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 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.

Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyOn March 15, the Knights of Columbus were invited guests to a Panamanian Paralympics tournament, where players for the national Panamanian team were being chosen. Club Activo 20-30 is one of the more active service organizations in Panama, and together, we have developed a distribution plan for more than 280 wheelchairs in Panama. One group being helped in Panama is the Paralympics Basketball Association.

Submitted by District Deputy Ken Cavanagh, District 37 Council 1926On March 14, Knights of St. Gertrude’s Council 1926 donated $1000 to Simcoe Hall Community Programs & Food Bank to help the needy in Oshawa. Past Grand Knight Ian Francke and District Deputy Ken Cavanagh (District 37) presented the cheque.

Submitted by Fred Horvath Council 11268Clarington Honours our Veterans was initiated in November 2018 to honour veterans with a connection to Clarington with banners. The goal was to honour the contributions and sacrifices these veterans have made on behalf of our communities, our nation, the global theatre and to further promote remembrance in our communities. We started off with 20 banners and currently have 158 banners. (I am a founding member and continue to be involved) St. Francis of Assisi Council 11268 sponsored two banners this year recognizing Samuel Glanville and Lionel Bowen, both soldiers in World War One. Samuel enrolled [...]

Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyIt is often said that a volunteer's wage is the difference his or her service makes in their communities. But every once and a while, these anonymous gestures are recognized by a mark of gratitude that underscores their involvement. On March 10, our State Deputy, was the proud recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship (O.M.C.) for his service to his community (in large part to his involvement with the Knights of Columbus). Only eleven Ontarians received this prestigious award this year. Congratulations to our State Deputy who makes us proud [...]