Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyThe members of Club Activo 20-30 in Panama have partnered with the Knights of Columbus to store and then help distribute the more than 280 wheelchairs that arrived in Panama last January. Some of these wheelchairs were distributed in bulk while others were delivered to individuals during the delegation's eight-day visit.
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyIn light of our donation of 280 wheelchairs to the people of Panama, GK Mariano from Council #14588 was able to arrange for a VIP tour of the Panamanian Presidential Palace on March 13.
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyPast State Deputy (PSD) Russell J. (Russ) Cadeau was the guest of Honour at a special dinner recognizing his 70 years of membership in and service to the Knights of Columbus. The event, held on March 15, was hosted by his home council #1626 in Barrie. The pictures are courtesy of Barrie Council #1626 Past Grand Knight, Robert Tinkess.
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyTwenty one Knights were Exemplified into the Fourth Degree on March 22. The event was held at the Regina Mundi Catholic College in London with the banquet dinner at St. Justin's Parish hall in South London.
Submitted by Rolland BesnerOntario CouncilOur Council donated $ 1,000.00 to the Mental Health Association Pictured left to right are Lou Spagnol Council 755 Treasurer, Chantal Tessier Mental Health Program Manager and Grand Knight Roland Besner
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyThis past weekend (March 22-23) saw a horse race between competing recruiting activities in Scarborough and Ottawa areas. In Ottawa, for example, our team was aided by our State Deputy (who had just returned from donating our wheelchairs in Panama) and our Membership Director. By the time a final count was done, they had secured 26 prospects and two transfers for Council #7873. Meanwhile, the recruiting effort at St. Rose de Lima Council #13244 saw 16 prospects. This team was led by District Deputy #95. A total of 41 new prospects from only two church [...]
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyFor the first time in their history, members of Assembly 4004 in Panama were visited by a State Deputy and a District Deputy. The occasion for the visit was an exemplification of 43 New Panamanian Sir Knights. Assembly 4004 was the only Assembly in Panama when it was made inactive following the American military withdrawal from Panama on December 31, 1999 and most Sir Knights returned to the U.S. It was only resurrected by Sir Knights from the Fourth Degree from Ontario on May 25, 2024 and its members were formally exemplified on March 15, [...]
Submitted by Nicholas QuadriniOur Lady of FatimaOur Lady of Fatima Council 9742 (Ontario's leading council for membership growth), held a very successful pancake breakfast on March 23rd. Hundreds of parishioners enjoyed delicious pancakes and other breakfast favourites, all while raising funds to support the council charities. Many of the new members that joined the council in recent months were the key volunteers making this event a success.
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyA Special Mass, supported by Knights of Columbus, was held at the Father Michael McGivney Catholic Academy High School in Markham on March 20. The High School students from this School were re-acquainted with Blessed Michael J. McGivney's legacy as part of a Special Lenten Mass celebrated by Most Reverend John A. Boissonneau, Regional Bishop’s Office - Northern Pastoral Region and supported by our Fourth Degree Sir Knights.
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyOn March 14, the Canadian wheelchair delegation visited the Servicio Nacional Aeronaval, near Panama City, and donated four wheelchairs. They will be using them to transport patients from the scene of the accident to their helicopter or ambulance to the nearest hospital.
