Knights of Columbus

Occasionally, I have nominated key organizations as Family of the Month due to their ability to stand together in making an impact on our community. I have had the privilege of working with a unique group of young men and their counselors since I was a Chancellor. Often we overlook them but their impact on what they do for our local community is very noteworthy. I have seen them grow and mature from being young teens into men that now attend college or joined the military and some become Knights. The Squires join us in setting up, serving and cleaning up after numerous activities. They also hold their own fund raising events including car washes and spaghetti dinners, focusing their activities on learning leadership skills and growing in their faith. Their impact in Arlington has been truly awesome. Last year they donated food to the Sulzbacher Center, and in November the Squires presented a check of $1,000 to the Five Star Veteran’s center during our Charity Presentation Dinner. This year they have surpassed their previous goals and on Sunday, March 17, after finishing their food drive, they delivered 3,000 lbs. of food also to the Five Star Veteran’s Center. Please join me in congratulating the Squires’ Circle 2121 as our April Family of the Month.

You all know Mark Gregorio and have seen him at all of our meetings and at many of our functions. Mark is our Deputy Grand Knight, and although extremely busy with work, the Sons of Italy, and president of his HOA, he continues to make a positive impact on our council. Mark joined the Knights in 2012 quickly moving through the degrees and chairs. Mark has successfully put our council in for the Columbian award the last three years. Responsible for all of our programs, he ensures they are scheduled and assists in their execution. Please join me in congratulating Mark Gregorio as our April Knight of the Month.