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05/25/09
Gary Anson (20:22:18) :

2009 Maryland State Convention photos available from the Maryland State Council at the following link: http://tinyur1.com/mdkofcphotos There are 941 photos available to view!

04/20/09
Vernon Hawkins, Jr. (DD) (01:40:04) :

111th ANNUAL MARYLAND STATE CONVENTION
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
MAY 15, 16, 17, 2009 – PRINCESS ROYALE OCEANFRONT RESORT
91st STREET – OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND

CONVENTION REGISTRATION INFORMATION

— Everyone attending the Convention must be registered and must wear their convention badge at all times. Convention badges are required for admittance to all convention activities. This is most critical when attending activities in the hospitality rooms and atrium.

— Register before April 15th to avoid the late fees. Walk-in registration packages take time to prepare so even if you have missed the late fee date, send your registration to Bill McMahon anyway so that your convention package will be ready when you arrive. Remember your wife will need her convention badge to attend the lady’s activity Friday evening.

— Grand Knights & Delegates: Convention Registration is separate from
Convention Credentials – YOU MUST COMPLETE BOTH.

— Banquet tickets are on a first come basis – send in your registration early to assure seating at the banquet.

Why must everyone register and where does the money go?

No money comes from the general State Council Funds. The Convention depends entirely on the registration fees and Convention Program Ads to balance the books. The Convention costs include printing expenses, Convention meeting room rentals, audio-visual equipment rentals, compensation checks for Grand Knights, Delegates and District Deputies, music for Friday and Saturday nights, convention gifts and much more.

Without all of your support we would have problems putting on a fun filled convention.

The Convention Committee looks forward to helping you have an enjoyable time down the ocean and we hope these tips can assist you in a smooth registration process and an enjoyable experience.

03/31/09
Vernon Hawkins, Jr. (DD) (22:53:26) :

Congratulations to Fr. Michael C. Kidd Council 14455 for achieving the Father McGivney and the Founders’ Awards as of March 1, 2009. The Fr. McGivney award is awarded to councils that achieve a 5 percent net gain in membership for the fraternal year. The Founders’ Award is awarded when a council meets or exceeds a 2.5 percent net gain of insurance members for the fraternal year. Congratulations All Around.

Vivat Jesus,
Vern Hawkins
District Deputy, District SIX

01/06/09
Vernon Hawkins, Jr. (DD) (00:47:37) :

DISTRICT DEPUTY’S REPORT
Vernon Hawkins, Jr., PGK, PFN, DD

Thanks to everyone for the great effort that you have made during the first half of the Fraternal Year. We have made many outstanding successes, but we have much more to accomplish in the second half of the year.

One area that we need to continue to focus on is …MEMBERSHIP. The theme for membership is “The Experience of a Lifetime”. At the beginning of this New Year, let each one of us offer an eligible Catholic man “The Experience of a Lifetime” by asking him to become a part of our great organization.

Only 3% of Catholic men belong to our Order. Many Catholic men are looking for ways to help their church and community. What better way could there be than belonging to the greatest Catholic, Fraternal, Family, Service Organization in the World.

Your Grand Knight has the registration forms for this year’s Convention at the Ocean for May 15th to 17th. There will be formal activities for our children again this year, and a sign-up sheet is available for those activities also. Don’t forget, the Convention is for all Knights, not just for the Grand Knight and Delegates. But you must register. Registrations are due by April 15th. Register now and we will see you at the Ocean.

God Bless each of you for all that you do for the Knights of Columbus. Etoile and I wish you a healthy, happy, and prosperous New Year. Remember, “We Are Called To Serve.”

12/29/08
Vernon Hawkins, Jr. (DD) (21:59:04) :

Brothers,

The Membership Document (#100), a qualified prospect’s passport into the Knights of Columbus, has been upgraded with a new look to make it more user friendly.

This redesigned form replaces all previous versions of the Membership
Document and should be used immediately. Old versions of the form #100 should be discarded/distroyed after December 31, 2008.

The most apparent change to the form is its size, which has been
enlarged to 8.5 inches by 11 inches, to allow for a larger type font to
make it easier to read, allow more space for entries and to assist in
determining the applicant’s interests and preferences. The document is
also printed in a new maroon color. Although its physical look has
changed, the information collected through it remains mainly the same.

The major revision to the Membership Document is the “New Member
Annuity”, which is now available to introduce a new member and his wife to the Knights of Columbus Insurance program and to assist in planning financial stability for retirement.

A mailing with copies of the new Membership Documents was sent to
financial secretaries of record in October. Additional copies of the
Form #100 are available from the Supply Department.

Vivat Jesus!

Vern Hawkins
District Deputy, District SIX

12/04/08

Jim Murry (14:19:31) :

Happy birthday to the following Brother Knights:

Israel O. Balbalec Dec 03
Venerando Dinglasa Dec 08
Joselito P. Narvasa Dec 10
Rev. Joseph A. Jenkins, Jr. Dec 23
Emmanuel H. Lim Dec 24
Edward S. Kopczak Dec 30

10/16/08
Gary Anson (23:18:27) :

Message from District Deputy:

Worthy Grand Knights and My Brothers All,

What A District, What A Team! I have received several emails from District members inquiring as to whether all District #6 councils made the delivery of the First Quarter Surge With Service Reports on time. Not only were they interested in their council, but the District as a whole. That’s the characteristics of a District and a Team. I Am Proud To Report That YES, all District #6 Councils made their delivery and ON TIME. Thank You!!! The Quest For The Star Continues, With All Councils Still In The Hunt For The STAR.

Fraternally,

Vern Hawkins
District Deputy, District #6

10/03/08
Vernon Hawkins, Jr. (DD) (18:09:19) :

District #6 Grand Knights and Membership Directors Qualify For Incentive Drawing, and Fr. Kidd Council is in the mix.

Congratulations Are In Order!!!

For every council that recruits five (5) new members gross between July 1 and September 30, 2008, its Grand Knight of record will be entered into a drawing for one of 25 $50 Visa Gift Cards. Each Grand Knight whose council nets five new members during every quarter of the 2008-09 fraternal year will be entered into a grand prize drawing for one of two $500 Visa Gift Cards. Councils and Grand Knights qualifying for this drawing are: Kermit Gresham (James C. Fletcher, Jr. Council 11422) and George Johnson (Fr. Michel C. Kidd Council 14455).

As another special incentive, the Membership Director of each council that attains a net gain of 5 new members between July and September 30, 2008, will be entered into a drawing for one of 25 $25 Visa Gift Cards. Membership Directors qualifying for this drawing are: Robinson Gary (James C. Fletcher, Jr. Council 11422) and James Murry (Fr. Michael C. Kidd Council 14455).

Vivat Jesus,

Vern Hawkins
District Deputy, District #6
301-336-0284
FAX: 301-350-7316

09/26/08
Vernon Hawkins, Jr. (DD) (18:47:37) :

Congratulation to Fr. Michael C. Kidd Council 14455. They have achieved their Membership (100%) and exceeded their Insurance (133%) quota for this Fraternal Year. Fr. Kidd Council reached this milestone threshold on Thursday, September 25th, with its candidate at the First Degree held at Sacred Heart Council 2577. Also achieving membership inputs were Sacred Heart with 2 new members. Well Done All Around!

Vernon Hawkins, Jr.
District Deputy, District #6

08/19/08
Gary Anson (21:09:12) :

“In God We Trust” on American Currency Vote

Here’s your chance to let the media know where the people stand on our faith in God and as a nation.

NBC is taking a poll on ‘In God We Trust’ to stay on our American
currency.

Please cast your vote at:

08/15/08
Gary Anson (07:13:02) :

The Maryland State website has now been updated. This allows all councils to update their Maryland State Knights links on their websites. The State website location for this information is http://www.kofc-md.org/

08/12/08
Vernon Hawkins, Jr. (DD) (21:08:26) :

‘CAMPAIGN FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES’

One of the most popular and successful programs conducted by Knights of Columbus councils benefits people with intellectual disabilities by collecting funds outside of stores and on street corners from the public. In appreciation, the donor is offered a piece of candy, often a Tootsie Roll. The high visibility of this program has led to the campaign being referred to as the “Tootsie Roll Drive.” While this nickname is understandable, it is misleading since the Order has no official tie to Tootsie Rolls or their manufacturer. Many councils participate in the same fundraising drive, but distribute other items. References to this program should highlight the good the money does, not advertise candy. It is strongly recommended that this project be promoted as the “Campaign for People with Intellectual Disabilities.”

08/08/08
W Bob Worthington (22:24:26) :

I just checked the State Web site and they finally have alot of it working. The calendar and the forms are now available.

07/04/08
Gary Anson (19:46:59) :

Maryland State Knights website information is currently being updated for the new two year term for Maryland State Council Officers and Staff. The first group that is completed is Membership. The new link for MD State Membership is:

http://www.kofc-md.org/membership/team.htm

The State Calendar of events has been updated also and is on their home page. Click on Calendar and it will be downloaded to your computer as a document file. All other areas are still in process and plan to be updated soon.

07/01/08
Gary Anson (04:34:27) :

Message from Maryland State Council:

Brothers please follow the attached link to gain access to the Maryland
State council July newsletter. I encourage you to distribute this
information to all of the members of your council. I would also ask you
to distribute this via your own newsletter. It is the goal of the State
Deputy to widen the use of the Maryland State Council Yahoo Group to as many brothers as possible.

Joining the group is easy, and is completely free. Furthermore it is
the official mechanism for State communications. If you and your
membership have any difficulties joining the state Yahoo group please
feel free to contact me for assistance

Click or Copy this following string to the address bar of you Internet
browser http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MDstatecouncil/files/State-Bulletins-2008-2009/

Thanks
John Winfrey (FDD, PGK, PFN, DM)
Maryland State Yahoo Group Administrator

06/2508
Bill Kaczor (01:35:38) :

WOW!

This was my first opportunity to visit the site. I am impressed Fr. Joe.

Now I know where to go for help when I need it. Outstanding and a super great site..

06/0408
Jim Murry (21:51:59) :

Thank you for all you do.

06/02/08
Manny Lim (12:35:23) :

Resending the link..
Blank emails can be sent to knights14455-subscribe@yahoogroups.com to join the group.

06/02/08
Manny Lim (12:31:02) :

Hello Brothers! Here is the link to our Council yahoo mailing list.

Currently there are only 15 members in the list. You may send a blank email directly to to join the group.

06/01/08
Gary Anson (06:46:46) :

126 photo’s available from the 110th Annual Maryland State Convention in May 2008 on the website of St. Michael’s of Poplar Springs website.

Link: http://www.kofc10525.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=29&Itemid=86

1) Click News & Events 2) Click Photo Gallery 3) Click Events 4) Click 110th Maryland State Convention-May 2008

To view and download photo’s to your computer just click on photo of choice.

05/30/08
Rodelio Bunag (23:20:13) :

Thank you very much Father Joe for giving us the opportunity to have a first hand information about our council. God bless you.

05/19/08
Andres Padilla (01:14:43) :

Thanks so much Father Joe for preparing such a wonderful tool for communicating with each other and to help guide our council in developing the activities committees.

05/18/08
Gary Anson (09:21:28) :

Addition to District 6 Websites: District 6 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/District6/

05/14/08
Terry Reinhart (13:55:39) :

Excellent! As brothers add content it will become a powerful site. Thanks for your guidance, hard work and time. Terry Reinhart

05/13/08
Geony Provido (04:16:16) :

Great site! Lots of information and useful links! Fellow knights, please share this to everyone.

05/13/08
Manny Lim (00:20:20) :

Great website Father Joe!

05/12/08
Jerry Clark (02:44:28) :

Very well done. Thank you, Jerry