District 5 Recent Events
SWB Yankees Baseball Game and Tailgate Party. Once again, the weather cooperated for a great night at the baseball park. The tailgate party started around 4 pm on the grass outside the PNC Ballpark, on Saturday, July 31. Forty-four people were in attendance. Catered by Ellis Market, the tailgate was a bountiful array of picnic food obviously enjoyed by all. The SWB Yankees were victorious, with a winning score of 2-1 over the Syracuse Chiefs. The Amazing Skyy Dogs USA and Rockin Ray entertained the crowd between innings. Those in attendance received a SWB Yankee cap. The food was good and the night entertaining.
2010 District 5 Golf Tournament. District 5 golfers had a beautiful day in the sun for the annual golf tournament held on Saturday, August 7 at the Sugarloaf Golf Club. There were 48 participants for the event.
The team of Jerry and Sue Grohowski, Cheryl May and Amy Fee took first place in the championship flight with a net score of 55. Proximity prizes were awarded for closest to the pin, and seven longest drives were contested by age and gender. Each contestant received a sleeve of balls and a sunscreen packet, compliments of the GCU Home Office. All participants also were awarded door prizes. A pig roast followed with all the trimmings.
Thank yous are extended to all hole sponsors, door prize donors, and golfers who helped make this tournament a great success. We cannot thank Krissy Williams enough for filling in on the morning of the tournament to officiate the Hole-in-One and Pot-of-Gold contest. Krissy also acted as photographer for the day. Next year's tournament is scheduled for Saturday, August 6, 2011. Plan it now and mark those calendars!
Family Fun Day-Pocono. This event was held in the Poconos at noon on Sunday, August 15 at Shawnee-on-Delaware. Districts 5, 6, and 7 participated. It was a rainy day, but as golfers know, it never rains on a golf course. Seventeen golfers hailed from District 5, along with many others attending the other Family Fun Day activities. A barbecue style dinner was held at Shawnee Inn. A survey from the Home Office was sent to participants for feedback.
District 5's 3rd Quarter Meeting. Our third quarter meeting was held on Monday, August 23 at St. Nicholas Church Hall in Old Forge, PA. Guest speaker was National President George Juba who discussed upcoming changes for districts and lodges. Also discussed was the upcoming Scholarship Awards Brunch. This event is being held at the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel on Sunday, November 28 at 11 am. Dr. John Evans is scholarship chairperson.
Applications for qualifying recipients were sent by the Home Office and are also available online under the GCU website for District 5. Tickets for this event will be distributed by Paul Suche, ticket chairperson, at our annual meeting, October 24, 10:30 am, Knights of Columbus Hall, Luzerne, PA. The Divine Liturgy will precede the meeting/breakfast at 9 am at St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church, Kingston, PA. Delegate papers for lodges and officers were sent.
District Secretary Colleen Evans needs responses for the annual meeting by Friday, October 15.
Adopt-A-Highway. Our second Adopt-A-Highway cleanup for the year was held on Saturday, September 18. There were 11 people who helped out. After the pickup, we were treated to hoagies, sodas and waters. Next cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, November 13. Volunteers are always welcome.
Planned District Events
November 29 - St. Nicholas Scholarship Brunch