THANKS FROM STATE DEPUTY

Worthy Grand Knight Brother Peter:

I thank you for the hospitality shown me during my visit to your Council on October 17th. I applaud you for following protocol in the setup of your meeting room and the way you conducted your meeting.

I encourage you to continue with your many programs and especially membership recruitment to ensure the survival of your Council and it's support for your parish and community.
Fraternally,

Brother Baden
State Deputy

STATE DEPUTY TO BE GUEST SPEAKER AT OCTOBER MEETING

Worthy State Deputy, Brother Baden Clouter will be the special guest speaker at the St. Paul's Knights of Columbus general meeting on October 17th.

We will pray the Rosary at 7:00, followed by our regular meeting. Refreshments to follow

The dress code is in effect. 

Here is our Worthy Sate Deputy's Bio:

 

Baden was born in Carmanville in 1946 and moved to Stephenville in 1957.  He became a convert in 1987.  Brother Baden became a member of the Knights of Columbus on May 1, 1988.  In 1969 he married to Bonnie and they have two children, Cherrie and Sheldon.  They also have the privilege of enjoying four grandchildren, Jacob, Kaia, Brooklyn and Camden.

He started serving on OLPH Council Executive in 1989 and served on that Executive every year up to the time of being elected to the State Board.  He has served as a Trustee, Deputy Grand Knight, Recorder, Lecturer, Membership Director, Admissions Committee Chairman and Program Director. He served three (3) consecutive terms as Grand Knight from 2002 to 2005. 

Brother Baden was also Knight of the Year in 1994-1995.  He was chosen as Knight of the Month on eleven occasions since he became a member of the Knights of Columbus.  He was selected Sir Knight of the Year in OLPH Assembly for 2010.  He and his family received the Provincial Family of the year in 1991 and OLPH Council received many awards under his leadership.

Brother Baden joined the Fourth Degree on May 14, 1989.  He served as Faithful Navigator for four (4) terms from 1992-1996.  He also served as Faithful Captain. Brother Baden was appointed District Deputy for 2005-2006 and reappointed for 2006-2007. 

Brother Baden was elected to the Position of State Warden at our State Convention in 2007 and was re-elected to that position at the Convention 2008.  In July of 2008 he was appointed to the position of State Advocate by the State Executive. Brother Baden was elected to the position of State Treasurer at our State Convention in 2009 and re-elected in 2010.  He was appointed to the position of State Secretary by the State Executive in March 2011.  Brother Baden was elected to the position of State Deputy at our Convention May 2011 and re-elected in May 2012.

SEPTEMBER FIRST DEGREE

Hello all,

We have a First Degree scheduled for Sunday 30 September at St. Paul's 2:30 for 3 PM.

We need all degree team members to attend.

Please RSVP with regrets if you cannot attend?

All candidates are welcome, so talk to your prospects and get them to attend if possible.

Best regards as always,

Derm

MOTION 312

Below you will find a link to a poll being conducted by the Calgary Herald asking if the Federal Government should have a full and open debate on Motion 312.  Please circulate this link to your membership and ask as many members as possible to vote in this poll.

Please take this opportunity to have our message heard!

VOTE HERE

SEPTEMBER EVENTS

 

DATES TO REMEMBER:

Sep 01            Flea Market, St. Paul’s Gym

Sep 12            Executive meeting, Foyer of St. Paul’s Church

Sep 15            Regional Leadership Seminar, Mt. Pearl

Sept 19           First meeting of the fall, Foyer of St. Paul’s Church

Sept 30           First Degree. St. Paul’s Church.

·      The new council will be sworn in on a date to be confirmed  in the first two weeks of September.

·      The Kids Eat Smart Program will resume in September. If you have the time to volunteer, please do so.

·      Adoration will begin again in the fall.