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Monthly Message for April from State Deputy
Don McBride
“So that the world
may know new hope”
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Kennewick, WA - April 2013 Happy and Blessed Easter!
I pray that you’ve all had a fruitful Lenten season and have now shared the joy of Easter with your loved ones.
March proved to be a very busy but bountiful month, starting with the outstanding Seattle Men’s Conference in
Monroe, and followed closely by a 100 th Anniversary of the presence of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas in
Spokane, a Hispanic Recruitment event in Des Moines, the Tri-Cities Encounter in Pasco/Kennewick, Catholic
Advocacy Day in Olympia, and the State Free Throw Competition in Yakima. Every one of these events
represented a significant effort by many people, and although I racked up a few miles on my truck getting to all these events and a few
additional side trips along the way, I can honestly say that this was one of the most fruitful months I’ve enjoyed as your State Deputy. I
offer my sincere thanks to all I encountered along the way and all who worked to make these events successful. more...
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From the State Treasurer
Ed Parazoo
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Please click
HERE
to see the current form submission status and
HERE
for the exemplification fund report. UPDATED PLEASE READ!!!
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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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August 2012
Mark Walsh, Council 8576 Camano/Stanwood
Steve Palmer, Council 763 Everett
John Reed, Council 763 Everett
Don Boe, Council 763 Everett
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Read All About it...
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From the State Advocate
Bob Baemmert
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...from the cluttered desk of the State Advocate!
FS’s SUBMIT YOUR 990’S
In the last few years, we as an Order have seen some changes from the IRS. One of those changes is their insistence that we file an annual 990 Form whether that is the 990–N Postcard (most of us) the 990-EZ or the 990 long form. Regardless of which form is used, it is important that this get done. Failure to comply results in a council loosing their tax-exempt status and that is really not a good thing. To re-apply takes quite a bit of time and effort and now quite a bit of money- $800. Avoid all of that by simply filing the Form 990 yearly. Now is the time! If you have questions call your State Advocate.
CONVENTION RESOLUTIONS
We have a number of interesting Resolutions to vote on during the State Convention. Thank you to the Councils who took the time to write one and to have it approved by your Council. On April 15th, copies of the Resolutions will be distributed to the Councils; the Council then reviews them and advises their delegates on how to vote. The resolution is then voted on at the State Convention.
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Supreme Press Release: Knights of Columbus Launch Prayer Campaign During Papal Transition
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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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Keys to a Successful Councill
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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| 2012 State Service Program Award Winners
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The 2012 Knights of Columbus Washington State Council service program award
submissions are available below. These winning program award submittals
are being sent to Supreme Council for further competition. Congratulations!
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