Marian Council 55th Anniversary

55 Years! The Anniversary Dinner on May 23rd at Nick’s was an evening enjoyed by all. The food was excellent; the entertainment was outstanding (singing by Michelle Eliares­-­Gil’s niece—and Julianne Parayo—Rudy’s daughter.  We had many guests and longtime Knights in attendance; it was nice to PGK Sir Knight Nemer Gonzalez and his wife Rachel as well as Sir Knight Basil (Butch) Moreto and his wife Lourdes.  4th Degree Master and District Deputy Romy Quevedo was the keynote speaker and Brother Jeff Patino served admirably as Master of Ceremonies.  Brother Raul Mercado created and presented a wonderful slide show of past and present members and events; he is also the one who designed the lovely invitations.  Brothers Marc Ormando and Richard Irwin did a fantastic job of setting up (and tearing down) the room.  Two awards were presented by Grand Knight Gil Eliares: he selected Jerry Henderson as Knight of the Year and the Haugs (Deacon Jim and Sandy) as Family of the Year.  The dinner would not have happened were it not for the vision and persistence of our Worthy Grand Knight.  I’m looking forward to the 110th Anniversary in 2064!