Painting and washing of Magda Graff’s garage. Andrew Graff, Mike Pedersen, Don Bourcier, Magda Graf, Mike Carrier. Not present: Ron Spreeuw and Ron Beaulieu. Magda generously donated $500 to our council.FS Gerry Anderson presenting DGK Dave Formosa with Honorary Life card, March 13, 2023.Peter Valing accepting the “Family of the Month” certificate from Chaplain Fr. Tepoorten and GK Don Bourcier. October 3rd, 2022
September 11, 2022
Front Row, L to R – Advocate Ron Beaulieu, Trustee 2nd year Claude Piche, Outside Guard Nick Amato, District Deputy Cris Saguindan, Trustee 1st year Gerry Bennett, Treasurer Henry Ortynski, Lecturer Michael Pedersen
Back Row, L to R – Chaplain Father Patrick Tepoorten, Warden Bruno Canil, Grand Knight Don Bourcier, Financial Secretary Gerry Anderson, Recorder Peter Valing, Chancellor Rolland Desilets.
Peter Valing 2nd & 3rd Degree Exemplification June 30, 2022. Peter breaking the string.
Warden Bruno Canil and Chaplain Father Tepoorten.
Rolland, Lionel & Jerome on Lionel’s 100th birthday.
All 3 are past Grand Knights
26 parishioners visited Cemetery Nov. 13 to pray for the Holy Souls in Purgatory. 26 parishioners visited Cemetery Nov. 13 to pray for the Holy Souls in Purgatory.Travis Mcdonough receiving Star Council Membership Director Pin from Grand Knight Don BourcierMagda Graff’s greenhouse original placementNew placement inside garden fence. Original position to the right of fence, dirt area. Thanks to moving/lifting crew, Larry Wuthrich, Travis McDonough, Ron Beaulieu, Henry Ortynski, Mike Carriere, Don Bourcier & Andrew Graff., Construction/Project crew at completion L-R Henry Ortynski, Mike Carriere & Don Bourcier. January 18,2021Congratulations Council 5417, Powell River for receiving the Star Council AwardProgram Director pin awarded to Brother Rolland Desilets & Grand Knight to Don BourcierKeep Christ in Christmas – Rolland & Lionel Desilets houseElio & Bernie CossarinKeep Christ in Christmas – Don & Charlene Bourcier’s houseKeep Christ in Christmas – Don & Charlene Bourcier’s house, Father McGivney’s beatification banner held by FS Gerry Anderson (L) & Brother Doran Gaudreau. Nov. 19, 2020Installation of Officers October 5, 2020. Front row L-R, Warden Bruno Canil, Trustee 3rd year Claude Piche, Outside Guard Nick Amato, Back row L-R, Chaplain Fr. Patrick Tepoorten, District Deputy Tom Gregorchuk, FS Gerry Anderson, Trustee 1st year Gerard Purdue, Recorder Travis McDonough, Advocate Ron Beaulieu, Chancellor Larry Wuthrich, Grand Knight Don Bourcier
District Deputy Tom Gregorchuk presenting a jacket & golf shirt to Grand Knight Don Bourcier for achieving their quota of 5 new members last year. Noah Kerr receiving his 3rd degree certificate on June 8, 2020 – notice social distancing due to covid-19.Joe Gaudet, Don Bourcier & Mike Carriere building front porch & ramp at Simon Gaudet’s homeFront steps at Simon Gaudet’s homeRamp at Simon’s homeNov. 18, 2019 meeting; L-R Chaplain Fr. Tepooten, Grand Knight Don Bourcier, 3rd degree cert recipient Eli Schweitzer, Newest member of council Salvatore Dominelli, 3rd degree cert recipient Claude Piche, assistant Chaplain Fr. Prashanth. Brother Doran naming the Charity Appeal Table in Mall Nov. 15, 2019.Brothers Gerry Anderson and Ron Beaulieu laying a wreath at the Cenotaph on behalf of the Knights of Columbus on November 11, 2019.Claude Piche October 26, 2019Eli Schweitzer October 26, 2019 Josh Schweitzer October 26, 2019 Stephen Breen October 26, 2019 Front L-R: Outside Guard Nick Amato, Warden Bruno Canil, FS Larry Wuthrich, Chancellor Travis McDonough, Treasurer Henry Ortynski Middle row L-R: Grand Knight Don Bourcier, Trustee Gerard Purdue, Trustee Gerry Bennett Back Row L-R: Chaplain & Pastor Fr. Tepoorten, Recorder Gerry Anderson, District Deputy Wayne Sapieha & Standing in as District Warden Jerome Desilets Officer installations September 28, 2019 DD Wayne Sapieha, GK Don Bourcier & FS Larry Wuthrich Sept 28, 2019 The Father McGivney award for Membership. (7 new members last year). Supreme and State Officers visit to Powell River Sept. 25, 2019 L-R: Ron Beaulieu, Ed Panes (State Secretary) Noah Kerr (newest 5417 brother, joined Sept. 26/19) Guy Precourt (Supreme Western Canada Trainer) Travis McDonough, Bruno Canil, Don BourcierOpening prayer by Father Tepoorten at Supreme and State Officers visit. Sept. 25, 2019Supreme Trainer Guy Precourt presentation to Powell River group, Sept. 25, 2019Financial Secretary Larry Wuthrich presenting Deputy Grand Knight Rolland Desilets with Life Membership – Sept 2019Kevin DePape 1st degree certificate Sept 2019 Doran Gaudreau receiving pin & pocket ID badge Sept 2019 L-R, Larry Wuthrich, Steve Breen, Doran Gaudreau, Bruno Canil, Ron Beaulieu, Mike Carriere, Don Bourcier April 16/19 L-R, Larry Wuthrich, Steve Breen, Doran Gaudreau, Bruno Canil, Ron Beaulieu, Mike Carriere, Gerry Bennett April 16/19Anto Jose receiving 1st degree certificate & pin May 13/19Father Dass being presented Honorary Life card by Grand Knight Don Bourcier, May 13, 2019Archbishop Miller meeting with KnightsHonor guard at Confirmation April 2019Steve Breen receiving 1st degree certificate and State pin on behalf of our DD Wayne April 10, 2019Ramp at Simon Gaudet’s homeJoshua Schweitzer, Steve Breen, Jose Anthony, Anto Jose 1st degree initiation March 25, 2019 Joshua Schweitzer, Steve Breen, Jose Anthony, Anto Jose 1st degree initiation March 25, 2019 (Back row left to right) Cam Dubord, Omer Ouellette, Ron Spreeuw, Don Trombley, Bruno Canil, Roland Drouin, Ron Beaulieu. (Front row L-R) Rolland Desilets, Nick Amato.Kevin DePape receiving 1st degree certificate from Grand Knight Don Bourcier June 11, 2018Claude Piche being presented with 2nd degree certificate and membership card by Grand Knight Don Bourcier – May 14, 2018Claude Piche (centre) received 2nd degree Nanaimo April 15, 2018. DD Wayne Sapieha (left) GK Don Bourcier (right)Financial Secretary Larry Wuthrich presenting a $1000.00 check to Betty Wilson for Sacred Heart Church new furnace. April 7, 2018Members of Council 5417 and Church of the Assumption parishioners cutting, splitting & delivering fire wood for Father Dass’ village clinic & ambulance fund raiser.Members of Council 5417 and Church of the Assumption parishioners cutting, splitting & delivering fire wood for Father Dass’ village clinic & ambulance fund raiser.Members of Council 5417 and Church of the Assumption parishioners cutting, splitting & delivering fire wood for Father Dass’ village clinic & ambulance fund raiser.Members of Council 5417 and Church of the Assumption parishioners cutting, splitting & delivering fire wood for Father Dass’ village clinic & ambulance fund raiser.Members of Council 5417 and Church of the Assumption parishioners cutting, splitting & delivering fire wood for Father Dass’ village clinic & ambulance fund raiser.Powell River Free Throw Winners 2018 Savraj Bains, Amy Ruegg, Daniel Kim, Rehia Castagnoli, Kayla Baker, Colt Pence, Brynn Reid, Eugene Louie, Addison Baker & Alison RueggSavraj Bains (14 year old gold medal winner in Parksville for North Island) with District Deputy Wayne Supieha.Kayla Baker (12 year old gold medal winner in Parksville for North Island) with District Deputy Wayne Supieha.All gold medal winners for North Island District 2 in Parksville 2018. Back Row Right Side, Powell River’s Kayla Baker & Savraj Bains. Front Row second from right, Sarah Warman now living in Port Alberni, daughter of council 5417 member Jamie Warman and granddaughter of Don Bourcier.Knights cooked pancakes & sausages for Women’s breakfast on Feb.24, 2018. Approx. 75 women. Guest speakers from Victoria, Allison Menzies & Denise Kyfiuk.Free Throw Competition Feb. 23, 2018. Assumption SchoolFree Throw Competition Feb. 23, 2018. Assumption SchoolFree Throw Competition Feb. 23, 2018. Assumption School2017 Charity Appeal Early Bird winner Len Nabe (left) being presented with $1000.00 check from Don Bourcier.
Aaron Schreiber after building greenhouse for Magda Graff.
Magda Graff’s completed Greenhouse
(Left to Right) Fred Rhodes, Don Bourcier, Lionel Desilets. Siding Magda Graff’s garage.
Magda Graff’s completed garage siding & soffits.
(Left) Fabio Bombardir, Beppino (Joe) Infanti
(Left) Father Tepoorten (Chaplain) & Larry Wuthrich (Financial Secretary) presenting certificate of appreciation to Father T.(Left back row) 1st degree team, Don Bourcier, Ron Spreeuw, Tom Behan, Rolland Desilets, Larry Wuthrich. (Front row seated) Candidates Aaron Hamilton, Chris Neath & candidate from Sechelt, (not sure of name).Casey Bullock (far left) & Cas Edwards (6th from right) Major degree in Sechelt.(Left) Rob Burke & Tony Voutour after major degree in Nanaimo.
