The Handout

 Grand Knight's Message

Dear Brother Knights:

 I trust everyone had a wonderful Easter. The weather was beautiful, and the Dzombarís enjoyed all of it. It was definitely a time for reflection and rejuvenation. And now it is time for each of us to reflect upon how we should proceed as individuals, as families, and as a fraternity of families within our Council. We must all make decisions as to which goals we aspire, and how to fruitfully use our time to achieve our personal goals. Hopefully, more brother Knights will resolve to do more for our Council and each other with their charitable contribution of time and service.

 Our Councilís needs remain great. A few brothers and their families are doing most of the work trying to keep things going and our financial position afloat. Much greater success is possible if we all work together. Currently, our most important needs are filling the upcoming openings of officer and director positions within the Council and board positions on the Compass and Anchor Board. As of this writing, the office of Warden is still open. This is a vitally important position that must be filled. It is the first of the four chair officers. Chair officers being the normal progression through our leadership positions. Also, very few Director positions are filled for next year. These all need to be manned. Unfortunately, this past year, a few of our Director positions were vacant and some of the Council officers charitably absorbed additional responsibilities. In an effort not to overburden those who work hard for all of us, please step up and lead or volunteer to help.

 Elections of Council Officerís will occur at our May 20^th meeting. Those members who desired office have met with the nominating committee and those chosen have been slated for elections. Please see the names of slated members running for office inside this handout. If you feel that you should be a part of the leadership team for this Council and have not been slated, please consider "running off the floor". Additionally, if the nominating committee cannot fill a full slate of officers, members are encouraged to run off the floor for these positions also. Every member should attend and cast his vote.

 Likewise, elections to become members of the C&A Board will be held at the following meeting on June 3^rd. This is a change from past procedures when C&A elections were held the first meeting of July.

 With these elections held in July, the C&A Board missed about a month of productive time as new officers left their positions on 1 July, but new officers werenít elected until mid July and not organized until August. More Board events need to occur this coming year than in the past to raise funds and meet our expenses. Your time, energy and help are needed. Please consider running for one of the positions. Step into the breach, and it can be fun and rewarding. Stand back, and we get passed by, both as individuals and as a Council. There are benefits to your stepping forward. Mostly, youíll make stronger friendships and reap the inner satisfaction found in helping and working with others.

 Finally, Iíd like to congratulate our fraternal benefits agent, Dennis Riley. Dennis has been awarded Agent of the Month in the Ulmer Agency, three times in the past 15 months. We have a great asset in Dennis, as many of you know. If you havenít taken advantage of his services, I would encourage you to do so. Congra-tulations Dennis, your great work is appreciated.

 May the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary be with each and every one of you.

Fraternally,

Ken Dzombar

Grand Knight

Slate of Officers

Fraternal Year 2000 - 2001 election

May 20, 2000

Grand KnightTom Plofchan

Deputy Grand Knight Mike Leddy

ChancellorBobby Gannon

WardenVACANT

RecorderJoe Belzile

TreasurerMark Grasson

AdvocateGerald Shaw

GuardTom Busey

GuardRay Bradish

GuardTim Outlaw

One Year TrusteeTom O'Rourke

Three Year TrusteeKen Dzombar