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VOLUME 38, ISSUE 2!

AUGUST 2014

The Tarheel

Knight

The Official Publication of the North Carolina Knights of Columbus My Brothers All,

In This Issue State Deputy State Chaplain State Secretary State Advocate Communications Director Veteran’s Affairs and VAVS Wounded Warrior General Program Director Membership Family of the Month 1st Degree Youth Director The Circle Compass

Now that the Fraternal Year 2013 – 14 is in the history books, congratulations and many thanks issued for all your hard work, we must turn our attention to the next Fraternal Year. Yes, there were many successes and many awards to follow, however we must now build on those successes. Please continue to support your Church, Pastor and Community as they have come to anticipate and expect from the Knights of Columbus. Speaking of successes, we have received another award from Supreme for the “Race to the Finish” contest as we finished in 2nd place in our division. NC came from 5th place to 2nd based on the membership gains in June alone. That award is another $1300.00 for our charities and all the thanks go out to you for offering membership to Catholic men across this State. Our State Chaplain, Fr. William Lesak, continues his efforts across this State to get the message out and continues to have great success. He is a one man recruiting team and takes the acronym, T.E.A.M., to the next level. Fr. Bill will be the first one to tell you that there are Catholic men out there waiting to be asked and if you don’t ask – he will!! The Organizational Meeting has come and gone and was well attended. Many thanks and congratulations for a job well done must go to Bishop Hafey Council 4507 in High Point for a job well done. All the Brothers of the Council were available to help and if you didn’t see a lime green shirt available to help at any time, there were 2 or 3 just waiting. The facility at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church is tremendous and a great asset for the Church and Community. Again, thank you Brother Knights for a job well done. (Continued on Page 2)

STATE OFFICERS State Deputy: Jack Murray Chaplain: Father Lesak Secretary: Colin Jorsch Treasurer: John Nussbaum Advocate: Dan Lange Warden: JC Reiher Immediate Past Deputy: Greg Kent

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Regional District Deputies #1: Bob White #2: Tom Smith #3: Chris Walson #4: John O’Daly #5 Richard Hamel #6: Wayne Kleven

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STATE DEPUTY Since the letter from the SK Carl Anderson was published and sent to all, there have been a lot of questions about the training. The letter is quite explanatory regarding who should be trained. If you have any questions, please contact your District Deputy, Regional District Deputy or a State Officer. Further explanation is available from your Parish Trainer as all parishes are required to have one, so please contact your local parish office for further information and requirements. There are a lot of activities just around the corner and your help is needed for their success. Please refer to the State Calendar on our website for a complete listing. However, just to mention a few: 3rd Degree hosted by Council 7184 on 8/9; Squires Putt Putt contest on 8/23 in Fayetteville (our future Brothers needs your help to make this a successful event); State BOCCE tournament on 9/6 in Winston\Salem, always a fun day!! 3rd Degree in Lumberton on 9/13; Eucharistic Congress on 9/19 – 20 in Charlotte; 3rd Degree in Concord on 10/4 as well as State Golf Tournament the weekend of 10/4 & 5 in Greensboro – another great fun event! There is another chance to “play” golf on Sat. 10/11 as Council 4507, High Point, hosts their annual golf tournament for the Oblates as well as a 3rd Degree that same day hosted by Council 1074 in Wilmington. There is also the Raleigh Diocese Catholic Convocation on 10/18 at St. Michael’s in Cary. Your help and attendance will insure the success of these events. Please remember to keep in your thoughts and prayers our Brothers and families in need as well as all our Military Personnel wherever they may be Stationed ! Vivat Jesus, Jack

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STATE SECRETARY Greetings to one and all from Fayetteville!! Gina and I truly pray this edition of the Tar Heel Knight finds you well and in good spirits. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all those that participated in the Organizational Meeting held at Immaculate Heart of Mary in High Point last month. What a great meeting! A special thanks to ALL who had a hand in its success. Please don’t lose sight of all the information that was gleaned and let’s make this year even better than last. There are a couple of upcoming events that I would like to take a moment to mention. • There is a 2nd and 3rd Degree in hosted by Council 7184 in Hendersonville on the 9th of August • The State Bocce will be in Winston-Salem on September 6th • 7225 in Lumberton is hosting a 3rd Degree on September 13th • The 19th and 20th of September we will be at the Eucharistic Congress in the Charlotte Diocese – hoping that you will join us • The State Golf Tournament will be on the 4th and 5th of October in Archdale • Council 7450 will host a 3rd Degree in Concord on the 4th of October As you can see, there are plenty of activities that you can get involved in on the state level. Come and share in the fraternity. So, this past weekend Gina and I had a chance to travel to Richmond to attend a Knights’ event at the council that my brother-in-law belongs to. Great event, but that’s for a little later. On Sunday when we went to mass, the first reading from First Kings, God appeared to Solomon in a dream and told him that whatever he asked for would be granted. Instead of asking for riches or a long life, Solomon asked for wisdom. The Gospel used three different parables to describe the Kingdom of Heaven and how in the three parables, each individual gave up everything to have just a small portion of what God offers. What struck me most was how Father, in his homily, spoke to the little sacrifice we have to make in order to gain that kingdom. God doesn’t ask us to give up everything to buy the field where the treasure is buried, he asks us to care for those things that we can influence in a positive way. The event we attended was a fundraiser for “BOYS TO MENtor” where troubled young men join this organization and positive role models provide counseling and mentorship; mainly mentorship. I would say that those men who have signed up to assist with this program have made a decision to sacrifice (not everything, but yet a sacrifice) in order to provide a positive influence to those in need. In my heart, I believe they are truly making a difference. What can we sacrifice today to make a difference in someone’s life? Give it some thought, give it a try – it may be in sacrifice that we find peace!! Until next time! May the Peace of Christ be with each and every one of you!! Colin Jorsch State Secretary

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STATE ADVOCATE Worthy Brothers all, I hope that this article finds you well. At the Organizational Meeting last month I mentioned that Supreme was requiring certification for working with our youth. I would like to address it a little further and hopefully dispel any concerns that might be out there. First, let me address the letter from the Supreme Knight that was blasted out in an email to all Grand Knights, Financial Secretaries, District Deputies, and Regional District Deputies. In the letter the Supreme Knight stated that “there is no greater priority within the Order than the safety, security, and protection of the children and young people who participate in its youth programs. Council leaders who are charged with selecting members to supervise youth activities must use their best judgment to select only those men who are fully aware of their responsibilities as youth leaders. These responsibilities include serving as a positive role model, recognizing that their public and private conduct can inspire and motivate young people, as well as scandalize and undermine young people's faith. Only those members who have shown a clear commitment to living out the highest Christian ethical and moral standards and personal integrity in their dayto-day work and personal lives may be considered for selection as youth leaders.” The Order requires that members selected to be youth leaders fulfill all local diocesan safe environment/youth protection requirements for persons working with children and young people in the diocese. These requirements typically include completion of sexual abuse awareness training and an additional background check. Youth leaders must complete these diocesan requirements before they begin their service, or within 30 days from the time they begin. Youth Directors are also required to comply with this diocesan training. Only members who have had the required diocesan training and requisite background check should be working with children and young people. The above paragraph is what should already be in place. However, since this has now become something that we need to do quickly, we need to make this our first priority. I would like for all councils to contact their DRE at their individual parishes and make arrangements to obtain the necessary training. The Order strongly encourages all officers and other fraternal leaders who supervise youth leaders, including Grand Knights, State Officers and staff, and District Deputies, to complete diocesan safe environment/youth protection requirements. I believe this would be prudent on the part of councils to complete as soon as possible. Once the training has been completed use this link http://www.kofc.org/un/en/officers/forms/council.html or, go to the state website and click on Forms and then Supreme forms and select Youth Leader, form 4348. The form will open up and you can fill in the information and print a copy for your records and save the form as a .pdf file. After saving the file please email the form to me along with your certificate of completion at [email protected]. Upon receiving the paperwork I will get the SD to sign and forward to supreme. Brothers, this is very important and I ask that you do not delay doing it. Supreme is in the process of developing a training program that will allow for leaders to complete the training online and receive the certificate online. However, this is in the works and no date has been announced. I hope to have more information when I return from the supreme convention in Orlando next week. If you have any questions please email me at the above email address and I will gladly assist you in any way. In closing I wish to say that this requirement is not meant to hamper any programs that you have planned nor should you cancel plans. However, if you can get the leadership in your councils certified it will be a good start to ultimately having all those working with our youth trained. Vivat Jesus, Dan Lange SA

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CHURCH DIRECTOR Worthy Brothers All, I am truly humbled and honored to be asked to serve again as your Church Director for the 2014-2015 Fraternal Year. This is a position that I do not take lightly since the Holy Catholic Church is at the foundation of our Organization and of who we are as Knights. This was evident at the Organizational Meeting when we had so many deserving awards submitted in the Church Program. It was a very difficult discernment process to come up with the winners. Actually, every Council was a winner as they did great works for their local parish. As we build upon all of the exciting programs discussed at the Org Meeting, we will be enhancing and expanding our section on the State Website. Several program areas have already been updated and more will be coming soon. Please check back regularly for updates. There are also some upcoming events that I would highly encourage everyone to attend or participate in. First is the birthday of our founder on August 12th. You should plan a special prayer event in memory of the Venerable Fr. Michael J. McGivney in support of his beatification. Additionally, this is a great opportunity to recruit member for the McGivney guild. Next, the World Day of Prayer occurs on September 11. The Supreme Council has designates this day be observed each year and has posters (#9483) and prayer cards (#9484) that were available at the Organizational Meeting and can be ordered from Supreme. Locally, the Eucharistic Congress at the Charlotte Convention Center on September 19th and 20th is an amazing opportunity to explore your faith and hear from Bishop Jugis , Cardinal O’Brien, Dr Hunt and more. All Sir Knights are asked to bring their regalia for the procession as well. More information can be found at http://goeucharist.com/ . And finally, set your calendars for the Catholic Convocation at St. Michael the Archangel in Cary. It’s a one day event on October 18th that is packed with information for people wanting to learn more about the Church. More information can be found at http://www.dioceseofraleigh.org/how/cfe/convocation.aspx . If there is anything that I, or the Church Program Chairmen, can do for you over this coming Fraternal Year, please do not hesitate to ask. Fraternally, Chris Losack NC Church Director

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COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Viva Jesus, In 2012-2013 the North Carolina Knights of Columbus State Council Communication Team developed a publication that contains information on who we are and what we do. That publication was approved by the State Officers, printed and distributed to the District Deputies to distribute to the council and parishes throughout the state. If you do not have a copy, you can get it off the state website. It is available in both English and Spanish and it is a really great recruiting tool. It should answer most of the questions a prospective new member or his family may ask. The link is found on the “site map” page under “North Carolina Publication” and ”North Carolina Publication (Spanish)”. My council took the pdf files and had copies printed and we give them to prospective new members. If your council has not submitted the State Directory Form, please do so now. I am in the final stages of updating the state directory and need all the council’s inputs to complete this task. Continue to read the monthly edition of the Tar Heel Knight and visit our website each week as I posted new information as it comes available. On the home page of our website is the 30, 60, 90 day listings which is provided to help you plan your council activities and give you enough time to present upcoming state events at your council meeting so that you members will have the opportunity to participate. Please take the time to print a copy of the THK and have it available at your council meeting. Viva Jesus, Tom Riley Communication Director

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BASILICA SHRINE OF ST. MARY At a ceremony on 29 JUN 2014 at the Basilica Shrine of St. Mary in Wilmington, NC, the 4th Degree of the Monsignor Christopher Assembly (Assembly 2017) provided an honor guard. During this ceremony the Umbrellino and the Tintinnabulum were placed on the altar in the basilica. The Most Reverend Michael Burbidge Bishop of Raleigh was in attendance and the pastor (a 4th Degree Knight, himself and the Assembly’s Faithful Friar) The Reverend Robert Kus. The Sir Knight behind Bishop Burbidge and Farther Kus is a new 4th Degree Knight that is going to enter the seminary this fall. The Umbrellino is a distinctive symbol used in basilicas throughout the world. Designed with stripes of yellow & red (traditional papal colors), the silk canopy is a symbol of the Pope’s authority. Once placed, the Umbrellino remains partially open in a symbol of readiness to welcome the Holy Father. The Tintinnabulum indicates that the Basilica Shrine of Saint Mary has a special relationship with the Holy Father. The Tintinnabulum consists of a small gold bell within a hand-carved wooden frame accented with gold leaf surmounted by the Papal Tiara.

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VETERAN’S AFFAIRS AND VAVS THANK YOU….At the Organizational Meeting in July, I want to thank those Brothers and guests who stopped by our VAVS Informational table during the meeting. Our goal was to share with you the needs of the Veterans in our State. A hand-out was provided to the leadership attending the meeting. Please take the time to read and implement the guidance provided. We offered $100.00 drawing for those who visited our booth. The winner was Eli Dau from Council #4507 High Point. Congratulations Eli! Thank you….National Wheel Chair Games will be held in Philadelphia, PA from August 12-18th. On behalf of the teams from Salisbury and Durham, the Veterans want to express their gratitude to the Councils/Assemblies/Brothers who generously donated their funds to send them to the games. At the Organizational meeting, those in attendance contributed $200.00. At the Third Degree at St. Matthews Charlotte, $131.00 was donated. SPECIAL NEEDS…Salisbury VA Medical Center has requested a need for men’s shoes in all sizes (new). These can be tennis shoes, or casual shoes. Fayetteville VA Medical Center is in dire need to sweat pants—new—all sizes. Men and Women tee shirts all sizes. Please be aware no designs or wording can be on shirts. They need to be plain colors. No sweat tops are needed. They also requested hand lotions for both men and women. They are in need of disposal double/triple bladed razors, need men and women deodorant, any brand and body wash. Durham VA Medical Center needs complete meals (Hormel Meals, long shelf life and other package dinner items for food pantry. In GREAT NEED… cereal, breakfast bars or other morning breakfast items. Check exp. dates. Under new business in Durham, Ms. Karna Bennett was introduced as the VAVS Specialist at the Greenville Health Center. This is a brand new facility that opened in January, 2014. She is looking for volunteers, and support. Her contact number is 252-830-2149 ext 3228. Councils and Assemblies in the general area of Greenville, please contact Ms. Bennett on how you can be of assistance. Wilmington Health Care Center, 1705 Gardner Road—Contact James Shulfer, Voluntary Service Specialist at 910-343-5300 ext. 3685. This is a new Center serving our Veterans. He is in need of volunteers and in kind donations. Leadership…Looking for a Representative and a Deputy Rep at both the Greenville and Wilmington Centers to represent the Knights. Please contact if interested. FN in the Fayetteville area—I need your assistance. I am looking for three deputy reps to represent the Knights under the VAVS program for the VA Medical Center in Fayetteville. Please provide contact information of any possible candidates. [email protected] Thank you…Please read the attached letter from Rev. Scott on the VRQ roof and flier from Brother Rick Fletcher on a special raffle for two motorcycles. Thank you for your assistance in Serving Those Who Served Our Country.

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July 14, 2014 Mr. Tom Dupree, Jr. NC District VAVS Representative VA NC. State Council Veteran Affairs and VAVS Chairman Knights of Columbus Dear Tom, On behalf of ABCCM, we are so grateful for all that the NC State Knights of Columbus have donated towards SHELTER OUR VETERANS roof project for the Veterans' Restoration Quarters. Our veterans are in the dry! The Knights of Columbus have donated a total of $9,559 toward our goal of $32,680. Our original goal was to raise $25,000 in order to receive matching funds of approximately $20,000 from the V.A. As the roof project progressed, they found additional damage to the decking that needed to be replaced, increasing the final cost by $7,111.

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We are so grateful for the support of the many volunteers who provided their support to this project. The Knights of Columbus have shown tremendous leadership from the State Director down to the local Knights of Columbus chapters. This support has made it possible for us to call a contractor in March and get on the schedule for the week of April 151h. In spite of a very rainy spring, the project was completed on May 21 51 • There are a host of leaders that we want to thank. Jack Murray, NC State Deputy, SK David Onofrio, NC District Master, SK Colin Jorsch, NC State Secretary, Brothers SK Tom DuPree, NC District VAVS Representative, SK Dick Hamel, RR DD 5, Rick Fletcher and Bruce Yarington led the charge, along with Steve Forrest, Joe Madden, Tom Cotts, Anthony Marcaccio, Dave Wilson, Dave Gerhardt, Don Pierce, Tom Flannigan, Jim Madden, Bill Carter, Bill Matthews, Bob Riffle, Dan Little, Dave Urbanski, Doug Thigpin, Frank Moyer, George Moody, Jerry and Rose Hoffart, Jim Bartholomew, Larry Schmitt, Nick Norgaard, Ralph Eckoff, Richard Post, Robert Reigger, Rudy Valncia, Stan Naplen, Steve Judge, Joe Bolick, Kyle Janbon, Dan Lyon, Chris Amsler, Tony Minnitt . This project will provide safe dining, culinary training, employment training and important counseling services for 500 veterans each year. The facility serves on average 250 meals, three times a day which is over 270,000 meals a year.

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Of the 500 men we will serve, 220 are dealing with serious disabilities and are our wounded warriors. Of the remaining 280, we will provide education and training leading to career level jobs. In the 12 months since July 2013, we have placed 274 back into the workplace at an average of$14.31/hr. Last January, we gave the Department of Labor our list of302 that were placed in the workforce, including 28 female veterans. They told us that 89% were still in the workforce making over $14/hr. on average. This success rate is largely due to a strong professional staff surrounded by volunteer veterans and church servant-leaders who give so generously of their time.

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Last month, Allen shared his testimony at the monthly men's meeting. Allen began by celebrating that he was soon to move out - into his own home with 10 acres with a stream running through it. All present greatly celebrated with him. He went on to say that most veterans

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could point to the time and core issues of when their downward spiral toward homelessness began. For him it began at 17 when his mother committed suicide. A year later, his oldest brother also committed suicide. He enlisted in the Navy which taught him important things and gave him a number of skills, but never helped him do any more than to stow away his depression. Allen talked about how he went through life carrying this gunny sack of depression. It led to the demise of his marriage. He spiraled from great jobs to good jobs, to poor jobs until, after the high school graduation of his youngest son, he ended up moving back in with his father. When his father passed away three years ago, the V.A. suggested he go to the Veterans' Restoration Quarters. He refused at that time. He moved in with his sister. In his own words, it only took him a year to drive his sister away - to move halfway across the state and left him with nowhere to go.

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His isolation and homelessness brought up the recommendation by the V.A. to move in to the Veterans' Restoration Quarters. He said it was the last place he wanted to come. He began dealing with his own deep-seated issues and found grace and mercy plus forgiveness through a new relationship with God and by joining a local congregation. He reflected on how the many volunteers showed him that there is life that is abundant and full through Jesus, the Christ. He told veterans that the VRQ used to be a Super 8 Motel. Before that, it was a Budget Motel and Roadway Inn. He went on to say that most of them probably didn’t know that the dining room used to be a honky-tonk. It was back in a room, about where the icemaker is now, that his mother had taken her life. Through tears, Allen shared that he had to come to the very place that was the source of his greatest loss to find his source of greatest joy in knowing the Love of God and the love of Christian brothers and sisters who had restored his life. He announced he was moving out with a great job and had been able to save enough money to purchase that home with the trout stream. He proclaimed to all that if he could take advantage of all the wonderful systems of support, education and training; job placement and savings, and have his life restored through his church and his community; he hoped everyone else would do the same. We thank God for all the Knights of Columbus, all the volunteers that transforms lives. You have not only created a safe, healthy place, but you have brought the full meaning of worship through service to our veterans. We are committed to not just ending homelessness, but to restoring every veteran to his rightful place and her rightful place in our church and in our community.

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We have twelve female veterans at Steadfast House. Four are moms with children- six kids. ABCCM has been reaching out across western North Carolina and has served 304 veteran families by preventing homelessness this past twelve months. Please help us continue to serve our veterans. In His service, Reverend Scott Rogers Executive Director

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OPERATION LAMB State Convention - Charlotte Silent Auction – the silent auction for LAMB at this year’s Convention was another success raising $2,500, so start thinking of items your Council would like to auction next year!

State Organizational Meeting – High Point LAMB Breakout Sessions, during the two breakout sessions a number of fundraising ideas were discussed. A complete outline is being sent the Council LAMB Directors, but one of the more interesting discussions was relative to an initiative to identify some subject matter experts on various fundraising initiatives who would serve as a resource for other Councils. Some specific areas mentioned were 5K races for LAMB (currently being done by the Highpoint Council) Yard Sales and Golf Tournaments. Two key points brought up at the general program presentation, one, LAMB should be part of the agenda at every business meeting and secondly although our gross LAMB collections were slightly up in 2013 over 2012, a heads-up that through the end of June the total deposits for LAMB are down 13% from 2013 - so we need to step up our efforts.

J. Iverson Riddle Center One of the regional facilities LAMB supports (there are currently 7 in total as well as the Special Olympics) is the J. Iverson Riddle Center in Morganton. We occasionally get questions as to how the 15% the State LAMB Foundation Board disburses is spent, this is one example. The funds that were donated in 2013 were used as described below by Ms. Lynn Doll of the Riddle Center. “With the 2013 Operation LAMB donation we purchased, among other things, some appropriate books for our residents. Most will go to our libraries for use with our new library system (also purchased with LAMB money). One book, however, The Lord's Prayer, seemed more appropriate for use by the chaplain so was sent directly to the chapel. In her next service in Holly Hall, Chaplain Morgan took out the book and read, "Our Father, who art in heaven". From the back of the room she heard, "Hallowed by Thy name." She continued with the third line, which was followed from the back of the room by the fourth. The resident who was reciting the Lord's Prayer had never done so before and staff had no indication that he even knew it. He now uses this book in his new role as a worship leader, leading the Lord's Prayer at the weekly worship service.” Lynn A. Doll, CAVNC Volunteer Services Director, J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center Pictured above are State Deputy Jack Murray and Ms. Doll with some of the donated library items Vivat Jesus,

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FAMILY OF THE MONTH Those of you who were at the Organizational Meeting have heard this but it bears repeating for those who were not in attendance. The Family of the Month is a regular part of our state’s Family Life Program. Councils submit entries electronically (form 1993A) for a family they feel is outstanding and this goes to the State Council and Supreme. Each month Supreme selects 100 to honor from across the nation. Those so honored receive a statue of the Holy Family and a certificate from Supreme plus a letter of congratulations from the State Council. Nice, but you’re tempted to regard this and ‘just another letter’. I thought so, too … until July. One of my co-workers, Paul, is a knight – Advocate in his council and Purser in his Assembly. Although I was aware his council had entered the family for this honor, I was pleasantly shocked when I opened my e-mail in the office one day to see them on the list of selected honorees from Supreme. I couldn’t prepare the congratulatory letter fast enough! I quickly finished it, sent it to our color printer and raced down the hall to retrieve it. Uh-oh! Paul was at the copier next to the printer. I edged my way past him to remove the letter. I quickly scribbled my signature, turned to him and congratulated him. He was completely startled and happily so. Now does Paul look like he received ‘just another letter’? No, it made his day to put it simply. He insisted a co-worker take this photograph in our conference room. He immediately sent copies to his Faithful Navigator and to his Grand Knight and his Grand Knight-elect. He called his wife from the office, ”Hey, Angie, guess what?! Fred just told me we were named a ‘Family of the Month’ by SUPREME!” How did all this happen? Paul’s council recognized the many things his family does in the church and the GK took a few minutes of his time to tell Supreme about it. That GK told Supreme Paul and his family were special! And Supreme agreed with him. Guys, there are families in your councils who work hard to do God’s will on Earth. They’re usually the ones who step forward when the list of tasks is long and the list of workers is short. Even if they’re not the ones in charge of an event they’ll still be in there working as hard or harder than anyone else. If things fall apart, they’re the ones to get the agenda back on the straight and narrow path to success. And when others fall by the wayside or have sudden urgencies call them away, these families are the ones to fill the gap. These are the people who won’t refuse an opportunity to serve God’s people and His Church. You know who they are. Wouldn’t you like to have a chance to see that same look on their faces? You know what to do. Have at it! Fred Burton Family Life Director

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CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST KNIGHTS! On behalf of all of your fellow Knights of Columbus, I wish to welcome the following men who have joined the Order by taking their First Degree. I would ask that you waste no time in taking your Second and Third degrees as well as becoming active members in your Council.

Jack Murray John J. (Jack) Murray State Deputy, North Carolina Joined in March 2014:

John V. Clyne

1074

 

Wilmington

William L. Muro

1074

 

Wilmington

Dennis P. O'Rourke

1074

 

Wilmington

John Aske, Jr.

3303

 

New Bern

Kyle A. Dupas

3303

 

New Bern

Grady J. Johnson

3303

 

New Bern

Louis J. Simon

3303

 

New Bern

Brandon K. Buscher

3498

 

Burlington

John W. Di Prifio, Jr

3498

 

Burlington

Eduardo Garcia

4600

 

Rocky Mount

Roman R. Agustin

4660

 

Wilson

Oscar Balderas

4660

 

Wilson

Martin Bustos-Vargas

4660

 

Wilson

Francisco Charres

4660

 

Wilson

Hugo Hernandez-Ortiz

4660

 

Wilson

Roberto Vargas

4660

 

Wilson

Adrian Velasco

4660

 

Wilson

Aureo Cheluca

5487

 

Goldsboro

Jamie Guzman

5487

 

Goldsboro

Juan Carlos Hernandez

5487

 

Goldsboro

Mark B. Honeycutt

5487

 

Goldsboro

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Clinton J. Kliethermes

5487

 

Goldsboro

Romeo J. Lopez

5487

 

Goldsboro

Baldermero B. Morales

5487

 

Goldsboro

Federico Martinez

5487

 

Goldsboro

Lino Diaz Orosco

5487

 

Goldsboro

Eduardo F. Romero

5487

 

Goldsboro

Saul Fabela Romero

5487

 

Goldsboro

Cornelio Velasquez

5487

 

Goldsboro

Gregorio Valezquez

5487

 

Goldsboro

Isidro Zuniga-Maldonado

5487

 

Goldsboro

Jason D. Layton

7024

 

Swansboro

Dennis K. Lester

7024

 

Swansboro

Michael R. Springfield

7024

 

Swansboro

Dr. Samuel D. Johnson

7225

 

Lumberton

Andreo Arizmendi

7225

 

Lumberton

Andres Arizmendi

7225

 

Lumberton

Gregorio Castellanos

7225

 

Lumberton

Enrique Gaytan

7225

 

Lumberton

Efrain Hernandez

7225

 

Lumberton

Alejandro Marban Munoz

7225

 

Lumberton

Estanislao Mendoza

7225

 

Lumberton

Jose Rosario Vazquez

7225

 

Lumberton

Mattheew W. Porch

7232

 

Roanoke Rapids

Christian S. Cox

8143

 

Morehead City

Wayne V. Cox, Sr.

8143

 

Morehead City

Wayne V. Cox, Jr.

8143

 

Morehead City

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NEW KNIGHTS (CONTINUED)

Juan Kaleb Contreras

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Lenoir

James D. Gordon

9570

 

Lenoir

Perez Virgilio

9570

 

Lenoir

Gerald M. Phillips

9579

 

Morganton

Nnamdi Okoro

9709

 

Raleigh

Earl C Horan III

9847

 

Fayetteville

Anthony J. King

9847

 

Fayetteville

Chad T. Cassells

10615

 

Monroe

Oscar F. Gomez

10615

 

Monroe

Justin L. Francis

10852

 

Charlotte

Roger A. Morel

10852

 

Charlotte

Harrell H. Rick, Jr.

11076

 

Belmont

Jon E. Burghart

11101

 

Greensboro

Christopher F. Collins

11101

 

Greensboro

Shawn T. Flick

11101

 

Greensboro

Andrew J. Simons

11101

 

Greensboro

Zaing Z. Aung

11102

 

Charlotte

Gee Bai

11102

 

Charlotte

John Bosco

11102

 

Charlotte

Naw Ee

11102

 

Charlotte

Joseph T. Hau

11102

 

Charlotte

Peter Hlaing

11102

 

Charlotte

Thaw Ring

11102

 

Charlotte

Basil Sang Zang

11102

 

Charlotte

Hau L. Thang

11102

 

Charlotte

Lal Thawm

11102

 

Charlotte

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Peter J. Cooley

11265

 

Smithfield

Gonzalo Gonzalez

11265

 

Smithfield

Matthew Williams

11265

 

Smithfield

Michael J. Goebel

11911

 

Asheville

Jorge Arreola

11966

 

Boone

Julio A Bravo Gabriel

11966

 

Boone

Elias Corrales

11966

 

Boone

Favian Corrales

11966

 

Boone

Edward Sotomayor

11966

 

Boone

James E. Marley

12017

 

Wilmington

William T. Niggel

12017

 

Wilmington

Edward L. Valente

12017

 

Wilmington

Andrew C. Wilson

12017

 

Wilmington

Shawn C. Stelzel

12281

 

Hampstead

James D. Boyd, Jr.

12537

 

Southport

Dr. Michael D. Hogan

12537

 

Southport

Scott G. Bradley

13220

 

Camp Lejeune

Patrick E. Green

13220

 

Camp Lejeune

Glenn P. Mc Caulley

13220

 

Camp Lejeune

Wesley L. Misenhimer

13220

 

Camp Lejeune

Sean J. O'Connor

13220

 

Camp Lejeune

Marc A. St. Pierre

13220

 

Camp Lejeune

Angel Christian, Jr.

13488

 

MCAS New River

Joseph C. Metz

13488

 

MCAS New River

Willie C. Richardson

13511

 

Louisburg

Jose A. Solis-Rivera

13511

 

Louisburg

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NEW KNIGHTS (CONTINUED)

Ralph L. Cooper

13812

 

Durham

Justin L. Meyers

13812

 

Durham

Stephen Gomez

14632

 

Raeford

Jesus P. Denes

15265

 

Candler

Francisco Gonzalez

15265

 

Candler

Ambrocio Grijalva

15265

 

Candler

Reyilullo Miravldiu

15265

 

Candler

Gonzalo Vazquez

15265

 

Candler

Jose L. Vazquez

15265

 

Candler

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MEMBERSHIP • Greetings Fellow Knights from your Membership Team. • Bob Hack Membership Director [email protected], • Dave Benes Retention Chairman [email protected] • (Open) Recruiting East Chairman, Contact Bob Hack if interested • Tim Kelly Recruiting West Chairman [email protected], • Rick Scherer College Council Coordinator [email protected] • Jack Dambaugh Supreme Advertising Coordinator [email protected] • Chris Walson Round Table Chairman [email protected] Contact us at any time you have a question or need assistance. Brothers, we had such a great year last year that we may be tempted to sit back and take a breath. Our recruiting goal for this year is the same as last year. 950 men. We know we can do it because we just did it. To help us stay the course Supreme has announced one of the best incentive programs in my memory. We can win at the State, District, Council and individual member level. The State wins by attaining a given % of the annual recruiting goal for the 1st 4 Months 62 men in July, 67 men in Aug,76 men in Sept. and 95 men in October. Cash will be awarded to the winners but the State must be net/net positive for the month to win. Drops hurt us but recruits and transfers in help. Net /Net is all increases to our membership less all deductions including deaths, drops and transfers out. The Districts can win by conducting one first degree in the district each month (5000 points) with a bonus of (2500 points) for each additional degree conducted. Prizes are also awarded for each Star Council in the district at year end. Councils can win 60,000points by recruiting 12 men in the first Quarter. 40,000 points if they recruit 12 new men by 12/31/2014 . 100,000 points if they recruit 24 men by that date. If the council recruits 12 members by year end June 30th 2015 they get 20,000 points and 120,000 points if they get 36 new men. Councils can also win extra points for Star 10,000 double Star 20,000 points Triple Star 30,000 point and 40,000 for more than Triple Star. Individual Members win 5000 points if they recruit 5 Men by 6/30/2015 and an additional 1000 points for each additional Recruit. These are the points you have received over the years for recruiting that are exchanged for knights Jackets, shirts, jewels, flags etc. Quite a good program. The bad news is as of July 20th we are off to our usual slow start with 18 Men recruited and a Net/Net of a (-1). I’m getting an e-mail off to the DD’s today to see what we can do to salvage the month. For August, we suggest that your council get a copy of the Inactive member list for your area as well as the orphans list of those knights living in your area that are members of another Council. It is available from your insurance agent. Get a team together and contact these men about becoming active again or joining your council. Re-activating an inactive member gets you a new member and a new insurance member. Getting a man from the orphans list to transfer in helps your council from a dues and manpower perspective as well as the States Net/Net status. Also, it’s not too early to start planning for your October Church drive. In discussions with a Membership Director from another State, he passed along an idea that has worked well for them. The month prior to the Church drive he has the councils identify target individuals in their parish. The Grand Knight sends them a letter inviting them to join the Knights and advising them of the upcoming church drive. He also assigns knights to make personal contact with each man prior to the drive. The councils who have started doing this, as well as putting a tri-fold about their council in the parish bulletin the week before the drive, have had big improvements over their previous drives. Make the effort reap the rewards. Please welcome Chris Walson FRDD to the State Membership Team as Round Table Chairman. One New Member Per Council Per Month We can do it again VIVAT JESUS! Bob Hack

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VOLUME 38, ISSUE 2! SPECIAL OLYMPICS WORLD GAMES

Dear Program leaders, This morning, at 10am PT, the 2015 World Games Organizing Committee and The Knights of Columbus will formally announce a sponsorship of 2015 World Summer Games in L.A. This generous gift is being made directly to the 2015 GOC, thus establishing the Knights of Columbus as a "Founding Champion" of the Games. This funding approach was the preference of the Knights and we are very pleased that this donor-directed gift will benefit athletes of the SONA region via the Games. The $1.4 million gift will cover the on-site costs of food, transportation and entertainment for the athletes from the United States and Canada during their time in Los Angeles as they participate in next year's Special Olympics World Games. As one of our longest-standing and most important partners, we hope you share in our gratitude for the Knights of Columbus' continued generosity and support of athletes around the world and in our region. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at [email protected] or call 608-335-1621. Sincerely, Beth Alldridge

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KNIGHTS IN ACTION Council 15085 Wheel Chair Ramp Project

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! Council purchased materials, and volunteers from both the Council and the Haywood County Christian Youth Group joined together to build a wheel chair ramp for a disabled Council Member.

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KNIGHTS IN ACTION Council 15085 Farewell to Pastor/Council Chaplain and Holiday Luncheon Council Members prepare the meal in support of the Parish Pastor/Council Chaplain Farewell and Holiday Luncheon.

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KNIGHTS IN ACTION

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KNIGHTS IN ACTION Council 7024 and Assembly 2713 of Swansboro escort the ICON of Mary into Mass at St Mildred Catholic Church, Swansboro NC 20 July 2014

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ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

Thanks to all of our vendors that helped make for a great Organizational Meeting!

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POSTER CONTESTS This past fraternal year, we had several winners for the Poster and Essay Contest. There were several Councils in North Carolina participating in the “Keep Christ in Christmas” Poster Contest last fraternal year. Overall the Councils did a fantastic job, offering these programs to the Youth in their Communities. We had State Winners from Hillsboro, Mocksville, Waynesville, Burlington, Mooresville and Huntersville. There were many more Councils from all over the State of North Carolina who sponsored/participated in these one of these programs and our youth did an outstanding job. The State Winners for “Keep Christ in Christmas” Poster Contest are as follows: Age 5 – 7 Division was:

Emily Lescinski the winner from Council 9549 in Hillsborough

Age 8 – 10 Division was:

Monica Solis the winner from Council 12610 Mocksville

Age 11 – 14 Division was:

Matthew Hoke the winner from Council 12610 Mocksville

The State Winner for Alcohol Awareness and Abuse Poster Contest are as follows: Age 8 – 11 Division was:

Alesea Fryman the winner from Council 15085 Waynesville

The State Winners for Drug Awareness and Abuse Poster Contest are as follows: Age 8 – 11 Division was:

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Lewis Cattouse the winner from Council 3498 Burlington

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POSTER CONTESTS

On Sunday, July 20, 2014 the General Programs Director Paul Spire, along with the State Youth Program Director Kenneth Friend and Council Youth Program Director John Botzman, presented the State Drug Awareness and Abuse Poster plaque to Lewis Cattouse; at the end of Mass at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Burlington. Age 12 – 14 Division was:

Amelia Acraro-Burbridge from Council 3498 Burlington

These youth did an outstanding job and we can be very proud. I hope each and every Council will try one of these great programs. For those Councils who are already leading the way, by conducting a poster or essay contest, please reach out to other Councils in your District and offer assistance. Remember our theme for this fraternal year, T.E.A.M. (Together Everyone Achieves More). I look forward to working with you all this Fraternal Year.

Vivat Jesus!

Kenneth A. Friend State Youth Program Director

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BOCCE BALL TOURNAMENT

BISHOP GRECO COUNCIL #9499 WILL BE HOSTING THE 2014 STATE Knights of Columbus Bocce tournament Where: MILLER PARK, WINSTON SALEM, NC When: 8:30 a.m. SATURDAY, 06 SEPTEMBER 2014 Teams: 4 Man teams (may be Co-ed) Cost: $80 per team Contacts: PGK BOB SMITH (336) 972-0499 [email protected] SK BILL SEARS (336) 499-4304 [email protected]

Tournament limited to 32 teams Any teams registering should send application and fees in no later than AUGUST 15. Registration fees are NON REFUNDABLE!!

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TORTOR VEL CONSEQUAT NIBH RISUS VITAE PEDE

K of C STATE BOCCE TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION COUNCIL NUMBER-_______________________ COUNCIL NAME__________________________ COUNCIL LOCATION______________________ TEAM NAME_____________________________ COST:__$ 20 PER MEMBER / $80 PER TEAM__ ALL FEES ARE PAYABLE IN ADVANCE BY AUG. 15th AND NON-REFUNDABLE Mail Tournament Fees To: Robert H Smith PGK 9499 7550 Rondex Lane Lewisville, NC 27023-9660

K of C STATE BOCCE TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION COUNCIL NUMBER-_______________________ COUNCIL NAME__________________________ COUNCIL LOCATION______________________ TEAM NAME_____________________________ COST:__$ 20 PER MEMBER / $80 PER TEAM__ ALL FEES ARE PAYABLE IN ADVANCE BY AUG 15th AND NON-REFUNDABLE Mail Tournament Fees To: Robert H Smith PGK 9499 7550 Rondex Lane Lewisville, NC 27023-9660

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TORTOR VEL CONSEQUAT NIBH RISUS VITAE PEDE

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