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From The State Deputy
My Brothers,
Vivat Jesus!
As the hues of autumn leaves surround us, we should all recognize that this is the
month for giving thanks. We start off with giving thanks on November 1 on All Saints
Day for those who, by their lives, their teachings, and in many cases, their deaths give
us as Catholics examples of how we should conduct our live. Then we get another
chance to give thanks, on November 11 on Veteran’s Day, we give thanks to those who
by their lives, their actions and in many cases, their deaths give us the quality of freedom we have in our
country. Then on November 22, Thanksgiving, we give thanks for the bounty that our land has given us
to make us the wonderful country we live in. We have no other month in the year that gives us so many
opportunities to give thanks for our faith, our comrades and to our country. This is truly a remarkable
month giving us so many examples of what we should be thankful for. We should all take a moment out
of the hurried life we have of work, play, and of course the Knights, to be truly thankful for the many
blessings we have.
Changing gears, your leadership team has been busy the last six weeks presenting the many Supreme
Awards to councils throughout the state. They have reported to me the many good works that are happening at each council, everything from very successful LAMB drives, First degree Teams being formed,
BBQ socials being planned, to good ole fraternity among the members. During this period yours truly has
visited 16 councils and 8 degrees. I am in awe of the marvelous work being done in each and every council.
But I still think that we can all: do one thing a little better, give that little extra smile, give that little extra
moment to our brothers, give that little extra consideration to others. Because once you miss a chance to
do something special for someone, you are one behind for the rest of your life.
Keep the faith, keep up the good work, and have a thankful month.
Fraternally yours,
John Gouldie,
NC State Deputy
At A Glance…
Page 2 - State Chaplain & Vice Supreme Master
Page 3 - Membership & Ceremonials
Page 4 - Fr. McGivney Guild & Family of the Month
Page 5 - Veterans Program News & RSVP
Page 6 - State Directory & Kudos!
Page 7 - Special Olympics Fall Games
Page 8 - Webmaster & College Council
Page 9 - Mid-Year Meeting & College Council
Page 10 - College Council Report
Page 11 - District Master’s Report
Page 12 - 24 Even More Good KofC News!
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Office of the State Chaplain
Dear Brother Knights,
October is a month dedicated to the Holy Rosary and Respect for Life. As
good Christians we express our sincere gratitude to our almighty God. His
Holiness John Paul II always invited us to see Mary, the Mother of Jesus as
a good Christian model to follow Her Son.
We come to an end of the month of October with gratitude. Our participation in parishes by leading and praying the rosary was a great opportunity to come closer to Jesus through the intercession
of His Mother Mary, our Blessed Mother. The Rosary is a simple prayer, yet powerful in context as
we meditate the life, ministry, passion, death and resurrection of Jesus. Mary is a great tool to bring
us closer to Jesus.
On the other hand, our Bishops invited us to reflect on the Right to Life weekend. We, as Knight
of Columbus, were very active participating in this event. Not only because it is one of our responsibilities as Knights, but also as Catholics, we are called to defend life from “natural conception to
natural death.”
We are at the beginning of a new month: November, a month of thanksgiving. Let us prepare not
only our bodies for “the turkey dinner,” but also let us prepare our soul for the great solemnity of
Christ the King.
Let us keep in our prayers the intentions of our Holy Father and the Bishops of our Dioceses. Remember, do not be afraid. Just have faith.
With my priestly blessings,
ctwÜx _xÉÇ
Rev. Fr. Marcos Leon-Angulo
From the Vice-Supreme Master,
I want to congratulate all of the new Sir Knights who received their Exemplification on
October 20, 2007. This was one of the largest classes North Carolina has experienced.
I believe that this was the best job ever done by the North Carolina Exemplification
Team. My congratulations to them for such a great job.
I would like to reiterate my comments at the Banquet regarding the Wounded Warrior
Fund and the Dome Fund.
Every Assembly should do their part on assisting our Wounded Warriors get home for Christmas. A
small donation from each member would make a huge difference.
For the Dome Fund, Supreme has asked the Fourth Degree to raise $500,000 for this project. If each Assembly would send in $3.00 per member we would have no problem reaching this goal. Remember the Basilica is our National Headquarters for our Catholic religion. We MUST Support this project.
My plan is to keep in contact with ALL Assemblies in North Carolina in the future. You have made me
what I am today and I truly appreciate it. If I can do anything to assist you just let me know.
SK Robert J. “Bob” Singer, FDM
Vice-Supreme Master, DeSoto Province
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EXPERIIENCE of a LIFETIME
ACTION PLAN - NOVEMBER
Worthy members of the Knights of Columbus,
Vivat Jesus!
November is the month that you turn those Prospects into MEMBERS. Last month was our
major recruitment month, you meet and talked to many members of your parish and asked them to
join our fraternal organization. Now is the time to hold that First Degree which will bring them
into our order. In doing so you will make them a better Catholic and increase our numbers, as well
as spreading our workload within our Council and Communities. The challenge for this month is to
bring in at least one new member in each council. To accomplish that and more, follow up on the
prospect list you put together through your council’s recruitment BLITZ.
Each year we ask hundreds of Catholic gentlemen to join our ranks and for some reason we
don’t follow up, please ask yourself WHY? When we fail to follow up we do them, and ourselves, a
disservice. We also fail our council, church, youth and community. Growth is the lifeblood of our
organization, without growth our founders dream will die and that is not acceptable. So I ask you,
as your membership chairman, hold a first degree this month. If for some reason you don’t have a
first degree team in your council ask your District Deputy to find out where the next degree is and
get your new member to that council.
We are a proud brotherhood and must join our hands together to do God’s
work. We must and will continue to grow, and with your help we will have a council in every church, the goal of our founder Father Michael J. McGivney.
Fraternally,
P.A. Wojciechowski, FDD
Ceremonial Corner
This is the current schedule for the Third Degree Ceremonials 2007-2008 for N.C.
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LOCATION
TEAM
C.O.
November 06
Wilmington 12017
Bishop Begley
Joe Brunner
November 13
Wilson 4660
Amos Small
Steve Byrnes
November 10
Greensboro 939
Bishop Begley
Charles McGowan
2008
February 9
Raleigh 2546
Triad
Joe Brunner
February ?
Havelock 6648
Fayetteville
Steve Byrnes
February 23
Fayetteville 2838
Bishop Waters
Steve Byrnes
March 1
Charlotte 10852
Triad
Joe Brunner
April 19
Clemmons 9499
Bishop Begley
Charles McGowan
June 2
Garner 11266
Amos Small
Rick Lewis
Worthy Grand Knights,
Vivat Jesus!
Please notify the Grand Knight of the host Council ASAP with the number of candidates that you intend
to bring to the Third Degree in the respective area. Then update 2 weeks and 1 week prior to the degree.
Also, encourage your members to attend, especially if they sponsored a candidate. We need better coordination and attendance at these Ceremonials. If you wish to host a Third Degree please let me know the Date,
location, and the availability of your hall intended for the degree.
Fraternally, Joe Brunner * 910-315-1812 * [email protected]
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Congratulations To:
The Family Of
Are You A Member?
Delbert & Betty Herrmann
Council 11817 Castle Hayne
If So - Thank You!
And
If Not - Why?
The Family Of
Karl & Melinda King
Contact The
North Carolina State Council
Fr. McGivney Guild Director
Council 14276 Butner
For Being Selected as
Knights of Columbus
Supreme Council
“Family Of The Month”
Awardees for September 2007
Marc Turkaly
[email protected]
Twenty-one Councils in North
Carolina submitted “Family of the
Month” forms to the Supreme Council
for the
month of September.
For Even More Information:
www.fathermcgivney.org
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Supporting our Veterans
RSVP Program
News From the 4th Degree
Exemplification
I want to thank all the councils who have supported a seminarian so far this year. We are
well on the road to 100 per cent coverage.
With the Christmas and Thanksgiving holidays approaching, now is a good time to support a seminarian as most of them don't have
a steady income and our support is greatly
appreciated.
Assembly 2208 was the host Assembly and
ran the main Hospitality Room at the recent
4th Degree Exemplification in Concord, NC.
The winner of the Saturday night 50/50 was
a Knight from Council 11180 Edenton
(Mother of Mary Council). He told me that
he is donating the money to the “Wounded
Warrior Program”.
So how do councils raise the money for their
RSVP fund? They use lots of ingenuity. Some
have fish fries, others have pancake breakfasts, one council I know collects aluminum
cans for RSVP. Another council holds a once
a year bingo that raises enough money to support several seminarians. What does your
council do to raise RSVP money? If you have
a good program to raise money that you think
other councils might be interested in let me
know and I'll include it in a future article.
This my Brothers is true charity in action
and although I did not disclose his name, say a
private thank you for his
kindness and generosity.
Fraternally,
Vince Lombardo
Hospitality Room Chairman
This month's “Seminary of the Month” is St.
Charles Borromeo Seminary located in
Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. Students from
both the Raleigh and Charlotte Dioceses are
enrolled. The web site for St. Charles Borromeo Seminary is www.scs.edu. Check it out
and learn about the seminary and what it
stands for.
Also from the Fourth
Degree Exemplification,
The Mass collection totaled $1645.00, and at
the Faithful Navigators meeting on Sunday
Morning, it was suggested and voted on to
donate $1000.00 to the Wounded Warrior
Project and $645 to the VA Veterans Hospital
in Fayetteville. SK Jack McCloskey, Assembly
783, has being trying to raise money to get a
large screen TV for the veterans hospital and
the 4th Degree check will go to him towards
his project.
Thanks to all of you who support our future
priests!
Fraternally,
Thank you for your generosity.
Marc Turkaly
State RSVP
Chairman
SK Bob Grabasky, PSD
NC District Master
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Delete Financial Secretary, replace with
William G. Thoms
505 E Murphy ST
Wallace, NC 28466-1930
STATE DIRECTORY
Brother Knights of North Carolina:
Vivat Jesus.
Greetings from Elizabeth City.
Again, please review your state directories. If any
data needs to be updated, please go to our state
web site www.kofcnc.org, select forms, and submit your change. Changes received through October 28th follow
Page 7 – Church Director
FDD Dave McGuire
Change e-mail to [email protected]
Page 12 – Council 3303
Change meeting time from 8:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Page 14 – Council 6600
Grand Knight John Andrason
Change e-mail to [email protected]
Page 46 – Council 12885
Delete Grand Knight, replace with
Edward (Ed) Basso
Paula
1345 Regatta DR
Wilmington, NC 28405-4269
H-910-256-0066 [email protected]
Page 64 – Living Past State Deputies
PSD Ron Carney
Change e-mail to [email protected]
Page 69 – Add new Third Degree Team
AMOS SMALL TEAM
Captain: William P. (Bill) Conklin
3911 Russell ST
Hope Mills, NC 28348-2372
(H) 910-424-7158
[email protected]
Page 70 - Conferring Officers
PSD Ron Carney
Change e-mail to [email protected]
Fraternally,
Gene Tortone,
Administrative Assistant
252-331-2338
[email protected]
Kudos!!
On October 6th our State Chaplain, Padre Leon took his third degree, but it was a work day for
him. A baptism at 1:00pm forced him to leave a little early. My thanks go out to the brothers at
Shallotte, especially Bob Hack. On the spur of the moment, they organized an honor guard to go
to Whiteville to join me at Mass on October 7th. There we completed the knighting ceremony for
Padre at his 10:30 Mass. Congratulations!
On October 6th, High Point Council celebrated their 50th anniversary. They honored two charter
members in attendance.
Did I mention that at the Third Degree in Cary a WWII veteran took his third
degree. This 87 year young man received the Distinguished Flying Cross as a
B-17 pilot. I guess you are never too old to become a full fledged Knight!
John Gouldie,
NC State Deputy
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SPECIAL OLYMPICS NC FALL GAMES RETURN TO HIGH POINT
As Operation Lamb winds down for 2007, Special Olympics athletes from all over North Carolina
will converge on High Point to compete in 2007 Special Olympics North Carolina Fall Games, November 9, 10 & 11.
The local Knights of Columbus will turn their efforts from fund raising for special needs citizens to
assisting and supporting many of them in their competitive efforts in bocce, cycling, golf, roller
skating and soccer. The Knights and ladies will be volunteering to assist the Games Management
Team for the 2007 Special Olympics NC Fall Games at all the venues.
There will be nearly 1,000 athletes representing 52 local programs competing in the Fall Games.
They will be accompanied by some 400 coaches. This event will bring more than 3,000 visitors to
High Point.
Sir Knight Tom Burke and his wife Rose, advocates of Special Olympics for many years, have seen
to it that Knights from Council #4507 are involved at every venue for the weekend as well as the
Opening Ceremonies where the Fourth Degree Honor Guard will lead the athlete parade and post
the colors at High Point University.
We congratulate Burke for his efforts and also for winning the 2007 Special Olympics North Carolina Family of the Year honors as well. Burke and his family will be presented a plaque in recognition of the honor at the Fall Games Opening Ceremonies.
These Fall Games return to High Point after a most successful event last year. This year, seven
Special Olympics Guilford/High Point athletes will be serving as part of the Games Management
Team of lead volunteers. This is the first time in Special Olympics North Carolina history that an
athlete will be serving in a volunteer role at every venue site.
The Knights of Columbus are Championship-level sponsors of Special Olympics of North Carolina. The statewide Special Olympics program offers year-round sports training and competition
for more than 38,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities, making it the second largest
Special Olympics program in North America in terms of athlete participation.
Fraternally,
Jim Neely, PSD
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State Web Site
www.kofcnc.org
Brothers,
Vivat Jesus!!
I am the new (or not so new) State Website Chairman. This year we are planning on taking the
website to the next level. Here are some of the things to look forward to:
1. Form submission. We will allow you to submit your information via the website. This can
be a great time saver for all of us. Starting out this will be limited until we work out the
bugs and figure out which forms can be handled this way.
2. Email: We will be changing the officers and directors emails so it will be easier for everybody to get in contact with right person. For example: my email address is
[email protected], the new address will be [email protected]. This might not
seem like much, but over time this change will benefit everybody.
3. Revamped website: We will be working on revamping the website. The goal is to have a
beta website up and running that will allow you to test drive and provide comments about
the beta site.
4. Search bar: having the ability to find what you are looking for fast is critical. That is why
we will be adding a search bar to the site, so you can find what you are looking for faster.
5. Database: We are going to be adding the ability for the data that you submit to go into a
database that can be used by the state for reporting and/or for other council to search and
find what they are looking for.
6. Website security: Will be adding the ability to create an account and log into the site and be
able to access information that we do not want everybody to access.
We are looking to have all these items accomplished over the next 6-12 months. If you would like
to help with these items or would like to help maintain the content on the State Website, let me
know.
Fraternally,
Brian Koomen, PGK
State Website Chairman
COLLEGE KNIGHTS
Collegiate Knights assembling in
front of St. Mary’s Church, New
Haven CT.
See story on Page 10.
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MID YEAR MEETING:
We are now closing out the first six months of the year and will be taking some time to reflect on
where we are, where we are going, and how we are to get there. Our Midyear meetings are coming
up. Mark your calendars,
January 5 we will have a meeting at the Holiday Inn Select in Hickory.
January 19 we will have a meeting at the Hilton in Greenville.
You will be receiving information from me about the details of these two identical one-day events.
It is extremely important that each council send FOUR representatives.
Grand Knight
Deputy Grand Knight (or your Program Chairman)
Financial Secretary
LAMB Chairman
At the meetings each will get specific information concerning their areas of responsibility for the
upcoming year. This will include everything from council’s IRS tax forms to file, LAMB training,
Council Goals for the remainder of the year, to council recognition of a job well done. It’s also a
good time to network with your peers to find out what makes other councils “tic”.
Additionally, we will have a couple of guests at each meeting that will make it a midyear meeting
one to remember!
SD John Gouldie
COLLEGE COUNCIL NEWS In October, members of the newly being
formed council at NCSU attended a college
conference in New Haven. The Supreme
Council paid for their visit, but our state paid
for their gas money. Following is a report
(Page 10) by two of the attendees about the
event. It is good to see those without all the
grey hair getting enthused about the Knights.
SD John Gouldie
Matt Higgins, Tony McWilliams
and Father McGivney
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2007 College Council Conference Report
Prepared by
Sir Knight Anthony McWilliams & Knight Matthew Higgins
NCSU’s Catholic Campus Ministry sent two Knights to the 2007 College Council Conference held
in New Haven Connecticut, with the help of our generous State Council. We traveled by car, managing to catch traffic in all major cities and at the toll booths, 15 hours there and 13 hours back.
Friday’s activities included a walking tour of Yale and a chance to meet fellow Knights from
around the country and farther. Saturday’s schedule included presentations made by fellow collegiate Knights were: Membership, Fundraising, Retention, and How to Run a Meeting. Additional
presentations were made by members of Supreme, covering the role of the Columbia, an overview
of the insurance program, and a brief overview of World Youth Day 2008 by Sister Katherine
Marie from Sisters of Life. We were then given a tour of Supreme’s Home Office and the fascinating chapel located ‘in office’. There, a presentation was given by the Senior Vice President of Investments, Anthony Minopoli, which further detailed the scope and importance of the insurance
program. Then followed a tour of the Knights of Columbus Museum which offered a wonderful
insight to the vast 125 year history of the Order, it was there that we met Supreme Knight Carl A.
Anderson, and an opportunity for councils to have their picture taken with him. That night we
attended a Vigil Mass held at St. Mary’s Church celebrated by Father J.C. Kalisch and all the chaplains present for the conference. The night was finished off with the awards banquet. Sunday
closed the conference with presentations on vocations, pertaining to both secular and clergy callings, and an internship program being offered by the Supreme Office.
As Knights visiting the Supreme Office and touring the Museum, we came away with a
much better appreciation and understanding for the magnitude and impact of the Order. One can
be told what the Order is and described to what it does; while one can believe these without seeing
in can be a footnote. Going to New Haven and being able to see the 400 year old cross that given
by the Vatican to the Order out of appreciation along with countless other papal notes and general
documents chronicling the history, gave a new understanding of the Order. As collegiate Knights,
the conference gave us the ability to meet our peers and to learn how to deal with the challenges of
operating a council at the college level. More specifically: as informal as college atmospheres can
be, it is still important to conduct meetings in an organized manner with a certain level of formality.
Points on fundraising were clarified as to setting specific programs or projects as targets for the
funds, making sure it is well planned in addition to having back up plans (to abide by Murphy’s
Law). Also, as not every activity has to be created by the college council, we have the opportunity
to work with other councils and organizations that might be better suited at organizing an event, to
provide manpower. Probably the largest set of problems faced by college councils is the recruitment of new members, the retention of those members as the other pressures of college set in, and
maintaining contact with alumni.
As for applying the knowledge that we learned,
we will prepare structured meetings, we will form a
membership retention committee whose task is to
maintain an active corps of Knights, and we will focus
efforts on fundraising techniques.
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Master’s Message
Worthy Sirs,
Vivat Jesus!
I would like to congratulate all of our new Sir Knights who attained the
Honor of becoming Fourth Degree members at the exemplification held
in Concord on Saturday, October 20th at the new Embassy Suites Hotel. Congratulations also go
to the Faithful Navigators and their Officers of the 29 Assembly’s for presenting 177 candidates
for the exemplification, which included five priests. A magnificent class!
Those in attendance, whether as a candidate or observer, were treated to an outstanding Exemplification, as the team, under the direction of SK Ron Carney, PSD, FDM, performed flawlessly. My
thanks to the team members for their dedication and attention to the details of our ceremonials,
which is no easy task. Your performance was one of the best I have yet to see. There were a number of positive comments for your presentation. Thank you again.
I also extend my thank you to the hard work, support and guidance of our now Vice Supreme Master, SK Bob Singer and his wife Marge. They were there every step of the way ensure that your
new Master was successful. And to our District Secretary, SK Greg Ciesielski and his wife Lisa,
without whose help I would certainly been constantly fumbling.
Finally, to the Color Guard and all of the District staff, both old and new for all of their hard work
and without their unselfish assistance, the Exemplification would not have occurred as beautiful as
it was. These men and ladies carry out their duties willfully and discreetly and all have my utmost
trust in their abilities. Thank you all.
Our Honoree for the Exemplification was Supreme Director SK John Harrison, PSD. John, as
always, gave a very humble and informative acceptance speech. It is always a pleasure to have SK
Harrison with us. As an added treat, John’s son Greg also became a Sir Knight that day. A proud
day for any father.
At the Sunday morning Faithful Navigators meeting, I outlined Supremes (and mine) guidelines for
the wearing of pins when in regalia, the “Dome Project”, the Wounded Warriors program, and several other items. I hope your FN’s will inform the membership at their next meeting.
Happy Thanksgiving to All Sir Knights & Their Families
God Bless You All and God Bless America!
SK Bob Grabasky,
NC District Master
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Photo by Lew McCloud, NC State Council Photographer
Contact Lew McCloud at [email protected] to order your copy of this photo.
Congratulations
To The 177
New Sir Knights!
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STATE GOLF TOURNAMENT
Brother Knights,
I would like to thank the Fr. William O’Byrne Council #3574 in Jacksonville for the
wonderful job of hosting the 2007 State Golf Tournament on September 15th and 16th. GK Larry
Stewart and his Council did an outstanding job and with the help of God above had beautiful
weather for the tournament as well.
The North Carolina State Champions – Council #4507 from left to right:
Jim Rango, Joe Kushner, Joe Hughes, Jim Neely, Rick Boedicker, Joe Dominick, Joe Skee,
Joe Deering, Ron Money, and Father Jack Kelly.
Jim Rango was our 2007 State Individual Tournament Champion.
Vivat Jesus,
Tim Whelan,
State Athletic Chairman
2008 State Convention
Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the 2008 State Convention May 2, 3 and 4 in beautiful
Asheville. Our Convention Committee has been working to assure that you will have an enjoyable
time in the mountains. Activities are set for Friday night’s family entertainment and ladies’ and
youth enjoyment on Saturday. Your registration packet will also contain information to help you
plan an extended stay in the mountains.
We are looking forward to making your visit with us a
time to remember!
Tom Greenlee
DD #16
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From Your Church Director:
Vivat Jesus!
Well would you believe it, the fraternal year is almost half gone. If you haven’t had an opportunity
to put the emphasis on Church Programs that you feel that they deserve, there is no time like the
present.
A couple of issues ago I asked the new Grand Knights if you had made a courtesy call on your Pastor. You might wonder why, being that you see him every Sunday. Remember that our support of
our bishops and priests is a major thrust of our order and cannot be over emphasized. A good
start for your meeting with Father is “Father, what can the Knights Council do for you?” You may
be surprised at the reaction you get. Many of us take the role of our councils and our responsibilities to our parishes for granted and consequently we let many good intentions slide. It may result
in less than enthusiastic support from our pastors when we need it most. Additionally this can
cause a certain reluctance on the part of many parishioners to support council functions that are
meant for the whole parish. It doesn’t help with recruiting either.
As of this issue our participation, or at least the documentation of, our Round Table Program is
still sadly lacking. Five months into the fraternal year and less that 30 percent of our councils have
reported establishment of Round Tables in parishes that are geographically very
close but that have no council to support them. I recently sent all District Deputies a current status and have asked for their help. Brothers we have a long way
to go.
Fraternally,
Dave McGuire
State Church Director
LAMB Foundation of NC, Inc.
Brothers,
Thank you for all you do for the LEAST AMONG MY BROTHERS.
The State Web Site will be updated with 2007 OP LAMB Forms 1 thru 5, along with a sample brochure, and apron order forms.
Included will be excerpts from the 2007 LAMB Training Manual.
I welcome any suggestions, and offer any assistance your Council may need.
Training for the 2008 Campaign will begin at January’s Mid Year Meetings. This will be a sharing
session and it is important that new and old Council LAMB Directors be present.
God Bless!
AngelO
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Council #12455 Reverse Raffle
Grand Prize 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt or $15,000 Cash
To be provided by Sir Walter Chevrolet, 8501 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 919-787-3000
2nd Prize $1,500 Cash - 3rd Prize $1,000 Cash - 4th Prize $500 Cash
Tickets will $100 per ticket. Maximum of 500 tickets sold
Drawing to be held Saturday, November 10, 2007
At 7:00 PM at St. Luke’s hall,
12333 Bayleaf Church Rd., Raleigh, NC 27614
During a reception for ticket holders.
Winners are to pay any applicable taxes and fees
Winners need not be present to win
To order tickets, send the following information with a check for $100 per ticket to:
St. Luke’s K of C Council #12455 Raffle
2504 Barton Ridge Court, Raleigh, NC 27613
Name: ____________________________________________
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A Call for Questions
Attention Financial Secretaries !!
(if you are not a Financial Secretary please ensure your council’s FS gets to see this article)
We are making preparing for your training sessions at this coming Mid-Year Meeting (January
2008). The plan is to fill the day with as much information as possible to aid you in performing
your vitally important tasks as your council’s FS. In order to accomplish that goal I would like to
hear from you. What would you like to see covered in this session. Bear in mind that at this Mid
Year Meeting the FS’s will have their own breakout session, lasting most of the day.
Please send your session suggestions to [email protected]
Thanks and God Bless,
Gregory S. Kent
State Treasurer
North Carolina State Council
Knights of Columbus
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Family Life Director
Greetings to all from Fayetteville!
I truly hope that all is well in your corner of this great state. I would like to congratulate all who
have so faithfully sent in their submissions to Supreme for the Council Family of the Month program. In September we topped out submissions year to date at 23 councils submitting. This may
not sound like very many, but in the big scheme of things we have added one or two councils a
month, each month since the beginning of the Fraternal Year. So, if you are one of the twentythree councils, thank-you. If you are not one of the twenty-three, I encourage you to begin your
submissions. You may do that either online at the Supreme website, or by using the form 1993A in
your booklets. Lets continue to increase our number of submissions.
As you and your council round out your first reporting period, please remember that we as state
staff are asking that you choose one project from each of the five program areas to submit a "write
up" in order to compete for recognition from supreme. It would really help me to spread Family
Life Program ideas to other councils in the state if everyone would submit at least one of their
Family Life projects.
Congratulations to the families of Delbert & Betty Herrmann from Council 11817 in Castle Hayne
and Karl & Melinda King from Council 14276 in Butner for being selected as Supreme Families of
the Month for September.
Please remember that it is through families that we grow stronger. Peace to each of you.
Colin Jorsch,
Family Life Director
Form
1993A
Family of
The Month
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Wounded Warrior Program
As many of you know, the Knights of Columbus was the second highest organization to donate to
the Wounded Warrior Leave Program last year, a program that sent 63 amputees in NC still on active duty home for Christmas. Starting a little earlier this year and with more demand, the program
is alive and well and the Military Order of the Purple Heart is anticipating over 150 service personnel missing limbs in the state of NC (Camp Lejeune, Fort Bragg, and Seymour Johnson) that will
need help in getting home for the holidays this year.
We are asking all Assemblies and Councils to help in this cause if they can. With a national Officer
of the Purple Heart Society, Jim Casti, in my council, I have volunteered to be the point person for
KofC donations. You can mail your donations to me at the below address and I will hand carry
them to Jim’s house. Please make all checks to the “MOPH Wounded Warrior Leave”. This program is catching on nationwide and we as a State Council are in part responsible for this program’s
proliferation.
Lastly, our 4th degree district donated $1,000 from the donations received during the 4th degree exemplification Mass to this cause. Let’s see if we can get 100% participation at the Assembly and
Council level and really show our support for these brave young men and women who have sacrificed so much of themselves for us at such a young age.
God Bless them and God Bless us all for people like them
Mike Durbin
Faithful Admiral
Angelo Battista Assembly, Havelock NC
126 Powell Rd
Newport, NC 28570
Knights to Distribute Wheelchairs to Veterans in Need
The Knights of Columbus will distribute $1 million worth of wheelchairs to veterans in need at
four VA Hospital locations on Veterans Day weekend, Nov. 9 and 10, continuing a long history of
K of C service to the men and women of the U.S. military.
The Knights of Columbus has purchased 2,000 wheelchairs and partnered with the Wheelchair
Foundation to distribute them. Five hundred wheelchairs will be distributed in Bonham, Texas,
(near Dallas) on Nov. 9, and additional distributions of 500 wheelchairs will take place in Washington, D.C., Chicago and Los Angeles on Nov. 10.
“As our nation pauses to honor these men and women on Veterans Day, we are honored to be
able to reach out to help veterans in need,” said Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson. “This wheelchair distribution continues our longstanding tradition of service to our service men and women,
both those who are on active duty and those who are retired.”
From the Supreme Website - www.kofc.org
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The Warden’s Corner
Hello brothers!!!
As you know we are doing 2 separate Mid-Year meetings this year – one in
the East and one in the West. As your State Warden, guess what the State
Deputy has charge me with?????? You guessed it, 100% submission of the
Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity Form 1728 by Jan 31, 2008. What does
this mean to you???? I need a copy of your report by the time of your MidYear meeting. In order to make my goal, I need every council to provide me
a copy of their report. Since the report can be filed on-line, please include
my email address ([email protected]) in the spot for the state deputy on the form. This will ensure
that I receive a copy of your submission and it will not inundate the State Deputy’s email and I can
make the report directly to him on the State’s status.
As a fraternal, non-profit, service organization that enjoys many tax-exempt status codes throughout the IRS codes, it is imperative that we maintain that status. The only way we can do this is
through YOUR timely reporting. If you need help with filling out the form – please call me in the
evenings and I will gladly walk you through the process.
I am currently going through all of our other forms that were supposed to already have been submitted and much to our surprise, our records and Supreme Council’s do not reconcile. As a state
council, we can defend the submission of a report if we have a copy of it, which is why it is so important that you provide us a copy of all your reports submitted to Supreme.
It is my hope as we enter into the holiday season of Thanksgiving and Christmas that the Lord
blesses you with many blessings and that our founder Father McGivney continues to guide us in
the works he started 125 years ago.
God Bless!
Mike Durbin,
Your NC State Warden
Form 1728 Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity
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A “High Point” for the Chorale
Solidarity with our Priests at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish was the
order of the day as Bishop Hafey Council celebrated it’s 50th Anniversary. Father Jack Kelly, GK Bob Korabek, SD John Gouldie, PSD Jim
Neely, and the Chorale led by PSD Joe Dick joined in the celebration.
Frosting on the cake was
having our 92 year old
Chorale member, Dick
Miller, join the Chorale in
song at the Pennybyrn at
Maryfield Retirement Home.
The Chorale’s next engagement is at
St. Bernadette’s Church in Fuquay-Varina on
December 1.
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Knights of Columbus insurance in force tops $65 billion
(NEW HAVEN, CT) - The Knights of Columbus insurance program passed a major milestone
today, when total insurance in force exceeded $65 billion for the first time. The Order was established in 1882 as a fraternal benefit society, and one of its primary aims was to enable its members
to protect their families with life insurance. The amount of Knights of Columbus life insurance in
force has doubled in the past decade, from $32.9 billion in 1997 to $65 billion today.
The Knights of Columbus now has over $14 billion in assets and more than 1.8 million life, annuity
and long-term care policies in force, and ranks in the Fortune 1000 list of America's largest companies. It is one of only six insurance companies in North America to receive the highest possible
rating from both Standard & Poor's (AAA) and A.M. Best (A++), and certification of ethical business practices from the Insurance Marketplace Standards Association (IMSA).
Supreme Knight and CEO Carl A. Anderson said that surpassing the $65 billion milestone "is solid
evidence of our faithfulness to the vision of our founder, Fr. Michael J. McGivney, and a real tribute to our force of more than 1,300 field agents who have dedicated their careers to helping our
members build a rock solid foundation on which to provide financial protection to their families."
David Wellmon, FIC
General Agent North Carolina
20 Waverly Ct., Asheville, NC 28805
828-298-3660 - FAX-828-298-0897 - CELL-828-301-3807
[email protected] - [email protected]
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Youth Director’s Moment
Brothers all,
I received the following email and thought if anybody likes hockey, and you’re in the
Charlotte area, come out and support the team, and at the same time, help out our veterans who
keep and protect our freedoms. Jim Kiger, Youth Director
Dear Checkers Fan –
After a successful opening weekend at the box office (8,727 and 5, 713) and a 1-1 showing on the
ice; the Checkers are looking forward to a BIG November. In an effort to meet our lofty goal of
raising over $500k for local non-profits I am proud to announce the following upcoming events:
Wednesday - November 7 (deleted)
Saturday, November 10th, 2007 @ 7:30pm – Veterans Night
Being the son of a disabled Veteran I have learned how dramatic the effects of war can be on a
family. This is a very simple, yet meaningful opportunity for us to honor military past, present, and
future. Throughout the game we will honor veterans, and even have a special ceremony inducting
new soldiers. Monies generated from the promotional codes will be split up among a number of
benefactors.
We have discounted tickets in the Blue Line from $22 to $20 ($8 back) and the Attack Zone from
$20 to $15 ($6 back). The promotional code USA can be used to split the proceeds among the
benefactors or you can specifically donate back one of the following benefactors of your
choice: The Charlotte USO (USO), the Coalition to Salute Americas Heroes (SALUTE), the family of recently deceased Queen City DAV leader Samuel Gordon (HYATT), and the Knights of
Columbus Welcome Home Program (KOFC). Click the link below to utilize the code.
Friday - November 16 (deleted)
Whether you are a hockey fan or just want to support a worthy cause, we encourage you to utilize
these promotional opportunities. I made you aware of these 3 in particular because of what they
mean to me personally. Yesterday, I found myself in a barber chair at Emerson Joseph getting my
head shaved in a Mohawk. I am not asking for that type of dedication from you, all I ask is that if
you do not plan on attending that you at least send this to 1 friend. Money is great, awareness is
just as important.
If you have any ideas on how to make theses nights bigger, better, and more efficient, please do not
hesitate to contact me. If you are looking to contribute via your business, we have corporate packages available. Want to utilize this promotion for your group, I can help. Special accommodations? Just ask.
THE LINK BELOW
http://www.ticketmaster.com/promo/8rf0m3
Again, I can’t stress enough how important these events are to my personally, thank
you for your time and consideration.
Rory K. Brady | Sales Manager
Charlotte Checkers Professional Hockey Club
P - 704.940.4082 | F - 704.377.4595 | [email protected]
Editor’s note November 10th is also the birthday of the United States Marine Corps. Semper Fidelis!
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From The Desk of the State Secretary
Brothers All:
I would like to thank all of the councils that have sent in their per capita and
liability checks. I would like to remind the Grand Knights that have not
sent their liability premium check to either send proof of liability coverage
or a check to the State Secretary for your liability insurance. A reminder
to the Financial Secretaries that have not sent in their per capita check…it is past due so please get
one out ASAP.
This is a good time for all councils to look back on the previous four months and see what programs are still outstanding and put into motion plans that will accomplish finishing out all of your
programs for the first six months. Your DDs’ should have met with all of your Grand Knights and
went over all of the programs that have been accomplished for your council in the past four or five
months. Every council should have at least one program they consider as outstanding for their
council and should be written up and given to your District Deputy before November 15th of this
year.
A reminder to all councils that have Brothers deployed in hot spots around the world to get their
names to me ASAP for your per capita rebate on these deployed Brothers in harm’s way.
If you have any questions regarding your state per capita invoice or the insurance invoice, please
contact Dave Jones at (704) 535-6599 or e-mail, [email protected].
Vivat Jesus,
Dave Jones,
NC State Secretary
P.S. Insurance certificates will be mailed out in two weeks
Council 1234
123 Main St. Anytown USA 98765
November 1
1-234-555-6789
PAY TO THE
ORDER OF
KofC Per Capita
& Liability
2007
$0.00
No Dollars and No Cents —————————————————-
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Is Your Check Overdue?
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PRO-LIFE
Compass” has been dumbed down to fool kids
and parents into thinking of it as a Christmas
movie. Where in the end of the trilogy the kids
kill God and everyone can do as they please.
The movie will star Nicole Kidman so it will
probably be highly advertised. Pullman’s objective is to bash Christianity and promote atheism. He has made remarks that he wants to kill
God in the minds of children, and that’s what
the books are about. The first movie is scheduled to be released December 7, 2007. Most of
the profoundly anti-catholic elements have
been taken out of the movie so as not to offend
Christians in the hopes that the parents will allow the children to buy the books which are.
Brother Knights,
Vivat Jesus!
Thanksgiving –
November is the
month we set aside to
give thanks for all that
we receive from God.
As Pro-Life people of
God, we should give
special thanks for the
gift of God’s love and
the gift of life! Also we
should thank God for
the gift of his Son who
redeemed the world
and for Mary Queen of
the Knights who said “yes” to God’s will. We
need to thank Him for the Angels and Knights
who pray with us and work with us to help others less fortunate. We need to share these gifts
with other Catholic men by inviting them to
join us in Knighthood. All of us who have
food, shelter and clothing should be thankful,
there are many in this world that do not. I
would like to thank all who joined us in the
“Life Chains” in October.
As Catholic’s we must remember that the
Churches pro-Life message is one that is antiabortion, anti-euthanasia, and anti-death penalty. Anyone who claims to be Catholic yet supports abortion is not in solidarity with the
Church and is in serious peril of the consequences; especially, if he/she is in a position of
power or influence.
Pray the Rosary to End Abortion Please have your family pray the Rosary daily to
end abortion. Include the Prayer for the Unborn in your daily prayers (see bottom of this
page). Know that you are included in my daily
prayers as well as our clergy.
Remember our most powerful weapon against
abortion is Prayer, so Pray, Pray, and Pray!
John Wigger
Pro-Life Chairman
8681 Windsor Ridge Drive
Charlotte, NC 28277
Phone: (704) 752-3645
[email protected]
www.kofcnc.org
Alert!
As confirmed by Snopes, the 2007 film “The
Golden Compass” is based on a series of books
with anti-religious themes; written by Phillip
Pullman, a proud atheist who belongs to secular
humanist societies. He despises the C. S.
Lewis’s “Chronicles' of Narnia” series because
of their Christian ideas. His Trilogy of books is
being touted as an alternative to C. S. Lewis’s
books for children. The movie “The Golden
Prayer for the Unborn
Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, I love you very
much; I beg you to spare the life of the
unborn baby that I have spiritually
adopted who is in danger of abortion.
By Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
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The Wheelchair Foundation
The Knights of Columbus have joined the
Wheelchair Foundation in providing free wheelchairs to children, teens and adults worldwide who
are without mobility and cannot afford a wheelchair. Hope, Mobility, Freedom and Independence are being given to people deprived of mobility by war, disease, accident, natural disaster and
advanced age.
For a donation of $150.00, councils, assemblies and circles are invited to join this organization that
has distributed over 580,034 wheelchairs since June 2000 to over 150 countries and geographical
locations.
If you want more information go to www.wheelchairfoundation.org or just call me for information. I have DVD’s, pamphlets, newsletters and other materials to help you decide to make a difference in this world. The program was also featured in the March 2006 edition of “Columbia”.
Thank you!
Greg Ciesielski * 252-444-1859 * [email protected]
THK Editor
Greg Ciesielski
333 Miller Blvd
Havelock, NC 28532
58c
Address
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