Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyOn June 3, in Ottawa, some 1,500 athletes, trainers, educators, volunteers, family, and friends took part in the opening ceremonies of the Special Olympics School Championship Provincials held at the Fieldhouse at Carleton University. Eight hundred of them were high school athletes who have trained all year for the opportunity to compete for the next two days here in Ottawa. This was the first time these championships were held in Ottawa. Speakers at the event included Special Olympians Troy, Sophie, and John (some will remember John as the Special Olympian who helped drop the puck [...]

Submitted by Brother Dennis Wahking DD107Council 3296The first Sacred Heart of Jesus Holy Hour in District 107 was held by Father James J. Farrell Council 3296 (Scarborough) at Manresa Retreat Centre in Pickering on Sunday, June 1 at 6:30 p.m. The Holy Hour was led by their chaplain, Father James Kelly. There were 35 brothers and sisters in attendance.

Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyCouncil 12401Our State Deputy, Membership Director and District Deputy #58 paid a visit to Council #12401 in the small town of Russell to help its members with a Church Drive on June 1. The investment paid off - thirteen Catholic men confirmed their interest in joining the Knights and helping their community.

Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyOn June 1, brother Knights in the Windsor area took part in the third annual bowling tournament at REVS Rose Bowl Lanes in Windsor. The State team won first place as well as the best dressed team. Brother Ray Beaupre, a member of the winning team, also had the highest score with 263.Knights. Well done brother!

Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyCouncil #755On May 28, our State Deputy paid a surprise visit to the members of Council #755 in Cornwall during their Wednesday pot pie lunch. He took the opportunity to let them know that we had surpassed our membership quota for 2024-2025 today and to present his 125th anniversary Commemorative State Deputy Coin to brother Harold Lalonde for his exceptional commitment to the Knights. Well done brother!

Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyOur State Deputy and Secretary accepted the kind invitation from SD Barry Borsenick of Michigan to attend their annual State Convention held on Mackinac Island, MI between May 21-23. Members will recall that dozens of members from Michigan attended our International "Knight" Banquet dinner in Windsor in September 2024 and that psd Walter Winkle attended our 2025 annual State Convention. It was a great opportunity to share fraternity and compare state convention practices with a view of making the Order a better service organization. Thank you Michigan!.