Knights of Columbus
Fr. Michael Cottrell Council 7672
Family of the Year 2002-2003
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Florida State Council Family of
the Year for Fraternal Year 2002 - 2003
Selected at the 99th Florida State Convention
May 22 to 25, 2003
Mike & Michele Meservey
May 7, 2003
This June Mike & Michele will be married 18 years. They have
four lovely daughters; Danielle age 14, Jessica age 12, Samantha
age 10 and Michele age 6.
Our GK, Carlo Parola, called me this morning and told me that our
council Family of the Year was one of three selected to go to the
State Convention as finalists for the State Family of the Year.
He said an interview with the family describing a typical day was
needed. So we called and made an appointment to meet them at home
after school. Mike said fine for 4PM.
We got there about 2 minutes early. At 4PM they arrived. Two
parents, two vans and four kids. It was the perfect time. It was
family planning time. A quick look at the day. What’s coming
this evening, and in the near future.
But a quick jump to our visit and the Convention. Michele’s
parents are returning to be here for graduation. They must be met
at the airport on that Saturday. A phone call confirms that it is
Tampa International. So there are four adults and four kids for
the convention. What will they wear? Mike is a charter member of
our new assembly. He can wear his tux. The girls can wear their
Easter outfits. Mom needs to get a real dress.
Back to today. Mom is a full time student working toward a BS in
Education. She has to leave for class soon. Dad will take care of
supper and get Danielle to dance class tonight. While she is at
dance, he will help a friend install a new washing machine. He
will also get to help at the girls dance recital. He and the
other dads help and perform.
A few minutes for the interview. Danielle and Jessica belong to
Future Educators of America. They help at the elementary school
twice a week. They are both on the math team. Jessica is the
first sixth grader to make it. Danielle is also a band member.
Samantha is a big buddy. She worked in the elementary school bank
project. She escorted younger children to the bank. Michelle is
in Kindergarten and is so quiet She is absorbing everything.
Danielle won the county history fair. So this weekend is a trip
to Tallahassee for the State competition. Of course the family is
going together.
Now it’s time for mom to leave for class. And Mike has to
check on the presentation plaque for this Saturday’s Blue
Mass. Since he will be out of town with the girls, he also has to
arrange for someone to take care of the plaque for the Mass.
Danielle and Jessica go out to the back yard to care for Max,
their horse. Yes, mom & dad bought this house with
several acres so the girls could have the reward they wanted for
their excellent behavior, riding lessons and a horse. All the
girls belong to 4H and attend classes and lessons there. There
are no big bucks invested here but a big investment in family.
Michele’s parents will be here in time for convention and
will stay at least until the grandchildren’s graduation.
Mike’s mom recently had to cut her last visit short to take
care of some business..
Mike’s latest youth project was to get our council and
council 11553 of Englewood to sponsor the Amateur Athletic Union
with team shirts for the basketball team. In their thank you
letter the team has renamed itself the Englewood Knights.
As we prepare to leave the younger girls are watching Danielle
exercise Max and Mike is starting to mow the lawn. The girls have
set up a jump for Max with two lawn chairs and a rope.
I’m sure we will see them soon. Mothers’ Day, when we
have our pancake breakfast to honor Mothers. Mike and the girls
will be there to serve their mom, grandmother and all the
mothers.
Joe & Antoinette Cappello
Family Activities Chair Council 7672
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A Family Planning session
at home.
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99th Florida State Convention May 23, 2003
The Family of the Year Award at the State Breakfast, May 24, 2003
In the picture above, from the left: State Deputy, David K. Tebo, Michele, Danielle, Jessica, Samantha, Mike, State Program Director, Vincent Federico, DD33, Joe Giel, Grand Knight Council 7672, Carlo Parola.
As State Program Director, Vincent Federico indicated there are thousands of Knights of Columbus families who do all the good things a true Catholic family should. So it was with great difficulty this family was chosen as the representatives to receive the award to honor Knights of Columbus Families.
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E-mail: cappknight768@cs.com