Bob Agard
As was the case with so many other men who came to the Knights of Columbus, it was a desire to be involved in community service and "to give something back" that brought Bob to us. He knew that the Knights were a good organization and involved with the Church, and after running into neighbor Jim Barnett a couple of times on morning walks, he accepted an invitation to become a part of the fraternity. Jim's approach must have had some magic to it because a couple of months later Father Al called Bob about Second and Third Degree. Thinking it was just another telemarketer with a sales pitch, Bob hung up.

Originally from Janesville, Bob came to the Green Bay area on a job related move about four years ago. His occupation is a mouthful--Orthotist Prosthetist. His work is to make artificial limbs and braces and in general to be about the whole world of prosthetics. After earning a degree in Biology, Bob decided to take a year off and learn to make teeth and worked for a while as a dental technician. The educational process for his field is quite unique and it led him from the University of Minnesota through a related program in a technical school. Currently he is working through a one-year residence program and has been at Monroe Prosthetic Associates in Green Bay for about six months seeking the necessary certifications in prosthetics. Always having been rather inventive and interested in working with his hands, he recalls working in a restaurant a few years ago and, as a means of helping put himself through school, sold 'carnivorous terrariums' --jars with plants such as flytraps which he'd collected from the woods. They sold quite well among the tourists.

Though he hasn't been a member of the Knights too long, he was approached about serving as an Officer and was elected to the position of Inside Guard. In addition to being a part of several Council meetings he has found the time to take part in such activities as the Tootsie Roll Drive, the Festival Food Stand and was a part of the 'calling committee' to find workers for the food stand. Though a First Degree member at the moment he hopes to advance through Third Degree at the next opportunity in the Fall.

He also places a high priority on spending time with his family--his wife of five years, Susan, and son Samuel who is just over a year old. Besides all that, he enjoys some of the outdoor life--camping, hunting and fishing. As far as the indoor life goes, he admits to a desire to be more computer literate. He has enjoyed his time as a part of the Council 10243 family, noting the blend of ages, occupations and backgrounds all coming together in the Council. We are grateful for his willingness to enrich the Council by joining with us and we likewise appreciate his willingness to serve as an Officer.

July 2000