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Past State Deputy (1994 - 1996) John J. Glynn Delivers Keynote Address

On November 17, 2007, Council #7914 held a pot luck banquet to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the founding of the Knights of Columbus.

The Color Corps from Father Andrew White Assembly #377, in full regalia, lent dignity to the celebration proceedings and to the Memorial Mass that preceded it. The Mass was said in memory of the deceased members of the council, and the Color Corps rendered a solemn salute as the names were read by Grand Knight Jerry Hicks.

After lunch, Brother Knight Gary Rue and his friend, Dan Harbin, blended their voices in harmony and played a lively mix of tunes on guitar and dobro.


Father Andrew White Assembly #377 Color Corps Presents Colors to start the celebration (l. – r.) Sir Knights Jim Cooney (FN); Mark Beckman, PGK #3849; Ron Norris; Jim Bailey, PGK, FDD, PFN; and Tom Chayka (GK #9968, Color Corps Commander)

The anniversary celebration was held in the Monsignor Martin P. Harris Parish Center at St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church in Hollywood. Several widows of Knights were present, and Hicks thanked them for their continued support and involvement.

The program for the evening included recognition of Mearland Rusaw as November Knight of the Month, Mike and Barbara Thompson as Family of the Month, Deacon Lou Koeniger for attainment of Honorary Life Member status, and special recognition of Ron and Dee Dee Norris for over eight years of selfless contribution to the work of the Order.


Grand Knight Jerry Hicks (r.) presents Knight of the Month for November 2007 to Mearland Rusaw


GK (r.) presents Barbara and Mike Thompson with Family of the Month Certificate


GK announces Deacon Lou Koeniger's new status as an Honorary Life Member, as Hanna looks on proudly.


Ron and Dee Dee Norris receive Certificate of Appreciation from GK

The honored guest and principal speaker for the event was Past State Deputy for Maryland, John J. Glynn, who was accompanied by his wife, Pat. In his remarks, Glynn conveyed to the council the thanks of State Deputy Edgar D. Haynes and presented them with a cross made from the wood of the platform on which Pope John Paul II stood as he said Mass at Aqueduct Racetrack in 1995.


On behalf of the council, GK Jerry Hicks (l.) accepts gift from Past State Deputy John Glynn


St. John’s Pastor and Council Chaplain Father Ray Schmidt says the Benediction to close the proceedings