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Nassau Chapter Bulletin Contest for 2018 - 2019
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Nassau Chapter Memorial Mass
BJ’s Discounted Membership Promotion
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Nassau County NY
Knights of Columbus
Nassau County is led by two separate, co-equal entities
The Nassau Chapter and the Nassau Conference
The Nassau Chapter represents the Fraternal arm of the Order. Chapters are recognized by Supreme Council and are responsible for the day to day fraternal activities of its member Councils. Various programs, such as Fraternal Assistance, Scholarship, Blood Drives, Pro-Life Initiatives, Social functions, Church, etc., are organized and facilitated by the Chapter. Each program should have Charity as its core. Chapters are the visible Fraternal, Charitable face of our Order. The Nassau Chapter meets monthly on the third Friday of the month, hosted by a different Member Council each month.
The Nassau Conference represents the political arm of the Order. Conferences are NOT recognized by Supreme Council. They are in charge of political appointments on behalf of the State Deputy and in NYS, are in sync with the other Conferences to elect our State Officers on an annual basis. Also, unlike Conferences in other States, the Nassau Conference facilitates the appointments of the County's District Deputies. (In most other states, the Chapters appoint District Deputies.). Conferences are not permitted to fundraise for the purpose of Charity. The Nassau conference meets twice per year.
The Nassau Conference represents the political arm of the Order. Conferences are NOT recognized by Supreme Council. They are in charge of political appointments on behalf of the State Deputy and in NYS, are in sync with the other Conferences to elect our State Officers on an annual basis. Also, unlike Conferences in other States, the Nassau Conference facilitates the appointments of the County's District Deputies. (In most other states, the Chapters appoint District Deputies.). Conferences are not permitted to fundraise for the purpose of Charity. The Nassau conference meets twice per year.
Both the Chapter and Conference work together to serve the overall needs of our Brother Knights in Nassau County.
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The Chapter believes in Charity, Unity Fraternity & Patriotism These are the Four Principles of the Knights of Columbus and the Four Reasons that through the Chapter members talents and generous works, the Nassau Chapter continues to be the flagship Chapter and Speeding Locomotive of Columbianism of New York State. Fr. McGivney would be very proud.
The chapter serves Councils located in Nassau County, Long Island, New York. Chapter Membership represents the nearly 18,000 members and their families among the 50 member councils in Nassau County, New York.
Mailing Address:
Nassau County Chapter Knights of Columbus
944 Shari Lane
East Meadow, NY 11554
Nassau County Chapter Knights of Columbus
944 Shari Lane
East Meadow, NY 11554
Phone: (516) 312-5375
Email: rbaron73@optonline.net
Email: rbaron73@optonline.net
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Nassau Chapter
Nassau Chapter
The Chapter President for the Columbian Year 2018 - 2019 is Ted Newkirk. The chapter serves Councils located in Nasssau County, Long Island, New York. Chapter Membership represents the nearly 18,000 members and their families among the 50 member councils in Nassau County, New York.
Nassau Chapter Officers
Chapter Meetings
Monthly Chapter meetings are held on the third Friday of each month starting at 8 P.M.. The meeting location varies from month to month as Member Councils share hosting Chapter meetings. Chapter
meetings are open to any and all Third Degree Brother Knights.
Chapter History
The Nassau Chapter was founded in 2001. The Nassau/Suffolk Chapter was originally made up of councils from both Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Its membership represented nearly 100 Long Island councils. Today, both Nassau and Suffolk Counties have their own separate Chapters.
Committees
Nassau Chapter Committees consist of Chapter Gear, Fraternal Assistance, Veterans Affairs, etc.
Chapter Committees
Nassau Chapter Councils
The council membership consists of members of the 1st Degree (Admission), 2nd Degree (Formation) and 3rd Degree (Knighthood).
Our Emblem shows a shield mounted upon the Formée Cross. The shield is that associated with a medieval Knight. The Formée Cross is the representation of a traditionally artistic design of the Cross of Christ through which all graces of redemption were procurred for mankind. This then represents the Catholic spirit of the Order.
Mounted on the shield are three objects: a fasces standing vertically, and, crossed behind it, an anchor and a dagger or short sword. The fasces from Roman days is symbolic of authority which must
exist in any tightly-bonded and efficiently operating organization.
The anchor is the mariner’s symbol for Columbus, patron of the
Order, while the short sword or dagger was the weapon of the
Knight when engaged upon an errand of mercy.
Nassau Chapter Assemblies
The Assemblies (Fourth Degree) primary purpose is to foster the spirit of patriotism and to encourage active Catholic citizenship. Members are referred to as 'Sir Knights'.
The Triad Emblem of the Fourth Degree features the Dove, the Cross and the Globe. The Dove - classic symbol of the Holy Spirit and Peace is shown hovering over the orb of the earth (Globe). Both which are mounted on a variation of the Crusader’s Cross.
The Orb or Globe represents God the Father the Creator of the Universe. The Cross, God the Son the Redeemer of Mankind. The Dove the God the Holy Spirit and Sanctifier. These symbols along with the red, white, and blue colors are used to stress the basic principle of the Fourth Degree .... PATRIOTISM.
Nassau Chapter Columbiettes
The Columbiettes, an organization of Catholic women dedicated to our Patronesses, Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Theresa the Little Flower and St. Joan of Arc. They rely upon the intercession of Mary, our Mother and Model, for guidance in guarding the common good, and to work through her, on loving and aiding all members of the human family and to give assistance to the Knights of Columbus in all their activities upon request.
The Columbiette emblem includes a blue circle that represents the world. The rays going out from the cross reflect our desire to serve God through faith, hope and charity. Those three virtues are symbolized by the three white stars underneath the cross
Nassau Chapter Squires
The Squires is designed to develop young men as leaders who understand their Catholic religion, who have a strong commitment to the Church and who are ready, willing and capable of patterning their lives after the Youth Christ.
The Squires emblem includes a Maltese cross upon which are the letters ”P.” (physical fitness); ”I.” (intellectual development); ”S.” (spiritual growth and the practice of our faith); and ”C" (citizenship and civic life). The large letters ”C.” and ”S.” intertwined with the cross respectively represent Christ and Squires. The ”K.” centered on the cross symbolizes the Knights of Columbus. Esto Dignus, the Squires' motto encircling the emblem, is Latin for ”Be Worthy.”
Nassau District Deputies
The Board of Distict Deputies is made up of twelve districts in Nassau County, NY. District Deputies are nominated by the State Deputy and are appointed and approved by the Supreme Knight. The district deputy is the representative of the Supreme Knight and the State Deputy and is responsible for the supervision, growth, expansion, general care and well-being of the councils assigned to his district. District deputies are responsibile for the exemplification of the 2nd Degree (Formation) of the Knights of Columbus in addition to the supervision of the 3rd Degree (Knighthood).
K of C Insurance East
Eric Izzo is the General Agent for Eastern Nassau County
Phone: (631) 342-2850
E-Mail: Izzoagency@optonline.net
[ Councils East of Seaford Oyster Bay Expressway ]
K of C Insurance West
Patrick McGuire is the General Agent for Western Nassau County
Phone: (516) 223-2339
E-Mail: Patrick.McGuire@kofc.org
[ Councils Near and West of Seaford Oyster Bay Expressway ]
The Chapter will once again be selling the Keep Christ in Christmas Lawn Signs and Shirts. Lawn Signs will be either red or green and are $7 each. The Shirts will be $10 each. These will be sold at the Chapter Meetings or you can contact Steve Connelly (rbaron73@optonline.net ) for more information.
Once again the NYS Council will be participating in the Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest.
Father William A. Daly Council is the distributor of the “Keep Christ in Christmas” Nativity Magnets. Place your order for magnets.
For those that would like to stage their own 12 Days of Christmas, this is the cost information with requirements
Nassau Chapter Photos
Chapter Officers Installation 2018 - 2019
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Chaplain
FR. CHRIS
Associate Chaplain
Fr. Nicholas Zientarski
E-Mail: info@stchrisbaldwin.org
https://www.facebook.com/fr.nicholas.zientarski
Associate Chaplain
Fr. Jiha Lim
E-Mail: frjiha@stmary.ws
President
Ted Newkirk
PGK
E-Mail: ted.newkirk@yahoo.com
Vice-President
Anthony Ippolito
PGK, FDD, PNCC
E-Mail: Ippolito_Anthony@yahoo.com
Secretary
Jim Albert
PGK, FDD
E-Mail: Ippolito_Anthony@yahoo.com
Treasurer
Tom Liddy
PGK, PFN, FDD
E-Mail: tomjude2@aol.com
Warden to the President
Thomas Kopetic
PGK, FDD, PFN, PNCC
Honorary PCP
Honorary PCP
Secretary to the President
Steven Connelly
PGK, PCP, FN
E-Mail: rbaron73@optonline.net
Lecturer to the President
William Murphy
PGK, FDD
E-Mail: wmurph8557@aol.com
Lecturer to the President
Joe Bonnarigo
PGK, FDD
E-Mail: traderjoey@optonline.net
Advocate
Edward Ciulla
PGK, FDD, PNCC, FSW, PCP
E-Mail: temporaryon@aol.com
Trustee
Michael Galgano
PGK, PFN, FDD, PCP
E-Mail: mgal1313@yahoo.com
Trustee
Stephen Driscoll
PGK, PCP
E-Mail: steve.econohomes@gmail.com
Trustee
Michael Murtha
PGK, FDD, PCP
E-Mail: mtm12533@aol.com
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