Loading…
Thursday, May 15
 

11:00am CDT

Golf Outing Registration
Thursday May 15, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for Bill Schelli

Bill Schelli

Event Crew Lead, Golf Chairman

Thursday May 15, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Hilton Oak Brook Hills Golf Course

12:00pm CDT

Golf Outing Tee Time Start
Thursday May 15, 2025 12:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for Bill Schelli

Bill Schelli

Event Crew Lead, Golf Chairman

Thursday May 15, 2025 12:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Hilton Oak Brook Hills Golf Course

5:30pm CDT

Golf Outing Social
Thursday May 15, 2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for Bill Schelli

Bill Schelli

Event Crew Lead, Golf Chairman
avatar for Mike Blackburn

Mike Blackburn

State Treasurer
Thursday May 15, 2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm CDT
Council Hall
 
Friday, May 16
 

7:00am CDT

7:00am CDT

7:00am CDT

7:00am CDT

KC Resources (Insurance)
Friday May 16, 2025 7:00am - 7:01am CDT
Friday May 16, 2025 7:00am - 7:01am CDT

7:00am CDT

General State Convention Ladies Information
Friday May 16, 2025 7:00am - 7:01am CDT
Speakers
avatar for Teresa Peters

Teresa Peters

State First Lady
avatar for Carol Bevignani

Carol Bevignani

State Event Hostess

Ladies pdf
Friday May 16, 2025 7:00am - 7:01am CDT

8:00am CDT

Illinois Convention Setup
Friday May 16, 2025 8:00am - 8:01am CDT
State Convention Preparation.
Speakers
avatar for Bill Schelli

Bill Schelli

Event Crew Lead, Golf Chairman

Friday May 16, 2025 8:00am - 8:01am CDT
Hilton Oak Brook HIlls Resort & Convention Center

2:00pm CDT

Convention Arrival
Friday May 16, 2025 2:00pm - 11:30pm CDT
Welcome to the 127th Illinois State Convention & Business Meeting.
Check-in, get settled, and then meet & mingle with your fellow Knights of Columbus families.
We hope you have a great weekend!

Friday May 16, 2025 2:00pm - 11:30pm CDT
Hilton Oak Brook HIlls Resort & Convention Center

2:01pm CDT

State Officers & Directors Welcome
Friday May 16, 2025 2:01pm - 4:00pm CDT
The State Officers & Directors welcome you to the 127th Illinois State Convention.
Speakers
avatar for Jeff Peters

Jeff Peters

State Deputy
avatar for Lloyd Reinkensmeier

Lloyd Reinkensmeier

State Secretary
avatar for Mike Blackburn

Mike Blackburn

State Treasurer
avatar for Jim Jatcko

Jim Jatcko

State Advocate
avatar for Mike Appell

Mike Appell

State Warden, Peoria Diocesan Chairman
avatar for John Lough

John Lough

State Membership Director
avatar for Sam Trauernicht

Sam Trauernicht

State Program Director
avatar for Ken Martinek

Ken Martinek

State Charities Director
avatar for Stephan Zalas

Stephan Zalas

State NCD Director
avatar for Gerry Mattix-Wand

Gerry Mattix-Wand

State AV/IT Director, VSM, East Alton-Wood River H.S.
Vice Supreme Master of the Marquette Province. Director of Technology at East Alton-Wood River H.S. IT/AV Director and FS Trainer for Illinois State Council Knights of Columbus. Father of 2 amazing children. Husband of Paula.

Friday May 16, 2025 2:01pm - 4:00pm CDT
Hilton Oak Brook HIlls Resort & Convention Center

3:00pm CDT

Illinois State Convention Opens
Friday May 16, 2025 3:00pm - 11:30pm CDT
State Convention Opens
Registration Open
App Help Open
Membership, Programming & Charities Displays Open
Fraternal Benefits Room Open
KC Store Open

Friday May 16, 2025 3:00pm - 11:30pm CDT
Hilton Oak Brook HIlls Resort & Convention Center

3:01pm CDT

Fraternal Benefits Room
Friday May 16, 2025 3:01pm - 5:00pm CDT
Want to Learn about the Benefits you have with the Knights of Columbus?
Have questions about your current policy's?
Stop in and meet General Agents Jeff Niemeyer & Paul Kehoe.
Speakers
avatar for Jeff Niemeyer

Jeff Niemeyer

General Agent
avatar for Paul Kehoe

Paul Kehoe

General Agent, Vocations Chairman

Friday May 16, 2025 3:01pm - 5:00pm CDT
Sugar Maple

3:01pm CDT

Membership, Programming, Charities & Cor Displays
Friday May 16, 2025 3:01pm - 5:00pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for John Lough

John Lough

State Membership Director
avatar for Sam Trauernicht

Sam Trauernicht

State Program Director
avatar for Ken Martinek

Ken Martinek

State Charities Director
avatar for Stephan Zalas

Stephan Zalas

State NCD Director
avatar for Mark Kuczera

Mark Kuczera

Cor Chairman

Friday May 16, 2025 3:01pm - 5:00pm CDT
East Foyer

3:01pm CDT

KC Store and Vendors Open
Friday May 16, 2025 3:01pm - 7:00pm CDT
The KC Store has that special Knights of Columbus gift for you.
Come check us out!

Friday May 16, 2025 3:01pm - 7:00pm CDT
Cardinal

3:01pm CDT

Registration Opens / App Information
Friday May 16, 2025 3:01pm - 7:00pm CDT
Delegate & Member check-in, register and pick-up Banquet, Lunch, Ladies Activity Tickets.
Speakers
avatar for Denny Shook

Denny Shook

State Executive Secretary

Friday May 16, 2025 3:01pm - 7:00pm CDT
Heron

3:01pm CDT

Vocations Raffle Book Pickup
Friday May 16, 2025 3:01pm - 7:00pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for Frank Schwartz

Frank Schwartz

PSD, Vocation Chair
avatar for Schelly Schwartz

Schelly Schwartz

Vocations Chair
avatar for Paul Kehoe

Paul Kehoe

General Agent, Vocations Chairman
avatar for Diana Kehoe

Diana Kehoe

Vocations Chair

Friday May 16, 2025 3:01pm - 7:00pm CDT
Heron

7:30pm CDT

State Convention Welcoming Party
Friday May 16, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm CDT
Come spend Friday Night with us in Ballrooms A-E where we will have a Medieval Fair for your enjoyment.  Activities will include Axe Throwing, Jousting and a Game of Chance.  There will also be Stocks present where you can get a picture of your spouse or best friend with you.  The movie "A Knights Tale" will be playing in the background with the possibility of a couple of sing-a-longs popping up.

Dress the part. Come as a knight or lady to have more fun!

Star District Deputy's, make sure you are present for the Royal Drawing of the Silver Guantlets and the Honor of Carrying in the Illinois State Banner at the head of the Parade of Councils.

Come enjoy us for a night of fun.
Speakers
avatar for Jeff & Teresa Peters-State Deputy
Friday May 16, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm CDT
Ballroom A-E

9:00pm CDT

Fraternal Lounge Open
Friday May 16, 2025 9:00pm - 11:30pm CDT
Come spend some time with fellow Brother Knights and their families in the Fraternal Lounge hosted by the Diocesan Chairmen and Chapter Presidents.
Conversation, Games, Snacks and a Libation!
Join the Fun!
Speakers
avatar for John Wieter

John Wieter

Belleville Diocesan Chairman
avatar for Jeff Griggs

Jeff Griggs

Chicago Diocesan Chairman
avatar for Mike Enos

Mike Enos

Joliet Diocesan Chairman
avatar for Mark Halper

Mark Halper

Rockford Diocesan Chairman
avatar for Mike Appell

Mike Appell

State Warden, Peoria Diocesan Chairman
avatar for Rob Bentel

Rob Bentel

Springfield Diocesan Chairman

Friday May 16, 2025 9:00pm - 11:30pm CDT
Monarch
 
Saturday, May 17
 

7:30am CDT

Penance Prayer Service
Saturday May 17, 2025 7:30am - 8:00am CDT
Speakers
avatar for Fr. Paul Gins

Fr. Paul Gins

Associate State Chaplain
Plan on attending the Saturday program on The Sacrament of Reconciliation. Let me know if you have COR in your council or are planning to.Continue prayer for Pope Leo XIV.
Saturday May 17, 2025 7:30am - 8:00am CDT
Ballroom F

7:31am CDT

Ladies Activity Meet & Board Bus
Saturday May 17, 2025 7:31am - 7:45am CDT
7:30 am   Meet in Lobby
7:45 am   Board Bus (Stan's Donuts as light breakfast treat enroute!)
8:00 am Arrive at Queen of Heaven Mausoleum

8:00 am
9:30 am   Guided Tour of Mausoleum
9:45 am   Return Back to Hotel
11:30 am  Luncheon
12:30 pm  Raffle Drawings
1:00 pm    Awards Ceremony

Speakers
avatar for Teresa Peters

Teresa Peters

State First Lady
avatar for Carol Bevignani

Carol Bevignani

State Event Hostess

Ladies pdf
Saturday May 17, 2025 7:31am - 7:45am CDT
TBA

8:00am CDT

Membership, Programming, Charities & Cor Displays
Saturday May 17, 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for John Lough

John Lough

State Membership Director
avatar for Sam Trauernicht

Sam Trauernicht

State Program Director
avatar for Ken Martinek

Ken Martinek

State Charities Director
avatar for Stephan Zalas

Stephan Zalas

State NCD Director
avatar for Mark Kuczera

Mark Kuczera

Cor Chairman

Saturday May 17, 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm CDT
East Foyer

8:00am CDT

Registration Opens / App Information
Saturday May 17, 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm CDT
Delegate & Member check-in, register and pick-up Banquet, Lunch, Ladies Activity Tickets.
Speakers
avatar for Denny Shook

Denny Shook

State Executive Secretary

Saturday May 17, 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm CDT
Heron

8:00am CDT

Vocations Raffle Book Pickup
Saturday May 17, 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for Frank Schwartz

Frank Schwartz

PSD, Vocation Chair
avatar for Paul Kehoe

Paul Kehoe

General Agent, Vocations Chairman
avatar for Schelly Schwartz

Schelly Schwartz

Vocations Chair
avatar for Diana Kehoe

Diana Kehoe

Vocations Chair

Saturday May 17, 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm CDT
Heron

8:45am CDT

Presentation Sponsored by the Fourth Degree
Saturday May 17, 2025 8:45am - 3:00pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for Ty Simmons

Ty Simmons

Master of the Northern District, Life Chairman, K of C
avatar for Kevin Schoenborn

Kevin Schoenborn

Master of the Southern District

Saturday May 17, 2025 8:45am - 3:00pm CDT
East Foyer

9:00am CDT

Open 127th Illinois State Convention Session
Saturday May 17, 2025 9:00am - 9:10am CDT
Speakers
avatar for Jeff Peters

Jeff Peters

State Deputy

Saturday May 17, 2025 9:00am - 9:10am CDT
Ballroom F

9:10am CDT

Opening Prayer
Saturday May 17, 2025 9:10am - 9:20am CDT

Saturday May 17, 2025 9:10am - 9:20am CDT
Ballroom F

9:20am CDT

Posting of Colors
Saturday May 17, 2025 9:20am - 9:25am CDT
Posting of Colors by the Color Corp of the Illinois Northern District
Speakers
avatar for Ty Simmons

Ty Simmons

Master of the Northern District, Life Chairman, K of C
avatar for Kevin Schoenborn

Kevin Schoenborn

Master of the Southern District

Saturday May 17, 2025 9:20am - 9:25am CDT
Ballroom F

9:25am CDT

Parade of Councils
Saturday May 17, 2025 9:25am - 9:35pm CDT
The Parade of Councils!
Watch as Councils from around the Illinois Jurisdiction parade in their Council Banner.
Different Banners, but ONE Illinois State Council!

Saturday May 17, 2025 9:25am - 9:35pm CDT
Ballroom F

9:35am CDT

State Deputy Welcome & Salutations
Saturday May 17, 2025 9:35am - 9:45am CDT
Reading of Letters of Welcome from Dignitaries.
Speakers
avatar for Jeff Peters

Jeff Peters

State Deputy

Saturday May 17, 2025 9:35am - 9:45am CDT
Ballroom F

9:45am CDT

State Chaplain's Address, Supreme Knight Address, State Deputy State of the State, Supreme Representative Address, General Agents Address
Saturday May 17, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am CDT
Speakers
avatar for Patrick Kelly

Patrick Kelly

Supreme Knight
avatar for Jeff Peters

Jeff Peters

State Deputy
avatar for Sean Halpain

Sean Halpain

Supreme Representative
avatar for Jeff Niemeyer

Jeff Niemeyer

General Agent
avatar for Paul Kehoe

Paul Kehoe

General Agent, Vocations Chairman

Saturday May 17, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am CDT
Ballroom F

10:30am CDT

Ladies Activity & Luncheon
Saturday May 17, 2025 10:30am - 1:00pm CDT
7:30 am   Meet in Lobby
7:45 am   Board Bus (Stan's Donuts as light breakfast treat enroute!)
8:00 am   Arrive at Queen of Heaven Mausoleum
8:00 am
9:30 am   Guided Tour of Mausoleum
9:45 am   Return Back to Hotel
11:30 am  Luncheon
12:30 pm  Raffle Drawings
1:00 pm    Awards Ceremony

Speakers
avatar for Carol Bevignani

Carol Bevignani

State Event Hostess
avatar for Teresa Peters

Teresa Peters

State First Lady

Saturday May 17, 2025 10:30am - 1:00pm CDT
TBA

10:45am CDT

Illinois Jurisdiction Fraternal Year Highlights
Saturday May 17, 2025 10:45am - 10:59am CDT
Saturday May 17, 2025 10:45am - 10:59am CDT
Ballroom F

10:45am CDT

Lunch Prayer & Recess
Saturday May 17, 2025 10:45am - 10:59am CDT

Saturday May 17, 2025 10:45am - 10:59am CDT
Ballroom F

11:00am CDT

Lunch & Open Time
Saturday May 17, 2025 11:00am - 1:00pm CDT
If you don't want to leave the hotel and fight the local traffic, there will be a Buffet available (requires pre-purchase before convention) on-site.  Grab something to eat and then sit in on one or both of the afternoon learning sessions.

Saturday May 17, 2025 11:00am - 1:00pm CDT
Hilton Oak Brook HIlls Resort & Convention Center

11:15am CDT

A History of the Knights of Columbus in Illinois
Saturday May 17, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Speakers
LL

Logan Ludwig

Former Deputy Supreme Knight, PSD
Saturday May 17, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Ballroom F

12:15pm CDT

Difference Between Illinois State Council & Illinois State Council KofC Charities, Inc.
Saturday May 17, 2025 12:15pm - 12:45pm CDT
Do you know the Difference between the Illinois State Council and Illinois State Council KofC Charities, Inc?
Have you ever wondered?
Come learn how they are different and separate but support each other.
Speakers
avatar for Jeff Peters

Jeff Peters

State Deputy
Saturday May 17, 2025 12:15pm - 12:45pm CDT
Ballroom F

1:00pm CDT

Convention Awards Session
Saturday May 17, 2025 1:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Fraternal Benefits Awards
Recognition of New Councils
Membership Awards
Programming Awards (Community, Faith, Family, Life)
Charities Awards (CAF, Intellectual Disabilities, Newman Apostolate, Respect Life, Vocations Support)
Rising Stars
Retiring District Deputies
Blessed Michael McGivney Award
Family of the Year Award
Knight of the Year Award

Saturday May 17, 2025 1:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Ballroom F

1:00pm CDT

Diocesan Caucus (Credential Card & Current Paper Traveling Membership Card Required)
Saturday May 17, 2025 1:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
NOTE:  The Caucus sessions will begin immediately following the Awards Session.  Start time subject ot change.

Only Delegates and Credentialed members can vote, but everyone from the Diocese can attend.
Caucus for the recommendation of Representatives to the Supreme Council meeting in August.
Speakers
avatar for John Wieter

John Wieter

Belleville Diocesan Chairman
avatar for Jeff Griggs

Jeff Griggs

Chicago Diocesan Chairman
avatar for Mike Enos

Mike Enos

Joliet Diocesan Chairman
avatar for Mark Halper

Mark Halper

Rockford Diocesan Chairman
avatar for Mike Appell

Mike Appell

State Warden, Peoria Diocesan Chairman
avatar for Rob Bentel

Rob Bentel

Springfield Diocesan Chairman

Saturday May 17, 2025 1:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Ballroom F

6:00pm CDT

Convention Mass
Saturday May 17, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for Fr. Charles Tuttle

Fr. Charles Tuttle

Associate State Chaplain
avatar for Fr. Paul Gins

Fr. Paul Gins

Associate State Chaplain
Plan on attending the Saturday program on The Sacrament of Reconciliation. Let me know if you have COR in your council or are planning to.Continue prayer for Pope Leo XIV.

Saturday May 17, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Holy Trinity Church

7:00pm CDT

127th Annual State Convention Banquet
Saturday May 17, 2025 7:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Good Company & Good Food.
Come share the evening with your Brother Knights.

Introductions
Opening Welcome
Prayer Before Dinner
Dinner is Served
The Church Speaks
Supreme Speaks
SOILL Global Messenger
State Recognition Awards
Parting Blessing


Saturday May 17, 2025 7:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Ballroom F

10:00pm CDT

Fraternal Lounge Open
Saturday May 17, 2025 10:00pm - 11:30pm CDT
You met and made new friends the first night and today.  Come spend some down time with them relaxing in the fraternal lounge.
Unity& Fraternity!
Speakers
avatar for John Wieter

John Wieter

Belleville Diocesan Chairman
avatar for Jeff Griggs

Jeff Griggs

Chicago Diocesan Chairman
avatar for Mike Enos

Mike Enos

Joliet Diocesan Chairman
avatar for Mark Halper

Mark Halper

Rockford Diocesan Chairman
avatar for Mike Appell

Mike Appell

State Warden, Peoria Diocesan Chairman
avatar for Rob Bentel

Rob Bentel

Springfield Diocesan Chairman

Saturday May 17, 2025 10:00pm - 11:30pm CDT
Monarch
 
Sunday, May 18
 

7:00am CDT

Final Registration Opens / App Information
Sunday May 18, 2025 7:00am - 8:00am CDT
Delegate check-in and registration.
Last chance to register for the Illinois State Council Business Session.

Speakers
avatar for Denny Shook

Denny Shook

State Executive Secretary

Sunday May 18, 2025 7:00am - 8:00am CDT
Heron

7:30am CDT

Prayer Service
Sunday May 18, 2025 7:30am - 8:00am CDT
Come and pray with us.
Speakers
avatar for Fr. Charles Tuttle

Fr. Charles Tuttle

Associate State Chaplain
Sunday May 18, 2025 7:30am - 8:00am CDT
Ballroom F

8:30am CDT

Memorial Service
Sunday May 18, 2025 8:30am - 9:00am CDT
Memorial Service to remember those Brother Knights that have passed from our ranks during fraternal year 2024-2025.
Come remember and pray for them.
Speakers
avatar for Fr. Charles Tuttle

Fr. Charles Tuttle

Associate State Chaplain
Sunday May 18, 2025 8:30am - 9:00am CDT
Ballroom F

8:31am CDT

Prepare Business Meeting Session Chamber
Sunday May 18, 2025 8:31am - 9:00am CDT
State Event Crew Prepares the Business Meeting Chamber.
Please vacate the room.
Speakers
avatar for Bill Schelli

Bill Schelli

Event Crew Lead, Golf Chairman

Sunday May 18, 2025 8:31am - 9:00am CDT
Ballroom F

9:00am CDT

Ladies Continental Breakfast
Sunday May 18, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am CDT
Come enjoy a light continental breakfast with friends you've met during the weekend while the Illinois State Council conducts its business session.
Hosted by Teresa Peters and Carol Bevignani.
Speakers
avatar for Teresa Peters

Teresa Peters

State First Lady
avatar for Carol Bevignani

Carol Bevignani

State Event Hostess

Sunday May 18, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am CDT
Monarch

9:00am CDT

Business Meeting Session (Credential Card & Current Paper Traveling Membership Card Required)
Sunday May 18, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm CDT
This is why you are here.  To conduct the annual business of the Illinois State Council.

Traveling Paper Membership Card Required for Entrance.
Credential Card Required to be Seated.

Open Meeting
Opening Prayer
Reflections of the State Chaplain
Appointment of Parliamentarian
Appointment of Judge & Tellers
Motion to Accept Reports as Printed
Per Diem Report
Credentials Report
Roll Call
Presentation of Resolutions
Elections
*State Deputy
*State Secretary
*State Treasurer
*State Advocate
*State Warden
*State Delegates to the Supreme Council Meeting
*State Alternates to the Supreme Council Meeting
Release of Judges
Old Business
New Business
Release of Parliamentarian
State Deputy Closing Remarks
Closing Prayer
Motion to Close the 127th Business Meeting of the Illinois State Council
Speakers
avatar for Jeff Peters

Jeff Peters

State Deputy
Sunday May 18, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Ballroom F
 
Share Modal

Share this link via

Or copy link

Filter sessions
Apply filters to sessions.