Raffle - Final push!!

Worthy GK and Raffle Chairman:

A reminder for the State Charity Raffle.

Please see the attached forms which need to be completed and returned to the raffle desk at the upcoming state convention on 5/19-5/20.  There are some key components to remember:

1) All council checks must be made out to the AZ Knights of Columbus Charities, Inc.

2) Both GK and Raffle Chair must agree and sign the 501(c)3 charity form and the % split of your charity dollars. NO CHANGES CAN BE MADE AFTER THE CONVENTION. 

3) All "Books" of tickets must be separated into individual tickets. Remove staple and separate.

4) All tickets must be stamped or marked with your council number on the back of the ticket.

5) NO CASH - Council Checks only.

6) Print out attached forms, complete them and you or your council representative should bring them to the convention to be turned in with the tickets and the council check(s).

7) If your council is not attending the convention (Strongly recommend that you or your representatives do attend), then please mail you separated and stamped tickets and council check to me at the following address to be received NO LATER than 5/16:

Dennis Sullivan

16832 S. 1st Drive

Phoenix, AZ 85045-0722

8) Winning tickets will be drawn at the convention banquet on Saturday 5/20 and winners will begin to be notified the next week. All winning tickets will be posted on the state website as soon as all winners are notified and confirmation of winners information is received. This usually takes 2 - 3 weeks.

9) STILL TIME TO SELL TICKETS UP TO THE VERY LAST MOMENT!!! SOME COUNCILS HAVE THEIR BEST WEEKS IN THE FINAL WEEKEND!!! 

God Bless you for your efforts and Your charity will appreciate you for this campaign!!!

Vivat Jesus,

Dennis P. Sullivan

AZ State Charity Raffle Director

e-mail: denpsulli@aol.com

480-201-5556

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Membership Memo - May 8, 2017

Greetings Worthy Grand Knights!

I want to thank you all for the hard work you have been putting in recruiting new members to the Order. We recruited 78 Members in April which is 1 more member than April last year. So far in May, we have added 24 additional Brother Knights to our ranks.  What a great first week for May!

We have about 8 weeks to go and still need to recruit at least 222 new members.  This is a big number, but I know with each of your councils' support, this is a number we can reach.  (If your council has not yet conducted a Spring Church Drive, get one scheduled ASAP!  It's not too late.  Church Drives work!)

Intake
Goal	Actual	Need	% of Goal
950	728	222	76.63%
Position =	26	out of 74

In addition to Membership, we need to grow the Order in Insurance and make our impact in Programs.  Combined with Membership growth, Insurance growth and Programs are needed to reach Star Council.  As of today, 8 Councils have reached their Membership and Insurance goals.  24 more have reached membership goals but need insurance numbers, 9 have reached Insurance and not yet Membership.  Your Field agent is a powerful resource for membership growth.  Work with him! Your Field Agent and Our General Agent, Nate Raso, are eager to help your councils make your goals and reach Star Council.

For the months of May and June the State Council will pay the State Per Capita dues for the July 1 billing for every new member that you bring in during these two months.  Remember if you earn Star Council Supreme will reward you with $4.50 for every active billable member on your roster.  Reach Star Council and get multiple rewards

Congratulations to those Councils that have reached (or almost reached) their goals.  I encourage you to continue working hard toward Star Council!  Don't miss Star or the Columbian Award by failing to submit a complete Form SP-7 or any other required form!  It's time to start getting those SP-7 forms submitted (even if some programs will be completed between now and the end of the Fraternal Year) in plenty of time to correct any deficiencies.

The following councils are at 75% or better net membership:

Council	Council Location	Mem %
1858	Douglas	250.00
12338	Scottsdale	250.00
14804	Cashion	225.00
14139	Tucson	225.00
13836	Tempe	183.33
14121	Tucson	183.33
9446	Mesa	180.00
1784	Nogales	171.43
13272	Oro Valley	162.50
10070	Sahuarita	140.00
8305	Yuma	137.50
1032	Prescott	136.36
10540	Gilbert	132.00
13719	Anthem	130.00
13278	Phoenix	128.57
11738	Glendale	127.27
16277	Chandler	125.00
12449	Scottsdale	125.00
13024	Luke Air Force Base	125.00
12708	Phoenix	120.00
13841	Eloy	120.00
15164	Nogales	116.67
1229	Flagstaff	116.67
8100	Bullhead	114.29
7465	Phoenix	107.69
9482	Chandler	105.26
5133	Tucson	100.00
14089	Marana	100.00
14621	Tucson	100.00
15704	Picture Rocks	100.00
11440	Peoria	100.00
14101	Queen Creek	100.00
10799	Sierra Vista	90.00
12164	Scottsdale	90.00
6627	Tempe	88.89
11675	Litchfield Park	87.50
11116	Carefree	81.82
11855	Tucson	80.00
9838	Wickenburg	80.00
12078	Show Low	80.00
12313	Scottsdale	77.78
11827	Chino Valley	75.00
3136	Casa Grande	75.00
9312	Scottsdale	75.00

Brothers, each of you are leaders in the Arizona Jurisdiction have a key role and responsibility to grow the Order in Arizona.  You Councils can only reach Star Council and the State can only reach Circle of Honor with your leadership.  Keep up the good work, and we can make it!

Fraternally,

Kevin McCarthy
State Membership Director
Arizona State Council
Knights of Columbus
Cell: (602) 684-8125http://www.azknightsofcolumbus.org
Be the Leader of Your Domestic Church

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Msgr Van Wagner Funeral

KNIGHTS PAY FINAL RESPECTS TO MSGR VAN WAGNER

15 Sir Knights in regalia from four Southern Arizona assemblies rendered final honors to Msgr Van A. Wagner Friday, 05 May 2017 at his funeral Mass at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church and Holy Hope Cemetery. 

In 1996, as pastor of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, it was Father Van Wagner who was the driving force in establishing the Knights of Columbus Francis J. Green Council # 11855.  He was the charter chaplain and active in the council even in his retirement.

 

IMG_3093  -  Knights serve as pall bearers

IMG_3109  -  Honor Guard escorts casket into church for visitation

IMG_3120  -  Double the guard for a priest

IMG_3135  -  Msgr Van’s funeral Mass entrance procession

IMG_3153  -  After funeral Mass, Knights salute as casket is loaded for trip to Holy Hope Cemetery

IMG_3154  -  Knights present sword as Msgr Van’s casket arrives

IMG_3161  -  Knights render final salute as Msgr Van’s casket is lowered into the ground.

 

Thanks

 

Rick

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2017 Arizona State Convention

Dear Brother Knights and Friends of the Knights of Columbus,

It’s that time of the year again and the Knights of Columbus annual Arizona State Convention is just around the corner. The convention is scheduled for May 19-20, 2017. It will be held at Scottsdale Plaza Hotel, located in Scottsdale, Arizona. You will find all the new updates and information listed below. The convention website is completely is under construction and will be ready soon.

Registration:
Click here to download the Full Registration packet.

Registration information and payment must be received no later than May 5, 2017.  Additional $10 will be assessed for Registration received after May 5, 2017.

Hotel:

Hotel accommodations must be made by the individual directly. Room reservations can be made calling the hotel directly at 800-832-2025 and identifying yourself as a Knight of Columbus or by going to this link:

http://bookings.ihotelier.com/bookings.jsp?groupID=1664394&hotelID=96928 

Hospitality Suites:

There are a limited number of suites available for hospitality rooms. You will not be allowed to book a hospitality suite directly through the hotel. Please contact the Convention Chairman, Bob Holsinger at telephone (480) 329-0815 or email at r_e_holsinger@msn.com for assistance in reserving one.

Convention Advertising:
Click here for Advertising Packet Only

Advertising in the Arizona State Convention Program Book is available. Email your ad to Julius Tiritilli at JulTiritilli@gmail.com. The preferred format for submission of advertising is a high resolution PDF file. But will accept other forms as well (JPG, AI, or EPS files). All advertising must be submitted no later than April 16, 2017.

If you have any questions regarding the convention registration or website, please contact either:

Bob Holsinger    Convention Chairman          (480) 329-0815

Bill Drummey    Convention Co-Chairman    (480) 460-2727

I hope you will be as excited for the upcoming convention as we are. Thank you for your participation and we look forward to seeing you in Scottsdale in May.

Vivat Jesus!

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