GET READY!
The 2022 State Convention of the Iowa Knights of Columbus is COMING!
We have a number of Knights joining us both in-person and virtually for a weekend of great joy as we Take Our Candles and Light the World through our charitable causes, our fraternal bonding, and our spiritual renewal.
To view our various public events, please click on one of the links below.
For details around the state council business meeting, please visit http://iowakofc.org/annualmeeting.
HYATT REGENCY CORALVILLE HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER
(300 E 9TH ST , CORALVILLE, IOWA 52241)
Parking in lots around the Convention Center
Wireless Internet provided
Raffle Ticket Information
10 WINNERS OF ALL CASH PRIZES
GRAND PRIZE--$1000 CASH
2ND PRIZE-------$500 CASH
EIGHT ADDITIONAL $100 CASH PRIZES
Encourage seeking donations from your councils & churches to help support the convention. For more tickets or questions contact Bob Thys at robertthys1939@gmail.com
SILENT AUCTION:
Bring a “Basket” that has items that have a theme or represent your council. Baskets will be auctioned off, with the proceeds helping support various Knights of Columbus charities. The council whose basket is auctioned off for the highest amount will win $100. Show your council pride and personality by bringing an auction basket to the convention. Click HERE to see current silent auctions items. For additional information, contact Bill Wieland at bwielandcardinals@gmail.com
4th DEGREE REGALIA RAFFLE
There will be two sets of new 4th degree regalia raffled off at the State Convention. For a $10 “donation” you will receive an opportunity to win a new set of regalia, with an estimated value of $450-$500. Raffle tickets will only be available at the state convention hotel and you MUST be present to win. The drawing will be held on Friday Night, April 29th.
LOCAL COMMUNITY HELP
There will be a couple opportunities for Knights and families to help out local community organizations. Delegates, families, and brother Knights are asked to bring non-perishable food for the local food pantries and also to bring their pop tops for the Ronald McDonald House in Iowa City.
Ladies are asked to bring personal care / Hygiene items to be donated to local organizations serving women in need. (full size or travel size are acceptable) You can take your donated items to the Women’s registration table or to the women’s Luncheon. Thank you for helping women in need!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
There are several opportunities to help out at the convention. Volunteers are needed to assist with hospitality (setup, providing goodies), registration directing traffic, youth activities and adoration. Click on the LINK or scroll down to sign up.
Submit your delegates
Meals, Ladies Activities, Youth Activities
Book your Room
Convention Forms
View the Schedule
Delegate Credentials
Each Council is entitled to send two members in the third degree to serve as the official delegates, who could be eligible for a per diem and mileage provided they participate in the required business meetings. Mileage is $0.15 per mile round-trip from the council headquarter city to the convention site. Per-diem is $130 for the duration of the state council meeting.
A reduced per-diem will be provided to those who do NOT stay at one of the official convention hotels.
Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center
This hotel is a savvy retreat on the banks of the Iowa River one mile from the University of Iowa. Enjoy international restaurants, luxury retailers, and brewpubs all within walking distance of the hotel. This energetic haven at a beautifully scenic locale is a convenient home base for business or leisure traveling.
Cost is $99.00, excluding tax.
Click HERE to make your reservation for the Hyatt hotel. Please use the code G-KNIC to get our rate!
Please call (319) 688-4000 to make a reservation via phone. Make sure you mention Iowa Knights of Columbus to get our group rate.