Cowboy Bulletin Wyoming Knights of Columbus I AM MY BROTHER S KEEPER Au g u s t 2 0 State Membership Plan The Wyoming State Membership Plan was recently introduced and presented by State Deputy Don Scott and Membership Director, Raoul Laganiere. Addressing the District Deputies, Directors and Chairman, Brother Scott set the tone for this year s state membership mbership plan, stating that: Membership recruitment and retention is a days a year commitment for each and every member in our state. Membership recruitment and retention should be approached with a positive (()) attitude at all levels of leadership, starting with the District Deputies, my representatives in the field! See Membership on page Dear Brother Knights, Thanks to all of you who attended the Summer Organi Organizational meeting in Gillette on the 9th and 0th of July. The meeting was well attended Don Scott and received by all. I enjoyed State Deputy getting to spend the weekend in the company of you fine gen to my home Council for gentlemen. Thanks hosting this event, and a Great Big Thank you goes out to Chef Randy Lang and his crew. They served about 0 of us one excellent meal. The Supreme Convention convenes August 2nd about the time this issue of the Cowboy Bulletin is published. The 72 jurisdictions ions will be there to conduct the business of the Order. I look forward to representing you. The convention will have an air of sadness See State Deputy Deputy, page 2 GUN-A- WEEK RAFFLE Have you purchased your ticket yet in Casper Council 997 s 2nd annual event? Weekly drawings start this September. Here s your chance to win and help the retired priests in our diocese. Get tickets and information at www.kofc997.org www.kofc997.org. How To Pray "All happy families resemresem ble each other, each unun happy family is unhappy in its own way" Leo Tolstoy. Tolstoy What is true of families is also true of individuals and generations. So, So Brother Knights, how do you pray? Are you happy? I believe real prayer, contemplative prayer, can move us even beyond happiness into living joyfully, with purpur pose and meaning. If you want to dive into the background and reasons for this, I recommend the book, The Shattered Lantern, by Fr. Ronald Rolheiser. Rolhei And, prayer is the active part of all our relationships. So how you pray is only one way to express and understand life. life Knowing ourselves includes knowing more about our prayer life. In this tiny introduction, introduction I want to share my passion n for marriages and family life, life and why I am so involved with Worldwide Marriage Encounter. It includes the Divine call to all vocations, ocations, including: including priesthood, religious life, and diaconate. Spirituality is the glue that holds the Church, the Knights of Columbus, our See Prayer, Page 2
Cowboy Bulletin August Page 2 Prayer (Cont from page ) individual vocations, in fact everything that is in our relationship to each other. My thanks go to Don Scott and the State Council for inviting me to serve as your State Chaplain. It is a privilege to walk this spiritual journey with you. Our first meeting and Installation of Officers was a fine beginning. State Deputy (Cont from page ) as we mourn the passing of Brother Emilio B. Moure, past State Deputy of California (200-2007) and current Supreme Secretary. Our focus and theme this year is: I Am My Brother s Keeper. This statement is so evident in the way the Knights of Columbus volunteer and raise money for charities. The Knights of Columbus donated over $4 million dollars last year and over 70 million service hours, setting new records in 200. The Wyoming Knights of Columbus did over 0,000 hours of service and donated more than $20,000. Our 2800-plus I am eager to learn more about the State Chaplain's role at the National Convention in Denver. Sincerely in Christ, Fr. Tom Ogg Wyoming State Chaplain members can be proud of our accomplishments and service. We should be eager to invite our friends and relatives to join us in this wonderful, Catholic organization. God Bless You! Vivat Jesus, Donald J. Scott Wyoming State Deputy 29 th Supreme Council Convention Denver, Colorado August 2 through 4, 20 Delegates should have arrived no later than Monday, Aug.. For all inquiries on room reservations, including changes to arrival/departure dates, please call the General Office Department at 20-72-479 or e-mail Kevin.Brady@kofc.org. Questions pertaining to States Dinner tickets should be directed to the Department of Fraternal Services (20-72-4472) or e-mail Thomas.Milardo@kofc.org For information pertaining to tours, view the Colorado State Council s Web site. Event locations will be posted on the inhouse informational systems of the Sheraton Downtown Denver Hotel. MAIN EVENTS AT THE CONVENTION Tuesday, August 2: Noon p.m.: Registration, Ticket Sales, Tour information. 8 a.m. 9 a.m.: Delegates registration. 9:0 a.m.: Opening Mass Sheraton Downtown Denver Main Ballroom. p.m. Opening Session (Open session) 7:0 p.m. States Dinner Denver Convention Center. Wednesday, August rd : 8 a.m. Celebrated Mass 0:0 a.m. Business Session :0 a.m. 2 p.m.: Ladies Luncheon p.m.- p.m.: Award Session (Open) Thursday, August 4 th : 8 a.m.: Annual Memorial Mass 0 a.m. - closing: Final Business Meeting. With the Supreme Convention being held this close to the Wyoming border, it provides a great opportunity for many of our Wyoming Knights to participate in this annual event. Source: Supreme Council
Cowboy Bulletin August Page MEMBERSHIP Continued from page State Deputy Scott went on to explain this year s state membership goal: One () member from each Council each month. This effort started at the state meeting with ONE new member from each State Officer, and District Deputy by August st. It continues with ONE new member from each State Director and Chairman by September 0 th. By October st, each Grand Knight should bring in one new member. And, for the remainder of the year, each council should bring in one new member each month. I ask that all councils, aided by their District Deputy, begin planning their membership recruitment and retention programs now, and not wait until September or October. Encourage each council and member to meet this month! said Scott. We can t wait until September or October to get started! By then we would have lost three valuable months of recruiting. During the session, State Membership Director, Raoul Laganière presented the details of the State Membership Plan to the District Deputies and those present at the meeting. A copy of the monthly membership recruitment and program ideas was given to District Deputies for distribution to each of the Councils they service. An abbreviated copy of the PowerPoint presentation, with an outline of information given during the State meeting, was emailed to all District Deputies during July. Introducing the Icon or Logo, Laganière said: The remind us of the first step of our plan: membership recruitment should be uppermost in our minds, every day of the year. Laganière went on to explain, The sign reminds us to be positive and proactive in our recruitment planning and activities. The attitude and energy of the leader is usually reflected in the organization s attitude and accomplishments. The remaining part refers to our membership quota of one new member - per month - per council. Under this plan, a council and Wyoming could easily achieve their Supreme membership goals. Vivat Jesus! Raoul Laganière, Membership Director 20/202 CALENDAR JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN Circle of Honor 4 of 0 200/20 Membership Status Source: Supreme Council as of July,, 20 District # Net % of Gain Loss & goal Gain Goal - 0 0 0 0 2-0 0 0 0-20 0 0 0 0 4-9 0 0 0 0-0 0 0 0-4 0 4 2 7-0 0 0 0 0 8-9 0 0 0 0 HAVING TROUBLE GETTING INFORMATION FROM SUPREME? Could it be that Supreme has no idea who your elected officers or activity chairmen are? That s right! They won t know who your leaders and activity chairmen are until you tell them by submitting the following important reports. Report of Officers Chosen for the Term, Form #8 due July. AND Y.T.D STATE MEMBERSHIP Source: Supreme reports July, 20 Total: 2807 Gain: 4 Loss: 0 Net: 4 Goal: 9 Service Program Personnel Report Form # due August. The forms are available in your forms booklet or can be completed on line at www.kofc.org. Note: If you re not able to fill all positions, fill in what you can and send the report off. You can always fill those in later. Don t handicap your leaders by not receiving helpful program information.
Cowboy Bulletin August Page 4 Your Knights of Columbus Insurance Field Agents For Council 80 (Cheyenne Only) Ernest Cienfuengos Tel.: (970) 0-470 Email: Ernest.cienfuegosbaca@kofc.org For Councils: 228,27,244, 278,04,27,40,447,2, 724,74,8,94,97, 0027, and 29. Cory Cummings Tel.: (07) 240-2 Email: cory.cummings@kofc.org. For Councils:,204,2720, 2,477,,4,8,2, 7789,997,077 Jerome Jerry Hoefler Tels.: (800) 799-9 or (07) 40-099 Email: j0hoef@yahoo.com It is hard to believe that it is already August. I would like to thank you for the support that you gave the new State Officers. It is very much appreciated. The life blood of the Order is membership. The Supreme Council s goal, for the next ten years, is two million members. If every council brought in one member per month, that goal could be recognized in one year. Our State Deputy and Membership Chairman challenged all of the State Officers, District Deputies, Directors and Chairmen to sign up one new member within the next two months. This would give us a great start towards our goal. The concept of Membership is to think of membership every day, not just when we need new members to make our council s annual membership goal. I would like for all of you to also note, that I have a new email address: joewelte@centurylink.net. The old address is still effective, as it is my wife's, but please use the new one. I hope that you take the opportunity to witness the new third degree ceremony. It is very impressive. It will also make it easier for the third degree team to travel since there are fewer team members on this new team. State Per Capita and insurance bills have been mailed. Some of them may ask you to mail them to Don Scott, but please send them to me instead at: C. Joe Welte, P.O. Box 7, Lingle, Wy 8222. Please pray for the canonization of Fr McGivney C Joe Welte, State Secretary K of C Family Week August th - 4 th,20 The Family stands at the core of our Order s beliefs and ideals as a Catholic, family, fraternal service organization. We support the family in many ways. During this special week, Councils should plan family oriented activities. Here are some recommended program ideas: Sponsor a weekend family retreat. Conduct an outdoor rosary or Mass before a family picnic. Distribute Father Mc Givney prayer cards. Sponsor a family Mass with children participating as altar servers and family members as ushers and lectors. Hold a marriage vow renewal ceremony. Hold a memorial Mass for deceased members of the council family. This would be especially fitting on August 4 th, the anniversary of Fr. McGivney s death. Invite local seminarians or novices, especially those receiving support from your council to your Family Week activities. Encourage family visits to convalescent homes. Clean up litter and help your parish with outdoor maintenance. Host family sports event. Recruit new members!
Cowboy Bulletin August Page MEMBERSHIP / PROGRAM RESOURCES August Membership GK ensure every officer is working towards the goat to bring a new member into the Order by the end of October. Personally call on members and ask them if they have asked their one man to join yet. GK, and Membership Director communicate a strong positive membership message at business meeting. Plan a Parish Membership Drive in September. Order membership supply kit from Supreme. Obtain commitment from enough members to cover every door of the church with 2- men, and their wives and children. Identify a vibrant speaker for each Mass. Ensure that all Masses are covered. Schedule information session/open house within a week of the membership drive. Plan for multiple session. Plan for and hold a first degree within one week following your last session. Include your Field Agent and District Deputy. August Programs Execute Parish program Planned at July meeting. Hold an Open House/Information session. Involve council families wife and children activities. Participate in some family activities during Knights of Columbus Family Week, August th through 4 th. Obtain new contacts for the Membership Contact List during your family activities. Ask a new knight, their wife and children for the names of friends who might be prospective members. Plan a special event around the 0 year memorial of 9- (Blue Mass, Memorial Mass, etc.) Sponsor the 9- event as a parish event. Work with your Priest and include everyone who wants to help. Promote the Order during all planning and execution phases as the lead organization. Invite families to join us. September Membership GK, FS, and Membership Director review council roster to identify anyone not personally known or not active and personally call them. Welcome them back and ask them to ATTEND a special 9- celebration event. Create a special incentive for those who bring in a member by month s end. GK, focus on officers who have not attended lately and challenge them not to let their fellow council members down. Personally thank those who are participating. Execute your parish membership drive, information sessions, and st degree planned in August. Plan to host a 2 nd and rd Degree. Update your Membership Contact list. Continue adding to your membership contact list. GK, and Membership Director communicate a strong positive membership message at business meeting. September Programs Execute the 9- event planned at the August meeting. Plan family event during October. Center on Right to Life, Family, Marriage, Rosary, Adoration etc. Use Supreme literature and/or CIS materials to support the event. Trade mark the event as a KofC Sponsored event promote the Order. Establish a partnership with parish organizations, CCD programs, Youth Programs, RCIA, Adult formation, etc. Identify two man teams to do 2 on recruiting. Identify a family who might be willing to talk to other families about joining the Order. Identify a couple to speak with other couples about the Order. Identify young single knights to talk to other single men. Add names of new potential member to the membership Contact list.
Cowboy Bulletin August Page WYOMING 4 TH DEGREE HERE WE GO! August 8 th : An exemplification ceremony is scheduled to be held at the KofC Hall in Cheyenne. Refistration at :0 p.m. Exemplification at 7:00 p.m. I encourage all assemblies to send their candidates to this exemplification cereony. What an excellent way this would be to start the new Fraternal Year. August 27 th : Installation of Officers for assembly 20 will be held at St. Patrick Church, Wheatland. Ceremony starts promptly at 4:0pm. Presentation of Jewels of office and blessing will take place during the :0pm Mass, Dress for all 4 th degree members for this event is tux, 4 th degree pin, and social baldric. Your family and friends are cordially invited to attend this ceremony. On a parting note, my term as your Master for the District ends on the last day of this month. It has been my pleasure to serve you during this short time. Together we increased our 4 th degree membership by twenty one, not including those to be exemplified on August 8 th. Thanks to all Color Corps Commanders who implemented the long overdue and recent changes in the Color Corps procedures and manual requirements. It would not have happened without your understanding and support. Soon you will be seeing some new faces in the 4 th Degree. To begin with we welcome Ken Stockwell as our new Provincial Vice Supreme Master, and your new Master for the Wyoming District to be named at the Supreme Convention. I salute you, Sir Knights, Defenders of the Faith and Clergy, Patriots, and brothers All. May God continue to bless you and your family. Raoul Laganière, District Master Month Published 2 nd & rd Degree Schedules 20/202 Fraternal Year September 0, 20 (2 nd & rd ): Gillette Contact: Buddy Cater tel.: 07.299.44 September 7, 20 ( st,2 nd, & rd ): Laramie Contacts: Robert Alvarez tel.: 07.470.887 John Benedik tel.: 04.70.44 0 a.m. st Degree 2 p.m. 2 nd & rd to follow October, 20: (2 nd & rd ) Rock Springs Contact: Jim Borzea tel.: 07.0.7472 October, 20: (2 nd & rd ) Torrington/Wheatland Contacts: John Kaiser, tel.: 07.42.0 Jerry Hoefler, tel.: 07.40.099 January 2, 202: (2 nd & rd ) Cheyenne Contact: John Kaiser, tel.: 07.42.0 February 4, 202: (2 nd & rd ) Pinedale Contact: Ralph Trotter, tel.: 07.22.22 February 8, 202: (2 nd & rd ) Casper Contact: Bret Landenburger, tel.: 07.70.00 Steve Grves, tel.: 07.277.0 March 0, 202 (2 nd & rd ) Worland Contact: Jack Rogers, tel.: 07.27.772 NOTE: All planned degrees listed above are tentative until confirmed by Degree Chairman, Jerry Hoefler. Some schedules omitted due to space limitations will be listed in future issues. COWBOY BULLETIN SCHEDULES Remainder of 20 Calendar Year Articles by Bulletin Published September August 29 September October September 29 October November October 27 November December November 29 December January December 29 January 4 Cowboy Bulletin is a publication of the Wyoming Supreme Council and is published monthly at the State Website www.wyomingkc.org as indicated above. Submitt articles to Newsletter Editor, Loretta Drive, Wheatland, WY 8220 or emailed to: wyokcnews@gmail.com.