Derby 4458
   •   2300 E Meadowlark   •    Derby, KS, 67037   •    316-788-5525 (Parish Office)   •   

  

The Derby Council  meets in the Knights of Columbus Hall at the Parish Faith Center at 2300 E Meadowlark. The Grand Knight is Bob Stuhlsatz.  You can contact the Knights by phone at the Parish Office 316-788-5525, 316-788-1548, or send mail to P.O. Box 385, Derby, KS, 67037.

Current News

Click here to view or print the 2009 K of C softball schedule

June 2009

Knight of the Month – Vic Straub
Family of the Month – Greg and Katie McHenry

Membership News

• Welcome to our newest members; Curtis Wondra and Rick Hawkins just received their 1st degree and Doug Dana, recently transferred in from Topeka.

• For the Good of the Order – Please remember the following in your prayers: the Luehring and Betzen families, Bob Rhodes’s brother Ralph, Jerry Peiffer, Tom Tichenor (Brady’s father), Sylvia Duran (Tony’s wife), Darlene Clawson (Mark’s wife), Tom Schmeidler’s nephew, DeeAnn Keffeler’s uncle, our military brother Knights, especially those deployed, and all of the families affected by the recent and upcoming layoffs.

• Good luck to all Brother Knights and their families that are moving this summer.

Council News

• We had elections of new officers at our May meeting. Our new officers are:

• Grand Knight:  John Washburn
• Deputy Grand Knight:  Ed Smith
• Chancellor:  Don Birmingham
• Recorder:  Ed Kelly
• Treasurer:  Joe Betzen
• Advocate:  Kevin Barker
• Warden:  Fred Debes
• Inside Guard:  Allan Sherman
• Outside Guard:  Dennis Rau
• Trustee 3rd Year:  Bob Stuhlsatz
• Trustee 2nd Year:  Tom Schmeidler
• Trustee 1st Year:  Bruce Luehring

• The Family Rosary Night on Friday evenings continues to go well. Contact the Herdlers at 789-0809 or the Greenes at 789-8353 for more info.

• The steak fry in May was a big success. Thank you to the cooks and workers!

• The council has donated $200 towards the purchase of books for the Catholic hospital chapels.

Upcoming Events (Stewardship Opportunities)

• This month’s Parish Breakfast will be held on Sunday, June 14 at 10:00. Bring your family out to enjoy a good meal and good company! Anyone interested in helping prepare the meal contact John Stuhlsatz, 788-7395.

• General Membership meeting on Monday, June 8 at 7:30 pm in the Knights Hall. Come out, socialize and enjoy good company.

• On Wednesday, June 10 we will be preparing breakfast for the Holy Family Camp. This is a fantastic opportunity for us to show our support for those less fortunate. Contact Vic Straub to help, 788-2487.

• June 12th Texas Hold’em at St Anne’s, call 524-4114 for more info.

• Planning/Officers’ meeting on Monday, June 22 at 7:30 pm in the Knights Hall – all members are welcome.

• We will be sponsoring a Parish Golf Tournament on July 18 at Sierra Hills Golf Club. Enter as an individual or a 4 person team. Format will be a Jackrabbit Scramble. This is a social event, not a fund-raiser. Cost is $35/person. Entries are limited; call John Washburn 788-3016.

• If there is anyone that can assist in keeping our website current, contact GK Bob.

From the Insurance Department - Seminar Schedule for 2009

For 2009, I’m planning a special benefit for all of you. As you may know, Office This, 4301 E Harry St, has a beautiful facility and great conference rooms. I have scheduled myself for the Third Friday of each month to offer all my Brother Knights and their Wives information in the form of an open seminar on various topics.

I picked Friday evening at 6pm, so that you could attend each, and still catch dinner or a movie afterwards. I will keep these to one hour long, allowing for questions and answers, and plan to bring area experts, snacks, and topical handouts. There will be no cost to you for these sessions. I’ll be inviting families from all of the Councils I represent, so you will have an opportunity to interact with those outside your immediate community.

The only thing I ask is that you email me at martin.greene@kofc.org, or call 788-5511, and let me know you’re planning on attending, so I can reserve the right size room and materials.

Here’s the Agenda for 2009:

Jun 19 – Estate Planning for Everyone. Steps you can take to prepare your family for when you do eventually get to go to Heaven.

Jul 17 – Extra Estate Planning for the Successful. Coping with the Federal Estate Tax.

Aug 21, Sept 18, Oct 16, Nov 20, Dec 18 – To Be Determined, based on past interest and need. May be a repeat of one of the above, or may be something new. Stay tuned!

Knight of the Month and Family of the Month winners
2008-2009
click here to view previous years' Knight & Family of the Month winners

Business meetings are the second Monday of the month at 7:30 pm and are held at the Knights of Columbus Hall.

Officer meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at 7:30 pm and are held at the Knights of Columbus Hall.

Council 4458, St. Mary's Derby was chartered July 21, 1957 with 44 members. Also in 1957 the council began sponsorship of the Boy Scout troop and Cub Scout pack. The first annual Easter egg hunt for parish children was held in 1958 and the council also received its first Star Council Award for the 1958 -1959 Fraternal Year. Eighty acres of land was purchased and a clubhouse was constructed in 1968. This property allowed members and their families to enjoy hayrack rides, fishing, wiener roasts, dances, etc. A 40 x 60 foot addition to the building was built in 1972. In 1977, the council hosted the State Convention as well as the state bowling tournament. Columbian Acres sits on 80 acres of land, one half mile east of Rock Road on 71st St. Thirty acres have been donated to the Parish for the new church and school.

A list of Past Grand Knights and State or Supreme Officers can be found on the Officers page.