MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE OHIO STATE COUNCIL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
DECEMBER 2017
State Deputy News and Notes Kevin Miller
efforts, we inspire others, both within and outside of our Order, to give greater consideration to the importance of true charity and its tremendous impact on the lives of others.
With the arrival of Advent and the coming of the Christmas season, we are all looking forward to spending time with our families and friends as we celebrate this very special time in the life of our Church – the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ, our longawaited Savior. It is also a time when those less fortunate than ourselves are foremost in our minds; when, as Christians, we try to find ways to answer indifference and selfishness with caring and charity. For Knights, this is an especially important season, for it affords us
This is a time that every Knight should take great pride in their the best opportunity to live out the membership; it is also a important lives of charity and service we time for us to show gratitude to dedicated ourselves to when we every Knight for their important joined the Order. As I write these contribution to our words, councils and Knights across mission. Whether as an officer, a Ohio and around the world are director, or just a member who due engaged in projects and activates to outside commitments have little that demonstrate the very best of time to do more than just pay their what the Knights are and what we annual dues, all are good Catholic always aspire to be. Supremegentleman who enrich and contribute supported events such as Coats for to our ranks -- and strongly believe Kids and Food for Families are just a in what Knights do and what we small example of how we as Knights represent. are showing our support for our parishes, our faith, and those less fortunate than ourselves. Though our (Continued on page 2)
CHARITY | UNITY | FRATERNITY | PATRIOTISM
(Continued from page 1) I thank each and every one of you for your dedication and passion in the cause of Columbianism and all it has come to represent On behalf of the officers, directors and staff of the Ohio State Council, I extend to all of you and your families the best wishes for this Advent and Christmas
Season, and my hope that all of us will enjoy and happy, fulfilling, and productive New Year! With fraternity, in unity, and for charity, in His honor, Vivat Jesus! Kevin Miller State Deputy
Chad Osterholt, General Agent Are you interested in a career of service and unrestricted earning potential? What if you could enjoy professional independence without the risk of going it alone? Can you see yourself working for a mission-oriented organization that you already belong to and which is fiercely loyal to its principles and members? Then consider a career as a Knights of Columbus field agent. Being an agent for the Knights of Columbus is not like being a typical salesman. On your very first day as an agent, you will be assigned an exclusive territory of hundreds of Knights of Columbus families. You won’t need to start from scratch. And since all of your clients will be Knights or their family members, you will be welcomed as a brother, not as a stranger. Knights of Columbus agents use proven techniques to grow their business and be successful. As a new agent, you will learn those techniques through an extensive training and support system that includes agent mentoring, classroom learning and the Knights of Columbus Online University. Our pre-contract program allows you to engage in real sales situations with veteran agents, helping you to understand an agent’s day-to-day work and determine if it is the right career for you. Knights of Columbus field agents are in business for themselves but not by themselves. Agents love the flexibility that allows them to plan their time to be there for family events. They also love working in regional teams and learning from their fellow agents. As a Knights of Columbus agent, you will have all of the perks of independence without having to go it alone. The Knights of Columbus is unique. It’s not your typical life insurance company. It is both one of the largest life insurers in North America and one of the largest donors to charitable causes. It is a proud Catholic company that puts values above profit, earning the respect of its members as well as the insurance industry. When you work for the Knights of Columbus, you won’t need to check your principles at the door — you can carry them with you. Our field agents not only help safeguard the financial futures of Catholic families in their communities, they also work closely with their councils to help them increase their charitable impact. This is a unique opportunity. It combines service, professionalism, independence and brotherhood in ways that no other opportunity can. Its potential is limitless and so is its promise. To learn more about a career opportunity with the Knights of Columbus, contact your local General Agent, Chad Osterholt (419) 447-0404 James Valent (740) 280-0280
Jeff Hearty (216) 592-8514 Dave Roberts (330) 614-2063
Patrick Murphy (513) 847-1306
State Membership
75% active councils or greater recruiting at least one new member by February 28, 2018, will receive a portrait of the Holy Family.
the chance to win this experience of a lifetime. For more information on the World meeting of Families 2018, please visit: www.worldmeeting2018.ie.
On November 28, 2017 we extended the promissory note membership incentive to December and January. Bring in 4 new members during the months of December and January and collect $100 for your council. (numbers verified March 1 Supreme report). Supreme Council has implemented incentives for all council active directive for both Councils and District Deputies Here is how it works:
Growing the order begins with strong faith filled families, to illustrate this our Supreme Knight announced at the MidYear Meeting of State Deputies lottery incentive for 10 couples to attend the World Meeting of Families in Dublin, Ireland with all expenses paid. Here’s how it works: beginning December 1st, 2017, every time that you recruit a member into the Order through June 30th, 2018, your name will go into a drawing and on July 1st, 2018, ten names will be drawn at random. If you are a winner, we will notify you and your wife immediately, so you can plan this once in a lifetime opportunity to interact with families from all over the world. When you return, you can become a beacon of light for other families in your council, community, and state. The more men that you recruit, the greater the probability you will have to win this trip. So please communicate this incentive to all your council members so that they can have
Our intake of new members as been slowly climbing through the efforts of many knights sharing their love of our Order. During this Advent season let us all make the effort of asking our brothers in the faith to join our Order and share in the many great works that are the highlight of this season of waiting for our Savior’s birth. Please take advantage of the incentives outlined above and both State and Supreme and revel in the achievement of 100% active council statewide participation.
Frank Iannaggi
The grand knight of every council who recruits one or more new members between December 1 and February 28, 2018 will receive a portrait of the Holy Family. If the council did not recruit any new members during the 2016-2017 fraternal year, and/or the council has not recruited any new members as of December 1, 2017, the grand knight, deputy grand knight, financial secretary, chancellor, treasurer and warden will each receive the Holy Family portrait.: District deputies, whose districts contain
Please review the statistics below and note that we are nearly 500 members short of our midyear goal of 1125. We can and will achieve our goals if will all share in the labor of the harvest IN HIS HONOR. A very blessed Christmas to all our Brother Knights and your Families.
General Programs
is a good time to do the next step in your Council Program Planning for this year.
after the first of the year, it is critical that your Council make sure it is doing everything it can to meet its goals. Rod Anderson Plan to have a meeting of your key Deadlines for submission of Supreme and Council Officers and Program Chairmen State forms and reports loom large in the HALF WAY POINT! shortly after the first of the year to review first 3 and a half months of 2018, and are and evaluate your Council Program key to a successful year IN HIS HONOR. December, last month of the year, marks Activities conducted so far. Evaluate the half way point of the fraternal year what worked and what didn’t, what went And as always, the State Program for the Knights of Columbus. What a according to plan, and what went Directors and Staff are here to do good time to enjoy friends, family, and according to plan, and what needs anything we can to assist your Council to Brothers at Christmas parties, gatherings, improvements. As you review all the be as successful as it can be in charity, social and religious events of every kind. Council activities of the last 6 months, unity and fraternity for your Brother include an honest evaluation of them, and Knights, parishes, communities and the But it is also time to reflect on where we what needs to be done to insure the Catholic Church. Please let us know how have been and what we have success of future activities. we can help! accomplished over the past 6 months, and what remains to be done this fraternal As you go through this review and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to year. After all, you have only until April evaluation, discuss and finalize the plans you all! And always remember “If you 15 to wrap up your Council’s for the Council’s programs and activities build it, they will come!” participation in the IN HIS HONOR State over the next 3 and 6 months. With the Program and until June 30 to complete State Program rapidly coming to a close the requirements for Star Council. So it
Church
Community
The Church program consists of two mandatory programs. They are: 1-Chaplain of the Year or Religious of the Year, 2-SOS with final turn-in post marked not later than April 15. Then the Council can submit 3 choices. These 3 choices are any program that helps the priest or the Church community.
With just a little over three months left in the fraternal year, how is your Community program doing? Do you have the three council choice programs? Are you gearing up for the Super Cash Bonanza Charity Raffle Tickets sale, or do you have a Volunteer and or Blue Coat of the Year in mind?
Mike Nau
We are coming to the end of the first six months of the fraternal year. I have seen a lot of great programs throughout the great State Of Ohio. Many councils are doing great things helping their Priest and Church community. The SOS program is gaining speed, as many councils have submitted reports that show several dollars going to help our seminarians. During this Holiday season please remember to help the seminarians with prayers as well as financial help. What better way to show that the Knights care than to help these young men with expenses. Please make sure that you take the time to report the great work that your council does to help our future priests. As we get closer to the Holiday season let’s not forget to Keep Christ in Christmas. Christ is the reason for the season. We as Knights must not be afraid to tell and show others that Christ is the reason to celebrate. And as we approach Christmas let’s not forget to help those in need. God Bless you all and I hope you all have A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Let’s do great things “ In His Honor “.
Robert Walsh
Have you considered the Wheelchair Mission from Supreme? This program is easy to do, just check out the requirements from Supreme. There is still plenty of opportunities to help out our active and nonactive military. And do not forget the veterans in the hospital. There is always a need for food, remember to continue your donations to your local pantries. As it gets colder maybe set a call list to check on those in need. From my Family to Yours, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Family
Tom Buehner The mandatory Family Activity State Matching Funds participation with on-time turn-in was due November 15. If you sent your Matching Funds in to our State Advocate, Larry Droesch, please don’t forget to also submit your activity report to me on the State Website to get credit for it toward the State Program. Please continue to think about your Family of the Year and get the nominations in to me by April 1, 2018. This is a mandatory activity for the State Program, and I want you to be able to max out the State Program! Please remember to take the time to submit your activities on the State website and reach out to me with any questions! Have a Merry Christmas!
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Council
the most special program activities your council can do is get involved with the Special Olympics. The Special Olympics Tim Mangan is a unique way for you as a Knight to help and enjoy a very rewarding and Brother Knights, as you know, it is better satisfying experience. If your council was to give than to receive. We as Knights of involved with the Special Olympics, your Columbus are constantly giving both our work is not done yet! time and talents to make a difference, especially during this time of year. As a reminder, if your council has raised Whether your council is hosting a at least $2,000 and contributed at least Christmas party, lighting up a Christmas 200 man hours for Special Olympics, Tree, putting up a nativity scene or doing then your council qualifies for the their part to Keep Christ in Christmas, it Supreme Special Olympics Program! all matters! As we say good bye to 2017, However, you must report it by filling out we finish the year off strong! and submitting the Partnership Profile Report with Special Olympics Form Speaking of making a difference, one of #4584. This form can be found online at
Culture of Life
Youth
As Catholic men we have a great role model St. Joseph. Although it is the “yes” of Mary that allows Our Lord to come into this world as a human, Joseph played a part too. Without Joseph, Mary would have had a difficult time, if not impossible considering the laws of the time, raising Jesus. Joseph, as foster father of Jesus, eased the burden of Mary as Mother Of God. I ask that you and your councils look for the face of Jesus in your charitable work and especially consider the sacrifice of Joseph in helping ease the burden of women that choose life as he saw the face of Jesus in every sacrifice he made as foster father.
Last month I wrote about what you could do in January. I hope you have all planned your Free Throw Championships by now and I wish you luck. The best advice I can offer is keep it professional and make it fun.
Brett Gissel
Have a Happy Christmas and a Blessed New Year!
kofc.org/forms and it is due at Supreme not later than January 31st! After you have filled out this form, save a copy of it! Then when you are doing your online report on the state website, attached a copy of it so I can view it and give you credit. Remember, this activity will fulfill all four Activities requirements for the Columbian Award in the Council Program category and max out your council choice activities for your State Program Council Activities as well! In closing, I want to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! God Bless!
Stewart Vetter
I should write about things you can do and try to motivate you to be active with youth in your parish and community. Instead, I’d like to encourage you to spend Advent and Christmas with the youth in your life and make some memories. We all get SO wrapped up every year in parties, shopping, planning, wrapping, and the things we are told are important. Make this year different. I’d like to encourage you to concentrate on spending time with your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and any other children in your life. Have REAL conversations with them. Tell them what Christmas was like when you were a kid. Google with them a toy that you wanted back then. When they give you their 30-volume wish list, pick an item and ask them why they want it and what makes it cool. Hug them often. I’d also like to encourage you to take a moment, step back and think “remember this moment”. If you literally think it, it will impress it that much more into your mind. Close your eyes and remember the sounds and the smells. The best time to do this is when everything is hectic and you are about to get frustrated. Take that moment, right then, and make a memory. When your eyes open, you will appreciate the people around you SO much. This is your mission, brothers. Love the youth in your life. Spend time appreciating them and teaching them to appreciate the TRUE meaning of Christmas. Make memories with the youth you love. Happy advent and Merry Christmas!!
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State Website: You’re Only A Click Away Robert Gilliland
New 2018 Measure Up Forms. Brother Knights, the Measure Up page (http:// www.kofcohio.org/MeasureUp)has been updated and now has the new apron Order form (see picture below). It also has the 2018 Measure Up Form, Booklet, and Special Population Free throw program material in PDF form so that you can download it and print everything on your printer. Please email State Warden Jeffrey T. Kiliany at jtktg@yahoo.com if you have any questions about the forms. If you have any problems with the website, or need any help, please feel free to email me at bobgkofc@gmail.com.
Talking Points
4. Help councils earn the Star Council Award 5. Promote insurance 6. Assist councils in setting goals Tom Mathes, State District Deputy Director 7. Enlist support of council priests 8. Conduct district meetings and planning for councils As District Deputy, you have been appointed to provide 9. Make all members feel like part of the K of C family leadership to the councils in your district. Through your example of faith and charity and good judgment , you provide 10. Utilize your state council officers for help the model for council officers to follow . You set the tone for In closing i will add one more very important thing. councils in your district for charitable outreach and membership. District Deputies act as an Adviser, Mentor, Teacher, and Friend to councils. 10 WAYS TO BE A SUCCESS AS DISTRICT DEPUTY 1. Communicate and be visible to councils 2. Assist councils in charity works 3. Aid councils in membership and first degrees
Thank you for all you do In His Honor and God Bless You All,
OHIO KNIGHTS IN ACTION
REPORTS FROM COUNCILS, ASSEMBLIES, AND COLUMBIAN SQUIRES FROM ACROSS THE GREAT STATE OF OHIO
Fairborn Knights, FYI host celebration of life
pregnant until the children are 5 years old.
The Fairborn Knights of Columbus (K of C) 3724 and the Family and Youth Initiatives (FYI) recently held their Annual Celebration of Life Dinner and Auction at the Mary Help of Christians (MHC) Parish Center. The donations for the dinner and from the auction exceeded $7,000.
The attendees were treated to a pork dinner prepared by the Fairborn Knights. There was no cost for the dinner, but attendees were asked for a donation to be used for the FYI programs such as mentoring, little scholar preschool, in-school relationship programs, GED training and the parenting network.
The evening started with an open house at the FYI Fairborn Parenting Center, located behind the former MHC school. The Parenting Centers FYI programs allow parents to learn how to be good and positive parents from the time they find out they are
The event also included a live auction with baskets filled with gift cards for Dayton Dragon & Ohio State University games, hotels and theaters. Past Grand Knights (PGK) John and Carol Maiorano and Jeff and Kellye
Maiorano received special recognition from Pat Banaszak, FYI executive director, for their efforts as FYI volunteers and John Okan was recognized as the FYI youth volunteer honoree. PGK Herman Karhoff serves as FYI chairman of the board. . Fairborn K of C Grand Knight Eugene Erbacher and Chancellor Matt Justice presented the council -sponsored seminarian, Alex Biryomumeisho from the Republic of Uganda, a check for $500 to help cover some of his expenses while studying at The Athenaeum of Ohio Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Cincinnati.
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2017 Football Sweepstakes Week #3 Winners HIGH SCORES Rank
Name
Location
Council
Ticket #
Points
Prize
1
Anthony Wieging
Cridersville - Toledo
2661
19010
184
$ 400.00
2
Mary Sturgeon
Portmouth - Columbus
14346
9153
175
$ 250.00
3
Robert R. Krummen
Columbus - Columbus
11275
474
173
$ 225.00
4
Doug Lindley
Dayton - Cincinnati
14995
15855
172
$ 200.00
5
Tom Summers
Cleves - Cincinnati
11550
54885
169
$ 177.50
5
Andrew Warnement
North Las Vegas, NV - Columbus
5534
63964
169
$ 177.50
7
Daniel Sturkie
Vail, AR - Cleveland
5405
34982
168
$ 125.00
8
Paul Johnson
Slyvania - Toledo
386
26052
167
$
85.00
8
Michael P. French
Bowling Green - Toledo
6373
56151
167
$
85.00
8
Lance Wooley
Pickerington - Columbus
11187
62468
167
$
85.00
8
Alan B. James
Canton - Youngstown
15458
34380
167
$
85.00
12
Barb Forster
Columbus - Columbus
12939
62635
164
$
55.00
12
John M. Botean
Canton - Youngstown
341
35391
164
$
55.00
14
Linda Hilinski
Riga, MI - Columbus
10765
753
163
$
23.64
14
Bryan Hopper
Ironton - Stubenville
1405
4469
163
$
23.64
14
Jeff Mamarella
Dover - Columbus
1973
4503
163
$
23.64
14
Thomas A Kolp
Canton - Youngstown
341
35345
163
$
23.64
14
J. Mario Borone
Sandusky - Toledo
546
24011
163
$
23.64
14
Robert Kubick
Stow - Cleveland
10936
33760
163
$
23.64
14
Jim Colegrove
Ironton - Stubenville
1405
9100
163
$
23.64
14
Scott Aufderhaar
Botkins - Cincinnati
1272
36712
163
$
23.64
14
Robert Galione Sr.
Mantua - Youngstown
3766
31291
163
$
23.64
14
David Dahlinghaus
Minster - Cincinnati
2158
39593
163
$
23.64
14
John Kicz
Youngstown - Youngstown
3813
45025
163
$
23.64
LOW SCORES 1
Frank Minning
Van Wert - Toledo
6034
54133
34
$ 100.00
2
Pete Cullum
Canton - Youngstown
4533
31846
40
$
62.50
2
Dave Atkerson
Milford - Cincinnati
10003
39114
40
$
62.50
4
Deland M. Whitson
Cleveland - Cleveland
2726
30965
41
$
40.00
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2017 Football Sweepstakes Week #4 Winners HIGH SCORES Rank
Name
Location
Council
Ticket #
Points
Prize
1 Eugene Cordier
Crestview Hills, KY. - Cincinnati
2927
16296
172 $ 325.00
1 Fred Gauer
Ravenna - Cleveland
3410
52255
172 $ 325.00
3 Steve Cillo
Norwalk - Toledo
626
8331
170 $ 181.00
3 Karen Irwin
Mentor - Cleveland
360
35184
170 $ 181.00
3 Mary Kay Aquino
Belpre - Steubenville
15569
44290
170 $ 181.00
3 Chuck Marsh
Tallmadge - Cleveland
5613
53368
170 $ 181.00
3 Zach Rohr
North Olmsted - Cleveland
14416
71143
170 $ 181.00
8 Scott Steepleton
Canton - Youngstown
3777
35620
169 $ 100.00
9 Virginia Malinas
Armonk, NY. - Cleveland
7970
52005
167 $
90.00
10 Wm. Schroeder
Lima - Toledo
2661
21132
166 $
65.00
10 Norma Wittler
Defiance - Toledo
1039
29693
166 $
65.00
10 Francis Dostie
Pickerington - Columbus
11187
65652
166 $
65.00
10 Gerald Mitchell
Toledo - Toledo
14155
68468
166 $
65.00
14 Connie Sullivan
Newark - Columbus
11665
3610
164 $
46.00
14 Brad Johnston
Cincinnati - Cincinnati
1747
14252
164 $
46.00
14 David Martinez
Tiffin - Toledo
608
24704
164 $
46.00
14 Norb Trapp
Cincinnati - Cincinnati
11550
54836
164 $
46.00
14 Logan Schmidt
New Philadelphia - Columbus
2372
64545
164 $
46.00
19 Joan Boron
Navarre - Youngstown
5582
34533
163 $
20.00
19 David N. Croft
Uniontown - Youngstown
14959
43002
163 $
20.00
19 John Hughes
Cincinnati - Cincinnati
11550
54843
163 $
20.00
19 Mike Knopick
Broadview Hts - Cleveland
10792
69156
163 $
20.00
19 TJ Kepler
Bucyrus - Toledo
711
71571
163 $
20.00
LOW SCORES 1
Tom Sloma
Sandusky - Toledo
546
24089
25
$
87.50
1
Russell Schaub
Wapakoneta - Cincinnati
1272
36502
25
$
87.50
3
John Adams
Hicksville - Toledo
10043
13732
26
$
30.00
3
Bonnie Hyman
Payne - Toledo
3617
24601
26
$
30.00
3
Keith Twiggs
Hudson - Cleveland
5559
49691
26
$
30.00
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2017 Football Sweepstakes Week #5 Winners HIGH SCORES Rank
Name
Location
1 Mark Wines
Fostoria - Toledo
2 Richard Patton III
San Francisco, CA - Columbus
3 Tom Castleman
Springboro - Cincinnati
3 Larry Lagger
Council
Ticket #
Points
Prize
2050
25436
134 $ 400.00
16561
62420
132 $ 250.00
500
2203
131 $ 201.67
Perrysburg - Toledo
7978
55080
131 $ 201.67
3 Paul Tobergte
Milford - Cincinnati
10003
39987
131 $ 201.67
6 Tom Pascarella
Kent - Youngstown
15312
7411
130 $ 133.33
6 Larry Knight
Kettering - Cincinnati
14995
15846
130 $ 133.33
6 Jackie Boewe
Brunswick - Cleveland
13984
51936
130 $ 133.33
9 Dan Pugh
Dublin - Columbus
11208
10267
129 $
85.00
9 Bob Obert
Hamilton - Cincinnati
11355
56890
129 $
85.00
741
6204
128 $
48.89
15312
7490
128 $
48.89
11 Stephanie Arms
Portsmouth - Columbus
11 Marlin Wilcox
Kent - Youngstown
11 Angela Bell
Middletown - Cincinnati
1610
37499
128 $
48.89
11 David Thompson
Canton - Youngstown
2530
42163
128 $
48.89
11 Jason Gray
Columbus - Columbus
5776
65962
128 $
48.89
11 Charlie Carl
Washington C H - Columbus
5776
65978
128 $
48.89
11 Tony Parisi
Youngstown - Youngstown
11915
45180
128 $
48.89
11 Elmer Klenke
Coldwater - Cincinnati
3324
38841
128 $
48.89
11 Charles Caputo
Mayfield Hts - Cleveland
310
31515
128 $
48.89
LOW SCORES 1 Debbie Becknell
Westerville - Columbus
5776
3410
29 $ 100.00
2 Lucy Hrdlicka
Lyndhurst - Cleveland
310
35920
33 $
75.00
3 David Klein
Akron - Cleveland
547
31800
35 $
45.00
3 Mike Fortney
Brimfield - Cleveland
5613
53274
35 $
45.00
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