"But he's got High Hopes, He's got High Hopes, He's got high apple pie, in the sky hopes”     F. Sinatra

And so it begins Brothers, As I start my term as Grand Knight, I am as excited as I am nervous. I do have high hopes for this Council, as we start the new Columbian year.

Whenever it stops raining, I hope you all are enjoying the summer so far, and have had a chance to come down to the club, to either enjoy the pool, relax at the picnic grove, or just come down for “Family Sunday”, as the Columbian Club has a DJ every Sunday over the summer.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the recent Columbian Club President Jamie Zappulla for all his time, hard work and dedication to the club, and “PGK” Mike Peter for all of his time, dedication, and leadership to the Council, as much as his advice to me.

A few reminders for summer events:

Aug 8th - Columbian Club Presents “ SummerSlam” - contact chairman - Bob Calderone at 908-337-2504

Aug 14th - Installation of new officers

Sept 12th - Annual Council Family Picnic - Contact Chairman Harry Lupo at 908-577-6609

Sept 26th - Past Grand Knights Dinner to Honor Mike Peter

Oct. 10th - We are having an Italian Feast in conjunction with Columbus Day weekend. Anyone interested in helping plan and coordinate, please let me know.

Also, any Brother who is interested in becoming a Fourth Degree member, please contact Faithful Navigator John J McEvoy at 908-964-1842.

Any Brother who still wants a paper copy of the Knight Digest in the mail, after September, please reply to the club address ATTN: Frank Santangelo, We are trying to reduce printing and mailing costs.

Brothers, enjoy the summer, to any new or “lost” members... come back ... our council doors are open to you, and to any new ideas or time you can contribute.

I am always open to any ideas, questions, or comments. Email me at Salv12@comcast.net or call me at 732-522-0240.

Thank You - See You in September!!

                   Rob Salvatore - Grand Knight