MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE OHIO STATE COUNCIL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
APRIL 2018
State Deputy News and Notes Kevin Miller Brothers Knights, With the 2018 Super Cash Bonanza Campaign well under way with the first turn in on April 15, 2018, it is important to review what happens to the Ohio State Council portion of the ticket sales. For more than 55 years, ticket chairmen from local councils across Ohio have been sending in $2.60 per ticket (or book), with $2.40 per ticket (or book) retained by the local council for its favorite charities and/or special community projects. Once the expenses are subtracted from the Ohio State Council proceeds, the remaining monies are transferred to the Ohio Charity Foundation. The charity campaign monthly and lifetime winners receive a check at the beginning of each month as advertised on the ticket. Monies to fund these monthly winners’ checks are safeguarded so that all fiscal liabilities to the charity foundation are covered adequately for all winning tickers. The following are some of the annual grants funded by the Ohio Charity Foundation through the sales of the Super Cash Bonanza charity campaign tickets:
State Squires Grant - $5,000 State Vocations Grant - $10,000 Matching Funds Grant - $25,000 Additional Religious Education Grant - $1,500 Foundation Directors’ Grants – $9,000 Solicited Foundation Grants Varies Diocesan Veterans’ Christmas Grants - $2,800 State Squires Grant ($5,000). This grant check is written in June for operating expenses of the State Squires’ Program and Officers’ Expenses, and funding of their state convention. State Vocations Grant ($10,000). These grant checks are written according to the following schedule and sent to the Diocesan Vocation Directors in July (for each diocese). Matching Funds ($25,000) for Religious Education. The Ohio Charity Foundation provides $25,000 which is added to the local council diocesan collections. An additional Religious Education Grant of $1,500 is presented to the Byzantine Eparchy of Parma for its religious
education program. Foundation Directors’ Grants ($9,000 total - $1,500 per diocese). The member s of the Ohio Charity Foundation provide diocesan-centered grants for projects that are diocesan and local endeavors. These grants provide additional monies to fund projects selected by the directors. In the past, these projects have included donations toward Habitat for Humanity, Meals on Wheels, etc. State Veterans’ Grants ($2,800 $400 per chairman). These grant checks are written and sent to the Diocesan Veterans Chairs in November to help
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(Continued from page 1) with their Christmas programs. Additional Approved Foundation Grants. These gr ants ar e approved by a written formal application to the Charity Foundation and then are routinely considered at the January Ohio Charity Foundation meeting. The grants need to be non-diocesan specific and focus on a statewide emphasis.
As Knights of the Ohio State Council Knights of Columbus, we should be proud that with the sales of tickets for the Super Cash Bonanza, the program shows that directly or indirectly: We support the State Squires program. We support diocesan vocation programs. We support our Ohio seminarians (indirectly). We support our veterans. We support our diocesan religious education programs.
We support Catholic high school education. We support many diocesan and state charities. We support our priests and bishops. We are following the first principle of our Order -- Charity. Continue to sell those tickets as the final turn-in is in May just before the State Convention. Who knows…you might even win! Thank you for all that you do IN HIS HONOR!
Chad Osterholt
K OF C NAMED ONE OF WORLD'S MOST ETHICAL COMPANIES® The Knights of Columbus has been recognized by the Ethisphere® Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2018 World’s Most Ethical Companies®. The Knights of Columbus has won the distinction for five consecutive years and is one of only three companies in the life insurance category, underscoring the Knights’ commitment to leading ethical business standards and practices. “We are grateful for this honor because it recognizes that our commitment to corporate ethics and integrity is part of our founding mission and continues to be our highest priority,” said Knights of Columbus CEO Carl Anderson. “Based on Catholic values, this commitment extends to every aspect of our work, our corporate governance, our professional agency force, our investments, and our day-to-day business operations.” The needs of widows and orphans led Father Michael J. McGivney to respond in 1882 by founding the Knights of Columbus, a fraternal benefit society that has grown into a worldwide financial and charitable organization. The 135 honorees for 2018 span 23 countries and 57 industries. The honorees had record levels of involvement with their stakeholders and communities around the world. Measuring and improving culture; leading authentically; and
committing to transparency, diversity and inclusion were all priorities for honorees. “While the discourse around the world changed profoundly in 2017, a stronger voice emerged. Global corporations operating with a common rule of law are now society’s strongest force to improve the human condition,” said Ethisphere® CEO Timothy Erblich. “This year we saw companies increasingly finding their voice. The World’s Most Ethical Companies® in particular continued to show exemplary leadership. I congratulate everyone at the Knights of Columbus for being recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies.” Chief Insurance Officer Thomas P. Smith Jr. added, “The Knights of Columbus prides itself on having one of the best field forces in the business. As Knights ourselves, we are able to serve our brother Knights in a way that others can’t. With your help, we will carry Father McGivney’s mission into the future, and make sure that brother Knights and their families are protected.
State Membership Frank Iannaggi The new leaders
Brothers in the faith, it is now April and a new season is upon us, the season of Easter. This season is often characterized as the beginning of new life both in the world about and the very depths of our souls. During the Easter season we reflect on the one thing that is constant in our lives and that is the love of God and how some of us are willing to give all that have so we can share in that happiness for eternity. As I reflect on this I am asking you to do the same and reflect on the new members welcomed into our faith during the celebration of the Easter Vigil. These individuals have a strong genuine love for God and they have chosen to follow him despite loosing all that had which often time includes the loss of family, and friends. We must turn to these men and welcome them into our ranks, befriend them and love them. These men have made the most difficult choice to follow God and they are ready to make the choice to join the Knights of Columbus if they are asked. These men
Welcome to New Supreme MPC Ray Lopez My Brother Knights. I am excited to be your new Membership, Programs Consultant. I want to thank the State Deputy and State team for arraigning tours for me so I can get to know you and help you in any way possible to be successful in all your endeavors. Let me tell you a little about myself.
can make difficult choices and would be great leaders in our ranks.
With the end of the fraternal year near, we turn to the need to elect new officers
new growth and retention. March blitz numbers indicated that many councils took advantage of the spring like weather and worked the church drives. This boosted statewide intake significantly with 172 new members added to our ranks. Well done ...that is over 30 % increase over our average monthly intake. But as well as we did, we must continue to manage the retention of our existing members. Empower your retention committees to review membership status at every meeting and make personal contact with struggling members a high priority. Membership growth assures the continued success and sustain our councils. Complacency can lead to the death of a council, stay vigilant for success. A blessed Easter to all of you and your families.
to lead the next fraternal year. We must generate a list of strong potential leaders from the new members that we recruited during this past year. Look for individuals that are strong in the faith and have a desire for the sustainability of your council. Set your slate and promote
transformed into The Unified Police Department. I retired from the police force with 23 years as a Police officer, to serve the Supreme Council of the Knights of Columbus. Since 2015 Ray has been a Membership Program Consultant or MPC for nearly 3 years working with the leadership of 6 states. Ray is honored to provide his skills
Below are the current Statewide statistics by diocese. We can, with your help achieve all the goals set for this fraternal year, simply because, all that we do, we do IN HIS HONOR!
I married my wonderful wife Rebecca, and have been very happily married to for over 27 years. We have 4 children, Spencer, Kathleen, Nicole and Joseph. Spencer is a 4th degree Knight, and soon Joseph will be after he turns 18.
I come from a Knight of Columbus Family. My grandfather Joseph Valdez was a 4th degree knight, and my father Arthur Lopez was Grand Knight of Council 1136 in 1980. Ray was proud to join the order and became Grand Knight I look forward to serving you. in 2000-2001 and continued serving as I am yours fraternally. Faithful Navigator, District Deputy, and I was born and raised in Orem, Utah. Ray After High School, I joined the U.S Air a State Officer. He became the State Deputy serving from 2010 to 2012 where Force serving for 6 years and reaching he achieved The Pinnacle Level of Circle the rank of Sergeant, and earned an Honorable Discharge. After my military of Honor leading Utah to the #1 position in the order for 2011-2012 fraternal year. I worked at the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s office which was later
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General Programs Rod Anderson Is Your Council Ready for April? Yes, I know all of the Councils are finishing up with their Membership Blitzes, Church Drives and Open Houses, not to mention Lenten Fish Frys, 40 Days For Life, and myriad other Activities. But one of the most important things for Councils each and every month is the final planning for the next month. And now, the next month is April already – the final month of the 2017-2018 Ohio State Program In His Honor! It is hard to believe that we are rapidly approaching the end of the State Program for this year. Nevertheless, it is time to assess the status of your Council’s reports and submissions for the State Program. Has the Council Program Director, usually the Deputy Grand Knight,
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made sure that the Council Activities have all been reported on the State website, at kofcohio.org? Has the Council Financial Secretary and Treasurer paid all the Supreme and State per capita and other bills? Has the Council submitted all of the required Administrative Reports and Forms? Has the Council maxxed the Ohio In His Honor State Program and met the necessary deadlines? There is still time, but with the State Program year rapidly coming to a close, Councils and their officers, directors and chairmen, should be completing all of the necessary paperwork. Keep in mind that many of these tasks are not just for awards, but requirements to keep the Council in good standing with the State Council as well as Supreme. State and Supreme awards are designed primarily to provide well-deserved recognition and “thank yous” to Councils, brother Knights, and their parishes and communities for their work and contributions throughout the year. It is imperative that the the State Circle only.
Councils submit the necessary reports and forms so they receive the honors and recognition that are so richly deserved. So Grand Knights, Deputy Grand Knights, Council Program Directors, please take some time in March to review your Councils’ status for reporting and submitting forms. There is still time to take care of any deficiencies before the deadlines, but not a lot. April 15 is the Ohio State In His Honor Program reporting deadline, and it will be here before you know it. If you need assistance with any of the reports or forms, your District Deputy is there to help. And of course, the State Staff and Program Directors also will do what they can to support your efforts. Just ask if you need any help. And always remember that the State In His Honor programs and service will help you recruit new Knights, and “If you build it, they will come!”
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Stewart Vetter
Though the circle is parish based, your council will still provide support through April is Squires’ month in the Knights of counselors, meeting space, financial needs, joint activities, etc. The Columbus. Despite Supreme’s ban on new and reaction circles, we in Ohio can counselors are no longer required to comply with Supreme’s youth protection still start Squires circles and develop training but instead must take the young men into Knights. Any new and reactivated circles in Ohio will be parish- diocesan youth protection training. The council should still list a chief counselor based circles. Parish based circles are on the form 365. full fledged members of the state circle with full rights to vote at convention and The Squires is a great a way for us to participate in tournaments, retreats, introduce the Knights of Columbus to seminars, and all state activities. The boys may call themselves squires, wear prospective members beginning 8 years before they can join us. Keep in mind, the insignia of the Squires, carry a that boy’s father, uncle, and grandfather membership card, and on Supreme’s are probably Catholic and over the age of records are members of the state circle. 18. Through the squires program, young The local parish-based circle can use men learn to respect knighthood and they their circle name and circle number. actually look forward to becoming Parish based circles are not required to Knights of Columbus. They also join file forms with the Supreme office because they are considered members of your council with experience in planning
conducting successful events. If you are interested in starting or reactivating a Squires’ circle, I’m available to discuss it.
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Community Robert Walsh As the program year comes to a close, I would like to remind you to make sure you report the two Mandatory Activities. Number one, the Cash Bonanza Charity Tickets and number two, the Blue Coat or Volunteer of the Year. April 15 is the final day to report any programs. I have received many nominations for both, thank you. with your program directors and make sure they have reported their activities. Find out what has been reported and Tim Mangan what needs to be reported. Make sure activities that still need to be reported Brother Knights, as I write this article, are reported by the April 15th deadline. the nominations for Knight of the Year Remember, no late reports will be and Lady of the Year are coming in from accepted this year! April 15th is it! all over the state. You guys are doing a great job in selecting both your knights Speaking of April 15th. That is your and ladies of the year. I have read each deadline to submit to me a copy of your one of them and enjoyed it too. You did SP-7 Columbian Award Application a great job with your write ups. You form. I know the deadline for this form have made my job in selecting a winner is due to Supreme by June 30th, but if difficult and I thank you for that! So you want to max out your council many well-deserved individuals at a program activities and the state council council level! Regardless who ends up general program, then you must submit winning at the dioceses and state level, this form to me by April 15th. I will need they are all winners! to see a copy of the completed form. You can upload it when filling out the Now, by the time you read this, it will online submission report form on the already be April! You have until April state website or you can e-mail it to me 15th to get the rest of your council at tim@tdltool.com . One council mailed activities reported. Grand Knights, check
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away”! You can see the State Convention information, the First Call letter, Robert Gilliland the Hotel reservation Viewing the State Convention information and documents on the State Website. much more. You can print You do not have to be logged into the out these State website at http://www.kofcohio.org documents for you and your Council’s to see the State Convention documents. use. On the left side of the main menu, click on State Convention and you will be All of these resources can be viewed taken to the State Convention page of online on your computer, laptop, tablet, the State website. or smartphone. The download links give
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From the State Convention page, you have access to all of the important documents and they are all just “a click
the form to me and that’s okay too. Just make sure to report it online if you do mail me a copy of your form. However, you choose to do it, make sure it’s done by April 15th! Any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. Also, if you would like to nominate to me your best council program activity, you still have time to do so. Your deadline to nominate your best council program activity is, you guessed it, April 15th! I have had a few councils do this already and there is still time for you to do the same. But hurry, April 15th will be here soon! Vivat Jesus!
Please let me know if you have any questions about the Ohio State Council website. Thank you for all you In His Honor! Vivat Jesus!
you access to the publications in PDF form that can easily be downloaded and viewed on any computing device.
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Support Our Seminarians
Robert Collins, IPSD
The support of our Seminarians as a Knight of Columbus is a great way to promote religious vocations within you home diocese. Your donation along with many others will stay at home and be used in your own diocese. The sum total of all these donations when presented will give your Diocesan Vocations Director the necessary funding to allow him to develop programming that will attract young men to a religious life.
Ask your pastor to allow you to solicit donations in each entryway one weekend at all the weekend masses. Have a fundraising event with the proceeds earmarked to S.O.S. Ask your members to make an annual or monthly pledge to the S.O.S. Program. Allocate a portion of your Super Cash Bonanza Rebates to the S.O.S. Program.
them before the close of business on April 30, 2018 for consideration in programming awards.
A form with mailing details to Please make note of the following as not accompany tour council’s donation may I’m not sure of how many dollars will be to have confusion in regards to annual be found on the State Website. donated or collected for the program this totals and awards presented at the State fraternal year but here are a few ways Convention. God Bless and thank you for all you do that may have a significant effect on in the support and the promotion of your donation totals. I will be making my final deposit for the religious vocations. 2017 – 2018 S.O.S. Program on Explain the program and ask your Monday, April 30, 2018, the end of the pastor for a special collection one State Council Fiscal Year. All donations weekend at all the weekend masses. must be received by me so I may deposit
State Convention 2018 Dave Helmstetter, PSD
book provides a great opportunity to reach convention goers. A special offer for a full-page ad for only $100 is available for purchase by May 1.
MANY WAYS FOR YOU TO SUPPORT THIS YEAR’S ANNUAL CONVENTION This week the final reminder for the 119th annual Ohio State Council Convention will be mailed to grand knights. However, in today’s world of internet all of this information is available to you on the Ohio State Council website. Council leadership is encouraged to advance register and make their hotel reservations by the respective deadlines. Some additional promotional ideas to consider are the following:
MONSIGNOR KRISPINSKY GOLF TOURNAMENT The Glenmary Home Missionaries took notice of our annual golf outing. Led by Father Don Tranel, Glenmary will have a team in this year’s event. Join this group and other Knights from Ohio to tackle a challenging new course, Devou Golf Course, in nearby Covington, KY. Members, ladies and prospective members are all welcome to golf. $70 per golfer, but the package includes 18 holes of golf, half a cart, and lunch. There will also be contests for longest drive and closest to the pin. Hole sponsorships are also available. Contact Tom Forsthoefel with questions.
CONVENTION PROGRAM BOOK There are many ways for your council, assembly, district, chapter and business can show support for the annual convention. The convention program
COMPLETE STATE CONVENTION FRIDAY NIGHT PARTY: KNIGHTS INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT THE RACES The Friday Night Party and “A Night at ONLINE BY CLICKING HERE. the Races” starts the annual convention in the beautiful Northern Kentucky
Convention Center. Why not sponsor a horse (only $10) or a race (only $30)? Remember it’s the prestige and the honor of sponsorship that means so much. PLUS if your horse wins the race you can win a $25 gift card. You have a 1 in 10 chance to win. It’s time for you to be involved in this great racing event. You need a horse to be in this race! Find out how to ride your horse to victory here!
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Measure Up 2018 Jeff Kiliany, State Warden
How does you Council Measure-Up? The time to start your councils “Measure -UP” collection efforts is fast approaching. The 2018 Measure-Up Campaign will officially be conducted on the weekends of April 26-29 and May 36, but can include other fundraising dates throughout the year. Measure-Up is a charity whereby Knights are asked to put on those bright yellow and red vests and stand on street corners – or wherever – holding special containers and seeking contributions from the general public. In turn, Knights give a special ruler to those who contribute.
Measure Up efforts. Their support for Echoing Ridge Community is a shining example of Knights in Action. Great job!
amount wasn’t nearly as much as the 10,020 by council #2798, but divide this total by their 37 members, and it amounts to $120.47 per member! Congratulations Fr. Cortoma Council.
This past year, Coldwater Council #1991 collected $1,881 from its members in their “Gimme 5” Campaign this past year, the highest “Gimme 5” amount in the state. Congratulations to the members of Coldwater Council 1991 for their outstanding Gimme 5 effort.
Councils are asked to send one check with their total collections, making it payable to Knights of Columbus Ohio State Council and mailing it to: Jeff Kiliany, 559 Walnut St., Leetonia, OH 44431. Eighty per cent of the collected funds will be returned to the councils for Tops in the State of Ohio in total amount their charitable contributions to agencies collected last year was Archbishop of their choosing. The other 20% is distributed by the Knights’ Ohio Charity Saints Phillip & James Council #11037 Purcell Council 2798, who collected $10,020. What a great job by the Foundation to statewide agencies which in Canal Fulton Council had their Measure Up fundraising efforts featured members of Archbishop Purcell Council. assist those with developmental disabilities, and for the purchase of those in this past month’s Columbia Magazine And speaking of outstanding efforts, Fr. special rulers which are given to the on page 29. Congratulations to Council councils. 11037 and Grand Knight Rich Esposito. Margaret Cortoma Council 12939, Great job by the council to feature their collected a total of $4457.57. This
Super Cash Bonanza 2018 Mark Siracusa, State Advocate Significant income for charity can be earned by your council (far surpassing the basic rebate of $2.40 per ticket), but you must adhere to the “rules” as presented in the information booklet. Some rebates require meeting attendance, while others require meeting First Phase and Final Phase quotas. Here are some of the key points:
A minimum of two members from your council must attend the Diocesan Ticket Distribution Meeting. The twomember requirement does not include the District Deputy, State Directors and Chairs, or a State Officer to qualify for these rebates. The sold tickets and one check from your council must be sent to the State Treasurer by the published deadlines.
The two turn-in dates are Saturday, April 15 (2018) and Friday, May 10 (2018). Your council must meet these deadlines with the required number of sold tickets per member in order to qualify for the different rebates. Most methods of shipping are acceptable. UPS, Fed Ex or the US Postal System all have a good record of timely delivery of small packages. Please do not send your package by a method requiring my signature. These often go back to the delivery agent’s warehouse and await pickup. Please use durable-strength envelopes or cartons to avoid damage during shipment. Please make every effort to have all of your council’s tickets submitted by the second turn-in deadline. Tickets brought to and delivered at the convention might create a processing problem. With the drawing taking place that weekend, there is very little time for late arrivals. We cannot guarantee your rebates on tickets
received more than a few days after the final turn-in date of May 10, 2018. Extra materials and tickets can be obtained from your District Deputy or Diocesan Officer. Any questions concerning the 2018 Super Cash Bonanza Campaign should be directed to me, Mark Siracusa; State Treasurer and Chair, by email at cuzza@roadrunner.com or by calling me at 419-553-9552 cell. Plan early, promote, and partner! We are here to help you work toward the success of the 2018 Super Cash Bonanza charity campaign at your local council. Thank you to all my brother knights for helping “Our Family” for raising money for Charity. Additional information is also available on the Ohio State Council state website at www.kofcohio.org.
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OHIO KNIGHS IN ACTION State Free Throw Championship March 17, 2018 Name Kenna Kaufman Jayla Cruz-Torrence Brooke Richmond Taylor Poeppelman Morgan Blackford Halle Kalaman Joe DiNovo Jimmy Serevitch Conlan Dent Liam Hanley Shane Adamczyk Jacob Gessner
Sex Girl Girl Girl Girl Girl Girl Boy Boy Boy Boy Boy Boy
Age 9 10 11 12 13 14 9 10 11 12 13 14
Score 16 20 24 19 22 20 22 22 20 21 24 24
Diocese Toledo Cleveland Youngstown Cincinnati Cleveland Cleveland Cleveland Cleveland Columbus Columbus Cleveland Cleveland
Council # 1915 4891 4212 5239 4893 3529 5559 3269 13581 11208 14255 13601
Council Location Bryan Amherst Jefferson Anna Solon Akron Northfield Avon Columbus Hilliard Akron Loudonville
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OHIO KNIGHS IN ACTION Knights of Columbus Lancaster Council 1016 dedicated a room at their meeting hall as the Albert “Eddie” Baltz Jr. Meditation Memorial Room in honor of Past Grand Knight Eddie Baltz who passed away December 11, 2017.
Thank You!
Thank You!
Gary Eckstein, PSD
Robert Collins, IPSD
The Eckstein’s would like to thank you for your kind words, thoughts, prayers and donations during the passing of Gary’s father, Clarence.
The Collins’s would like to thank you for your kind words, thoughts, prayers and donations during the passing of Bob’s mother, Anna.
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