Knights Present Award to Portofinos Restuarant

Our Council awarded Portofinos Family Restaurant a “DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD“ in grateful appreciation of their generosity and support to the Council. The Knights over the years have utilized the services of Portofinos for events, parties and their excellent catering service.

Joe Ozoniak with Mindy of Portofinos

Joe Ozoniak with Mindy of Portofinos

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Mike Murphy, GK with Mindy

 

Joe Ozoniak and Mike Murphy of the Knights recently presented Mindy Asani with a plaque at the restaurant. Mindy was described as speechless at the presentation but was very thankful.

 

Portofinos located 5129 Berkshire Valley Rd, Oak Ridge, NJ always offers delicious food, excellent and friendly service in a warm family atmosphere and is BYOB. It has also been declared, the best Italian food in Jefferson and was the recipient of Patch’s Readers’ Choice award.

COUNCIL RECIPIENT OF 2013 “STAR COUNCIL AWARD”

During the Columbus year of 2012-2013, Thomas Ubriaco III, PGK lead the Council in winning the prestigious Knights of Columbus, “Star Council Award”.

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Thomas Ubriaco III  PGK, receives Start Council Award.

It was awarded during the Installation of Officers by District Deputy Joe Miller to Thomas Ubriaco III, PGK.

Below Joe Ozoniak, Membership Chairperson, proudly displaying the Star Council plaque.

Joe Ozoniak with Star Council Award

 

Veterans Honored By Knights

The Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus is the PATRIOTIC degree of the Knights.

To honor of our Veterans of all US military services our Council has sponsored a plaque mounted in St Thomas the Apostle Church that displays the Names, Service and Rank of members of the parish that have or are servicing in our military.

The plaque will continue to be updated as new members are submitted.

Plaque at St Thomas

 

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Support for “Project Stay Gold”

Students from Jefferson Township High School presented “Project Stay Gold” to the members of Knights of Columbus Council 5510 Milton/Oak Ridge.

Project Stay Gold is a student abolitionist movement using the power of education that hopes to raise awareness, advocate for abolition, and support rescue and prevention missions and fight modern day slavery and human trafficking.

Recently, they have gained federal recognition, testifying before a US Senate panel concerning education and human trafficking. They will also be accompanying Senator Jeffrey Chiesa to numerous other New Jersey schools carrying their message of awareness and action.

The movement presented their mission, accomplishments, and future plans to the Joseph Lamb Knights of Columbus on September 19th. They were gifted with a donation to further their work calling attention to human trafficking and its elevated presence around major sporting events like the Super Bowl, which will be held at MetLife Stadium in 2014.

For more information on Project Stay Gold visit their website at www.projectstaygold.org

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 Check to Project Stay Gold (l to r); Sharon Cilliento, Deputy Grand Knight Harry Black, Joseph Nadler, Victoria King

5K Run / Walk Success will Help Department for Persons with Disabilities

Contestants get ready at starting line on Legion Road.

 

 

April 13, 2013 – Our Fourth Annual 5K Run / Walk was successfully held. In each age group we awarded a Gold, Silver and Bronze medal. However, the overall fastest time was turned by Nick Ransegnola in 23 mins. 30 secs. Second was Lauren Kulick in 24 Mins 24 secs. and Third  was Marjorie Stern in 25 mins 6 secs.  

The Race started and end at the American Legion Post 423 building at 28 Legion Road, Milton, NJ, (off of Berkshire Valley Road). The course is a USATF Certified Course No. NJ10517JHP.

The biggest winner of the day is the Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD) in Oak Ridge as the profits will be given to them to assist them in their great work. We also want to thank “LOX Stocked & Bageled”  for donating the delicious bagels for our contestants and your continued support. Also thank you to all the Brother Knights who came in to run the event.

Ca$ino Nite – April 2013

Well, Casino Nite was a big success. St. Thomas the Apostle’s all purpose room was transfigured into a restaurant lounge with casino! The food provided by Portofino’s Restaurant was excellent and enjoyed by all in a relaxing atmosphere with some pleasant jazz music accompanying their dinner.

A cozy atmosphere for winners and well others having fun!

A cozy atmosphere for winners and well others having fun!

The modest price of $50 was well worth it.  Included with dinner were beverages (beer, wine, water or soda) and dessert, a variety of several cakes that would satisfy any palate.

St. Thomas’s back hall room literally turned into a Casino with tables and dealers for  blackjack a craps, roulette, stud poker and Texas hold ’em.  After all the gaming, great prizes were raffled off. A portion of the profits will be            used for our Annual Scholarship Fund. A great cause and a NITE for all!

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