("billboard" courtesy of Diane K. Mehl)
The March Powellite is in the e-mail. Read all about it!
And in case you missed an issue, click here!
Nominations Committee
It’s that time of year again. Time to think about your contribution to Powell Council. We’re not asking for money. We’re asking for your time.
We need officers for the coming Columbian year.
Have you ever read a Powellite or attended a meeting and say to yourself, “I can do that job. I can make a difference.” Well, here’s a golden opportunity for you. We need your help in keeping the council going. We need your talents. We need your presence. Stop by the American Legion Hall on meeting nights at 7 pm. Contact PGKs Bill Murphy DD or Mike Dragonetti. Let’s meet, and keep the council going.
Come on down to the K of C Kafe!
On the Second Friday of every month, Powell Council cooks and serves dinner at the American Legion. A complete meal for $5, and lots of laughs and good times. We've been doing this monthly social for over five years now, and it's one of our steadiest moneymakers. Our next Kafe will be on Friday, January 11th. We could also use cooks for future months. If you haven't been to one, give it a try! On the Second Friday of every month, starting at 7 pm at the Legion Hall, let Powell Council make your dinner plans! We could always use cooks, so if you can help, please Let us know!
Living rosary for the unborn
On Wednesday, March 19th, Powell Council will be having a living rosary for the unborn at the American Legion Hall. Please join us, and\:
Make it part of your Lenten obligations
Make it part of your commitment to pro-life
Bring the family
Bring a fellow Catholic
Rebirth of Charlie's Angels
Powell Council would like to re-form Charlie’s Angels. When we had our own building, a group of seniors led by Charlie Maglienti would come in on Tuesdays and do whatever maintenance work needed to be done. This time around, we’d like to see if maybe a group would be interested in helping at the Oblate sisters, or if a brother Knight needed some repair work done. If you’re handy with a paint brush, saw, or hammer and nails, and would like to donate a little time, contact DD Bill Murphy or Grand Knight Gerry Boettcher.
Powell Council Softball
Brothers,
We would like to get a softball team started again and we need about 15 brothers to join. It will cost $100 to participate which will include uniforms and league fees. Games will be during the week at night during the spring and summer. If you would like to join please send your name and a deposit of at least $25 payable to Robert W Powell Council to DGK William Ludewig 565 Avenue A Apt 102, Uniondale, NY 11553 by March 31st. If you need more info or have questions, please contact DGK William Ludewig at whip200@aol.com or 516-503-2251. Hope we can a lot of brothers interested in joining.
William Ludewig, DGK
Father McGivney Guild
All Brother Knights should be supporting the cause for sainthood for our Founder, Rev. Michael J. McGivney. Membership is free (donations are accepted), and you'll get a bi-monthly newsletter updating you on the progress towards the cause for Fr. McGivney's Sainthood.
Scholarships
As mentioned in the March Powellite, scholarships are available
For third degree members, click here
For fourth degree members, click here.
Read all about our members in the Long Island Catholic!
In the Long Island Catholic, two of our council members were profiled.
Read all about Msgr. Frank Caldwell, and Rev. Donald Babinski.
Our "Triple Niners," Rev. John J. Byrne Squires Circle # 999
Congratulations to Robby Gonzalez, who was elected as Bursar Squire for the New York State Circle. He gets installed at the end of October. Our 'Niners meet on alternate Tuesdays at St. Martin de Porres Marianist School. Catholic Boys ages 10-18 are encouraged to join a great group of kids. Contact Chief Counsellor Billy Ludewig
For Traveling Catholics
On the road this spring? Whether you're checking out the sugar maples up north, or spring training down south, the nearest Catholic church is just a phone call away at:
1-800-627-7846
or visit www.Masstimes.org
Phone prefect and E-mail lists
The Phone prefect list is now in effect. It's to keep members of Powell Council informed of wakes, meeting cancellations, or any news that can't wait for the next Powellite (and remember not all our members are online!)
GK Gerry Boettcher is the first contact, and he'll get the ball rolling. To find out more about the phone prefect list, see PGK Ray Caluori. Ray also wants to hear from Powell Council members who wish to be callers for the prefect list.
And an E-mail directory has also been established for Powell Council members. It's another great way to keep connected with Powell Council. If you're a Powell Council member, you should be in it!! Powell Council brothers, Contact Mike Dragonetti
". . . this E-Mail is great . . . I get the news of the Council and Uniondale . . . Keep up the good work, the Council Web page is terrrific."--PGK Jim Barry
" . . . this E-mail stuff is real cool. Hopefully more guys will get on line. This E-mail stuff will make it so much easier and efficient for the leaders and members of Powell Council to stay in touch with what is going on, and on a timely basis"--Frank Majewicz
"This E-mail correspondence is an excellent idea"--PGK Hank Baumann
Getting involved
Powell Council encourages all its members to take part in the various activities in our parish and our community. Check out the various websites for St. Martha's and Uniondale.
Special meeting notes
All third degree members are invited to (and officers and delegates should attend) all District Deputy and Chapter Meetings.
We have a phone number!
Jot it down and keep it for reference: (516) 481-2578. You'll hear a brief pre-recorded message on what's happening at the council. You'll also be able to leave a message.