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Knights In Action
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State Substance Abuse Contest
Pictured is Michealla Garringer receiving her awards as winner of the State Substance Abuse
Contest in the 12 to 14 age group in both the drug abuse and the alcohol abuse catagories.
Pictured with Michaella are Bill McNulty DD#31 , Bob Sinclair Grand Knight Council 2818 and
Mark Armstrong Past Grand Knight.
A Live Nativity sponsored by St. Francis of Assisi Council 12422
The Live Nativity was held in conjunction with No Room at the Inn, which raises awareness and funds to support St. Joseph Emergency Shelter--the only family shelter in the Des Moines area. The shelter is supported by Catholic Charities.
Click here for more photos!
Columbian Squires Circle 5174
Shown are the Columbian Squires Circle 5174 members with the charter which is on display in the school where the Squires meet. The charter was formally presented at the annual Christmas Party of Council 10069.
Front row (left to right): Eric Fischer, Steven Stierman, Tyler Nemmers
Middle row: Pat Clausen, Sam Bonfig, Nick Rollins, Brandon Schetgen, John Uhal, Chief Counselor Vince Meis
Back row: Chris Iverson, Blake Neebel, Nick Hannan, Tony Callahan, Kevin Duggan
Cedar Falls Council 4516 Remembers Priests
The Msgr. Mauer Council 4516 feels very proud to be able to
do something special for the priests in their area. Click here
to see what they have been up to!
Pro-Life Rally in Des Moines
Iowa Knights of Columbus State Deputy Mike Gaspers addresses the group at a Pro-Life Rally held on the
west steps of the State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, January 22, 2008. Mike spoke to the group
during the 11:00 - 11:30 prayer vigil along with several other speakers. All visited with the group in
attendance on abortion and the problems caused since the Roe Vs Wade ruling 35 years ago.
Click here
for more photos!
January 9, 2008 - Winter Special Olympics
The 4th Drgree Honor Guard were present the evening of January 9, 2008 in Dubuque
for the opening of the Winter Special Olympics. Click
here for more photos!
Iowa Family of the Month
Council 2008 held a 1st degree.
District Deputy David Larsen presented the Ron and Lorna
Loutsch family of Council 12448 in Akron the Iowa Family of the month Bible. Picture are (L-R)
Tim, Daniel, Lorna, Roger, Ron and Bradley.
Council 2008 1st degree
Council 2008 held a 1st degree.
Pictured are the new members: Front Row: Austin Bell, Patrick Gent,
Randy Osweiler
Back row: Matthew Hora, Kyle Cole, Tyler Friese, Dustin Schneider, Brendon McNulty
Coats for the Needy
Every year, Saint Mary of Nazareth Council 11643, Des Moines, Iowa, collects coats for the needy.
(We have a collection box in the gathering area of our church.) On December 22nd, we took 15 - 20 large
garbage bags filled with coats to the Churches United Shelter.
To the untrained eye, this is merely
a bunch of guys taking coats to a homeless shelter. Where did these coats come from? Who were those guys?
And why did this motley crew give up a Saturday morning on a very cold day to take these coats to the
Churches United Shelter?
Where did these coats come from? The coats came from the generous parishioners
of Saint Mary of Nazareth Catholic Church. These people took the time to search their respective homes and bring
various forms of outerwear to the gathering area of our church. In fact, we got so many coats that the collection
box was constantly overflowing.
And who are these men? They are members of the Knights of Columbus. Saint
Mary of Nazareth Council 11643. They include: Tim Bunkers, Dave Greiner, Pat Kelly, Kraig Klopfenstein,
Randy Lehman, Dan Maxcy, Pat O'Keefe, Glen Oglia, Dave Shetler, and an unseen photographer. Also helping were
3 children: Kraig Klopfenstein's son Pat, Dave Shetler's daughter, Marissa, and Tim Bunkers' son, Mitchell.
See the attached picture.
Why did these men (and children) give up their Saturday morning? Their motivation
stems from our four core principles: charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism. And as St. Paul tells us, the
greatest of these is charity. Indeed, while exercising the principle of charity, we were exercising one of the
Corporal Works of Mercy, to clothe the naked. (The others deal with feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless,
visiting the sick and imprisoned, and burying the dead. See section 2447 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.)
Finally, it is important to point out that we were blessed in the process. We worked together (unity). We
laughed and joked a lot. We enjoyed each other's company. We grew a bit closer together (fraternity). And our Country
is a bit stronger for our efforts (patriotism). You can't buy these benefits at any price.
Christmas Party Collection
Members of the Fourth Degree Assembly 1607 Spencer IA took a collection at the December Christmas
Party and donated it to Louis Dahlman of Everly IA. Louis was serverley injured in IRAQ last May 19 2007 when
his vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb. Members pictured from left to right. mike Skonhovd, Denny Linn and Paul
Veit presenting check to Louis Dahlman with his Mother Kay Stockdale.
Knight of the Month
District Deputy Dave Larsen presented the Iowa Knight of the Month shirt to Kim Cook of Council 13000.
Council 7294 Squires Live Nativity
Mt. Pleasant Council 7294 Squires brave the weather over Christmas Live Nativity "drive-by" in Central Park.
The Squires put on the "Reason for the Season" Friday evening, December 21, and Sunday afternoon, December 23.
Catholic Radio
Dave Dixon of SS John &Paul, Altoona presents a check for $1000 to John Putbrese of KWKY Catholic Radio.
The council feels it is a very important to promote this Catholic ministry.
Keep Christ in Christmas Nativity Set
Marian Council 3893 – Vinton, Iowa is making these weather proof white PVC foam Nativity sets as part of
their “Keep Christ in Christmas” Campaign. They got the idea from another KC Council in Algonquin, Illinois.
Its another example of Brother Knights exchanging ideas for the betterment of society.
Pictured from Left to right are Brother Knights: Merle Roths, Mike Pettinger, Jeff Long & Tom Husnik
Knight of the Month
Disctirct Deputy Dave Larsen presented the Iowa Knight of the Month shirt to Roger Loutsch (the February 2007 winner)
at the Akron council #12448 meeting. Pictured is Roger (wearing the shirt) and Dave. According to Dave, "Roger is
one of the hardest working members of the Akron bunch and really appreciated the shirt".
1st Degree Team
Fr. Tom Pfeffer council 1st degree team. Only a council for less than 6 months and already the degree team is
certified. GK Antonio Banuelos middle back. District Deputy Kibbie middle front.
All councils need to
be as pro active about getting their team certified!
June Family of the Month
David Larsen presented the Family of the Month bible to Terry and Lynnette Clarey of Akron council 12448.
They were selected as the June Family of the Month.
May Family of the Month
David Larsen presented the Family of the Month bible to Mark and Nancy Wynia of Rock Valley. They were the
May Family of the Month.
Double Star Council and Contest of Champions awards
Pictured are State Deputy Mike Gaspers, current GK Ralph Lindacker with the Double Star Award, IPGK Eldon
Merfeld with the Contest of Champions Award, Fr. Bakewell.
This is such a great story. The Parishes
around LaMotte all closed and the council sold their hall. It seemed that they would close. Bro. Merfeld
wouldn't give up and with DD Thiesen's help moved the council location to the Key West Parish. Fr. Bakewell
and the parish council welcomed them with open arms. The Archbishop weighed in with his approval. At their
first membership drive they netted 26 new members resulting in a powerful degree and earning them this
Contest of Champions award for 337% net membership growth.
Star Council
District Deputy Roy Tangeman, presents Grand Knight Don Reichenauer of North Linn Council 12136 with the
Star Council award. The award was presented at the annual parish cluster picnic, which is sponsored by the
North Linn KC Council. Iowa State Council Church Activities Chairman, Ken Bauer (L) and Council Chaplain
Fr. Wayne Droessler look on.
2007 Iowa Religious of the Year
District Deputy Roy Tangeman (L) and Iowa State Council Church Activities Chairman, Ken Bauer (R) recently
presented the Iowa Knights of Columbus State Council 2007 Iowa Religious of the Year award to Sr. Anne Kisting,
pastoral associate of the North Linn parish cluster of Central City, Coggon and Praireburg. Council 12136
nominated her for the award. The Knights of Columbus are dedicated to honoring religious sisters, brothers,
priests and lay ecclesial leaders by recognizing the important roles these individuals fulfill and how they
contribute to the vitality of a faith community. The awards were presented at the annual parish cluster picnic,
which is sponsored by the North Linn K of C Council.
2007 Iowa Chaplain of the Year
District Deputy Roy Tangeman (L) and Iowa State Council Church Activities Chairman, Ken Bauer (R) recently
presented the Iowa Knights of Columbus State Council 2007 Iowa Chaplain of the Year award to Fr. Wayne Droessler
pastor of the North Linn parish cluster of Central City, Coggon and Prairieburg. Fr. Droessler is also the chaplain
for the North Linn K of C Council 12136. Council 12136 nominated Fr. Droessler for the award. The Knights of
Columbus are dedicated to honoring religious sisters, brothers, priests and lay ecclesial leaders by recognizing
the important roles these individuals fulfill and how they contribute to the vitality of a faith community. The
award was presented at the annual parish cluster picnic, sponsored by the North Linn K of C Council.
District 44 and 45 Prolife Signs
District 44 & 45 Deputies Zip Mettenburg and Marty Fox joined forces to install a prolife sign on the Avenue of the
Saints as you enter Iowa, at mile marker 1, from Missouri. The sign was installed and paid for by Councils from
Fort Madison, Keokuk, Houghton, and Mt. Pleasant. Donations were also received from J.J. Nichting and
Steffensmeier Welding, Pilot Grove.