Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyCouncil 7190More than one hundred brother Knights, families and friends came to the Christmas dinner hosted by Council 7190 in Ottawa on December 20. Santa also made an appearance much to the delight of all the children who were there. Plus d'une centaine de frères Chevaliers, leurs familles et amis ont participé au souper de Noël organisé par le Conseil 7190 à Ottawa le 20 décembre dernier. Le Père Noël a également fait une apparition, au grand plaisir de tous les enfants présents.

Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyOur State Deputy, Bruce S. Poulin; and Lady Zoye visited Veterans House Canada - Ottawa on December 23, to drop off a box filled with scarves, toques and gloves for the Veterans living at the facility to help them with the cold winter months ahead. These items are in addition to the Coats for Veterans that were donated on October 30. Thank you to the members of Council #8233 in Kingsville and their ladies for the kind donation just in time for Christmas.

Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyJean-Paul I Council 8585On December 17, Our State Deputy, PAC Marshall, District Master and District Deputy helped host the Annual Council 8585 Christmas dinner in Ottawa. Almost 50 members, wives and families came to the event which also saw Santa take a moment from his busy schedule to bring some gifts. Le 17 décembre, notre Député d'État, notre prévôt provincial, notre Maître de District et notre Député de District ont aidé à organiser le dîner de Noël annuel du Conseil 8585 à Ottawa. Près de 50 membres, épouses et familles ont participé à l'événement au [...]

Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputySt. Christopher's Council 12372Our State Deputy was the guest of Honour at the 25th anniversary Banquet Dinner for St. Christopher's Council 12372 in Mississauga held on December 14. More than 90 members, their ladies, families and friends attended the Banquet event. The dinner included cake, and a powerpoint presentation reviewing the council's achievements and impact on their community for the past 25 years and counting.

Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyMembers of Council 6740 hosted a surprise visitor to their last general meeting before the new calendar year on December 16. Our State deputy paid a visit, wished them a Merry Christmas and offered to help them with their delivery of Christmas food baskets. These members are one of the more active councils in the Greater Ottawa area. Les membres du Conseil 6740 ont accueilli un visiteur surprise lors de leur dernière réunion générale avant la nouvelle année civile qui a eu lieu le lundi 16 décembre. Notre député d'État leur a rendu visite, leur [...]