Thanks to the efforts of Father Michael J. McGivney, assistant pastor of St. Mary’s Church in New Haven and some of his parishioners, the Connecticut state legislature on March 29, 1882, officially chartered the Knights of Columbus as a fraternal benefit society. The Order is still true to its founding principles of charity, unity and fraternity. Show
The Knights was formed to render financial aid to members and their families. Mutual aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled and needy members and their families. Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works. The history of the Order shows how the foresight of Father Michael J. McGivney, whose cause for sainthood is being investigated by the Vatican, brought about what has become the world’s foremost Catholic fraternal benefit society. The Order has helped families obtain economic security and stability through its life insurance, annuity and long-term care programs, and has contributed time and energy worldwide to service in communities. The Knights of Columbus has grown from several members in one council to more than 15,100 councils and 1.9 million members throughout the United States, Canada, the Philippines, Mexico, Poland, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Panama, the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, Cuba, Guatemala, Guam, Saipan, Lithuania, Ukraine, and South Korea. Welcome to the 123rd Ohio Knights of Columbus State ConventionOn behalf of the State Officers, the Cleveland Convention Committee welcomes you to this year’s convention. We will be focusing on the future of the Ohio Knights, on building the Domestic Church, on enhancing the development of our Councils, putting our Faith Into Action and on the growth of our Brother Knights. The Convention will provide opportunities for fraternal bonding, leadership development and program building. The best councils, individual Knights, and fellow Catholics will be recognized for their achievements. Stay tuned for updates and watch your emails and USPS for the FIRST CALL letter. This is a convention that cannot be missed. See you there! Ladies LuncheonThe wives of the Officers and Board of Directors of the Knights of Columbus Supreme Council and the wives of the State Officers of the Tennessee State Council are planning a spectacular Ladies Luncheon opportunity. Gather with your new and reacquainted convention friends for lunch, socializing, and a nationally known speaker. Ladies LuncheonEventbrite Link Welcome ConcertCome join us at Nashville's famous Opry House as we celebrate the many accomplishments of our past fraternal year, followed by a must-see music performance by country music star and TV sensation Craig Morgan. Tickets are limited, so be sure to get yours now! Welcome ConcertEventbrite Link
Note: the secrecy page has a section titled “Convention Timeline (dates to watch)” which is fairly comprehensive. 2023 Convention AnnouncementsMore information will be available as announcements are made. “First weekend in May” is May 5-7, 2023 (not Mother’s Day weekend). Host District: District #2. 2022 Convention InformationThe State Convention of the Knights of Columbus Utah State Council was held in person in Ogden over the “first weekend” of May 2022. (May 6-7-8, 2022). District #1 is hosted, DD Andy Beck was the convention chairman. Meeting Agenda (PDF updated May 6th). Photos from the 2022 Convention. Greeting from the Supreme Knight – 2022 (17:50 Video) State Officers for 2022-2023: Supreme Convention Associate
Delegate and Alternates The following submissions were accepted as published: To Be A Patriot Award: Vietnam Replica Memorial Cleanup, Rt. Rev. Monsignor Patrick M. Cushnahan Assembly #1429, Faithful Navigator Pete Abercrombie. $1000 The Patriotic Scholarship of the Utah Fourth Degree Applications James A. Gannon, Assembly 3501 was the inaugural winner. It was a tough decision, even with only two applicants this first year. Scholarship Winners (from 5 entries from 5 councils): $1000 Salt Lake Council No. 602 Columbian Society Scholarship $1000 Dan Higgins Memorial Scholarship $1000 Utah KofC Endowment Scholarship Faith Program Award Family Program Award Community Program Award 602 – Catholic Day at Lagoon Life Program Award Chaplain of the Year Family of the Year Knight of the Year Note: The scholarship prize drawing winners were $500 to Chad Vargo (Council 5214), $300 to Bob Masse Jr. (Council 5414), and $200 to Frank Carmona (Council 12181). Thank you to all who supported the scholarships. Planning for the 2023 State Convention? Mark your calendar for May 5-6-7 (it’s not Mother’s Day weekend). Article in the Intermountain Catholic (has the winners). Note: More information is on the for members page (budget, 2021 convention minutes). 2022 Convention AnnouncementsMore information will be available as announcements are made. 2022.04.08 Convention Agenda (PDF). 2022.03.19 Ladies Activity Announcement (PDF). Tour at Hill Air Force Base Museum and/or lunch at the Union Grill in Ogden. Reservations required by 4/15. 2022.03.15 State Treasurer sent message with 2022-2023 Draft Budget (Utah Leaders Group) (PDF on secrecy page). 2022.03.14 State Secretary sent message with minutes from 2021 Convention (Utah Leaders Group). 2022.03.4 Letters of Intent (Message). State Deputy (Bill Kelly), State Secretary (Ryan Graveley), State Treasurer (Frank Carmona), State Advocate (Alex Tarazon, Bill McCauley), State Warden (None). 2022.03.03 Memo from Supreme Advocate on Resolutions (English, Spanish and French). 2022.02.25 Delegate Registration Link sent to Grand Knights, Financial Secretaries, and District Deputies. 2022.02.20: State Convention Requested Donation Guidelines (How Much Should My Council Give PDF). Funds requested by April 25th. 2022.02.01: Welcome letter (PDF) from District 1 Convention Committee (with deadline reminders). 2022.01.28: Convention meal reservations available (prefer online; or print the PDF form). Last date for meal reservations is Friday, 4/29. Payment is required to confirm reservations; if not paying online, make your selections online and mail a check before the deadline. 2022.01.18 Convention Hotel Booking (link) Comfort Suites Ogden Conference Center (2250 S. 1200 W., Ogden, UT, 84401, US). Group Number: BV31F5. Note: All rooms MUST be booked before Wednesday, Apr 20, 2022 (best before Friday, 4/15). After this date, the group room block is released to the general public and you will no longer have access to the special group rate ($96/night + tax). To book by phone, call 801-621-2545; ask for the Utah State Knights of Columbus group rate; May 6-8, 2022 – for one or two nights. 2022.01.05 Convention Advertising Booklet (and hospitality suite donation) Forms. Deadline is 3/31 (but you can have an extra day to Friday, 4/1). Note: the secrecy page has a section titled “Convention Timeline (dates to watch)” which is fairly comprehensive. 2021 Convention InformationThe State Convention of the Knights of Columbus Utah State Council was held virtually on Saturday, May 1, 2021 via GoToWebinar. State Officers for 2021-2022: Supreme Convention The following submissions were accepted as published: Scholarship Winners (from 6 entries from 4 councils): To Be A Patriot Award: Flag Retirement Ceremony; Rev. Msgr. Robert C. Pollock Assembly 3586; Faithful Navigator Joseph R. Bouley. Faith Award: “St. James the Just Faith Formation”; St. James Council 9849; Ogden; Grand Knight: Michael A Sweetland. Family Award: “Gifts of the Magi Angel Tree”; St. Rose of Lima Council 6010; Layton; Grand Knight: Dennis A Martinez. Community Award: “St. Francis Xavier School Support”; Bishop Hunt Council 5214; Kearns; Grand Knight: George H Jockisch. Chaplain of the Year: Father John S. Evans; St. Thomas More Council 11479; Saint Thomas More Parish; Cottonwood Heights. Family of the Year: Rafael & Laura Castillo
Family; Bishop Hunt Council 5214; Saint Francis Xavier Parish; Kearns. Intermountain Catholic article with the winners. 2021 Convention AnnouncementsThe convention links you wanted to find before the meeting:
A more complete timeline of convention deadlines is available here. 2020.10.12 DD11 Frank Lesar meets with his
Convention Committee. District 11 councils are 1129, 14764, and 15418. 2020 Convention InformationThe State Convention of the Knights of Columbus Utah State Council will be held virtually on Sunday, May 3, 2020 by phone (2:00 PM – 3:30PM); finalized meeting details will be sent to registered delegates by email. Contact State Secretary Nick with any questions. Convention Meeting Agenda (updated) ~ Special Rules of Order ~ Virtual State Council Meeting Procedures ~ Convention (Ad) Booklet State Officers for 2020-2021: Supreme Convention The following submissions were accepted as published: Saturday, May 30, 2020 the Award winners were announced through a virtual
meeting: To Be A Patriot Award: Wahlen Veteran’s Home Beatification Service Project; Rt. Rev. Msgr. Patrick M. Cushnahan Assembly 1429; Faithful Navigator: Andy Beck. Faith Award: “Adopt-A-Parish (Iraq)”; Saint Ambrose Council 15418; Salt Lake City; Grand Knight: Dick Hall. Chaplain of the Year: Monsignor Terence Moore; Saint Teresa of Calcutta Council 12181; Saint John the Baptist Parish; Draper. Family of the Year: Kevin MacGilvery Family; Saint Thomas More Council 11479; Saint Thomas More Parish; Cottonwood Heights. 2020 Convention Announcements2020.04.29: Recap of all state officer nominations and letters of intent. 2020.04.15: State Deputy Keller announces the convention will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2020 from 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Using the FLS Connect system by phone, only voting delegates will attend. 2020.04.14: State Convention Council Status Checklist is online at https://tinyurl.com/UT-KofC-Convention-Checklist 2020.04.12: State Warden Ryan extends reports deadline to Sat. 4/18/20 11:59 P.M. 2020.04.08: State Deputy Greg Keller requests State Officer and Supreme Convention Delegates be nominated by 4/17. 2020.04.04: Necrology and Perpetual Memorial online form, due by 4/15. 2020.03.23: State Deputy Greg Keller announces convention will be held virtually (no need for hotel rooms or meals) on Saturday, May 2. 2020.03.22: State Program Directory Ryan Graveley calling for convention reports by Sat. 4/11. Before the pandemic made it virtual, the host was to be District #10 councils 6010, 14399 and 16127. Led by District Deputy Peter Abercrombie and District Warden Michael Dannenmueller. 2019Convention HighlightsPICTURES are HERE (because it DID happen!) What a great weekend we all had at the 112th State Convention held at the Park City Marriott. Friday night’s Past State Deputy’s Dinner drew more attendees than anyone could remember from recent years, and emcee IPSD Andy Airriess’ “Know Your PSD” challenge game was a ton of fun. PSD Chuck Dover conducted a drawing from participants who contributed to the State Scholarship program. Winners were $200 3rd prize – Greg Keller, $300 2nd prize – Mr. Alvarado (Cedar City), and $500 1st prize – Debbie and Mac McManaman. Saturday morning started out with a Rosary, conducted by Faith Director John Valdez, and was attended by most of the delegates before the opening session. A greeting (DVD) by our Supreme Knight Karl Anderson and State Deputy Annual Report capped that session also attended by our wives. The morning’s business session highlights were remarks from our Supreme Representative, Jim Scroggin, followed by reports from our State Chaplain Fr. Erik Richtsteig, State Officers, District Master Frank Carmona, Insurance Agent Ken Huard, and State Chaplain Emeritus Fr James Blaine. Next were nominations for 2019-2020 state officers and 137th Supreme Convention alternates, Resolutions were passed (which only required minor edits – way to go State Advocate Bill Kelly), and passing of the 2019-2020 Budget as proposed (ditto way to go State Treasurer Mac McManaman and State Secretary Nick Nielson). After lunch, all topics were covered according to the agenda, including all eleven District Deputy reports. Saturday evening, a wonderful Mass was celebrated by Fr. Erik at St. Mary of the Assumption and attended by a large host of convention attendees. After returning back to the hotel, the Awards Banquet hosted 180 attendees. The banquet started with the presentation of colors and an inspirational ceremony “Transition from Regalia to the new Fourth Degree Uniform” was presented by the Honor Guard. Following dinner, this year’s awards were presented. The following is a recap of the winners:
Sunday morning started with a Memorial Mass celebrated by Fr Patrick Carley in the Hotel. The morning’s main event was the election of next year’s state officers. Here are the results for the upcoming year (reelected for a second term):
Jerry Angus conducted the prize drawing for the MS Avon Basket. A ladies name was drawn, and Jerry will contact her. The remaining agenda items were covered, and the convention closed at 10:45 AM. Many thanks to the Convention Committee and all those individuals who performed exceptionally to provide a most excellent convention for all the attendees. The next major state event will be the Organization Meeting to be held Saturday, 29 June hosted by Fr Escalante Council 1136 in Orem. Stand by as the details are ironed out. Convention InfoThe 2019 State Convention of the Knights of Columbus Utah State Council will be held on May 3-5 in Park City.The Convention Agenda (rev. 2019.04.27, “final”). Convention Hotel (Online Reservations) & Meal Reservation Information (PDF). Convention Booklet Advertisement Information (Council/Assembly and Businesses) (PDF). Online Meal Reservations and Payment. Several options for ladies activities on Saturday are available. See also: State Convention Deadlines and Timeline DeadlinesThe
2019 State Convention of the Knights of Columbus Utah State Council will be held on May 3-5 in Park City. State Convention Deadlines and Timeline |