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Council 12150 responds after tornado in Wetumpka

16Feb

By Jason Esteve, PSDNo Comments

Community, News

Council 12150 responds after tornado in Wetumpka

On January 19th, an EF2 tornado hit the city of Wetumpka. The Church of the Holy Spirit Council 12150 immediately started coordinating with local and county Emergency Medical Services as to what needs they could provide for this disaster. The EMS determined there was a need to have onsite feeding of first responders. Brother Knights from Council 12150 responded within hours. During the time onsite, the team fed 90 first responders. The team consisted of Mark Bruton, Perry Burden, Michael Mest and Shane McKenny. State Deputy commended the men and the council saying, “These men embody our dedication to charity. We Knights of Columbus always stand ready to help wherever, whenever we are able. It is an honor to serve those who serve others in our community.”

18Jan

By Ryan MarksNo Comments

Life, News

Thank You on 1,000 ultrasound machines

On January 14, the Supreme Knight dedicated the 1,000th ultrasound machine placed in pregnancy centers around the world. View a map of those locations. Yesterday, the Knights of Columbus released this video from the Supreme Knight thanking all those involved. You have achieved the greatest humanitarian project in the history of the Knights of Columbus. Carl A. Anderson, Supreme Knight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0AI7uR5iEY Ultrasound Initiative Overview The Knights of Columbus works together as an organization to purchase ultrasound machines for qualifying pregnancy centers. After the state and/or local council raises 50% of the cost, the Knights of Columbus Supreme Council will provide the other 50% to complete funding for purchase of an ultrasound. Or, if the cou...

4Jan

By Ryan MarksNo Comments

News

A message from the Supreme Knight

Dear Brother Knight:There have been times in our country’s past when uninformed or prejudiced people questioned whether Catholics could be good citizens or honest public servants. That’s why Father McGivney chose the name “Columbus” for our Order — because the discoverer was the Catholic figure from American history most admired and accepted at the time. In fact, from our founding in 1882, until the election of Brother Knight John F. Kennedy in 1960, many still held that Catholics were unfit for public office. Throughout that time, the Knights of Columbus worked to counter such prejudice.Sadly, it seems that in some quarters, this prejudice remains.i First, in 2017 a Notre Dame law professor was deemed unfit for a federal judgeship by a United States Senator who feared that “the dogma li...

16Oct

By Ryan MarksNo Comments

Community, News

Hurricane Michael; Our Help is Needed

There is great need in NW Florida for aid and assistance. We have been asked by the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee to assist in a specific way by providing manpower to help receive and redistribute goods that are being trucked to the area. Currently, the volunteers on-hand cannot keep up with the massive demand, and so aid is being delayed. If you can help, or to learn more about what is being requested of us, please visit: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0d4da5aa28a7fd0-hurricane Information such as Locations, Dates, Times and Specific Needs can all be found by visiting the link above!

Agenda for October 2018 Regional Meetings

9Oct

By Ryan MarksNo Comments

News

Agenda for October 2018 Regional Meetings

It is expected that every council will send at least one member as a representative to collect information and bring it back to their councils. It is preferred that it be the Grand Knight and another officer, but SEND SOMEONE! We will be covering a number of topics and the information provided now will help your council be successful in the remainder of the Fraternal Year. Oct 13th - Huntsville St John the Baptist 1055 Hughes Rd Madison, AL 35758 Oct 14th - Birmingham St Paul Cathedral 2120 3rd Ave N Birmingham, AL 35203 Oct 27th - Mobile St Phillip Neri 9101 Dauphin Island Parkway Theodore, AL 36582 Oct 28th - Montgomery TBD location but in the Montgomery Area. We look forward to seeing you at these upcoming meetings.

Conducting Church Drives that REALLY WORK Training Webinar

28Aug

By Ryan MarksNo Comments

Council Officers, News

Conducting Church Drives that REALLY WORK Training Webinar

Have your church drives been lack luster? Have you stopped conducting church drives because they weren't successful? You gathered names and not new members? Join us for about an hour and we will discuss proven ways to help your Council Church Drive be successful. Each council officer and member needs to be a recruiter! So everyone is invited to attend! Tuesday, August 28, 2018 7:30 PM Central Daylight Saving Time Register and Attend - Conducting Church Drives that REALLY Work Webinar Fraternal Training Sessions are conducted live and then available on-demand at a time and place convenient to individual members. Thank you, and thanks to your council, for what has been done to help those in need! Register and Attend our convenient online training to grow your council in m...

Share Your Knights of Columbus Pride & Win a $50 Gift Card

15Aug

By Ryan MarksNo Comments

News, Recruiter Incentive

Share Your Knights of Columbus Pride & Win a $50 Gift Card

Imagine the great impact we could make if each one of our Knights recruited a new member ... or even five! If you recruit 5 new members between July 1 and Sept. 30, we'll send you a $50 KnightsGear gift card!* We know that it's you — our individual members — who truly understand what it means to be a Knight. You are the best recruiters and ambassadors we could have for our organization. Thank you for sharing your passion and pride for the Knights of Columbus, growing our Order and bringing the benefits of faith and fraternity to more men. Vivat Jesus! * To be eligible for the gift card, you’ll have to have recruited five members between July 1 and Sept. 30. Simply include your membership number as the proposer on a Form 100 and you'll get the credit. This works with Online Membership...

Recruiters and Random Winner for July 2018

15Aug

By Ryan MarksNo Comments

News, Recruiter Incentive

Recruiters and Random Winner for July 2018

In the month of July, the following Knights recruited at least one new member: William M. Cochrane William L. Johnson Jason G. Miller Walter D. Milne Robert L. Poole Timothy L. Sullivan Walter J. Ward, III Jerome L Villarreal Robert A. Vinti Everyone listed above will receive a limited edition lapel pin for recruiting a member. Congratulations to Timothy L. Sullivan who was randomly selected. He wins the stainless steel tumbler pictured on the right. If you did recruit someone and do not see your name on the list, contact your Grand Knight and Financial Secretary to make sure the Form 100 was submitted (to both the Supreme and State Councils), and to let us know so we can follow up if needed.

Council Officer Duties and Responsibilities Training Webinar

16Jul

By Ryan MarksNo Comments

Council Officers, News

Council Officer Duties and Responsibilities Training Webinar

PLEASE Help Spread the Word! Each council officer, whether elected or appointed, becomes a fraternal leader. A council can only be successful by working as a team. A team or council can accomplish far more than individuals acting alone. Thus it only makes sense for everyone to fully understand the duties of each officer. Every council officer or member will benefit from participating in this webinar. Council Officer Duties and Responsibilities Training Thursday - July 26, 2018 at 7:30 PM Central Daylight Saving Time Register to Attend In this webinar we will help you: Understand the various roles and administrative responsibilities of council officers Incorporate teamwork into committee operation Build a "fraternal" calendar that works Fraternal Training Session...

Online Membership Is Now Live! – Promote It And Win KnightsGear

15Jul

By Ryan MarksNo Comments

News

Online Membership Is Now Live! – Promote It And Win KnightsGear

The Order’s new Online Membership initiative is live throughout the United States and Canada! Now you can invite eligible Catholic men to take their first step toward committed, lifelong and council-based membership in the Order by signing up online. And, any member who recruits 5 members between now and Sept. 30 will receive a $50 gift card for KnightsGear, along with free shipping! How does online membership work? What does it mean for degrees? Who can sign up?Watch this brief video that explains what the program is and how it can be used as a powerful tool to help your council recruit. Visit our For Members page for even more information. We are uniquely positioned to help other men lead with faith, protect their families, serve others and defend their values. It's now even ...