John A. Ruddiman,Sr. (Deceased) July 1982 to June 1983 The second year began by "Roasting" our first Grand Knight Tom Sullivan, a tradition that continues today. A program budget process began to guide our council expenditures during the year. In February, we hosted a joint district Communion breakfast attended by 150 People from neighboring councils. We joined the parish in the Renewal Program and began another tradition of a weekend retreat at St. Alfonso's Retreat House. The year ended with a family picnic and some great clam chowder. John A. Ruddiman, Sr. The seeds of success were sowed for the future and the leadership was turned over to our second Grand Knight,