Fair Oaks Council 6066 Knights Year in Review

The Fair Oaks Knights of Columbus Council 6066

2018 / 2019 Year in review

& Introduction to the 2019 / 2020 Columbian Year

2019-2020 Council Officers Back Row from Left Treasurer, PGK Patrick Miles, Recorder Michael Karelius, Advocate Br. Bill Quiroz, Trustee PGK Frank Abi-Nader, Chaplain Rev. Fr. Aldrin Basarte, Grand Knight Michael Ochoa, District 7 Deputy John Brennan, Trustee PGK Bruce Fairchild, Outside Guard Troy Olsen, Inside Guard Rex Dinneny Front Row from left Deputy Grand Knight Danny Styer, Chancellor Tony Martin, Financial Secretary Patrick Wagner, Trustee Andrew Cunha, Warden David Wagner

Fair Oaks Council # 6066 P.O. Box 1180 Fair Oaks, Ca 95628

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June Knights of the month for their effort with the St. Mel Rummage Sale, Worthy Trustee Bruce Fairchild, Worthy Treasurer Rod Tarrer, Worthy Brother Knight Tony Quezada. Family of the Month Worthy District Deputy and PGK John Brennan and family. May Knight of the Month Worthy Brother Knight Andrew Cunha. Cer ficate of Apprecia on Awarded to Worthy Trustee Walt Schaff for his years of service as the former Navigator editor. Worthy PGK and Financial Secretary Pat Wagner in apprecia on of his service as GK for Columbian Year 2017/18.

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REMEMBER MEMBERSHIP! Now you can do it online...

By Membership Director. PGK SK Frank Abi-Nader

Like much of everything we do today you can do it online. You can sign up new members on line and even earn a $50 gift card. Please see the July 2018 issue of the Golden State Knightletter recently sent to you. Any member who recruits 5 members between now and September 30 will receive a $50.gift card for Knightgear and free shipping! Earn your Knightgear NOW! The new Online Membership initiative is live throughout the United States and Canada. A brief video accessible through the on-line Knightletter explains the program and how it can be used as a powerful tool to help our council recruit. It only takes 5 minutes to sign up a new member online. Visit our For Members page for more information.

Our stated goal by our Worthy Grand Knight Michael Ochoa, is 14 new members this Colombian year, 5 by November. We have a start. One new member, Brother Mark Montalvo was admitted into our ranks of Knighthood as a “follower of the Great Christopher Columbus” at the First Degree Admission ceremony on Tuesday July 3, 2018. If you haven’t met Brother Mark welcome him at our next general meeting, Every member is a member of the recruitment team. Have you invited someone to join the Knights of Columbus this month? Personal invitations always work best. Talk to them. Text them. Email them. You will find samples and more information on the For Members page. We all want to see our council grow and share with as many men as possible the rewards of Knighthood and bring men closer to Christ. Here is a DGK Pat Miles and New Brother Knight Mark Montallist of some events which present opportunities vo fittingly the degree honoree was SK Quinent Charles (QC) Miles, Pat’s father whom went to see our where your help is needed for recruitment: Lord this past June. Not only was QC a decorated • 7/29/2018 Membership Drive (coincides flyer in WWII but he was a well-respected educator with the Blood Drive Breakfast) back home in South Dakota. Brother Mark Montalvo is • 8/5/2018 Membership Drive (coincides the Finance Director for Sac State and also teaches an undergrad finance course. with coffee and donuts) • 9/29/2018 Octoberfest!!!

• 10/06/2018 School Harvest Festival • 10/7/2018 Membership Drive (coincides with coffee and donuts) Five events present opportunities to recruit at least one new member at each event and we will be on pace for our goal. Membership and recruitment material will be available at each event. Member help will be needed to engage men who are present and interest them in becoming a Knight. Let’s do it!

“Iron is sharpened by iron; one person sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17

By: Brother Andrew Cunha

Cursillo (short course in Chris anity) is a movement within the church that supports our walk of faith through a simple method (Piety, Study and Acon). The format includes a 3-day weekend filled with learning, growth, fellowship, and worship. It is a prac cal and remarkable experience!

It is different from other retreats, in that, the weekend doesn’t end on Sunday but con nues throughout the life of the “Cursillista” as described by the term “4th day” or the rest of your life. There are group/ friendship reunions held weekly or monthly where everyone supports your faith journey. The 4th day is focused on PRAYER, STUDY and ACTION. Cursillo has touched the life of millions of Catholics worldwide and has also been established by other faiths and organiza ons such as Catholic High Schools (Kairos), Marriage Encounter and many others. It is more than a movement; it is a lifestyle and greater commitment to our faith. There is a growing and vibrant community within the Sacramento diocese for both men and women.

Many council brothers have lived their weekend and con nue living their 4th day in their group mee ngs. Cursillo will help you with your prayer life and study. You are already preforming great ac on by the good works you do with the Knights of Columbus. I lived my weekend in 2015. I was on team 2017 where I meet Michael Ochoa. Because of Michael and my 4th day group, I became a Knight. I am on Team again this year, and I hope to see you.

Cursillo started in Spain in the 1940’s and, today, is a worldwide movement. The movement is recognized by the Pope as member of the Interna onal Catholic Organiza ons of the Pon fical Council for the Laity in Rome.

The Cursillo is supported by the Roman Catholic Church. It is joined to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Sacramento diocese.

For online informa on and registra on go to h p://www.sacramentocursillo.org or contact Denny Shunta at precursillo@sacramentocursillo.org or 916-952.4502.

Join us this fall for the next Men’s Weekend September 28-30 Jesuit Retreat Center, Applegate, CA

adoration and brew by: brother jeremey youngers

In June and July on the second Wednesday of the month our Brother Jeremy Youngers assembled a crew of men to join him in worship in our Adora on Chapel followed by fellowship.

Don’t miss the second best opportunity available to grow closer to God and the best possible opportunity for fellowship with great Godly men!

Mark your calendars for on August 8th at 7 PM to join August 2018 Navigator

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By GK Mike Ochoa

Our council obtained a volunteer booth at this year’s California Capital Air Show at Mather Field on September 21, 22 and 23. This year's Airshow is a three-day event celebra ng the 100th Anniversary of Mather Field, with lots of historic extras and a performance by the USAF Thunderbirds!

WE NEED 12 volunteers willing to make a 3 day commitment at this event.

This is an ALL DAY commitment but volunteers can NOW work 1 to all 3 day.

Volunteers will receive free admission, free parking, free lunch voucher and sodas while working at the Airshow and me to enjoy the show.

We're using SignUp.com to organize our shi s.

1) Click this link to see our Signup on SignUp.com: h p://signup.com/go/owrTQLg 2) Contact GK Mike Ochoa at 916-730-3178 or mnkochoa@pacbell.net

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Family of the Knight of the month August month August

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Brother Ken, Kathy and the Knutson family recognized during Oktoberfest 2018

by GK Mike

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Shining Star Award

Brother Marty Burgermyer’s accomplishment acknowledged during Oktoberfest 2018!

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Our Fair Oaks Council and St. Mel Sch earn money for our parish school at the 1

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at the Capital Airshow. 21 Volu and 9 council Knights, (some knights are (9/22-23) on the hot tarmac selling hot d Mel School. The food booth alone sold n pallets of water and soda!

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hool parents teamed together to 00th Anniversary of Mather Field

unteers consisting of 14 parents e also parents), worked 2 days dogs and novelties to benefit St. nearly 1000 hot dogs and over 2 Orienta on with Airshow Concession Manager "Twitch"

St. Mel parent Spencer Davis and our cooking crew! PGK Bruce, newest Brother Knight Rick Terry, Brother John Pretzel and Brother Aaron Knutson

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Our Council budget line for the Capitol Air Show, (44C) esƟmated the council would earn $1200 from the proceeds of the event this year however, we actually earned, $1,599.05, nearly double (99.54%) what the council made from the Airshow in 2017.

There was zero budget line in our council budget for this event and all proceeds are for St. Mel School. Thank you to the volunteers from our council and St. Mel School parent volunteers for the many hours selling over 1000 hotdog and two pallets of soda to make this happen!

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Ryan O’Brien By: Brother Pat Miles

We plan to have a special guest in attendance at the November 1st general membership meeting. Brother Ryan O’Brian, a member of our council, flew 35 combat missions as a B-24 navigator in Europe during World War II. His military decorations include: The French Legion of Honor (an award established by Na-

poleon Bonaparte), The Distinguished Flying Cross, four Air Medals, the Purple Heart, the Africa Mediterranean & European campaign Medal with three Battle Stars, and the Presidential Unit Citation.

Ryan was born on March 19, 1922, and grew up in Los Angeles. He graduated from Mount Carmel High School in the San Fernando Valley in 1941. He was offered a scholarship to play football for Loyola University, but turned it down because he wanted to join the Army-Air Corps Cadet Program. Air Corps recruiters told him he would have to wait to be drafted before he could apply; so he became an apprentice brick layer and got married. He was finally drafted in February 1943, and was accepted into the Cadet Program.

He attended basic training at Keesler Field, Mississippi, then entered the Cadet Program at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, where he obtained the equivalent of a 2-year degree in six months. There, he became fascinated with astronomy and asked to be

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trained as a navigator, but decided to switch to Bombardier because they allowed you to bring your family with you to the training course conducted at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas.

There were 600 students in his class at Ellington, but after two months they sent 250 of them, including Ryan, to the Pan American Navigator Training School at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida.

The course was six months long; they trained in sea planes. Upon graduation he received, his navigator wings and second lieutenant bars.

Next, he went to March Field, near Riverside, CA to be trained in the four-engine B-24 Liberator. That’s where he was joined up with his other crewmembers. Ryan (age 22) was the oldest officer, the Pilot (age 20) was also from Los Angeles, the Copilot (age 21) and Bombardier (age 19) were both from Seattle, WA. The six enlisted crewmembers ranged in age from 33 to 19. The 33-year old was nicknamed “Pops.”

After a dozen training flights at March, they were sent to Hamilton Field, near San Rafael, CA. There, they picked up a new B-24 and were issued side arms, then headed for Europe, via Newfoundland, the Azores, and Northern Africa. Their final destination was Terretta Field.

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(near Cerignola), on February 4, the Adriatic (eastern) 2016, he side of Italy (at about was inductthe same latitude as ed into the Naples), home of the th Masonry 484 Bomb Group.

Contractors Their first combat mission was flown Association on August 15, 1944; of America supporting General (MCAA) George Patton’s Hall of Third Army, fighting Fame. Ryan to dislodge German forces occupying the will be the southern coast of France. Ryan says that feature speaker at the St Mel’s Veterans Day ceremotheir most memorable combat missions nies following 8:30 a.m. Mass on Monday, were the bombing runs they made on the th Ploesti oil refineriess in Romania,, and the November 12 . day a lone German ME 109 fighter hterr plane made a kamikaze attack on them that missed sed d their B-24 by only y a few feet – Ryan yan n watched it happen penn looking out from ann overhead hatch – hee had gone up theree to try to see a dogfight ghtt between a P-38 and d an ME-109.

Ryan earned hiss Purple Heart on their heirr 25th combat mission on he was injured inn a crash landing that occurred about outt 15 minutes after takeoff, when they heyy had to feather (shut down) both en-gines on the right side of the plane anne because they were on fire. Their heiir final combat mission was flown onn March 15, 1945 – four days laterr hhee celebrated his 23rd birthday.

Ryan left Italy on April 12, 1945 – kthe same day that President Franklin D. Roosevelt died. He went d back to Los Angeles and resumed his career in the masonry profession. In 1963, he established the California Conference of Mason n Contractors Association, Inc. On November 2018 Navigator

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Knights of the month September

GK Mike and GK and Trustee David Murray

GK Mike and GK and Trustee Bruce Fairchild

Family of the month September By: Brother Mike Allison

Brother Ken, Kathy and the Knutson family recognized during Oktoberfest 2018 by GK Mike

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Support the Legion of Mary The Legion of Mary is a worldwide Catholic Organization that seeks to serve God and his Church through prayer, especially the Rosary and good works. Our mission is to foster holiness in our members and evangelize the Catholic faith under the Holy Spirit and in union with Mary. We meet weekly to pray the Rosary and receive an assignment of 2 hours a week, such as visitation to convalescent hospitals and homes to pray the Rosary and bring Holy Communion to the sick..

Our Brother Knights, especially those whom are retired and can make time during the work week are encouraged to volunteer for this ministry.

Please contact Brother Bill Savage or his wife Joyce, joycesav@sbcglobal.net if you can help.

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Clara’s House

By GK Mike Ochoa After the 9/29 move of Clara’s house and right before our November General Meeting I had the honor to meet with Sister Kathy Wood and St. Mel core volunteer Marth (Marti) Rusnak. I visited them to see how their transition was going after their recent relocation from their previous mid-town location to now the second floor of Pioneer Church at 27th and L streets. I got to discover how the clinic is run and the impact it has on the people they see. As I’m certain you understand the cost of doing business in the medical industry is very expensive. And Sister Kathy and her pool of volunteers are surviving on a shoestring budget to serve the marginalized who fall between the healthcare cracks, such as homeless, undocumented workers and others. I found the Holy Spirit has provided the clinic ways to say afloat. I also found this ministry does need some help. Unlike the Carmelite Auxiliary whom our council provided assistance for their primary luncheon fundraiser this year, Clara’s house does not have a standing “fundraiser” to raise money for their ministry. I’m hopeful next year our event calendar can include an event to help this wonderful ministry more formally. But, at the same time, I am very thankful our Council was able to support the moving costs for Clara’s house using funds allotted for our health service ministry.

issue to our council technology committee. They need some help with an intercom system because the one they have now is kinda old school. _______________________________________________

Helping our Parish in their Faith Formation Faith Director Chuck Friedrich

To help the parish offset the cost purchasing for our fellow St. Mel parishioners the Matthew Kelly book titled "The Biggest Lie in Christianity” our Council Faith Director may submit a request for reimbursement for the funds available in our Faith Director Activities Budget of $100 (Budget Line 61B), plus an additional $400 available in the "Director Activities Miscellaneous Funds" (Budget Line 61G). Currently our Council Brother Knight Dan Styer made over $1500 investment of his own money for enough books for our parish.

Knowing in previous years the council directors budget is hardly spent a reimbursement request for $500 may be submitted at our next Council meeting on 12/8 for consideration when bills are paid.

Faith Director, Brother Chuck Friedrich at 916-635-7791 or

There are some things we can still do for sister Kathy and Clara’s house. For example you can volunteer. They need people that can assist with nursing, office personnel type duties, marketing, grant writing and more. If you or any of our family members are able to donate time and talents to this health ministry please contact Marti Rusnak at 916-2062856 or martirusnak@att.net. technology which I rczking@att.net. am going to refer an December 2018 Navigator

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Wildfires in Paradise California

By GK Mike Ochoa

the United States have donated money and gift cards and they are eternally grateful for the charity provided to his community. Because of GK Jimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s background in fundraising, he is assisting St. Thomas More parish to establish a special 501C(3) status to accept large contributions and has done an exemplary job managing the distribution of monies and items to his council.

Providentially because of GK Jims past experience he joked he is a new knight, serving in just his second year in our order he was elected Grand Knight this past July. Talk about having the right man for the job at the right time!

He said at this time, sending money or gift cards is still vitally important since the first wave of contributions is about to end. He said a second wave of money is

Council 7773 and our neighbors at St. Thomas More in Paradise experienced firsthand a devastating wildfire that destroyed their community. Sixty-Nine families from the council either lost their homes or have been displaced by the fire, including GK Jim Collins who said they have not been allowed back in their homes since the fires swept through their community in late November. They can only check damage with the aid of relief organization drones. GK Jim did say, the first wave of financial support has come to his council already. Checks for individual council members approved for relief through California Columbian Charities have been filtering in. Some amounting to $3000 per family. He also said relief was provided by several bay area councils that sent over $10,000 in gift cards and back packs directly to the council.

As those in our council might empathize with GK Jim who said when I spoke to him the contributions of gift cards have been his greatest blessing simply because the process for distributing cash, even if received from California Columbian Charities is difficult to perform quickly.

Image our process for gaining trustee and council approvals before we write a check. Then think about the financial secretary and treasurer Council 7773 GK: Jim Collins, Fr. Godwin, Lauren Gregorio & Plant Manager Greg in his council, whom also were impacted by the Kidder fires, to find time to administer the cash disbursement process for knights and their families in need. GK Jim and his officer team have gone be- needed to help with big ticket items, such as helping yond the call of duty. GK Jim did say the process for knights with down payments for cars destroyed by the getting the California Columbian Charities checks to fire and other large purchases. I did inquire if he needhis members was getting easier, but he still fields calls ed our council to physically make the journey to Parafrom knight every day seeking status of assistance dise to help clean up yet. He said, for now, no. But checks. heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s certain they will need some help once they are GK Jim also said councils and assemblies from across allowed to go back to their homes. I asked him to keep us in the loop and promised to check back again to see how things are going.

As you may or may not know, Council 7773 has a special Fair Oaks connection GK Jim Collins was once neighbors to Father McSweeny and they are great friends. As the media attention wans from this dire situation please keep our brothers and sisters, their families, emergency responders and all those effected by this disaster in your prayers. Please visit http:// www.stmparadise.org/ for more information. We will be voting this coming meeting on 12/8 to send $2500 to Council 7773. Your support for this worthy cause is Status in front of More House appreciated.

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Most recent Knights pose with GK Mike a er comple ng their Forma on and Knighthood degrees today in Vacaville. Congratula ons Brs Andrew, Sean, Ben and Malcolm! #Unity #Fraternity

Grand Knight and Habit for Humanity Chairman Michael Ochoa and his wife Karen at the @sachabitat #HammyAwards ge ng ready for the show to start!

DGK Pat Miles speaking at the “Celebrate Na on” about his background during his me of service to our na on. While studying to be a teacher, to follow in his dads foot steps, he was dra ed. He also spoke about the value of listen to teachers.

“Iron is sharpened by iron; one person sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17

In the picture right to le , BR. Daniel Styer, BR. Ben Pelka, and BR. James Carroll helping at the walk for life.

BR. Dave Murray Michael Faber, Tony Quezada and GK. Michael Ochoa

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Tony Quezada and BR. Malcolm MacDonald

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Congratula ons to Brother Emil Alisangco for receiving our December Knight of the Month Award for @KofCCouncil6066 Br. Emil not only teaches CFF, he is constantly seeking ways to help at events and council mee ngs!

By: Brother Mike Allison

Family of the month

GK Mike had the honor to present the Crumleys with Family of the Month for December 2018. Br. Doug and his wife Monica are a profound example of a faith-filled Catholic family to our council and parish community.

“Iron is sharpened by iron; one person sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17

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PGK,PFS Dennis Reibold with wife Arlene at the Parish Volunteer Thank you Dinner.

GK Mike with wife Karen, FS Pat and Dorothy Wagner, DGK Pat Miles and Chancellor Frank AbiNader at the St. Mel School Auc on.

PGK, FS Pat received the Columbian Award on behalf of our council for 2018 from District 6 DD SK John Brennan

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Super Bowl 2019

WOODEN CROSSES

By GK Michael Ochoa

For those brother Knights that did not make it to the 50th Anniversary, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worry we have a cross for you. But, to get one, you need to come to our General Business Meetings the first Thursday of each monthâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;6:00 PM dinner, 7:00 PM meeting start!

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Congratula ons to one of our newest brother knights, Br. Rick Terry for receiving our Knight of the Month Award for his help with the Super Bowl and Free Throw Compe on.

Family of the month

GK Mike had the honor to present Family of the Month to Chancellor Frank Abi-Nader.

“Iron is sharpened by iron; one person sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17

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St. Patrick’s Day Dinner On Saturday March 17th, our council held its annual St. Patrick’s Dinner in the St. Mel Parish Center. Once again, the event was a great success, serving about 140 guests, and raising about $2500 for charity.

Our musical entertainment for the evening was DJ’d

by Bro. Andrew Cuhna, who assembled a charming mix of Irish tunes. After dinner, while our guests were enjoying their dessert, we were further entertained by the dancers from the Kennelly School of Irish Dance.

As always, they put on a delightful show. Kennelly School has been dancing for us for many years and

PGK Chris Ward and our usual crew decorated the hall. The kitchen crew, led by our enthusiastic chief chef, Christine Brennan helped by her husband, PGK John Brennan, PGK Bruce Fairchild and Bro. Marcus Munoz, all arrived at the Parish Center early to prepare our meal of specially seasoned corned beef, potatoes, carrots, rigatoni with meat sauce, and split pea & ham soup. Dorothy Wagner helped organize has included several dancers from St. Mel School. this year’s Following the dancers, we held our cash and prize rafRaffle fle drawing MC’d by PGK John Brennan. This year prizes. we offered $100 and 2 $50 cash prizes. In addition, As our we had around 25 great raffle prizes that were very guests generously donated by Knights of our council and filed into their wives. In the background we had many helpers the Center after the Saturday 4:30 PM Mass, cleaning up, including Bro. Jim Jackson and PGK Bill they were greeted at the door by PGK Pat Waka.

Wagner and Michelle Lehman who checked their dinner tickets and directed them into Thanks, again, to the hall. Dorothy Wagner took on the duty everyone who donatof selling raffle and SK Pat Miles sold drink ed, volunteered and tickets during the dinner. After all guests attended again this had located their tables, many found their year. way to the bar, staffed this year by our Bro. Denis Shunta. At 6:00 PM, we brought out the corned beef and side dishes, served by Bro. Malcolm MacDonald, Matt and Joey Brennan, and Joey, George, and Madeline Wagner with a special blessing from Fr. Aldrin Basarte before we began our meal. We were thrilled to be joined by our favorite Irish, Father Liam McSweeney, Father Patrick O’Connor and Sister Kathleen O’Dwyer.

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Knight of the month

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Congratula ons to Br. Trevor Harris for receiving our Knight of the Month Award for his many hours of volunteer work and willingness to help when help is needed.

Welcome to our Newest brother Knights

Le to right- GK Michael Ochoa and Chancellor Frank Abi-Nader welcomes Br Sergio Perera Carrilo , Br August Caryl, Br Richard Phelps. **not in the photo** Br Ronald Klein, and Br Robert “Tony” Mar n** to our Council.

“Iron is sharpened by iron; one person sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17

FRIDAY NIGHT LENTEN

FISH FRY

~ COME HUNGRY ~ AFTER STATIONS OF THE CROSS IT’S THE BEST YOU’LL EVER TASTE Six Fridays March 8th to April 12th

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7:30 until 9 PM

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Beer battered deep fried cod or Oven roasted tilapia French Fries or Baked Potatoes and toppings Mixed Salad Desserts Assorted condiments and rolls Soda, Coffee, Milk

Buy your ticket in advance after Mass

Brought to you by the Fair Oaks Knights of Columbus Council 6066 and several parish ministries .

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Announcing the Knights of Columbus Council #6066 2019 Scholarships The Knights of Columbus, Fair Oaks Council #6066, have established two scholarships for graduating eighth grade students who will be attending a Catholic high school in the fall. The first provides $4,500 over four years and the second is $1,000 for one year. The scholarships are available to eighth grade students whose families are registered members of St. Mel Parish or whose father is a member in-good-standing of Council #6066.

Interested students and families may pick up application forms, including more detailed information, from either the St. Mel School or the St. Mel Parish Office. Completed applications must be postmarked no later than May 1, 2019. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByL1L5gX6h92eVhUUUFKNXJ6R2RYOUhGOWtZZk5YLVV3VE9J/view

Wheelchair Sunday Pancake Breakfast - April 7th Council #6066 will be holding our annual Pancake Breakfast to support the American Wheelchair Mission on Sunday, April 7th, after the 8am and 10am masses in the Parish Center. Last year the efforts of our volunteers and, the generous tax-deductible donations of our patrons, resulted in our ability to deliver 10 new wheelchairs to veterans and other individuals in need of mobility. Normally these same 10 wheelchairs would cost over $5,000 in a medical supply store but, because the Knights of Columbus through the American Wheelchair Mission is able to purchase these chairs by the container load the individual price is reduced to approximately $150 each. I hope that you and your families will come and support this worthy cause.

For more information visit: https://amwheelchair.org/knights-of-columbus/ Our menu this year will be: Pancakes, Waffles, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Bacon, Fruit, Orange Juice, Coffee and Tea. The cost will be: $5/Adult, $3/Child, $15/Family. Additional tax-deductible donations will be gladly accepted To make this event work I need your help. Please consider volunteering for one of the following tasks: •

Set up

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Kitchen crew

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Collecting Money

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Clean up

The set up and kitchen crews should plan to be at the Parish Center no later than 7:00am. Clean up crew should arrive no later than 11:00am.

Please sign up using the Council #6066 app or by contacting: Bruce Fairchild (916) 769-6300 or Michael Ochoa (916) 7303178 SK Bruce Fairchild Event Chairman April 2019 Navigator

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ask any of our deacons they will tell you, If theyouattendance at Stations of the Cross was up.

The fish fry is a motivating factor to get our brothers and sisters to spend their Fridays in Church and with their faith community. Moreover, yes we filled that Doheny Hall for 6 weeks!

But I have to say, the fun wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just made by those attending our fish frys. Ask any of those 39 volunteers

you, next year make the time and get involved.

I thank everyone who helped this event. I especially thank my family for donating your time both in helping at the event and the sacrifice while I was away. Finally, I want to thank my boss who I think sometimes thought I was moonlighting as a restaurateur rather than volunteering my time at church!

how much fun they had! Working the fish fry was great fun. Sure, we worked hard, but we did it with enthusiasm and teamwork. We shared the same purpose. If you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t remember the last time you volunteered for something that brought you joy I challenge May 2019 Navigator

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Knight of the month

By: Brother Mike Allison

Brother Gary McCollum, GK Michael Ochoa and Brother Ken Knutson Not pictured: Michael Karelius and Brother Jim Phillips

Family of the month

Brother Gary and Brenda McCollum with son ndrew far le and son oug far right with wife Stephanie and adorable daughter.

Not pictured daughter Stephanie â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iron is sharpened by iron; one person sharpens another.â&#x20AC;? Proverbs 27:17

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iron is sharpened by iron; one person sharpens another.â&#x20AC;? Proverbs 27:17

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Wheelchair Sunday Pancake Breakfast April 7th

person or $500 for a sponsored table of 8. Sponsored tables have their wine provided as well as special dessert trays, and will be given preference to have a seminarian/ priest/religious sit at their table. If you are unable to atBy, SK Bruce Fairchild tend, perhaps you could pay for someone with limited Thank you to everyone who joined us April 7nd for our funds. annual Pancake Breakfast to support the American All proceeds from this annual event helps ensure that the Wheelchair Mission through the Knights of Columbus.

Vocations Ministry at St. Mel continues to offer reThere are 100 Million people in the world who need a sources to those discerning God’s call. Additionally, the wheelchair but cannot afford one. The American Wheel- monies this year will go toward the reception on June 2 chair Mission is a non-profit organization with a goal to for our very own Dean Marshall after his ordination. deliver brand new, free wheelchairs and mobility aids to physically disabled children, teens and adults throughout ______________________________________________ the world who are without mobility or the means to acA son of St. Mel to be ordained quire a wheelchair. Since 2003, the Knights of Columbus has funded the delivery of tens of thousands of to the Priesthood this June wheelchairs around the world, and right here at home.

A nine-day novena will begin on May 22-31 for Thousands of veterans and their families across the United States in need of wheelchairs have received new mo- Deacon Dean Marshall as he prepares for his ordination bility, and honor the Knights with to the priesthood. Look for the novena in the pews and the vestibule beginning May 18. their thanks and prayers.

Through the volunteer efforts of On Tuesday, May 28, at 7 p.m. St. Mel is hosting a Holy Council 6066 and the generous Hour for the 2019 Ordinands. contributions from many individuThis is a time to gather round al St. Mel parishioners and brother our soon to be new priests and Knights, this year we will be maksurround them with our prayers. ing a contribution of just under Light refreshments will be avail$2,400 to this very worthy cause. able afterward.

At our significantly discounted price of $150 per wheelDeacon Dean J.B. Marshall, a chair, this translates into 16 lives that will be positively parishioner of St. Mel Parish, is transformed by your generous efforts. I am so proud of scheduled to be ordained to the all the volunteers who came early and stayed until the priesthood on Saturday, June 1, very end for the contribution of your time and talents to 2019, 10 am at the Cathedral of this effort. Thanks also to those who attended and made the Blessed Sacrament. All are a financial donation to this worthwhile effort to bring invited to attend this special ochope and mobility. casion, and no tickets are required. Bishop Soto will also ____________________________________________ ordain Deacon Steven Wood (home parish St. Theresa in Calling all Knights (and wives Auburn), Deacon Manuel Rodriguez (home parish St. Basil, Vallejo) to the priesthood and Ryan Patrick Mahar and families) (home parish St. Patrick, Grass Valley) to the TransitionPlease join us on Saturday, May 18, 2019 for our 3rd al Diaconate.

Annual Vocations Ministry Dinner with our semi- On Sunday, June 2, 2019, at the 10 am Mass, Father narians & religious art silent auction. This year, Marshall will offer his first Mass of Thanksgiving here at you will hear from our seminarians their discern- St. Mel. Mass will probably last 1 ½ hours and is truly a ment path on their way to the vocation of Priest- joyful celebration. Dean has invited several of his fellow hood. We will also be joined by the Diocesan Vocations seminarians as well as some of the priests from Mt. AnOffice staff, Father Memo Hernandez, Sister Maria and gel to assist him at this Mass.

Marisela. We have invited several religious sisters to join us as well. Additionally, we have obtained several The Vocations Ministry will host the reception in the pieces of art done by priests, religious, seminarians, and Parish Center after this Mass from 11:30-2 pm. Please those discerning a vocation to the religious life which we RSVP to the office no later than Tuesday, May 28, to will auction off. This allows you to take a piece of sa- ensure that we have enough food to go around. Seating cred art home with you. Hopefully, the artists will be is limited to 250, so please RSVP early. A suggested donation of $5 per person is requested and can be paid at able to join us as well. the office.

Tickets are on sale now through May 13 and are $30 per “Iron is sharpened by iron; one person sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iron is sharpened by iron; one person sharpens another.â&#x20AC;? Proverbs 27:17

Deacon Dean Marshall the week before his ordination during the holy hour and benediction on May 28 2019.

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Council & Our Community Knights who attended the Men Day of Faith

Brother Andrew Cunha rec shining star award.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iron is sharpened by iron; one person sharpens another.â&#x20AC;? Proverbs 27:17

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iron is sharpened by iron; one person sharpens another.â&#x20AC;? Proverbs 27:17

Our new Br. Michael Faber and his family.

Please join us in welcoming them to our council

Our new Brother Claude Jones and his Family. Please join us in welcoming them to our council

eived the .

We reachHG our goal of 100 donationV to Blood Source/ Vitalant. Thank you to our council and community for your VXSSRUW

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Knights of the Month

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Br. Jim Philips, BR. Michael Karelius, PGK Bruce Fairchild receiving their Knight of the month award.

Family of the Month

Brian and Jeanne are an integral part of our parish community. They have raised a beautiful, tight-knit, Christ centered family and are a loving example to our council and parish community. As a family with eight children, many of them grown, they can still be seen attending mass together as much as they can. Throughout the years the boys have participated in various ministries including a steady run of alter servers. Their youngest and only daughter Elisabeth is involved in parish life including the young adult ministry and she recently lived her Cursillo weekend. In fact, more than half of the family, including both Jeanne and Brian have lived their Cursillo weekend. Jeanne also leads the parish Vocations Committee and is involved with several other ministries across the parish. Brian, Ben and David are all members of our Fair Oaks council. David is currently a Marine severing our country and Ben is currently in Mount Angels Seminary in Oregon. The Knights of Columbus and St. Mel parish love and appreciate Condon family.

Congratulations!

“Iron is sharpened by iron; one person sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17

â&#x20AC;&#x153;For the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.â&#x20AC;? Mark 10:45

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GK Mike donated platelets at Vitalant.

DGK Pat Miles welcomes council new Br. Knight Claude Jones at his first council meeting! Br. Claude joined the Knights of Columbus via www.kofc.org/joinus

Brother Father Dean rockin it!!! We are proud to say you are from our Parish and K of C Council. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.â&#x20AC;? Mark 10:45

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Knight of the month

DGK Pat Miles and District 7 Deputy John Brennan recognize Br. Sergio Perera as the May Knight of the Month. As one of our council newer transfers from the bay area, Br. Sergio jumped right in to chair the Mother's and Father's Day, Spiritual Bouquet remembrance cards. He did a great job for this long standing council and parish tradition. Thanks Br. Sergio!!

By: Brother Mike Allison

Family of the month

The Murray family amazes our parish community by the way they help in the formation of our youth and young adults. Both Jenni and Br. Dave influenced so many lives it's difficult to put a number on it. Jenni's leadership of the Vocations Committee has reaped many rewards for our parish; including assisting and encouraging several young men to enroll in the seminary. Several became priests in our diocese. Br. Dave is very supportive the vocations ministry too; often he and Jenni have taken several trips to Mt. Angel Seminary in Oregon to visit our parish seminarians. They treat the like family! Br. has even become the renowned "Cookie" aficionado because of his cookie distribution when he visits. Finally, and just as important, is the Murray family dedication to the St. Mel parish Altar Server program. Both Jenni and Dave have taken the formation of our parish altar servers to a new level. Between Jenni's organization and Br. Dave's ability to apply the knowledge he received as a trained Diocesan catechist to the Parish 8th grade confirmation class, they are able relate to the children and reach them like no other parish ministry. Both Jenni and Dave demonstrate to our council and parish how to get the younger generation involved in our faith. They get the youth excited to serve in the mass with both reverence and enthusiasm! Because of their efforts, the St. Mel Altar Sever program is the model for the Diocese of Sacramento. They are truly worthy of Family of the Month recognition. Congratulations! â&#x20AC;&#x153;For the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.â&#x20AC;? Mark 10:45

â&#x20AC;&#x153;For the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.â&#x20AC;? Mark 10:45

The Wagner Family, 201819 Family of the Year.

Trevor Harris, 2018-19 Knight Of The Year

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;For the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.â&#x20AC;? Mark 10:45

â&#x20AC;&#x153;For the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.â&#x20AC;? Mark 10:45

Pat Sleeping on the job

District 6 and 7 Meeting

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Summer Parish Drive, August 4th

By Br. Chris Ward

How long have you been a Knight? Do you remember brothers Al Dennis or Lloyd Bousilman? How about Joe Fernandez or Earl Grass? Before your time? Maybe brothers Dennis Reibold and Dwight McCormick.

What do they all have in common? They were there every Sunday Blood Drive and Pancake Breakfast when they were around. Why? Because they knew that their selfless act of a lifesaving blood donation was going to change the lives of people in their community all over northern California. Gentlemen (and families), we have a legacy to perpetuate. Many patients suffer from life threatening illnesses that need Blood. Summer is a particularly tough time- regular blood donors are on vacation and mass blood drives at the mall or schools just don't draw as many donors. The need for donations is constant and you can make a difference on Sunday, August 4th here at St. Mel. DONATE BLOOD between 8:15AM and 11:30AM in Doheny Hall. This is a work of charity and love that doesn't require more than an hour of your time. Breakfast is free to all donors. Can't donate or just want to help at the Breakfast, I can use a few, good volunteers to help.

Call me, Chris Ward at 916-834-1772 or e-mail me at wardchrisj@hotmail.com. Continue our legacy this summer-DONATE BLOOD!

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Habitat for Humanity By: GK Michael Ochoa, Coordinator

Our council is now soliciting interest from any parish member, 16 years old and older who would like to assist with the Habitat for Humanity “Build for Unity” construction of homes. Now that fundraising for Build for Unity 2019 is 60% of their $220K goal construction will begin in September. If you would like to be added to the list of volunteers, please contact GK Mike Ochoa at 916-730-3178 / MNKOchoa@pacbell.net. To help financially either download a pledge form here http:// www.norcalknights.org/2019-kofc-habitat-forhumanity-pledge-sheets.pdf and return to GK Mike or donate directly to this 501(c)3 online at https:// www.classy.org/give/197769/#!/donation/checkout.

This is an inter-faith build to provide a home to two deserving families in our greater community. Learn more at https://habitatgreatersac.org/get-involved/ buildforunity/ Join our Council, It’s fun and rewarding to help our community!!!

“For the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45

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Vacation Bible School

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When Sonja asked me if the Knights could provide a meal to the youth volunteers, I jumped at the chance.

After all, our own children reaped the benefit of all the hard work of her cadre of moms, dads, scouts, the parish office and many more. It was amazing to see so many excellent stewards at St. Mel volunteering time and talent to improve the youth ministry and children’s programs at the Parish.

Vacation Bible School (VBS) was a great success!

Our council congratulates and thanks Sonja Herne, Jaden Herne and Michael D’Incecco for spearheading VBS and giving it life. Several of our knights’ grandchildren, children, nieces and nephews participated in VBS, we can’t thank them enough for making this happen. It’s one thing to have a great idea, but it Many thanks to Br. Chuck Friedrich, Br. Deni Shunta, something much more when that idea is turned into an SK John and Rosalie Atilano, SK Chris Ward, SK Michael Karelius, and my wife Karen Ochoa for joining tangible event! me in serving BBQ Hot Dogs and Hamburgers to a As some of you might know, my son Mikey is an 8th hungry crew! They needed a good meal before they grader at St. Mel School this year. VBS was also a started disassembling the many decorations they had perfect opportunity for him, and several of his current inside the large Doheny Hall, lunch room and play and former classmates, to pitch in and make a differ- areas. It was remarkable to see the transformation ence to the young children attending the camp. Youth they did to these typically drab “gym” like spaces! volunteers totaled 27. Compare that to the 41 young Even more remarkable was the joy I witnessed in the children that went through the program and you get an eyes of so many children excited to learn about our awesome student to volunteer ratio!

Lord in a welcoming, safe and fun environment.

“For the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45

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Year Long Blood Drive (Parish School Fundraiser) Location Off site donation centers General Meeting Location Parish Center Date: 1st Thursday Each Month Business Meeting Location Parish Center Conference Room Date 3rd Thursday Each Month Admissions Degree Location Parish Center Date: 2nd Tuesday Each Month STVdP Food Basket Collections Location Vestibule Date Last Sunday Each Month Family Sunday dinner/potluck Location TBD Date: Bi-Monthly

Quarterly Pancake Breakfast (Replacing Monthly Cup of Joe) Location Parish Center Date: 8/4, 11/3, 3/1, 6/7

Seasonal Christmas Card Sales Begin Location: Church Kiosk Date: 10/26 thru 12/15 NOTES: Consider kiosk at Weekly Cup of Joe Mode, OK with Bob Super Bowl Sunday / Football Raffle Tickets (General Fund Raiser) Location: Church Kiosk Date: 9/5 thru 2/2 Consecration to the holy Family Location: Mass / Home Date: 3/1—4/5

July Officer installation Dinner & FOM and FOY Mass Location Parish Center and Church Date: 7/14 New Event – Preschool Car Wash (Preschool Fundraiser) Location Parish Center Parking Lot Date: 7/27 & 7/28

August Golf Tournament (Veterans Fundraiser and General Fund) Off Site Date: 8/3 Blood Drive & Pancake Breakfast (General Fund) Location Doheny Hall Large and Small Date: 8/4

September Family Sunday dinner/potluck (Fr. Aldrin’s Bday) Location: TBD

World Day of Prayer Off Site Date: 9/11 Cursillo Retreat Off Site Date: 9/19-9/22 Carmelite Lunch (Auxiliary Fundraiser, KofC Provides Food) Location Parish Center 9/28 Super Bowl Sunday / Football Raffle Tickets (General Fund Raiser) Location: Church Kiosk Date: Each Weekend

October Oktoberfest (Parish Fund Fundraiser) Location: Parish Center 10/5 Tootsie Roll ID Drive Begins (Disability Fundraiser) Location: Off Site Date: 10/18-20 Christmas Card Sales Begin Location: Church Kiosk Date: 10/26 thru 12/15 Super Bowl Sunday / Football Raffle Tickets (General Fund Raiser) Location: Church Kiosk Date: Each Weekend

November Pancake Breakfast Location Parish Center Date 11/3 Memorial Mass (Saturday) Location Church & Parish Center Date: 11/9 ID Drive Spaghetti Dinner Location Parish Center Date 11/9 Family Sunday dinner/potluck Location TBD Date: 11/10 Veterans Day Mass (Monday) Location Church Date 11/11 Christmas Card Sales Continue Location: Church Kiosk Date: Each Weekend Super Bowl Sunday / Football Raffle Tickets (General Fund Raiser) Location: Church Kiosk Date: Each Weekend

December

“For the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45

“For the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45 KofC Christmas Party and Toy Drive Location Parish Center 12/7 A Christmas Celebration Event (Parish Run) – Keep Christ in Christmas/Recruiting Location Parish Center Date 12/14 & 12/15 Christmas Card Sales Continue Location: Church Kiosk Date: Ends Weekend of 12/15 Super Bowl Sunday / Football Raffle Tickets (General Fund Raiser) Location: Church Kiosk Date: Each Weekend

Lenten Fish Fry Location: Small Hall Date 3/13 St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Location: Parish Center Date 3/14 Lenten Fish Fry Location: Small Hall Date 3/20 Lenten Fish Fry Location: Small Hall Date 3/27

April Lenten Fish Fry Location: Small Hall Date 4/3 Easter April Date 4/12 Family Sunday dinner/potluck and Fish Fry Appreciation Location: TBD Date: 4/19 Mother’s Day Spiritual Bouquets Location: Church Kiosk Date: 4/25 & 4/26

January Family Sunday dinner/potluck Location: TBD Date: 1/12 Novena For Life Location: Home Date: 1/16—1/25 Free Throw Competition Location Doheny Hall Date 1/19 Catholic Schools Week Begins Location School Date 1/26 Membership Drive Location Parish Vestibule 1/25 & 1/26 Walk for Life Location Off Site Date 1/25 Super Bowl Sunday / Football Raffle Tickets (General Fund Raiser) Location: Church Kiosk Date: Each Weekend

May Mother’s Day Spiritual Bouquets Location: Church Kiosk Date: 5/1 & 4/2 Mother’s Appreciation Luncheon Location: Parish Center Date: 5/2

June Father’s Day Spiritual Bouquets Location: Church Kiosk Date: 6/6-6 & 6/13 & 14 KofC Breakfast & Summer Day Membership Drive Location Parish Center Date: 6/7 Rummage Sale Location: Doheny Hall and Small Hall Date: 6/26 thru 28

February

March

Scout Sunday (AM) Location Parish Center Date 2/2 Super Bowl Sunday (PM) Location: Parish Center Parking Lot (AM) Parish Center PM Date: 2/2 Claire’s House and Joshua Luncheon (Health Ministry Fundraiser) Notable Other/Parish/School Events: Date: 2/15 School Auction on 11/16 Lenten Fish Fry School Crab feed on 2/8 Location: Small Hall A Christmas Celebration Event (Parish Run) 12/14 & 15 Date 2/28 California International Marathon 12/8 Wheel Breakfast & Founder’s Day Membership Drive Location Parish Center Date: 3/8

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If you would like to know more about our Council our latest monthly newsletter the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Navigatorâ&#x20AC;? is found on our website at www.kofc6066.org.

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To learn more about becoming a Knight or joining our council contact GK Michael Ochoa at 916-730-3178, Membership Director Tony Martin at 209-200-5273