Knight Stories (Assembly 3198): – 2024

Assembly Sir Knights Recognize
Vets at Bloom

Assembly Sir Knights on visit to Bloom at Hilton Head assisted-living center. From L – R: Deacon Mike Smigelski,
Faithful Navigator Len Stregles, Ollie Dinsmore, Sam Corona, Vince Taylor, Dan Pennings, Lew Guiler, and Carmine Puma.

Left: Len Stregles visits with centenarian SK Frank Varga. Right: Lew Guiler presents SK Varga with certificate.

   

Certificates are presented by (L-R) Vince Taylor, along with Len Stregles and Lew Guiler; Ollie Dinsmore; and
Len Stregles with Deacon Mike.

 

SK David Hahn Honored

On January 16, Faithful Navigator Len Stregles awarded SK David Hahn
a Certificate of Special Recognition for his efforts in organizing the
October 11, 2023 Bar-B-Q for the vets at the Victory House in Walterboro. 

 

Presentation of Assembly 3198 Gift to OPFOB

FN Len Stregles, USN (Ret.) presented a charitable donation of $1,000 to LTC Jimmy Banton, USMC (Ret.), Executive Director of Operation Patriots Forward Operating Base (OPFOB), at their Saturday camaraderie breakfast. OPFOB is dedicated to helping Veterans struggling with PTSD after returning home and transitioning back into civilian life.  OPFOB offers Vets the ability to participate in multiple outdoor sporting activities on a 268 acre preserve with like minded Vets dealing with stress and anxiety issues and to share their stories.

 

Assembly 3198 and SGG Catholic School

Recognize Veterans During Catholic Schools Week

 

The Knights were on hand to celebrate National Catholic Schools Week on Jan 31st.  The students hosted a Flag Ceremony to honor
Veterans, Military, and First Responders.  The Knights pictured include (L-R) SK Jim
Woehlke, SK Sam Corona, Matt Reilly, Jim Hayes, SK Len Stregles,
and SK Mike Casalvieri. SK Ollie Dinsmore was also in attendance.  Pictured with the Knights is SGG Catholic School Principal Mrs. Beth Kelley.