Alaska Knights Of Columbus,News

2011-2012 1st Quarter meeting minutes

Wreath Across Alaska

Good Afternoon all Worthy Brothers,

We have an exciting and challenging program that stands before each and every one of us: to place 1,000 wreaths at the graves of our fallen veterans in the National Cemetery at Fort Richardson, plus 300 more in Sitka. This Wreaths Across America is a challenge that I feel confident the Knights of Columbus in Alaska can meet (and should be able to exceed)!

We are fortunate to have GK Marc Balnius take the lead as the Alaska State Council Program Chairman for this endeavor. Marc has had 4 years experience with this program, and he knows the ins, outs and requirements of this honorable program. Marc will get in touch with our ASC Webmaster Mr. Ed to put out as a "news flash" item for a statewide Community project. I expect the District Deputies will contact Marc NLT September 15, and to spread the news to their councils. I would also ask our Alaska District Master Brother George to do the same with our Assemblies.

All monies should be sent in the form of a check made out to " Wreaths Across America", which shall be tendered to our State Treasurer, Brother Ron Rheinhardt. Monies collected in District 3 councils and assemblies shall go to Sitka. Districts 1, 2, and 4 monies shall be for wreaths for Fort Richardson. The absolute deadline to post checks shall be October 31! The State Treasurer shall provide Brother Marc and me with a biweekly update of monies collected from our councils/assemblies , starting on September 30, again on October 14 and October 28. A final report needs to be sent to both Chairman Marc and me on November 3, with all checks sent directly to Marc.

Let us all get together behind this endeavor, and grow this program to show Alaskans how KofC honors our fallen veterans who served us so that we can live and remain free.

Vivat Jesus,

State Deputy Mike

Dear Worthy Alaska Knights - A letter from the State Chaplain

2011 Annual Bison Hunt Results

The winners of the 2011 Annual Bison Hunt Raffle were James Fueg of the Anchorage area and Jennifer & Craig House of Fairbanks. The winning tickets were sold by Councils 10798 & 12431. We wish to thank all who participated in this important fund raising event and remind you that we all are winners in helping charities around the great state of Alaska. Please join us again next year. Good luck and God bless you as well.

December 25, 2010 - State Deputy's Christmas Message

December 4, 2010 - News Flash – Knights of Columbus Alaska 2010 Raffle Results.

The Knights of Columbus in the State of Alaska recently conducted a raffle. Council 4859 managed the raffle and hosted the drawing. The winner had the option of choosing a small car or $10,000. On December 4 the drawing was conducted in the basement of Holy Family at 2 p m. State Deputy Michael Welch was unable to attend the check presentation and was represented by District Deputy Les Dennis. Grand Knight Larry Nakata presented the check to Marion Dawag whose father is a member of Council 4859.

Star Council Award

There are eighteen Knights of Columbus Councils in the State of Alaska. It takes a lot of work, teamwork, and persistence to be eligible for the Star Council award. Of the eighteen councils only three qualified in the 2009-2010 fraternal year for the award. Our Lady of the Snows Council 4859 was one of the three. District Deputy Les Dennis presented the award on 8 December to the Grand Knight Larry Nakata and Trustee Bill Bennet.

Alfred McCabe
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Announcing Alaska State Insurance Agent: Brother Alfred McCabe

Alfred Entered the Knights of Columbus in his home town of Laredo, Texas to council 2304. Since 1991 he has served his fellow Brother Knights in several official capacities District Deputy, Faithfull Navigator to the present as Insurance agent. He has been instrumental in the pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe Silver Rose devotion. Alfred has since 1994 had several roses made which are running from Canada consecutively throughout several of our States which then meet at Laredo International Bridge and hand them over to the Mexican delegation which in turn keep on running to deliver them to the Basilica in Monterrey N.L. Mexico on Dec 12th. This has been a tradition since 1960. Alfred is married to Rosa G. McCabe for the past 33 years they have four children Nathan, Rosa, Ashley and Alize McCabe.

Alfred has now been assigned as Insurance agent to the Great State of Alaska. He asks that any Brother needing of his services reach him at the following.

P.O. Box 1831
Bethel, Alaska 99559
907-545-2372 Cell
creativemccabe@sbcglobal.net alfred.mccabe@kofc.org

2009-2010 Alaska State Council Awards

Family of the Year: Eagle River John Forsting Council 9830, Marc Bolnius family, Marc, Caroline, Joseph, and Rachel.

Knight of the Year: Council 1760, John Monagle

Grand Knight of the Year: Council 13056, Ron Mathews

District Deputy of the Year: District 3 (Southeast Alaska) Leo DeMeo

Additional awards and submissions for 2009-2010

June 5, 2010 - News Flash – Knights of Columbus Supreme Board of Directors approves donation to assist with production a television commercial supporting the Alaska Parental Notification Ballot Initiative.

Today the Knights of Columbus Supreme Board of Directors approved a donation of $20,000 from the “Culture of Life” fund to help produce a television commercial supporting the Alaska Parental Notification Initiative.

On June 2^nd the Alaska Supreme Court ruled that the Alaska Parental Involvement Act, also known as Ballot Measure 2, can move forward and will be on the August 24th Primary Election. The measure would forbid a minor from getting an abortion without a doctor informing at least one parent before moving forward with the procedure.

The Knights of Columbus “Culture of Life” fund is a fund managed by Knights of Columbus Charities, Inc. to educate and foster a pro-life Culture of Life.

A communication from REPRESENTATIVE BOB LYNN - Alaska State Legislature
KofC LICENSE PLATES!