A 1st degree ceremony was held at St. Mary’s Council #4444 hall on November 19, 2008. Candidates from three area councils received their first degree.

Pictured from left to right are Ed Seymour (Council 8910), Robert F. Webster (Council 4444), Glenn Moore Jr. (Council 7968), Glenn Moore Sr. (Council 7968), Michael Moore (Council 8910), Rafael Gomez (Council 4444), and G.R. “Bob” Cluskey Jr. (Council 8910)

The degree honoree was Charlie Bonadonna.

(Council 8910), Robert F. Webster (Council 4444), Glenn Moore Jr. (Council 7968), Glenn Moore Sr. (Council 7968), Michael Moore (Council 8910), Rafael Gomez (Council 4444), and G.R. “Bob” Cluskey Jr. (Council 8910)

The degree honoree was Charlie Bonadonna.

Most photos by Poschel

Photos by Collin

Standing - Left to Right:
Pedro Alonso, William Reaves,Steve Newstead,Paul Violette, Robert Barkley, Mike Scott, Matt Matayac, Robert Winkler

Kneeling: Matthew Rahe

Frank Maher (Left) escorts new members Robert Winkler (middle) and Joseph Dunn (Right)

Members of Council 4444 and surrounding councils joined in the Life Chain 2008 held on Highway 98 near Fort Walton Beach City Hall.

People gathered on this day to pray and to be a voice for the unborn.

unborn.

Martley Mellow was the class honoree for this exemplification.

William Reaves, Matt Matyac,Robert Barkely, Paul Violette, Steven Martin, Matthew Rahe, Pedro Alonso, Henry Faccini, Luis Bondoc

Michael Scott, Steve Newstead, and Robert Broyles were welcomed into Council #4444 as First Degree Members

Christian Williams is the 2008 recipient of the Altar Server of the Year.

Council #4444 Raffled an ATV in Support of our Tuition Assistance Program for St. Mary's School. A big Thank You goes out to Tony Forte and the staff at Forte Cycle Center for providing the ATV and hosting the event.

hosting the event.

Council #4444 Raffle ticket Sales --- Thank You Wal-Mart FWB, Thanks also to T.C. in Navarre and to Crestview Winn Dixie

Nick Muir (along with seven other new members from surrounding councils) received his 1st degree at a ceremony at council 7667 at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Niceville.
Bob LaMarche was the honoree.
Richard Kopf recruited Nick Muir to council #4444.
Photos by Brother Knight Mike Murphy from Crestview council 7968

honoree.
Richard Kopf recruited Nick Muir to council #4444.
Photos by Brother Knight Mike Murphy from Crestview council 7968

Council 4444 had ten members receive their 2nd Degree at a ceremony in Pensacola on May 19, 2008.

There were 25 candidates in place by 7:30 PM
The degree was in honor of Deacon Paul E. Honer.

In addition, there were nine members of council 4444 in attendance (for a total of 19) to support our new 2nd degree members.

Congratulations to Willie Crawford, John Jacobs, Bill Coleman, Steven Rose, Major James McGovern, Bart Koepke, Richard Kopf, Corey Aittama, Douglas White, and John Moll for obtaining their 2nd Degree.

In addition, there were nine members of council 4444 in attendance (for a total of 19) to support our new 2nd degree members.

Congratulations to Willie Crawford, John Jacobs, Bill Coleman, Steven Rose, Major James McGovern, Bart Koepke, Richard Kopf, Corey Aittama, Douglas White, and John Moll for obtaining their 2nd Degree.

Candidates from Council 11893 - Destin, Council 7968 Crestview, and Council 4444 made their First Degree at a ceremony in Fort Walton Beach.

Boy Scout Troops 506 and 508
Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Assembly 1564

4th Degree member Frank Liberatori and Faithful Navigator Michael Rivera met with Lt Shannon Kay on April 30, 2008 at the Purple Heart Memorial at the Air Armament Museum. Lt. Kay was awarded this years Wounded Warrior Scholarship from the 4th Degree Assembly 1564. This war hero was very impressive and thankful to the Knights for this program. This will help him finish off his required education for his commission. Lt Shannon Kay was awarded the Purple Heart and Silver Star, the 3rd highest decoration in the Army for actions of heroism in December 2004 and a second Purple Heart in February 2005.

years Wounded Warrior Scholarship from the 4th Degree Assembly 1564. This war hero was very impressive and thankful to the Knights for this program. This will help him finish off his required education for his commission. Lt Shannon Kay was awarded the Purple Heart and Silver Star, the 3rd highest decoration in the Army for actions of heroism in December 2004 and a second Purple Heart in February 2005.

Council #4444 cooked the Bar-B-Q chicken and hot dogs for the St. Peter's Parish Picnic.

Council 4444 inducted four new members into the 1st degree.

New memebers are Richard Kopf, Ed Thibault, Bud Shepardson, Corey Aittama

These were 4 of the 10 Knights inducted during this exemplification which was in honor of Pope Benedict XVI.

Other Knights present from council 4444 were Jim Welsh and Grand Knight Fletcher Cannon

exemplification which was in honor of Pope Benedict XVI.

Other Knights present from council 4444 were Jim Welsh and Grand Knight Fletcher Cannon

Council #4444 volunteered to help clean the grounds of our Local Crisis Pregancy Center, LIFE Incorporated. Six Knights and two LIFE Inc volunteers pitched in to get the job done.
For more info on LIFE Inc see : www.lifeinc-fl.org
The Knights of Columbus Supports LIFE !

LIFE Inc see : www.lifeinc-fl.org
The Knights of Columbus Supports LIFE !

With the help of some "little ones" the Knights handed out Palms.

Bingo and fish Fry during Lent

Council 4444 Visited the Nina

Hosted By Assembly 1564 and Assembly 2789

The Supreme Directors came to our hall and held a meeting with the District 1, 2, and 3 officers and members.

Mickey Wright received the 2nd Degree

Maher, Sosa, Wright, Cannon

Giants vs Patriots
Patriots were 18-0

Council 4444 had one cadidate - William Venegas