Our Annual Council Dinner was held at Villa Bianca in Seymour on Saturday, September 19.
Our guest of honor was Reverend Skip Karcsinski, selected as Knight of the Year.
The Master of Ceremonies was Deputy Grand Knight, Jim Bifulco
The Sir Knights Honor Guard was led by Faithful Captain Donald Gallant Sr.
State Guests:
Worthy State Deputy Scott Flood and Barbara Worthy State Treasurer Tom Vita & Rosemary
The Committee for this event was:
Chair: Pete D’Ostilio Nat Recine Joe Hanlon Mark Rasmussen Andy Amalfitano John Tartaro.
Raffle Committee:
John Tartaro Mike Sereno Gary Thomas Paul Seperack
Awards:
Donald R. LeClair Memorial Leadership Award - DD Gary L. Thomas
Certificates of Recognition:
Youth - Mike Kavulich & Paul Verespej
Christmas in July - Jim Bifulco, Ted Schmidt, Tom Pleva
Tootsie Roll - Vito Melfi
Tootsie Roll/Raffle - Tommy Zmijewski
Websight - Frank Flynn
Support of Council - DD Kevin Donovan
Mike presenting Knight of the Year gift to Fr. Skip.
Fr. Skip making his acceptance speech
Pete ad Nat doing check-in.
John, our dinner host
Diane and Paul selecting from the wonderful h'or douerve table.
Rocco getting assurance from Rich that he will be at Need's Drive.
Monsignor Sabia and a couple of our invited guests.
Dave, Mike and Bob
Our Knight of the Year is pictured with the Verespej family.
Our illustrious Master of Ceremonies, Jim
Monsignor Sabia saying Grace.
The Fourth Degree Sir Knights as they stand honor guard for Fr. Skip.
State Deputy Scott Flood and his wife Barbara
John and Paul preparing for the raffle drawing.
Bill and his wife Lisa enjoying the speeches.
Grand Knight Joseph Palmisano detailing all the milestones the Council achieved this year and as he begins presenting the Certificates of Recognition.
Paul and Mike accepting their Certificates of Recognition for their years of Co-chairing the Youth Committee.
Vito accepting his Certificate of Recognition for his efforts during the Tootsie Roll Drive.
Tommy accepting his Certificate of Recognition for selling the most raffle tickets to the public.
Frank receiving Certificate of Recognition for the web site.
Kevin as he comes forward to accept his Certificate of Recognition for his efforts and dedication to our Council.
Tom Pleva contratulating and presenting Karen Kalenauskas with a Certificate of Recognition for the central role she has played in assisting the Council with its long time efforts with at the Southbury Training School.
State Deputy Scott Flood presents Brother Gary Thomas with the Donald R. LeClair Memorial Leadership Award.
Our Grand Knight, Fr. Skip and our Financial Secretary listen as Mike Kavulich does his introduction of Fr. Skip.
Deacon John leading the prayer for the Canonization of Fr. Michael J. McGivney.
Fr. Skip, our Knight of the Year.
Mike presenting Knight of the Year gift to Fr. Skip.
Fr. Skip 
Pete ad Nat doing check-in.
John, our dinner host
Diane and Paul selecting from the wonderful h'or douerve table.
Rocco getting assurance from Rich that he will be at Need's Drive.
Monsignor Sabia and a couple of our invited guests.
Dave, Mike and Bob
Our Knight of the Year is pictured with the Verespej family.
Our illustrious Master of Ceremonies, Jim
Monsignor Sabia saying Grace.
The Fourth Degree Sir Knights as they stand honor guard for Fr. Skip.
State Deputy Scott Flood and his wife Barbara
John and Paul preparing for the raffle drawing.
Bill and his wife Lisa 
Grand Knight Joseph Palmisano detailing all the milestones the Council achieved this year and as he begins presenting the Certificates of Recognition.
Paul and Mike accepting their Certificates of Recognition for their years of Co-chairing the Youth Committee.
Vito accepting his Certificate of Recognition for his efforts during the Tootsie Roll Drive.
Tommy accepting his Certificate of Recognition for selling the most raffle tickets to the public. 
Frank receiving Certificate of Recognition for the web site.
Kevin as he comes forward to accept his Certificate of Recognition for his efforts and dedication to our Council.
Tom Pleva contratulating and presenting Karen Kalenauskas with a Certificate of Recognition for the central role she has played in assisting the Council with its long time efforts with at the Southbury Training School.
State Deputy Scott Flood presents Brother Gary Thomas with the Donald R. LeClair Memorial Leadership Award. 
Our Grand Knight, Fr. Skip and our Financial Secretary listen as Mike Kavulich does his introduction of Fr. Skip. 
Deacon John leading the prayer for the Canonization of Fr. Michael J. McGivney.