2025 Annual State Convention
Godwill Tengen 2024-08-28T16:34:20+00:002025 Annual State Convention April 25 - 27, 2025
2025 Annual State Convention April 25 - 27, 2025
Programming Ideas to Help Councils Shine April 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM EDT This is a chance to see good work in action! In this webinar, we will share success stories from members across the Order, including the challenges they had to overcome, what made their program so successful, and how your council can recreate the same feat. For more information and registration, click here
District Master quarterly training April 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM EST . District Masters can email any questions to: Michael J. Porter, 4th Degree Director of Training: [email protected]
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyCouncil 9742Almost 100 people showed up for the annual Council 9742 in Ottawa spaghetti fundraising dinner in appreciation of their Chaplain Rev. Lindsay. The dinner included cake and a live band and dancing. A good time was had by all and many said they looked forward to the next event at the parish hosted by the Knights. Well done brothers!
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyCouncil #10619 Seven hours and four church drives later, the recruiting team from Council #10619 in Mississauga saw a final count of 17 prospects on April 6. By way of comparison, the last fraternal year, the members of this Council had recruited five members and missed their Star Council award by one new member. The difference this year was that this Council's recruiting efforts were supported by the senior leadership in accordance with our State Deputy's Monthly Membership Growth Calendar action plan. In fact, this was also the first time in the Council's history that [...]
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyCouncil #8951More than 140 brother Knights families and parishioners gather for a special dinner to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the establishment of Council #8951 in Port Perry. The event featured a montage of photos, cake and a live band to entertain. as usual the members of Council 8951 put in an extraordinary effort and it showed. Congrats to the members and families of Council #8951 in Port Perry!
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyOne of the remaining Diocesan Association held their meeting on April 5, in London West a few weeks before the annual State Convention. A new executive was elected. Some of the 30 members who had gathered for the meeting also called for a resumption of their Columbian Service Day. Finally, two candidates running for the position of State Warden also spoke to those present.
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyThe brothers from the Toronto Diocese for Western Area held their biannual meeting in Scarborough March 31. The meeting saw the election of a new Executive as well as the nomination of a delegate for the next Supreme Convention being held in Washington, D.C., this coming August.
Blessed Michael McGivney’s Founders Day Mass. March 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM. St. Gabriel’s Church, 2261 Parkway Drive, Burlington, ON Celebrant: Chaplain Fr. Paul Niesiobedzki. Assembly 3176 Honour Guard. All councils and parishioners are most welcome. Refreshments and fraternity to follow in the parish hall.
Best Practices for Council Fundraising. March 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM EDT. The aim of this session is to help council leaders navigate the planning and implementation of successful fundraising opportunities. We'll consider best practices, council circumstances, practical examples and even review some virtual payment options councils can adopt. For More information and registration, click Here.