Council 13360 - Council #13360 - 2017 Humanitarian Award Presentation
- Sat, Feb 24, 2018 3:30 AM
Posted For: Council #13360
On February 11, the Christ the King Council #13360 Humanitarian Award was presented to Michele Hufnagel. This award, in memory of our late brother, David L. Koehler, is awarded to the individual, family, or group that exemplifies, in their actions or projects, the treatment of all human beings with dignity.
Dave Koehler (1941-2008) was a Knight of Columbus and a key member of the group of Christ the King parishioners who worked to make fellow parishioners aware of the needs of those in our parish who are developmentally-disabled or similarly in need. He strove to encourage fellow parishioners to look with kindness and respect upon such people, and to avoid the natural tendency to ignore such people. His efforts were tragically cut short by his death in April, 2008. Dave’s brother Knights of Columbus at CTK have established this award to honor his memory and to continue, in some small way, the work which he had begun.
Michele Hufnagel works to assist the Parish religious education program to effectively incorporate children with developmental disabilities. She teaches the teachers how to adjust their instruction for children with disabilities. She also accompanies children to their classes and provides assistance in the learning process. Finally, she works with parents to learn more about needs and possible supports to develop. Thank you, Michele, for your work supporting those in our Parish with special needs.
Pictured above are the 2017 Council Humanitarian Award winner, Michele Hufnagel, her husband Alan (far left), Council #13360 Lecturer, Bill Champion (2nd from left), and friends and family.