Fellow Knights and Ladies,

The officers ceremony went well and the new team is ready to lead the council forward!

The party for Bob Roth was an awe-inspiring event. Bob was surprised, and I believe he had a great time. Everyone should aspire to be like Bob.

I am going to begin having the chairperson of each event keep a file of all pertinent information—lead times, contacts, pricing, etc. This will help in the future should someone new need to head up an event. I will speak with individuals about what should be included. These files will be kept at the council for easy reference.

The upcoming car show planning is well underway. I look forward to another great show!

There will be both an Octoberfest and Disctoberfest held in September.

There was some confusion—and some very upset individuals—regarding the notice in the St. Rose bulletin about the cancellation of Funeral Dinner Service. Let me clarify: the council will continue to provide this service. I have notified the secretary at St. Rose, and a corrected announcement will appear in next week’s bulletin.
I have asked Terry Sprous to lead this effort, and she has graciously accepted. Thank you, Terry!

I’ve also requested that the St. Rose secretary seek my approval before running any notices that are council-related moving forward.

A new fraternal year means we get to start fresh in working toward another Star Council Award. The most challenging part is recruiting 15 new members each year—so please ask around and invite others to join.

Thank you to everyone who has offered support and encouragement in my role as Grand Knight. Communication and teamwork will be key in continuing to keep our council one of the best around.

Please keep our ill members and their families in your daily prayers.

God bless you and your families,
David Kennedy
Grand Knight

Dear Anns,

There was no meeting held in July due to the Installation of Officers. Thank you to all the family and friends who attended and brought a side dish to share.

Congratulations to our new and returning officers for the 2025–2026 fiscal year!

A quick reminder regarding kitchen use by members:

• Wash and put away dishes
•  Please leave the space as good—or better—than you found it:
• The kitchen may not be used during Columbia Anns events.
• You must be a member to use the kitchen.
• Wipe down counters
• Take out the trash
• Sweep the floor if needed

We’re proud to say we consistently receive high health scores, especially as a volunteer-run kitchen. The Health Department has been keeping a closer eye on local facilities due to low scores at some area restaurants, so your help in maintaining our standards is truly appreciated.

The word of the month for the Columbia Anns is: Communication
Definition: “The successful conveying or sharing of ideas and feelings.”

Let’s continue to share openly, listen kindly, and support each other as we move into a new fraternal year.

Have a wonderful rest of July—and we’ll see you at the August meeting!

Yours truly,
Vicky Moss
President

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make our Independence Day Bash another big success! From planning to setup to clean-up — we appreciate you all. We’re already looking ahead to next year and planning for an even bigger celebration!

Good luck to all our horseshoe players heading to state — we’re cheering you on! And a big shoutout to Brad Belew and his crew for running a fantastic league season.

The Clubroom has been hopping this summer with great events, fun crowds, and awesome energy. As we soak up the rest of the season, we’re also gearing up for an exciting fall!

Be sure to save the dates:

• Octoberfest – Saturday, September 27th
• Members-Only Trunk or Treat – Friday, October 24th

Enjoy these last few weeks of summer with your friends and family — we’ll see you at the Clubroom

— Your Clubroom Committee 

I would like to thank everyone who helped organize, worked the day of, or simply attended our 4th of July celebration this year. Thanks to your support, we had our largest pool of donations to date.

While prices did increase slightly, the impact of tariffs was not as severe as expected. This year, we collected $3,975 in donations and spent $3,700 on fireworks and supplies—leaving just enough to purchase a new electronic firing system for future events.

A special thank you to everyone who donated throughout the year, and to Cassi for organizing various fundraisers that helped make this possible.

Our goal for next year is to raise $5,000, and with this kind of momentum, we’re off to a great start.

Finally, a shoutout to Gabe Stearns, Square Alexander, and Brandon Viehman for setting everything off safely—and managing to keep all their fingers intact in the process!

Thank you all again for your continued support.

Jeff Viehman
Treasurer