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Did you know that much of what we offer is open to members and non-members alike? Our Summer Camp is open to all children aged 5 to 12. Swimming pool memberships, the Family Buffet, Family Breakfast, and the Supper Club are all open to the general public. Always review the Knight Life for up-to-date information about these activities. |
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 What's New at EDW?
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Memorial Day Charity Biergarten
posted May 13, 2013
While you're enjoying the pool and picnic grounds of our council, stop by the KOVAR Biergarten for a glass of Ashburn's Lost Rhino's Craft Beer. In addition to the very popular Rhino Chasers Pilsner we will have Face Plant, an American style India Pale Ale.
Please support Lost Rhino when you are out and about in Northern Virginia. EDW brothers, Favio Garcia and John Peters are, respectively, the owner/brewmaster and assistant brewmaster of Lost Rhino. Lost Rhino continues to support EDW's efforts on behalf of the Knights of Columbus's main charity, Kovar. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Kovar. Through Kovar, Virginia Knights have raised more than $12 million since 1971 for citizens with intellectual disabilities and is a Platinum Sponsor of the Virginia Special Olympics, donating over $50,000 each year.
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Council Needs a Few Good Men
posted May 3, 2013
There are a few very important open positions at the Council. With such a large membership we know there are guys among you who could step up to the plate.
- Recorder: This is a Council Officer we need for the next Fraternal Year.
- Thanksgiving Day Chairman: Feeding the needy/lonely on Thanksgiving day is EDW's marquee charity event of the year. It's well organized and almost runs itself.
- Family Breakfast Chairman: Someone needed to show up early one Sunday a month to help manage our popular Family Breakfast
If interested in any of these positions, please contact any of the Council Officers (contact information is inside front cover of your Knight Life)
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No Family Breakfast in May
posted April 25, 2013
There will not be a Family Breakfast in May, please make reservations by May 9 for the MOTHER'S DAY BUFFET. First seating will be from 12:00 to 2:30 and the second seating will be 3:00 to 5:30. For reservations please call the office at 703-536-9656. |
What's your Favorite Council Home Fare?
Posted April 25, 2013
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Knight of the Month: May 2013
posted April 25, 2013
Our Knight of the Month for May, 2013 is PGK Mike Bauer. Mike has been an EDW member for many years. He has served and continues to serve our council as a committee chairman. Mike, and a crew of recruits from the bar, stuffed all of the Easter eggs for the hunt on March 30. Mike reported it took many hours to stuff the eggs and about 5 minutes for them to be scooped up by the eager kids who were at the hunt.
Mike is also willing to step up as needed during council meetings, ready to serve in any chair where there happens to be a vacancy for one reason or another. As any GK or PGK will tell you that is greatly appreciated.
For all he does for us at EDW please join me in congratulating PGK Mike Bauer, Knight of the Month for May, 2013. |
Play Ball! The 7th Annual Nationals Bus Trip
posted April 13, 2013
EDW's Special Activities Chair, Norm Marcocci, is pleased to invite you, your family and friends to the 7th annual KofC Washington Nationals Baseball Game this summer! The Game will be on Saturday, July 27, 2013 against the New York Mets.
Cost of $55 includes: game ticket, round-trip bus between EDW and the stadium, all-you-can-eat tailgate, and much, much more!
Watch future issues of the Knight Life for more information. Or see Norm's flier for details or contact him for more information at either (703) 263-9771, or LouisianaKnightNorm@yahoo.com
To purchase tickets, call PGK Mike Bauer at (703) 407-1227 |
Knight of the Month: April 2013
posted March 26, 2013
Our Knight of the Month for April, 2013 is FDD, PGK Jim Holland. Jim has been active in our council for many years. He has served our council and district as Grand Knight and District Deputy.
Jim also serves on our degree team and as a committee of one for our "Keep Christ In Christmas" (KCIC) Christmas card campaign. You will see Jim selling cards at our breakfasts and at St. Agnes after masses there.
Jim is a great example of the Columbian spirit of charity and service. Please join me in congratulating Jim Holland as our Knight of the Month for April 2013. |
Supreme Knight on Fox News Discussing New Pope
posted March 14, 2013
Supreme Knight, and former EDW Knight, Carl Anderson was on Fox and Friends this morning discussing the election of Pope Fracis I. Watch the video |
Pope Francis
posted March 14, 2013
The Edward Douglass White Council congratulates and offers its prayers for the successful and faithful reign of Pope Francis.
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Knights of Columbus Launch Prayer Campaign During Papal Transition
posted March 5, 2013
The Knights of Columbus is asking its members and all Catholics to pray daily for the pope and the church in anticipation of Pope Benedict XVI's retirement and the election of a new pope.
The Knights are asking people to record their pledge to pray at PrayerfortheChurch.com. The names of those who have made the pledge online will be brought to the Installation Mass for the new pope. In addition, physical prayer cards are available from the Knights of Columbus for use by parishes, schools or local Knights of Columbus councils. Cards can be ordered by calling (203) 752-4483 or by emailing communications@kofc.org.
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Missionhurst Fr. John Morel, RIP
posted February 8, 2013
Missionhurst Father John Morel, who lived through two world wars, segregation, the civil rights movement, the 1960s riots in Detroit, and more than 30 years of ministry and retirement in the Arlington Diocese, died in his sleep Jan. 29. He was 99.
For more about Father Morel, visit the story at the Catholic Herald online. |
Annual Golf Tournament to Fight Cancer
Posted January 18th, 2013
EDW holds our "Jim Savarese Memorial Golf Tournament" each Fall. This year, it will be held on Friday, September 27th. Mark your new 2013 calendar and watch for details in Knight Life.
Jim, an avid golfer, died of pancreatic cancer. Proceeds of the tournament are donated to a responsible charity active in the fight against cancer. The last two annual contributions went to Pancreatic Cancer Network, which sponsors research and supports victims and their families.
We always...
- have room for more golfers
- can use a few workers to help out
- need more sponsors to "buy a hole"
Contact Scotty Skotek either behind the bar in the Council Home, or via email at scotty412@verizon.net
Photos from the 2012 Tournament online |
New Chair Needed for the EDW Thanksgiving Day Dinner for the Needy
posted January 13, 2013
Thom and Marijo Galvin's outstanding leadership of EDW's signature charity event has sadly come to an end. They took over a successful event and quickly proceeded to take it to new levels. We, and the people of Northern Virginia who we fed, owe Thom, Marijo and their kids a debt of gratitude. Five years is a very long time to chair the Thanksgiving dinner.
We have a difficult task of trying to fill their shoes as quickly as possible. If you, or you know of someone who is, interested in chairing this key EDW event please contact the Grand Knight, Steve McTeague (703-969-1570) to talk it over. Thom and Marijo left behind a very detailed organizational blueprint of the dinner. So there is no need to reinvent the wheel.
More information on this event can be found at our Thanksgiving event page.
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Getting Involved
posted November 11, 2010
During my tenure as Membership Chairman, I've learned that a too-large percentage of our members fail to get involved for one reason or another. Among those reason, I suspect, are not being sure how and being a little too shy to ask. For the benefit of our "rookies" and "veterans" I've begun to compile a list of different ways to get involved. Some require a committment. Some are laughably easy. All are important to the Council.
If you are looking for a way to get integrated at EDW, please REVIEW THIS LIST. The list is by no means comprehensive -- so if you know of something I've neglected, please let me know and I'll continue to add to it. |
Get Posted! (on the Website)
posted May 24, 2011
Got and EDW activity to promote? Need to put out a call for volunteers? Want to brag about a recent charitable event? Try reachin' out via this website. How? It's easy.
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 Please keep in your prayers our nation's veterans, many from our own Council, who have served and continue to serve. |
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- Council Meetings: 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month at 7:30 pm. more...
- Become a Member! Visit our new Membership FAQ page.
- Columbus Club Board Meetings: 4th Tuesday of every month; Members Welcomed. Council Home, 2nd Floor. Time may vary, check your Knight Life.
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