By: Gary Merritt - Thu, Oct 17, 2019 7:30 PM

MICHIGAN STATE COUNCIL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

 BOWLING ASSOCIATION

Worthy Brother Knights,

We are pleased to extend to you a most cordial invitation to participate in the 79th Annual Michigan State Knights of Columbus Bowling Tournament, hosted by Father L.P. Gauthier Council #10170.

Tournament dates: Officers’ Tournament February 8, 2020 & February 16, 2020 Team event only entry fee is $115.00 per team. (5 MAN TEAMS) Squad times are 9:00 am and 1:00 pm Saturday 2/8 and 10:00 am Sunday 2/16 Open Division begins February 15, 2020 thru March 8, 2020  Squad times we be 10:00 am for Singles, Doubles and 10:00 for Team events.  Entry fee, $23.00 per man per event, $6.00 all events optional. ($75.00)

 Entry fee must be enclosed with your entry Form.

Open Division Start time may change, currently both Sat & Sun are set at 10:00 am start.

  Bowling Center: Richfield Bowl, 5340 Richfield Rd, Flint MI 48506 (810) 736-4880

 Headquarters: Best Western Plus -6075 Hill 23 Dr. Flint MI 48507 (810) 233-9000

 Group Room Rate, $92.00.

 Tournament averages will be used by everyone who has bowled in past tournaments. Tournament averages are based on all games bowled over the last four tournaments, anyone who has not bowled in the tournament since 2016 will not have a tournament average. Tournament averages can be found on the bowling web page at: WWW.MICHIGANKOFCATHLETICS.COM.

 The location of the tournament is selected by the bowling association board of directors at its’ annual meeting. 2021 tournament will be in Warren, MI, hosted by Bishop Murphy #3257 with Knights on Bikes. Councils hosting the tournament have reported making $20,000 or more. Funds which can use to support the programs the Council sponsors. The tournament can be hosted by individual councils or by district as was done 2016 in Monroe. The location of the 2022 tournament has not be selected. If your district or a council in your district is interested in hosting the State Tournament please contact me and I will send what is required of them.

ENTRY FORMS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS AND PAST TOURNAMENT CAN BE FOUND ON THE BOWLING ASSOCIATION WEB PAGE

WWW.MICHIGANKOFCATHLETICS.COM

 Forms are also available on the Mich. State Website, click here.

 Fraternally yours, Karl J. Zawalski, Secretary 586-322-5275 

By: Gary Merritt - Thu, Oct 17, 2019 7:30 PM

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To view the power point presentation from our Regional Training Director Jon Olson click the above logo.

 To view and print the Delta Drive checklist and the pulpit announcements go to; Resources/Membership/Delta Drive or click here  

←To view "Making a Difference" notes click the logo

News Just In!

We received the following information from our Supreme Regional Training Director Jon Olson about some upcoming opportunities to learn more about why and how to conduct a Delta Church Drive.  These Delta Drives have been working very well in Michigan for the past year and the councils have reported good results.

Please take time to join one of the webinars and learn more about this tool to help with your council’s sustainability.  Once you email Jon, you will receive information on how to access the webinar via the internet.

From Jon Olson -

I am offering 5 sessions on the Delta church drive the last week of January.  Attendees need to email Jon and include in the RSVP:

Name, Council, State & Which session they would like to attend

Send RSVP to jon.olson@kofc.org

  Schedule of meeting times:

Sunday 1/26 at 3:00 PM EST                 Monday 1/27 at 7:00 PM EST

                 Tuesday 1/28 at 7:00 PM EST        Wednesday 1/29 at 9:00 PM EST

 Thursday 1/30 at 7:00 PM EST

By: Gary Merritt - Tue, Oct 15, 2019 7:30 PM

The 2019 State Soccer Shootout for the Michigan Jurisdiction was conducted on October 6th at St. John Vianney Church in Wyoming.  We had a great facility, fabulous weather and participants from across the state competed.

Our winners for 2019 are:

 9 yr old   girls:    Elley Shoultes          Bentley                  Council #2986

 9 yr old   boys:   Hunter Alspaugh      Cadillac                  Council #1224

10 yr old girls:    Elizabeth Doerr         Bad Axe                 Council #1546

10 yr old boys:   Isaac Richter            Cadillac                   Council #1224

11 yr old girls:    Chloe Robinson        Indian River            Council #7365

11 yr old boys:   Levi Cameron           Sterling                   Council #2724

12 yr old girls:    Rebecca Doerr          Bad Axe                 Council #1546

12 yr old boys:   Landen Galarno        Bad Axe                  Council #1546

13 yr old girls:    Olivia Seif                 Grand Rapids          Council 13641

13 yr old boys:   Anderson Kolenda    Grand Rapids          Council 13641

14 yr old girls:     Natalie Wandrie       Alanson                   Council #7365

14 yr old boys:    Bryce Verdusco       Omer                       Council #7717

Thanks to all that made this event succesful! Mike Haughey State Youth Activities Director

By: Gary Merritt - Sun, Oct 13, 2019 7:30 PM

The Detroit Catholic Digest ran a great article on October 11th describing how the Knights of Michigan contribute more to Special Olympics than any jurisdiction in the Order.

To view the entire article click here.

By: Gary Merritt - Sat, Oct 5, 2019 7:30 PM

Severe weather could not stop these amazing athletes. The 2019 Special Olympics Fall Games took place September 20-22, 2019. The Games began on Friday, September 20, with a Young Athletes festival and the Opening Ceremony, held in Ann Arbor, MI. Prior to the Opening Ceremony, several Knights and their families greeted the athletes and handed out Tootsie Rolls; as the athletes entered the ceremonies.

During the Ceremony, Special Olympics Michigan athlete James Tippins from Saginaw in Area 22 was named the 2019 Perkins/Cottee Sportsmanship Award winner. William Rotunno from Area 9, the 2018 recipient of the Perkins/Cottee award and Willie Winkle, K of C Special Olympics Assistant, lit the Flame of Hope to signify the official start of the Games.  After the lighting ceremony the Michigan State Council gave a check to President of Special Olympics Michigan, Tim Hileman. This donation represents the hard work of all the councils in the State of Michigan.

On Saturday, a severe storm that was rolling through southeast Michigan led to the shortening of softball and golf competitions in Canton and Ypsilanti, but the 1,600 athletes in attendance still finished the weekend strong!  Throughtout the day the athletes competed in Cycling and Flag Football in Chelsea, Golf in Ypsilanti and Softball in Canton.  Congratulations to all who competed in these events.  For more photos of these competitions you can go to: https://www.flickr.com/photos/specialolympicsmichigan/albums

The Sunday weather cooperated much better. Under clearing skies, athletes competed in Kayaking in Ypsilanti and Soccer in Canton. At the Soccer competition in Canton, over 50 Knights and their families prepared lunch for these hungry athletes (and their coaches).  Special thanks goes out to Councils 8284,8244, 3959, 14213 and 16169 for their help with the setup, cooking, serving and cleanup. I know there were Knights from Temperence, Milford, Rochester Hills and St. Clair in attendance. Their commitment to Special Olympics is greatly appreciated.

And then there were the winners. Awards were handed out and worn by some very proud athletes.                                

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HELPED!

John Hundiak Mich. State Special Olympics Director  

By: Gary Merritt - Fri, Oct 4, 2019 7:30 PM

By: Gary Merritt - Mon, Sep 30, 2019 7:30 PM

The State Deputy along with members of the State Board had the pleasure of attending the Jubilee Mass for former State Chaplain Ron Hutchinson as he celebrated the 25^th anniversary of his vocation Saturday September 28 at the Basilica of St. Adalbert in Grand Rapids.

Pictured with Fr Ron is Bishop of Grand Rapids David Walkowiak, State Deputy Bill Chasse, State Secretary Walter Winkle, State Advocate Barry Borsenik and State Warden Charlie McCuen, Master of District 4 Keith Woodrum and members of the Honor Guard.

By: Gary Merritt - Thu, Sep 26, 2019 7:30 PM

By: Gary Merritt - Thu, Sep 26, 2019 7:30 PM

By: Gary Merritt - Tue, Sep 24, 2019 7:30 PM

Coming to an Area near you.

A presentation by Supreme Regional Training Director Jon Olson.

We are asking to have as many members of your councils attend, especially Grand Knights and Council Membership Directors.

The program will consist of a short review on Delta Drive and Jon will also cover council growth in the aspects to recruit through programs and priest/council relations.

Making Sustainable councils.

All are scheduled on weekdays with a light meal at 6:30 pm,

training to begin at 7 pm.

Thank you, State Program Director William LeVeque Sr.

 *Detroit Diocese Monday October 14

St. Hubert’s Council 11658 Roundtable @ St. Louis Parish

24415 Crocker Boulevard, Clinton Township, MI. 48036

*Grand Rapids / Kalamazoo Dioceses Tuesday October 15

Bishop Allen J. Babcock Council 7341 Holy Family Parish Family Center

9669 Kraft Ave. Caledonia, MI. 49316

*Lansing Diocese Wednesday October 16

Dexter Council 2959 meeting hall

8265 Dexter-Chelsea Rd. Dexter, MI. 48130

*Detroit Diocese Thursday October 17

Fr. Victor J. Renaud Council 3292 meeting hall

 150 Fair St. Plymouth MI. 48170

*Gaylord Diocese Monday October 28

St. Mary’s Council 2781 meeting hall

2753 Wilkinson Rd. Gaylord, MI. 49735

*Marquette Diocese Tuesday October 29

Escanaba Council 640 meeting hall 

1812 9th Ave. N. Escanaba, MI.

*Saginaw Diocese Wednesday October 30

Fr. Van Rooy Council 2740 meeting hall

1021 Woodside Essexville, MI. 48732