April 2010 Mother Tersea Council 12202

Grand Knight's Report

Grand Knight Message from the April 27th, 2010 Meeting

Brothers Welcome,

Just a brief explanation as to why you see Brother Will at the DGK’s desk and not Brother Richard. Brother Richard has some personal issues going on right now and he has decided to back away from the Knights for a bit. At our last Exec meeting, Brother Will has decided to cover the DGK chair until elections. He has also agreed to seek election for DGK at that time. Speaking of which, not month we will be holding our Executive Elections. If you are interested in any position, please let Brother Jack McLaughlin know. Brother Will mentioned at the exec meeting that he feels it is the responsibility of all Knights to be Grand Knight at some point in their lives. I agree 100% with him. Even at a minimum, to take on an executive role.

Two Sunday’s ago on April 18th, we had a membership drive. Thank you to all for coming out and wearing your blazer. To my knowledge there were 4 interested candidates that day. 4949 have I believe in the high teens. Tomorrow night in conjunction with 4949 we’re having an information night in the St. James basement at 7pm. I have been able to only reach two of them so far, but I’ll keep trying. Then on May 4th, we’re having a 1st degree at Columbus Court. Hopefully we’ll have a few candidates for this event. Presently we are four away from achieving another Double Star. Please talk to whomever you can to make this a reality.

Over the last two years under the leadership of Dan O’Hara, our State has achieve the Circle of Honour. Not many jurisdictions achieve this. This year under Michael Yeo’s helm, we are only 164 shy of again achieving Circle of Honour. We have two months to go for us to make Double Star and the BC/Yukon State Circle of Honour. I will chat later on the highlights of the Convention, but the final message on Sunday was “Finish Strong”. Time is running out, so please see what you can do to recruit another family.

So, like I mentioned last month, if you feel like I do, and want your friends to experience what you are experiencing, ask them to belong to the Knights of Columbus.

Thank you for attending this evening. Thank you for your time. Until next month, live, laugh and be happy, all while doing God’s work.

Dale Hofer

Grand Knight 12202

District Deputies Report:

Brother Knights:
I bring you greetings from Supreme and from our State Deputy, Michael Yeo. May is elections month which will result in a new executive in your council, with new ideas and new energy to take over the council programs that have been so successful in past years. Support your council by helping the new executive during this transition and things will roll along smoothly. I look forward to seeing you all at the May meeting.
Vivat Jesus
Bruce Lines
DD # 11

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Sacred Heart

Work Bee Success!

Thank You to all that participated in the work bee over the last 10 days or so. The ceiling and walls of the Hall were painted. The floor of the church was waxed. There was cement work done on the sidewalks and steps. All in all a lot of work was done. Special thank you to Brother Ron Gatzke for his leadership of this event.

Sacred Heart

Yard Sale May 8th

On May 8th, Sacred Heart is holding a yard sale, building on the huge success of last year. If you have anything that you would like to donate and enquiring at delivery, please call Ron Gatzke at 547-6022. If you have nothing to donate, but wish to support Sacred Heart, please check out all the goodies on the 8th.

Highlights of the 2010 Convention

Friday

Opening mass concelebrated by 4 bishops and 4 priests. Our very own Fr. Dale was one of the priest. As Bishop Monroe is our State Chaplain, he was the main celebrant. Mass was followed by the Opening ceremonies which included the State Deputy’s Annual report. The evening then concluded with a Hockey Night in Canada themed banquet, and included a 50’s and 60’s music bingo. Quite entertaining.

Saturday

The day opened with a Necrology mass of 121 brothers that died over the last year. Our very own Brother Roy Wylie was on that list. The morning was then occupied by State Officer and Director Reports. In the afternoon, was the election of State Officers for another term in office. As they typically hold the office for two years, this was more of a formality as all officers were then again elected. This was follow by election of Supreme Convention candidates.

Following the elections, awards were given away for the Free Throw, Soccer Kick, Squires and Squirettes, Meterious Award, Glasses (won by 4949), Biggest Proposer, and so on.

The day wrapped up with the State Deputy’s banquet. This is a gala event, which to me was the highlight of the weekend. After dinner, the balance of the Major awards were given out. DD of the year, Grand Knight of the Year, Family of the year, Most active Council, and Knight of the year. Most of the awards for both sessions were given out to councils in Victoria and Vancouver. The evening ended with a speech from our Worth Supreme Warden, who incidentally is from St. Albert.

Sunday

Sunday began with Mass, which was followed by all the committee reports. Brother Will and I were part of the Audit and Finance committee. The final part of the convention was the passing of resolutions. There were a couple of interesting discussions on this, to the point of the DD resigning. Most are quite minor, but one that has a direct effect on us is a resolution on working directly with our members of parliament on Pro-life.

That brothers are the highlights of the convention. As a note, out of the total 126 councils, 24 were no-shows. Another fact is that for Pennies from Heaven contributions, only 1/3 participate in this program. I felt quite proud that we are one of the 1/3.