September 2022

From the editor:

This newsletter is designed to be viewed on a computer, tablet or smartphone. Printed versions of this newsletter will be available at the hall Thursday, September 1, 2022 (member's night). Included below in the "Meetings & Reports ..." section are the minutes from the previous month's member's business meeting.

Upcoming Events ...

K of C Oktoberfest

Sauerkraut, Mashed Potatoes, Sausage & Applesauce Meal
Price $10

October 13, 2022 - 4 – 7 pm

Meals are drive thru or dine in, at the Delphos KofC Hall.

Proceeds will go to: Delphos Midget Football & "Beyond Expectations".

Tickets can be purchased at the hall bar
on Thursdays from 6:30-8:30pm.

Summer Winding Down

With the kids heading back to school, we here at the Delphos KofC are gearing up for all the fall and winter events: Events such as the Awards Night, 200 Club Dinner, Memorial Mass, Thanksgiving Dinners to Shut-Ins, Right to Life Fundraiser, and of course the Christmas events just to name a few. So if you are looking for ways to give back to the community, there are plenty of opportunities, not only for donations but for volunteering to help out.

Please shoot us an email and let us know what you can help out with or just to let us know that you are willing to lend a hand if needed. info@delphoskofc.org. Or call the hall at 419-692-7731 and leave us a message with your contact information.

We encourage everyone to check our website www.delphoskofc.org on a regular basis to stay up-to-date on what is going on in your KofC Council. And just added, you can also make sure you are alerted to "special time sensitive announcements" by signing up for our new texting service. Text your name to 419-405-1179 and we will include you when we have important messages that need to get out quickly, such as joining us in the saying of the rosary for member's funerals and their family's that request it.

Delphos Knights of Columbus Calendar

Membership News ...

Thank You! from Family of Carol Hohman

August 28, 2022

A thank you was received from Brother Knight Lou Hohman on behalf of his entire family for the visitation and Rosary said for his wife Carol's funeral. The many Knights in attendance was very impressive and appreciated by the entire Hohman family.

Also, he made a special thank you for the hospitality at the hall for the meal, and to Don Kaverman, Mike Grubenhoff and Mel Holder

Ohio KofC Administrative Award

August 8, 2022

Dave Hastings awarded the Delphos Knights of Columbus the Ohio State administrative award. The award was presented to Josh Gillespie because he is instrumental in all our reporting.

Josh thanked all the many members who volunteer and are instrumental in the smooth flowing of events and processes within the 1362 council.

Summer Fish Fry

The special summer fish fry held Thursday, August 11, 2022 was a huge success. The fish was incredible and a big thank you goes out to Jim Fortner and his wife as well as all the volunteers who prepared and cooked the fish that was donated by the Delphos Sportsman Club. Also thank you to the members who came out to support this very nice member's event.

Football Crazr Tickets On Sale

Tickets on sale through November 3, 2022
Price $20

This is a fun way to add excitement while watching NFL games but it is also a great fundraiser for the KofC. The Junior class of Delphos St. Johns will be helping sell tickets, but you can also purchase tickets at the KofC Hall. Final turn in will be on November 3, 2022. There are MANY opportunities to win, so once you buy a ticket you can just sit back and watch TV and relax in your favorite recliner. This fundraiser adds another element of excitement to the pro football season.

You can check to see if you are a winner anytime during the season by visiting www.fundcrazr.com and enter your ticket number.

Our Sympathies:

Please keep Carol Ann Hohman, wife of fellow Knight Lou Hohman, in your prayers. Carol passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. CLICK HERE FOR OBITUARY.

Please keep Ralph Kaverman, brother of fellow Knight Don Kaverman, in your prayers. Ralph passed away Saturday. CLICK HERE FOR OBITUARY. 08/13/22

Recently Deceased Brother Knights:

Nicholas J. Calvelage, 70, of Delphos, passed away Sunday afternoon, August 21, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s. CLICK HERE FOR OBITUARY. (08/21/22)

Eugene L. "Gene" Weber, 94, of Delphos, passed away Friday morning, July 15, 2022, at Vancrest of Delphos with his loving wife and family at his side. CLICK HERE FOR OBITUARY. (07/15/22)

If you know of someone from our council or a family member of a Brother Knight that has passed, please email Mike Kahny at info@DelphosKofC.org or call 419-405-1179.

Visit our new Prayer Request page of our website for the most recent updates regarding our council's prayer requests.
www.delphoskofc.org

Getting the Most as a Knight

In order to get the most from your Knights of Columbus membership, we encourage you to consider advancing and becoming a fourth degree. The first degree teaches us the importance of charity. The Second and Third Degrees expand on this with lessons of unity and fraternity. Once you reach Third Degree you are given full honors of Knighthood and are officially "Knighted". And finally, the Fourth Degree imparts upon us a lesson on the virtues of patriotism. Now, more than ever, we need patriots like you in our community.

Sign up a new member and Nate Ankerman will see that they gets info on becoming a 1st degree. There will be a 2nd and 3rd degree exemplification (or degree ceremony). More information on this is coming soon. Please consider this your chance to take the next step in this great organization. Also we ask that you ask your Catholic friends, family and neighbors to consider membership. Contact us at info@DelphosKofC.org or Lou Hohman at 419-203-0878 or Nate Ankerman at 419-234-6566.

K of C Monthly Meetings

If you are looking for a way to get involved, monthly meetings are a good way to find out how.

The regular monthly meetings of the Delphos K of C are held on the 2nd Monday of each month. The business meeting begins at 8:00 PM, and usually concludes around 9:00pm.

Refreshments are provided to those in attendance. When was the last time that you attended a K of C meeting? We need to hear what changes members would like to see happen.

Why not come to a meeting and let others know how you feel we could improve what we do or how we do it. Will you get “roped” into working? Nobody will twist your arm.

In order for your K of C Council to continue to do the good things we do, volunteers are needed. We need more members to step up and help out. Everyone is busy but we all find time to do the things that are important to us. Hopefully the Delphos K of C is important to you too.

Help is needed at the Delphos K of C. We have several Officer positions that need filled and need help running projects. It doesn’t have to be year around or time consuming. Possibly one evening a month or less. For more information, contact me, Terry Van Grootheest at grandknight@delphoskofc.org, come to the hall any Thursday evening, or better yet, come to a regular monthly meeting that usually lasts about an hour. Your help will make a difference.

Local Businesses

The businesses that advertise in this newsletter, help pay the cost of our website, newsletters and the other online expenses that our organization has. In addition, they are asked to donate to all sorts of fund raising projects. Please do as much business as you can locally. We all benefit.

If you would like to be added to our Delphos Knights of Columbus group texting, please send a text with your name and a request to be added to the group to: 419-405-1179.

Members Drawing

Rules for Thursday, 9:00 pm Members Drawing

Sign up in advance, or put a dollar in the jar and sign your name on the sign up sheet.
At 9:00 PM every Member's night, a name will be drawn.
Winners in attendance get 100%, those not attending get 50%. If the name drawn matches one on the sign-up sheet, the prize is: A. If the pot exceeds $500, the prize is $500. B. If the pot is less than$500, the prize is the amount in the pot.
When the "pot" exceeds $550, a drawing of those in attendance will be held to determine the winner of $50 per week.

Grand Knight's Drawing

$5.00 Grand Knight's Drawing Thursdays at 9:00

One person in attendance wins this pot each week. Usually around $50 to $75! You gotta, play, sign up, and be there to win!

Winners and Losers

Thursday Night - Members Drawing

Every Thursday night at 9:00, there is a drawing from all the paid members' names. If the member's name that is drawn was registered for the weekly drawing, he will win some of the "pot". The amount is determined by the number of people who register for the drawing, and by how much is carried over from previous weeks, with a maximum of $500. There will be a $50.00 winner each Thursday if the "pot" exceeds $550.

Someone is going to win the POT on Thursday and it could be you.

Prepay your weekly $1.00 and make it easy to win!

A Call to the Ladies

The hall is open every Thursday for Member's Night. We would like to extend an invitation to the wives and girlfriends of all KofC members to come and enjoy drinks, snacks, card games, adult conversation and camaraderie. Doors open at 6:00pm.

Meetings & Reports ...

RAY McKOWEN COUNCIL #1362

MEETING MINUTES August 8, 2022

Meeting was called to order by Grand Night Terry at 8:00 p.m. Prayer was offered by Terry. Roll of Officers was called.

Motion to approve the minutes was made by Nate Ankerman, seconded Tom Grothouse. Motion passed.

GRAND NIGHT REPORT

Received two thank you’s. Both were from Fr. Dennis thanking for donation from the golf outing towards the bleachers; the other was for $500 donation to the Ladies’ Retreat.
Another thank you was received through email to Mike Kahny from Ron Rode – thanking for his nomination in being awarded Knight of the Year.
The club received a request from the Athletic Boosters from both schools for scoreboard advertising at a cost of $300 – motion made by Mike Grubenhoff – seconded by Mike Grubenhoff Jr. Motion passed.

Treasurer/Financial Report

Tom Jettinghoff had a handout of our accounts for all to review.
Financial Secretary – No report made.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

The community – Tom Jettinghoff stated that we will again be sponsoring the free throw contest, St. Vincent DePaul and Habitat for Humanity. Most likely in December will be asking for funds for trophies, etc.
Life – Lou Hohman met with the Parish and is coordinating activities with the Lima Parishes.
Family – Tom Grothouse is the chair and made mention throughout the year to keep in mind nominations for Knight, Family, Youth etc.

OLD BUSINESS

Nate Ankerman stated that the sign donations totaled $30,000 plus. Total cost for the sign is estimated at $33,000. Hoping with volunteer hours and help from the local club members that it could bring the cost down some. Foundation work is beginning Tuesday, August 9 – roughly 2 weeks to complete that. And then the starting of the assembly of the sign which will take another 2-3 weeks to complete.
Mike Kahny discussed the group text app that will be used to notify members. A handout was given out to inform members how to join the group text.
Lou attended the State Tour Meeting in Perrysburg. Made note that we are in district 62 and that all forms are done in the correct format including this information. He stated that the officers nomination form are due by June 1, this is being checked into by the District Deputy Dave Hastings because that contradicts state and local by-laws.
Support Our Seminarians has two turn-in dates – December 15 and April 15.

1362 Club

Jim Fortener stated a big thanks to Jerry Neumeier for all his landscaping and outside work he has done for the building.
The Club is looking into the heating system in the kitchen and exploring options for repair or replacement.
Sausage and Kraut dinner is October 13 from 4-7 p.m. Carryout and eat in options are available. Proceeds to the midget football for shoulder pad replacements and the Beyond Expectations. Cost for the meal will be $5 – tickets will be sold for $10.
This Thursday, August 11 is the Thank You Fish Fry for all the volunteers for our Lenten Fish Fry.
The 1362 club paid for half the ad in the Tri-County Guide.

NEW BUSINESS

Football Crazer starting up soon. Tom Grothouse to contact the Junior Class regarding their fundraiser to help sell tickets. Their share will be the same as last year. Tickets will also be available at the bar. Final turn in will be on November 3 – ticket price $20.
We’ll being having another member renewal night after November 15 – will continue to make plans as it gets closer.
Lou ordered and has and will present to Harry Liebrecht a special honors certificate for his 100^th birthday. The party will be on August 28.
Mary Beth Gable asked Nate regarding an ad in the Fall Sports Program – the price is $400 – will do for the K of C for $125 due to our donations and allowing the hall to be used free of charge during the season. First by Dick Clark – second by Marty Stopher – motion passed.

DISTRICT DEPUTY REPORT

Dave Hastings awarded the club the administrative award – only 2 or 3 were given out for the entire diocese – was presented to Josh Gillsepie because he is instrumental in all our reporting.
Nate Ankerman asked for prayers for his daughter having a baby Tuesday, August 9. Also prayers for Ralph Kaverman and Carol Hohman.

Motion to adjourn – first Jerry Neumeier – second Charlie Rohrbacher. Motion passed.

Closing prayer by Grand Night Terry.

Officers & Chairmen ...

Officers

Chaplain . . . . . . . . . . . Father Charles Obinwa

Grand Knight . . . . . . . Terry Van Grootheest

Deputy Grand Knight Michael Grubenhoff

Chancellor . . . . . . . . . Jerry Neumeier

Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . Thomas Jettinghoff

Financial Secretary . . Josh Gillespie

Advocate . . . . . . . . . . Lou Hohman

Recorder . . . . . . . . . . Carl Weber

Warden . . . . . . . . . . . . Joseph Grubenhoff

Lecturer . . . . . . . . . . . Jim Fortener

Inside Guards . . . . . . Charlie Luersman

Outside Guards . . . . . Martin Sopher

Trustees

1st Year Trustee . . . . . Mike Grubenhoff, Jr.

2nd Year Trustee . . . . . Jim Mesker

3rd Year Trustee . . . . . Bernie Fiedler

1362 Corp. Members/Officers

President . . . . . . . . . . Jim Fortner

Vice President . . . . . . Nate Ankerman

Recorder . . . . . . . . . . Dick Clark

Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . Tom Jettinghoff

Members . . . . . . . . . . Don Kaverman

Jerry Neumeier

Terry Van Grootheest

Mike Grubenhoff

Bernie Fiedler

Mike Grubenhoff Jr.

Jim Mesker

Chairmen

Program . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Grubenhoff

Faith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eugene Honigford

Vocations . . . . . . . . . . John Sheeran

Community . . . . . . . . Tom Jettinghoff

Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lou Hohman

Health Services . . . . . Aaron Etzkorn

Public Relations . . . . . Terry Van Grootheest

Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom Grothouse

Membership . . . . . . . Nate Ankerman

Recruitment Cmte. 1 . . Thomas L. Grothouse

Recruitment Cmte. 2 . . Scott J. Hamilton

Recruitment Cmte. 3 . . Keith E. Fischbach

Retention Chairman . . Nate Ankerman

Lecturer . . . . . . . . . . . Jim Fortner

Website . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Kahny

National and State Officers

Supreme Knight . . . . . Patrick E. Kelly

Ohio State Deputy . . . Mark Siracuso

District Duputy . . . . . . David Hasting

Info & Other News ...

New Sign for the Hall Going Up

The electronic digital sign reality is getting closer. I just met with the installers and the sign could be up by the end of September. The footer is poured, masonry work is planned, and the old sign will be coming down at the end of August. What an exciting change as well as a new update for distributing information. Information and advertising space is affordable and available for various events, businesses, and organizations. Call me (Nathan) if you have any questions at 419.234.6566

Click through the photos to see how it is coming along.

A Statement by Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly:

My Brother Knights:

After nearly 50 years, the wrong decision that was made in Roe v. Wade has been set right. The Supreme Court’s historic decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’ Health Organization overturning both Roe and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, is a watershed moment in the movement that generations of Knights of Columbus have worked and prayed for. Indeed, it is one of the most significant advancements in human rights in our nation’s history.

We are grateful and encouraged by the Court’s finding that abortion is not a “constitutional right.” But we must not think that today is a day to declare victory. Instead, I call upon every member of the Knights of Columbus to redouble their personal efforts to build up the Culture of Life that St. John Paul II described in his prophetic encyclical letter Evangelium Vitae.

With Roe reversed, federal advocacy to protect unborn life is still necessary, but the decision opens wide the doors for states to consider their own abortion laws as well. Many states have laws that immediately protect unborn human life. Others have taken regrettable steps to make themselves “sanctuaries” for abortion-on-demand. Pregnancy resources centers will become even more vital as they reach out to serve pregnant women, new mothers and their children.

In the months and years ahead, Knights should work to support — or start — marches for life in every state. Another critical action we can all take is to increase our support for pregnancy resource centers in our communities. To that end, the Supreme Council has announced a $5 million campaign to support new mothers and their children through a new program: ASAP (Aid and Support After Pregnancy). These pregnancy centers and maternity homes are now the front lines of the pro-life movement, and Knights should continue to stand and serve with them. You can support this effort by making a donation today.

Even before the Dobbs decision was officially released, we saw numerous instances of violence and vandalism targeted at pregnancy resource centers and Catholic churches across the country. Let us find our response in the words Pope Francis addressed to the 2021 Supreme Convention, which called on us to be men “committed to building up rather than tearing down, promoting healing and reconciliation in place of hatred and recrimination, and inviting all to undertake the ‘journey of fraternity’ that can lead to a world ever more in accord with God’s saving plan for our human family.”

Finally, we must continue to pray and fast for the end of abortion. How fitting it is that the Dobbs decision arrived on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Let us pray in thanksgiving for this decision, and continue to implore the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe as we work to build a Culture of Life in which every human life, made in the image and likeness of God, is welcomed in life and protected in law.

Fraternally,

Patrick E. Kelly

Supreme Knight

September Birthdays

We would like to wish each of you a blessed, healthy and very happy birthday.

If you have a birthday in September and are not listed then most likely we do not have your current info in our records. Please feel free to send me your updated contact info and birthday info. Be assured that your info will never be shared outside of your Knights of Columbus organization.

Send to: info@DelphosKofC.org

Brian Backus
Dave Bergfeld
Mark Boggs
Ray Bonifas
Kevin Buinowski
Stephen Dickman
Arnold Fischer
Brandon Fischer
James E Grothouse
Michael L Grubenhoff
Ralph Hemker
Cameron Hermiller
Kurt A Hoersten
Mel Holder
Terry Johns

James Kaverman
Howard Kill
Justin Klausing
Charles Klima
Edward Kopack
Brian Kopak
David Krendl
Tyler Kroeger
Patrick Kundert
Jay Leininger
Jordan Leininger
Harry Liebrecht
Daniel Lindeman
Randy Lucas
Mark Mansfield
Mike Odenweller

Keith M Pohlman
Adam Recker
Tony Reindel
David Reinhart
Cory Rode
Bret Schwinnen
Eric W Short
Justin Shrider
Derek Sterling
Brandyn Suever
Craig Suever
Ryan Warnecke
Chris Wrasman
Matthew Wrasman
Brion Wreede

Hall for Rent

Do you have a wedding to plan, or a graduation party, Christmas party, rehearsal dinner, or an event of any kind? Why not consider the K of C Hall for your special event? Our hall can accommodate small, medium, or large groups of people. You can rent the front part of the hall for gatherings of up to 100 people, or the entire hall for large groups. If you rent the front part for smaller gatherings, you can get the food from us, carry it in, or get your own caterer. Because of our liquor license, it is illegal for anyone to carry alcoholic beverages of any kind into the hall, so we cannot allow that to happen. However, we have custom catering, full bar services, a bright, clean, user friendly, handicap accessible facility. It can be decorated to satisfy the most exquisite tastes, or used “as is’ for a worry free event. If you have questions, please contact Mike Grubenhoff at 419-615-2445 or Nate Ankerman 419-234-6566. They will be glad to answer any questions or set up an appointment to talk about your plans.

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