By: Matt Hoxsie - Sun, May 3, 2026 9:31 AM

We have about three weeks to go before the K of C State Convention and our Charity Raffle! If you

are thinking about donating a raffle basket but need some ideas, here are a couple of links to articles

that will help with the brainstorming process!

Think Outside of the Basket - Gray Matters Foundation

170+ Themed Raffle Basket Ideas for Fundraisers

Some things to keep in mind for your raffle donation:

1. Keep the value between $100 and $500

2. Remember that you and whoever wins your basket will be carrying/transporting it to and from

the Grand Hotel. Please be mindful of size and weight of basket and plan accordingly.

3. Do not include non-shelf-stable foods that may spoil.

4. Gift cards and lottery tickets are items that should be copied/printed for the basket itself, with

the actual cards brought separately for safekeeping by the raffle staff.

When you know what you will be bringing for the raffle, here is the link for the donation form:

Raffle Donation Form

https://forms.gle/pcpkNag32JTvp6Tm7

LADIES! Please consider spending a couple of hours as a volunteer with the raffle! You can sell

tickets, arrange raffle baskets, even help on the day of the drawing! Prior experience is not necessary

and you will be shown what to do.

Raffle Volunteer Sign Up

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44AFA72BA2F8CF8-62172588-2026

If you don’t, go back to the sign up and check that your name is there. It may not have registered your sign

up.

For questions or additional information, contact:

Kara Fuller, Raffle Chairperson

248-894-7082

k.fuller@mikofc.org

By: Michael Cousins - Sun, May 3, 2026 9:29 AM

Please click here to download the flyer for the outing to share with your Councils, Friends, and Family and help support Seminarians and Postulates:

K of C DAVL Golf Outing

By: Matt Hoxsie - Sun, May 3, 2026 9:18 AM

Congratulations to Andrew Tiedt on being named the Au Lac Council Youth of the Month for May!  Andrew is the son of Tom and Vickie Tiedt, an IC alumnus and will be graduating from De La Salle High School where he’s played multiple sports including football, soccer and lacrosse.  He’s recently won District Champion in his section for DECA (Distributive Education Club of America).  After graduation this May, Andrew will begin working for an electrical company locally in their apprenticeship program while taking classes at MCC with the goal of one day owning his own electrical company.  Andrew is currently employed by Immaculate Conception School, working in the Maintenance Department since 2024.  Andrew attends Mass each week with his family and enjoys helping others. We thank Andrew for sharing his faith through service to his school, parish and community!

 

Mark F. Kehoe

Grand Knight

Au Lac Council 10724

 

By: Ed Strach - Sun, May 3, 2026 9:15 AM

Our district deputies have committed to 100% of active council participation in the Aid & Support After Pregnancy program (known as ASAP100). If a council has yet to submit an ASAP Grant Application or make an additional donation, this is your opportunity to donate at the State Convention.

Remember, a $500 donation through the ASAP Grant Application process will be eligible for an additional $100 donation from the Supreme Council. Councils can still make donations through the ASAP Grant Application process if donations are less than $500. 

ASAP donations received at the State Convention will be directed to Heart of Christ Clinic, past receipt of the discontinued Supreme “Pass the Hat” State Convention incentive. Matching funds from the State or Supreme Councils will not apply. 

Let's plan to meet the ASAP100 Michigan commitment! Checks should be made out to: Michigan State Council. Memo: ASAP100/Council # and can be dropped off at the State Convention during registration.

Note from our State Deputy Barry Borsenik endorsing this message, The goal is 100! No Excuses.

By: Matt Hoxsie - Sun, May 3, 2026 9:12 AM

District 114 held an open house on April 24 at Council 8284. We had four prospects in attendance, all four joined online. Three were then exemplified. One was exemplified for Council 16169, and two were exemplified for Council 8284.

By: Matt Hoxsie - Sun, May 3, 2026 9:07 AM

Fr. Patrick O'Kelley Council #3860 held an Exemplification after Mass on Saturday April 18, 2026 welcoming three new Knights.  A dinner reception followed the Exemplification performed by one of MI's Traveling Teams.  Msgr. Schulte Assembly 0492 Color Corps fell out for Mass as well. 

By: John Bursch - Sun, May 3, 2026 8:58 AM

By: Joseph Langhauser - Sat, May 2, 2026 2:35 PM

The 2026–2027 Michigan Knights of Columbus Training Decks are now available on the Michigan Knights of Columbus website under the Training tab. Materials are provided for Grand Knights, Financial Secretaries, Membership Directors, Program Directors, and COR Directors.

Your State Deputy Regional Representative (SDRR) is currently scheduling in-person training sessions across each diocese. If you are elected to a position—or simply want a deeper understanding of a role—please plan to attend a session that fits your schedule.

These sessions are open to all council members and are a valuable opportunity to strengthen leadership and ensure a successful fraternal year.

Questions or concern contact one of the State Training Directors Joseph Langhauser j.langhauser@mikofc.org or Dean Hayward d.hayward@mikofc.org

By: Matt Hoxsie - Thu, Apr 23, 2026 7:34 PM

Michael Garvey, Grand Knight of Council 3798 in Paw Paw, accepts the Columbian Award from District Deputy Frank Hanchak. Grand Knight Garvey credits his fellow Knights and notes that the members of Council 3798 are among the most generous with their time as all of their programs serve not only the Catholic Community, but the greater Southwest Michigan community as well. Thank you, Grand Knight Garvey and Paw Paw Council 3798, for your community support!

By: Paul Thorn - Thu, Apr 23, 2026 7:32 PM