By: Gary Merritt - Mon, Aug 15, 2022 11:07 AM

Posted For: Council #10724

Saturday August 13 Fifteen Brother Knights, ten from Au Lac Council # 10724 and five from Our Lady on the River Council #856 spent several hours rebuilding a deck and ramp, power washed the house, did maintenance work on the air and furnace units, and trimmed the yard at a homebound person's house. This is what the Knights are all about - Charity, Unity and Fraternity, in service to our families, church and communities.

Here's a before photo and an after photo.

By: Gary Merritt - Thu, Aug 4, 2022 3:46 PM

Posted For: Council #2168

Join in an evening of fun of playing Euchre while raising money for a great cause.

By: Gary Merritt - Sun, Jul 24, 2022 8:20 AM

Posted For: Council #13475

The 10th Anniversary downriver Knights Cruise!  The prequel, and fundraiser, to our annual Downriver Knights Family Picnic was held on Tuesday, July 19, 2022.  One hundred and fifty of us (representing 8 KofC councils) gathered on the Diamond Queen this year as the Diamond Jack had been sold (and is currently doing tours up in Charlevoix).  We went north up the Detroit River, enjoying the breeze and viewing the sites, such as the new supports of the Gordie Howe bridge.

From the feedback received everyone had a great time onboard while enjoying pizza, veggies, cookies, assorted libations, and the serenading by Pamala Jackson.  We were also accompanied by our Worthy Immediate Past State Deputy Walter Winkle and his wife Karen, and State Treasurer Charlie McCuen and his wife Pamela. My weather prediction this year was slightly off… when tickets for the event went on sale in May I predicted 78 degrees and clear, sunny skies.  When we docked it was 80 degrees, and still clear…but not as sunny.
Plan on joining us next year and having a great time while supporting our annual Downriver Knights family picnic!  And don't forget...this year's picnic is Saturday, August 27th at Centennial Farm. 

 Jeff Dombrowski PGK/FDD

Sacred Heart Council 13475

By: Gary Merritt - Wed, Jul 20, 2022 1:04 PM

Posted For: Council #6223

John Mosko K of C #6223 19th Annual Charity Golf Outing

By: Robert Smith - Mon, Jul 11, 2022 8:05 AM

Posted For: District #

Congratulations to the 2021–22 Michigan Kalamazoo District 406 Award winners. The District recognizes Knights and families for their services not only for council and parish activities but for community as well.

The Knight of the Year is awarded to Phil LaVoy of St Augustine Cathedral Council 15439 and the Family of the Year is awarded to Jim and Bonnie Heffernan Bishop Markiewicz Council 1616.

Pictured - Bob Smith FDD 406, Fr. Bob Creagan Diocese Chaplain, Phil LaVoy, and Jim & Bonnie Heffernan.

By: Gary Merritt - Tue, Jun 21, 2022 8:19 AM

Posted For: Council #10992

All the effort and volunteer hours to put together the Annual Golf Scramble by Holy Family Council 10992 was well worthwhile. Thanks to all the volunteers, the golfers, sponsors of tees, the dinner and the raffles. You made it possible to present a check to HELP Pregnancy Aid of $28266.70 for their Expanding Our Possibilities project.

By: Patrick Smiggen - Mon, Jun 6, 2022 9:58 AM

Posted For: District #

Our recently formed Saint Thomas the Apostle Knights of Columbus Council #19790 completed their first service project Saturday, May 21. It was a great beginning to their service work. A habitat garden was installed along the eastern section of the wood fence adjacent to the parking lot.

Many thanks to all the Knights who worked extremely hard to complete the project and to their families who allowed their absence on a busy and beautiful Saturday: Jamie Boyle, Eric Bridge, Bob Herwaldt, Jim Herwaldt, Jim Milanowski, Sean Parini, Steve Strobel, John Salan, Steve Sumner, Marc Wadaga, Nick Wolfram, and David Yocca.

Thanks also to: Deanna Geelhoed and the Plaster Creek Stewards, who provided the native plants and other materials and loaned some of the tools, Kristen VerHage VanVuuren, from Katerberg VerHage Landscape, who helped us with our excavated materials, Grand Rapids Gravel, who provided the stone, Greenleaf Landscape Supply, who provided the soil amendments (compost), Dottie Yocca, who provided lunch and assisted with planting, God, who supplied near-perfect weather for our event.

Special thanks to Michael VanderHyde from VanderHyde Construction and his family, who supplied equipment to load and haul the excavated materials and a lot of time and labor. The habitat garden was made possible through a Sacred Grounds grant sponsored by the National Wildlife Foundation. If you are interested in learning more about the Knights of Columbus and/or participating in future service projects, please contact Nick Wolfram, nickansas@gmail.com.

By: Gary Merritt - Sun, May 29, 2022 9:34 AM

Posted For: Council #6694

Swartz Creek Council 6694 held a "Baby Bottle Drive" during the month of March for the purpose of raising money in support of local Pregnancy Resource Centers.  Our council is steadfast in our belief that all life is to be valued and we are committed to doing our part in protecting those who are most vulnerable. 

We recognize, however, that we are only able to do these good works with the interest and participation of others.  We are blessed with a very giving parish family at St. Mary Queen of Angels (Swartz Creek), and because of their generous support in addition to that of family, friends & faculty of St. Thomas More Academy (Burton, MI) we were able to raise over $5600!

We were pleasantly surprised and extremely excited by this outcome. It proves that there are many who also share in our values and our commitment to protect life.  We are most grateful for the tremendous support received and trust that it will make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most.

On Monday, May 23rd, we distributed the proceeds of this initiative with a visit to both The Luke Project 52 Clinic of Flint and The Flint Pregnancy Help Clinic, presenting each a check in support of their incredible work for mothers in need.  Though unable to visit, we presented a 3rd check to Heartbeat of Greater Flint as well. It was a wonderful day, very inspiring and uplifting to see all that these facilities offer and to hear the stories of their success.  We hope to continue supporting their good work in years to come.

The Flint Pregnancy Help Clinic - Shari Boley, Executive Director; Dr, Yvette Frownfelter; Aaron Survance, Flint Center Director; Mike Trundle, GK; Lance Wildman, DGK The Luke Project 52 Clinic of Flint - Brad Garrison, Executive Director; Mike Trundle, GK. Present by not pictured: Bob Kranz, Chancellor; Jim Drummond, Advocate

By: Gary Merritt - Fri, May 13, 2022 4:59 PM

Posted For: Council #3797

Congratulations to Brother Knight and Sir Knight Louis Caloia, recent recipient of the prestigious Macomb County “Volunteer of the Year” Award! Brother Louis is a member of Solanus Casey Council #3797/Assembly #0521 in St Clair Shores, MI.

By: Robert Smith - Mon, May 2, 2022 9:28 AM

Posted For: District #

Special thanks to Bishop Alfred Markiewicz Council #1616 and St. Augustine Cathedral Council #15439 for working together to  perform the spring cleanup at the Old Catholic Cemetery in Kalamazoo.  With only 5 Knights the project was completed.  Joining the cleanup group was Council #1616's newest Knight, Roger Jones, an E-Member who joined just days ago.   Welcome to the District.  This project, headed by Council #1616 has been performing this work for over 40 years.  Thanks for a job well done!