KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NH STATE COUNCIL Annual Pro-Life Seminar at St Joseph Cathedral April 9, 2017 NH State Website: www.nhknights.org * ONE MEMBER * PER COUNCIL * PER MONTH * NH State Council Weekly 2017-04-03 Your NH Knights News: Prayer requests: Pat Martineau wife of Brother Don Martineau, Daniel Plichta, son of SK Richard Plichta (03-27-2017) March Membership Madness Contest Rules (03-06-2017) Annual Pro-Life Seminar (03-20-2017) KCIC Poster Contest Results (03-27-2017) Conferring the Tile of Monsignor (03-27-2017) K of C Financial & Estate Planning Summit (03-27-2017) VAVS Program End of Year Report (03-27-2017) Donations for Seminarians/Postulants (04-03-2017) Camp Fatima Work Weekend Information (04-03-2017) Letter to District Deputies from Supreme Knight (04-03-2017) Supreme Knight s op-ed piece in the Washington Post 904-03-2017) K of C comes to the Aid of Genocide Victims (04-03-2017) K of C Webinar Connecting Our Mission to Our Parish) (04-03-2017) K of C Fraternal Training Webinar April 5, 2017 (04-03-2017) Upcoming Degree Exemplifications (04-03-2017) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Important Dates to Remember: Activities: April 9, 2017: Annual Pro-Life Seminar, St Joseph Cathedral, Manchester April 22, 2017: Formation/Knighthood Ceremonial Lincoln Council 1730 April 28-30, 2017: State Convention May 22, 2017: Formation/Knighthood Ceremonial Keene Council 819 June 17, 2017: Fourth Degree Exemplification Derry Assembly 3594 June 24, 2017: New Grand Knight Training Exeter Council 2179 Reports Due: April 05, 2017: Council Necrology Report to State Secretary April 15, 2017: Convention Committee Reports June 30, 2017: Food for Families Reimbursement Program to Supreme Form # 10057 June 30, 2017: Columbian Award Application to Supreme Form # SP7 July 1, 2017: Report of Officers Chosen for Term Form # 185 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Editor s Note: I have assumed the duties of publishing this weekly briefing. Please submit your entries to me at raylemay@comcast.net. See page 15 for more information. Page 1 of 17
+ PRAYER REQUESTS + Brothers: Please keep in your thoughts, all our brother Knights and their families, that need our prayers, remember also all our religious, Priests, Brothers and Sisters, and our active duty military personnel in harms way. Prayer request: Pat Martineau wife of Brother Don Martineau of Council 4961 03-20-2017 Please pray for Pat Martineau wife of Brother Don Martineau. Pat is in the cardiac unit at Catholic Medical Center for congestive heart failure. Please remember her in your prayers. GK Tony Noce Prayer Request: Daniel Plichta son of SK Richard Plichta of Council 5112 03-27-2017 Daniel Plichta had brain surgery to relieve seizures and is having problems in recovering. FN Lionel Coulon ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ATTENTION GRAND KNIGHTS AND FINANCIAL SECRETARIES In January 2017, State Per-Capita, Insurance Billings and request for Delegates for all Councils was E-MAILED to the District Deputies for distribution by E-Mail. This mailing by the District Deputies was directed to all Grand Knights in their jurisdiction. Any Council who has not received their forms are requested to contact their District Deputy ASAP. Time is running short. District Deputies should also contact their Councils to ensure they have the forms and that they are being returned to the State Secretary. Page 2 of 17
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+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ KCIC Poster Contest Results 03-27-2017 Worthy State Officers, State Directors, and Brother Knights... Write-ups of this year's KCIC Poster Contest Results appeared in the 3/16 edition of the Nashua Telegraph and the 3/17 editions of the NH Villager (http://online.flipbuilder.com/iuqx/zoal/mobile/index.html#p=6) and the Hudson-Litchfield News (https://www.scribd.com/document/342115276/hudson-litchfield-news-3-17-2017). Results of our Supreme Council's judging can be found at http://www.kofc.org/un/en/members/programs/church-activities/2016-2017-winners.html. Unfortunately, none of the NH entries won at the Supreme level. My thanks for your help and involvement in this project. Regards, Ron Barnovsky, State KCIC Poster Contest Chairman +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Conferring the Title of Monsignor 03-27-2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 22, 2017 FOR MORE INFORMATION: TOM BEBBINGTON OFFICE OF COMMUNICATION 603-663-0150 POPE FRANCIS NAMES THREE PRIESTS CHAPLAIN OF HIS HOLINESS, CONFERRING THE TITLE OF MONSIGNOR Installation ceremony to be held April 3 at Saint Joseph Cathedral (MANCHESTER, NH) The Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci, Bishop of Manchester, announced today that His Holiness Pope Francis has elevated three priests of the Diocese of Manchester to Chaplains of His Holiness: Reverend Monsignor C. Peter Dumont, Reverend Monsignor Maurice D. Lavigne, and Reverend Monsignor Richard B. Thompson. I know that these honors are humbly but joyfully received by all, said Bishop Libasci. They serve as a sign to our diocese of the Holy Father s ongoing recognition of those holy priests, three among many, who have been so dedicated in their service to our Lord and His Church here in New Hampshire. Page 5 of 17
A special installation ceremony with Vespers will be held on Monday, April 3, at 7:00 PM at St. Joseph Cathedral in Manchester, with Bishop Libasci presiding. A brief biography of each recipient and information about the honor follows. Reverend Monsignor C. Peter Dumont was born in Nashua, New Hampshire. After completing his studies at Saint John s Seminary in Brighton, Massachusetts and Saint Francis Seminary in Loretto, Pennsylvania, he was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Manchester on May 15, 1971 by the Most Reverend Ernest J. Primeau, S.T.D. He served as Parochial Vicar and Temporary Administrator in various parishes and on November 30, 1984 he was named Pastor of Guardian Angel Parish in Berlin, where he served until June 1994. He was then named Pastor of St. John the Baptist, Suncook (1994-2001), Saint John the Evangelist Parish, Concord (2001-2003), Saint Peter Parish, Auburn (2003-2011). He also served as Administrator of Holy Rosary Parish, Hooksett (2001). He served as Dean for the Capital Deanery from 1996-2000 and for the Amoskeag Deanery in 2004. Deeply committed to Diocesan matters, Father Dumont served as Judge for the Diocesan Matrimonial Tribunal, Chaplain for Court Josephine #319 Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Chaplain of Boy Scouts of America Monadnock and Spaulding-Bay Districts, and several terms on the Board of Trustees of Catholic Charities New Hampshire. He has served on the Presbyteral Council of the Diocese nearly continuously since 1975, and currently is a member of the College of Consultors. Father Dumont retired from active ministry in 2011 and continues to assist in various parishes and nursing homes as needed. Reverend Monsignor Maurice D. Lavigne was born in Manchester, New Hampshire. After completing his studies at Saint Francis Seminary in Loretto, Pennsylvania, he was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Manchester on May 18, 1968 by the Most Reverend Ernest J. Primeau, S.T.D. He served as Parochial Vicar in various parishes and on June 15, 1982 was named Pastor of Saint Matthew Parish in Windham, New Hampshire. He was then named Pastor Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Manchester, New Hampshire (1991-1999) and Saint Theresa Parish, Rye Beach where he continues to serve as Pastor. Father Lavigne has served as Chaplain for the Boy Scouts of America, Judge for the Diocesan Matrimonial Tribunal (1981-1986), and on the Diocesan Vocation Board (1983-1985). Father Lavigne is a generous supporter and host of numerous diocesan meetings, most especially the Annual Day of Renewal for the staff of Catholic Charities. Reverend Monsignor Richard Bertrand Thompson was born in Manchester, New Hampshire. After completing his studies at Our Lady of Angels Seminary in Albany, New York, he was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Manchester on November 8, 1969 by the Most Reverend Ernest J. Primeau, S.T.D. He served as Parochial Vicar from 1969 until 1974 when he was named Director of the Diocesan Christian Life Center in Nashua, New Hampshire. After serving twice as Parish Administrator, Father Thompson was named Pastor of St. Thomas More Parish in Durham, New Hampshire (1982-1986) and then St. Patrick Parish in Milford, New Hampshire (1986-1994), and thereafter served as Pastor or Administrator in a number of other parishes, where his assignments were often to rebuild, redirect and make whole parishes that were struggling for various reasons. He also served as Chaplain to the New Hampshire Army National Guard for 25 years. Father Thompson is deeply committed to diocesan personnel matters, having served on the Priest Personnel Board, Priestly Continuing Education Program, Ad Hoc Committee for Funding for the Permanent Diaconate Program, Diocesan Vocation Board, Presbyteral Council, and as Dean of the Lakes Region Deanery. He was appointed Vicar for Priests in 2005. From 2006 to 2009, he served as Cabinet Secretary for Ministry Formation, and was Vicar for Clergy from 2009 until his retirement October 1, 2016. Chaplain of His Holiness is a title of distinction given by the Pope in recognition of a priest s service to the Church. Only those priests who have reached the age of 65 and are considered worthy by their diocesan bishop are Page 6 of 17
eligible for the Honor of Chaplain to His Holiness, with the title of Monsignor. Note that Monsignor is not an appointment; rather it is an honorific form of address that can come with a title or honor granted by the Pope. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Page 7 of 17
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VAVS Reports needed 03-27-2017 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Donation for Seminarians/Postulants to Attend Convention Banquet 04-03-2017 A REMINDER to all Councils and Assemblies in regards to the e-mail on the seminarians and postulants coming to the Annual State Convention Banquet and that we asking the councils and assemblies to donate $20.00 per seminarian or postulant to help defray the cost of their meals. Thank you again for all your help and a THANK YOU to the councils and assemblies for all their help. Checks should be sent to Ed Mele, PSD, 9 Walnut Hill Rd, Derry, NH 03018. Ed Mele, PSD State Vocations Director +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Page 9 of 17
Camp Fatima Work Weekend Information 04-03-2017 Dear Bother Knights, Camp Fatima Boys' Camp, run by the Diocese of Manchester, is located in Gilmanton Iron Works. It has Approx. 40 cabins on the property with a large dining hall, rec. hall, basketball courts, baseball fields, shooting range, horse stalls, chapel and a beach on upper Suncook Lake. On the Saturday before Memorial Day Weekend in May, the Knights recruit people to help make repairs and clean-up cabins and grounds. This is all volunteer work in addition only those who work are invited to come to Camporee on Labor Day Weekend. We will have a cabin for them to rent at the Camporee and camper or tents sites, are available for rent also. At Camporee, we offer many games and fun things to do. There is fishing, swimming, boating (with your own), etc. We provide breakfast on Sunday morning for little cost. Corn. watermelon, hot dogs and ice cream social are free. We have a penny sale and bingo. On Saturday evening, Fr. Aggie comes to say Mass. All proceeds from the Camporee go back to Camp Fatima to buy supplies for repairs the following year. Last year's proceeds exceeded $2400.00 and a good time was had by all. On other note, The Diocese also runs Camp Bernadette in Wolfeboro, the sister camp to Fatima. Years ago the Knights helped at both camps, but we have not had the man power for both. With approval from our State Deputy Wayne Griffin, we are asking each council to consider a donation of $100.00 if possible or whatever you can to this cause. This will maintain the teachings, traditions and practices children learn while at these camps. It has been brought to my attention, by the camp director, that any Knight that attends Workday and is a Knight in good standing with the order is eligible for a 20% discount to send a child or grandchild for a two week stay at either camp. Also a donation can be made to sponsor a child or donate to EC Week. For more information contact camps at www.bfcamp.con or call 603-364-5038 For more information about donations and sign-up for Workday or Camporee Contact Ron Metevier at metevi@myfairpoint.net or 603-895-2889. Sincerely, Ron Metevier, State Diocese Camp Chairman Committee Members: Ron Metevier, State Deputy Wayne Griffin, Kevin Hastings +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Penny a Knight a Day Program Update 04-03-2017 Councils and Assemblies should commence to prepare their checks for the Penny a Knight a Day program and submit them to State Secretary Glenn Camley to be combined with other vocation funds for presentation to the Bishop on Friday evening at the Mass. Dave Wilson PKD Program Chairman +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Page 10 of 17
Worthy District Deputy, Please review the enclosed letter for all district deputies from the Supreme Knight. Supreme Knight Letter Fraternally yours, Knights of Columbus Membership Development Department Knights of Columbus - Fraternal Mission Department 1 Columbus Plaza, New Haven, CT 06510-3326 www.kofc.org ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Dear Brother Knight, Last week, Supreme Knight Anderson's op-ed piece in The Washington Post stated that the situation of genocidal victims in the Middle East is a gross injustice and a blight on America's foreign policy record. In fact, the article continued, it is de facto discrimination against the Islamic State's most vulnerable victims. You can read the full article by clicking here. Help us raise awareness about Iraqi Christians and the aid they so desperately need. Please share this op-ed with friends, family members and on social media. You may also want to take action to help these Christians by donating at christiansatrisk.org. Page 11 of 17
Knights of Columbus 1 Columbus Plaza New Haven, CT 06510 203-752-4000 Follow us on social media: +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ KofC comes to aid of genocide survivors. Read more in Knightline. 04-03-2017 This month's issue now available online features: K of C donates nearly $2 million to genocide survivors I m Going to Keep My Baby ; the impact of the latest K of C ultrasound donation Final quarter to earn Star Council Award The Domestic Church monthly program, council reflection and planning items and so much more! Click here to read the issue online and learn about additional fraternal news and resources. An archive of past issues is also available. For optimal viewing, make sure the latest version of Adobe Reader is installed on your computer. Important: Change to Election Date Elections and appointments now may take place beginning May 1. Please contact your district deputy for guidance and direction. New Catholics; New Knights Men participating in RCIA could benefit from the experience of the men in your council. Check out Knightline for simple suggestions on inviting them to join. For recruitment ideas and materials, click here. Father s Day Affirmation of Wedding Vows Now is the time to begin planning the event with your pastor. For resources and ideas, read Knightline and visit kofc.org/domesticchurch. Social Media 101 Guide Did you know it has already been one year since Knightline began running the Social Media 101 articles? We ve compiled those articles along with some additional resources into a single PDF for your council s reference. Read Knightline for more details and check out our social media links below. Knightline, the monthly resource for local K of C leaders, is designed to help council officers plan events and activities, meet quarterly goals for the fraternal year and learn about Orderwide news. For more information, visit kofc.org/knightline. Page 12 of 17
Knights of Columbus 1 Columbus Plaza New Haven, CT 06510 203-752-4000 Stay connected with Knights of Columbus: +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Learn how to place your council at the center of your parish life by participating in the next fraternal training webinar. Our upcoming webinar, which will be conducted on Wednesday, April 8, at 8 p.m. Eastern time, will focus on ways to develop faith-based initiatives that are fueled by the charity, faith and fraternity of your council. The webinar will focus on: Centering faith-based council programs in your parish Collaborating with your pastor Opening our programs to our larger parish community is important, as it both engages current members and attracts new members of multiple age groups. As members of the world s largest Catholic fraternal and family organization, we have a responsibility to dedicate our time, talent and resources to strengthening families and making our parishes beacons of the new evangelization. Learn how to help transform your parish register for this webinar today! Learn how to place your council at the center of your parish life by participating in the next fraternal training webinar. Our upcoming webinar, which will be conducted on Wednesday, April 8, at 8 p.m. Eastern time, will focus on ways to develop faith-based initiatives that are fueled by the charit Knights of Columbus 1 Columbus Plaza New Haven, CT 06510 203-752-4000 Follow us on social media: +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Page 13 of 17
All council and assembly officers and members are invited to join our Fraternal Training Webinar Our next "live" webinar, will be conducted on Wednesday, April 5, at 8 p.m. Eastern time, and will focus on ways to develop faith-based initiatives that are fueled by the charity, faith and fraternity of your council. This webinar will focus on: Centering faith-based council programs in your parish Collaborating with your pastor Opening our programs to our larger parish community is important, as it engages current members and attracts new members of multiple age groups. As members of the world s largest Catholic fraternal and family organization, we have a responsibility to dedicate our time, talent and resources to strengthening families and making our parishes beacons of the new evangelization. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Be sure to register, Webinars are recorded for On-Demand Viewing REGISTER Knights of Columbus - Fraternal Mission www.kofc.org New Haven, Ct 06510 Page 14 of 17
Upcoming Degree Exemplifications 04-03-2017 ALL FIRST DEGREES: Please contact First Degree Team Captain as soon as possible to inform him of candidates and number of spectators. Please do not delay in making arrangements for your candidates. The Degree will be cancelled unless enough candidates are registered by the Friday immediately preceding the scheduled date. The Degree Team reserves the right to limit the class size. The dress code is suit jacket and tie with appropriate footwear for all candidates and spectators. The principle of this degree is Charity, so let your council show their enthusiasm and support for these candidates by their attendance at this First Degree. All Knights who are Spectators must present a valid 2015-2016 membership card in order to be admitted to the Degree Ceremonial. Each attending council must bring the following: Council Constitutional Rolls unsigned by candidate. Form 100. A membership kit consisting of pin, rosary and booklet These Men They Call Knights. A First Degree membership card signed by the Grand Knight and Financial Secretary. Please contact the First Degree Team Captain if you have any questions. Degree Locations (See Links for details) (If available) First Degree: Contact the Degree Team Captain to inform him of candidates and number of spectators. There currently are no First Degrees pending, please contact the below listed Team Captains for Degree date information. Bedford, NH Apr 17, 2017 Contact: Team Capt Chris Bond, bondchrisg@gmail.com http://www.nhknight.org/index.php/en/home/state-calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2017/04/17/317/-/1st-degree-bedford Epping NH Contact: Team Capt. Mike Annis, 895-4713, judyannis55@gmail.com Derry NH, Apr 25, 2017 Contact: Team Capt. John Dowd, 426-7017, derryjpdowd@gmail.com http://www.nhknight.org/index.php/en/home/state-calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2017/04/25/332/-/1st-degree-derry Hudson, NH Apr 14, 2017 Contact: PGK W. Nadeau, 459-4324, wnadeaukofc@comcast.net http://www.nhknight.org/index.php/en/home/state-calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2017/04/14/277/-/1st-degree-hudson Manchester, NH Apr 21, 2017 Contact Team Capt, PGK Ray Lemay, 674-0033, RayLemay@comcast.net http://www.nhknights.org/index.php/en/home/state-calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2016/12/23/252/-/1st-degree-manchester Rochester, NH -- Apr 4, 2017, Contact: David Deworken, 759-5715, ddeworken@aol.com http://www.nhknight.org/index.php/en/home/state-calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2017/04/04/345/-/1st-degree-rochester Tilton, NH Apr 19, 2017, Contact Team Capt John Bruno, 286-3240, jeabru85@metrocast.net http://www.nhknight.org/index.php/en/home/state-calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2017/04/19/304/-/1st-degree-tilton Second Degree: Contact the Degree Team Captain to inform him of candidates & number of spectators. Hudson, NH --, 2017, Contact: Laconia, NH Contact: DD Frank Ruffing, 798-5322, fruffing@tds.net Page 15 of 17
Littleton, NH Apr 22, 2017, Contact: DD #14 Henri St Jean, (603) 752-1897 or hstjean@ne.rr.com Manchester, NH -- Nashua, NH -- Portsmouth, NH -- 2017, Contact: DD #7, Ken Komisarek, 657-0443, kskomisarek@comcast.net 2017, Contact: DD #3, Brian Tyrrell, 689-5808, brianmtyrrell@gmail.com 2017, Contact: Team Capt Frank Sheehan, francis.sheehan@comcast.net Third Degree: Contact the Degree Team Captain to inform him of candidates and number of spectators. Littleton, NH -- Apr 22, 2017, Contact: DD #14 Henri St Jean, (603) 752-1897 or hstjean@ne.rr.com Fourth Degree: Contact 4 th Degree Secretary Hector to inform him of candidates & number of spectators. Nashua, NH June 17, 20176 Contact: Hector St. Jacques PGK, 888-4590, Hstjpgk@aol.com Councils and Assemblies: Don t forget to post your degree information on the website: nhknights.org Do you have degree information you would like to see in this newsletter? Post your notification on the State website before Sunday afternoon. I will attempt to link to your degree timely and as space permits. State Warden Raymond Lemay Sr, RayLemay@comcast.net +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ NH State Council - Weekly Briefings Mission Statement: Purpose of the NH State Council Weekly Briefing is to provide to the membership, timely information from the Officers, Deputies, Directors, Chairman, Councils, and Assemblies of the NH State Council. The Goal is to provide short term, up-to-date newsworthy articles, notices, & communication, in cooperation with the NH State Council Granite Knight Newsletter and the NH State Council Website. The deadline for entries is Sunday afternoon. Submissions must be received by no later than 3:00 pm. Prepare and submit timely for each Monday issue. Please plan your submission requests accordingly. Your article should be sent as a ready to go completed submission preferably in a Word Document. PDF s are acceptable; however, if there are errors or corrections needed for a PDF it will be returned to the sender to fix. PS: Spread the word! GK s and FN s please remember to share these briefings by forwarding them to your email rosters and refer to the information at your business meetings! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ For Local & State News, and Degree Information, visit us on the web at: www.nhknight.org +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ From Your New Hampshire State Council, Raymond A. Lemay Sr State Warden Page 16 of 17
NH State Council Knights of Columbus 36 Brock St, Manchester, NH 03102 (603) 674-0033 RayLemay@comcast.net ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Page 17 of 17
NEW HAMPSHIRE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS EXEMPLIFICATION ANNOUNCEMENT March 20, 2017 TO: Grand Knights, Financial Secretaries, and Membership Directors FROM: NHKC Ceremonials Director RE: Degree Advancement Opportunity State Deputy Wayne Griffin is pleased to present an exemplification of the Formation (2 nd ) Degree and the Knighthood (3 rd ) Degree of the Order as follows: Date: Saturday April 22, 2017 Time: 9:00 am Where: Saint Joseph Church, 25 Church St, Lincoln, NH 03251. District 14 and Council 1730 will sponsor these events Formation (2 nd ) Degree Details: Registration for the Formation Degree begins at 9:00am. Candidates staying for the 3 rd degree may also register at this time as well. Candidates for the Second Degree must be registered and in the antechamber by 9:30am. The FORMATION DEGREE will begin promptly at 10am. Each candidate must present a current membership card. Sponsor Councils are required to provide a signed Second Degree membership card for distribution during the ceremonial. Proper attire for the ceremonial is jacket and tie for both candidates and spectators. Kindly pre-register all candidates with District Deputy Henry St Jean (603) 752-1897 or via e-mail hstjean@ne.rr.com Knighthood (3 rd ) Degree Details: The Registration desk for the Knighthood Degree will reopen at 11:30am or at the conclusion of the 2 nd Degree. Candidates for the Third Degree must be registered and in the antechamber at 12:00pm. The KNIGHTHOOD DEGREE will begin promptly at 12:30pm. In order to gain entrance the candidate must present his valid SECOND DEGREE membership card. Councils are required to provide a check for $10 per candidate and a signed copy of a Third Degree membership card at the registration table. Checks must be written to NHKC with Lincoln 3rd Degree on the memo line. This fee does NOT include the meal. See details below. Proper attire for the ceremonial is jacket and tie for both candidates and spectators. Kindly pre-register all candidates with District Deputy Henry St Jean (603) 752-1897 or via e-mail hstjean@ne.rr.com REMEMBER-EVERY MEMBER SHOULD ACHIEVE FULL KNIGHTHOOD IN OUR HONORED ORDER. NO CANDIDATE SHOULD ATTEND THIS OR ANY CEREMONIAL ALONE. DETAILS of Meal Provided by the Host Council Lincoln Council 1730 will serve a lunch during the break between degrees. The lunch will be assorted sandwiches and chips. Cost is only $7.00 per knight. Please make reservations by Thursday April 20, 2017 so that a proper headcount can be made. If paying by check for the luncheon, please make the check out to: Lincoln K of C Council #1730. Kindly make a reservation for the meal with District Deputy Henry St Jean (603) 752-1897 or via e-mail hstjean@ne.rr.com CHARITY UNITY FRATERNITY PATRIOTISM
NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE COUNCIL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Wayne P. Griffin 6 Arcadia Lane Salem, NH 03079-5601 wpgrif@aol.com 603.560.3824 WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME 118 th New Hampshire State Convention Radisson Hotel Nashua, NH April 28, 29 & 30, 2017 The 2017 Convention Honoree Reverend Brian Kennedy On behalf of your State Council Maryellen and I welcome you to your annual New Hampshire State Council Convention. It will be a joyous time filled with fellowship, celebration and renewal of our mission as Knights. This is your State Council Family, so come and join us! Our agenda this year consists of the introduction of several new service programs as well as a special Ladies Program hosted by the Ladies of the NH State Council. We start off on Friday with a new dinner buffet offered by the Radisson Hotel for those looking for a place to eat. This will be followed by the Opening Mass at 6:30pm being celebrated by His Excellency Bishop Peter Libasci and the First Business Session of the convention. Plans are to have a short program of entertainment and awards for your pleasure that evening. Other special presentations will follow. Enclosed should be all of the information pertinent to this State Convention. It is important that you read this information thoroughly, so you, in turn, can present it to your entire membership, so as to encourage interest and participation. It is also important that you promote participation in the Convention Program Book as well as the sale of commercial ads. Independent of your Council s ad, please also suggest that individual knights in your Council take out patron ads. These are only $10. We have planned a wonderful weekend for Delegates, Wives and guests. We are looking forward to a successful 118th New Hampshire State Convention and hope that you enjoy this Convention weekend. Looking forward to welcoming you at the Convention! Fraternally Yours in Christ, Wayne P. Griffin Wayne P, Griffin State Deputy of NH
FRIDAY EVENING, April 28, 2017 CONVENTION SCHEDULE The convention opens with the celebration of Holy Mass. Our principle Celebrant will be Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci. Your attendance at this service is strongly requested. Mass will start promptly at 6:30p.m. It is recommended that jackets and ties be worn for this service. Invite your Council Chaplain to attend and concelebrate this opening Mass. SATURDAY COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE April 29, 2017 Commemorative Service Mass is planned for 11:00am followed by Lunch at 12:15 pm SATURDAY EVENING, April 29, 2017 Dignitaries will assemble in the Ballroom Foyer area. Dignitaries include VIP guests, State Officers, Past State Deputies, State Directors, and District Deputies. Dress Code for the Convention Banquet and Ball will be White Dinner Jacket for men. Social Baldric for 4 th Degree Knights. Dress Code for the Ladies will be cocktail dress or dress of choice. During the evening there will be music for dancing. SUNDAY MORNING April 30, 2017 Sunday Morning services will start with the closing Mass. Scheduled for 8:00am. The Convention Celebration will conclude with breakfast and a brief program. Deadlines IMPORTANT FEES AND DEADLINES PROGRAM BOOK ADS... APRIL 19, 2017 ROOM DEADLINE... APRIL 19, 2017 REGISTRATION... APRIL 19, 2017 MEAL PACKETS... APRIL 19, 2017 Rates and Fees STANDARD ROOM... $99.00 per Night Tax Included HOSPITALITY ROOMS... No Charge! MEAL PACKETS... $100.00 per person (Inclusive) (Beef) $90.00 per person (Inclusive) ( Chicken) Includes Sat. Breakfast, Sat. Lunch, Banquet, and Sun. Breakfast FRIDAY NIGHT SPECIAL... $20.00 (New Menu!) REGISTRATION... $10.00 PROGRAM BOOK ADS FULL PAGE. $70.00 HALF PAGE.. $35.00 PATRON.. $10.00 Page 2 of 5
CONVENTION PROGRAM BOOK INFORMATION AND ORDER FORM ===>*** Deadline is Wednesday April 19, 2017 ***<=== Ad-Book Application for your Council or Assembly use. Please Check or Circle Ad Desired FULL PAGE @ $70.00 Each Total $ HALF PAGE @ $35.00 Each Total $ PATRON AD @ $10.00 Each Total $ Patron listings will enable members and your friends to have their names in the program Book. Council/Assembly Name & Number Advertisers Name Advertisers Address Please TYPE or PRINT information and advertisement which you would like to appear in the Program Book for the convention, and attach to your check. Make checks payable to: NH State Council K of C AMOUNT OF Check Attached: $ MAIL TO: William McCarthy, PSD PO Box 271 Derry, N.H. 03038-0271 REMEMBER, DEADLINE IS APRIL 19, 2017 NO CHECK NO AD Page 3 of 5
HOW TO MAKE HOTEL ROOM RESERVATION 1) Call the Radisson Hotel at 603-888-9970 and ask for Reservations 2) Identify your affiliation with the New Hampshire Knights of Columbus group to receive the preferred rate of $99.00 (Includes Tax) PLEASE Do Not say K of C 3) Guarantee your room with a credit card 4) Hospitality Rooms can be reserved by calling 603-579-3240 and asking to speak to Chris Tarris. NOTE: First-Come, First-Served Please note: Due to New Hampshire liquor laws, the hotel must provide all alcoholic beverages served and consumed in all hotel facilities. (Guest rooms not included) REMEMBER: the cutoff date for rooms is April 19, 2017. After the cutoff date, reservations will be taken on a space available basis only and the special group rates may no longer be applicable. For further information on room reservations, contact: Ed Mele Jr., PSD at (603) 432-7452 HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE CONVENTION AND PURCHASE BANQUET TICKETS 1) Fill out the Registration Form on the next page for your entire Council. 2) Registration Gift. (This registration gift fee must be paid in advance by all persons who plan to attend our Convention Celebration. Cutoff date is April 19th, 2017) 3) Make out one check to the NH STATE COUNCIL for the total of your Registrations, Meal Packages and Banquet Ticket requests. Mark the check NH State Council Convention in the memo area. Please ensure your Council Number is also on the Check. 4) Send your check and the Ticket Registration Form to the address below. Ticket Chairman Edward A. McCann, PSD 56 Brookside Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054 (603) 424-7185 emccann777@comcast.net 5) All tickets will be picked up at the registration table by the Grand Knight on Friday night of the convention. 6) Only tables of ten (10) persons can be reserved for the banquet and ball. 7) If you have any questions please either call Ed Mele, Jr, PSD (603) 432-7452 or email him at edwardmele@myfairpoint.net. Page 4 of 5
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Convention Program Book Information Enclosed is the 2017 Convention Ad-Book Application for your Council/Assembly to use for their ad. Patron listings will enable your members and friends to have their names in the Program Book for $10.00. Full Page Ad $70.00 Half Page Ad $35.00 Patron Ad $10.00 Deadline is April 21, 2017. Make Checks Payable To: NH State Council K of C Mail To: William D. McCarthy, PSD PO Box 271 Derry, NH 03038 Convention Program Book Application Council/Assembly Name & Number Contact Person s Name Contact Person s Address Please type or print information as you wish it to appear in the book. To avoid mistakes in retyping you may send ads electronically to kcpgk@comcast.net and send checks by regular mail. Amount of Attached Check Remember, Deadline Is April 21, 2017
New Hampshire State Council Knights of Columbus 2017 Convention Committee Assignments Committee Chairman Councils Mileage State Treasurer Kowalik DD02 Brian Gillis 122 1624 2656 4961 6617 DD14 Henri St. Jean 6938 8027 15669 16174 5790 State Community Director Glen White Resolutions State Advocate Ulery DD11 Robert E. Jones 92 428 2078 4442 4875 DD12 Frank Gesek 5163 5472 8016 8544 12147 State Training & Development Director Greg Taillon, PSD State Vocations Chairman Edward Mele, Jr., PSD Credentials State Council Director Kerry Johnson DD10 Paul McManus 4983 5093 5748 6902 6921 DD07 Ken Komisarek 5260 6850 10307 11868 13026 State Community Director Glen White, PGK, PFN Good State Warden Lemay & Welfare DD08 Roy Roy 3023 3028 5112 6725 7073 DD05 Steve Ruel 7575 9058 10973 11907 12311 State Church Director Rob Eib Budget& State Secretary Camley Per Capita DD01 Bill Richards 819 1835 2339 3035 7572 DD03 Brian Tyrrell 112 10662 10934 11573 13095 State Youth Director James Lockwood Strategic State Warden Lemay Planning DD09 William Gehring 506 1820 2048 4666 5162 DD13 Frank Ruffing 5414 7533 10488 11606 13904 State Program Director Tim Kingsley, FDD Public State Retention Chairman Edward Kennedy, PSD Policy DD06 Paul Roy 140 807 2179 5288 6949 DD04 Donald Brown 10896 12988 15893 State Culture of Life Director Ron DiStasio, FDD Finance IPSD McDermott Financial Advisor Brian Gillis, GK Cl 6725 Merrimack Financial Advisor Hector St. Jacques, PSS Investment Chairman William D. McCarthy, PSD, FM State Treasurer Joseph Kowalik Note: All committees must send their completed reports to Greg Taillon by Sunday April 10, 2017 January 31, 2017