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November 2014 Issue 26 Number 11

Grand Knight Message

Thanksgiving

It seems like yesterday was just summer. But here we are, the month of November, Thanksgiving month. We should all take the time and pause a few moments during this month to reflect on the many blessings we have received. We should also look at those moments that are not particularly pleasant and be thankful for the experience. It is these events that build character and bring us closer to the Lord. I always remember Max Ehrmann’s Desiderata when unpleasant events happen. He concludes his poem with, “With all its sham and drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.” This month we also celebrate Veteran’s Day. Let us all thank the veterans in our council who have served honorably in the Armed Forces. We also need to continually pray for those Christians being persecuted in Iraq and the rest of the world. This month is also the mid-term elections. I strongly

encourage all of you to vote. This is the only way we can change the course of governance in this country, not only for our benefit, but for the benefit of our children and grandchildren as well. We will also have the Memorial Mass on November 25, to honor those brothers who have gone before us. We also have the annual

Thanksgiving Meals on Wheels on Thanksgiving Day. If you can spare a couple of hours delivering meals to those who are not able to fend for themselves or who are alone, please do so. There are other program activities planned for the entire month. Please check the calendar for all events. Please try to recruit a new brother at every opportunity that presents itself and be sure you have a Form 100 with you at all times. Last, but certainly not least, we are still looking for volunteers for bingo on Monday and Thursday nights. A VERY SAFE AND HAPPY THANGSGIVING TO ALL OF YOU.

Vivat Jesu, Gabe Franco - Grand Knight

Family of the Month

Brother Vahwere and Muhimwali Kavota

I am proud to name Brothers Vahwere and Muhimwali Kavota as November’s Family of the month. These brothers have done

marvelous things for the council. They are both very involved with youth activities, to include Laser Tag party, Halloween Party, and the upcoming Youth Christmas

Party. Both are also very active members of the Immaculate Conception Church in Hampton VA, acting as ushers and greeters. Both are always there to assist in any way they can, whether it is volunteering for bingo or adopt-a-spot. Congratulations, Vahwere and Muhimwali for a job well done!

Knight of the Month

Brother Chuck Olson

I am proud to name Brother Chuck Olson as November’s Knight of the Month. Brother Chuck is an active member of the St. Jerome

Church in Newport News and volunteers many hours in support of parish activities. He was instrumental in the success of the State Organizational Meeting held in October. Brother Chuck is also an energetic volunteer for

the council’s bingo operations, selling progressive bingo games. He is always there to lend a helping hand, such as blood drives, Peninsula Agency for the Aging dry goods packing, and degree exemplifications. He is also a member of the council’s first degree team. You can always rely on him when volunteers are needed. Congratulations Brother Chuck for a job well done.

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Chaplain’s Core

Souls in Purgatory

The month of November is dedicated to the Souls in Purgatory, whose feast is celebrated on November 2.

With the exception of the last Sunday, November falls during the liturgical season known as Ordinary Time

and is represented by the liturgical color green.

According to Catholic Church doctrine, Purgatory is an intermediate state after physical death in which those

destined for heaven "undergo purification, so as to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of heaven". Only

those who die in the state of grace but have not in life reached a sufficient level of holiness can be in Purgatory, and

therefore no one in Purgatory will remain forever in that state or go to hell.

The word "Purgatory", derived through Anglo-Norman and Old French from the Latin word purgatorium, has come to

refer also to a wide range of historical and modern conceptions of postmortem suffering short of everlasting

damnation, and is used, in a non-specific sense, to mean any place or condition of suffering or torment, especially one

that is temporary.

The Catholic Church teaches that the fate of those in purgatory can be affected by the actions of the living. The practice

of indulgences helps the faithful as remission before God, through the mediation of the Church, of the temporal

punishment due to sins whose guilt has already been forgiven. Indulgences may be obtained for oneself, or on behalf of

the dead.

As we dedicate this month for the souls in purgatory, let’s pray for our beloved deceased and the soul of the faithful as

we pray:

O Lord, who art ever merciful and bounteous with Thy gifts, look down upon the suffering souls in purgatory.

Remember not their offenses and negligences, but be mindful of Thy loving mercy, which is from all eternity.

Cleanse them of their sins and fulfill their ardent desires that they may be made worthy to behold Thee face to

face in Thy glory. May they soon be united with Thee and hear those blessed words which will call them to

their heavenly home: "Come, blessed of My Father, take possession of the kingdom prepared for you from the

foundation of the world."

Amen.

From the Deputy Grand Knight

Brothers - The month of November is truly a month of giving Thanks. On the Fourth of the month, we can show our thanks for the right to vote. On the Eleventh of the month, we can show our thanks to our outstanding men and women we call Veterans. On the Twenty-Fifth of the month, we can gather together to celebrate a

memorial mass for our Brothers who are no longer with us. Lastly, on the Twenty-Seventh of the month, we can sit down with family and friends and celebrate our National Holiday of Thanksgiving. So much to be thankful for and one whole month to put it all together. Please plan on attending the events set up by the Council. Brother Knights work hard to give excellent events, and our participation is what makes us a truly outstanding Council. Also, please make sure that you fill out a Fraternal Survey by the end of the month. This information is essential that we can show the state of Virginia how much our council does for charity, community and our youth. Have a great month and a very special holiday.

Vivat Jesu, Dan Richard - Deputy Grand Knight

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NOCTURNAL ADORATION - Blessed Sacrament Chapel (OLMC):

Join us on the FIRST FRIDAY (10 PM – 6 AM) for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. The Holy Hour consists of Powerful Readings, Silent and Recited prayer. The next Nocturnal Adoration is the weekend of November 7/8. Join brother Knights and their families as we prepare to meet

the Lord. Many of our loyal and dedicated members have passed or are getting older. We need some help on the early morning hours. No need to make a long term commitment - choose any hour, you will be surprised and gratified. Families are encouraged to attend anytime.

Fraternal Benefits Agent

You Are Too Old for Coverage? Maybe Not

You are never too young or too old to consider purchasing life insurance. If you have a financial need for coverage, or will in the future, a permanent life insurance policy can be just the thing you need.

When you are young and presumably healthy, coverage will be very inexpensive when compared to purchasing the same policies when you are older. If you’ve put off purchasing coverage, or you realize that you may need additional insurance, the Order may still be able to help you, even if other companies cannot. In fact, in 2012, the issue age of our permanent life insurance products was extended to age 80. Naturally, your health, and whether or not you smoke, will be taken into consideration, so underwriting standards for risk and age apply. But, the extension is a great blessing for me – and it could be for you too. Now I can help members that I couldn’t help before. Are you or one of your brother knights one of those members? Whether you’re 18 or 80, the Knights of Columbus has products that will work for you and your family. Call for a free consultation today. I look forward to discussing coverage with you.

Todd Curtis, FIC Phone – (757) 847-9981 - Email – Todd.Curtis@kofc.org

Chancellor’s Corner

Congratulations to our newest Third Degree Brothers, Kevin Beaty, Richard Kazmer, Pulusi Ioane, Colin

Rowett and Umit Davulco! Brothers, please continue to recruit new members!

Fraternally Yours, Jonathan Sargent, Chancellor

MARK THESE DEGREE DATES 1st Degree @ 7:30 PM, candidates report at 7:00 PM

o November 4, 2014 @ Council 3548 - Norfolk, VA (Ocean View) o November 6, 2014 @ Father Rizer Council 6828 - Williamsburg, VA o November 10, 2014 @ Council 11984 - Suffolk, VA o November 15, 2014 @ St. Benedict’s Council 9056 - Virginia Beach, VA (Note: 9:00 – 10:30 AM) o November 19, 2014 @ Council 367 - Norfolk, VA

2nd Degree @ 7:30 PM, candidates report @ 7:00 PM

o November 15, 2014 @ St. Benedict’s Council 9056 - Virginia Beach, VA (Note: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM)

o November 20, 2014 @ St. Therese 9428 - Gloucester, VA

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In the News: Council 5480 Hosts Virginia State Quarterly Meeting

The second quarterly meeting of the 2014-2015 Fraternal Year was held at Walter Pollard Council in Newport News. The morning session featured award presentations, as well as a discussion of program and membership issues by Directors Dave Crew and Steve Layne. The afternoon was given over to a series of breakout group discussions, which have participants an extensive opportunity to discuss their specific concerns and compare notes with other council leaders.

Thanks to all the Council Brothers and Families that supported the event!

See Story and Photos:

http://www.vakofc.org/oct-2014-quarterly-mtg.html

RENTALS of all the K of C space and property for personal use, please call Le wis Sto ke s (P GK) 8 7 2 -7 8 4 0

NOV Day Description Bartenders

4 Tuesday Assembly Meeting Howard, Debarto 7 Friday Movie Night Davulco, Kulis 9 Sunday Ti Amo Meredino, Stokes 11 Tuesday Council Meeting Kelley, Humphrey 14 Friday Birthday Night Koch, Stokes 16 Sunday OSIA Rios 18 Tuesday Ladies Night Out Messier 21 Friday Game Night Rios 25 Tuesday Council Meeting Carota, Silva, Wotke

The lounge will be closed November 26—30 for the winter

cleaning. No rentals available.

If a knight is interested in tending bar or cannot make it to bartend please call Alberto Rios at 814-5393 or riostoto@aol.com

N O V E M B E R A N N I V E R S A R I E S

PETER & CHRISTINE GIBINO 2 MARK & COLLEEN HARVEY 2 ROGER & MARGARET SCOTT 7 TOM & MICHELLE SKUBIC 7 JASON & JODIE INGRAM 8 LEONARD & TAMMY ROSSI 9 JOSEPH & MARIE McNULTY 11 JOHN & HERTA MARSTON 13

JAMES & SUKI EBERTOWSKI 18 RICHARD & CLAUDIA BENNETT 20 RAYMOND & VALERIE FERRARA 22 YSAAC & ANGELICA CHABO 24 BENJAMIN & MICHELLE ELEFANTE 24 DAVID & JACQUELINE GALLIK 24 JEFFERY & AMY KHOURY 24 JOHN & ROBIN YOUNG 24

EVERET & GRETA JEFFRIES 27 WALTER & DONNA SMIGIELSKI 27 ROGER & JOANN DELOREY 28 ROBERT & MARY STEMANN 28 RICHARD & PAULA KREWINGHAUS 29 RYAN & PATRICA RITCHIE 30

Michael Haduck Jr 2 Thomas W Moritz 2 Daniel D O Brien 2 Martin J Goergen 3 Angel E Pereira 3 Joseph J Sinnott 3 Gil Avanzado Jr 4 Gary M Boyle 4 Ferenzo G Gainey Sr 4 W Rodney Van Treeck 5 Jack L Locke 6 Richard L Fredericks 8 Patrick A Gillroy 8 John A Howard 8 Willis E Lowery 8 Juan Vivar 8

Scott D Wood 8 Norman R Harr 9 Bobbie S Salire 9 John P Blascak 11 James A Bradley Jr 11 Leonard P Carota 11 Alphonse J Cusano 11 W Thomas Eggleston Jr 11 Joseph R Gately 11 John C Nightingale 11 Eric E Theisen 11 Victor C Browne 12 Thomas J Kelly 12 Christopher Waltz 12 Noah J Williams 12 William E Yielding 13

Sean P Gatz 14 Stephen E Du Bosky 15 Shawn T Mc Neill 15 Gary N Smith 16 Mark E Rieg 17 Walter O Collard 18 Robert M Hickman 19 Richard A Muhich 19 Stephen P Raschke Jr 19 Richard J Bauman 20 Thomas E Gassman 20 Scott G Clark 21 Rev Paul Stephen Holt 21 Paul L Kiley 21 Anthony F Merendino 22 Joe W Melnick 23

Paul E Toth 23 Bernard J Hudson 24 Robert H Tardif 25 Ferdinand T Gozum 26 Stephen C Hallissey Jr 26 Todd D Curtis 27 Michael J Dunbar 27 Richard M Wozar 27 Michael A Chittenden 29 Brian P Clarke 29 Rev Joseph R D Silva 30 George G Gounley 30 Roccie L Lauria Iv 30 Donald J Marois 30 Thomas W Wedding 30

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NOVEMBER 2014

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

All Saints Day

4th Degree Exemplification

Richmond 1

All Souls Day

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Election Day

1st Degree @ 3548

Assembly Social

Meeting/Veterans Day Observance

Potluck 6:30 PM

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1st Degree @ 6828

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Nocturnal Adoration

(OLMC) 10 PM – 6 AM

Veteran’s Spaghetti

Dinner St. Joan of Arc

6 PM

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Special Olympics Fall Games VA Beach

OLMC Cornerstone

Dinner 6:30 PM

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Special Olympics Fall Games VA Beach

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1st Degree @ 11984

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Veterans Day

Council Meeting 7:30 PM

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Birthday Night 6:45 PM

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Adopt-a-Spot 9 AM

Apprentice Oyster

Roast 11 AM

1st & 2nd Degree @ 9056

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Ladies Night Out 7 PM

5480 Club Meeting

7 PM 18

1st Degree @ 367

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2nd Degree @ 9428

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Movie Night 6:45 PM

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Italian Night 6:30 PM

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Memorial Mass 7:30 PM

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Thanksgiving

Meals on Wheels

10:30 AM 27

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C u t a l o n g t h e d o t t e d l i n e a n d k e e p t h e c a l e n d a r a t h a n d t o a t t e n d o u r e v e n t s

SICK, RECOVERING & DECEASED Brothers we ask for your prayers and support for Brothers in need of healing. We also ask for prayers for the deceased. If you are aware of a Brother Knight or his family member in need of our prayers, contact Clement Danish or the Grand Knight. SICK & RECOVERY: Bill McCarthy (Past State Deputy), Richard Marsh, Emmet McNulty, James Buckman, Jr., Leonard Waltz, Edward Rieke, Dale Cruz, Stephen Jernigan (son of Dean), Cornelius Mitchell, Conner Steele (son of Sean), Stan Zduniak, Steve D'Urso, Clair and Ann Schwob, Scott Hart, Dominic Carsia, Marshall Clarke Jr., Thomas Marsh (brother of Richard), Mike Creamer.

DECEASED MEMBERS, RELATIVES AND FRIENDS: Brother Deacon Dave Dwyer, James O. Headrick (Brother Knight PGK & FDD), John Gargaro, Jeanette DeBartolo’s Grandfather, Kathleen O' Brien (Bill Crowley’s Daughter),

NAMES WILL REMAIN ON LIST FOR ONE MONTH. PLEASE RENEW YOUR PRAYER REQUEST IF CONTINUED PRAYERS ARE DESIRED. CALL CLEMENT DANISH (877-2751) OR THE GRAND KNIGHT WITH REQUESTS OR QUESTIONS.

THANKSGIVING MEALS ON WHEELS DELIVERY - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2014: This has been a volunteer tradition at

Council 5480 for well over 25 years. We are again asking for your help this Thanksgiving. We will be delivering around

100+ meals throughout the Newport News and Hampton areas. The meals to be delivered will arrive at Founders Hall

around 10:30 AM. Once the meals arrive it should not take more than 2 1/2 hours to finish. If you can help, or have any

questions please call or email (at the earliest) Frank Dougherty at (757) 595-2380 or fado41@yahoo.com.

Lounge Closed

Lounge Closed

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K N I G H T LY E V E N T S - N O V E M B E R

Flag Disposal. If you or someone you know has tattered U.S. flags they need to get rid of, please contact Alberto Rios (riostoto@aol.com). The flags will be disposed of in accordance with proper guidelines.

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F U T U R E E V E N T S - S AV E T H E D AT E !

December 2014 Council 5480 Holiday Events:

Youth Christmas Party - December 6

Council/Assembly Christmas Party - December 13

Additional Details will be provided in November!

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Fr. Michael J. Bader – 2430 Assembly Directory

Faithful Navigator Faithful Inner Sentinel SK Harold Hairston 877-1566 SK John Edwards 876-8386

Faithful Friar SK John Silva 998-1995

TBD Faithful Outer Sentinel

Faithful Captain SK Jim Kazmer 877-1822

SK David Litzinger 249-0649 SK Ted Langevin 872-6751

Faithful Pilot Color Corps Commander

Gabriel Franco 877-4423 SK Carroll Kelley 877-4865

Faithful Comptroller Sick and Distress

SK Jonathan Sargent 766-6293 SK Tony Merendino 872-7113

Faithful Purser Trustees

SK Wilfred Wotke 877-3316 1 Yr – SK Kiet Nguyen 833-7943

Faithful Scribe 2 Yr – SK Chuck Olson 867-7878

SK Rick Schirm 310-3242 3 Yr – SK Louis Federico 870-0573

Faithful Admiral SK Thai Nguyen 232-0889

From the Faithful Navigator

Thanks and Prayers to Our Veterans... We give thanks and praise for our nation's veterans. We honor them for their faithful service to our country, and for what they have done to defend and preserve our freedom. Generation after generation, young men and women have answered our country's call. And as a result, many of their lives have been changed forever. We are grateful to all who have served, whether in peacetime or in periods of conflict. We especially remember those who have been tempered by fire, those who continue to bear wounds of the body or the spirit as a result of what they endured. They lie in our veterans' hospitals or struggle for recovery in rehabilitation centers and nursing homes. They suffer from post-traumatic stress and “survivor” guilt. They yearn for peace in their souls. It is our prayer to God to heal their wounds, to banish whatever inner demons may haunt them, and to give them peace within so they may return fully to their families and to society. Let us thank our country's veterans—those of past generations, and those who continue to earn this title today. May we never forget what our country has asked of them and what they have given in return. Help us to care enough to give them the respect and honor they are due. In Memory… “We can shed tears that they have gone, or we can smile because they lived. We can remember them and only that they have gone, or we can cherish the memory and let it live on.” Join us on November 25 as we remember our deceased Brothers and Sir Knights of this Council and Assembly. Thanks for your support… Sincere thanks to all who assisted (set-up, pricing, donating, tear-down, purchasing and general support) in last month’s Rummage Sale. Net proceeds of $1086 will be equally divided between the Council and the Assembly for their chosen charities. Items not sold were donated to the Boys and Girls Club and St. Vincent DePaul Church Outreach Ministry. Important Dates… November 1 - Fourth Degree Exemplification, Richmond, Virginia (Predicted to be our largest “2430 Class” in

recent years!) November 4 – Assembly meeting (6:30 p.m. Potluck Dinner, 7:10 p.m. Rosary, 7:30 p.m. Veterans Salute) November 4 – Election Day! November 25 – Memorial Mass November 27 – Happy Thanksgiving!

Fraternally, Harold Hairston

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COUNCIL 5480 WALTER POLLARD DIRECTORY

COUNCIL OFFICERS: Grand Knight Gabriel Franco 877-4423 Deputy Grand Knight Dan Richard 594-9241 Chaplain Rev. Carlos Lerma 595-0385 Financial Secretary Jessie Powell 595-0305 Chancellor Jonathan Sargent 766-6293 Warden Rick Schirm 310-3242

Recorder David Kerstetter 817-2473 Treasurer Ron Gorman 930-0311 Advocate Joe Drozdowski 930-3559 Guards:

Inside Robert DeBartolo 286-4253

Inside Reco Cotton 508-1398

Outside Walter Troyan 988-1436

Outside Stanley Baker 725-0576 Trustees:

One Year Carroll Kelley 877-4865

Two Year Harol K. Hairston 877-1566

Three Year David Litzinger 249-0649 Lecturer Marshall Clarke 939-0818 Programs Director Dan Richard 594-9241 Membership Director Jonathan Sargent 766-6293 Council Director David Kerstetter 817-2473 DIRECTORS/CHAIRS: Church Directors:

OLMC Tom Clark (469)236-1529

St. Jerome Bill Allen 342-9971

Queen of Peace Mike Lennartz 234-0886

St. Vincent Marshall Clark 930-0818

Immaculate Conception

David Brin 851-0907

Family Director VACANT CNU/CCM Liaison John Edwards 876-8386 Youth Director Vahwere Kavota 755-6917 Youth Outreach David Kerstetter 872-0624 Youth Outreach Dean Jernigan SQUIRES Tom Clark (469)236-1529

Athletics Rick Schirm 310-3242 Community Director Lewis Stokes 872-7840 Culture of Life Chair Harold K. Hairston 877-1566 Pro-Life Chairman Leonard Waltz 569-9308 Health Services Leonard Carota 877-6993 Vocations Chairman Steve D’Urso 877-2189 Public Relations David Litzinger 249-0649 Knightly News Editor David Farrell 778-0337

Recruitment Chair Jonathan Sargent 766-6293

Retentions Chairman Ron Gorman 930-0311 Insurance Promotion Todd Curtis 847-9981 KOVAR Co-Chairmen: Fort Eustis George Hart 874-7363

OLMC Jessie Powell 595-0305

St. Jerome Carroll Kelley 877-4865

KCIC Chairman Jim Healy 867-5145 Charities Jim Hooker 596-4765 Adopt-A-Spot Ted Langevin 872-7113 Boy Scout Liaison Jonathan Sargent 766-6293 Nocturnal Adoration Dave Mazary 881-9332 Widows & Orphans Tony Merendino 872-7113 Sick & Distress Clement Danish 877-2751

Scheduling Bernie Gerlach 877-0126 District Deputy Thai Nguyen 233-0889 District Warden Kenny Kyle 874-3757 Food Service Colleen Messier 344-7630

Church Bulletins:

OLMC Eileen Mazary 595-0385 x116

St. Jerome Gemma Kerstetter 877-5021

St. Vincent de Paul

Jeannie Klump 245-4234

Queen of Peace Mike Lennartz 234-0886 5480 CLUB, INC: President Jessie Powell (PGK) 595-9305 Vice President Jonathan Sargent (703)304-3528

Secretary Tom Clark (469)236-1529

Treasurer Joseph Drozdowski 930-3559 Grand Knight Gabriel Franco 877-4423 Faithful Navigator Harold K. Hairston 877-1566 Past President Lewis Stokes 872-7840 Directors:

PGK Bernie Gerlach 877-0126

3 Yrs. Rick Schirm 310-3242

2 Yrs. John Clements 595-5083

2 Yrs. Jim Kazmer 877-1822

1 Yrs. Frank Humphry 877-1820

1 Yrs. Marshall Clarke 930-0818 Jonathan Sargent (703)304-3528

Chairmen:

Building & Grounds

Jonathan Sargent (703)304-3528

Lounge Manager Lewis Stokes (PGK) 872-7840

Rental Agent Bernie Gerlach (FDD) 877-0126

Kitchen Manager Lewis Stokes (PGK) 872-7840

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