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Arkansas State Council Newsletter
Knights of Columbus
MARCH 2009
State Council Website: www.arkofc.net
Table of Contents .............................. Page
State Deputy ........................................ 1-2
Membership ......................................... 2-3
Ceremonials Chairman ............................3
Camp Subiaco ..................................... 3-4
Candidates for State Office ......................4
Chairman of the Round Table .............. 4-5
District 01 News ....................................... 5
District 03 News ....................................... 5
District 06 News ................................... 5-6
District 10 News ....................................... 6
Fourth Degree Exemplification .................6
Fourth Degree Information ................... 6-7
General Agent ..........................................7
Member Retention ............................... 7-8
New Council Development .......................8
Pennies From Heaven ......................... 8-9
Report of the State Program Director 9-10
Vocations Director ............................. 10-11
State Youth Director ............................... 11
Good of the Order ............................ 12-16
.....Dr. Martin William Schoppmeyer, Sr. 12
.....Harold E. Beck ..................................12
.....Chris Mirabella And His Wife ............ 13
.....Brother John Hilmes ......................... 13
.....Karl Kootz ......................................... 13
.....Richard LeMere ................................ 14
.....Ken Simmons .................................... 14
.....Dc. Joe Of St. Mary?s In HS ........ 14-15
.....Sir Knight David D. Flis ..................... 15
.....Brother Leonard Nahlen ................... 16
.....Consuelo Olquin ............................... 16
.....Joan Witt Wife Of PSD David Witt ....16
Newsletter Notice of Deadline ................17
Newsletter Editor .................................... 17
Camp Subiaco Flyer .............................. 18
Camp Subiaco Schedule ....................... 19
Camp Subiaco Registration Form ..........20
Camp Subiaco Registration Medical ...... 21
2nd & 3rdDegree Flyer ........................... 22
Passed Resolutions 2008 ................ 23-34
Reports Due ........................................... 35
Coorespondence K of C State ............... 35
Coorespondence Newsletter Only ......... 35
STATE DEPUTY
JIM NEFF
Dear Brother Knights
Momentum is present in Arkansas!
With four months left to recruit new members, I have every
confidence that the Arkansas Jurisdiction will achieve Circle of
Honor. More importantly, we have the opportunity to achieve a
record number of Star and Double Star Councils. Several of
these achieving councils will attain Star Council status for the
first time. This is very gratifying because it reflects the efforts
and pride of the many who have played a part in making this a
reality. There is nothing quite like experiencing a sleepy council
awakening to the sweet smell of success.
Recruiting starts with a member asking a prospect to join his
council. The prospect wants to join to become a part of a council
that supports its church, community, council, family and youth
through our service programs. Their enthusiasm breeds more
enthusiasm and all of a sudden there is a complete turnaround
in attitude. Our district deputies have been a very large part of
generating this momentum. Their assistance to their grand
knights and councils builds a strong bond of confidence, pride
and accomplishment. These are the things that cause Star
Councils and it?s available to each council.
Complementing our membership growth has been the
addition of new councils. Our third and likely next new council
will be a Vietnamese Council at Christ the King Church in Fort
Smith. With Pastor and Father Tom Elliott?s support and vision,
Grand Knight Trung Nguyen of Blytheville Council 02857, a six
hour drive to Fort Smith, engineered a presentation at Christ
the King on February 22nd resulting in twelve completed Form
100?s. We are going back on March 8th to complete the job with the balance of the thirty new members
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required to start a council. We hope to have assistance from Supreme on March 21st for the exemplification
and may celebrate their new charter at our State Convention.
Also on March 8th, we are going to reactivate the Benton Council at Our Lady of Fatima Church. With
the support of Our Lady of Fatima?s Pastor and our State Chaplain Father Bill Elser and the leadership of
District Deputy Newton White, we are going to do what we do best. We are set to re-introduce ourselves
with a charitable good work of a breakfast at Our Lady of Fatima, with all proceeds going to the school?s
building fund. Little Rock Councils 00812 and 06615 are going to join Councils 06419 and 10208 to assist
in Benton?s success. Please revisit the first part of the second paragraph above.
I will save our new council efforts at Forrest City, Berryville and St. Theresa in Little Rock for next
month. But I would be remiss if I didn?t mention the establishment of a Squires Circle at Fayetteville
Council 06609 with a planned investiture of a minimum of 18 new Squires on either March 7th or March
14th. Due to the hard work and determination of Brother Rich Padilla, and the assistance of many, this
may well prove to be their most historic event next to the signing their charter. It is but one of many new
and innovative faith formation events under the leadership of Grand Knight Bernie Krumpelman. I wonder
if these programs have anything to do with Council 06609 being over 300% of their membership goal.
Again, please revisit the first part of the second paragraph above.
Please continue to keep Msgr. Richard Oswald of Immaculate Conception in Fort Smith in your prayers
for his on-going recovery. He has been a long-time supporter of the Knights of Columbus. Thanks to all for
your support. We have much to be thankful for as we enter the Lenten Season.
Blessings,
Jim Neff
Vivat Jesus
MEMBERSHIP
JIM PALMER
Deer hunting season, Advent, Christmas, Ice Storms, tough economy and job market, March madness,
and Lent is coming. Did I miss any? I along with many of you have not done enough for our State
membership. Others have done more than their share and I thank them for their dedication. Why are we
Knights and why are we taking the time to read this news letter? The answer for me is very complex. I am
proud to be part of the Knights of Columbus. Whether it is visiting with a fellow knight who has some
burdens in life and needs someone to listen and offer help; or supporting our Church and our priests. In
the present time, are we doing enough to support the sanctity of life issue!
It is important for each of us to take the time to ask ourselves who in our parish would benefit by being
a Knight. What family may need the extra insurance protection available through the Knight?s? We have
done well so far this year but there is room for improvement. If everyone who reads this letter recruits just
one more Knight, we will reach our goal. If everyone who reads this letter asks at your next council
meeting in March or April when are we having a first degree, we will make our goal. If you have a
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candidate and are not certain of when or where there is a first degree please give me a call and I will get
you the information you need.
Let?s all make this the best spring ever for the Arkansas Knights of Columbus.
Jim Palmer
Cell: 501-230-1042
CEREMONIALS CHAIRMAN
GREGORY L. BALTZ
2nd And 3rd Degree
Brothers,
I would like to announce that a 2nd and 3rd Degree has now been scheduled for March 01, 2009 in Bella
Vista. The complete announcement follows. Also plans are being finalized for two additional 2nd and 3rd
Degrees. One will be in Conway with an out of State team and the other will be in Searcy. Formal
announcements will be made on these degrees as soon as arrangements are finalized.
I encourage all brothers to participate and assure that their 1st degree members attend one of these
ceremonials and attain full knighthood in the Order. For further information on these Degrees, please
contact the host District Deputy or myself.
Fraternally,
Gregory L. Baltz
Chairman, Ceremonials
CAMP SUBIACO
BR. PAT FRANZ
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
COUNCIL 12108 NORMAN, OKLAHOMA
YOUR CAMP SUBIACO DIRECTOR
Brother Knights,
It?s Camp Time again.
Your help has made Camp Subiaco possible for many boys over the years.
I ask that you spread the word once again in your parishes and councils. I have attached the Camp
Subiaco documents so that you can print them off and insert them into your church bulletins and pass out
at your council meetings.
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Campers can also sign-up online at www.campsubiaco.org
In the past many councils have sent in donations to sponsor campers and help defray the cost of camp
to Subiaco Abbey. Last year our council sent in one camp fee ($425) and signed-up 7 campers.
We need your help.
Thanks for your support.
God Bless,
Br. Pat Franz
KOC 12108 Norman, OK
Your Camp Subiaco Director
CANDIDATES FOR STATE OFFICE
DUDLEY WELLS
STATE SECRETARY
The following Brother Knights have announced they are running for State Office for the following
positions:
James Neff ............................................................................................ State Deputy
Dudley Wells ......................................................................................... State Deputy
Mark Morgan ..................................................................................... State Secretary
Charles Ketter ................................................................................... State Secretary
Mike Kieffer ....................................................................................... State Treasurer
Mike Mitchell ..................................................................................... State Advocate
Gerald Krawczynski ............................................................................ State Warden
Submitted:
Dudley Wells
State Secretary
CHAIRMAN OF THE ROUND TABLE
ED MITCHELL
Any Parish wishing to start or needing information on starting a Knights of Columbus of the Round
Table please call Ed Mitchell at 870-269-5231. I will be glad to come to your Parish or answer your
questions by telephone.
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Thank You,
Ed Mitchell
Chairman of the Round Table
DISTRICT 01 NEWS
KEN PETTY
DISTRICT DEPUTY DISTRICT 01
District 01 is getting ready to set a date for an informational meeting at St. Theresa?s for the Hispanic,
hopefully we will get a Hispanic Council at St. Theresa?s very soon. Jim Neff and Jimmy McKinnon had a
big role in making this possible, thanks Jim & Jimmy. District 01 Grand Knights are working very hard to
make the council quota, we are striving for Star District we are 84% membership. Thanks to all the Grand
Knights in District 01 for making my job easy.
Thanks,
Ken Petty
DISTRICT 03 NEWS
WILLIAM BERG
DISTRICT DEPUTY DISTRICT 03
District 03 Free Throw competition was held at the Stuttgart Jr. High gym on February 8th. That
competition qualified 8 athletes for State competition in Conway on March 15th.
Council 03998 (Slovak) held their annual Oyster Supper on March 30th at the parish hall. Event was a
great success and all enjoyed the evening.
Council 02780 (Stuttgart) will hold its annual Crawfish Supper at the Knights of Columbus Hall in
Stuttgart on March 27th. This should be an enjoyable and, hopefully a, beneficial event.
Bill Berg
DISTRICT 06 NEWS
MIKE MITCHELL
DISTRICT DEPUTY DISTRICT 06
At writing of this letter we are in a full press to get out candidates for our second and third degree
scheduled for March 01, 2009. We currently have 49 men committed with 1 more week to go before the
degree. Eureka Springs/Berryville has a new Pastor in that of Father Shawn who was transferred from
Rogers. Fr. Shawn is a very strong supporter of the Knights and is currently supporting our efforts to start
either a round table or council in Berryville. We will also take one final look into the Eureka Springs council
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to see if there is any interest in reactivation. While the State Deputy and I hope to succeed in both areas
we can say that there should be a council in Berryville within 6 months if we have enough men sign up or
if not at least a roundtable. I will be visiting all councils in March with a push on making star council in each
one. All of us should remember Charity!!!!!
DISTRICT 10 NEWS
NEWTON WHITE
DISTRICT DEPUTY DISTRICT 10
The First Degree Exemplification Team from Mena Council 07258 performed a mock Exemplification
on Tuesday, February 17. Newton White, Deputy of District 10 witnessed the performance of the team
and has submitted the paperwork for certification of the team.
Volunteer Knights from four Councils are working together to present a pancake breakfast at Our Lady
of Fatima Catholic Church in Benton. The breakfast consisting of pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice, and
coffee will be served following the 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM Masses on Sunday, March 8th. Danny Naegle,
Grand Knight of Little Rock Council 00812 at St. John?s, Bill Durbin, Grand Knight of Little Rock Council
06615 at St. Theresa?s, Joe Giompoletti, Grand Knight of Hot Springs Council 06419, and Ron Boudreaux,
Grand Knight of Hot Springs Village Council 10208, are each bringing several volunteers from their respective
Councils to present the event. The charge is $5.00 per person but Children 10 and under eats free. The
net proceeds from the breakfast will be donated to Our Lady of Fatima School to help retire the school
debt. Fr. Bill Elser, Pastor of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, hopes to recruit enough Knights at this
event to reactivate the Council.
FOURTH DEGREE EXEMPLIFICATION
MAX W. NUTT
MASTER OF ARKANSAS
We have scheduled a 4th degree exemplification at Ft. Smith on April 25th and one at Conway on May
2nd. We need about 140 new members to reach our goal of 172 set by Supreme. I encourage all fourth
degree members to ask third degree members in your councils to join us in one of the scheduled degrees.
The onetime cost of $70.00 covers the degree and includes the 4th degree baldric, lapel pin and banquet.
Being a member of the patriotic degree should be something to be proud of being a Fourth Degree
member.
A special thanks to all that have contributed to the Dome Fund and the Master?s Fund and for all the
good work you do in the Knights of Columbus.
FOURTH DEGREE INFORMATION
BOB PETERS, PVSM
Hope this will help someone looking for a tux or one joining the Fourth Degree in the upcoming 4th
Degree Exemplifications. Please pass this on to your members.
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Just learned the Paul Morrell Formalware is having their annual sale.
The Preview sale will be Wednesday, February 25, 2009 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The Regular sale will begin Saturday, February 28, 2009 and will continue until Wednesday, March 4,
2009.
Sale hours are Saturday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
They are closed on Sunday.
If you have any questions their phone is 501 374-8899 and their web address is
www.MyOwnTuxedo.com.
GENERAL AGENT
FRED WARD
By the time you read this column Lent will already have started and you will be in ?sack cloth and
ashes? doing penance for your transgressions. I certainly hope that one of your transgressions is not
having enough life insurance to take care of your family when you go to your final reward. Life insurance
an important part of your financial well being and should be treated as such. How is your widow going to
survive in these troubling financial times without life insurance? Whether it is whole life or term, your
widow and children need the Knights of Columbus Ins. protection that it affords. See your Knights of
Columbus Agent today ?
And as always if you know of someone ? or if it is you ? who is interested in a great career with the
Knights of Columbus won?t you contact me today, let?s set an appointment, and see if this career is right
for you ? my e-mail address is frederick.ward@kofc.org.
MEMBER RETENTION
PHIL HAHN, PSD
If the dues first notice was sent out in mid-December and the second notice was sent in mid-January
(as shown in the Financial Secretary?s Handbook), it is now time to send the Knight Alert. While this
notice, signed by the trustees, is in the hands of the delinquent member, the Financial Secretary should
provide the information indicated in the Financial Secretary?s Handbook to the Retention Committee,
consisting of the trustees, grand knight and any other retention committee member.
The retention committee is to meet, go over the information given by the FS and decide who will
contact what individual delinquent member (personal contact if possible). Call to make an appointment or
a meeting time with the delinquent member. Try not to discuss any reason for non-payment until you can
meet. There may be a solvable problem that can help the member stay in. The committee member is to
provide a written report to the GK. Should the committee member be unable to contact he delinquent
member by phone or in person, a registered letter should be sent to the individual asking for the meeting.
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This gives the GK concrete proof that the member is not at the last known address and that the phone may
be disconnected.
Give one month before the Intent to Suspend form (Form 1845) is sent to the delinquent member,
namely, mid to late March. If the original letter was returned to you by the post office and you cannot
contact the delinquent member by phone, note that on the form. Also indicate who the contact person
was. Send a copy of the Form 1845 to the district deputy and the state deputy along with any copy
showing what you may have done to contact the delinquent member.
District deputies are still required to try and contact the person and then make a report on the back of
the form and send it to the state deputy. The state deputy and the supreme council will also make an
attempt to contact the individual.
Each council MUST HAVE A RETENTION COMMITTEE. Without the committee the work of locating
and discussing the situation with each delinquent member will be too much for one person to handle and
to do a complete and efficient attempt to retain the member. If you have any question about the notification
process, check the Financial Secretary?s Handbook or call me.
NEW COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT
JIMMY MCKINNON
NEW COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT CHAIRMAN
The State of Arkansas has created two new Councils this year and working on several others. One
New Council is Scranton and the other is the Rogers Hispanic Council. We are working on a Council in
Forrest City, a Hispanic Council in St. Teresa?s in Little Rock, two other Hispanic Councils but not ready to
name, and a Vietnamese Council in Fort Smith. We hope others are in place by the end of June. If you
know of an area that would welcome a new Council please let me know. We are working with our Priest?s
in that location before a new Council is considered to be started.
PENNIES FROM HEAVEN
OZRO N. BARCLAY
STATE PENNIES FROM HEAVEN DIRECTOR
2009 has started out as though it wants to rival 2008 in destructive storms or tornados with the ICE
STORM that hit from Harrison through to the north eastern border of the state that left many communities
without power for many, many days. Now we are approaching the season of heavy thunderstorms with
accompanying very high winds or possibly tornados. If this does happen, even before your council or
members goes out to aid in the recovery operations, please remember that there are funds available on a
one time basis to aid the individual /family in their recovery, All it takes is a phone call to your grand knight
giving him the circumstances so that he may request the funds from the State Council?s Pennies From
Heaven Fund.
This fund has been established as a one-time fund to assist those members of the order or of their
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families, members of their Parish or members of their communities who are in distress due to a sudden
occurrence of nature (a terrible storm, tornado, or flood), an accident or a sickness that has caused a
sudden loss of income or large medical bills, for example. They might also have suffered a total loss of
housing and personal belongings due to fire. And yes, they do not have to even be Catholics, just someone
who needs a ?helping hand? in order that they may be able to begin the resume their life to where it was
before the disaster.
All it takes is for your grand knight to e-mail the requests for a grant from the State ?Pennies From
Heaven Fund? and a fast response will be forthcoming. We strive to respond to your request so that a
check will be in the mail within two days to the grand knight for presentation, most likely much sooner than
that. Do not hesitate to call me to have any questions answered.
Ozro N. Barclay, Director, Pennies From Heaven
ob524@suddenlink.net
479-696-7950
Cell-870-736-2767
REPORT OF THE STATE PROGRAM DIRECTOR
MARCH 2009
JAMES W. CUNNINGHAM, JR.
This is it. This is your chance to win a beautiful engraved plaque for your Council to display and
share with all your members and their families. After all, you deserve it. Didn?t your council put out the
effort to organize an event that benefited your Church, Community, Council, Youth and Families? You
know you did the work so why not enter into the State Awards Contest? I have sent out the Forms and
Instructions to all the Grand Knights and District Deputies. If you have questions or need clarification on
any of the contest rules I will gladly try to bring you up to speed.
What about Knight of the Year? Don?t you have someone special in your Council who you would like
to honor? The same goes for Family of the Year; and what about your Council? We are going to have
Small and Large Council Awards for doing just what you are doing. Please don?t sell yourself short; you
are a pretty good example of what a Knight of Columbus is supposed to be. Well, the truth is we need and
want you to participate and share with the State Council all the great things you have done between the
last State Convention and now and the time is running out, so get on board.
I wish all of you could win one of these beautiful awards and hope that all of you at least try. After all,
you have as good a chance as the next Council and nothing to lose. Please take advantage of this once
a year terrific opportunity that is sure to bring more than just a smile to your Council Members who have
made the effort to serve others ?The Knights of Columbus Way?.
Remember I must have the completed forms in my hand by midnight March 14, 2009.
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Vivat Jesus
James W. Cunningham, Jr.
AR Program/Community Director
(870) 258-3146
jcunningham000@centurytel.net
PRAY TO END ABORTION
VOCATIONS CHAIRMAN
PETER MCNULTY
My Brother Knights;
February has been a good month.
We are pleased to see that two (2) of our Seminarians; Mauricio Corrasco and Alejandro Puello have
had the ministry of Lector conferred upon them. This is one of the minor positions conferred on their
journey to the Priesthood.
The Annual Knights of Columbus retreat at Subiaco was a wonderful experience for many of our
Brother Knights and their wives. Why? We had the privilege of our Diocesan Vocation Director, Msgr.
Scott Friend, V.G. as the Retreat Director. Msgr. did an excellent job of relating real life situations as to
how our Clergy must exercise spiritual strength to remain true to their calling. He also responded to many
questions about the journey to the Priesthood.
All the attendees were impressed as to the attitude demonstrated towards our Diocese for the educational
gifts they receive for the support from the Knights of Columbus and the prayers from the Catholic population
that each of our seminarians receive.
Some details were discussed relating to the cost the Diocese commits to, to support each seminarian
and why the RSVP is so important.
The Diocese supports, to the sum of approximately $32,000.00 for each seminarian per year. This
includes a very small stipend for personal needs; this is where the RSVP comes in. The RSVP award
provides some assistance for: phone calls home and in some cases, cost of transportation home during
the Christmas and Easter Holy Days.
Msgr. Friend pointed out to those in attendance that some of the men answering the ?Call?, many
times, come from families with little means to afford the financial help to support them as to the need for
clothing and clerical garments that the Diocese then comes to the rescue.
I had a long and very fruitful meeting with Msgr. and he is working on the placements (seminaries) for
the new candidates. He has promised me, as soon as this is done, he will send the data to me and I can
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then start to assist both councils and assemblies to fulfilling our GOAL once again to ?SUPPORT ALL
OUR SEMINARIANS WITH AT LEAST ONE RSVP AWARD?.
One last thought; while at the retreat, Msgr. Friend impressed those in attendance so much that a
spontaneous, voluntary collection was taken up to help seminarians in excess of $500.00.
Thank all of you for your efforts to support the RSVP, and remember - the RSVP has two (2) parts:
The financial
The moral support through the correspondence to the seminarian you support.
Let us all remember in our daily prayers ALL OUR SEMINARIANS!
E ? MAIL: pmcnulty@centurytel.net
STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR
DAVID MCCALL
Brother Knights,
March brings warmer temperatures and ? Basketball! The 2009 Knight of Columbus State Free
Throw Competition will be held at St. Joseph?s Gym in Conway, AR on Sunday March 15th. Registration
will begin at 12:30 PM and free throws will begin at 1:30 PM. Please bring your district papers.
If you are still in need of some Free Throw District Winner medals, contact me.
Also, Please bring your district Substance Abuse Awareness posters to the Free Throw Competition to
give directly to me or mail them to me by Monday, March 23rd.
Receipt of the posters to me by that time will allow time for judging as well as the chance to send the
finalist on to the Supreme Council for International Judging.
David McCall
State Youth Director
1229 N. Lewis Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72703
Cell 479.871.3981
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GOOD OF THE ORDER
BOB PETERS, PSD, FVSM
GOOD OF THE ORDER CHAIRMAN
DR. MARTIN WILLIAM SCHOPPMEYER, SR.
Reported 02/01/2009
Dr. Martin William Schoppmeyer, Sr. of Fayetteville passed on to this Eternal Reward on Tuesday,
January 27, 2009. Martin was a Honorary Life member of John Henry Cardinal Newman Council 07787,
Fayetteville and Father Joseph A. Correnti Assembly 3101, Tontitown. His son Martin, Jr. is a member of
Council 07787.
Visitation was Monday February 2nd followed by the Rosary in the Chapel of Nelson-Berna Funeral
Home.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, February 3, 2009, St. Joseph Catholic
Church, Fayetteville.
Please remember Martin, wife Marilyn and his children in your prayers, May He Rest In Peace.
Vivat Jesus
Bob Peters, PSD, FVSM
Good Of The Order Chairman
HAROLD E. BECK
Reported 02/01/2009
Harold E. Beck of Morrilton passed to his Eternal Reward on Saturday, January 31, 2009. Harold was
a member of Msgr. Charles Kordsmeier Council 05209 and Fr. William Beck Assembly 2081 of Morrilton.
The arrangements were:
Rosary Monday, February 2, 2009 at Harris Funeral Home Chapel.
Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Morrilton.
Please remember Harold, his wife Betty and his children in your prayers.
May he rest in peace.
Vivat Jesus
James Malik
Faithful Comptroller
Fr. William Beck Assembly 2081
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CHRIS MIRABELLA AND HIS WIFE
Reported 02/08/2009
Our Council, St. John Neumann 06969 is asking for prayers for Brother Jim Mirabella?s son Chris and
his wife have been seriously burned in a house fire. We and Pennies From Heaven are helping out but we
need God?s help so please pray for them.
Vivat Jesus
James W. Cunningham, Jr.
Financial Secretary
Council 06969
BROTHER JOHN HILMES
Reported 02/08/2009
Our Council, St. John Neumann 06969 is asking for prayers for Brother John Hilmes?s house caught
fire but, he although confined to a wheelchair, was not injured. He has been put in a nursing home for the
time being. We and Pennies From Heaven are helping out but we need God?s help so please pray for him.
Vivat Jesus
James W. Cunningham, Jr.
Financial Secretary
Council 06969
KARL KOOTZ SON OF BROTHER BUDDY KOOTZ
Reported 02/08/2009
Our Council, St. John Neumann 06969 is asking for prayers for Brother Buddy Kootz?s son Karl is
fighting malignant testicular cancer and has no health insurance. We and Pennies From Heaven are
helping out but we need God?s help so please pray for him.
Vivat Jesus
James W. Cunningham, Jr.
Financial Secretary
Council 06969
PRAY TO END ABORTION
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RICHARD LEMERE
Reported 02/10/2009
Brother Richard LeMere of Council 10493 and Assembly 1841 is in Jonesboro Hospital awaiting a
triple bypass surgery. Please pray for a successful surgery and full recovery.
Vivat Jesus
James W. Cunningham, Jr.
Faithful Navigator #1841
PRAY TO END ABORTION
KEN SIMMONS, BROTHER ADAM J. KOFFLER
Reported 02/10/2009
Ken Simmons, Brother Knight of the Adam J. Koffler Council 11294 in Searcy, Arkansas is being
treated for an aggressive cancer and is now going to Houston for a bone marrow transplant. He and his
wife Angie need our prayers.
Mike Willems
Dear Friends,
As you no doubt know I have been battling mantle cell lymphoma since I retired from the diocese 20
month ago. It is a particularly aggressive form of cancer that leaves you ?up? one day and ?down? the
next. After heavy doses of chemotherapy I went into remission about a year ago. Unfortunately, that
didn?t last and I still have a couple of tumors I?m trying to get rid of.
I?ve been fortunate to have good treatment from my oncologist in Searcy and also from a medical team
at M. D. Anderson Cancer Treatment Center in Houston, Texas. In fact the next step will be a stem cell
transplant in a few weeks in Houston. Angie and I will be going there this weekend. We?ll be there for
about four months.
I appreciate all the prayers you?ve said for me and I ask you not to stop now.
I can be reached at k_simmons@rocketmail.com.
Ken Simmons
DC. JOE OF ST. MARY?S IN HOT SPRINGS
Reported 02/18/2009
Dc. Joe of St. Mary?s in Hot Springs and a member of the Hot Springs Council 06419 underwent
surgery from a perforated colon discovered during a colonoscopy on February 18th.
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Please remember Dc. Joe in your prayers.
Newton White
District Deputy
District 10
Reported 02/18/2009
William P. ?Willie? Stuff will have his leg amputated above the knee the morning of Friday February 20th.
Please remember Willie, who is a diabetic, in your prayers. Brother Stuff is a member of Little Rock
Council 00812.
Vivat Jesus
Bob Peters, PSD, FVSM
Good of the Order Chairman
SIR KNIGHT DAVID D. FLIS
Reported 02/21/2009
The Knights of Columbus lost another Sir Knight David D. Flis, on February 19th just short of his 66th
birthday.
David was instrumental in starting Christ the King Council 10167, Little Rock and served the State well
as a District Deputy 01 (1995-97). Dave was selected ?District Deputy of the Year? for 1995-96 fraternal
year by State Deputy Gregory L. Baltz. David was also a member of the Bishop Andrew Byrne Assembly.
David leaves behind 2 sons and a daughter.
Visitation was February 22nd at Roller Chenal Funeral Home.
Funeral Mass was February 23rd at Christ the King Catholic Church.
Please remember David and his family in your prayers.
Vivat Jesus
Bob Peters, PSD, FVSM
Good of the Order Chairman
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BROTHER LEONARD NAHLEN
Reported 02/23/2009
Brother Leonard Nahlen was raised at St. Joseph Orphanage, North Little Rock and has relatives in
AR. Brother Nahlen has been very supportive of St. Joseph?s Orphanage over the years and has from
time to time taken his vacation to help make repairs around the grounds.
Can you put out to the Good of the Order we are in need of prayers for our brother Leonard Nahlen of
Knights of Columbus Council 12271 from the Seabee Base in Gulfport, MS. He is at Memorial Hospital
with pneumonia. Thank You.
Please keep Leon in your prayers for a speedy recovery.
Vivat Jesus
Bob Peters, PSD, FVSM
Good of the Order Chairman
CONSUELO OLQUIN, FRANCISCO OLGUIN?S MOTHER
Reported 02/25/2009
Francisco Olguin?s mother Consuelo Olquin is in the Del Sol Hospital, El Paso, TX. She was coughing
up blood. Doctors will be doing some scope tests as soon as she is strong enough.
Mike Mitchell
District Deputy District 6
JOAN WITT WIFE OF PSD DAVID WITT
Reported 02/25/2009
Please pray for Joan Witt wife of PSD David Witt. Joan is having a tough time medically right now and
David is staying at her side making her his top priority.
Mike Mitchell
District Deputy District 6
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NOTICE:
Please try to send your newsletter reports and messages
to John Hollender, Newsletter Editor, by Sunday,
March 22, 2009, for the April 2009 Newsletter. Please
e-mail to johnh911@conwaycorp.net.
NEWSLETTER EDITOR
JOHN HOLLENDER
I am no longer employed at Molex Inc. after almost 9 years. After reducing all spending possible and
reducing hours worked Molex was still forced to reduce it?s Maumelle plant?s work force by about 60
employees. I was one of the 60 in the Reduction In Force (RIF).
I would appreciate your prayers that I will find employment in the near future.
Thank you,
John
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Summer Camp At Subiaco
Over Sixty Seven Years of Successful Camp Experience
Camp Subiaco
June 14 ? 20, 2009
June 21 ? 27, 2009
A Fun Camp for Boys Ages 9 - 13 Activities at Camp Include:
Go Karts
Hiking
Riflery
Fishing
Also Swimming, Canoeing, Water Skiing, Camping & Excursions
Camp Director: Pat Franz ?78
Fees:
The rate for one week of camp is $425.00. There is a 10% discount for brothers.
Register now by sending $100 to reserve your spot. Register early as camp fills up fast.
Arrive at Camp Subiaco on Sunday between 1 pm -5 pm. Departure is Saturday at Noon.
Contact Information
Camp Subiaco
405 N. Subiaco Avenue
Subiaco, Arkansas 72865
Telephone: (479) 934-1001
Email: campsubiaco@swbell.net
Sign-up @ www.subi.org
or www.campsubiaco.org
Camp Subiaco is operated by the Benedictine
Monks of Subiaco Abbey in conjunction with
the Subiaco Alumni Association.
Subiaco Alumni and current students of
Subiaco Academy serve as Councilors.
Camp Subiaco uses the facilities of Subiaco
Academy and Abbey, including swimming
pool, athletic fields, and nearby streams and
lakes.
Subiaco Abbey is located in the foothills of
the Ouachita Mountains on State Highway 22,
50 miles east of Fort Smith and 110 miles
northwest of Little Rock, Arkansas.
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Camp Subiaco
Over Sixty Seven Years of Successful Camp Experience
June 14 - 20, 2009
June 21 - 27, 2009
Ages
Camp Subiaco is a camp for boys ages 9
through 13, inclusive.
Fees
The rate for one week of Camp is
$425.00. There is a 10% discount for
brothers, total for two is $765.
Clothing
Suggested clothing for camp: old play
clothes; swimming trunks; one pair of
long pants for hiking. Nametags on
clothes and other personal articles are
encouraged.
Linens
The camp does not furnish linens. Twin
sheets, a sleeping bag and towels are
recommended.
Campouts
There are two overnight campouts, one on
our ridge property and one at our lake
cabin, for all campers. You will need a
sleeping bag.
Fishing
If you like to fish, bring your fishing rod
to camp. We will provide fishing poles
for any camper who wants to fish and
does not have one.
Contact Information
Camp Subiaco
405 N. Subiaco Avenue
Subiaco, Arkansas 72865
www.subi.org
Telephone: (479) 934-1001
Email: campsubiaco@swbell.net
Typical Camp Activity Schedule
Breakfast
Early Morning Activities
Mass for Trojan Division (12-13) then
Tournaments
Hiking & Fishing Excursion for Ravens (9-11)
Snack Break
Late Morning Activities
Swimming, Archery, Go Karts, Riflery, Game
Room, Crafts, Fishing, Canoeing
Lunch
Early Afternoon Activities
Lake Dardanelle Excursion - Trojan Division
Mill Pond Excursion - Raven Division followed
by Swimming & Games
Snack Break
Late Afternoon Activities
Swimming, Archery, Go Karts, Riflery, Game
Room, Crafts
Dinner
Raven Division - Team Sports
Snack Break
Late Swim or Games
Evening Prayers and Lights Out at 10:00 p.m.
The schedule changes from day to day to provide
variety and to give all campers an opportunity to
participate in all activities.
Camp Subiaco is operated by the Subiaco
Alumni Association in conjunction with the
Benedictine Monks of Subiaco Abbey. Subiaco
Alumni and current students of Subiaco
Academy staff the Camp. We use the facilities
of Subiaco Academy and Abbey, including
swimming pool, athletic fields, dormitories,
and nearby streams and lakes. We are located
in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains on
State Highway 22, 50 miles east of Fort Smith
and 110 miles northwest of Little Rock.
Camp Subiaco is a camp for boys ages 9 to 13
inclusive. Since 1941, we have served boys
with a proven program of recreational activities
that has satisfied thousands of boys of all races
and creeds.
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Camp Subiaco
I wish to register for: (please select)
June 14 ? 20, 2009 ? week 1
June 21 ? 27, 2009 ? week 2
Camp Subiaco
405 N. Subiaco Avenue
Subiaco, Arkansas 72865
Telephone: (479) 934-1001
Email: campsubiaco@swbell.net
Camper's Name ____________________________________________________
First Last
Street Address _____________________________________________________
City ____________________________ State _______ Zip Code _____________
Place
Parent's Name _____________________________________________________
recent
Contact Information: Home Phone (________) ________ -- _______________
photograph
Work Phone (________) ________ -- _______________
here
Cell Phone (________) ________ -- _______________
Email Address _________________________________
Age (at Camp Time): _______________
Date of Birth: ___________________________________
Religion ___________________ Camp Experience ____________________ Day Camp Boarding Camp
Last School Attended ___________________________________________ Grade Next Fall __________________
Arrival Plans: ____________________________________________________________________________________
How? ?. Parents Other
Departure Plans: __________________________________________________________________________________
How? ?. Parents Other
Roommate Request: _______________________________ T-shirt size: Child S M L
(must be the same age) Adult S M L
Camp Subiaco Fee for one week is $425.
There is a 10% discount for brothers per week, i.e., $765 for two.
This camp is for boarders only
A minimum deposit of $100 per camper per week (non-refundable), that will be applied to the camp fee,
must accompany this application.
Make checks payable to "Camp Subiaco"
Do not send cash.
?? FIRST WEEK: Registration is on Sunday, June 14, 2009, from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m.; Campers should be
picked up on Saturday, June 20 at noon.
?? SECOND WEEK: Registration is on Sunday June 21, 2009, from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m.; Campers should
be picked up on Saturday, June 27 at noon.
Parents are invited to attend the talent show and mass on each Saturday morning at 9 a.m.
Below is for Camp Subiaco use only
Camp Fee Deposit: ________________ Check Number: ________________
Balance Due: _____________________ Amount of Check: ______________
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Medical Form
To be completed by parents or guardian
Camper's Name ___________________________________________________
Birth Date _____________________
Parent or Guardian ________________________________________________
Phone ________________________
Work Phone ______________________________________________________
Cell Phone ____________________
Home Address ____________________________________________________________________________________
Street City State Zipcode
Family Health Insurance Carrier ________________________________________________________
Policy Number ___________________________ Group Number _____________________________
Name of Insured ________________________________________________
___ No Insurance Coverage
___ Authorization required from primary care physician prior to treatment
If not available in an emergency notify:
1. ______________________________________________________________
Phone ________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Street City State Zipcode
Health History ? Please circle
Ear Infections
Yes No
Chicken Pox
Yes No
Poison Ivy Reactions
Yes No
Heart Problems (Murmurs)
Yes No
Asthma
Yes No
Depression
Yes No
Seizures
Yes No
Asthma requiring inhalers,
nebulizers, steroids
Yes No
Reaction to Insect
Bites or Stings
Yes No
Diabetes
Yes No
Skin Conditions
Yes No
Behavior Medications
Yes No
Hypersensitivity to Sun
Yes No
Other Medical
Problems
Yes No
If answer (yes) above, please write a detailed description of the health history:
______________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Please list all allergies:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Operations or Serious Injuries (give dates): ______________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Broken Bones (What bone and when)? _______________________________________________________________
Any specific activities to be restricted? ________________________________________________________________
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2nd and 3rd Degree Exemplification
March 1, 2009
St Bernard Catholic Church
Parish Hall 1 Bernard Lane
Bella Vista, AR 72715
District 06
Mike Mitchell, Host District Deputy
Work 479-770-5609
Cell 479-263-7464
oceanpoolsspas@aol.com
Sponsored by:
Host Council:
St. Bernard Council 09514
Bella Vista, AR
Warren S. Smith, Grand Knight
Home 479-855-3315
Cell 479-426-7860
kandwsmith@sbcglobal.net
12:00 Noon Registration ? St Bernard Parish Hall
1:00 pm Degree Work ? St Bernard Parish Hall
Candidates and members from throughout Arkansas are
welcome and encouraged to participate. Please contact the
District Deputy or Grand Knight to confirm attendance.
After the degree, a light meal will be served by the host
council. A nominal fee will be charged for non-candidates.
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Knights of Columbus
Arkansas State Council
100th State Convention
Jonesboro, Arkansas
April 25, 26, 27, 2008
Passed Resolutions
Resolution 1: Whereas: The State Council of the Knights of Columbus needs to carry
out the work of the Knight of Columbus in Arkans as.
Therefore Be It Resolved: That each subordinate council shall be
assessed a Per Capita Tax of Six Dollars ($6.00) per active member and
inactive member less their Honorary Life and Disabled Members as of
record of January 1 of that yeaWr. i th the exception taht College
Councils will be assessed at 50% of this r Sataeid. tax will be due and
payable at or before the Annual State Conven tion.
(submitted by StatOe fficers)
Resolution 2: Whereas: The State Chaplain is an important Spiritual Leader of the
State Counci l,
Therefore Be It Resolved: That the State Chaplain be given a One
Hundred Dollar ($100.00) stipend, from the Special Fund, at the State
Convention.
(submitted by Council 81 2)
Resolution 3: Whereas: There is a special need for our Most Reverend Bishop to
attend the Knights of Cluombus Supreme Conventio n.
Therefore Be It Resolved: That when our Most Reverend Bishop attends
said convention he will be reimbursed his travel expense to and from the
Supreme Convention from the Special Fund. This resolution will also
apply to Most Re.v Andrew J. McDonald, Bishop Emerit us.
(submitted by Council 81 2)
Resolution 4: Whereas: There is a need for our State Chaplain to attend the Knights of
Columbus Supreme Conventio n.
Therefore Be It Resolved: That if the State Chaplain attends said
convention, as a no-ndelegate, he will be reimburseudp to Twenty Five
Hundred Dollars ($2500.00fo) r his expenses from the Special Fu nd.
(submitted by State Officer s)
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Resolution 5: Whereas: The State Deputy often has requests for funds from deserving
charities.
Therefore Be It Resolved: That Fifteen Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) be
available from the Special Fund to the State Deputy for contributions to
deserving charities. No more than Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00)
may be distributed to any one such charity during thete Frnral Year .
(submitted by Council 81 2)
Resolution 6: Whereas: ?The Arkansas Catholic: is the official publication of our
Most Reverend Bishop and the Catholic Diocese of Little Rock and
Whereas: The Arkansas Knights are in full support of the ?Arkansas
Catholic?.
Therefore Be It Resolved: That the Arkansas State Council of the
Knights of Columbusg ives to the ?Arkansas Catholic? an amount, not
to exceed, Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) from the Special Fund.
(submitted by Council 81 2)
Resolution 7: Whereas: The Supreme Councails hestablished a matching interest fund
program, known as, ?Knights of Columbus Charities, Inc.? (Christopher
Fund) whereby contributions from the Arkansas State Council will be
matched by the Supreme Council on a d-oflolar-rdollar basis, to a
maximum of Five Dollars ($5.00) per member in Arkansas, and
Whereas: It is deemed beneficial to the Arkansas State Council to avail
itself of such a matching fund program and thereby enter into- a co
operative arrangement with the Supreme Council whereby church
related charities of the Arkansas State Council will receive greater
benefits, and
Whereas: We have an annual Charity Drive each y ear.
Therefore Be It Resolved: To continue in the Supreme Council?s
Matching Interest Fund Program that was adopted by resno l#u1tio34 at
the 1992 Supreme Conventio n.
Further Resolved: That the Arkansas State Council shall contribute
enough monies from our Charity Drive to maintain a minimum of Five
Dollars ($5.00) per member in the Knights of Columbus Charities, Inc.
(Christopher Fund).Said monies are to be contributed as soon as
practical after the conclusion of the fund raising event, it being
understood that the interest earnings will be credited in the fund as of
June 30th and December 3st1 of each yea r.
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Further ResolvedT: hat the recipients of our earning from the fund shall
be as follows: Subiaco Coury House; Catholic Youth Ministry, Diocese
of Little Rock; Respect Life, Diocese of Little Rock; Religious
Education Ministry, Diocese of Little Rock; Catholic Campus
Ministries, Diocese of Little Rock; Carmelite Monastery and the
Monastery of Marylake in Little Rock. All seven (7) organizations shall
share equally in the fund. The proceeds are payable to these charities, as
soon as the funds are availa,b alend distributed by thSet ate Deputy in
an appropriate presentatio n.
Further Resolved: AR Christopher Fund Committee shall consist of the
State Deputy, ImmediatPea s tState Deputy, State Secretary, State
Treasurer and two (2) -alatrge members to perform all acts necessary in
administering this fund .
(submitted by Council 81 2)
Resolution 8: The Arkansas Knights of Columbus hereby express our support for the
Diocesan Council of Women Religious (DCWR), which represents all
the Women Religious Orders in Arkansas, in their endea vors.
Therefore Be It Resolved: That the Arkansas State Council will support
the work of the Diocesan Council of Women Religious (DCWR) with a
donation of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) from the Special F und.
(submitted by Council 81 2)
Resolution 9: Whereas: The Arkansas Fraternaoln Cgress is a vital part of the
Fraternal Activities of the Knights of Columbus a nd
Whereas: They provide an important function of overseeing proposed
legislation on the state and national le vel.
Therefore Be It Resolved: That the State Council continitsu es
membership on the Local Level by paying the annual dues, not to
exceed Fifty Dollars ($50.00), and that the State Deputy appoints an
Insurance Representative as the official Knights of Columbus
representative to said congre ss.
(submitted by Council 81)2
Resolution 10: Whereas: The Arkansas State Knights whole heartily support the work
of the Vocation Ministry, Diocese of Little Rock .
Therefore Be It Resolved: That the Arkansas State Council will support
the Vocations Ministry with a donation of Five Hundred Dosl lar
($500.00) from our Special Fun d.
(submitted by Council 81 2)
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Resolution 11: Whereas: The members of the Knights of Columbus in Arkansas need
to be kept aware of all the expenditures from the State Council Funds on
a timely basis .
Therefore Be It Resolved: That the tSet aDeputy cause to have
distributed a report of expenditures from the State General, Special,
Tootsie Roll and Pennies From Heaven Funds, twice a year as compared
to the amounts budgeted for each of these periods. The first report of the
Fraternal Year wli lbe distributed no later than the m-yidear meeting and
the second report no later than the organizational meeting. These
reports are to be distributed to those in attendance at the meeting and a
copy transmitted to eacGh rand Knight, for those without eamil address
furnish hard cop.y
(submitted by State Officer s)
Resolution 12: Whereas: The State Council, through its members, has voted to have a
State Budget.
Whereas: The budget should reflect the expected income and proposed
expenditures for the next Fraternala Yr.e
Whereas: That the passage of the budget report by the Convention
Delegates shall constitute adoption of the budget, appropriation and
sums budgeted, and assessments of the Per Capita Tax in dicated.
Therefore Be It Resolved: That the State Deputy ianptsp oa committee,
consisting of theIm mediate Past State Deputy, State Secretary
(Chairman), State Treasurer, State Advocate, State Warden, and two (2)
members at large to prepare said budget for presentation at the annual
State Conventio. n
(submitted by State Officers)
Resolution 13: Whereas: The Arkansas Knights of Columbus whole heartily support
the work of the Catholic Diocese of Little Rock, a nd
Whereas: Funds derived from the Bishop McDo-nCahldarity Golf
Classic held in prior years helped support various CathCohlaicr ities and
projects such as the Catholic Adoption Services, Project Rache- l Post
Abortion Ministry and the Diocesan Respect life Office, and
Whereas: The Arkansas Knights of Columbus itself can derive great
benefits from working with the Bishop in theu bplic view.
Therefore Be it Resolved: The Arkansas State Council support a- nd co
sponsor the Bishop McDona-lCdharity Golf Classic with a donation of
One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1500.00) from the Special Fund
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and also with support from the State aLnodcal CouncilM embers.
(submitted by State Officer s)
Resolution 14: Whereas: Those members of our order who have held the office of
State Deputy possess experience and valuable knowledge in the
operation of the State Council a nd
Whereas: Such experience and knowleidsg ues eful to the officers of the
State Council.
Therefore Be It Resolved: That a Past State Deputies Committee shall
consist of members who have held the Office of State Deputy within the
jurisdiction of Arkansas. Said Past State Deputies must be din goo
standing and shall serve so long as they retain their eligibility. The
Immediate Past State Deputy Shall be Chairman of said committee. The
Committee shall serve as advisors to the State Officers. Specific duties
assigned to the committee shall be.
(1) Review all resolutions and motions to be submitted to the State
Council dealing with assessments or the expenditures or deposition of
money or assets of the State Council. The recommendation of the Past
State Deputies Committee shall be made knowne t oR ethsolution
Committee and the membership before vo ting.
(2) The Committee shall be authorized to perform any other duties as
assigned by the State Depu ty.
(submitted by Council 81 2)
Resolution 15: Whereas: The Knights of Columbus State Council programs are
carried outt hrough the local councils a nd
Whereas: The Local Councils should hold an annual Fund Raising
Activities for the Mentally Challenged Citizens no later than the second
(2nd) weekend of October each year and
Whereas: A report must be submitted to the Pnesr swoith Disabilities
Chairman and the net money must be received by the State Secretary by
December s1t to qualify for awards .
Therefore Be It Resolved: That thne t money be se ntot the State
Secretary will be distributed as follows: fifteen percent (1) 5o%f the net
to be contributed to theA ?RC of Arkansas? for the funding of the
?Knights of Columbus Summer Camps for Persons with Intellectual
Disabilities?. The remaining eigh-tyfive percent (85%) of the net will be
distributed by the individual counci ltso, organizations that assist
Persons with Intellectual Disabiliti.e sAll checks are to be made out to
the Designated Charitable Organizations and will be distributed to the
councils, by the State Treasurer, no later than the- YMeiadr State
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Meeting.
(submitted by State Officers )
Resolution 16: Be It Resolved: That each subordinate council is encouraged to
establish a ?Pennies From Heaven Fund? for the benefit of members and
others in their local areas, who suffer losses as a result of a disaster,
disabling sickness/injury or similar misfortune F. ifty percent (50%) of
the annual collection by the councils is to be turned into the ?State
Pennies From Heaven Fund?, in Ap prirlior to the State Conventio n.
Expenditures from the State Fund are to be requested by the Grand
Knights in writing through the ?Pennies From Heav Cenh?airman.
Mandatory contribution by the council is not required, b ut is
recommended. Final distribution is at the discretion of the State
?Pennies From Heaven? Chairman and the State Deputy. Contributions
are to be up to amaximum of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) per
individual/family pe roccurrence .
(submitted by Council 81 2)
Resolution 17: Be It Resolved: That the Arkansas Knights hereby express deep and
sincere thanks and appreciation to our Supreme Knight Carl A.
Anderson, Supreme Officers and Supreme Board of Directors for their
?Outstanding Leadership? in the Knights of Columbus and hereby
pledge our loyalty and support. (This resolutions to be submitted to the
2008 Supreme Convention in Quebec, Can ada).
(submitted by Council 812)
Resolution 18: Whereas: The Bishops of the Universal Church have in Ecumenical
Council termed Abortion an ?Unspeakable Crime?, and
Whereas: The Catholic Diocese of Little Rock affirms the respect of the
lives of the Most Vulnerable, including the Unbno, rby participating in
the annual March for Life, holding an all night vigil at the Cathedral and
having a pr-emarch mass at a large auditori.u m
Therefore Be It Resolved: That the State Deputy be authorized to grant
an amount up toF ive Hundred Dollars (5$00.00)from the Special Fund
to the Diocese of Little Rock in support for March For Life expe.n ses
Be It Further Resolved: That the Arkansas State Council encourages
each local council toa lso contribute toward the Diocesan March for Life
expenses and tht athey are notified in conjunction with the mailing of
Per Capita Tax Statements by the State Sec.r etary
(submitted by StatOe fficers)
Resolution 19: Whereas: The annual Knights of Columbus retreat held at Subiaco is a
very important State Council sponsored event, ak ewnede of prayer,
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reflection and renewed spiritual life, a nd
Whereas: Due to the shortage of Priests in the Diocese of Little Rock, it
is becoming difficult to secure a Retreat Director due to their added
expense of finding a substitute Priest to attentdh etoir Parish masses
and duties.
Therefore Be It Resolved: That in order to allow Diocesan Priests to
serve as a Retreat Director without suffering a financial loss, a donation
of Three Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($350.00) be made from the Special
Fund andp resented to the Retreat Director at the Re. treat
(submitted by StatOe fficers)
Resolution 20: Whereas: The annual Knights of Columbus retreat held at Subiaco is a
very important State Council sponsored event, a weekend of prayer,
reflection and renewed spiritual lifean, d
Whereas: The administration of the Coury House facilities by the
Brothers is a main reason that our retreats are so well attended by
Arkansas Knights and their spou.s es
Therefore Be It Resolved: That in order to allow administration to
continue at th e high level necessary for a proper retreat, a donation of
Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) be made from the Special Fund to the
Coury House to be presented to the Coury House Director at the R. etreat
(submitted by StatOe fficers)
Resolution 21: Whereas: The Arkansas Knhitgs of Columbus State Council provides
an Olympic Town for the State SpecOially mpic Games and has
established an enjoyable charitable relationship with the mental and/or
physically handicapped in our State and have many Knights of
Columbus volunteers whaoc tively support the Arkansas Annual Special
Olympic Games.
Therefore be it Resolved: That the Arkansas State Cogurnacnilt up to
Five Hundred Dollars$ (500.00) from the Special Fund towards the
operation of Olympic Town to be paid upon justification hbey St tate
Deputy and State Special Olympics Direc tor.
Be it Further Resolved: That the Arkansas State Council requests each
local Council to also contribute Fifty Dollars ($50.00) towards this
program and that they are notified in conjunction with the inmga oilf
Per Capita Tax Statements by the State Secr etary.
(submitted by the State Office rs)
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Resolution 22: Whereas: The Knights of Columbus was formed by Father Michael J.
McGivney to care for the widows of it?s deceased member s and
Whereas: The widows of Past State Duteieps are held in a position of
special respect in the Arkansas State Council , and
Whereas: The Arkansas State Council wishes to extend it?s fellowship
to them in a distinctive mann er.
Therefore Be it Resolved: That the Arkansas State Council will pea y th
State Convention Registration Fee from the Special Fund for a Past
State Deputy?s widow who attends the State Conven tion.
(submitted by State Officer s)
Resolution 23: Whereas: It has been customary to reimburse ntdh &e 23rd Degree
Exemplification Team for their travl eexpenses and the maintenance of
equipment and robes used as the team goes to a particular council at the
request of theD istrict Deputy.
Therefore Be it Resolved: That the amount of Six Hundred dollars
($600.00) be a shared expense of Four Hundredr sd o($lla400.00) from
the General Fund contributed by the Arkansas State Council and Two
Hundred dollars ($200.00) contributed by the Host District Councils,
given to the 2nd & 3rd Degree Exemplification Team when the team
travels for the Exemplification Cereomny at the request of the Host
district Deputy, whether the ceremony takes place or not. The Host
District Deputy is to pay the Degree Team on the day of the
exemplification.
(submitted by State Officer s)
Resolution 24: Be it Resolved: That the Arkansas State Councnilt icnoue to make
visible presence at the Supreme Convention by providing activities for
those attending the conventio n.
Therefore Be it Resolved: That a fund not to excOenede Thousand
dollars ($1000.00) be made available from the Special Fund for the
State Deputy to provide (at his discretioanc) tivities for the Arkansas
delegation at the Supreme Convent ion.
(submitted by State Officer s)
Resolution 25: Whereas: Automobile fuel cost is constantly increasing , and
Whereas:T he travel reimbursement cost per mile at the eSmupe r
Council has increase d.
Therefore Be it ResolvedT:h at the travel expense be reimbursed to
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attendees authorized by the State Deputy to attend State Council
meetings at the rate specified by the Supreme Council from the General
Fund, and
Be it Further Resolved: That each member driver from each Council
attending the State Council Workshops be reimbursed at tha t rate.
(submitted by State Officer s)
Resolution 26: Whereas: The Diocese of Little Rock is striving to keep the Catholic
Community in Arkansas advised of Caltihco activities and news in
Arkansas on a timely basis by a series of radio and press
announcements, either directly by the Diocese Office or through other
Catholic organization s.
Whereas: The ArkansaKsn ights of Columbus State Council enjoys a
remarkable relationship with the Bishop and the Diocese office s taff.
Therefore Be it Resolved: That the Arkansas State Council donate One
Thousand dollars ($1000.00) from the Special Fund to express it?s
support of the Radio and Press Ministry work by the Dioctoe skee ep the
Arkansas public informed of Catholic activities and news in Arka nsas.
(submitted by State Officer s)
Resolution 27: Whereas: The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic Family Fraternal
organization, dedicated to furthering the education of our faithful, and
Whereas: The Knights of Columbus are dedicated to the First order of
Charity, and
Whereas: Learning sessions and retreats for the young High School Age
Hispanic Community are conducted throughout the year, with the
conclusion of this years activity being tNheo vember Encuentro (the
gathering) at the fairgrounds in Little Rock, Ar.
Therefore Bei t Resolved: That the Arkansas State Coumncailk e a
onetime donation of the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00) from
the Special Fund to the November 2008 Encue(nthtreo gathering) at the
fairgrounds in Little Rock, Ar. To help defray the expense of this great
event.
(submitted by Council 661 5)
Resolution 28: Whereas: The ColumbiaSnq uires are the future of our order, it is
incumbent on all activCe ouncils in the Arkansas State Cunocil to
support, promote, and provide financial support for the growth, well
being, and transition into Knighthood of these fine young men.
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Therefore Be it ResolvedT:h at the Arkansas State Council encourage
each Council to contribute towards tCheo lumbian Squires program and
that they be notified in conjunction with the mailing of Per Capita Tax
statements by the State Secre, tanryd
It Being Further ResolvedT: hat this money be placed in an account to
be dispersed to the Squires Director as nee ded.
(submitted by State Officer s)
Resolution 29: Whereas: The Arkansas State Council provides an Olympic Town for
the State Special Olympic Games and we heasvtaeb lishe dan enjoyable
charitable relationship with the mental and/or physically challenged in
our state and have mya Knnights of Columbus volunteers who actively
support the Arkansas Annual Special Olympic Ga mes.
Whereas: The Knights of Columbus Supreme Councilf ohramse d a
partnership with Special Olympics North America focused on local
program development and futugrero wth of both organizations with the
primary focus being at the stalteev els.
Whereas: The partnership includes a commitment to link Special
Olympic programs withK nights of Columbus State Counc iilns
providing volunteer support and funding at the lolceavle ls. The annual
Supreme Council commitment will be distributed S ttoate Special
Olympic organizations based on total Knights volunteer hours served,
number of Knights in key volunteer roles, number of events in which
Knights of Columbus volunteered atnodta l funds contributed by
Knights of Columbus all in support of Special Olymp ics.
Therefore Be it Resolved:T hat the Arkansas State Council request each
local council form a Special Olympics committee to develop a council
program to support Special Olymicps locally and at the area and State
Games and to hold fund raising events for the benefit of Special
Olympics, since the amount of aid Special Olympics Arkansas receives
from the Supreme Council partnership will be based on Arkansas
Knights participation financially and physically .
(submitted by State Officer s)
Resolution 30: Whereas: Thousands of brave servicemen and servicewomen are
presently stationed in extraordinarily dangerous regions throughout the
world in an attempt to combat terrorism arneds tore peace, an d
Whereas: the families of those servicemen and servicewomen anxiously
await the safe return of their loved ones, and
Whereas: Heroically some men and women have given their lives and
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many others their health so that millions of othceorus ld experience the
freedom of a se-lfgoverning democracy, an d
Whereas: All brother Knights and their familiaerse enormously proud
of and eternally grateful ttoh ose who are courageously serving and
those who havev aliantly served,a nd
Whereas: One of the guiding princeisp lof the Order iPs atriotism.
Therefore Be it Resolved: That the delegates of the Arkansas Knights of
Columbus assembled in the city of Jonesboro forc ethleeb ratio nof the
100th State Convention on April 25-27, 2008 do hereby reaffirm their
unequivocal support for the men and women in our armed forces and
prays for their safe return, a nd
Be it Further Resolved: That we offer our heartfelt prayers and support
to the families of those soldiers currently stationed in Iraq and other
areas of military comb aatround the world, and
Be it Further Resolved: That we now pause in our deliberattoio ns
remember those men and women who have selflessly sacrificed their
own lives and those who have suffered serious injury defending our
countries and way of life .
Be it Further Resolved: That this resolution be submitted to the Supreme
Council for consideration and remembrance of our troops at the
Supreme Convention in August 20 08.
(submitted by State Officer s)
Resolution 31: Whereas: The State Secretary has the responsibility toa rper ea p
directory. He shall prepare a Hard Copy directory with the addresses,
phone numbers and - m eail addresses of the following: Supreme
Officers, State Officers, Past State Deputies, District Deputies, State
Program Directors/Chairmen, Council Chainpsla, Grand Knights,
Financial secretaries, Program Directors, Supreme Master, Vice
Supreme Master, Master, Former Masters, Faithful Friars, Faithful
Navigators, Faithful Comptrollers, Columbian Squires Chief Counselor,
Squire, Father Prior and Insurancep Rreesentatives. It shall be the
obligation of the Financial Secretary and Faithful Comptroller to submit
the needed information to the State Secre tary.
Therefore Be it Resolved: If the Council Grand Kniogrh tA ssembly
Faithful Navigatorh as an email addsres a copy will be transmitted and
if an email address is not available the State Secretary will provide two
hard copies to that Coun coirl Assembly.
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Be it Further Resolved: That the Immediate Past State Deputy will
provide a list of the Past State Depsu triequiring a hard cop y.
Be it Further Resolved: If any of the others mentioned above do not
have an email they will also receive a hard c opy.
(submitted by State Officer s)
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Reports Due
FORM........ REPORT.......................................................................................................................................... DUE BY
1295-1 ....... SEMIANNUAL COUNCIL AUDIT REPORT ........................................................................................ 15-Aug
1295-2 ....... SEMIANNUAL COUNCIL AUDIT REPORT ........................................................................................ 15-Feb
1598 .......... FREE THROW CHAMPIONSHIP SCORE SHEET ................................................................... AS NEEDED
1728 .......... INDIVIDUAL MEMBER WORKSHEET ANNUAL SURVEY OF FRATERNAL ACTIVITY REPORT.... 31-Jan
1728A ........ SURVEY OF FRATERNAL ACTIVITY INDIVIDUAL MEMBER WORKSHEET.......................... AS NEEDED
1831 .......... RELIEF FROM COUNCIL DUES AND PER CAPITA TAXES .................................................... AS NEEDED
185 ............ REPORT OF OFFICERS CHOSEN FOR TERM JULY 1-JUNE 30 ........................................................1-Jul
1993A ........ FAMILY OF THE MONTH GENERIC REPORT FORM ............................................................. AS NEEDED
2629 .......... NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ROUND TABLE COORDINATOR.................................................... 1-Sep
2630 .......... ANNUAL REPORT KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ROUND TABLE ....................................................... 30-Jun
2863 .......... RSVP REFUND/PLAQUE APPLICATION .......................................................................................... 30-Jun
2935 .......... COLUMBIAN SQUIRES INQUIRY KIT ORDER FORM ............................................................ AS NEEDED
365 ............ SERVICE PROGRAM PERSONNEL REPORT FOR THE TERM JULY 1-JUNE 30 ............................ 1-Aug
4001 .......... SUBSTANCE ABUSE AWARENESS POSTER CONTEST PARTICIPATION FORM ......................... 31-Jan
4348 .......... YOUTH LEADER....................................................................................................................... AS NEEDED
4371 .......... FATHER PRIOR ........................................................................................................................ AS NEEDED
4567 .......... SOCCER CHALLENGE PARTICIPATION REPORT FORM ................................................................. 1-Dec
4584 .......... PARTNERSHIP PROFILE REPORT WITH SPECIAL OLYMPICS ..................................................... 31-Jan
532 ............ REQUISITION FOR FIRST DEGREE CEREMONIALS ............................................................ AS NEEDED
CR ............. OFFICIAL ORDER FORM FOR RECORDED COLUMBUS DAY PROGRAM ................................... 15-Sep
EA-Kit ........ ESSAY CONTEST KIT ORDER FORM ..................................................................................... AS NEEDED
FT- 1 .......... FREE THROW CHAMPIONSHIP PARTICIPATION REPORT ............................................................ 31-Jan
FT-KIT ....... FREE THROW COUNCIL COMPETITION KIT ORDER FORM........................................................... 1-Nov
SA-KIT ....... SUBSTANCE ABUSE AWARENESS POSTER CONTEST KIT ORDER FORM .................................. 1-Sep
SC-KIT ...... SOCCER CHALLENGE KIT ORDER FORM...................................................................................... 15-Aug
SP-7 .......... COLUMBIAN AWARD APPLICATION ................................................................................................ 30-Jun
STSP ......... STATE COUNCIL SERVICE PROGRAM AWARDS ENTRY FORM.......................................... AS NEEDED
Coorespondence:
State K of C Business:
Jim Neff, State deputy
329 S. Kingswood Dr.
Mountain Home, AR. 72653
Home: 870-425-9647
Cell: 870-736-4956
email: cjneff@suddenlink.net
Newsletter only:
John Hollender
P 0 Box 2156
Conway, AR 72033-2156
501-327-8734
E-mail: johnh911@conwaycorp.net