Council 12102 receives Star Council Award

By: District Deputy 117 - Thu, Nov 14, 2024 1:40 PM

Posted For: Council #12102

On the evening of Wednesday, November 13, 2024, Monsignor John T. Gordon Council #12102 in Sterling Heights was honored to receive the prestigious Star Council award.

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The award was presented to IPGK Ruben Calderro by District Warden Larry Hinds and DD 117 Matt Elias.

 
(Not pictured are Membership Director Joe Swantek and Program Director Richard Frey.)

 

 

 

Council 13799 receives Star Council Award

By: Paul Thorn - Thu, Nov 14, 2024 1:29 PM

Posted For: Council #13799

On November 12, 2024, I traveled to St. Michael Catholic Church in Sterling Heights to participate in three events for St. Michael Council 13799.
 
The first event was a Memorial Service honoring the deceased members of the Council, which was founded in 2005.
 
After the Memorial Service, an Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity was held for new member Alex Muscat. Several members of the Council were present for the Service and Exemplification, including District 1 Marshall Curt Best and District 117 Warden Larry Hinds.
 
Then DD117 Matt Elias and I presented the Star Council Award for 2023 - 2024 to Grand Knight Bernard Martin, DGK Dave Parker and Council Program Director Brice Steffes.
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The award was visible on the Altar during each event.
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Congratulations to Council 13799!
 
Paul Thorn
State Deputy Regional Representative
Detroit Archdiocese East

 

St Pius X Council hosts Degree

By: Paul Thorn - Tue, Nov 12, 2024 6:50 AM

Posted For: Council #3848

On November 10, 2025, I traveled to St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church in Warren for an Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity, hosted by St. Pius X Council 3848.
 
Detroit Exemplification Team #2 performed the ceremony. A total of four men became Knights of Columbus. Two men joined Council 3848, and one each for Our Lady of the River Council 856 in Algonac and Fr. Goentges Council 1987 in Lapeer.
 
Rev. Nicholas Zukowski, pastor of the Parish and Council Chaplain, participated in the ceremony. Also attending the ceremony was Host DD109 Darren Gray along with DD128 Sam Buckley, Archdiocese Membership Director Thomas Kendziorski, GK3848 Kevin Ladudde, and GK856 Scott Brickner.
 
DD129 Tim Casey and State Council Retention/Sustainability Director Richard Shelt were part of the Detroit #2 Staff.
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Congratulations to all the new members, and the Councils and members involved in the ceremony!
 
Paul Thorn
State Deputy Regional Representative
Detroit Archdiocese East

 

Bishop Murphy Council 3257 celebrates 75 years

By: Ken Warzybok - Sat, Nov 9, 2024 9:56 PM

Posted For: Council #3257

On November 9th, Bishop William F. Murphy Council 3257 in Warren celebrated its 75th Anniversary. Past State Deputy Walter K. Winkle presented a plaque to Grand Knight Dennis Thomas, recognizing this remarkable milestone!1

Exemplification at Council 16169

By: District Deputy 114 - Fri, Nov 8, 2024 5:46 PM

Posted For: Council #16169

An exemplification at St John Neumann Council 16169/Canton was held on November 7th. Two candidates from Council 8284 and one candidate from Council 16169 were exemplified.
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In attendance were DD 114 Dan Timmerman, AOD MD Hans Hansen, GK Steve Sarlitto 16169, and GK Mike Pisano 8284.
 
Congratulations to our new members!
 
Vivat Jesus,
Dan Timmerman - District Deputy
District #114

 

Star Council Awarded to Council 16630

By: Paul Thorn - Fri, Nov 8, 2024 11:20 AM

Posted For: Council #16630

On Thursday, November 8, 2024, I travelled to SS John & Paul Catholic Church in Washington Township to present, along with District Deputy 124 Joe Suminski, Council 16630 Grand Knight Edward Sachs III with the Star Council Award for 2023 - 2024.  This is the 3rd year in a row that the Council has earned the award.
 
Also present at the event were Council 16630 Membership Director Sean Perrera (front left in picture) and several members of the Council.
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Congratulations and keep up the good work!
 
 
Paul Thorn
State Deputy Regional Representative
Detroit Archdiocese East

 

521 Council of the Month

By: Paul Thorn - Wed, Nov 6, 2024 6:07 AM

Posted For: Council #521

On November 5, I traveled to Msgr. E. J. McCormick Council 521 in Port Huron to present Grand Knight Rick Janderwski with the August 2024 Council of the Month Award for Detroit East.  Also present at the event was District Deputy 103 David Kelley II (2nd).

 
After the presentation, the Grand Knight recognized Council Membership Director Steve Drouillard for their Membership growth during August and Fraternal Year to Date.
 

Congratulations to Council 521!

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Paul Thorn
State Deputy Regional Representative 

Detroit Archdiocese East

Awards Night at 3257

By: Paul Thorn - Tue, Nov 5, 2024 8:01 AM

Posted For: Council #3257

AWARDS NIGHT AT BISHOP WILLIAM F. MURPHY COUNCIL 3257

 
On November 4, I travelled to Bishop Murphy Council 3257 in Warren to present two awards.
 
I presented the July Council of the Month Award to Grand Knight Dennis Thomas.
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I then presented a Double Star Council Award for the 2023 - 2024 Fraternal Year to GK Thomas. Helping to present this award are Former District Deputy Mark Elias (23-24) and current District Deputy Kevin Hagadorn.
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This is the fifth year in a row that Bishop Murphy Council has won a Star Council Award with the last two being Double Star.
 
Congratulations to Council 3257!
 
Paul Thorn
State Deputy Regional Representative
Detroit Archdiocese East

 

 

Exemplification at Council 10006 in Okemos

By: District Deputy 517 - Sun, Nov 3, 2024 4:43 PM

Posted For: Council #10006

 
St. Martha Council 10006 in Okemos welcomed four new members through the Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity. The exemplification was held at St. Martha Catholic Church with council chaplain Fr. Ryan Riley and Kevin Duffy, District Deputy 517 in attendance.
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Kevin Duffy
District Deputy - District 517
Michigan Knights of Columbus

 

Awards Distributed at Council 5460 Fraternity Night

By: Paul Thorn - Sun, Nov 3, 2024 7:00 AM

Posted For: Council #5460

On October 29, 2024, I travelled to John F. Kennedy Council 5460 in Fraser to present a pair of awards for the 2023 - 2024 Fraternal Year.  The presentations were made during a Fraternal Night at the Council.  Several members and their Ladies were present for the awards.
 
District Deputy 125 Joe Chimenti was presented with a Star District Award for meeting the District Membership quota for the period.
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Pictured from left to right in the Star District picture are myself, GK5460 Thomas Torrento, Joe Chimenti and Msgr. James Stapleton 3191 GK Danny Vander Hagen whose Council is part of District 125.
 
JFK Council Grand Knight Thomas Torrento was presented with the Contest of Champions Award.  During the period, JFK Council 5460 welcomed 46 new members.  Great Job 5460.
 
The Council was awarded their Star Council Award during a Sunday Mass at St. Malachy Catholic Church. This was their First Star Council Award in 30 years.
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Included in the Contest of Champions picture from left to right are myself, Archdiocesan Membership Director East Wally Papciak (a member of 5460), GK Thomas Torrento and DD Chimenti.
 
Congratulations to all involved!

 

Paul Thorn
State Deputy Regional Representative 

Detroit Archdiocese East