If you haven't read the Saturday newspaper, please read this article regarding rumors about a new abortion clinic planned for the Chattanooga area. The rumor, according to the owners of a chain of clinics in North Carolina and Georgia, are false, but this is a reminder to us as defenders of the Right to Life that we must be vigilant in doing what we can to prevent another abortion mill opening up in our area. We have been blessed to be abortion mill-free since 1993, but that doesn't mean it can't happen again! Be sure after you read the story to leave your comment on the site.
Fr. Ryan Assembly elected a new slate of officers for the new fraternal year at the monthly social and business meeting, held June 19 at the Holy Family Council 6099 hall. Pictured from left are: Jan Rodriguez, Faithful Trustee; Steve Horton, Faithful Scribe; Phil Daniels, Faithful Purser; Rusty Phillips, Faithful Admiral; Richard Buske, Faithful Navigator; Marv Gabalski, Faithful Captian; Ed Klim, Faithful Sentinal; Victor Williams, Faithful Pilot. Other officers for the new year are:
The Worthy Sirs of Fr. Ryan Assembly are pleased to welcome Joe Mule', a new transfer to the assembly. Joe (pictured with FN Richard Buske) joined the assembly at the June 19th social at 6099. Joe is new to Chattanooga, moving here from from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He is employed as General Manager of WUUS Radio (U97.3 & 99.3 and 980 AM) here in Chattanooga. Joe says he has been 3rd Degree since the 1970s, but only joined the 4th Degree in November of last year. Make it a point to welcome Joe to the city and to the assembly, and make sure you tune in to WUUS if you like the classic hits of the 60s, 70s and 80s!
Seventeen members were inducted into the Fourth Section of the Order during the exemplification ceremony and celebration held at St. Stephen's Church on Saturday, May 3rd. The ceremony and the baquet following was held in honor of current Vice Supreme Master of the Bienville Province, Sir Mike Horton. CLICK HERE to see pictures from the events.
The assembly's participation in the recent Armed Forces Day parade in May is featured online at the Tennessee State Coucnil and the Supreme Council websites. Click here to see the mention in Knights in Action at the Supreme website. Pictures from the council's parade participation in the parades, as well as the recent Fourth Degree Exemplification, are located here on the Tennessee Council site.
The Supreme website has posted some great pictures of Worthy Sirs that provided the Honor Guard for the Holy Father's stop at the White House during his recent visit to the U.S. This was the first time that the Fourth Degree has stood guard for a pope and president at the White House. This public crossroad of Church and country really capture the ideals behind the Fourth Degree.
