Brother Knights,

First, I want to extend a special thank you to John Ziegler, who has provided outstanding leadership over the past four years. His guidance and commitment helped lead our council to earn the Star Council Award—a remarkable achievement that reflects his dedication and your collective support.

I also want to thank each and every one of you for the warm welcome you’ve shown to Joan, our family, and me. Every time we leave a council event or spend time in the clubroom, we’re reminded that transferring to Council 1185 was the right decision. This truly is a tremendous place for fellowship, family, and faith. Thank you for embracing us.

It is an honor to be elected as your Grand Knight, and I am humbled by the opportunity to serve. I know I have big shoes to fill, and I’ll do my very best to live up to the high standard that has been set.

As we move into this new fraternal year, I want you to know I believe in the saying: "If it isn't broken, don't fix it." This council already has an incredible group of volunteers who work together seamlessly—and I want to see that continue and grow.

We’ll explore a few new ideas, try out some fresh activities, and look for ways to expand our reach to even more local charities. But above all, my goal is to support what makes this council strong: our unity, our generosity, and our shared commitment to service.

Thank you again for your trust. I look forward to what we’ll accomplish together in the months ahead.

God bless you and your families,
David Kennedy
Grand Knight

Dear Anns,

Summer is flying by as we approach the Fourth of July! If you don’t have plans, we invite you to join us for the Independence Day Celebration on June 28th at the KC Hall. This year, the Columbia Anns were able to contribute $500 toward the fireworks display. While it's less than we hoped, we're optimistic that with better fundraising next year, we’ll be able to contribute even more.

Catering has been slow this year, with only two events scheduled in September, so we’re looking for other ways to support our programs.

Looking ahead, we voted to host a New Year’s Eve Dance, featuring Dennis Gillam’s new band, The Voices. Tickets will be $20 per person, and the evening will include a cash bar, beer, setups, and a nacho bar. Advertising and ticket sales will begin soon, so spread the word!

We continue to need help in the kitchen at Bingo nights, especially with frying hamburgers. A big thank-you to Ed Schutte and Andy Hahn for stepping up! Gentlemen, we only need help from 4:15 PM to 7:30 PM, so even one night a month would make a big difference.

There will be no official meeting in July, but we will host an initiation dinner at 6:00 PM at the KC Hall. The Columbia Anns will provide the meat; please bring a side dish to share. Family is welcome and encouraged to attend.

If you're available, we could also use some help during the Disc Golf Tournament on July 5th and 6th. We’ll be preparing four meals over the weekend, and every extra set of hands makes the work lighter.

Wishing everyone a safe and joyful Fourth of July!

Yours truly,
Vicky Moss
President

Summer is in full swing, and the Clubroom is the perfect place to cool off, catch up, and enjoy all the fun we’ve got going on!

We’ve got exciting news — KENO is now live in the Clubroom! That’s right — you can now test your luck while enjoying your favorite drink and some great company. Come grab a card, pick your numbers, and see if Lady Luck is on your side. It's already become a hit, and we can't wait to see who our first big winner will be!

And speaking of fun — don’t forget about our Independence Day Celebration on Sunday, June 28th! We’ll have bounce houses, water slides, live music, food, drinks, games, and of course, fireworks to end the night. This is one of our biggest and best events of the year, so be sure to invite your friends and family.
(Reminder: no outside alcohol is allowed on the grounds.)

Whether you’re playing in the horseshoe league, volunteering at events, or just stopping in for a quick break from the heat — we’re so glad you’re part of our Clubroom family. Thank you for continuing to support the bar, the events, and each other.

See you soon — and don’t forget to try your luck with Keno!

— Your Clubroom Committee ������

KIDS FUN at our Independence Day Bash! Starting at 3 PM, we’re turning the place into a full-blown kid paradise—and trust us, they’ll sleep good that night. 

Here’s what we’ve got lined up for the little firecrackers: Giant Water Slide (because walking is boring) Bounce House to wear them out Kona Ice Truck to keep 'em cool Kiddie Pool for tiny splashers Bubble Machine (because who doesn’t love bubbles?) Glow Sticks for after-dark dance-offs Sidewalk Chalk for future sidewalk Picassos Playground time—classic, but always a hit And yep… even MORE surprises!

Parents, bring the sunscreen. Kids, bring the energy. It’s gonna be a red, white, and BOOM kinda day!