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Monthly Message for May from State Deputy
Don McBride
“So that the world
may know new hope”
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Kennewick, WA - May 2012
Happy State Convention! It is hard to believe that the
time for our annual convention is upon us already. It’s time to celebrate our successes,
enjoy some fraternity with new friends and old friends, and recharge our batteries
by seeing the results of our works at the local, state, and Supreme level. We have
several exciting features at this year’s convention including an adoration chapel
on Friday and Saturday, and a luncheon and workshop for council chaplains on Thursday.
One new thing that we are implementing, after receiving multiple requests in the
past few years, is a slight change to the open caucus procedures on Friday. We will
be providing an opportunity for candidates for state office or for delegate positions
to the Supreme Convention to deliver a short (1 minute for delegate candidates or
2 minute for officer candidates) presentation on why they should be considered for
election. This is separate from the normal nominations which will be presented as
usually by seated delegates on Saturday. So, if you are interested in being considered
for candidacy on Saturday, you are highly encouraged to be present for the Open
Caucus on Friday, and be ready with a concise and informative presentation. I look
forward to seeing you all soon and having a great convention!
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From the State Treasurer
Ed Parazoo
"I sound like a broken record..."
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Please click
HERE
to see if you are missing report submissions
The Exemplification Fund status can be found on the state
website
here..
Please check it out and get back to me. If you think there is an error or you have
questions send me an email....else send a check to the State Secretary for payment
in full. Thanks for your kind attention to this most important matter. And lastly,
hope each of you are enjoying this Blessed Christmas Season. As we look towards
the new calendar year, let us be reminded that we are half way into our Fraternal
Year......are you where your council needs to be? Is your council positioned to
be the best it can be? Do you need help in any area? We have chairman waiting for
you to call them so they can assist!!!
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From the State Chaplain
Rev Jamie Chacon
"Love and Gratitude Gifts to Give"
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During this time of Christmas and gift giving, let us take
a moment to reflect on the meaning of gifts by slightly moving away from the images
of stores crowded with people, prices, etc. Let us think of what a gift simply means.
From my point of view, a gift should consist of two qualities to really be considered
a real gift: One, it must be something given out of free will showing affection,
appreciation or gratitude; Second, when a gift is given, one should only show happiness
and not expect to receive anything in return. Because of these two qualities, I
believe that there are many gifts that are far from the above mentioned because
it is more of an investment or trade or to put it in other words, it is something
materialistic that entails compensation. From the point of view of the person who
receives a gift, some ideas should also be put into consideration: First, one should
recognize with appreciation that a gift is above all else a sign of affection and
gratitude and in that sense worth more than its monetary value and second, using
the gift in a way of honoring the person that gave us the gift.
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Washington State Council Silver Knight Award
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"By the Power vested in me by the State Deputy, Washington State Council, Knights
of Columbus, I dub thee “A Silver Knight,” entitled to all the Honors of Your Title,
hereafter and forever more; and you are herewith charged with forming other Knights
under your care in the duties of Silver Knighthood so they may, one day, join you
in earning the title, distinction and honors of a Silver Knight!"
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Read All About it...
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KCIC CHRISTMAS CARD OVERSTOCKED SALE
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Overstocked KCIC Christmas Cards from 2011 are now On sale at a reduced price.
Click
HERE
review those available and
HERE
for the prices. Please no Orders for less than ten individual boxes. In addition
to The card cost you will be billed for the actual cost of the Shipping. In addition
to the cards shown, I have a Few Spanish cards available (not listed). Give me a
Call for large orders. We may be able to work out a Large quantity price. John Walker,
2011 KCIC Chair
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Keys to a Successful Council
Information from Colbert Council #8872
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The Colbert Council has created an outline with supporting articles for taking a
council to the next level of success. We published the overview last month in the
bulletin. Below are the supporting articles.
Program
DOCX
PDF
Communication
DOCX
PDF
Membership
DOCX
PDF
Resolutions
DOC
PDF
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Announcing 2012 Annual Washington State Convention ***UPDATED***
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The Annual Washington State Knights of Columbus Convention will be held May
17 - 20 in Spokane, WA..
You can make your hotel reservations with Red Lion on-line
here
State Deputy Letter to Delegates
PDF
DOC
Convention Registration Form
PDF
DOC
Convention Agenda
PDF
DOC
Ladies Agenda
PDF
DOC
Welcome Letter to Ladies
PDF
DOC
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From the State Advocate
Bob Baemmert
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...from the desk of the State Advocate!
My Brothers,
It's TAX-TIME! For us in our personal lives we all know
what that means. For your council, this is the time that you get to tell the IRS
that your Council is TAX-EXEMPT by fling the appropriate version of the Form 990.
For most councils this is just a Form 990-N e-Postcard. See the requirements below.
If your council fails to report the correct Form 990 for three consecutive years,
then you end up having to re-apply...COSTLY, TIME-CONSUMING AND ANNOYING. I'm sure
those 13 Councils still trying to to recapture their Tax-Exempt Status would agree.
Council gross receipts $50,000 or less file 990-N e-Postcard
Council gross receipts $50,001-$199,999 file Form 990-EZ
Council gross receipts $200,000 or greater, or total assets in excess of $500,000
file the long Form 990
All the Resolutions that were submitted for the State Convention are now in the
State Secretary's possession. Instead of incurring the cost of mailing the Resolutions
to each Council, we have included them in this month's bulletin for everyone to
review. YOUR COUNCIL WILL NOT BE MAILED A SEPARATE COPY!
Finally, I am really looking forward to the State Convention this year. I always
enjoy catching up with all of the great friends that I have made in the Knights
of Columbus.
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From the State Secretary George Czerwonka From the State Secretary George Czerwonka
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PER CAPITA ASSESSMENT DUE
Please quickly respond to your Council’s “PER CAPITA” assessment
mailed the past week by sending your council check to my attention using this address…PO
Box 1627, Veradale, WA 99037-1527.
The $9.00 per member assessment is due upon receipt and
is payable without your council vote.
BISHOP’S CAMPAIGN
Your State Council Officers voted to give a 25% share of
the “PENNIES FOR HEAVEN” grant this past year to Bishop White Seminary. With our
offering of prayers and financial support for the Bishop’s Campaign, we will be
doing our part in keeping Bishop White Seminary a center for evangelization and
priestly formation for the next 100 years. The continued support of our Archbishop
and Bishops in this very serious need is a burden we can all help to resolve with
a Council Pledge.
I invite you to join your State Officers and their families
in becoming part of this effort too by adding your personal support through a tax-deductible
donation. Please make your checks payable to “BISHOP WHITE SEMINARY” and mail them
to my address at….. PO BOX 1627, Veradale, WA 99037-1627.
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District Deputy Director
John Wallace
"EXPECT TO WIN"
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I recently received a communication from District Deputy
02 Tommy Rosati, which was sent to all key members of his District concerning membership.
I have added his communication to my letter this month.
At the Summer meeting I suggested that you write out your
goals for the District. Hopefully you did this. If not, there is still time. DD
Rosati has committed to his goals for District 2 and how to achieve these goals.
A District Deputy reminds me of the Chief of an American
Indian tribe. We think of the Chief as a very powerful leader. However, in truth,
he has no control over the life, limbs or liberty of his subjects, nor other power
whatsoever; excepting that of INFLUENCE and PERSUASION. The Braves follow him and
listen when he speaks or advises because of his leadership not his management. He
becomes a Chief because of his virtues in war and his dignity. He leads by the way
he lives, not by power but by INFLUENCE.
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St. Joseph, pray for the Knights.
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