Message from OUR GRAND KNIGHT (January 2009)

Brother Knights,

I hope that you and your loved ones enjoyed a happy and healthy holiday season, and a blessed Christmas.

The 2008 year was certainly interesting and challenging, and many members of our Council and our surrounding community have had to endure hardships and make sacrifices.

As we move forward into 2009, let us hope and pray that our society and our government can work together to bring us back to prosperity and security. And let us continue to practice our primary mission, Charity.

Vivat Jesus,

Bob Holpuch, GK

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We all know someone who is in need of, or can use, prayers. Let us all remember those listed below as well.

Ray Check, Marilyn Dockus, Al Eberhardt, Don Hecht, John Helminski, Tom Reading, Mary Kenney, Phil Krueger, Kathy Morrow, Fred Sharkey, Phil Smith, Mike Vincenzo.

In addition, let us not forget -- All of our United States Military troops that are in harm’s way.

January Calendar of Events

ANNOUNCEMENTS/REMINDERS

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Everyone take note that the January business meeting will take place on Thursday January 8th.

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At the January Social Meeting we will be sponsoring a Chamber of Commerce “Open House”. There will be merchants from the area in attendance and they will have goodies to share with everyone. Come to the meeting and meet your local merchants!!

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There is still time to participate in 2009's Lucky Buck drawings. Your 1st chance is at our January 8th business meeting. If you need tickets, please contact Mike McMahon. Remember, we have three $50 drawing each month. Good Luck to all!!

Lucky Buck winners for December were Pete Nowak, John Barrett and Carolyn Rogers.

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The Annual 1st, 2nd and 3rd Degree ceremony will be held Sunday, January 25, 2009 at the Hall. If you know of a prospective member, have them show up at the hall at 12:00 P.M.

The Degree team is always looking for individuals to be on the degree team. The only requirements are that you are at least a 3rd degree member, and that you are in good standing.

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HOLY ROSARY COUNCIL POLO SHIRT AND SWEATSHIRT COSTS

COUNCIL POLO SHIRT W/ KC EMBLEM, COUNCIL NAME, AND NAME OVER POCKET

COLOR CHOICE: BLUE OR WHITE

S-XL $25 EACH XXL $27 EACH XXXL $29 EACH

COUNCIL SWEATSHIRTS W/ KC EMBLEM, COUNCIL NAME COLOR CHOICE: BLUE

NO NAME S-XL $20 W/NAME S-XL $23

NO NAME XXL $22 W/NAME $23

NO NAME XXXL $24 W/NAME $27

CONTACT DEAN SORDYL FOR YOUR ORDER

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO HOLY ROSARY COUNCIL 4483

K of C 4483 Website

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Lucky Buck Winners

Mark Stastny is collecting pop tops from cans, and stuffed animals. In addition, he is also collecting shampoos and toiletries to send to the troops. If you have any, please bring them in, so Mark may send them along.

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Message from our Insurance Agent

This month’s column is for the baby boomers. Do you know what that is sneaking up on you?  Retirement!  Ouch!  It’s hard to believe isn’t it? Seems like just yesterday…

But it’s coming - and coming fast. And that’s actually the good news.

Let me share with you some tidbits that may be of interest:

“The trend by companies to freeze or end their employee pension plans may have a big impact on baby boomers now on the cusp of retirement. Boomers with pension plans have counted on monthly retirement checks at the end of their career, but increasing numbers of employers are ending their plans or halting future benefit accruals. Those at greatest risk include boomers in their late 40s and early 50s who are still at least a decade from retirement but too old to save enough to make up the difference in their pension benefits.

An August, 2005 survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers showed that nearly half of companies that expected to change their pension plans in the next year were considering freezing benefits for all employees. More than a third that offered pensions have already pared back these benefits over the last three years. “This will definitely be a problem for baby boomers,” says Karen Friedman at the Pension Rights Center. “You’ve been at a company under the plan and worked for years with that expectation, and then it’s taken away.”

Call me at 847 259-4975, email robkofc@yahoo.com

Your Company is now crediting 4.75% on new Annuity premium deposits of $10,000 or more received in the Home Office between October 1st and December 31, 2008. This rate will be credited on the premiums until June 30, 2009. 4.50% will be credited on deposits under $10,000. 3.00% guaranteed! Early surrender charges may apply.

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KC Hall Rental

ATTENTION MEMBERS!!!

HAVE YOU CONSIDERED RENTING OUR HALL FOR YOUR COMPANY OR FAMILY EVENT?

AS A MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL, YOU WILL RECEIVE A REDUCED RENTAL RATE!!!!!

CONTACT RANDY HOWELL AT 847-255-4483 FOR MORE DETAILS.

UTILIZE OUR HALL FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT!!!!                                                              l Rental

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