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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
The Parade of Councils! Watch as Councils from around the Illinois Jurisdiction parade in their Council Banner. Different Banners, but ONE Illinois State Council!
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
