The Month of April is dedicated to the Holy Spirt.
On May 26, 2020, Pope Francis approved a decree recognizing a miracle attributed to the intercession of Father McGivney and opening the way for his beatification. On Oct. 31, the Mass for Beatification was celebrated in the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Hartford, Conn. An Apostolic Letter was read from Pope Francis that declared Father McGivney would now have the title of Blessed Michael McGivney. He is the third priest born in the United States to be raised to this honor, and the first priest to be beatified who spent his whole priestly ministry in a US parish.
The pope’s Apostolic Letter stated that Blessed Michael McGivney’s “zeal for the proclamation of the
Gospel and generous concern for the needs of his brothers and sisters made him an outstanding witness of Christian solidarity and fraternal assistance.”
The Cause for Canonization for Father McGivney was opened in the Archdiocese of Hartford in 1997, when he was given the title Servant of God. On March 15, 2008, his heroic virtue was recognized by Pope Benedict XVI, and Father McGivney was given the title Venerable Servant of God. This important step occurred after years of careful investigation of Father McGivney’s life, spirituality and holiness by the Congregation for the Causes of Saints. The declaration of Venerable confirmed what those who knew him in life, and others who call upon him since his death, have believed about Father McGivney: He lived a life of heroic virtue with an extraordinary love of God and neighbor.
God, our Father, protector of the poor and defender of the widow and orphan, you called your priest, Blessed Michael McGivney, to be an apostle of Christian family life and to lead the young to the generous service of their neighbor. Through the example of his life and virtue, may we follow your Son, Jesus Christ, more closely, fulfilling his commandment of charity and building up his Body which is the Church.
Let the inspiration of your servant prompt us to greater confidence in your love so that we may continue his work of caring for the needy and the outcast. We humbly ask that you glorify Blessed Michael McGivney on earth according to the design of your holy will. Through his intercession, grant the favor I now present (here make your request).
Through Christ our Lord. Amen
Having been raised to the honors of the altar, Blessed Michael McGivney has an annual feast day of Aug. 13, the day between his birthday (in 1852) and the day he passed into eternal life (in 1890). His cause has now entered the final phase toward canonization or sainthood. One more confirmed miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed Michael McGivney is needed for him to be declared saint.
All Knights and their families, as well as all those devoted to Father McGivney, are asked to pray for his intercession in their daily needs, especially in cases of serious illness, and to report any favors and healings to the Guild.
Retrieved from: A Saint in the Making-Father McGivney | Knights of Columbus
You can play a key role in advancing Father McGivney’s cause by joining the Guild for free and praying for his intercession and canonization. May Father McGivney intercede for you!
The Father Michael J. McGivney Guild serves as a source for information about the life, works and spirituality of Father McGivney. The Guild publishes a quarterly newsletter and offers a weekly Mass for the intentions of members.
The month of April is dedicated to the Holy Spirit. To believe in the Holy Spirit is to profess that the Holy Spirit is one of the persons of the Holy Trinity, consubstantial with the Father and the Son: "with the Father and the Son he is worshipped and glorified." (Catechism of the Catholic Church)
The Holy Spirit is the Person of Love in the life of God. He is also like a breath, an aspiration of infinite Love, from which we draw the breath of life.
On the day of Pentecost the Divine Spirit communicated such an abundance of life to the whole Church that to symbolize it "there came a sound from heaven, as of a violent wind coming, and it filled the whole house where they (the Apostles) were sitting."
But it is also for us that the Holy Spirit has come, for the group in the Cenacle represented the whole Church. The Holy Spirit came to remain with the Church forever. This is the promise of Jesus Himself. He dwells in the Church permanently and unfailingly, performing in it without ceasing His action of life-giving and sanctification. He establishes the Church infallibly in the truth. It is He Who makes the Church blossom forth with a marvelous supernatural fruitfulness, for He brings to life and full fruition in Virgins, Martyrs, and Confessors those heroic virtues which are one of the marks of true sanctity.
(The Mysteries of the Rosary, Dom Columba Marmion, O.S.B.)
Everything depends on the Holy Spirit's operation in us. The more fully we allow ourselves to be drawn and guided by the Holy Spirit, the closer we shall come to Jesus and His mysteries and graces. The Holy Spirit must draw us to every good thought, word and deed. Every act of faith, of hope and of love for God requires the inspiration and help of the Holy Spirit. If our virtues and our deeds are to be truly perfect and worthy of God, they need the special and continual touch of the Holy Spirit. Even though we are endowed with all the supernatural virtues, we still remain mere apprentices in the spiritual life. We know what we must do; and yet lack the virtue and the faculty to perform these things with ease. The Holy Spirit must guide us. He must seize our intellect and our wills and guide us in prayer, in work, in the decisions we have to make, and in the difficulties we encounter every day. He must share with us His manner of seeing, of loving, of thinking, and of working.
Our works and our conduct will be perfect only when the Holy Spirit has taken complete possession of us. Therefore, in addition to the supernatural virtues of faith, hope, charity, justice, fortitude, temperance and wisdom, He gives us also His seven gifts. Thus He equips the tiny boat of our soul with sails upon which He Himself, the Spirit of God, blows. Our progress across the sea of life is then no longer slow and painful. We are propelled and guided by the Spirit. If the Spirit of God breathes upon the sails of our boat, then our journey will be a happy one. Then through the work and the help of the Holy Spirit, who lives in our soul, we shall come to the Father.
Excerpted from the The Light of the World by Benedict Baur, O.S.B.
Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy.
Act in me, O Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy.
Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, that I love but what is holy.
Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy.
Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy.
Amen. (St. Augustine)
Our Lenten journey has come to a close as we roll into holy week and the most spiritual time of the year. Say a prayer for our priest’s as they have a busy week preparing us for the crucifixion and the resurrection of our Lord and savior. Happy Easter Brother Knights.
Your friend in Christ, Tony Offenberger Faith Director
For those of you that are into the NCAA Basketball Tournament, what were your thoughts just a couple of weeks ago when the tournament opened? Full of optimism, anticipating winning the office pool? Maybe, this was your year to pick the perfect bracket? You did your homework, got your PhD in Bracketology and sat down ready for some exciting basketball. Then….they actually played the games. The outcome I am sure is not what you expected. Who would have thought San Diego State and UConn would be in the Championship game? Sometimes, things just do not go as planned? So does the life of our councils.
March certainly lived up to all of the madness on and off the court. We started the month off hosting a very competitive diocesan free throw at St. Hilary in Fairlawn with those winners getting the opportunity to represent Cleveland at the State Finals. Well, we had some great shooters, but unfortunately, we were shut out this year at State. I am sure we will be back next year ready for all competitors. The last thing I told the participants before the start of the State Finals was to have fun. I certainly hope they did.
Thank you to all of the councils and members that attended the 39th Annual Bishop’s Brunch at Landerhaven. For me, having the pleasure of working on the committee for the past four years has been a great experience. Talking with a lot of the members, clergy, and community
citizens at the brunch, they know and appreciate all of the hard work that YOU and YOUR councils do day-inand-day-out in your parishes and communities. It makes me so proud to hear that our councils are out there putting their faith into action.
Then, there was the Cavs Knight against the Houston Rockets. The game was great and having about 100+ free throw participants, families, and the state officers there made it special. There were some hiccups along the way but we made it through. Something is there, I hope, to build upon to give our youth something different then just a trophy or medal.
The Charity Brothers Need YOU to keep selling those Super Cash Bonanza tickets. The first turn-in is NOW! This is where you can maximize your rebates. The second turn-in is May 12th.
The 124th Annual Ohio State Convention is fast approaching. Have you elected your delegates and alternates? This is an election year. Please make sure you register for the convention by visiting the state website AND registering for hotel. New place this year in a new facility. Come and see.
For Cleveland, we will be hosting a Meet the Candidate Night on Friday, May 10, 2023 at 7:30PM as part of the Chapter Meeting. This is open to ALL councils and members that would like to talk to the candidates for State Warden. Please plan to attend whether face-to-face or virtually.
Council elections are coming up soon. Hopefully, your trustees are working on a slate of officers. COVID certain hampered officers stepping up into leadership roles. Being a council officers can be a very challenging position. Personally, I thought it was one of the most rewarding. Being able to be on the ground level, working to promote charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism to our members, families, parishes, and communities. If you are GK that is retiring and you are looking for more, there are opportunities throughout the diocese where you can help as a District Deputy. Next to being GK, being a DD is a great experience and you get to meet so many more members and councils that you may never have had a chance to previously. If you are interested in learning more, call, text, or email me. We can have a cup of coffee and talk about your future as a leader in the Knights of Columbus in the diocese.
Finally, I would be remised if I did not mention growth in the Order. You can see Cleveland is still in second place. I am so proud of the recruitment and Exemplifications taking place. Keep up the great work, my brothers and I hope to see you all at Convention.
Vivat Jesus, Jim
There are about 26 different Councils from throughout the State that have submitted Membership Programs and are seeking Points. Those 26+ need to go back in the program that has been REVIEWED and not awarded, and send back the information requested, and I will reward Your Council with Points. I WANT EVERY COUNCIL TO MAX OUT IN MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM Points. I will give the points, but please supply the information requested by me and resubmit the report AGAIN. I check the website Membership Program every 2 days. I WANT TO GIVE YOU POINTS, just submit the pertinent information.
It is looking like March will be a very good recruiting Month for Ohio. Many Councils held your Mandatory MEMBERSHIP MARCH BLITZ Drive.
The numbers coming in are looking good. Two New Hispanic Councils are in the works as we Speak. One in New Carlisle, Oh (Arch) and the other in Columbus. Both have enough Men that signed up to start a Council. We are waiting after Holy Week for them to take their Hispanic Exemplifications, then we are a GO!!!
Continue to recruit, not just in March, but EVERY MONTH, EVERY DAY!!
Don’t stop recruiting New Members. Remember, the more men we recruit into the Knights, the Stronger the Church will be., for they will be better Husbands, Fathers, and better Catholics.
Important things to remember for Membership in Fraternal year 2021-2022
Just about every month throughout the Fraternal year, there will be some great $$ Incentives for the Proposer who brings in New Members. Usually it is $35 for each new member. However that
will change in the coming months. Keep watching for the changes.
In order to claim the monthly Incentive, the Proposer needs to email to me
mcfreil2019@gmail.com The name and Membership number of the New Member & the proposers home address, so that I can get the check mailed to you. Each month is different. Sometimes we limit it to the First 10 Proposers who sign up a new member, so keep checking the monthly flyer.
IF YOU DO NOT ASK MEN TO JOIN, THEY WILL NOT.
Ask men of your Parishes to JOIN US. Have them go to kofc.org, click on the JOIN US gold banner and have them fill out the brief form. Good Luck, I am hoping that every Council in OHIO becomes STAR Council.
Vivat Jesus ! Michael Freil State Membership Director
As of April 1, 2023
Ohio July 1: 54,710
Ohio Growth: 1,187 (70.24%)
% Growth: 3.09%
Cleveland July 1: 8,612
Cleveland Growth: 224 (72.71%)
% Growth: 3.58%
% Growth is a measure of the YTD gain compared against the July 1st membership number.
TOP-5 % GROWTH
YTD Gain against the July 1 Membership Total
1. 8320 John Carroll (16.67%)
2. 15056 Holy Family Parma (11.76%)
3. 2726 Windermere (9.71%)
4. 4168 Medina (8.93%)
5. 14111 Prince of Peace (8.54%)
TOP-5 TOTAL NEW MEMBERS
1. 3410 South Akron (17)
2. 774 Elyria (17)
3. 4168 Medina (15)
4. 4847 Brunswick (12)
5. 2726 Windermere (10)
TOP-5 DISTRICTS
1. DD #24 Tom Donovan (39)
2. DD #19 Tom Goodheart (28)
3. DD #20 DeWitt Gober (27)
4. DD #33 George Metz (24)
5. DD #21 Patrick Gale (23)
Happy Easter, Brothers. As we move to the last quarter of the fraternal year and eyes begin to focus on accomplishing membership goals, do not forget the emembers sitting in your candidate tab. The state got credit when they joined as an e-member but it’s time for your diocese and your council to get credit toward completing your membership goal and achieving Star Council.
As you transfer those e-members, I’d like to offer some helpful reminders. Though we all prefer live degrees, the outstanding e-members can be brought in through Wednesday night Ohio virtual degree or degree on demand from Supreme. Truth be told, we all get more out of the degree the second time so get them in via virtual degree but take them to a live degree when it’s offered. The biggest thing is to get them transferred and active in your council. Second, e-members can be transferred by sending a form 100 in to
form100@kofcohio.org but it will take 5-25 days. You can move them instantly using the candidate tab. Your FS or GK can add e-members back to your candidate tab by using the search feature. You’ll need member number, name, and birthdate. After you add them through the candidate tab, be sure they get full credit for the degree by going into member management and adding their second and third degree dates.
E-membership is strong in Ohio thanks to your council. Ohio’s conversion rate it 63% which is better than most of the order. That is wholly due to your efforts. Thank you for recruiting hard and utilizing emembership to get those men in your council and active. Cleveland Rocks! (I loved that show).
M. Stewart Vetter, State Online Membership Director• Council Admission Committee contacts the e-member and welcomes him to the Order.
• Interview the eMember utilizing the Admission Committee Inquiries Guide (Form 390)
• Complete Admission Committee Report (Form 283).
• Council Admission Committee recommendation to council officers.
• Council ballots (live or virtually) to accept eMember.
• GK, FS or CMD sends online registration link to eMember.
As of April 1, 2023
eMember2Council: 99
FY Total eMembers: 208
% eMember 2Council: 46.67% Active: 21 (<60-Days Old)
547 Akron (1)
Lorain (4)
Windermere (1)
• Registration Link for State Online Exemplification (https://www.kofcohio.org/exemplification-registration/) or Supreme On-Demand Resources (Ceremonial Resources | Knights of Columbus (kofc.org) You will be required to login to Supreme before accessing the Ceremonial page.
• E-Member registers and attends Exemplification on assigned date and time.
• Upon completion of the Exemplification, a confirmation email is sent to the GK, FS and/or CMD from State or Supreme Council.
• Complete the Form 100 received from State Online Membership Director and submit to form100@kofcohio.org OR login to Officers Online and complete the Prospect tab.
• Present new member with rosary and emblem of the Order pin at next available opportunity.
• Financial Secretary or Grand Knight login to Officers Online
• Go to the Prospect tab.
• Select REJECTION and select the reason why.
• Send email to State Online Membership Director, District Deputy and State Officer. If the reason is incompatible or if the emember would like a different council, State Online Membership Director will update and forward back to DMD to start the process over again with the new council.
The fraternal year is now on the downward slope toward the state convention in May. Does your council have all forms submitted to Supreme?
Cleveland is doing a good job of getting the reports into Supreme. As of April 1, 2023, Cleveland rate of submission is: 95.45% for 185s, 78.79% for 365s, 78.79% for 1295 (Aug), 85.36% for 1728, and 75.76% for 1295 (Feb). Please be patient and check the reports available on Officers Online via the www.kofc.org. You can access the login by clicking on SUPREME COUNCIL LOGIN under FOR MEMBERS on the state website (www.kofcohio.org). If you do not have access, click the Account Assistance in the lower right hand corner and complete the online form. You will receive and email with your login information.
Please note that now any forms that have not been submitted that include the Council Officers (185), Service Program Personnel (365), Semi-Annual Audits from Aug and Feb (1295) and the Fraternal Survey (1728) are now PAST DUE. The list on the next page shows the councils and what reports Supreme is still missing. Supreme is behind in getting the forms updated again. If you submitted those reports AND have a confirmation message from Supreme (if submitted via email), PLEASE DO NOT SEND AGAIN.
Finally, if you are interested in getting your Columbian Award Application (Form SP-7) automatically populated for you, please contact Jim Maslach. This will only pertain to those councils that have submitted Council Activities and Programs through the Form 10784.
If you need help with any of these reports, please contact your District Deputy, State Officer or anyone on the Diocesan Staff.
FORMS AVAILABLE ONLINE @ www.kofcohio.org
#185 Report of Officers Chosen for Term - PDF - Online - due 6/30
#365 Service Program Personnel Report - PDFOnline - due 6/30
#1295-1 Semi-Annual Council Audit - due 8/15
#1728 Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity - PDFOnline - due 1/31
#1728A Survey of Fraternal Activity Individual Member Worksheet - No due date
#1295-2 Semi-Annual Council Audit - due 2/15
#SP-7 Columbian Award Application Requires access to Supreme Website Officers Online due 6/30
A GREEN dot indicates that the form has been submitted to Supreme and Accepted. A RED dot shows that the form has NOT been submitted to Supreme.
Please save the dates for seminars we will be hosting:
April 13th at 8:00 PM ESTJim Effner “Importance of Whole Life as part of Retirement Plan”
Link: https://tinyurl.com/ KofCEffnerApril13
May 23rd at 8:00 PM ESTTom Hegna “Who Wants to be a Millionaire”
Link: https://tinyurl.com/ KofCHegnaMay23
June 27th at 8:00 PM ESTJim Effner “Importance of Whole Life as part of Retirement Plan”
Link: https://tinyurl.com/ KofCEffnerJune27
More information will be available on the state website KOFCOHIO.ORG and sent by email for each event as they approach, including watch parties' information.
Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly announced that the Knights of Columbus has partnered with the Catholic Leadership Institute (CLI), to undertake a multi-year study of your overall satisfaction and experience with the Order. Specifically, we want to know how membership in the Order aligns with your spiritual and financial journey.
You are now invited to participate in the study’s first phase through an online questionnaire.
If your email address is in Member Management, you should have received the invitation. The questionnaire should take you no more than 15 minutes to complete. Please do not skip questions unless instructed to do so. Please note that your responses will be stored securely and kept confidential.
The study will be available for you to complete online until April 30, at which point the study will close for this year and CLI initiates the processing of results. For more information on the study, please visit kofc.org/ kofcstudy.
March 30, 2023
First phase of Satisfaction Study opens for member participation.
April 30, 2023
Satisfaction Study closes for member participation.
Summer 2023
Results of the initial study are reviewed.
Spring 2024
Second year of study launches.
Spring 2025
Third year of study launches.
It is with great excitement to issue this FIRST OFFICIAL CALL for the 124 th Annual Convention of the Ohio State Council, Knights of Columbus!
This year the Convention Committee has lined up a delightful new experience for our brother knights, families and guests as we change venues in Columbus. Welcome all to the Hilton Columbus Downtown, part of Hilton Hotels & Resorts, as it boasts the states only 1,000 guest room hotel, over 75,000 square feet of meeting and ballroom space, and 4 additional restaurants including the Stories on High, located on the 28th floor, will be the tallest rooftop bar in Columbus, boasting two outdoor terraces offering expansive 360-degree views of the city. In addition, our convention host has numerous activities planned to offer you, your family and/or guests for an event to remember!
Now that we have your attention to an exciting new venue, please read all the information in this packet and follow the instructions carefully to make your convention stay enjoyable. Your council should benefit itself with full representation at this convention by having two (2) accredited delegates attending. The success of the work of our Order in Ohio and your council depends on your council’s full participation at the annual convention.
If you have not already, elect your delegates and alternates, register for the convention, and make your hotel reservations. All of the information is available on the state website (State Convention | Ohio State Council (kofcohio.org) ).
If there are any questions or concerns, please contact Christopher Sarka, State Warden, and Convention Chairman at 614-546-6357 or via email at c_sarka@hotmail.com
Over the past couple of years, our diocese has participated in two major initiatives, the Disciple Maker Index (DMI) Survey and the Synod on Synodality. These initiatives have invited all Catholics to participate and share their thoughts about their experiences of Church. The feedback that we have received from nearly 40,000 people supports the need for a Eucharistic Revival in our diocese.
According to the DMI survey, the majority of respondents (87% / 86%) believe in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, attend Mass and participate in individual prayer time on a weekly or daily basis. Half are also involved in practicing Catholic devotions at least once a month (e.g. rosary, novenas, feast days, etc.) More than half of respondents, however, did not feel prepared to have conversations about their personal faith story, church teachings or the story of Jesus with family and friends. Another significant finding was that 75% of respondents stated they have never participated in a retreat.
In addition, one of the top ten priorities from the diocesan synodal process was participation in the Liturgy. Some of the emerging actions identified, include:
• increasing adult faith formation opportunities, especially formation on the Liturgy and liturgical practices
• equipping missionary disciples to spread the Good News and be witnesses of God's love
• rebuilding a sense of community in our parishes post-pandemic
• reaching out to those who have distanced themselves or no longer feel included in the Church
• strengthening spiritual life through Adoration, devotions, and retreat experiences
These findings show there is fertile ground for the Eucharistic Revival in our diocese.
Please share the good news of your Council’s activity with the Diocesan Eucharistic Revival Team. You may email me at Gregory Coogan, gcoogan@dioceseofcleveland.org.
Gregory Coogan Secretary for Catechetical Formation Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Member of St. Hilary Council #14551Regional Training Directors are a resource for councils in the United States and Canada. Regional Training Directors provide training for council and district leaders, both in person and online. Jon Olson is the Associate Regional Growth & Training Director for the Midwest Region.
All training below is currently being held via GoToWebinar. Click the date to register. GoToWebinar will send back to the email address YOU provide the meeting link.
Presented by Jon Olson, Associate Regional Growth & Training Director
Phone: 203-506-4120 | Email: jon.olson@kofc.org
Supreme offers a wide variety of training opportunities online for you. Some of the topics that are available include:
• Member Management
• Member Billing
• Communications
Click HERE to Visit Supreme Training
Come learn how to do the Delta Church drive method. this highly effective process of growth through communication will help you go from prospects to members and answer the why of growth. Click the date to Register.
Monday 4/10/2023 @ 7PM
The presentation will help Fraternal leaders resolve to leave councils, parish, and community better than how they found it. Leader should also learn how to develop a simple, specific, year-round plan in place for growing council membership, that involves participation from the whole council. Attendees should commit to work with their pastor(s), field agent, and DD to accomplish their goals.
Wednesday 4/19/2023 @ 7PM
Understand the council’s perception by fellow parishioners, particularly that of inactive members and future potential members and develop programs to advance your council. Click the date to register.
Monday 4/17/2023 @ 7PM
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We will cover in this training: Understand what’s meant by the terms membership experience and membership engagement and how the two terms are related, Complete the Council Engagement Assessment to assess their council’s strengths and weaknesses with regards to member engagement,.
Monday 4/24/2023 @ 7PM
Grand Knight 101, 102 and 103 Council Officer Overview District Deputy Overview
Council Growth Council Meetings
Leadership Training
Grand Knight Halftime
Just to name a few!
Ohio is now the next target of the abortion industry. They have a petition to put a change to Ohio’s Constitution on the ballot. It is presented as a bill to protect a woman’s reproductive health. Reading the bill tells a totally different story. Many of the articles in the bill are repugnant. Here’s one.
If you are asked to sign the petition to put this bill on the ballot in November, please be kind to the worker, but decline. The bill may be the work of the devil but the person asking for signatures probably does not know all of what the bill contains.
When you politely decline to sign, ask the person if they know that the bill would allow a child to go to the school nurse and ask for an aspirin and a sex change. The aspirin would be denied as the nurse needs parental permission to give it out, but the nurse could assist the child in finding a clinic to do the sex change and the nurse would not be allowed to tell the child’s parents. There is no age minimum for sex change requests.
This is just one piece of the proposed bill. More information will be provided later.
For more information: Beth at Greater Columbus Right To Life; GCRTL.org/STOP
Patrick Kent, Lecturer Mt. Vernon Council #847
Please pass this along to your fellow brothers, friends and family who have supported this Final Four'tune raffle: We have a winner. The first lottery Pick 3 on Monday was ticket #457 sold by Dave Steirer. The name of the winner remains anonymous at this time. With this fundraiser, we raised ~$6,800 for our charities.
As for the sellers who sold 10 tickets or more, brother Dan Cathcart will be following up with you regarding future events for this group.
Again, thank you all for your support in this wonderful fundraiser.
All the best, Michael P. Conley 216-312-1294
A School Bus Safety Alliance Team consisting of Kate Kutnick, Solon resident and Rudy Breglia advocated for seat belts in school buses before the Solon Board*. Kate mentions while choking back tears that her focus on school bus safety increased when her daughter was in a minor school bus accident on her first day of her 1st grade. In her address she mentioned some recent examples of Ohio school bus accidents where students were hospitalized. She also indicated that the Board needs to be “responsible stewards of our children’s safety” and should require that seat belts be installed in new school buses. Kate emphasized the recent “Position Statement” by the 50,000 member Ohio PTA** that
supports having seat belts in school buses and encourages school districts to conduct seat belt installation pilot programs.
I followed Kate’s talk with summary statements similar to those given to the Solon Board back on January 28, 2019 on the importance of having seat belts in school buses to protect children. Also mentioned were the routine nature of children being injured and killed in school bus accidents; the inadequacy of current school bus safety features; the low cost of adding seat belts at <0.5% of total cost of student transportation; the routine complete failure (rollovers) of the primary school bus safety feature (NTSB); the ~1200 Ohio school bus accidents each year; the many governmental (NTSB) and safety organization recommendations (National Safety Council) and
requirements (18% US States & Beachwood) for seat belts in school buses; school districts facing the increased risk of litigation with unlimited compensatory damage awards from student injuries in bus accidents; the substantial evidence for seat belts being considered a “Standard of Care”; the recent activity of Ohio school districts purchasing buses with seat belts and Ohio city councils sending Resolutions to their associated school districts. Furthermore, the goals of the Alliance were mentioned and a guarantee of providing funds for adding seat belts to the 1st Solon Pilot Program bus was made. A meeting of the Alliance team is expected soon for discussions with the Solon Superintendent, Fred Bolden.
The First Friday Club of Cleveland provides a wonderful opportunity for nourishment of mind and spirit. Come and listen to inspiring and thought provoking speakers as you enjoy lunch and the fellowship of friends and colleagues. Please join us and invite a friend, relative or colleague to a First Friday Club program. The Club meets on the Thursday before the first Friday of the month at The City Club at 850 Euclid Avenue in downtown Cleveland.
Join us and be part of this unique forum for Catholic thought and inspiration. For additional information, call 216-712-1022 or email firstfridaycleveland@gmail.com
• April 6, 2023 The Challenge & Promise of Catholic Higher Education –Sister Christine De Vinne, OSU, PhD, the seventeenth president of Ursuline College
• May 4, 2023 Christopher Check, President of Catholic Answers
• June 1, 2023 Fr Nathan Cromly Dare Great Things
• July 6, 2023 Archbishop Timothy Broglio Archdiocese of Military Services & USCCB President
• August 3, 2023
• August 31, 2023Fr David Pivonka TOR President of Franciscan University of Steubenville
• October 5, 2023 A Family Faith Journey. Business Leader Rick Schultz & Son Fr. Pat Schultz
• November 2, 2023 Alan Miciak President of John Carroll University
• November 30, 2023 Mark and Christi Tripodi Cornerstone of Hope
We put people first by caring for their spiritual and emotional needs during the most important moments of their lives. You can help us achieve our mission by participating in our 2022 CP Golf Benefit.
Board Members:
Jim Maslach, Vice-President Scott Metsch, SecretaryFind out more info by visiting chaplainpartnership.org
Attending to the needs of our community by providing spiritual care to patients, families, and staff through direct and indirect services.
1 Super Cash Bonanza First Turn-In Due Today!
2 La Sagrada Familia Sawdust Project (1PM, Cleveland)
2 Tetelestai (2PM, Madison)
7 Good Friday
7 Tetelestai (8PM, Cuyahoga Falls)
9 Easter Sunday! Rejoice!
11 Chapter Luncheon (Call Frank Carangio for info)
12 State Exemplification CUF (7PM, Zoom)
13 Fraternal Benefit Webinar (8PM, GoTo Webinar)
13 Enhancing Member Experience (7PM, GoTo Webinar)
14 Cleveland Chapter Meeting (7:30PM) (Garfield)
15 GENERAL PROGRAM ENDS!
15 Support Our Seminarians 2nd Turn-In Due
16 Exemplification CUF (1PM, Lorain)
18 State Membership Team Meeting (7PM, Zoom)
19 State Exemplification CUF (7PM, Zoom)
23 Chapter Nuns Night (3:30PM, Garfield)
23 DD Meeting (7PM, Zoom)
26 State Exemplification CUF (7PM, Zoom)
28-30– OD1 Exemplification (Independence)
29 Cleveland Diocesan Team Meeting (9AM, Zoom)
For details concerning the events above, please check out either the state calendar or the diocesan calendar. To submit events, visit www.kofcohio.org and click on Events and Exemplifications.
Looking for a live, in-person Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity but do not have enough team members for the team. Contact Joe Vallowe at 703-839-3591 or via email at vallowej@gmail.com to schedule our Diocesan Team to assist. If you are interested in starting a council team, contact your District Deputy or any member of the Diocesan Team to assist.
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