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| Rene works the crowd while Jerry serves up a burger and fries |
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| Les is your guy when you have something to fry |
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| Jerry and his boys enjoy some time with Rene |
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| Bogdan, the event chair, works with a satisfied customer |
Knights of Columbus Council 11091: Algonquin, IL.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Polish-American Fest
Good times were had by all at the Polish-American Fest on August 29. Good food, good music, and lots of stuff to see and do.
Awards at August Meeting
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| Father Slawik receices a crystal cross for his service to the Parish |
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| Mike Smith receives a Knight of the Month award |
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| Dan Perna receives a Knight of the Month award |
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| Dominic Perna won the essay contest and the scholarship money |
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| Stu Kuczynski receives a Family of the Month award |
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| Past Grand Knight receives his Grand Knight plaque - well done Mark |
Adopt a Highway
The Adopt-A-Highway Program covers a two mile stretch (both sides) along Algonquin Road (RT 62) from the bridge over the Fox River,east to Rt 25. Maybe you have noticed the signs as your come west on RT 62 from RT 25 or when you turn onto Hubbard coming from the west. This program gives alot of exposure to both members of the Parish and also the general public. It is an easy program to do as it only needs to be done a couple of times a year and rarely takes more than 2 hours to do on a Saturday Morning (and we are do to have the fall clean up Sept or early October).
We will be needing a new Co-Chairman for the Adopt-A-Highway program as Bill Burg wont be able to walk the two mile distance for some time. He has been the coordinator with the State of Illinois and lets them know when we are doing the sweep and when they can pick up the trash we collect ( we also get alot of cans for the recycle program we have). Aldo Simoni takes care of handing our the Colorful Vests and bags the state provides us each time we do this
So, lets have some one step up and take this on-its very simple to do and does not take alot of time. A great project for one of the newer Knights to get involved with and take charge. Call (847-323-6304) or email (wlburgjr@hotmail.com) for details
We will be needing a new Co-Chairman for the Adopt-A-Highway program as Bill Burg wont be able to walk the two mile distance for some time. He has been the coordinator with the State of Illinois and lets them know when we are doing the sweep and when they can pick up the trash we collect ( we also get alot of cans for the recycle program we have). Aldo Simoni takes care of handing our the Colorful Vests and bags the state provides us each time we do this
So, lets have some one step up and take this on-its very simple to do and does not take alot of time. A great project for one of the newer Knights to get involved with and take charge. Call (847-323-6304) or email (wlburgjr@hotmail.com) for details
We take your cans, your wires and even the kitchen sink...
"....... as long as its stainless steel."
St Margaret Mary Council #11091 has been collecting cans and other metals for a few years now for recycling and then partnering with Organizations that donate wheel chairs to children, adults and veterans that need them . Not only did we set a new record of 508 lbs of aluminum cans in a single load, but we found out that they will even take stainless steel kitchen sinks. Summer is usually a great time for collecting aluminum cans with all the out door BBQ's and such so we expect to break the spring record next time we do this
St Margaret Mary Council #11091 has been collecting cans and other metals for a few years now for recycling and then partnering with Organizations that donate wheel chairs to children, adults and veterans that need them . Not only did we set a new record of 508 lbs of aluminum cans in a single load, but we found out that they will even take stainless steel kitchen sinks. Summer is usually a great time for collecting aluminum cans with all the out door BBQ's and such so we expect to break the spring record next time we do this
August Blood Drive Recap
On Sunday, August 15, 2010 our council held another successful Blood Drive as we were able to collect 96 pints of blood which was just 4 pints below our goal of 100 pints. The $15.00 gift card to Target proved to be a great incentive as we saw a lot of new faces. New faces are a very positive for future Blood Drives as we hope to see those people at future Blood drives.
I want to mention a special word of thanks to the 18 Brother Knights that came out to donate. That number is down from past drives but we had a number of Brother Knights that donated on the Alyx machine at our last drive and were not eligible to donate this month.
We awarded three door prizes and the winners were Greg Haluzak who won a certificate for a Luxury Car Wash at Handle With Care Car Wash located in Lake in the Hills. Rosemary Gruenes won a certificate for a free oil change at Merlins 200,000 Mile Shop in Algonquin. Tonia Gonzalez won a $10.00 certificate to The Thirsty Whale in Algonquin. Michelle Perna won a $10.00 certificate to Buffalo Wild Wings in
Algonquin.
As you know we increased our goal to 80 pints per drive and this drive really help us get back on track. I would love to see this same kind of turnout at our next Blood Drive on October 17, 2010. If we could just double the turnout from our council from 18 to 36 Brother Knights I know we could make it. I urge you to make every effort to attend our next drive on October 17, 2010 and bring your family members and neighbors.
If you are not able to make our blood drive dates you can still donate so our council will receive credit. Just make an appointment at one of the LifeSource Centers and tell the staff that the donation is being made for code U202 which is our council. Last year our council picked up 21 pints at the various LifeSource Donor Centers. The closest center is in Crystal Lake, IL and others are available on the LifeSource website
http://www.lifesource.org/.
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| Dan Schneider does the ALYX double red blood cell donation |
I want to mention a special word of thanks to the 18 Brother Knights that came out to donate. That number is down from past drives but we had a number of Brother Knights that donated on the Alyx machine at our last drive and were not eligible to donate this month.
We awarded three door prizes and the winners were Greg Haluzak who won a certificate for a Luxury Car Wash at Handle With Care Car Wash located in Lake in the Hills. Rosemary Gruenes won a certificate for a free oil change at Merlins 200,000 Mile Shop in Algonquin. Tonia Gonzalez won a $10.00 certificate to The Thirsty Whale in Algonquin. Michelle Perna won a $10.00 certificate to Buffalo Wild Wings in
Algonquin.
As you know we increased our goal to 80 pints per drive and this drive really help us get back on track. I would love to see this same kind of turnout at our next Blood Drive on October 17, 2010. If we could just double the turnout from our council from 18 to 36 Brother Knights I know we could make it. I urge you to make every effort to attend our next drive on October 17, 2010 and bring your family members and neighbors.
If you are not able to make our blood drive dates you can still donate so our council will receive credit. Just make an appointment at one of the LifeSource Centers and tell the staff that the donation is being made for code U202 which is our council. Last year our council picked up 21 pints at the various LifeSource Donor Centers. The closest center is in Crystal Lake, IL and others are available on the LifeSource website
http://www.lifesource.org/.
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| Larry, George, and Bob gettin' it done, as usual |
On Sunday, August 15, 2010 our council held another successful Blood Drive as we were
able to collect 96 pints of blood which was just 4 pints below our goal of 100 pints. The
$15.00 gift card to Target proved to be a great incentive as we saw a lot of new faces.
New faces are a very positive for future Blood Drives as we hope to see those people at
future Blood drives.
I want to mention a special word of thanks to the 18 Brother Knights that came out to
donate. That number is down from past drives but we had a number of Brother Knights
that donated on the Alyx machine at our last drive and were not eligible to donate this
month.
We awarded three door prizes and the winners were Greg Haluzak who won a certificate
for a Luxury Car Wash at Handle With Care Car Wash located in Lake in the Hills.
Rosemary Gruenes won a certificate for a free oil change at Merlins 200,000 Mile
Shop in Algonquin. Tonia Gonzalez won a $10.00 certificate to The Thirsty Whale
in Algonquin. Michelle Perna won a $10.00 certificate to Buffalo Wild Wings in
Algonquin.
As you know we increased our goal to 80 pints per drive and this drive really help us
get back on track. I would love to see this same kind of turnout at our next Blood Drive
on October 17, 2010. If we could just double the turnout from our council from 18 to
36 Brother Knights I know we could make it. I urge you to make every effort to attend
our next drive on October 17, 2010 and bring your family members and neighbors.
If you are not able to make our blood drive dates you can still donate so our council
will receive credit. Just make an appointment at one of the LifeSource Centers and
tell the staff that the donation is being made for code U202 which is our council. Last
year our council picked up 21 pints at the various LifeSource Donor Centers. The
closest center is in Crystal Lake, IL and others are available on the LifeSource website
www.lifesource.org.
able to collect 96 pints of blood which was just 4 pints below our goal of 100 pints. The
$15.00 gift card to Target proved to be a great incentive as we saw a lot of new faces.
New faces are a very positive for future Blood Drives as we hope to see those people at
future Blood drives.
I want to mention a special word of thanks to the 18 Brother Knights that came out to
donate. That number is down from past drives but we had a number of Brother Knights
that donated on the Alyx machine at our last drive and were not eligible to donate this
month.
We awarded three door prizes and the winners were Greg Haluzak who won a certificate
for a Luxury Car Wash at Handle With Care Car Wash located in Lake in the Hills.
Rosemary Gruenes won a certificate for a free oil change at Merlins 200,000 Mile
Shop in Algonquin. Tonia Gonzalez won a $10.00 certificate to The Thirsty Whale
in Algonquin. Michelle Perna won a $10.00 certificate to Buffalo Wild Wings in
Algonquin.
As you know we increased our goal to 80 pints per drive and this drive really help us
get back on track. I would love to see this same kind of turnout at our next Blood Drive
on October 17, 2010. If we could just double the turnout from our council from 18 to
36 Brother Knights I know we could make it. I urge you to make every effort to attend
our next drive on October 17, 2010 and bring your family members and neighbors.
If you are not able to make our blood drive dates you can still donate so our council
will receive credit. Just make an appointment at one of the LifeSource Centers and
tell the staff that the donation is being made for code U202 which is our council. Last
year our council picked up 21 pints at the various LifeSource Donor Centers. The
closest center is in Crystal Lake, IL and others are available on the LifeSource website
www.lifesource.org.
On Sunday, August 15, 2010 our council held another successful Blood Drive as we were
able to collect 96 pints of blood which was just 4 pints below our goal of 100 pints. The
$15.00 gift card to Target proved to be a great incentive as we saw a lot of new faces.
New faces are a very positive for future Blood Drives as we hope to see those people at
future Blood drives.
I want to mention a special word of thanks to the 18 Brother Knights that came out to
donate. That number is down from past drives but we had a number of Brother Knights
that donated on the Alyx machine at our last drive and were not eligible to donate this
month.
We awarded three door prizes and the winners were Greg Haluzak who won a certificate
for a Luxury Car Wash at Handle With Care Car Wash located in Lake in the Hills.
Rosemary Gruenes won a certificate for a free oil change at Merlins 200,000 Mile
Shop in Algonquin. Tonia Gonzalez won a $10.00 certificate to The Thirsty Whale
in Algonquin. Michelle Perna won a $10.00 certificate to Buffalo Wild Wings in
Algonquin.
As you know we increased our goal to 80 pints per drive and this drive really help us
get back on track. I would love to see this same kind of turnout at our next Blood Drive
on October 17, 2010. If we could just double the turnout from our council from 18 to
36 Brother Knights I know we could make it. I urge you to make every effort to attend
our next drive on October 17, 2010 and bring your family members and neighbors.
If you are not able to make our blood drive dates you can still donate so our council
will receive credit. Just make an appointment at one of the LifeSource Centers and
tell the staff that the donation is being made for code U202 which is our council. Last
year our council picked up 21 pints at the various LifeSource Donor Centers. The
closest center is in Crystal Lake, IL and others are available on the LifeSource website
www.lifesource.org.
able to collect 96 pints of blood which was just 4 pints below our goal of 100 pints. The
$15.00 gift card to Target proved to be a great incentive as we saw a lot of new faces.
New faces are a very positive for future Blood Drives as we hope to see those people at
future Blood drives.
I want to mention a special word of thanks to the 18 Brother Knights that came out to
donate. That number is down from past drives but we had a number of Brother Knights
that donated on the Alyx machine at our last drive and were not eligible to donate this
month.
We awarded three door prizes and the winners were Greg Haluzak who won a certificate
for a Luxury Car Wash at Handle With Care Car Wash located in Lake in the Hills.
Rosemary Gruenes won a certificate for a free oil change at Merlins 200,000 Mile
Shop in Algonquin. Tonia Gonzalez won a $10.00 certificate to The Thirsty Whale
in Algonquin. Michelle Perna won a $10.00 certificate to Buffalo Wild Wings in
Algonquin.
As you know we increased our goal to 80 pints per drive and this drive really help us
get back on track. I would love to see this same kind of turnout at our next Blood Drive
on October 17, 2010. If we could just double the turnout from our council from 18 to
36 Brother Knights I know we could make it. I urge you to make every effort to attend
our next drive on October 17, 2010 and bring your family members and neighbors.
If you are not able to make our blood drive dates you can still donate so our council
will receive credit. Just make an appointment at one of the LifeSource Centers and
tell the staff that the donation is being made for code U202 which is our council. Last
year our council picked up 21 pints at the various LifeSource Donor Centers. The
closest center is in Crystal Lake, IL and others are available on the LifeSource website
www.lifesource.org.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Four New Knights in Council 11091
The First Degree ceremony was held on 8/19. We welcomed in seven new Brother Knights. Four of them have joined our council (see photos). Among the others, one was from Crystal Lake, one from Elgin, and one from Naperville (soon to be at The Ohio State University).
Sal's Pizza was enjoyed by all after the ceremony.
The Degree Team would like to thank all the Brother Knights who attended.
When you see any of our new Brothers, give them your warmest welcome, and encourage them to get involved in something they are passionate about.
Sal's Pizza was enjoyed by all after the ceremony.
The Degree Team would like to thank all the Brother Knights who attended.
When you see any of our new Brothers, give them your warmest welcome, and encourage them to get involved in something they are passionate about.
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| Joe Gruenes |
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| Joe Carrothers |
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| Joel Kolner |
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| Jorge Aguirre |
Friday, August 13, 2010
2010 Clay Shoot at Coon Creek
The Clay Shoot was once again a big success, judging by the faces and discussions among the participants and observers.
We had 46 participants in a true family affair: 21 Knights and 25 family members or guests. Of the 46, we had 37 contestants on sporting clays range shooting over 1,850 clay pigeons. Couple that with roughly another 300 clays on the speed course, and the Knights shot at over 2,150 little orange disks.
Of course, at the end of the day, the little orange disks had the last laugh as we ended breaking only a little more then 540 of those.
The defending champion defended well, breaking 38 out of 50 pigeons. We did have a couple of Knights only breaking 1 pigeon, so we can officially record zero skunks at the range in 2010.
We had warm weather, but it was dry after a brief scare from some rogue rain clouds. Most folks had their fill of pizza and pop or water and we were all home by 3 pm or so.
Vivat Jesus!
Jerry
We had 46 participants in a true family affair: 21 Knights and 25 family members or guests. Of the 46, we had 37 contestants on sporting clays range shooting over 1,850 clay pigeons. Couple that with roughly another 300 clays on the speed course, and the Knights shot at over 2,150 little orange disks.
Of course, at the end of the day, the little orange disks had the last laugh as we ended breaking only a little more then 540 of those.
The defending champion defended well, breaking 38 out of 50 pigeons. We did have a couple of Knights only breaking 1 pigeon, so we can officially record zero skunks at the range in 2010.
We had warm weather, but it was dry after a brief scare from some rogue rain clouds. Most folks had their fill of pizza and pop or water and we were all home by 3 pm or so.
Vivat Jesus!
Jerry
Shooting clays looks easy until you get in the box
Adam Huellen and others wait for their turn
Bernie Paniak showed some good skills with the shotgun
Joe Kuczynski goes after the "rabbit"
This group was ready for action
I thought I said "pull"
Amy Solar had some solid hits
Our champion, Jerry Ahler shows us how it's done
Kevin Fitzgerald Sr. and Jr. at the Speed Shooting Range
Hayden Limbach and Jerry Ahler team up for some speed shooting
Monday, August 2, 2010
Newsletter Assembler - Mickey Flynn is on the Job
Mic Flynn was stellar in his debut as the newsletter assembler.
Folding will take place at the Flynn residence going forward.
Thanks for stepping up, Mic!
Founders Days - Towne Park Turns into Towne Swamp
Setting up the signage on Wednesday
Patrick the workhorse
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Les is always ready for cooking at Founders' Days.
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Ribeyes on the grill
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The inside crew was cranking out orders
Some were able to adapt to the rain better than others
Unfortunately, Thursday and Friday were the only days we served food. The Park was closed the rest of the weekend due to the deluge. The fireworks on Sunday were fantastic, though. Best ever, say many.
Altar Server Pool Party (Attempt 1)
The Knights were on their game, but Mother Nature was not going to let it happen on this day. Rescheduled for August.
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