COUNCIL RECOGNITION

KNIGHTS OF THE MONTH

February 2025

Rafael Mir

Rafael has been involved in many events, some even before he completed his Exemplification in January. In February he worked multiple positions during the Jambalaya Dinner helping to make it a successful event.

January 2025

Bob Hopkins

Bob Hopkins was recognized for his tireless work as Membership Director, his constant recruiting efforts and the organization of the Council’s Exemplification program.

December 2024

Tony Hingle

Tony Hingle received the December Knight of the Month for being instrumental in organizing the new youth group, Sentinels, and getting them approved.

November 2024

DGK Jay McCabe

For his exceptional work at Novemberfest running the Wing Booth.

October 2024

John Fitzhenry

John Fitzhenry works as the Financial Secretary and Faith Director which are each a full-time job in themselves. He recently swapped surgery dates so that a fellow Knight could get an urgently needed surgery. God Bless you John.

September 2024

Richard Spinelli

Richard Spinelli received the September Knight of the Month. Richard recently took on the Council’s Life Director position. He is a religious education teacher and an active member with the KAIROS Prison Ministry, participating most weekends at prison facilities in the area.

August 2024

Richard Anello

Richard Anello just became a Knight in March this year and has already taken on jobs reserved for more experienced Knights. He stepped up to fill in for our Membership Director while he is away. Richard helped run the last Exemplification and made it look easy. He directed the last Membership Invitation, coordinated an Acceptance Committee Interview and is in the process of preparing for our next Exemplification on October 26th. Congratulations Richard

July 2024

DGK Jay McCabe

Deputy Grand Knight Jay McCabe was selected as Knight of the Month for July. In addition to his role as Deputy Grand Knight he is the go-to guy for coordinating the setup of events such as the recent Officer Installation and Family Picnic. He also contributes to the development of event

June 2024

Marvin Hoffman

Marvin Hoffman receiving his June Knight of the Month award from GK Tim Ashcraft. Marvin actively supports the Food Pantry on Thursdays and the Food Truck Drives each month. His true passion though is supporting the Family Promise Ministry when they are at Nativity.

May 2024

Ray Nardi

Ray Nardi was selected Knight of the Month for May. He has been a constant participant at the monthly food truck collections and Miller Road cleanups.

April 2024

Matt Meyer

Matt Meyer was selected the Knight of the Month for April. He has worked multiple food truck collections, assisted at many functions and coordinated with the men’s club on special events.

March 2024

Bob Malloy

Bob Malloy received the Knight of the Month award for March. Since his transfer to Nativity, Bob has fully immersed himself in many Council activities. He consistently supports the monthly food truck collections and has served as a canopy carrier at several Eucharistic Processions.

February 2024

Arturo Esparza

Arturo Esparza was honored as Knight of the Month for February. He was recognized for his hours spent working the food truck and his support of the PB&J ministry.

November 2023

John Fitzhenry

September 2023

Tim Kasprzyk

Chosen as Knight of the Month for September for his dedication and direction of the successful 2023 8th Annual Charity Golf Tournament.

July 2023

Neil Waid

For an outstanding job in producing the Council Newsletter.

March 2020

Steve Mirabole

February 2020

Jonathan Lodrigues

December 2019

Richard Spinelli

September 2019

Tim Ashcraft

August 2019

David Kadiri

July 2019

Don Carpenter

May 2019

Ray Quiñones

March 2019

Rick Zemke

December 2018

John Houseman

September 2018

Danny Diaz

August 2018

Neil Waid

May 2018

Tom Babiarz

April 2018

Vinnie Urso

March 2018

Don Carpenter

March 2018

Danny Diaz

February 2018

Chris Gladu

January 2018

Stephen Curcio

December 2017

Tom Rusher

August 2017

Bob Dunn

July 2017

Neil Waid

May 2016

Vinnie Mallen

April 2016

Bob Dunn

March 2016

Richard Spinelli

January 2016

Tom Rusher

December 2015

Joseph Clemis

October 2015

Tim Kasprzyk

September 2015

Eduardo Crespo

SK Eduardo Crespo exemplified Patriotism and became a United States Citizen as well as our Knight of the Month. GK Herb Swoope, DGK Chris McManus and PFN Bill Queenan attended the citizenship ceremony in support of their Brother Knight!

August 2015

Mark Nobolsky

July 2015

Howard Baum

May 2014

Tom Babiarz

Tom Babiarz was instrumental with the success of the Tootsie Roll Drive. With his organization, leadership and recruiting, Tom helped raise over $1000 in the weekends first Tootsie Roll Drive. As a result of his hard work, the Council is well on its way to surpassing its goal of collecting over $2000 for the Lopez School for Exceptional Children. Thanks for all your hard work Tom!