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 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 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.
Practical Tips for a Strong Finish. March 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM EDT. Has your Council achieved all its objectives this year? Make these last few months count! This webinar will be packed with information to assist councils in successfully completing all aspects of council activities and operations – Growth, programs, and much more will be discussed! We’ll cover essential information, practical suggestions, and concrete examples. For More information and registration, click here
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.
Engaging Members. March 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM EDT. All councils in the Knights have a common goal of engaging their members. Many councils struggle with this concept when they shouldn’t. This training presentation focuses on the relationship between member experience and member engagement. Participants will be re-introduced to the Council Engagement Assessment along with other suggestions on how to properly engage their council members and communities. For more information and registration, click Here.
40th Annual ST Patrick's Parade Saturday March 15, 2025
