PROGRAM ACTIVITIES Program Director John Beckman Assistants Antonio Banuelos Jason Follett

Community/Wheelchair Outreach Chairman – Jerry Wells Wheelchair Foundation $150 per wheelchair- Video available from Supreme Food for Families Initiative Councils urged to take hands on approach to food drives and support soup kitchens and food pantries Elderly and Infirmed Assist Program urging members to assist in any way for their needs i.e. take them to Mass, Communion, groceries, to Doctors appointments, etc. Small but big things to them. Coats for Kids

Camping Activities Co-Chairs – Mike Becker, Marcus Lawrence 16th Annual 2011 K of C Family Camporee August 26th, 27th & 28th Walnut Acres Campgrounds in Monticello, IA (local hotel also available) Mass, potluck, crafts, games and hayride 34th International K of C Camporee July 30th to Aug 5th – Walnut Acres Monticello, Ia

Keep Christ in Christmas Chairman – Richard Craig Application information in packet Order early – Order plenty Early bird deadline – September 25 Kits go from $130 to $162 Councils are more visible to community Promotes well with school children Puts Christ back into Christmas Take a look at the bi-lingual coloring books

Youth Activities Chairman – Bob Sinclair Important dates to remember June And July– Plan council youth activities July – Order Kits for Soccer Challenge, Substance Abuse Poster Contest and Free Throw Contest August – Local Level Soccer Penalty Kick Contest September – District Level Soccer Penalty Kick Competition October – Regional/State Penalty Kick Soccer Competition November – District level Substance Abuse Poster Contest December – State level Substance Abuse Poster Contest

Youth Activities Chairman – Bob Sinclair Regional & State Contact List for Penalty Kick Soccer Contest Iowa K of C Spelling Bee Contest Request form in packet Order kits from State Youth Director in July

The Knight Today Editor – Francis Schlueter Submit noteworthy articles & photos by email Published three times a year Distributed to all via Iowa K of C Website www.iowakofc.org

Publicity Director – Mike Gaspers Even so let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:16 Publicize the activities in your district by sending articles to The Knight Today (Francis Schlueter), the Knight Lite –Mike Gaspers (iowakofc@gmail.com) and Columbia Magazine (online)

Publicity Its on everyone’s agenda Promote the publication of Council activities Develop your own web site; link to State web Create your own newsletters Contribute inserts to parish bulletins Send Iowa KofC information to Diocesan newspapers Use Press Release format Consider Facebook to attract younger men

Catechetical Activities Mike Gaspers Iowa Knights of Columbus Retreat Nov. 11 – 13, - American Martyrs Retreat House, Cedar Falls, IA Theme: The Strong Right Arm of the Church Call to register 319-266-3543 Review many more activities on line at www.iowakofc.org/church.shtml

Vocations Director – Lorne Mayer Vocations Outreach/Family Chairman – David Roggy Vocations Committee meeting update ‘Penny’s for Heaven’ Program Dollars Collected - $27,800.00 $4,000 awarded to each Bishop RSVP Program Direct donations to Seminarians - $52,000.00

Disaster Relief Director- Pat O’Keefe Chairman- Jim Murphy Chairman- John McGinness Disaster Relief Program Mission - To make a difference by assisting those less fortunate Vision – To offer a bit of assistance to as many persons as possible who have suffered household loss as a result of disasters, giving preference to Brother Knights first, fellow Catholics second, and assisting others third. Assistance is not intended to offer complete relief, replace insurance, or take care of health needs, but to offer ready cash to assist in everyday living needs as lives are put back together.

Squires Program East Chairman- Barry Johnson West Chairman- Marty Pasker Squires Programs & Activities Ages 10 to 18 years old Two new Circles started – Iowa City Council 14385 and Panora Council 11242

Respect Life Activities Director – Dennis Shea Birthright Chairman- Mike Becker March for Life -Washington DC 2012 Iowa Bus Trip – Jan 21 – Jan 25, 2012 Respect Life Billboard Program Birthright Programs Roses for Birthright Baby Shower Other Pro-Life Activities

Special Olympics Director- Tom Wittrock Chairman- Jim Chambers Chairman- Pat Kelly Special Olympics Activities Ages 2 to 80 years old Serving 11,000 athletes in 99 counties 22 Olympic Type Sports Councils to get involved locally

Intellectual Disabilities Fund Drive Chairman – Richard Jacoby Sr. 2010-2011 Raised - $600,425.45 197 councils participating $17.56 per member Reporting forms are on the Iowa K of C website Distribute funds to organizations within 30 days after council receives check

Fr. Michael J. McGivney Guild Chairman – Henry Fullick Reports on his cause for canonization 140,000 Guild members Free to Join-sign up on line or mail Bi-monthly newsletter Biography and other great articles on website - http://www.fathermcgivney.org

Football Frenzy Chairman- Jon Aldrich Football Frenzy information Benefits- Councils receive $1 on each $10 ticket donation Members have won good money on this in past years State Council general fund is augmented Ability to run state expenses without raising per capita

Trappist Caskets- John McGinness Tempus Fugit, Memento Mori Benefits- Special pricing for KofC and family members 3rd and 4th Degree designs available Pre-purchase program locks price of the casket Next day expedited shipment available Iowa KofC gets a portion of the proceeds

Silver Rose – Antonio Banuelos One Rose – One Life In Iowa July 24 – Aug 14 Roses released from London, Ontario Traveling through MI, IN, IL, IA, NE, KS, OK, TX, Mexico Arriving in Mexico City on December 12 One hour prayer service All Materials provide – English and Spanish Dates still available

Route of the Rose

Project Moses – David Miller 10 Commandment Monuments Goal: 1 monument per county Out of 21 in the state, 18 are because of KofC Efforts Monument Fundraising Efforts with no cost to the Councils Efforts for a 10 Commandment Memorial in DC

Family of the Month – Antonio Banuelos Do you have a special family in your Council, Parish? Recognize them with Family of the Month Monthly state winner receives an engraved Bible Also, enter in the draw for a Holy Family figurine from Supreme Low state participation: only 12 out of 230 Councils Goal to increase to 20% this year http://www.kofc.org/un/en/forms/council/1993AOnline.pdf In State Deputy field enter: iakofcreports@gmail.com