Details on the Events!
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New Orleans Saints Football
 | Saints Tailgating Party at Marquette Thursday, September 9, 2010 & Monday, September 20, 2010 Cash Bar ~ Big Screen TV | |
We will be at the hall for the opening game against the Vikings on Thursday, September 9th.
Everyone is invited to meet at the KC hall for 5:00 when we will walk down to N. Peters to see the Championship Parade.
After the parade, we will return to the hall to watch the game.
We will also be at the hall on September 20th for Monday Night Football against the 49ers.
Doors will open at 5:30, and kickoff is at 7:30. This is an away game, so parking should not be a problem.
We will charge Mardi Gras prices for drinks: $1 for cokes, $2 for beers, and $4 for mixed drinks. Leftover beer tickets from Mardi Gras will not be accepted. But for $20, you can purchase an all-you-can-drink wristband.
Both events will be pot luck.
Marquette Home Building and Improvement Association Meeting
30 minutes prior to the September General Meeting
The Marquette Home Building and Improvement Association was incorporated on July 24th, 1956. On September 2nd, 1959, the Association completed the first and most important part of its mission, the purchase of our council home at 314 Saint Charles Avenue. The purpose of the Marquette Home Building and Improvement Association is to hold title to our property at 314 Saint Charles, to collect the income derived from the property, and after paying maintenance and other expenses, turning over the surplus funds to Marquette Council.
Every first degree member of Marquette Council is also a member of the Marquette Home Building and Improvement Association, but only third degree members can vote. The business of the Association is managed by an eleven member Board of Directors made up of the Grand Knight, the Immediate Past Grand Knight, and nine other Council members. On the second Wednesday of September the Association holds its annual meeting. At that meeting, three members of the Board of Directors are elected to serve for a three year term.
Members currently serving on the Board of Directors:
James J. Lynch, Jr. – President
Gerard Keller – First Vice President
Michael R. Jamison – Second Vice President
Barry R. Waller – Secretary
Dr. Kenneth Schott – Treasurer
Stephen F. Babin
Richard C. Lewis
David. R. Grego
Harold J. Vega
Francis Celino – Immediate Past Grand Knight
Gerard M. Vadell – Grand Knight
Youth Soccer Challenge
Date to be determined: September 2010
Boys and girls Ages 10 – 14 All skill levels welcome Individual skills challenge Hosted by Marquette Council | 
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Campaign for People with Intellectual Disabilities a.k.a "Can Shake"
Date to be determined
Marquette Council does a great deal to assist people with intellectual disabilities, and we work to improve the quality of life for people with intellectual disabilities. One of the most popular and successful programs conducted by Marquette Council for the benefit of people with intellectual disabilities is the "can shake" fund-raiser in which we collect donations outside various stores.
Halloween Party
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Halloween Parade and Party at the Council Hall. |  |
Cadillac Banquet
Friday, November 12, 2010
Admission $100 per ticket
One ticket includes Admission for two adults; Entry for the $10,000 raffle; Open bar; Food; and Music.
Location Harahan Lions Club 1001 Hickory Avenue Harahan, LA
Open Bar Premium Brand Liquor Beer Wine Soft Drinks
Menu
Catering by FredRick’s on the Avenue Jambalaya Chicken Tenders Fried Catfish Red Beans & Rice Ham & Roast Beef Meatballs Crawfish Pies Gumbo Cheese Tray Fruit Salad Eclairs
Grand Prize $10,000
Attire Coat & Tie / Cocktail Dress | The 55th Annual Cadillac Banquet $10,000 Grand Prize Food ~ Drinks ~ Music ~ Fun The Biggest Event of the Year! All proceeds benefit Marquette Charities Program. Our charitable conributions support many great causes and organizations, including the Notre Dame Seminary, Jesuit Missionary Bureau, St. Patrick Church, Special Olympics, Boy Scouts, C.Y.O., Right to Life, Keep Christ in Christmas, and much, much more. This year, our Council has set a goal of 300 tickets for the Cadillac Party. Please support your Council’s one big annual fund raiser for Charity – make a resolution to buy one ticket and sell one ticket. Only 300 tickets will be sold. Bruce Stewart, Chairman: 504-432-6993 David Grego, Ticketmaster: 504-554-1971 or drgrego@bellsouth.net
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Gumbo Cook Off
Date to be determined: December 2010
Christmas Party
Date to be determined: December 2010
Caroling in Jackson Square We meet at the Marquette Council Hall and walk to historic Jackson Square for Christmas Carols! Caroling in Jackson Square starts at 7 pm Join in a truly moving 63-year-old tradition as Jackson Square brims with candlelit faces and song-lit spirits as high as the spires of the St. Louis Cathedral. Candles and song sheets provided. | 
| Christmas Party at the Council Hall Council doors open at 4 pm Please bring either a covered dish or a dessert for all to share.
Drinks and hors-d’oeuvres will be
provided by the Council. After food and drink and a bit of choir practice, we will head over to St. Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square
All are invited – bring a prospective member and his family! For more information, call:
David Grego – 504-554-1971 – drgrego@bellsouth.net |
2011 Events
Marquette Council Free Throw Contest
Date to be determined
Boys and Girls Ages 10 - 14 Free Throw Contest |  |
Superbowl Party
Sunday, February 6, 2011
The New Orleans Saints . . . Defending World Champions!
Mardi Gras Events
Mardi Gras is March 8, 2011
The Marquette Council opens its doors
the entire Carnival Season.
All are invited.
Full Bar ~ Music ~ Brotherhood ~ Safe Location ~
Clean Bathrooms ~ Tables & Chairs ~ On the parade route ~ Fun
Every parade (but Druids) passes directly in front
of the Council Hall.
Fantastic location to watch the parades.
Rules:
All beverages are to be purchased at the bar, but feel free to bring all your own food.
Ice chests will not be allowed inside the Council Hall.
Ladders are permitted, but we cannot reserve a spot for it.
Wristbands (admission fees) are required on
Saturday, February 13; Sunday, February 14; and Tuesday, February 16 (Mardi Gras Day)
Wristbands and Costs:
Wristbands are required for admittance on the following three days:
Saturday, Marchy 5 - Purple Wristband,
Sunday, March 6 - Green Wristband
Tuesday, March 8 (Mardi Gras Day) - Gold Wristband.
Those persons without wristbands on the above three days will not be admitted.
$8 admits one person all day ($8 / one wristband)
$15 admits two people all day ($15 / two wristbands)
Kids under 16 are free!
Admission is free for all on every day, except the above three days.
Proceeds:
All profits are used to support the charitable work of Marquette Council.
Easter Egg-stravaganza
Date to be determined
Starting at Noon Easter Egg Hunt ~ Barbeque ~ Food ~ Music Special Appearance by Bucky the Bucktown Bunny! Bring the kids! Location: 4001 Metaire Court
Metairie, LA 70002 If you ain't in Bucktown, then you ain't at the real Bucky's. | 
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Annual Rudy Classen Memorial Scholarship
Deadline to be determined: June 2011
The annual Rudy Classen Memorial Scholarship will be awarded once again this Spring. Two $250.00 scholarships are awarded as a memorial to the great Knight, past Financial Secretary, and HPGK, the late Rudolph “Rudy” Classen. The criteria for receiving this scholarship are as follows:
(1) All students going from a Catholic school into a Catholic high school (8th or 9th grade) are eligible.
(2) A 250 word essay entitled “What my Catholic education means to me” will be reviewed by the committee consisting of the Chaplain, Grand Knight and Chancellor. Should a conflict of interest occur, or at the request of one of the committee members, the Chaplain will appoint a Marquette member in good standing as a substitute.
(3) Essays are to be presented no later than the June general meeting to the Deputy Grand Knight. In the event of multiple entries, the Deputy Grand Knight will code the entries to assure anonymity, before presenting the essays to the Grand Knight. Should there be a conflict of interest involving the Deputy Grand Knight then a trustee will be appointed to collect the essays.
(4) The scholarships will be awarded at the Spring Quarterly communion, date and location to be determined by the Church director and Chaplain.
Taste of Marquette
Date to be determined: Summer 2011
Annual Dinner and Charity Auction
Marquette Crawfish Boil
Date to be determined: Spring/Summer 2011
Annual Crawfish Boil
Seminarian Fund
Deadline: June 2011
Marquette supports vocations through Marquette's Annual Seminarian Fund. Your donations are appreciated The receipient for 2010 was Paul Clark. We wish Paul the best of luck. | 
Paul Clark |
Each year Marquette asks its members to support vocations. This Easter season is a perfect time to reflect on the many services and blessings that Brother Knights have received from the Religious. lt is also the perfect time to make a personal commitment to ensure that Catholic clergy will be available to meet our future needs.
For 30 years, the Seminarian Fund has been Marquette's way of saying "thank you" to Catholic men who aspire to server the Church. Last year, the Marquette membership was very generous in its support of vocations.
We hope that you will help us continue a wonderful Marquette tradition of assisting young men on their journey to the priesthood. Solidarity and support of religious vocations is a knightly trait and a blessing of the Catholic Church.
Please send your donations to: Eric Snyder, 209 Tartan Drive, Metairie. LA. 70003. Make your check out to Marquette Counctl #1437 with Seminary Fund noted on the check. You may also donate at the meetings.
Installation of Officers
Date to be determined: June 2011
6 p.m. at the Council Hall
Each year Marquette installs its new officers.
The event, include Mass, the installation ceremony, a presentation of awards, and a reception with food and drinks.
The following officers were installed on June 26, 2010:
Grand Knight | Jerry Vadell |
Deputy Grand Knight | Shane Collins |
Chancellor | Eric Snyder |
Financial Secretary | Phil Jones |
Recorder | Leon Mathes |
Warden | Justin LaGrange |
Treasurer | David Grego, PGK |
Lecturer | Mark Carver |
Advocate | Darryl Vadell |
Trustee, 1st Year | Francis Celino, PGK |
Trustee, 2nd Year | Louis Calato, PGK |
Trustee, 3rd Year | George Schindler, III, PGK |
Inside Guards | Tony Grego Dave Kondroik Dickie Abadie |
Outside Guards | George Schindler, IV Kenneth Beler, II Juan Munoz |
Blood Drive
To be determined: 2011
Please Donate Blood. Bring your friends, family, and spouses. All are invited to the Council Hall to donate blood. Yes, spouses are invited, but only Brother Knights may attend the Business Meeting. Doors Open at 6 p.m. | 
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Picnic
To be determined: Summer 2011
| Fun Food Swimming Horseshoe Tournament Sack Races Egg Toss | 
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Pizza Party a.k.a.“Mom’s Knight Out”
To be determined: Summer 2011
Door Opens at 6:00 P.M.
Cooking Starts at 7:00 P.M. Open Bar Give mom a night off from cooking and take the kids out for handmade pizza at the Council Home. No kids. No problem. All Brother Knights are invited! We supply the crusts and toppings, and how you make it is your choice. Sausage, Pepperoni, Canadian Bacon, Mozzarella, Cheddar, Onions, Mushrooms, Green Peppers, Artichokes, Pineapple, and of course lots of Anchovies, among other toppings will be available. $5 per family donation appreciated. Specially imported Italian Beer only $2.00 a bottle.
For details contact David Grego 504-554-1971 or Tony Grego 504-554-0453 Reserve your place by e-mail to drgrego@bellsouth.net. Let us know the ages of any children that you will bring so we can plan appropriate activities and entertainment. | 
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Transitional Diaconate Reception
To be determined: 2011
Notre Dame Seminary
Carrollton Ave.
New Orleans, LA
11 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Brother Knights are needed to provide assistance at this reception. Please support our future priests.
Wearing Knights of Columbus shirts is encouraged but not required.
Archbishop Gregory Aymond pictured with members of Marquette Council.
New Orleans Zephyrs Baseball
To be determined: 2011
Marquette Night at Zephyr Field . . buy me some peanuts and cracker jack, I don't care if I never get back . . . Baseball and fireworks with the New Orleans Zephyrs. | 
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