State Deputy’s Report
Kevin Miller State Deputy
IN THIS ISSUE
State Deputy’s Report Insurance Corner Membership Minute IHH State Programs Do You Measure Up? Silver Rose Returns to Ohio A Message from Charity Father
“Faith in Action,” is to give more support to our clergy in their work in the parishes – offering them the programing and backing they need to advance their missions and initiatives. The program, Brother Knights: along with its overarching initiative, “Building the Domestic Church While I recently had the opportunity and honor Strengthening our Parish” was designed to attend the installation of the new to improve and foster better working Bishop of Columbus, the Most Reverend relationships between Councils and Robert J. Brennan, who joined the clergy, allowing Knights to develop more Diocese after serving at the Diocese of relevant and needed programs in the Rockville Centre, New York, most parish to better serve the needs of the recently as auxiliary bishop. Everyone in parish community. attendance was instantly inspired by his warmth, his sincerity, his enthusiasm, and We need to make absolutely sure that we his hope to spread the “Joy of the are taking full advantage of these Gospel” as our new Bishop. In listening programs! For the Knights to continue to him speak, I was immediately struck to be a force for good in our faith with the thought of how much we as communities, we need to continually Knights, even with our commitment to make sure that our programs and works stand in solidarity with our priests, still are closely aligned with those of our do not take full advantage of this most parish clergy! By doing so, we are not important resource. only promoting service in the Knights, but also the mission of the parish and the I can’t tell you how many times during Church, the exact place where we derive my time as a Knight I have heard that our very strength and which we are councils do not enjoy the support of their dedicated to support. clergy, only to find out that Grand Knights never reach out to them on a As we approach the new fraternal year, regular basis, or engage with them at this is an excellent time to take stock and all. It’s quite strange not to have regular, review your event calendar for the last ongoing discussions with the leaders of year, or the last few years Are these the parish when we have promised to programs still relevant to your parish or give him our unconditional support. parishes? Do they promote their mission? Are they properly aligned to It is well to remember that the entire purpose of the new Supreme program, (Continued on page 2)
CHARITY | UNITY | FRATERNITY | PATRIOTISM
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keep him informed of what your Council is doing, make yourselves the new “Faith in Action” aware of what is happening in your program? And, most importantly, are parishes and consistently think about their other programs, events, or how you can offer needed assistance, initiatives that your Council should be and make him aware that the Knights considering to offer help? are always available to help. This is where your relationship with the clergy, and especially the pastor, is critical. For us to be most effective, we need to have this continual dialogue with our pastors and clergy. I know that many of you will say that he’s too busy, that he doesn’t seem to have time to meet, that he has so much going on. And your right – he is very busy. But don’t give up; email him regularly,
work and open hearts. On behalf of the entire Ohio State Council, I wish to you and your families a most blessed Easter! May we all, during the remainder of Lent and the Easter season, be mindful of who we are and the importance of our efforts, and to continue to dedicate our labors and We need to continue to find our faith to spreading the Good News innovative and new ways to assist our of Christ and the glory of our risen clergy, these good men of service, in Lord. I remain, with highest fraternal ways that only we as Knights can do. wishes to all, In His Honor, By doing so, and by attracting other like-minded men to join us in service, Vivat Jesus! we can truly build our churches and Kevin Miller our faith, working to build a lasting State Deputy legacy for the future. As always, thank you for your hard
Insurance Corner The Knights of Columbus set a new all-time record last year for charitable donations and service hours with $185.6 million in donations and more than 75.6 million hours of service provided worldwide. The numbers were announced at the annual Organizational Meeting of State Deputies in that monetary donations New Haven held this past June. increased $8 million from 2016 (+4.5 percent) and service The Knights continued to hours grew by 527,550 (+0.7 support local communities in percent). Year-over-year 2017 through programs such as annual growth in both Disaster Relief, Christian categories has been consistent Refugee Relief, Coats for Kids, over the past two decades. Food for Families and blood drives. Knights also gave “Once again, the Knights of assistance to Habitat for Columbus showed the Humanity, Special Olympics, enormous difference we can the Global Wheelchair Mission make in the lives of others by and other large-scale charitable putting our faith in action,” organizations. said Supreme Knight Carl
badly damaged by earthquakes.” The Knights of Columbus insurance program – coupled with the hard work and dedication of brother Knights around the globe – helps power the Knights of Columbus’ charitable giving.
Supreme Knight Anderson has said in the "Our Commitment" portion of kofc.org that “The insurance program is a powerful financial engine that Anderson. “The needs of many supports much of the good The monetary value of K of of our communities were works we do. Through the C’s service hours is valued at particularly great in 2017, insurance program, we are $1.9 billion based on an especially in the wake of blessed with the opportunity to estimate by Independent historic hurricanes in Houston, give generously and support Sector, a network for nonprofit South Florida, Puerto Rico and numerous charitable and foundations that values a 2017 much of the Caribbean. The spiritual causes, building up volunteer hour at $24.69. Knights did not hesitate to society and the Church.” provide assistance after these The K of C’s 2017 survey of humanitarian crises and in charitable giving also showed Mexico where two cities were
Membership Minute
Frank Iannaggi, State Membership Director
new brothers and assist them as they begin their new life in Christ.
March was the month in which 25 My brothers in faith, the month of April councils attained as arrived and with it, it brings new life their membership to each and every one of us. We see it all quota 100% to 375%. Job well around us in the beautiful sunny days and the beauty of our surroundings. The done. grass is now greener the trees are full of Congratulations to buds, ready to bloom in an explosion of these councils and their leaders: color and at our feet the daffodils and crocus have already blossomed. There is 16706-175/16571-100/16425-100/16376 new life everywhere and soon we are -116/16373-250/16164-200/15942reminded our new life in Christ at the Easter vigil. So, the question is where is 140/15901-100/14502-106/11649the new life in our councils? Just as the 375/11369-100/11216-140/10820200/10765-120/5297-111/5226seed was planted and nurtured for the 125/5009-125/4891-100/4733-144/3970trees and flowers and the Easter 140/3777-127/3698-116/2362-128/1195Resurrection we must do the same for 128/576-137. our councils to reap the rewards. As knights we must continue to plant the There as been some work to done, In seed just you did in the October and fact, last month there were 200 councils March blitz don’t stop now that we are that had zero percentage growth, which under 12 weeks to the end of this means either no recruiting or recruited fraternal year. Kick it into high gear and offset by suspension and welcome potential knights into all of withdrawals in this fraternal year. During your spring activities and encourage the March Blitz, 57 councils added to them to join, and thus they shall be the their roster bringing the total down to new life in your council. Especially consider welcoming the new converts as 143 with zero growth . Our total intake is now at 1114 as of April 1 , well done the enter our faith. Welcome them as
Spring into new life
again. My hope and prayers are for your success on your individual journey during the Easter season. I am certain that with the effort of each of you and the many leaders in your council we will be able to attain all the goals set for this fraternal and continue to grow the Order in His Honor. I extend Many blessing to your families during this Easter celebration. 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!
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IHH State Programs
Rod Anderson, State General Program Director
Council Activity Reporting Deadline: April 15!!! NOTE: The Council Activity Reporting module on the State website will no longer be accessible after 11:59 pm, April 15! Council Officers and members will not be able to submit any additional reports there. So, make sure your Council gets all your reports submitted by then to receive credit for all your great activities this year. Of course, Councils still have until the end of June to complete requirements for the Star Council Award, including submission of the Columbian Award Application, Form SP-7, to Supreme. And always remember that recruiting new members takes a year-round effort and your Council’s programs and activities make the difference in recruiting. Always remember that in planning and conducting your programs, “If you build it, they will come!”
Council
Tim Mangan, State Council Director Brother Knights, you guys did a great job in selecting both your knights and ladies of the year. I have been pushing the Lady of the Year for the past couple of months and you did not disappoint! I appreciate ALL your hard work and efforts with these write ups! Again, you did a great job with these write ups and now I have the difficult task of selecting the winners! So, for that I say Thank You! Now, by the time you read this, it will already be April! You have until April 15th to get the rest of your council activities reported. Grand Knights, check you your program directors and make sure they have reported their activities. Find out what has been reported and what needs to be reported. Make sure activities that still need to be reported are reported by the April 15th deadline. Remember, no late reports will be accepted this year! April 15th is it!
deadline for this form is due to Supreme by June 30th, but if you want to max out your council program activities and the state council general program, then you must submit this form to me by April 15th. I will need to see a copy of the completed form. You can upload it when filling out the online submission report form on the state website or you can email it to me at tim@tdltool.com . One council mailed 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!
Family
Family Prayer Night
Tom Buehner, State Family Director Your council plays a crucial
role in building the domestic church. Family Prayer Night is a way to encourage prayer within the home. Supreme has great information on their web There’s still time to consider the Supreme Family program, site, complete with Action Steps, Guides, and Resources Good Friday Family to put on this program within Promotion. This aims to your councils and parishes. educate families and create This is a great way to come more involvement around Good Friday services through together in prayer to strengthen the bonds within a promotional campaign. As Knights of Columbus, we have our parishes and build faithfilled families! Check out an opportunity to set a great http://www.kofc.org/ example by attending Good prayernight for all of the Friday services with our families and by working with details on the program! Please remember to take the our pastors to encourage time to submit your activities parishioner involvement at on the State website and reach these liturgies. Visit the out to me with any questions! following web site for more information: https:// Vivat Jesus! www.kofc.org/en/programs/ Tom Buehner family/good-friday-familyState Family Director promotion.html Good Friday Family Promotion
Speaking of April 15th. That Vivat Jesus! is your deadline to submit to Tim Mangan State Council Director me a copy of your SP-7 Columbian Award Application form. I know the
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Culture of Life
The ultrasound images help a woman see that she is carrying a child, not just a clump of cells. This is why we have the Ultrasound Machine Initiative to place these machines in pregnancy centers.
Brett Gissel, State Culture of Life Director States are enacting laws going in different directions on the legalization of abortion. Some states are enacting “heartbeat” laws that would significantly reduce abortions and other states are going so far as allowing third trimester abortions and also leaving open the possibility of child that survives an abortion being left to die with no consequences to anyone else. Ending legalized abortion may be a never -ending battle. What we can do is win over hearts to make abortion unthinkable. There is joy in life, all life. The goal is not just ending abortion, but changing our culture to see the joy in and beauty of all life. Why do we do some of these activities to build a Culture Of Life? In the Novena For Life, we do what many people of faith do, pray. Our prayers are not just for life, but for changing the hearts of everyone. An ultrasound is often the first time a woman sees the child she is carrying.
Youth
Strwart Vetter, State Youth Director Thank you to all the councils that hosted a free throw contest, the district deputies for narrowing the field with district contests, the diocesan district deputy coordinators for diligently conducting the regional free throw contests and sending me the winners in a timely manner, the Brothers from Columbus for volunteering during the State Free Throw Championship, and Gary Eckstein for coordinating the trophies and shirts.
These are just some of the Culture Of Life activities that we do. Regardless of the activity, if our actions are a genuine reflection of our faith, our joy of life will be seen. We may not win over others by A woman might want to choose life after changing laws, but our joy as a reflection seeing the image of her child through an of our faith can be contagious. ultrasound, but it might be a financial Evangelizing through our actions and decision for them. Our charitable winning over the hearts (and possibly donations of many needed items show souls) of others is the goal we should be them that there is support to help them shooting for. Although I did not cover through their hardships after choosing any end of life issues, if we are life. Our love for life will be seen by successful with beginning of life issues those choosing life and those that we and winning over hearts, end of life appeal to for collecting these items for issues will be won over as well. them. A reminder on the Life activity of the Our work with Special Olympics year. If your council has a Life activity supports people with special needs to be considered as the Life activity of participate in athletic competitions they the year, please add detail to your report might not be able to otherwise. They to the State Council. Without detail of receive training, “demonstrate courage, your great efforts, we have no idea how experience joy, and participate in a your activity stands out among other sharing of gifts, skills and friendship similar activities across the state. with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.” Keep up the good work. Let your joy Their determination and joy are and actions shine as an example of the examples for everyone. We can share in Culture Of Life. that experience by volunteering our time and donating to make these events Brett Gissel happen. State Culture Of Life Director
Name
Sex
Age
Score
Diocese
Council #
Council Location
Alivia Magness
Girl
9
17
Youngstown
1890
East Palestine
Katy Wilber
Girl
10
17
Cincinnati
13813
Loveland
Grace Beyke Mackenzie Blackford
Girl
11
19
Cincinnati
2640
St. Henry
Girl
12
22
Cleveland
4893
Solon
Paige Williamson
Girl
13
22
Toledo
6034
Van Wert
Emily Pate
Girl
14
19
Cincinnati
13608
West Chester
Joey Brader
Boy
9
23
Columbus
11445
Worthington
Mick Ambrose
Boy
10
23
Youngstown
11369
Canfield
Owen Schumaker
Boy
11
23
Toledo
1757
Ottawa
Devin Delzeith
Boy
12
23
Cincinnati
2640
St. Henry
Gabe Gardner Brayden Booth
Boy Boy
13 14
23 22
Cleveland Steubenville
4168 478
Medina Marietta
Congratulations to all the winners and good luck at the International Contest.
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Save Our Seminarians
Ed Olenhouse, State SOS Director Brothers The ‘SOS’ or “Support Our Seminarians” program was started about 13 years ago. It has replaced the ‘Pennies For Heaven’ or ‘P4H’ program. Designed to allow parishioners to participate. Sort of get everyone involved.
He distributes accordingly. As your council collects, send the proceeds to the immediate past state deputy. Many councils do these collections 3 or 4 times each year. When you think of the old ‘P4H’ program, the ‘SOS’ funds have been exceeded by more than 5 times. These young men need our parishioners support. They are our next parish priests. Any questions? Call me: 614 -777-4244
Meet with your Pastor and ask him to support your efforts. Ed Olenhouse Promote via the church eehouse@yahoo.com bulletin and a little promo from the podium.
Save Our Seminarians
Please make note of the following as not to have confusion in regards to annual totals and awards presented at the State Convention.
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.
I will be making my final deposit for the 2018 – 2019 S.O.S. Program on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, the end of the State Council Fiscal Year. All donations must be received by me so I may deposit them before the close of business on April 30, 2019 for consideration in programming awards.
Robert Collins, Jr, IPSD
A form with mailing details to accompany tour council’s donation may be found on the State Website. God Bless and thank you for all you do in the support and the promotion of religious vocations.
The program supports these young men with ‘out of classroom expenses’. Gasoline, tires, car repairs, misc. on-line programs, dentist and doctor appts. An occasional meal out or a movie. The list goes on.
Bob Collins Imm Past State Deputy
Your vocational director will be given a check in July each year of the total $$$ collected in your diocese.
Community
Robert Walsh State Community Director With the program part of the year almost over, you should be reviewing your Councils programs to see if you have maxed them out. For the Community Program do you have the three Council Choice activities, and the two Mandatory write up’s for The Volunteer or Blue Coat, and the second one is the Super Cash Bonanza Charity ticket sales. BE SURE THAT ALL OF THESE ARE REPORTED ON THE STATE WEB SITE, to get credit. After the above is done then turn your attention to the SP-7 form for Supreme. Make sure
that you meet all the requirements for it. Remember that there is a mandatory program HELPING HANDS. This program is required for the Columbian Award. With all the hard work your Council does why not submit these activities and earn the awards for the Council. It can motivate everyone to help out more and help bring in new members by showing them that you are active in the Community. Please continue to assist everyone throughout the next few months even though the program year is almost over. Thank you for what you do for In His Honor.
A Message from Charity Father
Mark Siracusa, State Treasurer “ DON’T forget the first turn-in for the Super Cash Bonanza is April 15. “ Get your tickets sent to the address below. Remember the more you sell, the more your council will get money back for charity. Your Brother in Christ Charity Father 15398 Silver Pine Court Perrysburg, Ohio 43551-1261 419-553-9552 cuzza52@gmail.com
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The Silver Rose Returns to Ohio in 2019 Mike Felerski, State Warden and Program Chairman
Brother Knights of Ohio, the Silver Rose will be returning to Ohio this coming April as part of it’s tour from the Great White North, through the Midwest and on to Washington DC. The Silver Rose Program allows us to share the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe and promote respect for life through this meaningful pilgrimage. It demonstrates the unity between Knights of Columbus in Canada, the United States, and Mexico, through a series of prayer services promoting the dignity of all human life and honoring Our Lady.
resources necessary to put on a successful program. - DD Coordinators: Work with your District Deputies and your diocesan officer and councils to put together a schedule of locations and schedule transportation. This year we will have the support of Ohio Knights on Bikes in transporting the Rose which will begin in the Cleveland Diocese. There will be more information on this as locations and schedules come together. - Councils or District Deputies: Use the included schedule to record the locations where the Silver Rose was hosted and how many where in attendance during the Mass or Prayer Service. Include this with the Rose as it travels and email that information to State Warden Mike Felerski. Your State Officers thank you for all your support in making the Silver Rose program such a success throughout Ohio in the past, and in the upcoming month of April!
Steps to take: - Councils, District Deputies, and DD Coordinators visit: www.kofc.org/ silverrose to find the
Do You Measure-Up?
a “Gimme Five” sticker which makes your previous establishment. This you a part of Ohio’s “Gimme 5 Measure- fraternal year I have heard from many of Mike Felerski, StateWarden and Up Club”! you on how you started collecting in Program Chairman front of several smaller local businesses This year our collection program will rather than one big business. Other run over the weekends of April 26, 27 & councils have hosted special fundraiser Brother Knights of Ohio, I need your 28 and May 3, 4 & 5. The program events for Measure-Up, and some help! Every brother Knight in the great councils have placed collection Jurisdiction of Ohio plays an important booklets, forms, and additional information is available on our very own containers in local businesses. Thank role each year in the success of our KofCOhio.org website. Just look for the you for all you’ve collected in the past Premier Charity Program: the Measure “Measure Up“ link on the left side of the and what you will collect this year. Up Campaign. I hope you had the opportunity to participate in the “Gimme homepage and click on it. This will take Supporting our citizens with developmental disabilities through our Five” promotion by giving an additional you to the Measure-Up web page with everything you need to download. You council's Measure-Up programs truly $5 on top of your dues payment. can also find the Measure-Up Apron brings together our three principles of However, the good news is that if you Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and makes a haven’t, you can still participate and get order form. real difference in the lives of our special your “Gimme Five” sticker for your population. Traveling Card! Just tell your Financial This year during the State Tour I asked you to "Think Different” about how you Secretary your want to 'Give Five for can support the 2019 Measure-Up if you Measure Up" and he will gladly accept your cash or check and provide you with can no longer shake your can in front of
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