Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyOn January 26, our Family Director, Jaime Libaque, received the King Charles III Coronation Medal for his exemplary community work, including Knights of Columbus programs such as Coats for Kids, Food Drives, Basketball Free Throws, a Lottery Raffle, the Scarborough Canada Day Parade, and various Pro-Life events. Well done, Brother Jaime.
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyOn January 20, our State Deputy, Program Director, Online Chairman, and District Deputy #35, visited St. Michael's Church to meet with members of the Order and prospective members about the possibility of forming a new council for this parish. The response from these men of all ages and walks of life was an overwhelming "Yes." This would be the third new council for Ontario and the third in all of Canada! Well, brothers, and congrats to our NCD Director.
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyCouncil 9544After delivering five speeches at five separate masses and two communion breakfasts over one weekend at Holy Redeemer Church in Kanata between January 11 and 12, the recruiting team collected a total of 51 prospects. This is a new personal best for our State Deputy and our Membership Director and District deputy who were a great help coordinating the effort and helping fill prospect cards with potential members. The New Grand Knight, Nick Rolheiser also set his own personal best.
Submitted by Dennis Tomini, District Deputy of District #13 Ontario State Council Flag signing at Plaza Bowl in Sudbury on December 15, 2023, in support of Special Olympics Ontario. A great time was had by all. From L to R, Lynne Houle, Carlo de Carlo from Council 3909, members of Special Olympics, Jean-Marc Joanisse Grand Knight of Council 10888, and Dennis Tomini, District Deputy of District 13.
Submitted by Joseph Bodnar, State Treasurer St. Mark's Council 10874 Congratulations to St. Mark's Council 10874, Stouffville, for receiving their Division 5 - 2nd Place Membership Quota award for 2022-2023. There council is very active in the parish and community which encourages men to join their council to assist them in their projects.
Submitted by Dale Tuepah Dr. J. F. Dunn On November 11, 2023, members of Dr. J.F. Dunn Council 5153 in Carleton Place attended the annual Remembrance Day Ceremony.
Submitted by Kas Watroba St. Joseph-Bowmanville On September 10, the Icon of St. Joseph was presented to the Parish of St. Joseph in Bowmanville, Ontario.The ceremony was done at the 90th Anniversary of the Church. The blessing of the Icon was done by The Very Reverend Bishop Miehm of the Diocese of Peterborough. The Representative of the KofC Council 6361 was Grand Knight Kas Watroba.
