Council Christmas Tree Sales
Our council sold nearly 225 Christmas Trees this year. Once again our lot was set up at the Dairy Queen parking lot on Milford Road, right across Bakers. We have several types of trees, all cut down fresh. Proceeds from the sales of these trees go to our Christmas Food Baskets. Trees were available right to the very end on Christmas Eve. Thank-you to the owners of the Dairy Queen for allowing us to sell the trees from your lot. Also, a very special thanks to Larry Donnellon for chairing this event. He worked many long hours getting ordering the trees, setting up the tree stands, setting up the trees in the stands, lining up volunteers, selling the trees, handing out candy canes, tearing down the tree stands and cleaning up the grounds. Thank-you to all the Brother Knights who helped Larry out. Our council raised over $5,400.00 which will be added to our general charity fund.

Council Christmas Food Baskets
This year, our council packed up enough food for 31 familes in need in the greater Mildford area. Thank-you to John Rogers for helping to organzie this worthy cause and all the Brother Knights who helped out collecting food, packing up the boxes and getting them ready for distribution. A special thank-you to Leadership High School and to Adrian McDonald and her 30 students for collecting all those canned goods. And thank-you for those who donated turkeys: Milford Grocer, Bill McGrath Mike CheChel and to Milford Grocer and the Village Butcher for their support and contributions. We couldn't have done it without you.

Milford's Concert in the Park
Once again this past summer, our council served some of the best hamburgers, hot dogs and sausage at Milford's Concert in the Parks. Best estimates is that we served 1260 hamburgers, 450 hot dogs, 400 sausages, 150 containers of popcorn, 75 containers of nacho cheese and chips and 80 slices of pizza (limited option availability). A special thanks to Larry Donnellon who chaired this event. He couldn't have done it without all the brother Knights who helped setting up the trailer, cooking the food, collecting the money, and cleaning up. It wasn't all hard work as we were provided with some great entertainment.

Detroit Tiger Game
On July 10, our Council organized a Tiger Game outing. Two buses were used to deliver the fans to and safely back home. This year we actually saw the Tigers win a game and some awesome fireworks. As usual adult beverages were served on the buses and this year, we didn't run out. Great job Bob 'Skipper' Sobzcak for organizing this year's game.

St. Jude Golf Outing
On August 22, we had our annual St. Jude Golf Outing. This year's event took place at Beacon Hill Golf Course in Commerce Township. Monies collected from this fund raiser will be sent to St. Jude Hospital in Memphis, TN. Congratulations to all those participated and won prizes, but mostly for participating in this worthwhile event. We even had great weather this year. Job well done Phil Parker and John Rogers.

Mentally Impaired Tootsie Roll Drive
This past fall, during the weekend of October 9 - 11, we had another Mentally Impaired Tootsie Roll Drive. Our Brother Knights once again braved the weather elements and collected over $4,300.00. Those monies will be distributed to some of the charities local to Milford. Congratulations to Harley Thome for running the show and all the brave Brother Knights for donating time to this event. Monies will be distributed at a later time.

Texas Hold 'Em Card Tournament
Our council held a Texas Hold 'Em Card tournament during August 20-23 and November 1-4. Monies collected from these events will be distrubuted to our general Charities Fund. Great job to Bob Minasian for organizing the events all the Brother Knights who donated some very long days and nights.

Trunk of Treats at St. Marys
Once again, on October 30, our Council provided security for the annual Trunk of Treats at St. Marys. As usual, the weather didn't quite cooperate but our dedicated Brother Knights stood out in the elements for over five hours providing security and parking lot assistance to all those cars that were decorated.

Pancake Breakfasts
Our Council provided breakfast after the 8:00 and 10:00 Sunday morning masses on November 1. Fluffy pancakes, eggs, sausages, biskets and gravy, fruit cocktail was served, along with a piping coffee, orange juice and milk. A special thanks to St. Mary's Youth Group for helping us serve refreshements and cleaning up afterwards. We appreciate it very much and we appreciate Ken Gregory for running the show and all the Brother Knights who helped cook and clean.

Council Distrubutes MI Checks to Worthy Charities
At the recent council's social on July 17th, checks totaling over $8,200 were distributed to the following worthy charities in the Milford area: ARC of Oakland County, Lee Home, Precious Children Respite Home, SCAMP, Advance Teaching Concepts, Huron Valley Schools Deparment of Cognitively Impaired, St. Mary's Youth Group Missions Trip, and the Special Olympics.  The majority of the funds were raised from this March's Mental Impaired Tootsie Roll Drive and the remainder of the funds originated from our Council's general charity fund .  Rob MacMain, our Council's newly elected Deputy Grand Knight distributed the checks to these charities.  Cake, ice cream, and refreshments were also served. Thank-you for all the Brother Knights who attended and a special thank-you to Rob and his wife Pat for organizing the social. Great job Rob and Pat. Harly Thome, chaiman of the MI drive was not able to attend this year's event due to knee surgey. Best wishes Harly for a speedy recovery and hope to see you on the golf course soon. But Harly passes on his appreciation for all the Brother Knights who braved the weather and dedicated several hours on their time on Palm Sunday weekend. Thanks much.

Council Pancake Breakfast Serves 153 Meals
On Sunday, June 7th, our council served approximately 153 pancake breakfast meals at St. Mary's social hall.  Meals were served only after the 8:00am and 10:00am Masses. Please note that we did not serve after the 12:00 noon Mass.  Food and brevages included gravy and bisquets, pancakes, sausages, eggs, friut cocktail, coffee, tea, milk and orange juice.  A special thanks to Ken Gregory for organizing the breakfast and all the Brother Knights who helped out with the purchasing food, cooking, setups, serving, and cleanup.  We hope to see some new volunteers at our next breakfast.  Proceeds from the breakfast go into our Council's general charity fund.

Council Pancake Breakfast Serves 140 Meals
On Sunday, April 19, our council served approximately 140 pancake breakfast meals at St. Mary's social hall.  Meals were served after the 8:00am, 10:00am and 12:00 noon masses.  Food and brevages included gravy and bisquets, pancakes, sausages, eggs, friut cocktail, coffee, tea, milk and orange juice.  A special thanks to Ken Gregory for organizing the breakfast and all the Brother Knights who helped out with the purchasing food, cooking, setups, serving, and cleanup.  We hope to see some new volunteers at our next breakfast.  Proceeds from the breakfast go into our Council's general charity fund.

Lenten Fish Fry Dinners Have Returned
After taking last year off, our Council once again sponsored the Lenten Fish Fry Dinners at St. Marys.  We served meals beginning February 27th through April 3.  This year we did things a little differently such as serving larger pieces of fish and bringing the dinners to our customers while they sat and enjoyed conversation at their tables in St. Mary's Church Hall.  This year, we also had the help from St. Mary's Youth Group.  These fine young men and women volunteered their time to bring meals and drinks to the tables; including refills.  They also helped bus the tables and clean up in the kitched afterwards.  And they even found time to sell desserts to help raise money for their upcoming Appalachian Mission Trip.  Our Council thanks all these wonderful hard workers and to Val and JV and to all the other parents who helped out with the meals.  Our council apprciates it very much.  And to all those who attended, thank-you for supporting Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen's Fish Fry Dinners.  Hope to see you next year.  We are considering adding additional choices to our menu.  Finally, our Council acknowledges Phil Parker, Doug Sordyl and Bob Sobczak for co-chairing this year's event.  You guys did a fantastic job; along with all the other Brother Knights and their wives who helped out at the dinners.  We couldn't have done it without you.  Thank-you once again.

MI Drive
During the weekend of April 3 - 5, our Council held it's annual Mentally Impared Tootsie Roll Drive on and around the streets of Milford.  As in previous years, Harley Thome chaired this event and as in previous years, Harley and his staff of volunteers did a tremendous job raising over $7600 for the mentally impaired in the Milford Area of their schools they attend.  Like all institutions that have some government support, there are cuts and the mentally impaired citizens are one of them.  In some cities where these "special" children live, their special schools are closing or shutting down.  Special group homes cannot afford to stay open and are forced to closed, and yes, there is a need for teachers who teach and help the special children.  Monies raised from this event will be distributed to designated worthy charities in the Milford area sometime in May or June

Dave Morantes Benefit Dinner
On March 22, 2009, our Council sponsored a benefit dinner for parishioner Dave Morantes.  The pupose of the dinner was to raise money to help offset some of the medical bills that Dave's family has endured due to his motorcycle accident.  We received appoximately 210 reservations and with the addition of walk-ins, we servered over 285 meals.  John Rogers says thank-you to all those who came to the benefit dinner and to Perry Sinacola of Milford House for their oh so good bread sticks and thanks to Wail Bamiek of Milford Family Restaurant and Oliver and Peffy Hayman of Twist and Shake for their gift certificates.  John also thanks all those who made or donated deserts.  Yummy Yummy!  We were able to raise over $6300.00 for Dave's medical expenses.  We're proud of you Dave for keeping your spirits up and keeping your faith.  Our prayers are with you during your speed recovery.

Free Throw Contest
On February 27, 2009, four of our council winners traveled to South Lyon, St. Joe's Church complex, home of the Fr. Battersby Council 7568 to compete in the district free ghrow competition.  Three of the four were winners and moved on to the regional championship at Royal Oak Shrine High School on February 28, 2009 at 10:00am.  The winners were Mike Varlise (10 years old) who sank 17 out of 25, Danny Gieselman (11 years old) who sank 21 out of 25, Nikolaus Rackov (13 years old) who also sank 21 out of 25.  Good luck to all participants in Royal Oak.  Sarah Wickman who shot 17 out of 25, lost by only one basket and was not able to move on to the next round.  Better luck next year.  Winners of the regional move on to the State Championship.

Pancake Breakfast
On Suday, January 4, our Council prepared the Knight's Pancake Breakfast. Over 180 meals we served.  Monies received from this benefit are transferred into our Council's general charity fund. Co-chairmen Ken Gregory and Paul Castigilone once again did a fantasic job organizing, cooking, serving and cleaning at this event.  Ken and Paul thank all the Brother Knights that were able to help and all those who joined in for some yummy food and conversation.