and stewardship of these funds is critical to all that we do and what makes 6269 a great council. Bill has also served as our Financial Secretary and his years of service has left and big mark on 6269. Thank you to Bill for all that you do for our council and order.
November 2022
Todd Boyles
My Knight of the month for November is Todd Boyles. Todd has served the council in many roles over the years. He served as Deputy Grand Knight last year and this year serves as our Inside Guard. He is also our Chili Cookoff Chairman, is a supporter of St, Maria Goretti Catholic School, and serves at Mass. Thank you Todd for all that you do for our council and order.
October 2022
Michael Griffin
My Knight of the month for October is Michael Griffin. Michael is an active member of the council both helping at events and providing insights and ideas for how we can serve our community and those in need. In addition to serving the council, Michael also serves as the Faithful Scribe of 4th Degree Assembly 2112, Mary Queen of Peace. Thank you to Michael for all that you do for the council and the order.
September 2022
Matthew Webb
Knight of the Month for September- My Knight of the month is Matthew Webb. Matthew has stepped up to be our Recorder for this year, has been active at our events, and has been active promoting the council to others. Thank you for all that you do for the council.
August 2022
Chris Patterson
My Knight of the Month for August is Chris Patterson. Chris is a past Grand Knight, has served in other officer roles, coordinated our Easter Egg Hunt, and is currently our 1-year Trustee and Secretary of the St. Jude Association Board of Directors. Chris is always serving at council events and this past month represented us at the Religious Appreciation Dinner by serving beer and wine and helping to get everything asset up and then brought back to the Hall. Thank you to Chris for all that he does for our council.
July 2022
Larry Steele
My Knight of the month for July is Larry Steele. Larry has been extremely helpful setting up for events, He comes early to help set up tables and chairs, cut sausages, and do whatever is needed. His help is appreciated. Thank you to Larry for all that he does for our council.
June 2022
John Poskey
My Knight of the Month for June is John Poskey. John has served our council in many roles through the years, most recently as our Program Director. He has organized, set up beforehand, and cleaned up after many events. I appreciate the work he has done this past year and I want to thank him for all that he does for our council
May 2022
Victor Garza
My Knight of the Month for May is Victor Garza. Victor serves as our Financial Secretary which requires many extra hours of his time to ensure that reports are completed and submitted on time, monitoring our finances to ensure that we have enough money throughout the year, and collecting that money via our dues. Victor also served as a delegate to the State Convention this past weekend. He attends every event and represents our council everywhere he goes. Thank you to Victor for all that you do to serve our council.
April 2022
Darrel Derrickson
My Knight of the Month for April is Darrel Derrickson. Darrel has served our council as an officer, serves on the St. Jude Association Board of Directors, and is here helping with about every council event. Darrel also serves at Mass at St. Maria Goretti and volunteers with other community charity events. Thank you to Darrel for all that you do for the council.
March 2022
Denis Bonifert
My Knight of the month for March is Denis Bonifert. Denis has served our council in many roles over the years. He currently serves as a Trustee and our Lecturer. Additionally, Denis serves on the St. Jude Association Board of Directors, organizes the New Year's Party, maintains our council website, and helps with many tasks at the hall. Thank you to Denis for all that you do for the council.
February 2022
Ken Johnson
My Knight of the Month is Ken Johnson. Ken serves as our council warden and makes sure everything is set up and prepared for our meetings. He is also the trustee for Bingo and represents the council and ensures that we have money for charity each month. Most importantly, he serves as our Hall Manager and a member of the St. Jude Board of Directors. Ken spends countless hours meeting with prospective customers, getting the hall ready for events, and ensuring the hall is ready to go at all times taking care of maintenance needs. Thank you to Ken for all he does to help maintain the facility and make our council unique to all the others in the area.
January 2022
Steve Webb
My Knight of the Month for January is Steve Webb. Steve serves as our Recorder, serves on the St. Jude Association Board of Directors, and coordinated the Christmas Party again this year. Steve can always be counted on to provide his support to the council and our events and his dedication is appreciated. Thank you to Steve.
December 2021
Tom (TK) Kartheiser
My Knight of the Month for December is Tom Kartheiser. TK serves as our Treasurer and Bar Manager. As Treasurer he helps keep our finances in order and ensuring that we can continue to hold all the evens that we have throughout the year. As Bar Manager he spends countless hours at the hall serving during rentals, keeping the bar stocked, being here for deliveries, accounting for the revenue, and coming at odd times when problems arise. Thank you, TK, for your dedication and service to the council.
November 2021
Steve Evans
My Knight of the Month for November is Steve Evans. Steve serves our council as Inside Guard and as the Treasurer of the St. Jude Association. His role as Treasurer is vital to the operations of the hall and requires a great sacrifice of his time and talent to ensure that bills are paid on time, and we keep a close eye on our expenditures. His efforts are greatly appreciated. Thank you, Steve, for your hard work!
October 2021
John Poskey
My Knight of the Month for October is John Poskey. As our Program Director and Chairman of the Cowboys Raffle, John did a great job coordinating the Labor Day Picnic and Raffle again this year. John also coordinated our 3rd Thursday Happy Hour and 5th Thursday Potlucks in September. A lot of work goes into these events and the result is always a good time. Thank you to John for the hard work and dedication to the council.
September 2021
Stewart Wessel
My Knight of the Month for September is Stewart Wessel. Stewart has served our council in many roles including Grand Knight and currently Trustee. He is always willing to step in and help with a hand, or other support when needed. He is also usually one of our leading ticket sellers for the Cowboys Season Ticket Raffle. Thank you to Stewart for all that you do.
August 2021
Tim Beary
My Knight of the Month for August is Tim Beary. Tim has taken on the role of membership director this year and has already brought two new members to join our order and made a presentation to the St. Vincent DePaul Men's Club to get started developing new prospects. This is an important role as many awards are dependent on new members and it also helps to ensure the future of our council. Thank you, Tim for accepting this challenge.
July 2021
Tom Centarri
My Knight of the Month for July is Tom Centarri. Tom has been instrumental bringing new members to our council and helping us achieve Star Council and providing Insurance Services to our Members. Thank you, Tom, for your service to our council.
June 2021
Shad Dooley
My Knight of the Month June is Shad Dooley. Shad has served as Deputy Grand Knight for the past two years and has been an invaluable member of our council. Thanks, Shad, for all you do for our Council and our Order.
May 2021
Chris Smith
My Knight of the Month for May is Chris Smith. Chris has been a member of our council for several years and was a huge help this weekend at the Carnivore Cook-Off. Thanks, Chris, for all you do for our Council and our Order.
April 2021
Steve Evans
My Knight of the Month for April is Steve Evans. Steve is a vital member of our council always available when we need him. He currently serves on the Board, and as the Treasurer of the St. Jude Association. Thank you, Steve, for all you do for our Council and our Order.
March 2021
Diego Pena
My Knight of the Month for March is SK Diego Pena. Diego currently serves at the State Council Level as the State Treasurer and this month was re-nominated for another term. It is an honor for our council to be the home council of one of our distinguished state officers. Thank you, Diego, for all you do for Council and our Order.
February 2021
Ken Johnson
My Knight of the Month for February is SK Ken Johnson. Ken is a very important part of our council considering all the roles he plays. From serving as a Trustee, to Vice-President of the Home Association, to Hall Manager. As a Grand Knight, I don’t know what I would do without Ken always being there to take care of all these details. Thank you, Ken, for all you do for our Council and our Order.
January 2021
Shad Dooley
My Knight of the Month for January is SK Shad Dooley. Shad currently serves as my Deputy Grand Knight and is very active in council events. Thank you, Shad, for all you do for our Council and our Order.
December 2020
Jim Gentile
My Knight of the Month for December is SK Jim Gentile. Jim is a long-time member of our council and is very active in council events. Thank you, Jim, for all you do for our Council and our Order.
November 2020
Pat Poskey
My Knight of the Month for November is SK Pat Poskey. Pat currently serves as Council Director as well as Good of the Order. Pat serves our council in countless ways. Thank you, Pat, for all you do for our Council and our Order.
October 2020
Chris Hoelscher
My Knight of the Month for October is Chris Hoelscher. Chris currently serves as our Right to Life Director and has done an outstanding job in promoting the Pro-Life movement in our council. Thank you, Chris, for all you do for our council and
the order.
September 2020
Victor Garza
My Knight of the Month for September is SK Victor Garza. Victor currently serves as our Financial Secretary and has been very active in helping contact all our new members. Thanks, Victor, for all you do for our council, association, and the Order.
August 2020
Pat Poskey
My Knight of the Month is Pat Poskey. Pat currently serves as the Council Director and recently took on the Good of the Order. Pat is also our most active member in keeping up our grounds at the Hall. Thanks, Pat, for all you do for our council, association, and the Order.
July 2020
Mike Erwin
My Knight of the Month is Mike Erwin. Mike currently serves faithfully as our Advocate and Church Director, as well as serving the St. Jude Association as Secretary. Thank you, Mike, for all you do for our Council and our Order.
June 2020
Shad Dooley
My Knight of the Month is Shad Dooley. To say Shad is my “right-hand man” is an understatement for all that he provides to me and this Council. Thank you, Shad, for all you do for our Council and our Order.
May 2020
Victor Garza
My Knight of the Month for May is SK Victor Garza. Victor currently serves as our Financial Secretary and does an amazing job with all that position entails. Thank you, Victor, for all you do for our Council and our Order.
April 2020
Pat Poskey
My Knight of the month for April 2020 is Pat Poskey. Thank you Pat for your many contributions to our council.
March 2020
Ken Johnson
My Knight of the month for March 2020 is Ken Johnson. Ken serves our Council in many different capacities. Along with serving as our Hall Manager and caretaker of the building he also serves as Trustee and Community Director. Ken did a great job once again this year with the Super Bowl party and raffle. Thanks, Ken, for all you do for our Council.
February 2020
Steve Evans
My Knight of the Month for February is Steve Evans. Steve is a longtime member of council 6269, has served several officer positions in the past, and currently serves our Home Association as Treasurer. Thanks, Steve for all you do for our council.
January 2020
Steve Webb
My Knight of the Month for January is Steve Webb. Steve currently serves as our Chancellor and did a wonderful job hosting this year’s Christmas Party. In addition, Steve serves as our membership chairman and has been very active this year in bringing in new members. Big thanks to Steve for all you do for our council.
December 2019
Father Stephen Hauck
My December Knight of the Month is our Chaplain, Fr. Stephen Hauck. Fr. Hauck took the time to travel over 100 miles round trip on a Thursday night to come and celebrate our Memorial Mass this month. Big thanks to Fr. Stephen for all you do for our council.
November 2019
Mike Valdez
My Knight of the Month is Mike Valdez. Mike serves as our Kitchen Manager and is currently working on a fund raiser selling enchiladas. Great job, Mike and thanks for all you do for our council.
October 2019
John Poskey
My October Knight of the Month is John Poskey. John serves as our Recorder and Program Director as well as chair of the Cowboys Raffle Committee. Thanks John for all you do for our council.
September 2019
Chris Hoelscher
Chris was the obvious choice this month due to all the work he put in on our Ultrasound Casino. Chris, for all you give to our council.
August 2019
Steve Webb
My Knight of the Month is Steve Webb. Steve currently serves as our Chancellor and Membership Director. Steve did a great job, once again this month, at the July Fourth picnic running the washers tournament. Great work, Steve, and thanks for your passion and dedication to our council.
June 2019
Patric Powell and David Lara
My June Knights of the month are Patric Powell and David Lara. They went above and beyond with the Carnivore Cookoff. Great job with sponsorships and getting a full slate of entrants. They help make our world a better place. As you all know the proceeds from this event go to Catholic Charities of Fort Worth. Thank you both.
May 2019
Chris Patterson
My May Knight of the Month is Chris Patterson. Not only is he the best Deputy Grand Knight our council has ever had, he runs a tight ship as the Easter Egg Hunt Chair. Chris also has helped the St Jude Association in his role of Treasurer for the past two years. My sincere thanks go to you Chris for all that you do for our council.
April 2019
Tom (TK) Kartheiser
My April Knight of the month is Tom Kartheiser. Tom is very active and helps in many ways. In addition to being our Treasurer, he manages the bar for all of our rentals and council events. Thank you Tom.
March 2019
Shad Dooley
My March Knight of the month is Shad Dooley. Shad serves our council in many capacities and is a huge help at EVERY event. In addition to being our program director he was instrumental in getting the new access control system and security initiative completed. Thank you Shad.
February 2019
Todd Boyles
Todd Boyles is my Knight of the month. Todd has run the Chili Cook-off since it
began seven years ago and makes every year more successful than the last. Thank you Todd.
January 2019
Bill Cotter and Victor Garza
Bill Cotter and Victor Garza are my Knights of the month. Bill is stepping down as our council’s Financial Secretary. We have been blessed to have had him as our Financial Secretary for well over a decade. My sincere thanks Bill. You have made my job easier and you have been a pleasure to work with for the past year and a half. Victor has agreed to step up to become our new Financial Secretary. I am sure you will do a great job and have tremendous success in that role. Thank you both.
December 2018
Denis Bonifert
My Knight of the month is Denis Bonifert. Denis is always willing to help and does a lot of work behind the scenes. He does a great job with the New Year’s Eve Party and his efforts help make our council a success. Thank you Denis.
November 2018
Webb Steve
Steve serves as a trustee for our council and also serves on many committees for the St.
Jude Association. He is always working behind the scenes to make our council great.
October 2018
Chris Hoelscher
My Knight of the month is Chris Hoelscher. Chris is currently serving as our Pro-Life Chairman and is always there to step up and help at events. Thank you Chris. I appreciate all you do for the council.
September 2018
John Poskey
In addition to being our Recorder, John has stepped up and will be our Membership
Director for this year. John also plays a key part in the success of the Cowboy raffle fund raiser. Thank you John.
August 2018
Darrell Derrickson
He has been helping out behind the scenes for several months and has volunteered to be out Vocations Director for this year. Whenever a hand is needed – cooking hot dogs, turkeys, or pancakes, Darrell is always willing to help. Thank you Darrell!
July 2018
Shad Dooley
My Knight of the month for July is Shad Dooley. Shad is always there to help. As the program director he motivates the Council to make sure the events run smoothly. He makes my job as Grand Knight easier. Thank you Shad.
June 2018
Patric Powell and David Lara
My Knights of the month for June are Patric Powell and David Lara. They went above and beyond with the Carnivore Cookoff and did a great job with sponsorships and getting a full slate of entrants. They help make our world a better place. As you all know, the proceeds from this event go to Catholic Charities of Fort Worth. Thank you both.
May 2018
Mike Irwin
My Knight of the Month for May is Mike Irwin. Mike has stepped up to be our Advocate and leads us in the Rosary before each monthly council meeting. Please join us. Mike also lends a helping hand at our picnics and other council functions. Thanks Mike for all that you do for our council. Thank you all for everything you do to help keep our council great.
March 2017
Danny Lara
My Knight of the month Is PGK Danny Lara. Danny of course served three terms as our Worthy Grand Knight but then he was elected as a Trustee and now he continues to serve our great council. He is also a member of The St. Jude Assoc Board of Directors, where his input is always greatly appreciated. His selfless service is an example we can all look up to. Thanks Danny.
February 2017
Jared Lopez
My Knight of the month is Jared Lopez, Jared transferred to our council a while back and has really jumped in head first. Since he has been helping run the membership director activities, he has shown up at the degrees to help welcome any new members. And encouraging anyone who was voted in to attend a degree. Very important work. Thanks Jared.
December 2016
Michael Erwin
My Knight of the month is Michael Erwin. Michael is an active member in our council and also active in the St. Vincent DePaul Men’s group. He is always ready to lend a hand and never lets us down. Thanks Michael.
November 2016
Steve Webb
Steve serves as a trustee for our council and also serves on many committees for the St. Jude Association. He is always working behind the scenes to make our council great. Thanks Steve.
October 2016
John Poskey
My Knight of the month is John Poskey. John is currently serving as our Recorder. He is always willing to help out around the hall and with anything that is Knights of Columbus related. John is an asset to our council and I am grateful for his work. Thanks John
September 2016
Jim St. John
My Knight of the month has recently transferred into our council, but has been a Knight for some time, Jim St. John. Jim has thrown himself right in and has already made an impact on bettering our council and our facility. His willingness to volunteer his time and talents is the exact attitude that this council should strive to achieve. Thanks Jim.
August 2016
Dick Anish
Our Knight of the month is Dick Anish. Dick has been a member of our council for years, and always is willing to lend a hand. Recently, Dick assisted the St. Jude Board with a negotiation for insurance that was greatly appreciated. His input is always respectful and appreciated. thanks Dick.
July 2016
Dick Anish
My Knight of the month is Dick Anish. Dick works tirelessly behind the scenes for our council
and our association. He is a long time member of our council and is a wonderful example of
what a Knight should be. He is always looking for ways to improve our already great council.
Thank you Dick.
June 2016
Mike Valdez
My Knight of the month is Mike Valdez. Mike puts in many hours serving at the hall. Mike is always helping out in the kitchen and always has a smile on his face. The love of Christ shines through his big heart and his good works.
Thanks Mike
April 2016
KC Bindel
My Knight of the month is KC Bindel. KC serves as Recorder for our Council and as Secretary for our Association. KC can be seen working at almost any event our council has. Our Association recently switched insurance and KC’s knowledge in the field allowed us to make a smooth transition. Thanks KC.
March 2016
Stewart Wessel
My Knight of the month is Stewart Wessel. I actually chose Stewart’s family for family of the month last month and he continues to shine for our council. He has offered his time and talents in many ways with both the council and the association. As Grand Knight I have come to trust and count on him. He is a great member and I am grateful for his service to us. Thank you Stewart
February 2016
Todd Boyles
My Knight of the month is Todd Boyles. Todd is a trustee for our council and has served in many different roles in the past. Todd set up and ran our annual chili cook off. This was our most successful year yet with more than 30 teams. Good job and thanks Todd.
January 2016
Ken Johnson
My Knight of the month is Ken Johnson. Ken is our District Deputy (DD), Facilities Manager, Bingo Chairman, and Vice President of the St. Jude Association. Ken is so active in our council, he basically lives at the hall. Since being elected Grand Knight, I have seen first hand the amount of behind the scenes work that must be done to keep this council and association running, and I can say without a doubt we could not do it without Ken Johnson’s help. Thanks Ken.
December 2015
John Poskey
My Knight of the month is John Poskey. John is our Church Director and
arranged our annual memorial Mass at the hall. He also runs our Cowboy’s ticket
raffle for our Monday Night Football attendees. John is always willing to help
around the hall and demonstrates a true spirit of giving. Thank you John.
November 2015
Jerry Hauck
My Knight of the month is Jerry Hauck. Jerry currently serves as Advocate for our council and is also on the Audit Committee for the St. Jude Association board. A knowledgeable Advocate is required to run a successful council and Jerry does a great job. He is our council’s Right to Life Chairman and is an all around good guy. Thank you Jerry.
October 2015
Bill Cotter
My Knight of the month is Bill Cotter. Bill currently serves as Financial Secretary for our council and has served on the St. Jude Association board. Financial Secretary is without a doubt the most over-worked and under-appreciated job in our council and Bill makes it look easy. Any council needs a great FS and we have one in Bill . Thank you Bill.
September 2015
Tom(TK) Kartheiser
My Knight of the month is Tom (TK) Kartheiser. TK currently serves as treasurer for our council and is the bar manager for the hall. He also serves on the St. Jude Association board. TK is always helping out at the hall. He exemplifies what a Knight should be. Thank you TK.
August 2015
Dave Coleman
My knight of the month is Dave Coleman. Dave is currently serving on the board of director for the St. Jude Association and you will always find him lending a hand to help in any job necessary. He truly has the heart of a servant. Thank you Dave.
May 2015
Patterson Chris
My Knight of the month is Chris Patterson. He organized the Poker tournament last month, but that is just
one of the many things he does. He is our current Chancellor and pitches in at just about every event we have. Our council is really lucky to have a guy like Chris that sees the capabilities of our council and is willing to spend the time to help make it what it can be. Thank you Chris!
April 2015
Tom Wallace
Tom was just initiated last week and I am making him my April Knight of the month. First, I want to give a big welcome to Tom. He's been wanting to join for quite some time now, but conflicts were making it difficult. Tom has been very active member of the St. Vincent De Paul Men's Club and is a very talented electrician. Even before joining, Tom helped get all the lights in our parking lot working and he redid the lighting in our main hall and kitchen. I would of made him knight of the month then, but I had to wait until he joined, so I did. Thanks for all you do Tom!! We are blessed to have you.
February 2012
Joe Depucci
Joe has been a member for one month! Joe cooked for everyone at the Super Bowl Party and then cooked again at the TX Hold 'Em Charity Tournament.
January 2012
Dick Dolejsi
Dick Dolejsi has been a Knight since 2001. Dick has answered a call to fill the Hall's new tool box and now 6269 has a tool box that can handle minor repairs.
FAMILIES OF THE MONTH
July 2023
June 2023
Mike Webb Family
My family of the month for June is the Mike Webb Family. Mike, Debbie, and Matthew serve our council through their continued participation and support of our events. They are often among the first to arrive and last to leave, helping to get things set up and then put back up after each event. They serve as a wonderful example of how the families of 6269 are and strive to be. Thank you to the Webb Family for all that you do for our council.
April 2023
Chris Hoelscher Family
My family of the month for April is the Chris Hoelscher Family. The Hoelschers have coordinated our Easter Egg for the last few years and initiated and coordinated the Boxes of Love at Christmas time. Their continued support of our activities has been invaluable and increased the positive impact our council makes in the community. Thank you to the Hoelscher Family for all that you do for our council.
March 2023
Victor Garza Family
My family of the month for March is the Victor Garza Family. Victor serves as our Financial Secretary and as the Financial Secretary Trainer for the Chapter. Elvira supports us at many events as well as sacrificing family time allowing Victor to serve the Knights in these roles. Thank you to the Garza Family for all that you do for our council.
February 2023
Todd Boyle family
My Family of the Month for February is the Todd Boyle family. Todd, Annette, and Maria do a great job organizing and running the Never on New Year's Chili Cook-Off and this year was no exception. They made sure everything ran smoothly and coordinated a great event for the contestants and judges. They are also active members of St. Maria Goretti in the Liturgical and the Guardian ministries. Thank you to the Boyles Family for all that you all do for our counci
January 2023
Chris Patterson Family
My Family of the Month for January is the Chris Patterson Family. Chris is a Past Grand Knight and currently serves as Trustee and a St. Jude Association board member. He has served the council in many roles and continues to support all our activities. Melanie is active with the Ladies Group and coordinates the annual Super Bowl drive for school and essential items needed by the students at Arlington High School. Thank you to the Patterson Family for all that you all do for our council.
December 2022
Webb Family
My Family of the Month for December is the Webb Family. The Webb's have served our council in many roles through the years. From Past Grand Knight Marshall Webb to current officers Steve and Matthew. Mike and Debra have always made council activities a part of their family and supported us throughout the years. And Mary has supported our events as a member of the Ladies Group and provided us with her guidance and input when we needed. Thank you for all that you all do for our council.
November 2022
Pat Poskey Family
My Family of the Month for November is the Pat Poskey Family. Pat and Ruth have served the council in many ways over the years. This past month they stepped in to prepare and serve the food for Monday Night Football on Halloween, and filled in to get things set up for Program Director when he was not able to attend at the last minute. Thank you to the Poskey Family for all that you do for our council.
October 2022
Jimmy Velazquez family
My Family of the Month for October is the Jimmy Velazquez family. Jimmy is a long time member of the council and has always supported our activities, giving of his time and talents. His wife Natalie also supports our events, helping with any tasks that are needed. They encourage their family to be involved by bringing them to our events to share in the family atmosphere that we work to achieve. They serve as role models and examples of what we strive to be as Catholic families. Thank you to the Velazquez Family for all that you do for our council.
September 2022
Tony Licater family
Family of the Month for September- My Family of the Month is the Tony Licater family. Tony currently serves as our Outside Guard and has served the council in many roles in the past. He and Michelle are active with our Christmas party and Easter Egg Hunt and make sure that the kids always have a great time. Their support through the years is greatly appreciated.
Thank you to the Licater Family for all that you do for our council.
August 2022
Nate Berecin family
My Family of the month for August is the Nate Berecin family. Nate Shows up early to help set up our events every chance he gets despite his demanding work schedule. He has made the council a part of his family and ensures that Helen and their two sons are both involved as well. Helen always makes sure they show up early to help as well, even when Nate is not available. She will often take on tasks cleaning up after events without asking and many times they are finished before anyone else gets started. They are wonderful representatives of our council and faith. Thank you to the Berecin Family for all they do for our council.
July 2022
Joe Carmona family
My Family of the Month for July is the Joe Carmona family. Joe, Debi, Aaron, and Caine regularly support the council, attending events and donating their time and talents to prepare meals for our biggest events. Joe has served the council in many roles and the family has always supported him in those roles. Thank you to the Carmona Family for all that you do for our council.
June 2022
Diego Pena family
My Family of the month for June is the Diego Pena family. Diego has served the Knights of Columbus in many roles and has been an invaluable asset to our council as a member of the St. Jude Association Board of Directors. Pia has supported our council events with her participation and help when needed. They serve as a wonderful example of what a Knights of Columbus Family should be and Pia always brings a smile wherever she goes. I want to thank the Pena family for all they do for our council.
May 2022
Chris Hoelscher family
My Family of the month for May is the Chris Hoelscher family. Chris and Aimee have taken on many events for our council over the years including the Casino Night fund raiser for the ultrasound machine and our annual Easter Egg Hunts and Boxes of Joy at Christmas. Chris also serves as our Pro-Life Chairman and Aimee is always helping to put these events together and making sure that everything runs smoothly. Thank you to Chris and Aimee for all that you do for the council.
April 2022
Greg Little family
My Family of the month for April is the Greg Little family. Greg has served the council in many roles including Grand Knight and is a member of the St. Jude Association Board of Directors. Debi serves in the Ladies Group helping to coordinate many activities and helping the council prepare the hall and make it look great for our events. She also helps us to stay connected with the widows of our deceased brothers and make sure they remain a part of the council. Thank you to Greg and Debi for all that you do for the council.
March 2022
Gerald Brown Family
My Family of the month for March is the Gerald Brown Family. Gerald serves as the council as Good of the Order Chairman and make sure that the council supports the families of our departed brothers. Cloe served for several years as part of the garden committee helping to keep the entrance to the hall looking great, serves in the Ladies Group, and has supported many council activities. Thank you to Gerald and Cloe for all that you do for the council.
February 2022
Todd Boyles family
My Family of the month is the Todd Boyles family. Once again Todd, Annette, and Maria put on the Never on New Years Chili Cook Off, made sure everything ran smoothly, and was a great event for the contestants and judges. Additionally, they are also active in Liturgical and the Guardian ministries during Sunday masses. Thank you for all you do to support our council and church.
January 2022
Jim Gentile Family
My Family of the month for January is the Jim Gentile Family. Jim and Denise are supporters of many council events. They can always be counted on to provide their support, insight, and an example of how to live our four principles of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism. Thank you to Jim and Denise for all that you do for our council.
December 2021
Pat Poskey Family
My Family of the month for December is the Pat Poskey Family. This is a rarity, a 2-time winner is one year. Well, this is well deserved, and it goes to the entire family, Pat, Ruth, John, Nancy, Monica, and Julie. Pat and Ruth coordinated, the 50th Birthday. They tracked down fallen away members, planned the party, arranged the catering, and all details that needed to be taken care of. John helped with the setup, Nancy created the slide show from the pictures in all the scrapbooks from the past, and Monica and Julie helped with check-ins. Thank you to the Poskey Family for your hard work!
November 2021
Chris Hoelscher Family
My Family of the month November is the Chris Hoelscher Family. Chris and Aimee coordinated the Boxes of Joy collection for Christmas and our first Columbus Day event with a presentation on the story of Christopher Columbus. They also coordinated our annual Easter Egg Hunt and participate in many of our events. Thank you to the Hoelscher Family for their effort and time that they give for our council.
October 2021
Joe Carmona Family
My Family of the month for October is the Joe Carmona Family. Joe and his son Aaron stayed overnight smoking the brisket for the Labor Day Picnic. As usual it turned out fantastic and their time and work is greatly appreciated. Joe's wife Debra and son Caine are also often at the Hall helping to serve, and also participating in our events. Thank you to the Carmona Family for all that you do for the council.
September 2021
Mike Webb Family
My Family of the month for September is the Mike Webb Family. Mike is a longtime member of the council and, along with his wife Debbie and sons Chandler and Matthew, participates in many of our activities. Mike and Debbie's son, Chandler, shipped off to Boot Camp this month and we are grateful to him for serving our country. Matthew is a student at UTA and has been becoming more involved with our council activities. Thank you to the Webbs.
August 2021
Pat Poskey Family
My Family of the month for August is the Pat Poskey Family. Pat served as our council director the past two years. Pat and Ruth continue to contribute their time to many activities for the council and association. Ruth continues to help John Poskey set up our council events and ensure we have everything needed. Pat and Ruth are both serving on the 50th Birthday Party Committee. Their continued service to our council is greatly appreciated.
July 2021
Chris Patterson Family
My Family of the month for July is the Chris Patterson Family. Thank you Chris for serving the past 2 years as our Grand Knight and leading us to 2 Star Council Awards during the difficult time created by the pandemic. Also, a big thank you to Melanie, Lynden, Tabitha, and Evie for all the events that they have helped set up, clean up, participate in, and for letting let their Husband/Dad come early to and stay late. I greatly appreciate the sacrifice of their time.
June 2021
Pat and Ruth Poskey Family
My Family of the Month for June is the Pat and Ruth Poskey Family. Pat and Ruth put in a lot of work getting all our food ready for the picnic this past weekend, and Pat currently serves as our Council Director and is a Past Grand Knight. Thank you Pat and Ruth for all you do for our Council.
May 2021
David and Mike Lara
My Family of the Month for May are the Lara Brothers. David and Mike. They have put so much work into the Carnivore Cook-Off over the years and are the biggest part of its success. Thank you, David and Mike, for all you do for our Council
April 2021
Chris Hoelscher Family
My Family of the Month for April is the Chris Hoelscher Family. Chris and his wife Amiee are very active, dedicated members of our council. This year Chris officially became the new Chair of the Easter Egg Hunt, which I know is a big job and we can’t thank him and Aimee enough. Thank you, Hoelschers, for all you do for our Council.
March 2021
Pat and John Poskey Family
My Family of the Month for March is the Pat and John Poskey Family. Pat and John are very active, dedicated members of our council and always there when we need them. Thank you, Pat and John, for all you do for our Council.
February 2021
Steve Evans Family
My Family of the Month for February is the Steve Evans Family. Steve and his wife Letty are very active, dedicated members of our council and always there when we need them. Thank you, Steve and Letty, for all you do for our Council.
January 2021
Jim Gentile Family
My Family of the Month for January is the Jim Gentile Family. Jim and his wife Denise are very active, dedicated members of our council. Thank you, Jim and Denise, for all you do for our Council.
December 2020
Gus Moreno Family
My Family of the Month for December is the Gus Moreno Family. Gus and his wife Judy are very active, dedicated members of our council. Thank you, Gus and Judy, for all you do for our Council.
November 2020
Chris Hoelscher Family
My Family of the Month for November is the Chris Hoelscher Family. Chris has served as our Right to Life Director for the past several years, and he and his wife Amy are very involved in our council and our community. Currently, they are heading up our Christmas box fund raiser. Thank you, Chris and Amy, for all you do for our Council.
October 2020
Jared Lopez Family
My Family of the Month for October is the Jared Lopez Family. Jared and his wife Wendy are very active members of our council. Jared currently serves as our Recorder and has been very active around the hall and with council events. Thanks, Lopez Family, for all you do.
September 2020
Steve Webb Family
My Family of the Month for September is the Steve Webb Family. Steve currently serves as our Chancellor and Membership Director. Thank you Webb's for all you do for our council and the Order.
August 2020
Stewart Wessel Family
My Family of the Month is the Stewart Wessel Family. Thank you Wessels for all you do for our council and the Order.
July 2020
Tom Centarri Family
My Family of the Month is the Tom Centarri Family. Tom has served as our Field Agent for the past several years and he and his wife Carrie are very involved in our council and our community. Thank you, Tom and Carrie, for all you do for our Council.
June 2020
Tom Kartheiser Family
My Family of the Month is the Tom and Kathy Kartheiser Family. TK has served as our treasurer and bar manager for several years now and has done a fantastic job. Kathy is an active member of our ladies group. Thank you Tom and Kathy for all you do for our Council.
May 2020
Greg Little Family
My Family of the Month for May is the Greg Little Family. Greg is a Past Grand Knight and his wife, Debi, has been an integral part of our Lady Knights Group for several years. Thank you, Little Family for all you do for our Council.
April 2020
Darin Cyphers Family
My Family of the Month for April 2020 is the Darin Cyphers Family. Thank you Darin & Monica for all your help and kindness.
March 2020
Joe Carmona Family
The Family of the Month for March 2020 is the Joe Carmona Family. Joe and his wife did a wonderful job preparing the food for our annual Super Bowl Party. Thank you, Carmona Family.
February 2020
Todd Boyles Family
My Family of the Month for February is the Todd Boyles Family. Todd and his wife Annette worked so hard to make this year’s chili cook off such a success. Thanks Boyles Family for all your hard work for our council.
January 2020
Tony Licater Family
My Family of the Month for January is the Tony and Michelle Licater Family, Tony is a long time, active member of our council. He and Michelle did a wonderful job once again this year serving as Santa and his chief elf for our Christmas Party. Thank you, Licater Family, for all that you do.
December 2019
Denis Bonifert Family
My December Family of the Month is the Denis and Judy Bonifert Family, Denis is a longtime member of our council and currently serves as our outside guard. Thank you, Bonifert Family, for all that you do.
November 2019
Pat & Ruth Poskey Family
My Family of the Month is the Pat & Ruth Poskey Family, Pat is longtime member of council 6269 and a Past Grand Knight. He and his wife, Ruth, are devoted and dedicated members of our council and our community. Pat & Ruth recently hosted a shuffleboard tournament here at the hall. Thank you, Poskey Family, for all that you do.
October 2019
Jared Lopez Family
My October Family of the Month is the Jared Lopez Family, Jared and his wife Wendy are very active members in our council. Jared currently serves as our Warden and Family Director, and his daughter Julia helped us out with the Cowboy Raffle Drawing. Thank you Lopez Family for all that you do.
September 2019
Chris Hoelscher Family
I know we normally don’t double dip the Knight of the Month and Family of the Month, but this time it just seemed fitting. When you consider ALL the work that Chris and his wife Aimee put in on this event and include his daughter Claire helping with the prize table at the event, you see why they were chosen. Thanks, Hoelscher Family, for all you do for our council.
August 2019
Darin Cyphers Family
My family of the month is the Darin Cyphers Family. Darin and his wife and kids did a wonderful job and put in a lot of work with the. youth activities at the picnic. Thanks for all you do for our council.
December 2016
The Jim Gentile Family
My Family of the month is the Jim Gentile family. Jim and his wife Denise are wonderful examples for Catholic family values. They are both active at our hall and everyone enjoys spending time with both of them. Thank you Gentile family.
November 2016
The Jerry Hauck Family
My family of the month is the Jerry Hauck family. Jerry and his wife Vicki are staunch supporters of the pro-life movement. Jerry is our council’s advocate and our pro-life chairman. They are two of the kindest, most loving people you will ever meet. Thank you.
October 2016
The Charles Anderle Family
My Family of the month is the Charles Anderle family. Charles and his wife Edna are long time fixtures at the hall and they are both active in moving our council forward. Recently, they arranged for a representative of Shield a Badge to speak with the women’s auxiliary about the power of prayer and adopting an officer and praying for him daily. Thank you for demonstrating the love of Jesus in your actions.
September 2016
The Mike McCoy Family
My Family of the month is the Mike McCoy Family. Mike and his wife Martha are very active and generous with their time at the hall. They are two of the most friendly people you will ever meet. They are always smiling and upbeat. Thank you for demonstrating your Catholic faith through your actions toward others.
August 2016
The Patrick Butson Family
Our Family of the month is the Patrick Butson family. Patrick is a new member to our council and has already jumped right in to help with many tasks around the hall. Patrick and his wife Julie also volunteered at Fellowship Sunday at St. Vincent de Paul helping pass out donuts and cookies to parishioners. Thank you Butson family.
July 2016
The Tom Kartheiser
My Family of the month is the Tom Kartheiser family. Tom(TK) and his wife Kathy are always helping out around the hall. If they aren’t helping set up for an event, the helping during the event. Many times both. Thank you both for all your hard work.
June 2016
The Brown and Theriot Families
This month we have two families of the month. The Gerald Brown family and the James Theriot family. Gerald, his wife, Clo, along with James and his wife, Rosalie, took it upon themselves to redo the front flower beds at the hall. They did a wonderful job and the flowers look great. Thank you to the Brown and Theriot families.
April 2016
The Chris Hoelscher Family
My family of the month is the Chris Hoelscher family. Chris, his wife Aimee and their two kids are active in our council and always a pleasure to spend time with. They are a great example of a good Catholic family and we are lucky to have them at our council. Thank you Hoelscher family.
March 2016
The Steve Evans Family
My family of the month is the Steve Evans family. Steve serves as our outside guard and is always supporting our council. He and his wife Letty are active promoting our hall at every opportunity and can be seen at most all of our events and their daughter Sabrina is a senior at Nolan Catholic High. Thanks Evans family.
February 2016
The Stewart Wessel Family
My family of the month is the Stewart Wessel family. Stewart is our current Deputy Grand Knight and serves on the St. Jude Board of directors. He runs happy hour social every third Thursday at the hall. Stewart is on the Audit committee and is currently taking on the challenge of updating our accounting software and getting it set up for us. His wife Michelle and daughters Delaney and Ashlyn are always a welcome sight at hall events. Stewart spends a great deal of time working on hall functions and it is appreciated. Thank you, Wessel family.
January 2016
The Joe Carmona Family
My family of the month is the Joe Carmona family. Joe has served on the St. Jude Board of directors and is the current Warden for our council. Joe, his wife Debbie, and son Cain are very active at the hall and hall events. Joe supports our council without hesitation. Thank you Carmona family.
December 2015
The Steve Webb Family
My family of the month is the Steve Webb family. Steve serves on the St. Jude
Board of directors. He is also trustee for our council. Steve has been in charge of
many activities at the hall. His mother Mary is active in the women’s group and
has been instrumental in party planning for events at the hall.
Thank you Webb family.
November 2015
The Chris Patterson Family
My family of the month is the Chris Patterson family. Chris is our current Chancellor and serves on the St. Jude Board of directors. He is also chairman of the audit committee. His wife Melanie is active in the women’s group here and their three daughters Linden, Tabi and Evie are students at St. Maria Goretti Catholic school. Thank you Patterson family.
October 2015
The Tony Licater Family
My family of the month is the Tony Licater family. Tony is an active member of our council. His wife, Michelle is active in the women’s group here at the hall. They also recently donated our brand new popcorn machine that is helping to feed all of our Monday Night Football Crew. Thank you Licater family for all your work.
September 2015
Denis Bonifert Family
My family of the month is the Denis Bonifert family. Denis has been an active member of our council for many years. He is currently serving as Lecturer for our council and as Treasurer for the association. His wife Judy is active in the newly revived women’s group here at the hall. Thank you Bonifert family for all you do.
August 2015
The Todd Boyles Family
My family of the month is the Todd Boyles family. Todd has been a member of our council for many years, and served in many different positions. His wife Annette is also active helping out any way she can. Todd’s children Maria, Monica and Michael can be seen at many events and are great examples to others. A true family effort. Thank you Boyles family.
May 2015
The Greg Little Family
My family of the month is the Greg Little family. Greg, Debi and their kids, Alex, Zachary and Jessica have been such a big part of our council for a number of years now. Greg is our current Deputy Grand Knight and was Chancellor before that. He is a
member of our St. Jude board and has recently taken on the project of redesigning our website and setting up a system that will allow us to communicate with our members with email alerts. This has been an area that we have needed improvement in for years and I am so grateful to Greg for making this a priority. Greg has donated so much time and energy to our council and it's a beautiful thing to see the support of Debi and his kids in all he does. Thank you to the whole Little family, you are huge within our council (pun intended).
April 2015
David Lara Family
My April family of the month is the David Lara family. This amazing family has shown me and my kids so much hospitality since we moved in with them on March 10. There were no questions asked or hesitation when they found out we needed an interim solution while my house got finished. He also has been planning the BBQ cookout and checking out PA systems for our hall. Dave, Jennifer, Isabel, Noah and Eli have been gracious hosts and we are so blessed to have a family like this in our council!!
February 2012
Danny Lara
Danny has been a Knight since 1987. He is currently Chancellor and sits on the St. Jude Association as a Board Member. Danny put together the TX Hold 'Em for Charity Tournament for me. He lined up the players (50 of them), figured out the food, got the officials to run the game and brought his family down to play. 6269 raised $2000 for Holy Rosary Catholic School.
January 2012
Bill Cotter
Bill has been a Knight since 1983. He is currently 6269's Financial Secretary. Bill has put in a lot of time maintaining the books for Bingo with a budget of almost a quarter million dollars. When Bill is out of town, his daughter, Terri, steps in and help. Bill keeps an office at home just for KofC stuff. The amount of hours he works for 6269 is impressive.