TABLE OF CONTENTS

Oh and Prayers ………………………………... Page 2 - 4 Greetings from Dignitaries …………………………...… Page 5 -14 Convention AGENDA and Assignments ………………. Page 15 - 16 2020 Previous Convention Minutes – Virtual Meeting .. Page 17 - 29 State Secretary’s Report on Membership for 2020 …… Page 30 - 35 State Council Financial Statements for 2020 ………….. Page 36 - 58 State BUDGET for 2021-2022 ………………………….. Page 59 Charity Appeal Report………………………………….. Page 60 - 64 State Advocate Report & RESOLUTIONS …………… Page 65 - 73 District Deputy & Cluster Reports …………………….. Page 74 - 88 State GENERAL PROGRAM Director’s Report …….. Page 89 - 90 State Programs – MEMBERSHIP Activities Report …. Page 91- 106 Programs – FAITH, FAMILY & LIFE Reports ……… Page 107 - 112 Programs – COMMUNITY Reports …………………... Page 113 - 117 State MEMBER SERVICES Reports………………….. Page 118 - 122 Council INSTITUTION Dates………………………….. Page 123 - 124 Delegates to Past Supreme Conventions ………………. Page 125 - 132

1 Oh Canada

Oh Canada! Our home and native land! True Patriot love in all of us command. Car ton bras sait porter l’epee Il sait porter la croix! Ton histoire est une epopee Des plus brilliants exploits. God keep our land, Glorious and free! Oh Canada we stand on guard for thee. Oh Canada we stand on guard for thee.

Opening Ode

Sing ye his praises loud and long, And let the unenlightened know, In ev’ry echo of your song, The great deeds done, tho’long ago, By Columbus of the valiant souls, Who first old Neptune has controlled Despite of envy, intrigue, gold, In the dim past of long ago.

With vessels three o’re stormy sea, He thrilled the world of long ago, While wisdom linked with destiny, In justice scales its weight did throw. We are his heirs; we wear his name; We boast his deeds; we spread his fame; Our order is the shinning flame, That lights the gloom of long ago.

Prayer for the Canonization of Blessed Michael J. McGivney

God, our Father, protector of the poor and defender of the widow and orphan, you called your priest, Blessed Michael McGivney, to be an apostle of Christian family life and to lead the young to the generous service of neighbor.

Through the example of his life and virtue, may we follow your Son, Jesus Christ, more closely, fulfilling his commandment of charity and building up his Body which is the Church. Let the inspiration of your servant prompt us to greater confidence in your love so that we may continue his work of caring for the needy and the outcast. We humbly ask that you glorify Blessed Michael McGivney on earth according to the design of your holy will. Through his intercession, grant the favor I now present (here make your request). Through Christ our Lord. AMEN

2 A PRAYER FOR PROTECTION IN TIME OF PANDEMIC

O Mary, you always brighten our path as a sign of salvation and of hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick, who, at the Cross, took part in Jesus’ pain while remaining steadfast in faith. O loving Mother, you know what we need, and we are confident you will provide for us as at Cana in Galilee. Intercede for us with your Son Jesus, the Divine Physician, for those who have fallen ill, for those who are vulnerable, and for those who have died. Intercede also for those charged with protecting the health and safety of others and for those who are tending to the sick and seeking a cure. Help us, O Mother of Divine Love, to conform to the will of the Father and to do as we are told by Jesus, who took upon himself our sufferings and carried our sorrows, so as to lead us, through the Cross, to the glory of the Resurrection. Amen.

Under thy protection we seek refuge, O Holy Mother of God. In our needs, despise not our petitions, but deliver us always from all dangers, O glorious and blessed Virgin. Amen.

Adapted from the prayer of Pope Francis 11036 3/20

The ancient fresco of Madonna del Soccorso (Our Lady of Help) in St. Peter’s Basilica was restored with the support of the Knights of Columbus to mark KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS the Year of Faith (2012-2013). Photo courtesy of Fabbrica di San Pietro/M. Falcioni. 3 Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness & snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray and do thou, O Prince of Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. AMEN

PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH Glorious Patriarch Saint Joseph, whose power makes the impossible possible, come to my aid in these times of anguish and difficulty. Take under your protection the serious and troubling situations that I commend to you, that they may have a happy outcome (here make your request). My beloved father, all my trust is in you. Let it not be said that I invoked you in vain, and since you can do everything with Jesus and Mary, show me that your goodness is as great as your power. Am e n .

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March 29, 2021 Founder’s Day Joseph W. Riffel State Deputy State Council Knights of Columbus

Worthy State Deputy and dear Brother Riffel:

For the first time as Supreme Knight, it is an honor and joy for me to greet you and all my brother Knights as the Saskatchewan State Council holds its annual state convention.

Your meeting comes after a year unlike any before it. I know you and your fellow delegates will review the toll that COVID-19 has taken on our families, our parishes, our councils and our world. Hopefully still more time will be spent on our ongoing response, especially through the Leave No Neighbor Behind initiative, which has enabled councils around the world to answer the challenge of COVID- 19 with our perennial principle of Charity. I am very proud of the work that has been accomplished despite the adversity we have faced.

Amid the darkness of the past year, the Beatification of our Founder was a bright and most welcome light. As we rejoice at Father McGivney being raised to the honors of the altar, his Beatification brings increased responsibility for you, for me and for every Knight to be ever more devoted to our principles of Charity, Unity and Fraternity. We must strive to always grow in personal holiness and to be worthy heirs to the spiritual legacy of Blessed Michael McGivney.

I am deeply grateful to you, your fellow state officers, district deputies, council officers, general and field agents, and to each brother Knight who has worked so hard this past year to advance the mission of the Knights of Columbus in Saskatchewan. I am honored to serve alongside you as your Supreme Knight, and look forward to working together in the days ahead.

May Our Lady of Guadalupe guide your deliberations, and may Blessed Michael McGivney, pray for us!

Fraternally,

Patrick E. Kelly Supreme Knight

5 Knights of Col umbus – Chevaliers de Colomb

SASKATCHEWAN STATE COUNCIL – CONSEIL d’ETAT State Deputy: Joseph Riffel P.O. Box 61 Stn. Main State Chaplain: Fr Ed Gibney (PSD) , Saskatchewan S6H 4N7 Associate State Chaplain: Bishop Bryan Bayda Telephone: Cell: 306-631-1610 Immediate Past State Deputy: Chris Bencharski E-mail: [email protected] State Secretary: Larry Packet Web Page: www.kofcsask.com State Treasurer: Marte Clemente Marquis Nogot State Executive Secretary: Gerry Gieni State Advocate: Gregory Dozorec State Deputy - [email protected] State Warden: Agnel George

April 16th, 2021

Your Excellencies, Worthy Delegates, My Brother Knights, Ladies and Guests.

It is my privilege to welcome you to the 99th Annual Saskatchewan State Convention. While I do wish we could all gather in Fraternity in Regina for this special event, we know we should not as the health and safety of our Clergy, our Brother Knights and our families is our highest priority. By remaining safe, we will have the opportunity to gather again. I appreciate your patience during these times.

Our theme this year is “In the Footsteps of the Father”. We all need to remember when we do things for the Lord, we will always do right for all. We all need to follow Him.

As we continue through the event, may we remember all those in need our support and our Prayers. As Knights, we will Leave No Neighbor Behind.

I would like to say Thank You to all the people who helped make this virtual State Convention occur. While it may not be the usual event, we have all worked hard to do our best to provide you with a better virtual experience, while keeping the intent of following some of our traditions we have in Saskatchewan.

I want to say “Thank You” to our Worthy State Chaplain Fr Ed Gibney, to our Worthy Associate State Chaplain Bishop Bryan Bayda and all of the Bishops from across Saskatchewan for their continued Spiritual & emotional support & guidance during this past year and into the future.

I share the same thanks to the State Board Officers, our State Executive Secretary, the District Deputies, the Program Directors and Chairmen, the Agency, the Saskatchewan Charitable Foundation Board members, the 4th Degree Masters, the Supreme Officers, the Supreme Board of Directors and our Canadian Supreme Directors for all they have done throughout the year to help me serve you as your State Deputy during this past year. Your leadership and unwavering dedication to the Order is a great example of how we can serve our Church, our Families and our Communities to make the world a better place.

Finally, I wish to thank everyone for all that you do in the name of the Knights of Columbus. I pray that Blessed Michael McGivney protect you now and into the future.

Vivat Jesus!

Joseph Riffel - State Deputy Saskatchewan State Council, Knights of Columbus #Leave No Neighbor Behind

6 Roman Catholic Archdiocese of REGINA OFFICE OF THE ARCHBISHOP

445 Broad Street N., Regina, SK, CANADA S4R 2X8 Tel: (306) 352-1651 Fax: (306) 352-6313 E-mail: chancery @archregina.sk.ca

April 1, 2021

Dear Brother Knights,

Warm greetings in the Risen Lord. As we enter this second year of the pandemic, perseverance and resilience are being called forth from us on all sides. While it is unfortunate that this year's State Convention is happening largely in a virtual format, it is still good to be able to gather together. I very much like your theme, 'In the Footsteps of the Father.' In this Easter season, we celebrate how profoundly God has embraced the human condition, and how faithfully God accompanies us in the struggles and adventures of our lives. The Father who has brought us into being also walks with us. He has sent the Risen Lord to show us the path of life, empowered by the Holy Spirit. And where the Father walks, we are called to follow. That means that we are to go into places of need, of suffering, of woundedness, and to bring comfort. Sometimes we can speak a word of hope in such situations, and sometimes words do not help, but our compassionate presence helps. Let us follow in the footsteps of the Father in his mission to transform places of darkness into light, place of despair into hope, places of suffering into joy, redeeming the world through his self-giving all-embracing love.

Brother Knights, I also want to express my heartfelt gratitude to Brother Knight Tony Gartner and all who assisted him last Summer and Fall in turning a run down old school house into a beautiful home where I now happily live, just a few kilometres outside of Regina. I am filled with gratitude to the Knights every time I step out the door into a wonderful farm yard, and see the beauty and wonder of the created world all around me on this little patch of Canadian prairie. Heartfelt thanks!

Wishing you a fruitful and life-giving gathering, and looking forward to joining you as able.

Grace and peace,

+ Donald Bolen Archdiocese of Regina

7 Diocese of Prince Albert Diocdse de Prince Albert OFFICE OF THE BISHOP BUREAU DE L'EVEQUE

April1,2021

Dear Brother Knights and Wives,

Greetings to you as we find ourselves in the Paschal season, a time ofjoy and a time of gratitude. It is joyful because the Lord is in our midst and his mission continues through us. It is in gratitude because we are his beloveds.

As you may have heard, I am retiring, and I wish you well as you celebrate your 99tl' Annual State Convention. You have been faithful to your call of gathering men around the guidelines of Blessed Fr. Michael J. McGivney. He wanted you to be men of faith and encouraged you to first be exemplary husbands and exemplary fathers to your children. I admired your commitment to this first vocation. You have also extended your hands to many physically and mentally challenged children and to many elders. This is really what makes me happy of being a fellow Knight.

May you continue to carry this torch and fulfill the call with great pride and with the fraternity that we share as brothers. Fudhermore, may your witness continue to inspire our youth to join us and to walk with us in fraternity, unity, faith and with great patriotism.

Blessings.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

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+Albert Thdvenot M. Afr. Apostolic Administrator of Prince Alberl

To help our people rediscover Christ, the incarnate word of God because we are all called to holiness,

1475 - 4th Avenue West, Prince AIbert, SK S6V 5H1 Tel 306-922-4747 Ext22t / Fax 306-922-4754 Email : [email protected] www. oadiocese.ca

8 Roman Catholic Diocese of OFFICE OF THE BISHOP

123 Nelson Rd Phone: 306-242-1500 Saskatoon SK S7S 1H1 Fax: 306-244-6010 www.rcdos.ca Toll free: 877-661-5005

April 1, 2021 Holy Thursday

Greetings Leadership and Members of the Knights of Columbus of Saskatchewan:

I extend to you my support, congratulations, and prayers as you gather for this year’s Knights of Columbus Convention: “In the Footsteps of the Father.” I also appreciate that you chose this theme given the extraordinary circumstances that we face in our province and world, and the need for disciples of Jesus Christ to reach out and provide service and care – so that “no neighbour is left behind.”

Your theme reminds me of an important emphasis of Pope Francis early on in his papacy, when he stated that… “Faith is the greatest adventure… when we hold nothing back, (when we) …dare to go where God goes!”

This year has been very challenging for us all. I wish to acknowledge and thank you all - members of the Knights of Columbus – for striving during very demanding times to faithfully and heroically carry out the ministry of Jesus Christ through your service and charitable works. In this Easter season we celebrate the great love and sacrifice that Jesus Christ shows the world is the way to our salvation and healing. Thank you very much for showing the loving and serving way of the Saviour.

May God keep you all safe and healthy, and my He abundantly bless your deliberations and sharing at this year’s Convention.

Sincerely in Christ,

Bishop Mark Hagemoen

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Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Chevalier de Colum b State Chaplain, Fr. Edward Gibney

P. O. Box 550, Biggar Saskatchewan, S0K 0M0 Tel. (306) 948-3330 Email [email protected]

State Chaplain’s Greetings 99th Annual State Convention

Dear Brother Knights

On behalf of all the Council Chaplains of the Province, as well as all the Parish Priests our Order serves, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to this our second ‘virtual’ State Convention of the Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus. In the face of all the difficulties we have been facing over the past year, it is hard to consider celebrating, but it is also important that we do so. Never forget all the people that you have reached out to and helped in the past year, and never forget that what we have done recently is also united with the work that our Order has done in the Province for over 100 years. We are a part of a great history of service to our Church and our Community. That is always worth celebrating.

This year’s Convention theme is “In the Footsteps of the Father,” which is a reminder that, wherever we go as Brother Knights and families, God is leading the way. In the good times he has set us on solid ground and has showed us the safe path. In the difficulties of the past year he has guided our footsteps in new directions. And we know that He will lead the Order to be instrumental in the growth of the Faith, in Saskatchewan, for years to come. In this year of Saint Joseph we must also follow in the footsteps of the ‘foster father’ of our Lord, for he is the exemplar of the selfless service to others on which our Order is built. Think about the depth of Joseph’s Faith when he was visited by the Angel of the Lord. Think of all that he did to protect his family through the difficulties they faced. And think about how Joseph was the teacher of the “servant leadership” that Jesus would later preach. Our Order is needed for it is an example of Joseph’s faith, fatherhood, and service, these things are truly needed in the world, today.

In these difficult times, please know that your Chaplains and Priests appreciate all that you have tried to do for your Parishes over the past year and they look forward to your assistance in re-strengthening our Parishes in the coming years. I pray that God continue to Bless and protect you, your families and your Councils in the coming year.

Fr. Edward Gibney State Chaplain

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12 Vice Supreme Master of the 4th Degree Simon Fraser Province Andy Sambrielaz ▪ 1841 Crossglen Court, Kelowna, B.C., V1V 1S4 ▪ Tel: 250-808-3289 ▪ Email: [email protected]

April 16, 2021

Joe Riffel, State Deputy Saskatchewan State Council

Dear Worthy State Deputy Joe:

I bring greetings on behalf of Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly, the Supreme Board of Directors, our Supreme Master Dennis Stoddard, the Supreme Assembly and the Sir Knights of the Simon Fraser Province to delegates and guests attending the annual Knights of Columbus State Convention for the Saskatchewan jurisdiction.

This meeting is called to conduct the business of your jurisdiction and all delegates are reminded of their responsibilities to best meet the needs of the order and our church.

I would like to congratulate the State Deputy, his State Officers and all the brother knights, members and families for their dedication to the order and the difference they have made this year in their parishes and in their communities. It was new; it was different. We have never before been asked to organize virtually, help virtually while continuing to help in-person where possible. Despite roadblocks, you still are the example of travelling ‘In the Footsteps of the Father’. A journey that continues, that does not give up and a journey that will not be halted by the need to use a camera and monitor.

As we all continue to work in new methods as well as the methods we have grown used to, we can continue to grow the 4th degree as well as the order as a whole. As we grow together, we will continue to make an impact in our parishes and in our communities, we will continue to follow the footsteps that lead to our destiny and have impact even greater than before the pandemic.

Viva Cristo Rey!

Andy

Andy Sambrielaz Vice Supreme Master, Simon Fraser Province

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My Brother Knights,

On behalf of the approx. 1400 4th Degree Knights in the District of Saskatchewan, I would like to congratulate SD Joe and all his team on their Annual State Convention.

I would also like to take this opportunity to invite all 3rd degree members in good standing to join the 4th Degree. You do not need to purchase the uniform to join. Only if you decide to join the Colour Corps, then you would procure your uniform.

As our 4th Degree Exemplification is currently virtual, now is the time to consider joining the 4th Degree. You do not have to leave home to attend a degree.

A list of available Exemplifications (4th Degree Ceremonies) in Saskatchewan along with lots of useful information is available on the 4th Degree District Website (www.sask4th.ca).

If you have any questions about the 4th Degree, please contact me.

Pat Meuse MMM CD PGK PFN Master, District of Saskatchewan Simon Fraser Province

14 Saskatchewan State Council Knights of Columbus

CONVENTION Assignments & Agenda- Virtual Convention- April 16 & 17, 2021

Nominations Committee IPSD Chris Bencharski , PSD Brian Schatz and 3 PGKs: Rejean Houle C#2031 St Gerard’s Council in , Dexter Cote C#5248 Fr Michel Council in , and Arnel Mendoza C#11429 San Lorenzo Ruiz Council in Saskatoon.

Resolutions Committee State Advocate Greg Dozorec and Grand Knights: James Empey - Bishop Budka (Regina) Council #5914, Kevin Rutt – Meadow Lake Council #5259 and Ron Holoday - Pope John XXIII (Melfort) Council #5788

Audit and Finance State Treasurer Marte Clemente Nogot, PSD Denis Carignan- Chairman, and Grand Knights: Jeff Stang C#5474 Macklin, Aime Isabey C#2031Weyburn and Andrew Loken C#8279 Msgr Robinson Council Saskatoon. (Additional assistance by WiPSD Chris Bencharski and WSS Larry Packet for informational/instructional purposes)

Credentials Committee State Secretary Larry Packet – Chairman and District Deputies: Adrien Piche (D#25), Dale Meier (D#26) and Ron Denis (D#27)

Warden and Honorary Guards State Warden Agnel George and the odd numbered District Deputies.

Honorary Tellers IPSD Chris Bencharski and the even numbered District Deputies

**State Convention to held virtually using 1-2 Virtual Platforms with a special System to be used by the Voting Delegates only. For best viewing pleasures, a Laptop/desktop computer (with speakers and a microphone) for watching the event, and a smart phone/tablet for the voting process. Instructions to be shared shortly.

Friday Mass, Opening Session & Awards (6:30pm Start)

Opening Mass: Main Celebrant- Worthy Associate State Chaplain Bishop Bryan Bayda. Concelebrated with Worthy State Chaplain Fr Ed Gibney, Mass to be done in Eastern Rite.

Opening Session – State Deputy Joseph Riffel to open session State Secretary to set aside rules of the Order to allow all guests to attend. Supreme Knight’s Address Supreme Chaplain’s Address

15 State Chaplains’ Address Saskatchewan Bishops Remarks Supreme Guest’s Address State Deputy Report

Awards - SGPD Eugene Achtemichuk to announce State Program Awards

State General Agent, Bro Mark Lewans, to give his remarks. Saskatchewan Charitable Foundation President, Bro Harvey Granatier, to give his remarks. 4th Degree Saskatchewan District Master to give his remarks.

SD Joe Riffel to announce the State Council Service Awards, State Deputy Recognition Awards and Financial Donation Presentations

Session adjourned with a Blessing.

Saturday Business Session (11:00am Start, Delegates and Members-in-good standing only) SD to open Official Business Session. WSC opening Prayer. SD to invite any Saskatchewan Bishops for their remarks. Procedures & Protocols to be explained. Adoption of last year’s Minutes. Officer Reports. Nominating Committee Report. State Secretary Report. Report from State Treasurer and the Audit & Finance Committee. State Advocate & the Resolutions Committee report. Election of State Officers. Election of Supreme Delegates for Supreme Convention. Program Director Reports.

Closing remarks & Blessing. Adjourned until April 29, 2022 for the 100th Annual Saskatchewan State Convention.

Saskatchewan Charitable Foundation AGM at 2:10PM – 3:20PM

Saturday Memorial Mass (3:30pm Start, ALL WELCOME) Celebrants- WSC Father Ed Gibney & WASC Bishop Bryan Bayda Necrology production– Video created by Bro Peter Folk, Bro Glen Hauser & PSD Bob Barkman

*Stay Safe & Healthy. We need you all more now than ever.

Joe Riffel-SD #LNNB 2021.03.02

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SASKATCHEWAN STATE Knights of Columbus 2020 State Convention MINUTES

17 Saskatchewan State Council Saturday April 25, 2020 98th Annual Meeting Minutes Notes for future reference: Due to a world pandemic (Coronavirus Covid-19), on ~March 16, 2020, the Supreme Directors notified all State Councils that all State conventions would be cancelled in their physical form. Over time, a process was developed by Supreme to allow State Councils to host a State convention in a virtual form. It would be done using a telephone system, with Officers monitoring it with a computer program for tracking & voting purposes. The WSD, along with the State Officers, the Saskatchewan Charitable Foundation Board members, the State Executive Secretary & other Program Directors, under the direction of Supreme’s guidelines , arranged for 3 sessions, the first two using Turbobridge telephone conferencing for general information sharing and the delivery of messages from our Special guests, followed by a 3rd session using the Supreme supplied FLS platform for the purposes of monitoring and recording of State officer & Supreme delegate elections and the approval of resolutions put forward by the State Council. State Officers, Council Delegates and Guests were provided with protocols for accessing the various virtual sessions. Prior to the event, 2 copies of the State Convention book, of the SCF AGM book and State pins were mailed out to each Council Financial Secretary for distribution to the Council delegates, State Officers, etc… for review and to allow feedback prior to the event. Joseph Riffel State Secretary.

~2pm. Session 1.The Saskatchewan Charitable Foundation held its Annual General Meeting.

At ~2:45pm. Session 2. The Worthy State Deputy called the meeting to order. He welcomed all present to this “virtual meeting”. State Chaplain, Bishop Bryan Bayda, lead us in the Prayer for Protection in Time of Pandemic.

State Secretary Joe Riffel provided some guidelines for how the virtual convention will proceed using the virtual platform, providing instructions on: the hosts, how to make motions and how to vote. The State Secretary welcomed the WSD to give his address.

The State Deputy gave his address (as follows): Dear Brother Knights of Saskatchewan, In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, we can realize the significance of the theme of our convention, ‘Knights of Fraternity: United In Charity’.

We are Knights of Fraternity who depend on each other both socially and spiritually. During this difficult and uncertain time, we must unite to meet the needs of our brother knights, our parishes and our communities through our charitable works and through our faith.

18 Through the Order’s pandemic response program, ‘Leave No Neighbor Behind’, we need to unite together in the spirit of fraternal brotherhood. This is the time for all knights to ‘Step Into The Breach’ and to put our words and our faith into action in our church and community.

Today, we make history by holding the first ever Virtual State Convention in 98 years. It has been both a learning experience and at times rather frustrating as we were all learning. However, the Fraternal leaders at all levels have stepped up to the plate to help make this happen.

This uncertain time has indeed changed our lives and in many ways has inconvenienced us as we are not used to many of the negative aspects of the way things are at the present time.

The corona virus has changed the way we function as an organization and for the first time in our lifetime, we were not able to gather as a faith community to celebrate the Easter Triduum. The church buildings are closed. But church and our faith are not closed because the people are the church. Our families are the domestic churches. We can perhaps look at the bright side. We can spend more time with our family, we can pray daily as a family particularly the recitation of the Rosary to Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Patroness of the Knights of Columbus.

There is daily virtual Mass which we can attend. Reading the bible daily is another faith activity we can participate in with our family. We can also connect to our parish family through virtual means by praying the rosary virtually or through a virtual bible study class.

The opportunities to practice our faith are limitless; we just need to take the time to do it and to become creative. This is an opportunity for us to focus on the important things which we have, our faith, our family, our health and the opportunity to reach out to our members and parishioners and to help those who are not as fortunate as we are.

The knights of Columbus can’t gather together physically, but that doesn’t mean that we stop being a knight or to stop practicing our faith. During this time of Pandemic, our churches, our priests, and our communities need the knights more than ever before in our history. WE need to implement the ideas in the ‘Leave No Neighbor’ behind program and to put our words and our faith into practice and into action.

How many of you have contacted your parish priest in the last month to see how he is doing and to ask him if the knights can assist him. Starting Monday, I ask each council to do just that---contact your parish priest, tell him about the ‘Leave No Neighbor Behind Guide Book and offer to work with your parish priest, your pastoral council and your council members to develop a plan for your council and parish community to reach out to the elderly, the needy, and those who may be depressed, lonely, or isolated. How many of you have contacted an elderly member in the last 2 weeks to check to see how they are doing or if you can help in any way.

19 Could we not organize a phoning blitz and reach out to each member and to each parishioner perhaps once each week. This would be a great evangelization activity which may bring people back to our church or to the Knights of Columbus when we can once again attend Mass and Council meetings.

This past year has been a good year for Saskatchewan. Knights throughout Saskatchewan have conducted many excellent programs. In partnership with the Charitable Foundation, with the bishops and priests in Parishes throughout Sask., and with the local councils, once again we held a very successful Vocations Endowment Campaign raising $870,000.00 in just 2 years. Special thanks to all the bishops of Sask., to the Charitable Foundation members and to all of you at the council level for your commitment and dedication to support the Education of our Seminarians.

This year, we delivered 125 wheelchairs to Poland, and another 125 for use in Canada----60 of which will be put to use where they are needed in Sask.

The Inter-Charity Appeal this year raised over $122,000.00 with over 10,000.00 each for Teen-Aid and Special Olympics and close to $80,000.00 for rebates to councils for Charitable causes in communities in Sask. The Spiritual Enrichment in Saskatoon was once again a great success. I could go on and list 1000s of more Faith in Action projects held this past year. This is what we do-we make life better for those around us and this is one way we evangelize our parishes and communities---through our charitable works and through our faith

At the date of writing this message, Saskatchewan is doing very well sitting in 9th spot with 273 members or 84% of our intake and First in our Division of 12 Jurisdictions. In the Canada Cup competition, we are in first place with 70 points. Thank you to all who have contributed to our membership success again this year. Let us all remember to engage our members in our Faith In Action Programs and in the ‘Leave No Neighbor Behind’ Initiatives. Members join the Order to serve and to do something of value---we need to invite them and reach out to them constantly.

The good work we have done would not have been possible without a great team. I am proud to say that We HAVE A GREAT TEAM in Sask. which is all of you. This has made my past two years as your State Deputy both memorable and rewarding. But this year is not over for Saskatchewan or for any of the councils. There is still much work to be done in the name of Columbianism.

My term as State Deputy will end on June 30th, and many of the Grand Knights and DDs term will end on June 30th, but the work will not end—it will continue in many cases under new leadership. I ask all of you to continue your involvement and dedication in no matter what capacity you serve. We need all knights to assist us in our mission of Charity and Evangelization.

Special thanks to my fellow State officers, to the District Deputies, state program directors and chairmen, Supreme Mission Staff, charitable foundation members, general agent and field agents, State Executive Secretary Gerry Gieni, all council officers and all knights for your charitable service and dedication to the ideals of our Order. A special thank you for your friendship and support.

20 A very special thank you is extended to State Chaplain Bishop Bryan Bayda, to Associate State Chaplain Father Ed Gibney, all the bishops of Saskatchewan and all priests and council chaplains for their support and spiritual guidance.

As we move through this uncertain moment in history, let us continue to place our trust in God and to pray to Our Lady of Guadalupe and to our Venerable Founder Father Michael McGivney to intercede for us to protect our health, our families, our church and our Order.

Vivat Jesus,

Chris Bencharski- State Deputy, Saskatchewan State Council

The WSD Chris invited His Grace Archbishop Don Bolen, Honorary State Chaplain, to give his greetings on behalf of the bishops of Saskatchewan. The WSD Chris invited His Grace, Worthy State Chaplain Bishop Bryan for his address. The WSD Chris invited the Worthy General Agent Mark Lewans for his message.

The WSD Chris announced without objection, the rules for this Virtual Convention will be suspended and we will have a shortened order of business.

The WSD called for adoption of the Minutes of the proceedings of the 97th Annual State Convention as printed in the Convention Booklet. Moved by State Secretary Joe Riffel. Seconded by Bro Al Rosler- Council 1534- Moose Jaw. Voted. Motion was CARRIED.

The WSD Chris identified the Nominating Committee members (IPSD Brian Schatz, PSD Denis Carignan, GK Gord Hagen- Council #3031, GK Ron Koberinski- Lanigan Council# 6068, and GK Richard Zens- Hudson Bay Council #5968) and thanked the members for their work. The WSD invited iPSD Brian Schatz to give the report from the Nominating Committee. IPSD Brian (Chair of the Nominating committee) announced that at 4:00pm, during the third session, the Nominating Committee will submit the following names for election to the following positions for a one year term beginning July 1st, 2020. For the position of SD---Joseph Riffel For the position of SS—Larry Packet For the position of ST—Marte Clemente-Nogot For the position of SA- Greg Dozorec For the position of SW-Agnel George For delegates to the Supreme Council Meeting, the nominating committee has received the following names: Ron Koenig, Yves Descottes, Cody Geiger, Kevin Rutt, Wayne Matt, James Nestmann, and Curt Orth.

The WSD Chris called for the adoption of the State Executive, District Deputy and Program Director Reports 21 as written in the Convention book and circulated by email. Motion made by Bro John Vany- Council 2094-North . Seconded by Bro Wayne Johston- Council 3031- Swift Current. The motion was Carried citing no objections.

WSD Chris asked for INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT’S REVIEW REPORT. He called upon PSD Bob Barkman, Chairman of the Audit & Finance Committee, for the report of the Audit and Finance Committee for his summary of the Financial Review Reports for the year ending June 30th, 2019 and the Budget for the 2020- 2021 Columbian year. PSD Bob Barkman gave his report (as follows). The Audit and Finance Committee met to examine the Financial Review Statements for the year ending June 30th, 2019. The members of the committee included Grand Knight Glen Hauser Saskatoon Council #10587, GK Dave Witzaney- Denzil Council 3920, and GK Ed Frank Saskatoon Council #1517. The members of the committee met by teleconference to thoroughly review the Financial Statements for the year ending June 30, 2019 and to review the Budget for the 2020-2021 Columbian year. State Treasurer Larry Packet and SD Chris Bencharski participated to answer any questions. The committee was satisfied with the Independent Accountant’s Report that was presented. The year ended with a suplus of $7,600.00. We felt it reflected a good and accurate picture of the financial position of the Saskatchewan State Council, and therefore recommend that the Review Engagement Report of the Financial Statements be accepted as presented. The committee also reviewed the budget of revenue and expenses for the Columbian Year 2020-2021. The budget was amended for expenditures to decrease the Good of the order expense from $5000 to $4500 and Ceremonials from $1200 to $800 and an added expense from 0 to $900 for the Canadian Association Fees. The total revenue and total expenditure categories will remain the same for a balanced budget with a surplus of $100. There will be no increase in per capita and the committee recommends a review of perhaps waving some of the July 1st per capita assessments since expenditures will be decreased because of cancellation of the convention and other state events. The committee recommends that the budget be accepted as amended. WSD Chris asked if there were any objections to the report. None were presented. Then he approved the Financial Statements as circulated and presented.

The WSD noted the State Council must appoint an Independent Accountant for the year ending June 30th, 2021. The year ending June 30, 2020 will be the 3rd year of a 3 year commitment. He recognized WST Larry Packet to make a recommendation. WST Larry Packet recommended: that this body appoint the Saskatoon firm of A1 Lo-Cost Income Tax and Accounting Services Ltd. (Ted Lewis) to conduct a Review Engagement of the State Council financial statements for the year ending June 30, 2021. WSD Chris recognized Glen Hauser to make a motion. Glen Hauser- Saskatoon Council #10587 made t he I m motion: ove that this body confirm the appointment of the Saskatoon firm of A1- Lo-Cost Income Tax and Accounting Services Ltd. (Ted Lewis) to conduct a review Assessment of the State Council Financial Statements for the year ending June 30th, 2021. WSD Chris recognize Dave Witzaney- Denzil Council #3920 to second the motion. The WSD asked if there any objection? After hearing none, the motion was carried.

22 WSD Chris asked Marte Nogot, Worthy State Advocate, to give his report on resolutions.

WSA State Advocate gave his report. The resolutions report is found on page 63-70 in the convention book. You have had a chance to read through these resolutions and provide any comments to the committee for consideration. The Resolutions Committee members included myself as State Advocate, GK Curt Orth- Gerald Council #6182, GK Mitchell Staszczak- Kelvinton Rose-Valley Council #6594 and GK Agnel George of Regina council #17190 (St John Paul ll). The resolutions committee met by teleconference on April 20th. The report of the Resolutions Committee was sent to you on April 21st. The report contains follow-up actions taken on last years resolutions which are in the convention book on pages 64 and 65. The report also contains the group ‘A’ resolutions which are our State Council Policy made up of previously passed resolutions and group ‘B’ resolutions which contain our Financial Policy made up of previously passed resolutions. The group ‘C’ resolutions are new resolutions submitted for this year. The Resolutions committee recommends adoption of all resolutions submitted.

The State Deputy thanked the WSA for his report and noted the State Avocate will present each resolution to the voting delegates for adoption during the 4:00 session.

The WSD asked all to observe a moment of prayer for all those affected by the pandemic, for all deceased brothers this past year, for all those who lost their lives in the tragedy in Nova Scotia, and for Past Supreme Knight Virgil Dechant. Then he asked the Worthy State Chaplain, Bishop Bryan, to lead us in a prayer. State Chaplain Bishop Bryan: Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

WSD Chris invited SGPD Eugene to give a report. SGPD Eugene Achtemichuk shared his report: Thanked current WSD Chris, State Board Officers, Directors and chairmen. Promoted the “Leave No Neigbor Behind” program. The WSD invited Ceremonials PD Denis Carignan PSD to give a report. Denis Carignan (PSD) gave a report. He referred to the convention book pgs 103-106. Promoting Supreme’s Online Exemplification. Councils should start to set up Ceremonial teams and ordering supplies. The WSD invited SMD / SWA Marte Clemente Nogot to give a report. WSA / SMD gave his report. On membership he referred people to pages 97-98 of the convention book, and Cultural Diversity report on page 102.

WSD asked if anyone had any questions? ?? Will people be reimbursed for tickets purchased for the State Convention – Expect refunds from pre- paid tickets.

23 ?? Will State be carrying some inventory of supplies for ceremonials? - Yes, we have some, contact SES Gerry for purchase (at our cost).

The WSD thanked our State Chaplain Bishop Bryan, Associate State Chaplain Father Ed, the State Officers, Executive Secretary Gerry, Supreme Officers and Mission Staff, to all committee members who assited with the Virtual Convention, to the agency, the Charitable Foundation members, to all bishops and priests, and to all delegates for your participation. He reminded all councils to implement the ‘Leave No Neighbor Behind’ program activites in your parishes, to promote online membership and online degrees, and most importantly to follow the Safety Guidelines.

The WSD asked Is there was any other business to come before the convention? The WSS Joe Riffel thanked the WSD for all the hard work he had done in recent times in preparation for the virtual State

The WSD called upon our Associate State Chaplain Father Ed Gibney, to close this session with the Father McGivney Prayer. Father Ed Gibney offered a prayer.

At ~3:40, the WSD adjourned the session, and thanked everyone for their participation and patience. He announced the 3rd session will be at 4:00 will be for delegates only. And reminded them of the procedure for participating in the session.

Saskatchewan State Council Meeting Saturday, April 25th, 2020 Session lll-4:00 pm Using the FLS Platform Through Supreme At ~4:10 , State Deputy welcomed the delegates back to Session lll of the Annual Meeting of the Saskatchewan State Council and called the meeting to order. He asked the State Chaplain Bishop Bryan to open with a prayer.

Bishop Bryan lead us in the Prayer for Protection in time of Pandemic: O Mary, you always brighten our path as a sign of salvation and of hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick, who, at the Cross, took part in Jesus’ pain while remaining steadfast in faith. O loving Mother, you know what we need, and we are confident you will provide for us as at Cana in Galilee. Intercede for us with your Son Jesus, the Divine Physician, for those who have fallen ill, for those who are vulnerable, and for those who have died. Intercede also for those charged with protecting the health and safety of others and for those who are tending to the sick and seeking a cure. Help us, O Mother of Divine Love, to conform to the will of the Father and to do as we are told by Jesus, who took upon himself our sufferings and carried our sorrows, so as to lead us, through the Cross, to the glory of the Resurrection. Amen.

The WSD made a few announcements regarding the unique requirements of the Virtual State Convention, noted only delegates with proper credentials could participate, noted the Minutes of the 2019 State

24 Convention, and all Reports of Committees, Reports of Officers, Resolutions and the Budget for the next fraternal year had been provided prior to the meeting (and posted on the Saskatchewan state Council website) for review and noted the goal was to complete the required business quickly and efficiently, so many items will be abbreviated, or eliminated.

The WSD invited the Worthy Supreme Knight for his message. The Supreme Knight’s message was shared.

The WSD Chris invited the Worthy Supreme Advocate, John Marrella for his message The Worthy Supreme Advcoate, John Marrella gave his message.

WSD Chris invited our Associate State Chaplain, Fr Ed, to give his reflection.

The WSD Chris announced: Without objection, the rules will be suspended and the following shortened Order of Business will be adopted: Prayer, Appoinment of Committee on Credentials, Report of Committee on Credentials, Report on (Approval of 2019 Minutes, Reports of Committees, and Report of State Officers), Nomination and Election of State Officers, Nomination and Election of Representatives and Alternates to the Supreme Council Meeting, Resolutions, New Business, Prayer, Adjournment WSD Chris announced, due to our circumstances of our Virtual State Meeting, he asked our State Secretary and State Treasurer to serve as the Credentials Committee; he had also appointed State Advocate Marte Nogot to serve as our Parliamentarian for this Virtual Meeting.

WSD Chris called upon State Secretary Joe Riffel for the report of the Credentials Committee. State Secretary Joe Riffel gave his report: In reviewing the list of delegates based on information provided by our councils, and cross checking this with the members that have joined us today for this virtual meeting, our State Treasurer and myself have the following number of delegates. 7 State Officers 1 Immediate Past State Deputy 119 delegates For a total of 127 voting delegates Inn r eviewing the list of WSD noted the roll of delegates submitted by the credentials committee will be the official roll of voting members of the convention. WSD Chris noted the minutes of the 2019 State Convention, the Reports of State officers and Committee Members, the Financial Statements for the year ending June 30th, 2019 and the 2020-2021 budget had been approved by the delegates in the 2nd Session.

WSD Chris announced we would proceed with the election of State Officers. He noted that nominations submitted to the Nominations Committee would be considered as seconded nominations made to the floor for consideration of that respective position. He noted that voting delegates follow the instructions on how to vote. The voting will be anonymous. The system we are using records the votes, but does not show how any particular delegate voted. Remember only Credentialized delegates have rights to the floor and you must be recognized to speak. He noted being we were using an electronic polling sysem for the

25 vote, in case of an unforeseen issue, he had appointed Denis Carignan as the Judge and Greg Dozorec, Gerry Gieni and Harvey Granatier as tellers. He then turned the gavel over to IPSD Brian Schatz for the purpose of the election of State Officers for the next Fraternal Year.

IPSD Brian Schatz reported : As noticed in the Guidelines distributed by the State Council, the following nominations were submitted for the positions of State Officers: State Deputy- Joseph Riffel State Secretary- Larry Packet State Treasurer- Marte Cemente Nogot State Advocate- Greg Dozorec State Warden- Agnel George No further nomination were presented. Nominations were closed. He asked since there are no other nominations, without objection the State Secretary will cast one ballot for the slate of State Officers for a one-year term commencing July 1st, 2020. He returned the gavel to the WSD.

WSD Chris moved into the election of the delegates to the Annual meeting of the Supreme Council. He explained that State Deputy Chris Bencharski and State Deputy Elect Joe Riffel are automatic delegates. In addition to these delegates , Sask can elect 6 more Third Degree members to represent us at the meeting---3 Insurance members and 3 associate members.

He called upon Grand Knight Gord Hagen- Council 3031- Swift Current to make nominations. Grand Knight Gord Hagen nominated the following members as Insurance Delegates to the Supreme Council Meeting: Ron Koenig, Yves Descottes, Cody Geiger, Kevin Rutt, Wayne Matt, James Nestmann, and Curt Orth. WSD Chris asked for further nominations from the floor. None were presented. Nominations were closed.

WSD Chris announced we would proceed with balloting for the Insurance Delegate Representatives. Being there were more nominations than spaces available, we would need to vote for each position. Numbers were assigned to each nominee, and we would vote for 1 person at a time, declaring a winner after each vote based on the highest number of votes received, then repeating the process until 3 Insurance deleagtes were elected. State Secretary Joe Riffel announced the winners after each of the 3 ballots. The winners were, in order of winning ballot: James Nestmann, Wayne Matt & Cody Geiger.

WSD Chris called IPSD Brian Schatz (Council # 15955- Regina) to make a nomination. Brian Schatz nominated Ron Koenig, Yves Descottes, Kevin Rutt and Curt Orth as associate delegates to the Supreme Council. WSD State Deputy asked for further nominations for Associate Delegates from the floor. None were presented. Nominations were closed.

The same process (using the same number to identify each member) was used for electing the 3 Associate

26 Delegates for the Supreme Convention. The 4 remaining nominees were put forward, the person receiving the highest number of votes would be elected. This was repeated until we had 3 delegates chosen. State Secretary Joe Riffel read the winner after each ballot. The winners were, in order of winning ballot: Ron Koenig, Yves Descottes and Kevin Rutt.

WSD Chris called upon Richard Zens- Council #5968- Hudson Bay for the purpose of making a nomination. Bro Richard Zens nominated Curt Orth, Larry Packet and Marte Clemente Nogot as Insurance Alternate Delegates to the Supreme Council Meeting. WSD Chris asked for further nominations for Insurance Alternate Delegates. None were presented. Nominations were closed. Since there are no more Nominees than positions to be filled, without objection, the State Secretary was directed to cast one ballot for the following Insurance Alternate Delegates: Curth Orth Larry Packet and Marte Nogot were declared

WSD Chris called on Ron Koberinski- Lanigan Council #6068, for the purpose of making a nomination. Ron Koberinski nominated:Greg Dozorec, Brian Schatz and Denis Carignan as Associate Alternate Delgates WSD Chris asked for further nominations for Associate Alternate Delegates. None were presented. Nominations were closed. Since there are no more nominees than positions to be filled, without objection, the State secrtary was directed to cast one ballot for the following Associate Alternate Delegates. Greg Dozorec, Brian Schatz and Denis Carignan.

WSD Chris instructed all insurance and associate delegates as well as the alternate delegates elected to please email the State Secretary specific information for registering as a Supreme Delegate.

WSD Chris stated to the delegates: the recommendations of the Resolutions Committee will act as an active motion. The resolutions Committee report was published online and sent electronically to all councils on April 21st, 2020. You have all had an opportunity to read throught the resolutions and send your comments to the resolutions committee for consideration. If no one requests to speak, the dropping of the gavel will signal the approval of the committee’s recommendation. If there is an objection, to any resolution we will vote: 1-aprove; 2-reject. The WSD called upon the State Advocate to present the report of the Resolutions Committee. State Advocate Marte Clemente Nogot read the following summaries of the resolutions: Resolution #1- that councils conduct Into the Breach Videos and Study Guides at their monthly meetings, the resolutions committee recommends adoption. **The Resolution was adopted. Resolution #2- that we oppose Bill C-7, Extending Medical Assistance To Dying, the resolutions Committee Recommends Adoption. **The Resolution was adopted. Resolution # 3, 16 & 17 - that we oppose Bill C 8- Conversion Therapy because it fails to adequately define the terms used in the bill and does not quarantee our rights to practice our Catholic values and religious beliefs, the committee recommends adoption. **The Resolution was adopted.

27 Resolution #4- Bill C-223- Making Sex Selective Abortion Illegal- that we support the idea that sex selective abortion is discrimination and that we let the Government of Canada know firmly and decisively that any law which allows abortion of any type ahould not be tolerated nor should abortions be funded by our tax money. The resolutions committee recommends adoption. **The Resolution was adopted. Resolutions 5, 6, and 7 – which deal with the coronavirus pandemic, the nominations committee recommends adoption. **The Resolution was adopted. Resolutions 8- 14 which deal with appreciations , salutations and felicitations, the committee recommends adoption. **The Resolution was adopted. Resolution 15- that Saskatchewan State Council supports the election of SD Chris Bencharski to the Supreme Board of Directors, the committee recommends adoption. **The Resolution was adopted.

State Advocate asked all to observe a moment of prayer for all those affected by the pandemic, for all Sasktchewan deceased brother knights, for those who lost their lives in the tragedy in Nova Scotia and for Past Supreme Knight Virgil C. Dechant. State Chaplain Bishop Bryan lead us in a prayer: Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen WSD Chris State thanked State Advocate Marte for his report.

WSD Chris asked if there was any other business to come before the convention. None was noted.

WSD Chris extended a Thank you to: Bishop Bryan, Father Ed, the State Officers, Executive Secretary Gerry, Supreme Officers and Fraternal Mission Staff, Agency, Charitable Foundation Members, to FLS, to our bishops and priests, to all committee members who assited with this Virtual Convention and to all delegates for your participation. He reminded all councils to implement the ‘Leave No Neighbor Behind’ program activites in your parishes, to promote online membership and online degrees, and most importantly to follow the Supreme and Health Authority Safety Guidelines to stay healthy and safe.

WSD Chris called upon our State Chaplain Bishop Bryan to lead us in prayer for the Canonization of Father McGivney.

Bishop Bryan Lead us in Prayer: God, our Father, protector of the poor and defender of the widow and orphan, you called your priest, Father Michael J. McGivney, to be an apostle of Christian family life and to lead the young to the generous service of their neighbor. Through the example of his life and virtue may we follow your Son, Jesus Christ, more closely, fulfilling his commandment of charity and building up his Body which is the Church. Let the inspiration of your servant prompt us to greater confidence in your love so that we may continue his work of caring for the needy and the outcast. We humbly ask that you

28 glorify your venerable servant Father Michael J. McGivney on earth according to the design of your holy will. Through his intercession, grant the favor I now present. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

AT ~5:25, the WSD Chris adjourned the meeting and thanked everyone for their patience and time. VIVAT JESUS!

Minutes recorded by State Secretary Joseph Riffel. 4.25.2020

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2020 State Secretary’s Report On MEMBERSHIP STATUS

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COUNCIL 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 change INS ASSOC INACT HON HLM DIS Reg. Mbrs

DISTRICT 1 1247 Regina 76 66 61 58 56 53 -3 29 24 4 3 23 1 25 4280 Regina Langevin 47 48 48 49 48 46 -2 16 30 1 3 14 0 30 4704 Regina H. Rosary 77 105 125 136 149 151 2 84 67 6 0 11 0 132 9278 Regina Fr. Gibney 83 83 87 88 86 81 -5 42 39 2 4 23 0 57 10313 Regina St. Martin 47 47 47 48 45 42 -3 24 18 3 1 12 0 29 330 349 368 379 384 373 -11 195 178 16 11 83 0 273 DISTRICT 2 5914 Regina Budka 90 92 87 86 82 79 -3 41 38 3 7 33 0 39 8896 Regina O'Neill 116 117 115 118 118 116 -2 49 67 3 9 24 1 81 9859 Regina Msgr. Gerein 75 79 85 88 76 71 -5 40 31 3 2 20 2 49 10418 Regina Good Sam. 55 56 55 50 50 49 -1 24 25 1 4 17 0 28 13214 Regina Resurection 172 193 195 192 191 182 -9 86 96 2 4 23 1 161 15955 Regina Campion 30 31 34 35 36 34 -2 25 9 0 0 1 0 35 538 568 571 569 553 531 -22 265 266 12 26 118 4 393 DISTRICT 3 5949 Regina Fr. Burns 84 88 98 113 95 94 -1 56 38 8 4 25 0 58 6493 Southey 24 28 26 25 24 24 0 17 7 2 3 8 0 11 10401 Regina H.Trinity 86 88 86 80 81 73 -8 45 28 8 5 16 0 52 10797 Regina H. Family 140 142 138 144 146 140 -6 103 37 13 5 30 1 97 11307 Regina St. Peters 60 63 65 66 70 68 -2 28 40 1 1 15 0 53 12415 Regina Santa Nino 221 211 199 187 176 166 -10 95 71 12 1 23 0 140 17190 Regina 0 0 0 28 35 36 1 19 17 0 0 2 0 33 615 620 612 643 627 601 -26 363 238 44 19 119 1 444 DISTRICT 4 1534 Moose Jaw Lawless 224 231 223 229 241 238 -3 96 142 6 11 63 0 161 2071 66 58 56 55 52 50 -2 28 22 3 5 19 0 25 2994 Lisieux 22 22 21 21 20 20 0 9 11 2 1 8 0 9 3360 Assiniboia 77 73 71 69 66 59 -7 30 29 1 11 26 0 28 3878 LaFleche 48 55 54 52 50 49 -1 21 28 2 1 19 0 28 9760 Moose Jaw Gilpen 84 86 81 75 76 72 -4 32 40 4 6 17 2 47 521 525 506 501 505 488 -17 216 272 18 35 152 2 298 DISTRICT 6 2725 Shaunavon 61 65 63 63 64 62 -2 34 28 2 5 17 0 40 3031 Swift Current 117 133 130 114 116 112 -4 53 59 3 8 40 0 65 3142 66 63 61 56 55 53 -2 23 30 3 5 24 0 23 5393 43 42 41 40 40 39 -1 6 33 0 3 20 0 17 8962 Gull Lake 21 20 20 19 19 17 -2 9 8 2 3 10 0 4 8991 Maple Creek 15 16 17 20 21 21 0 11 10 0 0 5 0 16 323 339 332 312 315 304 -11 136 168 10 24 116 0 165 DISTRICT 7 5557 Dysart 34 34 34 34 33 30 -3 22 8 1 2 13 0 17 10029 Fort Qu'Appelle 32 31 33 34 35 32 -3 20 12 1 3 13 0 18 10239 54 55 53 59 55 56 1 24 32 0 5 14 0 36 12943 Indian Head 22 20 19 18 16 18 2 7 11 0 0 2 0 14 142 140 139 145 139 136 -3 73 63 2 10 42 0 85 DISTRICT 8 3559 Montmartre 44 42 41 41 39 37 -2 22 15 1 6 14 0 18 3802 Windthorst 91 87 87 86 85 77 -8 42 35 6 1 21 0 57 6381 Kendal 49 49 51 50 50 49 -1 31 18 0 3 9 0 38 7564 Candiac 37 36 35 35 35 34 -1 17 17 1 5 7 0 22 10265 Wolseley 22 22 22 22 21 21 0 10 11 0 1 6 0 14 243 236 236 234 230 218 -12 122 96 8 16 57 0 149 DISTRICT 9 1731 198 191 188 181 177 166 -11 106 60 12 9 56 5 95 3161 24 45 54 55 53 49 -4 32 17 4 7 11 0 31 3165 134 134 129 152 144 153 9 63 90 10 12 41 1 80 4850 Redvers 80 79 80 79 79 76 -3 37 39 1 4 23 0 51 5248 Lampman 47 46 46 49 49 49 0 17 32 2 3 23 0 21 10317 Carlyle 60 60 61 59 57 51 -6 24 27 1 5 18 1 32 10400 Torquay 24 23 23 23 22 22 0 9 13 1 3 11 0 7 567 578 581 598 581 566 -15 288 278 31 43 183 7 317 DISTRICT 10 5249 Esterhazy 53 55 51 47 46 45 -1 31 14 3 1 15 0 27 5408 Langenburg 39 39 38 37 35 31 -4 20 11 1 3 15 0 16 5858 Moosomin 52 56 55 51 50 48 -2 28 20 1 1 11 0 37 6182 Gerald 40 41 40 40 38 37 -1 27 10 1 3 12 0 22 6362 Whitewood 37 40 40 37 37 37 0 20 17 1 1 14 0 21 221 231 224 212 206 198 -8 126 72 7 9 67 0 123 DISTRICT 11 2031 Yorkton 171 169 174 176 171 168 -3 96 72 7 9 53 1 101 5182 Yorkton Delaere 118 115 112 114 113 110 -3 69 41 1 5 45 1 61 5201 Melville 79 79 77 77 76 75 -1 28 47 1 7 40 0 28 5320 63 62 57 55 55 53 -2 31 22 0 3 16 0 36 5965 Grayson 33 32 32 32 31 31 0 6 25 0 3 15 0 13 464 457 452 454 446 437 -9 230 207 9 27 169 2 239 DISTRICT 12 5970 27 27 27 27 28 27 -1 15 12 2 2 6 0 18 6594 Kelv./R.V. Fr. Kunka 70 71 68 67 66 63 -3 35 28 1 6 23 0 36 7436 Wynyard 36 35 38 36 37 35 -2 18 17 1 2 11 0 23

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COUNCIL 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 change INS ASSOC INACT HON HLM DIS Reg. Mbrs 8239 Wadena 24 18 22 21 20 19 -1 5 14 0 1 7 0 12 8338 Lestock_Wishart 38 37 37 38 35 34 -1 24 10 0 2 20 0 13 195 188 192 189 186 178 -8 97 81 4 13 67 0 102 DISTRICT 13 4899 91 93 92 89 87 76 -11 33 43 2 10 13 0 62 5238 Rosetown 54 53 62 65 61 59 -2 25 34 2 2 24 0 33 5735 Fox Valley 51 64 63 61 94 92 -2 48 44 1 7 25 0 61 6331 Eston 23 22 21 20 19 18 -1 12 6 1 1 7 0 10 219 232 238 235 261 245 -16 118 127 6 20 69 0 166 DISTRICT 14 3575 Wilkie 82 81 86 86 88 84 -4 63 21 6 9 20 0 53 3920 Denzil 61 64 65 64 65 65 0 49 16 4 3 12 1 45 5474 Macklin 124 120 119 118 119 116 -3 69 47 5 9 33 0 72 5549 Landis 62 62 60 58 57 55 -2 32 23 3 7 17 0 30 5707 Unity 159 168 168 167 172 169 -3 104 65 1 12 43 0 116 6169 Biggar 71 67 64 68 67 65 -2 35 30 0 7 7 0 53 6684 43 42 44 42 41 41 0 25 16 1 2 19 0 19 7150 Tramping Lake 30 29 31 31 31 31 0 30 1 2 5 7 0 17 632 633 637 634 640 626 -14 407 219 22 54 158 1 405 DISTRICT 15 2094 150 143 135 126 104 101 -3 54 47 12 8 42 6 36 5626 Battleford 123 126 131 132 125 123 -2 80 43 6 10 27 0 82 5694 Vawn-Edam 73 72 68 66 58 55 -3 32 23 4 6 14 0 34 5878 North Battleford (Ham) 35 36 35 32 32 31 -1 19 12 0 4 10 2 16 7336 North Batleford (St. Joe) 143 142 140 143 139 138 -1 82 56 7 14 41 5 72 524 519 509 499 458 448 -10 267 181 29 42 134 13 240 DISTRICT 16 3456 Debden 57 53 53 53 56 55 -1 35 20 0 5 21 0 30 5353 58 58 56 63 55 54 -1 21 33 3 4 14 0 34 9761 Shellbrook 73 74 66 67 67 65 -2 31 34 1 7 23 1 35 10856 Leoville 39 40 39 39 38 40 2 11 29 0 2 12 0 24 227 225 214 222 216 214 -2 98 116 4 18 70 1 123 DISTRICT 17 1519 Prince Albert (Sacred Heart) 78 78 76 74 72 71 -1 32 39 2 3 21 0 46 5543 P.A. St. Mark 87 85 84 82 78 79 1 38 41 5 7 25 0 41 8547 P.A. St. Joseph 149 151 146 148 154 151 -3 66 85 3 4 30 0 117 8655 P.A. St. George 60 62 58 58 58 57 -1 18 39 1 5 14 0 38 9949 P.A. St. Michael 65 66 66 66 65 62 -3 22 40 1 6 18 0 40 439 442 430 428 427 420 -7 176 244 12 25 108 0 282 DISTRICT 18 5219 Tisdale 45 45 45 44 43 41 -2 19 22 0 5 17 0 21 5788 Melfort 112 112 111 108 108 105 -3 48 57 3 2 23 0 80 9757 St. Brieux 80 77 78 77 75 73 -2 51 22 0 12 14 0 49 10174 22 22 22 23 23 23 0 10 13 1 5 12 0 5 259 256 256 252 249 242 -7 128 114 4 24 66 0 155 DISTRICT 19 5256 St. Walburg 44 44 48 48 44 43 -1 19 24 0 6 16 0 22 5259 Meadow Lake 80 82 85 91 94 91 -3 47 44 1 4 20 0 69 5479 52 55 54 58 59 57 -2 30 27 2 2 12 0 43 176 181 187 197 197 191 -6 96 95 3 12 48 0 134 DISTRICT 20 3183 Cudworth 100 97 98 95 89 83 -6 47 36 3 9 36 0 41 5976 31 31 29 27 25 22 -3 14 8 0 4 14 0 7 6755 St. Louis 79 87 86 86 82 82 0 35 47 0 10 15 0 57 210 215 213 208 196 187 -9 96 91 3 23 65 0 105 DISTRICT 21 5861 Canora 48 48 46 42 42 40 -2 16 24 0 5 24 0 13 6132 37 37 36 35 33 32 -1 11 21 0 7 12 0 14 7138 -Sturgis 28 29 27 27 25 24 -1 11 13 1 0 9 0 15 9713 Rama 36 36 36 36 36 36 0 15 21 0 4 22 0 10 149 150 145 140 136 132 -4 53 79 1 16 67 0 52 DISTRICT 22 3177 Zenon Park 78 77 77 74 73 69 -4 44 25 2 6 18 0 47 5968 Hudson Bay 49 48 48 46 42 42 0 25 17 0 4 22 1 15 7140 Carrot River 30 29 29 28 28 27 -1 13 14 1 2 13 0 12 7315 Nipawin 50 49 52 52 52 50 -2 25 25 1 2 23 0 26 207 203 206 200 195 188 -7 107 81 4 14 76 1 100 DISTRICT 23 1886 Humboldt 303 319 319 308 306 339 33 198 141 5 12 109 0 180 5838 Annaheim 31 33 27 26 26 24 -2 13 11 0 3 11 0 12 5850 Watson 41 40 43 42 38 37 -1 16 21 0 4 11 0 23 5946 Lake Lenore 77 76 72 75 74 74 0 40 34 3 2 32 0 37 6044 Pilger 18 9 4 4 4 4 0 2 2 1 0 3 0 0 6395 Englefeld 45 43 42 42 42 42 0 21 21 1 1 22 0 18 8752 Muenster 61 61 61 58 50 7 -43 5 2 1 0 3 0 46 576 581 568 555 540 527 -13 295 232 11 22 191 0 316 DISTRICT 24 5859 Allan 56 51 49 48 45 43 -2 23 20 1 7 13 0 24 6068 Lanigan 62 64 62 63 64 56 -8 33 23 4 6 20 1 33 6529 Viscount 51 48 47 47 44 43 -1 27 16 4 4 16 0 20 169 163 158 158 153 142 -11 83 59 9 17 49 1 77

32 Membership Report

COUNCIL 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 change INS ASSOC INACT HON HLM DIS Reg. Mbrs DISTRICT 25 4938 Saskatoon Sheptytsky 83 78 76 73 71 68 -3 33 35 4 4 36 1 26 5384 Davidson 37 37 37 36 34 35 1 11 24 0 1 12 0 21 7497 Prud'Homme 49 49 48 47 48 46 -2 26 20 0 4 6 0 38 8905 Saskatoon H. Spirit 222 227 240 241 255 258 3 132 126 4 13 80 3 155 10587 Saskatoon St. Aug 65 68 73 78 85 87 2 49 38 3 6 21 0 55 12740 Outlook 29 31 29 22 22 22 0 7 15 0 0 0 0 22 485 490 503 497 515 516 1 258 258 11 28 155 4 317 DISTRICT 26 2695 Saskatoon Sacred Heart 0 60 63 68 67 67 0 19 48 0 0 0 0 67 8215 Saskatoon D. Mahoney 282 233 239 245 246 244 -2 122 122 7 22 48 2 167 9539 Saskatoon St. Phillip 138 153 154 149 146 144 -2 78 66 8 9 40 0 89 9848 Saskatoon St. Francis 39 10 5 6 6 6 0 2 4 1 0 1 0 4 11429 Saskatoon San Ruiz 157 199 225 249 254 273 19 53 220 0 7 16 0 231 11888 Saskatoon MM Church 83 87 88 90 93 95 2 49 46 8 4 7 1 73 699 742 774 807 812 829 17 323 506 24 42 112 3 631 DISTRICT 27 8279 Saskatoon Msgr Rob 106 103 116 114 117 116 -1 68 48 2 11 28 4 72 8301 Saskatoon St. Martyrs 74 71 71 70 65 65 0 29 36 9 1 19 0 36 8638 Saskatoon St. Anne's 152 156 155 159 160 159 -1 88 71 10 14 40 3 93 9538 Saskatoon Mother of PH 91 93 97 99 101 100 -1 30 70 0 3 31 1 66 9690 I.H. Mary 77 75 76 77 75 78 3 35 43 0 7 12 0 56 12156 Saskatoon St. Peter 72 72 66 64 64 62 -2 23 39 0 1 8 0 55 572 570 581 583 582 580 -2 273 307 21 37 138 8 378 DISTRICT 28 1517 Saskatoon 188 188 180 167 164 160 -4 87 73 17 4 44 1 98 5104 Saskatoon Fr. O'Leary 99 99 93 88 91 89 -2 51 38 12 3 43 1 32 10580 Saskatoon St. Thomas 64 63 70 67 59 55 -4 16 39 0 0 3 0 56 11775 Saskatoon Ss Peter/Paul 121 120 117 114 110 105 -5 49 56 2 3 48 0 57 11936 Saskatoon St. John B 65 67 68 72 69 74 5 19 55 0 1 7 0 61 13129 Saskatoon St.Josaphat 58 55 54 55 55 52 -3 27 25 0 1 10 0 44 595 592 582 563 548 535 -13 249 286 31 12 155 2 348 DISTRICT 29 9277 15 15 15 15 15 15 0 0 15 0 4 1 0 10

STATE COUNCIL 98058 STATE ONLINE MEMBERS 0 50 230 245 15 79 166 14 0 0 1 215 0 50 230 245 15 79 166 14 0 0 1 215

DISTRICT 30 (Inactives) 2430 Holdfast 4 4 3 3 3 3 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 1 6489 Val-Marie 16 16 16 16 16 16 0 4 12 0 2 11 0 3 10314 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10315 Oxbow / Inactive 4 4 4 4 4 4 0 0 4 0 2 1 0 1 10316 Norquay 8 8 8 8 8 8 0 3 5 2 1 2 0 3 39 39 38 37 31 31 0 7 24 2 5 16 0 8 DISTRICT 31 (Inactives) 4848 Prelate 13 12 12 12 11 11 0 1 10 1 0 10 0 0 6330 Lancer 38 20 20 20 20 20 0 6 14 2 2 2 0 14 6467 Leader-Mendham 5 3 2 2 2 2 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 103 74 71 71 33 33 0 7 26 3 2 14 0 14 DISTRICT 32 and 33 (Inactives) 5117 Watrous 19 17 17 15 15 14 -1 7 7 6 0 3 0 6 5411 Bruno 29 29 29 27 26 24 -2 4 20 0 1 19 0 6 6588 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9647 Cutknife 3 3 3 3 3 3 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 1 9860 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 52 50 50 46 44 41 -3 14 27 8 1 22 0 13 DISTRICT 34 and 35 (Inactives)

Totals January 1 10507 10588 10573 10633 10650 10417 -233 5245 5172 383 651 2887 52 6677 10522 10603 10588 10633 10650 -2.2% 50.4% 49.6% 4% 6% 27% 0.5% 63%

Membership January 1 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 11435 11379 11311 11331 11204 11122 10990 11028 10723 10658 10921 10894

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 10894 10772 10703 10621 10526 10524 10525 10454 10436 10522 10603 10588

2019 2020 2021 10605 10650 10417

33 STATE SECRETARY’S REPORT- 2021

Greetings my Brother Knights.

The complete written State Secretary’s Report on Membership showing the membership status for each Council (by District) for the past 6 years, as at January 1st of each year from 2016 to 2021, is found in the Convention Book on pages 30 to 33. The total membership numbers for all Saskatchewan Councils for the past 25 years, as at January 1st for each year from 1996 to 2021, are found at the very end of that report.

The current break down of the State’s Membership Statistics are:

-As of April 1, 2021, we have 6336 Regular members (61.4%) of the membership in the province

-As of April 1, 2021, the number of Inactive, Honorary, Honorary Life and Disabled members totals 3,984 (38.6%) of the membership in the province. These numbers show an increase of 1.2% from last year.

-As of April 2nd, 2021, we have a total of 10,320 members or 271 members less than July 1st, 2020.

- Insurance members are 5188 (minus 97)  1.8% fewer than July 1st, 2020.

- Associate members are 5132 (minus 174)  3.3% fewer than July 1st, 2020

STATE COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS 2012 –> 2021 Year- 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 AVERAGE Honorary 492 527 571 592 618 623 615 623 651 650 ~ +20 PYI (+8) (+28) (-1) Honorary Life 2715 2731 2757 2757 2826 2826 2870 2860 2901 2887 ~ +40 PYI (-10) (+41) (-14) Average Age 66.2 65.4 n/a (-.8) Inactive 437 432 421 413 413 384 384 372 363 387 ~ +7 PYD (-12) (-9) (+18) Regular 68O9 6794 6667 6701 6701 6714 6696 6683 6668 6724 ~ +15 PYI (-15) (-15) (=34) (+34) (+13) (-18) (-13) (-15) (+76) Insurance 5129 5241 5241 5313 5355 5386 5404 5344 5308 5188 ~ +14 PYI (-60) (-36) (-120) Associate 5283 5200 5200 5109 5167 5234 5194 5242 530 6 5132 ~ +14 PYD (+48) (+61) (174) PYI= per year increase PYD= per year decrease (#’s in 2021 column effective April 2, 2021)

(for table above)

1. Averages are based on a 10-year average (10-year gain/loss) 2. Honorary and Honorary Life members have historically risen each year, and the trend continues. 3. Regular members #’s has decreased by about 21 per year since 2012. However, there were large intakes in April, May and June of 2020 and good intakes in July and August of 2020 which resulted in an increase for this year. 4. Insurance members had increased by an average of about 19 members/year. However, the last three years have shown a noticeable decrease which can be attributed to more deaths of Honorary Life members. 5. We continue to have more Insurance members than associate members (since 2013). +56 this year

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YEARS 1985 - 1990 - 1995 - 2000 - 2005 - 2010- 2015 - 2019- Average 1989 1994 1999 2004 2009 2014 2018 2021 Intake 505 359 313 310 255 245 310 264 320 275

Suspensions & 211 212 192 137 93 73 49 126 136 Withdrawals Deaths & 154 174 200 223 229 233 250 312 222 Transfers Membership 10,560 5 Yr. Average

note- average intake in the last 10 years is 275 compared to 320 in the last 35 years

Membership- April 1/1985 was 10,560

Membership- April 6/2020 = 10613

Membership- April 2/2021 = 10320

Statistics as Of April 2, 2021

Intake: Includes members who joined a council and those who joined online

Intake as of April 1st, 2021 = 94 members/Intake Goal of 276= 34.06%

# 71st in the Order

Net = 11 members/Intake Goal of 267 = 4.12%---- 69th in the Order

*Net is Intake minus suspensions and withdrawals

Net-Net = minus 271 or 271 members less than on July 1st, 2020

*Net-Net is Intake minus suspensions, withdrawals, and deaths

We have been through a very tough year with covid, we all need to concentrate on online membership at this time. Reminding everyone that supreme has free online membership yet available. Thank you to the body of Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus for allowing me to be your representative as State Secretary for this jurisdiction.

May God bless everyone staying healthy and happy. Larry Packet- State Secretary

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2020 State Council FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

36 Independent Accountant's Report on Applying Agreed Upon Procedures as set out by Knights of Columbus Supreme

Saskatchewan State Council Knights of Columbus

We have performed the procedures enumerated below, which were agreed to by the Knights of Columbus Saskatchewan State Council, solely to assist you in evaluating the accompanying financial statements of the Knights of Columbus Saskatchewan State Council for the year ended June 30, 2020.

The Saskatchewan State Council Knights of Columbus executive committee are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the Financial Statements in accordance with the Canadian Accounting Standards for Not-for Profit Enterprises.

The agreed upon procedures engagement was conducted in accordance with Canadian generally accepted standards for review engagements, and accordingly, consisted primarily of inquiry, analytical procedures and discussion related to information supplied to us by the organization.

Our procedures and findings are as follows:

1) Financial Statements

We have compiled a set of financial statements as of June 30, 2020. See attached.

A1 Accounting Group 37 2) Cash Accounts

We have reconciled the Saskatchewan State Council bank accounts to the respective general ledger accounts. We confirmed from the bank for all accounts and agreed confirmed balance to the amount shown on the bank reconciliation maintained by the Saskatchewan State Council. We traced deposits in transit to the subsequent bank statement and documented the number of days required for each transaction to clear. We reviewed the propriety of outstanding cheques with particular emphasis on old items (greater than 60 days old). We scanned the bank reconciliation for reasonableness and traced any unusual or questionable items back to the supporting documentation.

We obtained the Saskatchewan State Council's Original bank statement for the month following year end, we reviewed the bank statement for reasonableness and traced any unusual or questionable items to the respective supporting documentation.

We agreed the beginning bank balance of the July 2020 bank statement to the bank reconciliation of June 2020 for both the Charity Appeal and the State Accounts.

3) Investments, Money Market Accounts and Marketable Securities

We traced amounts reported on the investment statements from Financial Institutions.

The Council has taken advantage of their strong cash balance to invest in one year term Guaranteed Investment Certificates. In the fiscal year 2020, the council invested in two one year term GIC (Non-redeemable certificate)

A1 Accounting Group 38 4) Accounts Receivable

We traced the amounts as reported on the State Council to the detailed list of receivable amounts due. We examined the supporting documentation for all items over $1000.

2020 2019 KC Regina Council #12415 $ 15,697 $ 13,590 KC Saskatoon #11429 2,876 4,079 KC Regina Council #4704 2,839 2,364 KC Prince Albert Council #8547 0 1,061 KC Regina Council #10797 0 1,159 KC Whitewood Council #6362 0 1,095 KC Unity Council #5707 1,178 0 KC online members 3,013 0 98058 1,688 Accounts under $1000 5,369 10,732 Less Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (8,236) (5,436) subtotal General Account $ 24,424 $ 28,644

Charity Appeal

KC Regina #1247 $ 1,628 $ 1,628 KC Regina #12415 2,086 1,251 Councils under $1000 2,864 1,673 subtotal Charity Appeal $ 6,578 $ 4,552

Total $ 31,002 $ 33,196

All receivables are deemed to be collectible. In 2020, discussions are being done with three local councils regarding collecting partial payment and writing off the balance, this amount has been set up as a doubtful account for 2020 that exceed the amount set up in 2019.

In June 2020, the State Council issued a per capita assessment credit to the local councils that resulted in most councils having a credit balance at year end. This credit amount of $34,086 was set up as deferred revenue

A1 Accounting Group 39 5) Notes Receivable

We traced amounts reported to applicable amortization schedules or other supporting documentation. There are no note receivables noted for either the Charity Appeal or the Saskatchewan State Council.

6) Property and Equipment

We traced the amounts as reported on the State Council records to detailed lists of supporting documentation. We reviewed the documentation for reasonableness and inquired as the propriety of items that appear unusual or questionable.

The Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus State Council does not have any property or equipment. The council has adopted a policy of expensing any equipment purchases in the year of acquisition.

7) Other Assets/Prepaid Expenses

We traced the amounts as reported on the State Council records to supporting documentation.

2020 2019 General: Supreme Convention $ - $ - Charity Printing Expenses Tickets 2018 - - Appeal Printing Expenses Tickets 2017 - - $ - $ -

In accordance to revised accounting standards, not-for-profit organizations must expense all transactions and not set up prepaid expenses

A1 Accounting Group 40 8) Accounts Payable

We traced the amounts as reported on the State Council records to a detailed listing of vendor payables.

We examined the supporting documentation for all items over $1000.

2020 2019 General - Accrued Accounting Fees $ 3,718 $ 3,344 Gerry Gieni - 1,092 Vendors under $1000 3,395 774 General - Subtotal $ 7,113 $ 5,210

Charity - Vendors under $1000 $ 2,200 $ 728

total payables $ 9,313 $ 5,938

The Charity Appeal payables are checks to be paid to councils that originally lost rebate checks.

9) Other Liabilities

We traced the amounts as reported on the State Council records for supporting documentation.

The Council has maintained one restricted fund (Bishop Mission Fund), the other two funds (Culture of Life Trust Fund, and the Youth Trust Fund) were absorbed into the general fund. The cash Flows of these three accounts are included in the financial statements.

10) Inter-entity Loans

We traced the amounts as reported on the State Council records to supporting documentation.

We reconciled the balance to records maintained by the related entity, we traced all transfers to the bank accounts.

The Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus State Council looks after the Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Charity Appeal Program. This program has its own separate bank account and financial records

A1 Accounting Group 41 11) We obtained a list of any disbursements paid to members of the State Council governing body and verified the disbursements to supporting documentation.

We found expenses to be reasonable and supported with proper documentation. No Exceptions noted.

12) We scanned the cash disbursement and cash receipt ledgers for reasonableness and traced any unusual or questionable items to supporting documentation.

Amounts appeared reasonable and within expectations, no exceptions noted.

13) We compared to supporting documentation (award letters, check copy, bank deposits, etc) any material contributions received during the year.

The main source of revenue for the State Council are the annual per capita and insurance levies charged to the Saskatchewan local Knights of Columbus councils.

The Charity Appeal's main source of revenue is the sale of Charity appeal tickets 14)

We did an analytical review of the revenue and expenses, comparing the current year to both the prior year results (and the State Council budget figures) and by holding a Virtual State Convention. We reviewed the supporting documentation for contributions made.

In comparison with the prior year, it is noted that the State Council revenues increased 7.6.% or $13,466, mainly due to the increase of expense reimbursements from Supreme and funds for coats for kids being transferred to State. Total expenses decreased by 18% or $31,670 from the previous year. Total meeting expenses decreased substantially due to the COVID-19 virus limiting travel and face to face meetings

15) The Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus State Council sponsors a Charity Appeal raffle on an annual basis. We determined that the proper permits and licenses were obtained as required by provincial law.

A1 Accounting Group 42 16) We have obtained a standard management representation letter from the individual maintaining the records and the appropriate member of the State Council accepting the report.

17) Based upon procedures performed, if additional procedures are deemed . appropriate, we contacted Supreme Council for approval.

No additional procedures were deemed necessary for this year's engagement.

We were not engaged to; and did not, conduct an examination, the objective of which would be the expression of an opinion on the accompanying financial statements. Accordingly we do not express such an opinion.

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that these financial statements are not, in all material aspects, in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not-for profit organizations.

A1 Accounting Group LLP

A1 Accounting Group 43 Saskatchewan State Council Knights of Columbus General Fund Statement of Income for the year ended June 30, 2020 (Unaudited)

Budget 2020 2019 Revenue

State per Capita $ 112,300 $ 110,823 $ 112,074 Less per capita rebate (covid) - ( 32,607) - Insurance Income 14,400 13,461 13,382 Supreme Reimbursement of Expenses 17,000 24,224 19,912 Sask Liquor Gaming Grants 22,000 22,758 24,335 Reim Expenses - Charitable Foundation 500 250 250 Supreme Membership Incentives 500 3,946 6,466 Coats for kids - 2,437 - Donations 500 - - Interest Income 900 633 360 Other Income 500 250 250 Charity Appeal 4000 5,000 4,000 Total Revenue $ 172,600 $ 151,175 $ 181,029

Operating Expenses: Council & member Retention $ 1,600 $ 1,000 $ 688 Centennial Activity - - - State Other programs Ceremonial Activity 1,500 1,757 86 Youth Activity 800 1,179 838 Church Activity 5,000 3,474 2,400 Council Activity 5,000 6,248 6,875 Community Activity 700 - 75 Family Activity 200 - - Culture of Life 1,000 396 1,853 Membership Activity 7,000 8,691 6,006 Supreme Incentive to Councils 4,000 5,105 - Training Expense 2,000 1,122 1,389 Public Relations 6,000 - 527 Special Olympics 300 - - State Programs - General 2,500 877 2,765 State Programs - Coat for Kids - 2,437 1,449 State Programs Expenditures $ 33,600 $ 32,286 $ 24,951

Council Insurance $ 13,400 $ 13,826 $ 13,619 Good of the Order 5,000 2,740 2,600

44 Saskatchewan State Council Knights of Columbus General Fund Statement of Income for the year ended June 30, 2020 (Unaudited)

Budget 2020 2019

Meetings - Midterm $ 19,000 $ 21,724 $ 23,027 Meeting - Organizational 19,000 22,121 18,692 Meeting - State Board 3,500 4,566 3,010 Meeting - State Convention 51,000 14,564 53,658 Meeting - Supreme 1,200 745 2,830 Meeting - Supreme Convention 3,500 2,381 4,553 Meeting - Cluster 2,500 1,560 929 Meeting - Directors 500 49 - Meeting Expenditures subtotal $ 100,200 $ 67,710 $ 106,699

K of C Canadian Association $ 900 $ 900 $ -

Office Expenses 1,500 1,975 2,824 Office Directories 950 821 825 Interest and Bank Charges 50 1,382 7 Professional Fees 3,000 3,719 3,862 Bad Debt Expense 2,500 2,801 5,436 Office Rent 1,000 819 887 Postage and Stationary 1,800 2,083 1,518 Office Insurance 150 106 149 Office Contract Services 9,000 9,000 8,302 Telephone 1,500 2,298 1,881 Office Travel - 200 69 Total Office Expenditures $ 21,450 $ 2 5,204 $ 25,760 Total Expenditures $ 174,550 $ 1 42,666 $ 173,629

Net Surplus (Deficit) for the year ($1,950) $8,511 $7,400

See accompanying notes to the unaudited financial statements

45 Saskatchewan State Council Knights of Columbus Consolidated Balance Sheet Balance Sheet as at June 30, 2020 (Unaudited)

Assets 2020 2019

Current Cash (Note 2) $ 87,101 $ 66,359 Term Deposits (Note 3) 90,000 40,000 Accounts Receivable, trade and other (Note 4) 31,001 33,195 Prepaid Expenses and other Assets (Note 7) $ 208,102 $ 139,554 Long Term Deposits (note 3) $

Total Assets $ 208,102 $ 139,554

Liabilities and Shareholder's Equity

Current Liabilities Accounts Payable and accrued Liabilties (Note 8) $ 9,313 $ 5,938

Deferred council revenue $ 34,085 $ Due to Bishop Mission Fund 19,097 327 Due to coats for kids 6,040 $ 67,818 $ 6,265 Surplus Surplus Charity Appeal Fund $ 7,010 $ 5,594 Surplus General 132,557 127,695 $ 140,284 $ 133,289

Total Liabilities & Surplus $ 208,102 $ 139,554

See accompanying notes to the unaudited financial statements

Approved by:

Director: � � -

Director:

46 Saskatchewan State Council Knights of Columbus General Fund Balance Sheet as at June 30, 2020 (Unaudited)

Assets 2020 2019

Current Cash (Note 2) $ 84,469 $ 64,589 Term Deposits (Note 3) 90,000 40,000 Accounts Receivable, trade and other (Note 4) 24,423 28,643 Prepaid Expenses and other Assets (Note 7) $ 198,892 $ 133,232 Long Term Deposits (note 3) $ $

Total Assets $ 198,892 $ 133,232

Liabilities and Shareholder's Equity

Current Liabilities $ 19,000 $ Accounts Payable and accrued Liabilties (Note 8) 7,113 5,210

Deferred revenue from councils $ 34,086 $ Due to Bishop Mission Fund 938 327 Due for coats for kids 6,040 $ 67,177 $ 5,537 Surplus Surplus $ 132,557 $ 127,695 $ 132,556 $ 127,695

Total Liabilities & Surplus $ 198,892 $ 133,232

See accompanying notes to the unaudited financial statements

Approved by:

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47 Saskatchewan State Council Knights of Columbus General Fund Statement of Surplus for the year ended June 30, 2020 (Unaudited)

2020 2019 Surplus, beginning of the year $ 127,695 $ 120,296 Net Surplus (Deficit) 8 ,511 7,400 prior period adjustment ( 3,649) ( 1) Surplus, End of the year $ 13 2,557 $ 127,695

See accompanying notes to the unaudited financial statements 48

Saskatchewan State Council Knights of Columbus Saskatchewan Bishop Mission Fund

Statement of Revenue, Expenditures and Fund Balance for the year ended June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) 2020 2019 Revenue Council Donations $ 19,938 $ 20,756

Expenses Donations to Bishops ( 19,000) ( 20,450)

Net Revenue (Expenditures) for the Year $938 $306

Cash and Cash equivalents at the beginning of the year - 21

Cash and Cash equivalents at the end of the year $ 938 $ 327

Cash and cash equivalents consits of: Cash Equivalent $ 938 $ 327

Each Council contributes $2 per member each year towards this fund.

Summary of Collections and Collected Disbursed Bal Disbursements Year Ending June 30, 2020 $ 19,938 $ 900 $19,038 Year Ending June 30, 2019 $ 20,756 $ 20,450 $306 Year Ending June 30, 2018 $ 20,552 $ 21,200 ($648) Year Ending June 30, 2017 20,756 20,732 24 Year Ending June 30, 2016 20,442 20,520 ( 78) Year Ending June 30, 2015 20,050 20,544 ( 494) Period from 2003 to June 30, 2014 157,420 156,203 1,217

Total from 2003 to June 30, 2020 $ 279,914 $ 260,549 $ 19,365

49 Saskatchewan State Council Knights of Columbus General Fund Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended June 30, 2020 (Unaudited)

2020 2019 Cash Flows from Operating Activites Net Surplus $8,511 $7,400

Items not affecting Cash:

Changes in Non-cash Working Capital: Term Deposits - - Accounts Receivable, trade and other 4,220 9,698 Prepaid expenses and other assets - 1,377 Accounts Payable and accrued liabilites 1,902 ( 6,266) Deferred council revenue 34,085 - $ 48,718 $ 12,209 Net Cash provided by (used in) operating activities

Cash Flows from Investing Activities (Investment)/redeemed in long term GIC ($50,000) $40,000

Net Cash provided by (used in)investing activities ($50,000) $40,000

Cash Flows from Trust Programs Transfer to Youth Program for current year expenses - - Payment to Bishop Mission Fund 19,097 305 Payment to Youth Trust Account - - prior period adjustment 2,065 - Transfer to Culture of Youth current year expenses - - Net Cash Flow from Trust Programs $21,162 $305 $19,880 $52,514 Net Increase (Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

$ 64,589 $ 12,075 Cash and Cash equivalents at the beginning of the year

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year $ 84,469 $ 64,589

Cash and cash equivalents consists of:

Cash $ 84,469 $ 64,589 $ 84,469 $ 64,589

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

Cash Received (Paid) Interest Revenue $ 633 $ 360

50 Saskatchewan State Council Knights of Columbus Charity Appeal Fund Balance Sheet as at June 30, 2020 (Unaudited)

Assets 2020 2019

Current Cash (Note 2) $ 2,632 $ 1,770 Accounts Receivable, trade and other (Note 4) 6,578 4,552 Prepaid Expenses and other assets (Note 7} $ 9,210 $ 6,322

Total Assets $ 9,210 $ 6,322

Liabilities and Accumulated Surplus

Current Liabilities Accounts Payable and accrued Liabilities (Note 8) $ 2,200 $ 728 Provincial Sales Tax Payable $ 2,200 $ 728

Accumulated Surplus Surplus $ 7,010 $ 5,594 $ 7,010 $ 5,594

Total Liabilities and Surplus $ 9,210 $ 6,322

See accompanying notes to the unaudited Financial Statements

Approved By:

Director:

Director:

51 Saskatchewan State Council Knights of Columbus Charity Appeal Fund Statement of Revenue, Expenditures for the Year Ending June 30, 2020 (Unaudited)

Budget 2020 2019 Gross Ticket Sales 127,120$ $ 133,854 Local Council Assessment 1,656 710

Subtotal Revenue 128,776$ $ 134,564

Lottery Disbursements

Saskatchewan Special Olympics $ 10,256 $ 10,323 Saskatchewan Teen Aid 10,256 10,323 Prizes 25,000 25,000 Council Rebates 72,853 85,212 Saskatchewan K of C Charitable Foundation - - subtotal Lottery Disbursements 118,365$ $ 130,858

General Expenses Application Fee $ 20 $ 40 $ 40 Advertising and Promotion 2,000 714 - Ticket Printing 7,000 4,845 9,967 Bad Debt Expense - - 835 Office Rental 4,000 3,146 2,500 Bank Charges 30 - - Postage and Shipping 750 1,042 785 Telephone 750 1,031 750 subtotal General Expenses 14,550$ $ 10,818 $ 14,877

Surplus (deficit) ticket sales ($ 407) ($ 11,171)

Other Income $ - $ - Interest Income $ - $ -

Net Surplus (Deficit) for the year ($ 407) ($ 11,171)

See accompanying notes to the unaudited financial statements

52 Saskatchewan State Council Knights of Columbus Charity Appeal Fund Statement of Surplus for the year ended June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) 2020 2019

Surplus, Beginning of the year 11,150$ 16,765$ Prior Year Adjustment ( 3,733) - Net Surplus (Deficit) ( 407) ( 11,171) Surplus, end of the year $ 7,010 $ 5,594

See accompanying notes to the unaudited financial statements

53 Saskatchewan State Council Knights of Columbus Charity Appeal Fund Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended June 30, 2020 (Unaudited)

2020 2019 Cash Flows from Operating Activities Net Surplus (Deficit) ($ 407) 11,171)($

Items not affecting cash:

Changes in non-cash working capital: Accounts Receivable, trade and other ( 2,026) 723 Prepaid Expenses and other assets - 4,748 Accounts Payable and accrued liabilities 1,472 - Net Cash provided by(used in) operating activities ($ 961) -$ 5,700

Cash flows from Prior Periods Prior Period Rebate checks stale dated $ 1,822 $ - Net cash from prior periods $ 1,822 $ -

$ 861 ($ 5,700) Net Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year $ 1,771 $ 7,471

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year $ 2,632 $ 1,771

Cash and cash equivalents consists of: Cash $ 2,632 $ 1,771 $ 2,632 $ 1,771

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Cash received (paid) Interest Revenue 0 0

54 Saskatchewan State Council Knights of Columbus Notes to Financial Statements Year Ended June 30, 2020 (Unaudited)

1. Purposes of Organization

The Saskatchewan State Council Knights of Columbus is the provincial coordinating body of all Knights of Columbus councils in the province of Saskatchewan. Membership consists solely of Knights of Columbus councils in the province of Saskatchewan. No provision for Income Taxes has been made in these financial statements, as the organization has non-profit status. To the extent that the organization maintains its non-profit status, no income taxes will be payable.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

These financial statements have been prepared to reflect the following significant accounting policies.

Fund Accounting Saskatchewan State Council of Knights of Columbus follows the restricted fund method of accounting for contributions. Included under the umbrella of the State Council of the Knights of Columbus is the administration of a number of programs.

1) The General Fund reports the organization's program delivery and administration activities.

2) The Bishop's Mission Fund reports donations collected and turned over to the Bishop's of Saskatchewan.

3) The Charity Appeal Fund reports revenue and expenses related to a provincial charity general raffle draw.

55 Cash and Cash equivalents

Cash includes cash and cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents consist primarily of commercial paper and deposits with an original maturity date of purchase of three months or less. Because of the short-term maturity of these investments, their carrying amount approximates fair value.

Inventory

Inventory is recorded at cost.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are expensed when purchased.

Revenue

Restricted contributions related to general operations are recognized as revenue of the General fund in the year in which the related expenses are incurred. All other restricted contributions are recognized as revenue of the appropriate restricted fund.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenue and expenses during the reporting period.

By nature, asset valuations are subjective and do not necessarily result in precise determinations. Should underlying assumptions change, the estimated net recoverable value could change by a material amount.

56 2a. Bank Accounts 2020 2019

RBC General state Account $ 84,469 $ 64,589 Cash on hand - -

subtotal State Council General $ 84,469 $ 64,589

Charity Appeal Bank Account $ 2,632 $ 1,770

Total Bank Accounts $ 87,101 $ 66,359

3. Term Deposits 2020 2019 General Fund 1 Yr GIC - Nonredeem 1.20% Nov 2020 $ 30,000 $ - General Fund GIC - Nonredeem 1.05% Sept 2019 - 40,000 General Fund 1Yr GIC - Nonredeem 2.1% Nov 2020 60,000 -

Total $ 90,000 $ 40,000

The GIC's that are redeemable in Nov 2020, has been reclassified as current

4. Accounts Receivable 2020 2019 General Fund Receivable $ 32,659 $ 33,793 Interest Income Receivable - 286 SLGA charity grant - - Supreme Organization meeting Reimbursement - - Less allowance for Doubtful accounts ( 8,236) ( 5,436) Subtotal General Account $ 24,423 $ 28,643

Charity Fund Receivable (Net of allowance) 6,578 $ 4,552 $ 31,001 $ 33,195 General Fund accounts receivable consists of outstanding state per capita due from various councils and accrued interest receivable. All receivables are deemed to be collectible, with the exception of the following councils that have memo's of agreements to write off some of their outstanding debt. Council 4704 ($1089), council 11429 ($1683) and council 12415 ($5465).

Charity Account accounts receivable consists of outstanding Special Olympics and Teen Aid assessments due from various councils

57 7. Prepaid Expenses 2020 2019 Supreme Convention $ - $ - Subtotal - General Account $ - $ - Charity Appeal Account - Ticket Printing $ - $ - Subtotal Charity Appeal Account $ - $ -

$ - $ -

In accordance to revised accounting standards (section 3064), not for profit organizations must expense all transactions and not set up prepaid expenses

8. Accounts Payable 2020 2019 General - Accrued Accounting Fees $ 3,718 $ 3,344 General - Gerry Gieni - 1,092 General - Vendors under $1000 3,395 774 $ 7,113 $ 5,210 Charity Appeal Account - Vendors under $1000 $ 2,200 $ 728

total payables $ 9,313 $ 5,938

In Accordance with State Council policy, the payable set up in the Charity Appeal are for checks lost by councils that are to be replaced.

9. Related Parties

The Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus State Council is related to the local knights of Columbus councils throughout Saskatchewan due to membership and to the Supreme Council of Knights of Columbus. Most of the revenue transactions for both the charity appeal and state council are derived from this relationship.

10. Risks

The Saskatchewan knights of Columbus state council is exposed to credit risk, due to the receivable balances carried by the local councils. The Saskatchewan state council board feels this risk is minimal as they belief that all receivables are collectible, and they are dealing with councils that have outstanding balances on an individual basis.

58 Saskatchewan State Council Knights of Columbus Budget: 2021-2022 Revenue Proposed Actual Proposed Saskatchewan State Council Actual Actual Budget to April 1st Budget 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021 2021-2022 4010 State Per Capita $ 112,074.00 $ 110,823.00 $ 110,500.00 $ 107,512.94 $ 110,500.00 Per Capita Rebate to Councils- Covid $ (32,607.00) $ (16,250.00) 4020 Donations/ads $ - $ - $ - 4025 Supreme membership incentives $ 6,466.00 $ 3,946.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 1,200.00 4026 Supreme Council React-Ret. Pilot $ - $ - $ - 4030 Sale of Goods $ - $ - $ - 4040 Interest Income $ 360.00 $ 633.00 $ 600.00 $ 1,620.00 $ 1,200.00 4050 Miscellaneous $ - $ - $ - 4060 Group Ins. Premiums Collected $ 13,382.00 $ 13,461.00 $ 14,000.00 $ 12,887.87 $ 13,500.00 4065 From Charity Appeal $4,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 4,000.00 $ 5,100.00 $ 5,000.00 4075 Supreme Reimbursement $ 19,912.00 $ 24,224.00 $ 23,000.00 $ 12,000.00 4080 From Charitable Foundation $250.00 $ 250.00 $ 750.00 $ 1,250.00 $ 500.00 4085 From Agency $250.00 $ 250.00 $ 500.00 $ 250.00 $ 500.00 4095 SLGA Charitable Gaming Grant $ 24,335.00 $ 22,758.00 $ 22,000.00 17,817.89 $ 23,000.00 4100 Coats For Kids $ 2,437.00 $ 700.00 $ - 2400 Culture of Life $ - $ - $ - ygtr 2450 Youth Donations $ - $ - $ - 3900 Transfer From Surplus $ - $ - $ 2,500.00 $ - Total Revenue 181,029.00 $ 151,175.00 $ 179,850.00 $ 130,888.70 $ 167,400.00 Expenses 6000 Bad Debts $ 5,436.00 $ 2,801.00 $ 3,500.00 $ 2,420.96 $ 3,000.00 6120 Good of the Order $ 2,600.00 $ 2,740.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 2,500.00 $ 5,000.00 6150 Goods for Sale $ - $ - 6180 Can Assn K of C $ 900.00 $ - 900 $ 900.00 6210 Midterm Meeting $ 23,027.00 $ 21,724.00 $ 20,000.00 1070.64 $ 20,000.00 6220 Organizational Meeting $ 18,692.00 $ 22,121.00 $ 20,000.00 653.95 $ 2,000.00 6230 State Board Meeting $ 3,019.00 $ 4,566.00 $ 5,000.00 2133.31 $ 4,500.00 6240 State Convention $ 53,658.00 $ 14,564.00 $ 52,500.00 1,510.07 $ 59,000.00 6250 Supreme Meeting $ 2,830.00 $ 745.00 $ 1,200.00 $0.00 $ 1,200.00 6260 Supreme Convention $ 4,553.00 $ 2,381.00 $ 3,500.00 2382.36 $ 3,500.00 6270 Directors Meetings $ - $ 500.00 $ 500.00 6280 Cluster Meetings $ 929.00 $ 1,560.00 $ 2,500.00 $445.50 $ 2,500.00 6290 Council Reactivation/Ret Pilot $ 49.00 $ - $ - 6310 Supreme Incentives to Councils $ 5,105.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 6360 Council Group Insurance Prem. $ 13,619.00 $ 13,826.00 $ 13,500.00 $13,001.86 $ 13,000.00 6410 Bank Charges $ 7.00 $ 1,382.00 $ 50.00 $ 50.00 6415 Office Directories $ 825.00 $ 822.00 $ 950.00 $706.72 $ 750.00 6420 $684.56 6430 Office Insurance $ 149.00 $ 106.00 $ 150.00 $175.00 $ 175.00 6435 Office Operation $ 2,824.00 $1,974.48 $ 1,500.00 $526.54 $ 1,500.00 6440 Office Postage and stationery $ 1,518.00 $ 2,082.86 $ 1,200.00 $1,233.26 $ 1,700.00 6445 Office Rent/storage fees $ 887.00 $ 819.00 $ 1,000.00 $546.00 $ 825.00 6450 Office Telephone/Internet $ 1,881.00 $ 2,296.00 $ 1,950.00 $1,555.69 $ 2,100.00 6455 Office Travel $ 69.00 $ 200.00 $ - $155.10 $ - 6460 Office Contract Services $ 8,302.00 $ 9,000.00 $ 9,000.00 $6,000.00 $ 9,000.00 6500 Professional Fees $ 3,862.00 $ 3,719.00 $ 3,900.00 $ 3,800.00 6600 State Training Sessions $ 1,381.00 $ 1,122.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 1,750.00 6905 Ceremonials $ 86.00 $ 1,757.00 $ 1,200.00 $1,942.19 $ 1,000.00 6910 Church Activity $ 2,400.00 $ 3,474.00 $ 4,000.00 $360.00 $ 3,500.00 6915 Community Activity $ 75.00 $ - $ 500.00 $2,349.51 $ 500.00 6920 Council Activity $ 6,875.00 $ 6,248.00 $ 6,000.00 $ 6,000.00 6925 Culture of Life Activity $ 1,853.00 $ 396.00 $ 900.00 $127.02 $ 1,000.00 6930 Family Life Activity $ - $ - $ 750.00 $ 700.00 6935 State Program - General Expense $ 2,765.00 $ 877.00 $ 3,000.00 $142.39 $ 5,000.00 6940 Membership Activity $ 6,006.00 $ 8,691.00 $ 7,000.00 $946.30 $ 7,000.00 6945 Member & Council Retention $ 688.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 1,100.00 $ 1,000.00 6950 New Council Development $ - $ - $ 300.00 $ 300.00 6955 Program Postage & Phone $ - $ - $ - $ - 6960 Public Relations $ 527.00 $ - $ 2,500.00 $ 1,000.00 6965 Special Olympics $ - $ - $ 300.00 $ 300.00 6970 Youth Activity $ 838.00 $ 1,179.00 $ 800.00 $25.00 $ 800.00 6975 Centennial Activity $ - $ - $ 500.00 $ 500.00 6985 Coats For Kids $ 1,449.00 $ 2,437.00 $ - $700.00 $ - 6900 State Programs - Other $ - $667.11 $ - Total Expenses $ 173,630.00 $ 142,666.00 $ 179,750.00 $ 45,861.04 $ 167,350.00 Surplus (Loss) $ 7,400.00 $ 8,511.00 $ 100.00 $ 85, 027.66 $ 50.00

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CHARITY APPEAL REPORT

60 Charity Appeal Report 2020

Charity Appeal

Disrict Council Members Location Sales Gross Rebate Teen Aid Special Olympics Rebate Current Year Assesment Total Owing After 2020 Rebate 1 1247 53 Regina - - $53.00 53.00 - 1,589.71 (106.00) 1 4280 46 Regina 780.00 522.60 $46.00 46.00 430.60 - 430.60 5 4704 151 Regina 300.00 201.00 $151.00 151.00 - 101.00 641.00 (101.00) 3 9278 81 Regina 600.00 402.00 $81.00 81.00 240.00 - 240.00 1 10313 42 Regina 487.00 326.29 $42.00 42.00 242.29 - 242.29 5 5914 79 Regina 450.00 301.50 $79.00 79.00 143.50 - 143.50 2 8896 118 Regina 1,550.00 1,038.50 $118.00 118.00 802.50 - 802.50 2 9859 71 Regina 690.00 462.30 $71.00 71.00 320.30 - 320.30 2 10418 49 Regina - - $49.00 49.00 - 98.00 98.00 (98.00) 2 13214 182 Regina 1,000.00 670.00 $182.00 182.00 306.00 - 306.00 1 15955 34 Regina - - $34.00 34.00 - - 140.00 (68.00) 5 5949 94 Regina 500.00 335.00 $94.00 94.00 147.00 - 147.00 7 6493 24 Southey - - $24.00 24.00 - 48.00 48.00 (48.00) 3 10401 73 Regina 350.00 234.50 $73.00 73.00 88.50 - 88.50 3 10797 140 Regina 1,000.00 670.00 $140.00 140.00 390.00 - 390.00 3 11307 69 Regina 300.00 201.00 $69.00 69.00 63.00 - 63.00 5 12415 166 Regina 100.00 67.00 $166.00 166.00 - 265.00 2,005.42 (265.00) 3 17190 36 Regina 100.00 67.00 $36.00 36.00 - 5.00 (5.00) 4 1534 237 Moose Jaw 2,420.00 1,621.40 $237.00 237.00 1,147.40 - 1,147.40 4 2071 50 Gravelbourg - - $50.00 50.00 - 100.00 204.00 (100.00) 4 2994 20 Lisieux 180.00 120.60 $20.00 20.00 80.60 - 80.60 4 3360 59 Assiniboia 400.00 268.00 $59.00 59.00 150.00 - 150.00 4 3878 49 Lafleche 1,180.00 790.60 $49.00 49.00 692.60 - 692.60 4 9760 72 Moose Jaw 250.00 167.50 $72.00 72.00 23.50 - 23.50 6 2725 63 Shaunavon 1,100.00 737.00 $63.00 63.00 611.00 - 611.00 6 3031 112 Swift Current 750.00 502.50 $112.00 112.00 278.50 - 278.50 6 3142 53 Ponteix 550.00 368.50 $53.00 53.00 262.50 - 262.50 6 5393 39 Hodgeville - - $39.00 39.00 - 78.00 334.00 (78.00) 6 8962 17 Gull Lake - - $17.00 17.00 - 34.00 112.00 (34.00) 6 8991 21 Maple Creek 150.00 100.50 $21.00 21.00 58.50 - 58.50 7 5557 31 Dysart 400.00 268.00 $31.00 31.00 206.00 - 206.00 7 10029 32 Fort Qu'Appelle 500.00 335.00 $32.00 32.00 271.00 - 271.00 7 10239 56 Balgonie 540.00 361.80 $56.00 56.00 249.80 - 249.80 7 12943 18 Indian Head 250.00 167.50 $18.00 18.00 131.50 - 131.50 8 3559 37 Montmartre 200.00 134.00 $37.00 37.00 60.00 - 60.00 8 3802 77 Windthorst 500.00 335.00 $77.00 77.00 181.00 - 181.00 8 6381 49 Kendal 500.00 335.00 $49.00 49.00 237.00 - 237.00 8 7564 35 Candiac 400.00 268.00 $35.00 35.00 198.00 - 198.00 8 10265 21 Wolseley 290.00 194.30 $21.00 21.00 152.30 - 152.30 9 1731 167 Weyburn 5,100.00 3,417.00 $167.00 167.00 3,083.00 - 3,083.00 9 3161 49 Radville 600.00 402.00 $49.00 49.00 304.00 - 304.00 9 3165 153 Estevan 12,440.00 8,334.80 $153.00 153.00 8,028.80 - 8,028.80 9 4850 76 Redvers 1,700.00 1,139.00 $76.00 76.00 987.00 - 987.00 9 5248 49 Lampman 210.00 140.70 $49.00 49.00 42.70 - 42.70 9 10317 51 Carlyle 1,000.00 670.00 $51.00 51.00 568.00 - 568.00 9 10400 22 Torquay - - $22.00 22.00 - 44.00 88.00 (44.00) 10 5249 45 Esterhazy 1,150.00 770.50 $45.00 45.00 680.50 - 680.50 10 5408 31 Langenburg 500.00 335.00 $31.00 31.00 273.00 - 273.00 10 5858 50 Moosomin 1,090.00 730.30 $50.00 50.00 630.30 - 630.30 10 6182 37 Gerald 1,000.00 670.00 $37.00 37.00 596.00 - 596.00 10 6362 37 Whitewood - - $37.00 37.00 - 74.00 275.00 (74.00) 11 2031 168 Yorkton 860.00 576.20 $168.00 168.00 240.20 - 240.20 11 5182 110 Yorkton 2,360.00 1,581.20 $110.00 110.00 1,361.20 - 1,361.20 11 5201 75 Melville 460.00 308.20 $75.00 75.00 158.20 - 158.20 11 5320 53 Ituna 1,100.00 737.00 $53.00 53.00 631.00 - 631.00 11 5965 0 Grayson - - $0.00 - - - - 12 5970 27 Foam Lake 400.00 268.00 $27.00 27.00 214.00 - 214.00 12 6594 63 Kelvington-Rose 680.00 455.60 $63.00 63.00 329.60 - 329.60 12 7436 35 Wynyard 760.00 509.20 $35.00 35.00 439.20 - 439.20 12 8239 19 Wadena - - $19.00 19.00 - 38.00 38.00 (38.00) 12 8338 34 Lestock-Wishart 450.00 301.50 $34.00 34.00 233.50 - 233.50 61 Charity Appeal Report 2020

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Disrict Council Members Location Sales Gross Rebate Teen Aid Special Olympics Rebate Current Year Assesment Total Owing After 2020 Rebate 13 4899 76 Kindersley 1,000.00 670.00 $76.00 76.00 518.00 - 518.00 13 5238 59 Rosetown 60.00 40.20 $59.00 59.00 - 77.80 77.80 (77.80) 13 5735 92 Fox Valley - - $92.00 92.00 - 184.00 372.00 (184.00) 13 6331 18 Eston 600.00 402.00 $18.00 18.00 366.00 - 366.00 14 3575 84 Wilkie 20.00 13.40 $84.00 84.00 - 154.60 330.60 (154.60) 14 3920 65 Denzil 1,560.00 1,045.20 $65.00 65.00 915.20 - 915.20 14 5474 117 Macklin 650.00 435.50 $117.00 117.00 201.50 - 201.50 14 5549 57 Landis 550.00 368.50 $57.00 57.00 254.50 - 254.50 14 5707 169 Unity 3,340.00 2,237.80 $169.00 169.00 1,899.80 - 1,899.80 14 6169 65 Biggar 1,230.00 824.10 $65.00 65.00 694.10 - 694.10 14 6684 41 Luseland 500.00 335.00 $41.00 41.00 253.00 - 253.00 14 7150 31 Tramping Lake 300.00 201.00 $31.00 31.00 139.00 - 139.00 15 2094 101 N. Battleford 1,260.00 844.20 $101.00 101.00 642.20 - 642.20 15 5626 123 Battleford 290.00 194.30 $123.00 123.00 - 51.70 51.70 (51.70) 15 5694 55 Vawn-Edam - - $55.00 55.00 - 110.00 116.00 (110.00) 15 5878 31 N. Battleford 570.00 381.90 $31.00 31.00 319.90 - 319.90 15 7336 139 N. Battleford 3,410.00 2,284.70 $139.00 139.00 2,006.70 - 2,006.70 16 3456 55 Debden 1,000.00 670.00 $55.00 55.00 560.00 - 560.00 16 5353 54 Spiritwood 1,100.00 737.00 $54.00 54.00 629.00 - 629.00 16 9761 65 Shellbrook 1,400.00 938.00 $65.00 65.00 808.00 - 808.00 16 10856 40 Leoville 1,300.00 871.00 $40.00 40.00 791.00 - 791.00 17 1519 71 Prince Albert 760.00 509.20 $71.00 71.00 367.20 - 367.20 17 5543 79 Prince Albert 400.00 268.00 $79.00 79.00 110.00 - 110.00 17 8547 151 Prince Albert 620.00 415.40 $151.00 151.00 113.40 - 113.40 17 8655 56 Prince Albert 250.00 167.50 $56.00 56.00 55.50 - 55.50 17 9949 63 Prince Albert - - $63.00 63.00 - 126.00 126.00 (126.00) 18 5219 41 Tisdale 260.00 174.20 $41.00 41.00 92.20 - 92.20 18 5788 106 Melfort 800.00 536.00 $106.00 106.00 324.00 - 324.00 18 9757 73 St. Brieux 1,500.00 1,005.00 $73.00 73.00 859.00 - 859.00 18 10174 23 Naicam - - $23.00 23.00 - - 46.00 (46.00) 19 5256 43 St. Walburg 900.00 603.00 $43.00 43.00 517.00 - 517.00 19 5259 91 Meadow Lake 350.00 234.50 $91.00 91.00 52.50 - 52.50 19 5479 57 Goodsoil 1,000.00 670.00 $57.00 57.00 556.00 - 556.00 20 3183 84 Cudworth 1,000.00 670.00 $84.00 84.00 502.00 - 502.00 20 5976 22 Wakaw 160.00 107.20 $22.00 22.00 63.20 - 63.20 20 6755 82 St. Louis 250.00 167.50 $82.00 82.00 3.50 - - 3.50 21 5861 40 Canora 500.00 335.00 $40.00 40.00 255.00 - 255.00 21 6132 32 Kamsack 550.00 368.50 $32.00 32.00 304.50 - 304.50 21 7138 24 Preeceville-Sturg - - $24.00 24.00 - 48.00 48.00 (48.00) 21 9713 36 Rama - - $36.00 36.00 - 72.00 - (72.00) 22 3177 69 Zenon Park 1,260.00 844.20 $69.00 69.00 706.20 - 706.20 22 5968 42 Hudson Bay 180.00 120.60 $42.00 42.00 36.60 - 36.60 22 7140 28 Carrot River 350.00 234.50 $28.00 28.00 178.50 - 178.50 22 7315 50 Nipawin 1,100.00 737.00 $50.00 50.00 637.00 - 637.00 23 1886 339 Humboldt 6,109.00 4,093.03 $339.00 339.00 3,415.03 - 3,415.03 23 5838 24 Annaheim 300.00 201.00 $24.00 24.00 153.00 - 153.00 23 5850 38 Watson 300.00 201.00 $38.00 38.00 125.00 - 125.00 23 5946 74 Lake Lenore - - $74.00 74.00 - 148.00 148.00 (148.00) 23 6395 42 Englefeld 70.00 46.90 $42.00 42.00 - 37.10 85.10 (37.10) 23 8752 7 Muenster - - $7.00 7.00 - 14.00 - (14.00) 24 5859 43 Allan 240.00 160.80 $43.00 43.00 1.00 - 74.80 24 6068 57 Lanigan - - $57.00 57.00 - 114.00 114.00 (114.00) 24 6529 43 Viscount 600.00 402.00 $43.00 43.00 316.00 - 316.00 25 4938 68 Saskatoon 470.00 314.90 $68.00 68.00 178.90 - 178.90 25 5384 35 Davidson 1,250.00 837.50 $35.00 35.00 767.50 - 767.50 25 8905 257 Saskatoon 1,600.00 1,072.00 $257.00 257.00 558.00 - 558.00 25 10587 86 Saskatoon 600.00 402.00 $86.00 86.00 230.00 - 230.00 25 12740 22 Outlook 210.00 140.70 $22.00 22.00 96.70 - 96.70 26 2695 67 Saskatoon 400.00 268.00 $67.00 67.00 134.00 - 134.00 25 7497 47 Prud'homme - - $47.00 47.00 - 94.00 190.00 (94.00) 26 8215 244 Saskatoon 1,460.00 978.20 $244.00 244.00 490.20 - 490.20 62 Charity Appeal Report 2020

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Disrict Council Members Location Sales Gross Rebate Teen Aid Special Olympics Rebate Current Year Assesment Total Owing After 2020 Rebate 26 9539 145 Saskatoon 2,830.00 1,896.10 $145.00 145.00 1,606.10 - 1,606.10 26 11429 273 Saskatoon 450.00 301.50 $273.00 273.00 - 244.50 430.30 (244.50) 26 11888 95 Saskatoon 650.00 435.50 $95.00 95.00 245.50 - - 245.50 27 8279 116 Saskatoon 700.00 469.00 $116.00 116.00 237.00 - 237.00 27 8301 65 Saskatoon 640.00 428.80 $65.00 65.00 298.80 - 298.80 27 8638 157 Saskatoon 500.00 335.00 $157.00 157.00 21.00 - 21.00 27 9538 100 Saskatoon 700.00 469.00 $100.00 100.00 269.00 - 269.00 27 9690 72 Martensville 190.00 127.30 $72.00 72.00 15.60 - (16.70) 27 12156 62 Saskatoon 500.00 335.00 $62.00 62.00 124.00 - 211.00 28 1517 163 Saskatoon 500.00 335.00 $163.00 163.00 9.00 - 9.00 28 5104 90 Saskatoon 730.00 489.10 $90.00 90.00 309.10 - 309.10 28 10580 55 Saskatoon - - $55.00 55.00 - 110.00 - (110.00) 28 11775 105 Saskatoon 1,570.00 1,051.90 $105.00 105.00 841.90 - 841.90 28 11936 73 Saskatoon 400.00 268.00 $73.00 73.00 122.00 - 122.00 28 13129 52 Saskatoon 580.00 388.60 $52.00 52.00 284.60 - 284.60 10023 Totals 107,506.00 72,029.02 $ 10,023.00 10,023.00 54,545.22 2,470.70 7,708.63 Total Sales 0.67 $1.00/membe $1.00/membe To Councils Levee Levee SOS $10,O23 Teen Aid $10,O23 2020 WINNERS NAME LOCATION AMOUNT TICKET # Leonard Yungwirth Saskatoon 10,000.00 91167 Joseph Pawelko Esterhazy 5,000.00 52065 Ed Keller N Battleford 2,500.00 84010 Council 8547 Prince Albert Prince Albert 1,500.00 91846 Marlene Konecsni Dysart 1,000.00 21787 Beverley Berkholtz Unity 500.00 74173 Marla Roger Saskatoon 500.00 120100 Cindy Erhardt Kamsack 500.00 102674 Christine Biblow Yorkton 500.00 56571 Martin Prince Delmas 500.00 139904 Tim Dusyk Montmartre 500.00 23201 Jerry Williams Davidson 500.00 118144 Ken Matchett Estevan 500.00 46999 Maureen Wenzoski Gerald 500.00 55209 Annie Hruska Gerald 500.00 55140

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Charity Appeal Report

Richard Colbow

Worthy State Deputy Joe and Brother Knights

The 2020 Charity Appeal Draw was held in Biggar on Saturday November 7, 2020 in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Council 6169. Due to Covid 19 we were restricted to a limit of 30 people for both the Friday and Saturday evening events. Those in attendance Saturday enjoyed a catered supper and then gathered to make the all-important draws. A list of winners accompanies the “rebate” report which follows this report.

Some 30 Knights and family gathered on Friday night to separate tickets. A total of 107,506 tickets were sold. A total of $54,739 will be rebated to councils after donations of $10,023.00 to each of Teen Aid and Saskatchewan Special Olympics.

Rebate cheques were mailed to each council in mid March. Those councils that did not sell enough tickets to cover their $2.00 a member assessment will receive an invoice. Please cash your cheques as soon as possible (before May 15th) and if you received an invoice please mail your payment (before May 15th) to State Treasurer Marte Clemente Nogot 414 Avenue M North Saskatoon SK. S7L 2S6. Please make council cheque payable to Saskatchewan State Council Inter-Council Charity Appeal. Please do not mix any regular dues with Charity Appeal payments as Charity Appeal funds must be deposited to a separate bank account.

The 2021 draw will be held November 6, 2021 in Redvers. Prize money remains the same at $25,000 as do tickets at $1.00 each in books of ten. We printed 145,000 tickets this year. If you run out or have excess, please let me know so that I can arrange transfers between councils. I encourage you to start selling tickets as soon as you receive them. Please see letter with your tickets on sales ideas.

There are many rules set out by SLGA. One that has caused me a lot of extra work is the recording of lost books. You must record the book number of every lost book on the Tally Report. Once you have accounted for all books you must remove front and back cover pages before you send the tally report, tickets, unsold books, and your COUNCIL CHEQUE to me.

Thank you to everyone who sold and or bought tickets and a special thanks to all who attended the event in Biggar.

Richard Colbow, Charity Appeal Chairman

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STATE ADVOCATE’S REPORT & RESOLUTIONS REPORT

65 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SASKATCHEWAN STATE COUNCIL

STATE CONVENTION 2021 - RESOLUTIONS REPORT By: Greg Dozorec - State Advocate

Note - Nomination Committee Report is on Pages 135-138 I. PREAMBLE The resolutions were passed by the State Council at the State Convention held virtually on April 25, 2020. The resolutions give direction to the Councils and State Council. State Board resolutions are also directed to the Su- preme Advocate and submitted to the Supreme Convention. For the resolutions to be meaningful and to guide the decisions and actions of the Knights of Columbus in Saskatchewan, it is important that we take the appropriate action.

I. ACTIONS ON THE RESOLUTIONS a. The resolutions approved at the State Convention are recorded by the State Secretary and are part of the minutes of that proceeding. b. The Public Relations Director sends out a Press Release of the major resolutions that were passed at the State Convention. c. The State Advocate, who is in charge of resolutions, follows up on resolutions requiring action.

RESOLUTIONS AT STATE CONVENTION 2020 and FOLLOW UP ACTIONS INCLUDED:

BE IT RESOLVED, that all councils in Saskatchewan be encouraged to conduct the “Into The Breach” Video Series and Study Guide, at their council meetings, for the spiritual growth of their members. *Action- SGPD Eugene Achtemichuk has promoted the Video series in all his messages and State Public Relations Chairman Peter Folk has placed links to the videos on the State Website.

RESOLUTION #2- OPPOSITION TO BILL C-7- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TO DYING BE IT RESOLVED, that the Saskatchewan State Council write a letter to the Prime Minister of Canada and to the Justice Minister to express our opposition to Bill C-7, and that the Government of Canada proceed cautiously and slow down to ensure that the watershed changes proposed in Bill C-7 should receive the time and attention needed for careful study. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all councils and knights in Saskatchewan be encouraged to write a letter to their MP to express our opposition to Bill C-7. *Action- SD Chris Bencharski. On behalf of the State council, wrote a letter to the Prime Minister and the Minister of Justice.

RESOLUTION #3- OPPOSITION TO Bill C-8- CONVERSION THERAPHY BE IT RESOLVED, that the Saskatchewan State Council write a letter to the Prime Minister and to the Minister of Justice to express our opposition to Bill C-8 because it does not clearly define “practice, treatment or service” and does not guarantee our rights to practice and express our religious beliefs on sexuality and threatens the teach- ings of religious beliefs and convictions in the church and family setting. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we encourage all councils and knights in Saskatchewan to write to their MP to express their opposition to Bill C-8 because it is unconstitutional as it threatens the freedom of religious beliefs, in- struction and expression. *Action- SD Chris Bencharski, on behalf of the Sask. State Council, wrote a letter to the Prime Minister and the Minister of Justice.

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RESOLUTION #4 -BILL C-233- MAKING SEX SELECTIVE ABORTION ILLEGAL BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sask. State Council write a letter to the Prime Minister of Canada and the Justice Minister to firmly and decisively express our views that any law which allows abortion of any type should not be tolerated nor should abortions be funded from our tax money. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all councils and members of the Knights of Columbus write a letter to their Federal MP and their Provincial MLA. to voice their opinion that making sex selective abortion is sex discrimina- tion, and to also firmly and decisively express our view that any law which allows abortion of any type should not be tolerated nor should abortions be funded from our tax money. *Action- State Deputy Chris Bencharski and Knight Sir Knight Alex Banga devised a letter which was sent to the Prime Minister of Canada and the Justice Minister.

RESOLUTION #5- LEAVE NO NEIGHBORS BEHIND BE IT RESOLVED, that the Saskatchewan State Council encourage all councils and its more than 10,600 Brother Knights within the State and their families to use the suggestions in the guidebook to offer all types of assistance to Knights of Columbus members, to our parishes, seniors and youth, to our pastors, and to our commu- nities. *Action- IPSD Chris Bencharski, SD Joe Riffel, and State General Program Director provided all councils with the information and encouraged all councils to conduct activities outlined in the ‘Leave No Neighbor Behind Guidebook’.

RESOLUTION 6- DONATING BLOOD BE IT RESOLVED, that the Saskatchewan State Council will encourage its more than 10 600 Brother Knights within the State and their families to continue the legacy of the Knights of Columbus by donating blood now, or at any time, as this life-saving activity remains an important aspect of our charitable cause today. *Action- State General Program Director Eugene Achtemichuk encouraged brother knights to donate blood.

RESOLUTION #7- PANDEMIC NOVENA BE IT RESOLVED that the Saskatchewan State Council encourage its more than 10 600 Brother Knights within the State and their families to make the commitment to pray the Novena from May 1st to the 9th. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Saskatchewan State Council encourage its more than 10 600 Brother Knights within the State and Families to make the commitment to pray this Novena annually every May from the 1st to the 9th. *Action- Councils in Sask. were encouraged to conduct a Novena form May 1st-May 9th, 2020

RESOLUTION #8- APPRECIATION TO STATE CHAPLAIN BISHOP BRYAN BAYDA BE IT RESOLVED, that the Saskatchewan State Council Knights of Columbus show our appreciation to State Chaplain Bishop Bryan Bayda for his contribution to the spiritual growth of the Knights in Saskatchewan during his 8 years as State Chaplain of the Saskatchewan State Council. May Almighty God continue to grant him good health and wisdom, and may he continue to be an inspiration to all Knights for many more years. *Action- Bishop Bryan Bayda accepted the resolution with thanks and gratitude.

RESOLUTION #9- APPRECIATION TO ASSOCIATE STATE CHAPLAIN FATHER ED GIBNEY BE IT RESOLVED, that the Saskatchewan State Council Knights of Columbus show our appreciation to Associate State Chaplain Father Ed Gibney for his contribution to the spiritual growth of the Knights in Saskatchewan. May Al- mighty God continue to grant him good health and wisdom, and may he continue to be an inspiration to all Knights for many more years. *Action- Father Ed Gibney accepted the resolution with thanks and gratitude.

67 RESOLUTION #10 - FELICITATIONS TO STATE BOARD MEMBERS BE IT RESOLVED, that we offer to our State Board Members our support, fraternal gratitude and fervent pray- ers that Almighty God will continue to grant them good health, wisdom and inspiration for continued leadership of our State Jurisdiction. *Action- The State Officers accepted the resolution with thanks and gratitude.

RESOLUTION #11 - SALUTATIONS TO SUPREME CHAPLAIN Be IT RESOLVED, that we pledge our support and our gratitude to our Worthy Supreme Chaplain, Archbishop William E. Lori and may God grant him health and guidance for many more years. *Action- The State Secretary forwarded the resolution to the Supreme Advocate for consideration at the 2020 Supreme Convention and delegates accepted this resolution along with similarly worded resolutions from other jurisdictions.

RESOLUTION #12 - FELICITATIONS TO SUPREME KNIGHT AND SUPREME BOARD OF DIRECTORS BE IT RESOLVED, that we offer our prayers and continued good wishes to our Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson, and the Supreme Board of Directors. May Almighty God continue to grant them good health, wisdom and inspiration for continued leadership of our order and that under their able leadership, the achievements of the Knights of Colum- bus may continue to grow in prominence. *Action- The State Secretary forwarded the resolution to the Supreme Advocate for consideration at the 2020 Supreme Convention and delegates accepted this resolution along with similarly worded resolutions from other jurisdictions.

RESOLUTION #13 - IN SOLIDARITY WITH OUR RELIGIOUS LEADERS BE IT RESOLVED, that we consistently and ardently affirm our support and unwavering loyalty to our Holy Father, Pope Francis and to our bishops and priests. *Action- The State Secretary forwarded the resolution to the Supreme Advocate for consideration at the 2020 Supreme Convention and delegates accepted this resolution along with similarly worded resolutions from other jurisdictions.

RESOLUTION #14- CAUSE FOR CANONIZATION OF VENERBLE FATHER MICHAEL J. MCGIVNEY BE IT RESOLVED, that we unite behind the cause for the canonization of our founder, the Venerable Father Michael J. McGivney. *Action- The State Secretary forwarded the resolution to the Supreme Advocate for consideration at the 2020 Supreme Convention and delegates accepted this resolution along with similarly worded resolutions from other jurisdictions.

RESOLUTION #15- ELECTION OF CHRIS BENCHARSKI TO THE SUPREME BOARD OF DIRECTORS BE IT RESOLVED, that Chris Bencharski, State Deputy of Saskatchewan from July 1st, 2018 to June 30th, 2020 be elected to the Supreme Board of Directors *Action- The resolution was forwarded to the Supreme Secretary.

Group “A” State Council Policy

Our State Council Policy is made up of previously approved resolutions. The list is published in the convention booklet and is presented to the delegates for reaffirmation at each State Convention. Group “A” State Council Policy gives us our direction and requires action on an on-going basis. We must keep them in the forefront, continually seeking ways to follow up on them. Group “A” are approved State Council Policy and will remain in effect until changed by a resolution submitted and passed by a majority at a State Council Meeting.

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GROUP “A” STATE COUNCIL POLICY, NON-MONETARY 1.That each Council throughout all of its programs, endeavor to promote family involvement in their activities. 2.That all Councils encourage the promotion, nurturing, and awareness of vocations with prayer. 3.That Councils and their members be encouraged to support and participate in the renewal and evangelization of the church and to assist our pastors in their ministries. 4.That Councils continue to promote respect for life through “In Support of Life Programs”. 5.That we encourage programs through participation with other groups in our parishes and communities, and offer recognition for outstanding achievement when deemed appropriate at State Council levels. 6.That Councils promote the Catholic media and encourage their members to subscribe to Catholic papers and mag- azines. 7.That the Knights of Columbus deplore the trafficking of women and children and speak out against printed mate- rial, movies, internet websites and television programs that depict gratuitous sex and violence and which also de- grade men and women, promote sexism and exploit children. Further that all Knights deplore sacrilegious attacks and disrespectful depictions of those things that are sacred to people of all religions. 8.That each Council promotes and supports the Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation. 9.That Councils be encouraged to take an active part in the activities of the Saskatchewan Special Olympics Society at the provincial and zone levels. 10.That Councils be encouraged to take an active part in State curling, Spiritual Enrichment weekend and golf. 11.That councils be encouraged to support the Catholic Health Association of Saskatchewan by way of annual personal membership as well as associate membership by the Council. 12.That each council maintains a bulletin or newsletter for the purpose of keeping their membership informed. 13.That Councils who have the potential, endeavor to form Squires Circles. 14.That the District Deputy’s program for Grand Knights, Financial Secretaries, and Program Directors be contin- ued. 15.That the State Council endorse the Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Indoor Games and encourage councils to promote track and field at their local schools and communities. 16.That Councils be encouraged to support Catholic Youth Conferences, Search Weekends, Basketball free Throw Competition, Soccer Challenge, Hockey Blast challenge, Saskatchewan Youth Parliament and Essay/Poster com- petitions. 17.That we encourage Councils throughout this jurisdiction, with the consent of the Ordinary, to erect and maintain a “Tomb of the Unborn” in every Catholic cemetery and that they organize to visit and pray at the “Tomb” on a regular basis. 18.That Councils call on governments to protect the rights to public prayer in such places as schools, halls and parks. 19.That all Councils urge government to enact legislation making experiments in cloning of human beings illegal in Canada 20.That we encourage Councils to integrate the Formation Program into their regular meetings as means of nour- ishing its members spiritually with prayer and reflection. 21.That the first Sunday in October will be known as “Life Chain Sunday”. 22.That during a Provincial or Federal election, State Board of the Knights of Columbus shall organize and imple- ment a “Campaign of Prayer” asking for the Holy spirit to guide us and all Canadians as to how we should vote, and that we should be open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The campaign of prayer should begin whenever an election is called and continue throughout the campaign. 23.That the Knights promote an annual Novena to our Lady of Guadalupe (Patroness of the Unborn) for an end to abortion. 24.That the Knights of Columbus of Saskatchewan commit to be more visibly active in local Pro-life organizations. 25.That whenever a brother Knight has a spouse or a child stationed overseas with the armed forces, the council offers him the gift of a rosary to be presented to the soldier. 26.That the Knights of Columbus Councils throughout Saskatchewan pledge support to assist in hosting Winter and Summer Provincial Special Olympic games and encourage the Saskatchewan State Board in finalizing an ongoing Provincial Partnership Agreement with Special Olympics Saskatchewan. 27.That we encourage the Knights of Columbus Councils in Saskatchewan to take out ads in their particular area, whether it be TV, radio, newspaper or billboards promoting to “Keep Christ in Christmas” so that the public can get a sense of our view. 28.That Councils in Saskatchewan support and participate in the “Running of the Silver Rose Program” in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe. 29.That State Council encourages all Councils to start their meetings with the recitation of the Apostle’s Creed.

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GROUP “B” STATE COUNCIL POLICY- FINANCIAL---

Group “B” resolutions are State Council Policy and will remain in effect until changed by resolution submitted and passed by a majority at a meeting of the Saskatchewan State Council. 1.That each Council’s contribution, made at the beginning of each year, to the Saskatchewan Bishop’s Mission Fund be $2.00 per member.

2.That the inter-Council Charity Appeal continue and all monies raised be turned over to the State Council with the net proceeds after prizes and expenses distributed as follows: (based on Dec. 31 Supreme Membership Report)

a.$1.00 per member to Saskatchewan Special Olympics

b.$1.00 per member to support the requirements of the Teen Aid Program, by hiring a Teen Aid educator and resource person

c.Net proceeds to be refunded to councils based on that council’s percentage of total sales less $2.00 per member.

1.That councils be encouraged to pay a monthly stipend in their parish for a Mass to end abortion or for the Unborn child. 2.That the Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus continue to subsidize bus transportation to the Annual March For Life in Regina. 3.That student members from college councils who attend the state convention as delegates or visitors, receive a discounted registration fee determined by the State Board and convention committee. 4.That all Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Councils be encouraged to consider making a donation to the Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation in memory of their departed brothers.

GROUP “C” RESOLUTIONS

These are the resolutions that are submitted by Subordinate Councils and/or the State Board. The resolutions Committee consists of State Advocate Greg Dozorec - Chairman.

Grand Knight Kevin Rutt- Meadow Lake Council #5259 Grand Knight James Empey- Regina Council#5914 (Bishop Budka) Grand Knight Ron Holoday- Melfort Council # 5788- (Pope John XXIII)

The committee shall present all the resolutions to the State Council together with its recommendations. For each resolution, the committee will offer one of the following recommendations: a. Adopt c) No action or b. Reject d) Refer to Executive Committee

These 4 options are taken from the Supreme’s “Officer's Desk Reference” material section (under council and As- sembly issues - # 10 Resolutions).

For resolutions that are recommended “Adopt”, I would ask the councils submitting the resolution to be the mover, and then I will ask for a second.

70 For a resolution that recommends “Reject”, I will give you some background as to why the committee has recom- mended reject. If you agree, nothing more needs to be done. If you disagree, you may move to adopt the resolu- tions.

For resolutions that there is a recommendation of “No Action”, this does not indicate that the resolution is without merit. It indicates only that, in the opinion of the Committee: (a) the proposed resolutions should not be expressed by the State Council or the Order at this time: (b) the resolution itself requires no specific action: (c) that the reso- lution proposes something that is already in effect in the State Council or in the Order.

The Executive Committee should promptly consider resolutions submitted to them. The Executive Committee may, in its discretion, act upon these resolutions or defer action pending further study.

AMENDMENTS: Amendments to the resolution will be accepted. The amendment must pertain to the basic subject matter of the main resolution and must be submitted by writing.

DEBATE: Debate is governed by our State Bylaws under Article IX Rules of the Order - Section 2 - Limitation of Debate: No member shall speak longer than 5 minutes without permission of the chair or more than once upon any question until all others who desire to speak have spoken. I would ask that those who come forward to speak; please give your name, council name and number. I ask that the person speaking limits his remarks to the matter under consideration, and should speak in a manner befitting a Catholic Gentleman.

VOTING: A majority will be required to pass a resolution.

RESOLUTION #1-Quincentennial Celebration of Christianity in the Philippines

Whereas, this year marks the commemoration of 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines, and Whereas, the celebration of the first Christian faith, through the fidelity of the Catholic church, is also a thanksgiving for missionaries, priests, religious and lay people, and ancestors, who passed the faith from generation to generation, and Whereas, the quincentennial celebration is not just an ecclesial celebration, but also a recognition of the valuable con- tribution of Christianity in inspiring, educating, and lifting the moral and spiritual values of all people who look for- ward with great hope and strengthened motivation to go out and share the gift of the Catholic faith. Therefore, be it resolved, that we join our Filipino brothers and Filipino priests in Saskatchewan in celebrating this momentous occasion and also thank them for the contributions they make to our Catholic Faith in parishes throughout Saskatchewan.

Submitted by IPSD Chris Bencharski and State Treasurer Marte Nogot

RESOLUTION #2- PRAY FOR AN END TO THE PANDEMIC BE IT RESOLVED, that all Knights and their families unite in prayer for an end to the pandemic THERFORE, Councils, their members and families should pray the Prayer for Protection in Time of Pandemic to help bring an end to Covid-19 SUBMITTED BY GK JAMES EMPEY (Bishop Budka 5914 Regina)

RESOLUTION #3 - FELICITATIONS TO STATE BOARD MEMBERS BE IT RESOLVED, that we offer to our State Board Members our support, fraternal gratitude and fervent pray- ers that Almighty God will continue to grant them good health, wisdom and inspiration for continued leadership of our State Jurisdiction. SUBMITTED BY GK JAMES EMPEY (Bishop Budka 5914 Regina)

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RESOLUTION #4- APPRECIATION TO STATE CHAPLAIN Father Ed Gibney BE IT RESOLVED, that the Saskatchewan State Council Knights of Columbus show our appreciation to State Chaplain Father Ed Gibney for his contribution to the spiritual growth of the Knights in Saskatchewan during the past year as State Chaplain of the Saskatchewan State Council. May Almighty God continue to grant him good health and wisdom, and may he continue to be an inspiration to all Knights for many more years. SUBMITTED BY SASKATCHEWAN STATE BOARD

RESOLUTION #5- APPRECIATION TO ASSOCIATE STATE CHAPLAIN BISHOP BRYAN BAYDA BE IT RESOLVED, that the Saskatchewan State Council Knights of Columbus show our appreciation to Associate State Chaplain Bishop Bryan Bayda for his contribution to the spiritual growth of the Knights in Saskatchewan. May Almighty God continue to grant him good health and wisdom, and may he continue to be an inspiration to all Knights for many more years. SUBMITTED BY SASKATCHEWAN STATE BOARD

RESOLUTION #6-SALUTATIONS TO NEWLY ELECTED SUPREME KNIGHT PATRICK E KELLY BE IT RESOLVED, that the Saskatchewan members of the Knights of Columbus congratulate Patrick E Kelly on his election to Supreme Knight. May God grant him the strength, wisdom and health to guide our order to fur- ther success, and continue the good works and vision of his predecessors SUBMITTED BY SASKATCHEWAN STATE BOARD . RESOLUTION #7- SALUTATIONS TO SUPREME CHAPLAIN BE IT RESOLVED, that we pledge our support and our gratitude to our Worthy Supreme Chaplain, Archbishop William E. Lori and may God grant him health and guidance for many more years. SUBMITTED BY SASKATCHEWAN STATE BOARD

RESOLUTION #8- APPRECIATION TO PAST SUPREME KNIGHT CARL A. ANDERSON BE IT RESOLVED, that we express our appreciation and gratitude to Past Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson for his years of leadership and service to the order. May God grant him health and happiness in his retirement. SUBMITTED BY SASKATCHEWAN STATE BOARD

RESOLUTION #9 - FELICITATIONS TO THE SUPREME OFFICERS AND SUPREME BOARD OF DIRECTORS BE IT RESOLVED, that we offer our prayers and good wishes to the Supreme officers and the Supreme Board of Directors. May Almighty God continue to grant them good health, wisdom and inspiration for continued leadership of our order and that under their able leadership, the achievements of the Knights of Columbus may continue to grow in prominence. SUBMITTED BY SASKATCHEWAN STATE BOARD

RESOLUTION #10- IN SOLIDARITY WITH OUR RELIGIOUS LEADERS BE IT RESOLVED, that we consistently and ardently affirm our support and unwavering loyalty to our Holy Father, Pope Francis and to our bishops and priests SUBMITTED BY SASKATCHEWAN STATE BOARD

RESOLUTION #11- RECOGNITION OF THE BEATIFICATION OF BLESSED MICHAEL MCGIVNEY BE IT RESOLVED, that we celebrate the beatification of our founder, the Blessed Michael McGivney., and continue to pray for a final miracle that will lead to his canonization and elevate him to full sainthood. SUBMITTED BY SASKATCHEWAN STATE BOARD

72 RESOLUTION #12-APPRECIATION TO BISHOP ALBERT THEVENOT BE IT RESOLVED, that the Saskatchewan State Council Knights of Columbus show our appreciation and gratitude to Bishop Albert Thevenot, Bishop of the Diocese of Prince Albert and Former State Chaplain, for his thirteen years of service as Bishop of the Diocese of Prince Albert. We wish him a happy retirement and may Almighty God grant him good health for many years. SUBMITTED BY SASKATCHEWAN STATE BOARD

RESOLUTION #13-WELCOME AND SUPPORT TO BISHOP ELECT STEPHEN HERO BE IT RESOLVED, that we offer our welcome and support to Bishop Elect Stephen Hero as the newly appointed Bishop of the Diocese of Prince Albert, and may Almighty God grant him good health, wisdom and guidance. SUBMITTED BY SASKATCHEWAN STATE BOARD

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DISTRICT DEPUTY REPORTS & CLUSTER LEADER REPORT’S

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District 1 Report Gerry Seidle

There is no doubt that the '20-'21 Columbian year has been a challenging one. All councils are doing their best to maintain their focus on assisting their parish communities' needs and the needs of their council members. To the extent possible, they have maintained fraternity, while following responsible safety measures required by provincial health regulations.

Council #15955, Campion College Council with GK Ben Breit, the youngest council in District 1, found a way to gather safely to prepare several 3-course meals to be frozen and kept for two young expectant knight couples, waiting for the births of their newest family members. Earlier, the council organized a fund-raising event, the proceeds of which went to The Vocations Endowment Fund. The result contributed to their achievement of over 1268% of their council's target for the fund. (This was a major “gala” type event with live band and door prizes with over 200 guests in attendance). I'm sure that the amount raised stands as the highest contribution for any council in the province. Great work, brother knights!

Council #10313 with GK Gareth Jones, in his 5th year, has managed meetings regularly with a hybrid approach to in-person and virtual meetings. Main events this year included Light up for Christ, Salvation Army kettles, Coats for Kids, Food for Families and Vocations Endowment. At whatever gatherings were possible, Into The Breach videos were shared with participating brother knights. The knights of this council look forward to resuming regular fund-raising activities and fraternal activities when the covid-19 pandemic is curtailed and vaccinations are completed. Hopefully, in-person participation at the parish level is not far away.

As Jean Duperreault, GK for Council #4280 reports, this Columbian year has permitted only a limited number of activities. Even so, scholarships, Coats for Kids, a virtual Advent retreat, a large donation to Burundi students and equipment upgrades to the local parish were among the contributions to their church community and local community at large. A substantial donation was made to the Campion College chapel renovation fund as well. Regular meetings were held with reduced attendance to conduct necessary “council business”. Good luck, brother Jean, in your continued contribution to your council and the Knights of Columbus in general.

“This was a quiet year for the Knights of Columbus” of Council #1247, as GK Brad Breit stated. They still, however, accomplished a fair bit, considering the challenges. While it was still possible, these knights portered patients to mass at the Wascana Rehab Centre, assisted in the Salvation Army kettles drive and managed to squeeze in a few rounds of golf, a favourite and safe sport for their fulfillment of fraternity. Even without the usual fundraising activities, contributions were made to Camp Monahan, Pro Life, Catholic Family Services and to local Catholic high schools and Campion College in the form of scholarships.

It has been a pleasure working with the four councils in District #1. The Grand Knights and other officers with whom I have been able to interact, have been very understanding and have done their best to fulfill their duties to serve their parishes and communities while finding some time to personally and interactively communicate essential information. I wish all councils the best of luck in the next Columbian year. Hopefully, the challenges will be more like the ones we have been dealing with in the past, unlike many of the ones we had to deal with in the last Columbian year.

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District 3

Jim Langen

Although the effects of COVID-19 have proven to be challenging to the councils of Division Three, I am impressed with the ability of our Brother Knights to adapt and continue to provide service to our parishes and the greater community. Untapped human resources have emerged allowing virtual meetings to be held. Partnerships with non-government agencies, schools and parish councils have allowed programs to continue. When this virus finally leaves us, we should be in a good position to expand our activities with the strength of increased participation.

St. Peter’s #11307 are into the tenth year of collecting and distributing clothes for those in need. Knights in need of assistance due to the destructive forces of nature were supplied with financial support as part of the “Leave No Neighbour Behind” (LNNB) program. Brother Knights in this council show their commitment to Mary by leading the Rosary before Mass in October, May and during Lent. The Council participated in the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle campaign volunteering additional time when people were needed on short notice.

St. John Paul II #17190 have increased their membership by four in the past year. They formed the St. John Paul II Crisis Management Team with the to goal to support community members in need of groceries, medication, and other basic necessities because of COVID-19. Their efforts were rewarded with grants totalling $46 000 from various non-governmental agencies. More than 300 applicants were given support. They plan to register as a non-profit corporation in order to continue their work in the years to come. The Knights of this Council have mobilized the parish community to donate the proceeds their recyclable items to the Church Account. The spiritual life of the Council remains active through online Rosary, Parish Retreat and virtual Christmas programs.

Holy Family #10797 have been actively recruiting new members with many contacts expressing interest in joining the Council. COVID-19 prevented the Council from hosting their annual fund- raising gala. Undeterred, the Council partnered with the Catholic Women’s League to offer a St. Valentine’s Dinner using sidewalk pick-up. They received orders for 360 meals with the proceeds donated to the Church. With the support of Church and School staff members over 1000 entries were made to the Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest from four schools in the Parish. This Council demonstrates their support for youth activities by participating in the Coats for Kids program, sponsoring high school scholarships and awards at Riffel Collegiate and through financial support of Camp Monahan.

Holy Trinity #10401 plays an active role in the operation of their Parish. Brother Knights are members of the Parish Council and are part of Music Ministry team at Sunday Mass. They provide rosaries to students completing the Sacramental Preparation program for Communion and Reconciliation. Council supports the Pro-Life causes through participation in the March for Life and donating funds from the Charity Appeal as well as Council funds. They participate in the

76 LNNB program by sponsoring a clothing drive for new men’s clothing. Donations are distributed through the Marian Centre. They also supply muffins to meets the nutritional needs of clients at the Marian Centre. In remembrance of deceased Brother Knights, Council purchases a wheelchair for use by the Wheelchair Foundation.

Fr. Charles Gibney #9278 places great importance on Pro-Life activities by maintaining membership in Sask. Pro-Life Assoc. They also make financial donations to Birthright Regina. They support the youth of the parish by sponsoring the Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest in two elementary schools and through the sale of shamrocks for Camp Monahan. They too supported the Salvation Army by manning the Christmas Kettles. Members also take an active role in the life of the parish by volunteering time on various committees and support the K of C Vocations Endowment.

Blessings,

Jim Langen District Deputy, District 3

District 5

Robert Chapple

I want to thank all the members in my District for their dedication and commitment over the past difficult year. I want to express my gratitude to the members of the Officers of each of these councils. This is my 5th year as a District Deputy and my 1st year in the new reorganized District 5 in Regina and I look forward to the year ahead to work to improve our involvement to our parishes and community.

Holy Rosary Cathedral Council #4704 (GK: Tyler Wolfe)

This past year has been a different year for all of us and we have been able to help out to the best of our abilities during this time. We are fortunate for the great support we get from all of our parishioners here at Holy Rosary. We also are well aware that they cannot wait for our breakfasts to return so we all can enjoy those amazing sausages.

We were able to donate “Coats for Kids” to Holy Rosary School in the fall to help some boys and girls stay warm in the much colder weather. We also put up our annual display to “Keep Christ in Christmas” and also provide more strings of lights for our wonderful Cathedral. In closing, I would like to thank Father Danilo Rafael for all of his support and guidance to our Council. Through my years of involvement with the Knights of Columbus I can proudly speak of the rewards both personally and spiritually that the organization has provided me. Thank you to the members of our Council that continue to serve with dedication and passion in our Parish Community and our city overall.

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FAMILY FAITH FOOD FOR FAMILIES DOMESTIC CHURCH KIOSK KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS SACREMENTAL GIFTS FAMILY OF THE MONTH/YEAR ROSARY PROGRAM FAMILY FULLY ALIVE RSVP VOCATIONS INTO THE BREACH

COMMUNITY LIFE COATS FOR KIDS MARCH FOR LIFE LEAVE NO NEIGHBOURBEHIND SPECIAL OLYMPICS SOCCER (KIT ORDERED/ SCHOOL POSTERS) SILVER ROSE FREE THROW (KIT ORDERED) ESSAY CONTEST

Father Burns Council #5949 (GK: Wayne Gabriel)

In October a number of members attended the Pro-Life "Life Chain" along Albert St.

We were not able to do all we had hoped but did manage to accomplish a few things. Early in the winter season we ran the "coats for kids" program. The council along with the support of St. Cecilia parish and it's parishioners were able to collect numerous winter garments. We also purchased 24 new coats, 12 girls coats and 12 boys coats. The donated clothing was then sorted and distributed to schools and community centers in the Rosemont and North Central areas. In early December council members volunteered to man the Christmas kettles for the Salvation Army at the North Walmart.

Also in December our council sponsored the "keep Christ in Christmas" poster contest. We had 10 entries from St. Francis School in two age categories, each of the winning entrants received a certificate and a gift card for $25 to Walmart and their posters moved on to the next level of competition.

Santo Nino Council #124159 (GK: Reuben Mercado)

Year 2020 is challenging; the pandemic restricted the Council on its in person meetings and activities.

The past year Santo Nino Council:  Had 2 in person Council meetings.  Held 10 Executive meetings.  Provided Liturgical services to Blessed Sacrament Parish (Proclaimers) on 4th Sundays of the month.  Participated in the Salvation Army Kettle Drive.  Set-up the Nativity Creche at Blessed Sacrament Church.  Council also provided the Archbishop with housewarming present, (December)  Council is continuously negotiating with State with regard to its arrears and membership management. Series of meetings are on progress and Council is hopeful for a productive and positive outcome for both parties.

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District 7 Report Gerald Hoffart

With the visits to each of the councils in the fall of 2020, I find that the 5 Councils in District # 7 to be healthy with the membership active in their respective parishes. They are trying very hard to grow their membership and have a presence in their parishes. The COVAC-19 is having some effects on the District and Councils, as with everything and finding different ways to connect. I have started my spring visits in whichever way I can best do. I have visited Dysart in person with social distancing. They had 2 new applications they approved that evening.

I am trying to book other visits either in person or online. My spring message is about council retention and follows along the same line as Br. Dan Devers with regard to contacting your nonparticipating members to stir an interest in keeping your council alive before going the merger route or disbanding the council.

Balgonie # 10239 have been working hard in the parishes. They have had Zoom meetings and in October I was able to visit. They were social distancing and trying to keep their presence in the parishes

Indian Head # 12943 are doing events in their parish trying to maintain membership as well as some growth. They did have 2 new members who joined virtually at their meeting.

Fort Qu’Appelle # 10029 - They are following up with some gentlemen who have shown interest in joining the council. The council helps the Qu’Appelle House of Prayer. They have had 1 online member move to their council. While I attended their Memorial Service followed by installation of Officers and a short meeting in November there was some talk about exploring the possibility of joining with another council to stay viable.

Dysart # 5557 has not been successful in bringing in a new member to date but are working very hard at recruiting. They have some amazing local projects and have brought home some awards.

God Bless Gerald Hoffart District Deputy District # 7

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Wayne Exner

We started the year by installation of officers in Melville 5201, Yorkton 5182, and Yorkton 2031 with my split District Wardens of Rejean Houle and Dave Spelay. These were all conducted sans robes as it looks will be the norm into the future. The council Chaplin’s also helped with the installations.

When I had a chance, I attended various council meetings along with the district warden Rejean. We attended as many meetings as I could attend because most of the meetings are held on Monday nights in district 11. I still curl and Yorkton has family curling on Monday nights since forever. District 21 no longer conducts meetings. More on that later.

For information of this report the active councils in these two districts are 2031, 5182, 5201 and 5320. The only two councils who do not report as per my records are Grayson 5965 and Rama 9713. Even the other inactive councils have sent reports to me. So, there is hope.

I have sent out an inspirational note or a reminder to all councils from whom I have reciprocal correspondence monthly. They are well received with comments. The bills for supreme have been paid from the seven councils who are still trying to remain significant. When possible, I have had other correspondence from members of all councils. Even if I had to travel and have a meeting with coffee.

I have been in contact with the district 21 councils following the mid-term meeting. We were going to get together along with our State Deputy to see if there is common ground on which the knights in these areas can still be significant. We will address this issue hopefully before the end of this fraternal year. We need to resolve this for the members.

The active councils in district 11 have had many successful events planned and held. In district 11 one positive note is that Melville has installed a new grand knight who has not been recycled many times. This is a big boost for this council and district and state. Welcome and thank you Robin. PS their meetings are fun also.

The two districts had worked together two years ago and hosted the first State Convention held in Yorkton in this century. It was well attended; volunteers were plentiful, and fraternity was the biggest reward. Yorkton 2031 hosted the Organizational Meeting in July and celebrated their 100th anniversary on July 13, 2019. Also, in district 11 Yorkton 5182 hosted a very successful major degree on November 17, 2019.

With these two districts there will be nothing but growth in the future. Once we have found a solution to District 21, we will go forward and support what our knights from these councils wish.

Your humble servant, Wayne Exner - District Deputy for districts 11 and 21

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District 12

Tony Dakiniewich

I would like to thank State Deputy Joseph Riffel for giving me the honor to serve the K of C members in District 12 as his representative this Columbian Year. This year has been a very trying year because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the restrictions, and the regulations due to the pandemic.

The total membership in District 12 is 178 members, consisting of 5 Councils:

Council #5970 – Foam Lake 27 members – GK Nevin Halyk. Council #6594 – Kelvington-Rose Valley 63 members – GK Mitchell Staszczak. Council #7436 – Wynyard 35 members – GK William Lalach. Council #8239 – Wadena 19 members – No elected Officers. Council #8338 – Lestock-Wishart 34 members – GK Anthony Dakiniewich.

Programs the Councils are involved in are:

Faith Activities: Into the Breach, Rosaries before Masses, Rosary Rally in October, Memorial Mass for deceased Brother Knights, Build the Domestic Church Kiosk and Sacramental Gifts.

Family Activities: Family of the Month, Keep Christ in Christmas, Consecration to the Holy Family, Family Prayers and Food Bank.

Community Activities: Disaster relief for Family who loss home due to fire, Helping hands, Coats for Kids, Youth group donations and Scholarships.

Life Activities: Special Olympic donations, Pro-Life donations and Masses, Special Needs Masses, Prayer for Reverence for Life recited at Masses and 9 Day Novena for Life.

I would like to thank all The Brother Knights in District 12 for all the Prayers and Masses they offer and all the work they do in their parishes and communities at this time of hardship and stress as we deal with the Covid-19 crisis. We pray for the health of everyone in the World during this pandemic as we wait for being vaccinated. Stay Safe.

VIVAT JESUS! Tony Dakiniewich

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District 14

Ron Koenig

Wilkie Council #3575(St. Joseph’s Council) under the leadership of Grand Knight Timothy Nestman. There was the contribution to Special Olympics. A Couple of virtual meetings were Held. Leading at Church services is ongoing. They are financially supporting programs in the Church.

Unity Coucil#5707 under the leadership of Jeff Krupka. Fund raisers were: Sink the car raffle, mental health calendars, community calendar, Charity Appeal ticket sales. Providing assistance at mass: leading the rosary, singing in the choir and lead stations of the cross. Treated the local Fire Department to a Supper. Santa Maria Float was put on display in their local parade. Delivered meals on wheels for one month. Members participated in the Life Chain along highway 21. Supported the local Special Olympics Organization and did the Basketball Free throw. Members contributed to the Vocation Endowment Programs.

Macklin # 5474 under the leadership of Jeff Stang. They participated in the Vocation Endowment Program. Very involved in maintenance of the Parish. They have made contribution to Special Olympics. Low attendance at their meetings. Held meetings under covid regulations.

Luseland #6684 under the leadership of Rodney Meyer. This is a council that also has members from the church in Kerrobert. Both communities participated in the Vocation Endowment Programs. They are supporting the local community. Fund raisers were a Hockey Pool. They have made contribution to Special Olympics. Have held meetings under the covid regulations.

Landis Council #5549(Mount Carmel) under the leadership of Leo Schwebius. Contributions were also made to special Olympics, Scholarships and the wheelchair Program. Leading in prayer at church and assisting during mass are ongoing involvement with their church. They have not held any meetings this year.

Denzil #3920 under the leadership of Dave Witzaney. A council that is involved in their church Community Calendar was a fund project, and members are on all the community comities and involved in events ongoing in the community. Members were active in the Vocation Endowment Programs. Very active for a small community. No meetings were held.

Biggar Council #6169(Msgr. Tombu) Under the leadership of Manfred Baum. They donated to Special Olympics. Donating to their church and doing maintenance on their church was a priority. They are involved in assisting at mass any way they can and assisting with setting up children’s liturgy. A very successful Charity Appeal even was a major undertaking for the Council. Meetings were held regularly with covid rules in place.

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District 25

Adrien Piche

I would like to thank our Worth State Deputy Joseph Riffel for asking me to serve the order as his representative in District # 25. There are three councils which are situated in the country and three councils within the city proper. This year we have four district deputies which has been a real blessing allowing us to work within our own district. I want to especially thank Frank Brown (DD # 28), Ronald Denis (DD # 27) and Dale Meier (DD # 26) for helping me and sharing their insights in the many activities which we are all part of. Marte Nogot was our Cluster leader this year and thank you to him for his vision concerning the districts which he oversees. District # 25 is comprised of 6 Councils:

4938 – Sheptysky Council 5384 – Davidson Council 7497 - Prud’-homme Council 8905 – Holy Spirit Council 10587 – St. Augustine Council 12740 -Outlook Council

Council # 4938 – Grand Knight Dennis Salewich; Financial Secretary Lorne Thoms, they have a total membership of 67 brother knights.

This council is strong and committed to their church, our Ukrainian council within our district. They have many worthwhile programs which they have implemented as a council within the community and elsewhere. They are vibrant and enthusiastic in their approach to helping others and have raised significant funds while doing so. I am impressed with their dedication and zeal within the district and worthy of praise by myself and others in the community.

Council # 5384 – Grand Knight James Hanson; Financial Secretary Lyle Kowalski, they have a total membership of 35 brother knights.

This is one of my councils in the country, one hour from Saskatoon. Like many councils in the country their expectation and zeal are concentrated mostly within their community and the local church. They strive to bring a presence and a commitment as brothers to elevate the degree of participation where they are most needed.

Council # 7497 – Grand Knight Marcel Hounjet; Financial Secretary Bernard Gaureau, they have a total membership of 46 brother knights.

Most of their members work in Saskatoon or the surrounding area so it made more sense for them to be with us. The council is rural, therefore attached to the church community, serving in both Vonda and Prud’-homme. They alternate their meetings between the two communities to try and be accommodating.

Council # 8905 – Grand Knight James Nestmann; Financial Secretary Robert Young, they have a total membership of 258 brother knights.

This council is the largest council in my district serving Holy Spirit church in Saskatoon. They have a strong Grand knight and a very capable Financial secretary assisting the council. Their recruitment efforts over the years and the programs which are in place serve this council very well, they also have many brothers committed to their success and very faithful to the council. Strong

83 mentorship has been their strength and because of that they have brought new ideas and adapted very well within the council as new leaders over the years brought their gifts forward.

Council # 10587 – Grand Knight Mark Phillips; Financial Secretary Ric Devon, they have a total membership of 86 brother knights.

Many brothers in this council have served in leadership in some form or another over the years bringing great strength and wisdom in performing their task with the utmost dignity. Our State Deputy Joseph Riffel is a member of this council. It is a pleasure for me to be part of their brotherhood as a district deputy and congratulate them as a council.

Council # 12740 – Grand Knight Leo Tomasiewicz; Financial Secretary Daryl Turley, they have a total membership of 22 brother knights.

This council is the smallest of my council only one hour out of Saskatoon. They share the same pastor with Davidson council, and I love their church, it is very elegant and spacious. Like many country council, life is rich out there yet council activities involve only a few member trying to care the load. The sense of community is real, and they also understand the value of true friendship within the community.

In closing I want to thank all my brother knights for allowing me in their presence and within their councils this year. I want to thank my Warden, Andy Praksas (council 13129). This year was quite different because of COVID – 19 and all the restriction put in place. Councils have struggled in membership, in regular attendance both physical and virtual yet here we are still alive and kicking still trying to serve the Lord Jesus and our Parishes. To all the leadership in District 25, council officers and members of all my councils, thank you for being who you are and please continue serving the Church and the Order.

Vivat Jesus! District Deputy # 25, Adrien Piche

District 26

Dale Meier

My Brother Knights,

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Worthy State Deputy Joe Riffel for the opportunity to serve as District Deputy 26 for the 2020-21 Columbian Year. I want to thank the councils for giving me their support to be their district deputy.

Grand Knights for district 26 for this Columbian year include: Ray Shammas – 2695; James McDonald – 8215; Ken Martin – 9539; Arnel Mendoza – 11429; Greg Wurzer – 11888. Thank you, Grand Knights and Councils, in district 26 for all the good works your councils are doing in assisting your parish priests and parishes and the community at large.

This last year has seen the pandemic reek its havoc all over the world. The Spirit moves in mysterious ways and brings All of us closer to God especially during these trying times. If

84 anything, we are able to use technology to bring the glory of God closer to us and let us experience our faith by praying and attending masses with others all over this world. God is good – all of the time; All of the time – God is good.

Our Saskatoon cluster moved to hosting the new ceremonial of “Charity, Unity, Fraternity” virtually the last Monday of the month using the State taped ceremonial version. This is a great way to bring in new members during these times of restrictions. Thank you to all of the councils who were able to bring in new members.

So many of our activities were cancelled this year. However, council 8215 was able to conduct a “Leave No Neighbor Behind / Keep Christ in Christmas” project. The council did a phoning tree of all its members and widows of members to see how they were doing and at the same time be able to update the council’s data base. Not only did the council call their members – they also hand delivered a Christmas card and a Keep Christ in Christmas magnet and information on the council and the parish to the members. It was a personal touch and it let members and widows know that Knights care. The council was doing a follow up for Easter. Thank you, council, 8215 for doing this.

The Men’s’ Spiritual Enrichment morning was also held again this year. It was virtual but it turned out great. Thank you to council 8215 for spearheading this project.

Council 11429 launched its “Defending the Faith” lecture series with guest speakers Fr. Stefano Penna and Fr. Gerard Cooper. They had a limited in-person audience with covid restrictions and live streamed the talks. One more talk will be coming up in May. Many thanks to council 11429 for this initiative.

Like so many things – our cluster district meetings moved to on-line. And our Supreme Canadian Regional Training officers provided on-line training sessions which were both educational and an ability to have fraternity with Brother Knights from across Canada. And Supreme continued to provide webinars. Time was not being lost. I encouraged all councils to get their council’s reports in to State for the different categories. This is how awards are presented and recognition is given where it is due.

Councils in district 26 were very diligent in submitting Supreme forms. Thank you.

I want to thank my Brother DDs in Saskatoon for all of their work and support they have provided this past Columbian year and I look forward to working with them next Columbian year.

Vivat Jesus. Dale Meier / DD 26

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District 27

Ron Denis

Welcome to everyone, to our new and different format of the Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus. a special welcome to our State Officers and our Special Clergy. Great to have you all here with us, today.

District 27 consists of 6 councils: Saskatoon #8279 – Msgr. Robinson Council Grand Knight Andrew Loken Saskatoon #8301 – Sts-Martyrs Canadiens Council Grand Knight Claude Mercier Saskatoon #8638 – St. Anne’s Council Grand Knight Jesse Greenwald Saskatoon #9538 – Mother of Perpetual Help Grand Knight Emile Schroell Martensville #9690 – Immaculate Heart of Mary Council Grand Knight David Arnold Saskatoon #12156 – St. Peter the Apostle – Grand Knight Ian Mercer

I would like to thank our WSD Joe Riffel for giving me the opportunity to serve as district deputy in district 27. These guys in each council are a great bunch of guys going through tough times and learning as we go along. With the support of the parish priest in each council, the team effort is seeking to “Breathe New Life” into each council. It is so important to be able to work with the pastor of the parish that helps that new life that I was talking about.

St. Patrick Parish #8279 Some of the members here have held important positions with the Knights which contributes towards their success. Hoping for recruitment efforts on their part would greatly enhance this council and will allow those who join to benefit from the experience of this great council.

Sts-Martyrs Canadiens #8301 This is the only French speaking council in Saskatoon and this council is keeping me on my toes with my French. And I do need all the practice that I can get from these guys. They have a very capable Grand Knight who has ambition and drive combined with an executive fully behind him determined to advance the cause of the Knights within their culture. They also have a good parish priest, Aumonier l’abbe Jean Baptiste, who helps guide them on the right path. He is a good brother to have in this council. They have all the reports to-date and are a thriving council.

St. Anne’s #8638 This council is active with parish life and fundraising from several activities in the Church. This council has potential for star council and will achieve it with a small incentive on their part. Fr. Matthew Ramsay is not shy in asking his Brother Knights for help when he needs it. And these guys are more than happy to help him out. They have all the reports to-date and are a thriving council.

St. Mary’s #9538 This council has a new Grand Knight that is learning the ropes. Brother Emile bravely took the reins with Brother Don Brophy as the new Financial Secretary. They are both learning quickly and have this council focusing on the future and will survive this pandemic.

Martensville #9690 In the rural areas it is tough at times especially during this pandemic, to remain positive in the membership department. They have an active parish priest, Fr. Peter Ebidero, that always thanks his Brother Knights for all the cooperation and the help they constantly

86 give him. The best way to attract new members is to lead by example and to remain positive in councils and community. And these guys are a perfect example.

St. Peter the Apostle #9690 Has come a long way. With Brother Ian Mercer at the helm of this council, accompanied by his Treasurer, Myron Sirman and Financial Secretary Santiago (Samy) Figurasin, and all the other great Brother Knights, this council is starting to ROCK! What a Great example these Brother Knights exemplify when they get together with Fr. Clement to help keep them all in-line. I love these Brother Knights.

Grand Knights, thank you for all your dedication and devotional prayers and for being great leaders and serving your neighbors and “Leaving No Neighbor Behind.”

District 28 Report

Frank W. Brown

I am honoured to serve as the District Deputy of District 28. Thanks to Joe Riffel our State Deputy for his support and that of his fellow State Board Members. It has been a challenge this year due Covid-19, we have had to adapt.

The team of DD’s in Saskatoon: Adrien Piche DD25, Dale Meier DD26, and Ron Denis DD27 is what makes it special, thank you for your help, guidance, and friendship.

The Councils of District 28 are: 1517 Saskatoon Ed Frank GK 5104 Saskatoon John Bohnke GK 10580 Saskatoon inactive 11775 Saskatoon Dwayne Sabulsky GK 11936 Saskatoon Ken Jacobi GK 13129 Saskatoon Darryl Adamko GK

This year the theme has been Leave No Neighbour Behind as well as contact with our Parish Priests to help them meet the needs of their parishes.

The councils have been active in their own unique ways during the pandemic with most stressing Faith and using a variety of means to keep in touch with their Brother Knights.

This year there has been an emphasis on training, and we are fortunate to have Shawn Veters and Ryan DeHaan coordinating training in Western Canada along with the webinars from Supreme Council.

We are very fortunate to have dedicated chaplains who are involved in their councils. Thanks to these dedicated priests our councils are well on their way with the Faith-In-Action Program.

Thankyou to the dedicated officers and council members that make my role easier and fulfilling.

Vivat Jesus Frank W. Brown

87 Cluster Report Moose Jaw South Central - Southwest Larry Packet

It has been a trying year for all of us during this pandemic. This will become part of our history and how we survived the times we are lived through.

The focus in this cluster was the means of survival and staying focused on health and staying safe while trying to initiate growth.

The rural settings of our province have its limitations to newcomers unlike the busy attractive cities. There are still men in our parish communities everywhere that have not joined our ranks as Knights, and we must remain open and inviting to share our great order with them all.

As cluster leader I want to thank you all for your dedication, commitment, and vision you put forth to better the lives in your parishes, communities and the less fortunate. It has been trying times for everyone, travel is limited, gatherings are small groups, and it seems isolation is taking its toll on all of us.

Until we can meet again, handshake, embrace and have a good fraternal night - stay safe - stay healthy - stay happy, we will be more dedicated, we will strengthen our faith, future will look brighter, we will appreciate one another more. Enjoy the convention.

God bless Larry

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89 State General Program Director’s Report Eugene Achtemichuk

My Brother Knights,

I would like to thank our Worthy State Deputy, Joe Riffel, for the opportunity to serve you as the State General Program Director for the 2020-2021 Fraternal Year. Thank you to all the State Program Directors and State Chairmen who stepped forward to help serve our Worthy State Deputy and the State Council. For the good work you have put into promoting the Faith in Action and Leave No Neighbor Behind programs throughout Saskatchewan. Your time in attending meetings, whether virtual or face-to- face, and taking action as required. I appreciate and thank you for your efforts and for your service.

2020-2021 was an extraordinary and challenging time for all our councils and members. The Covid-19 pandemic has certainly impacted how we plan and complete programs. The Supreme program – Leave No Neighbor Behind (LNNB) – continues to be the ideal program councils can support during this time. There are 5 fundamental parts of the program. 1). Show support to our Brother Knights. 2). Support your Parish. 3). Support your community. 4). Feed the hungry. 5). Participate in blood-drives. Councils should continue promoting Supremes’ Faith in Action (FIA) programs. Continue working with your Parish Priests. Ask him “How can we help you?” Engage with him. Talk to him about FIA and LNNB programs. Be in service to him and the parish. Our mission is putting our Faith into Action. Let us continue Building the Domestic Church.

Thank you to the many councils for the great work you have done based on FIA and LNNB programs providing help in your Church and Community. Please get involved in your local council’s programs if you aren’t already. If your council isn’t active because of the pandemic, all FIA programs can now be done virtually. We need to be creative during this pandemic. Continue to think and work outside the box. Continue to keep the vision of Blessed Michael McGivney alive by promoting the ideals of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. It has been said many times - Good Programs - Drive Membership. Good Programs – Retain Membership. Good Programs - Grow Councils.

Thank you to all the councils who took the time to submit Form #10784 - Fraternal Programs Report Form. Supreme has revised Form #10784 and now it is the only (1) form councils need to use to report their programs. I encourage all councils to continue with their submissions and remaining councils to start reporting your council fraternal programs now. The reports help serve as a tool to councils in preparing and submitting the Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity Form (#1728).

Brothers, it has been an honour working with you this year as your State General Program Director. To see all the great work going on across Saskatchewan. A group of Brother Knights, group of committed men serving our Bishops and Priests, our Churches, our communities, and our families. Thank you for your participation and cooperation. Keep up the great work!

VIVAT JESUS! Eugene Achtemichuk State General Program Director 90

Membership Director’s Report

Dan Devers

Brother Knights:

It has been over a year now that we are in this pandemic situation, and we have a bit of a journey yet till this is over. We want you all to stay positive and energetic as we begin to see our way back to meeting face to face and our full Churches once again.

I would like to have a look at the positive things that Brother Knights and Councils have done and accomplished during this time of COVID. Remember, our founder Blessed Michael McGivney formed the Knights and grew the membership during a pandemic and he did not have the many ways of communication that we have today such as the internet, email or even the telephone and the Knights of Columbus grew to what we are today, because of his encouragement and drive.

Many Councils and members have been very active within their jurisdictions and they have reached some very good results with recruiting, their programs and their Community service. I will speak just a bit about some of these.

The suggestion to contact the Parish Priest and use the Parish directory to make a list of Brother Knights, fellow parishioners and even people in the community to call, in regards to the Leave No Neighbour Behind program, seemed to work very well. Phone calls were made in a friendly manner to check in and see if there was anything that The Knights could do for them and if there was anything, they needed such as groceries or work around the home. This was very well received by the Community seeing for the first time the work that the Knights do and who we are. Calling ahead and making them aware of who we are and what we stand for was appreciated by many of the elderly. This worked for gaining new members as well.

Many food drives were done, not just originating for drop-offs by the people going to Church, but by co-ordinating drop-off spots for people to drop off their food items at a pre-set location and gathered in by someone following the health protocols designated by the HA.

Items were collected such as Coats for Kids, disposable diapers and nursery items for the many other Charitable organizations were collected and dropped off. All of this was done by members of the Knights proudly wearing clothing to identify them as Knights of Columbus. Visibility is very important as we should be recognized for what we do best which is our Charitable works. We have to remember Brother Knights that “You are Your Programs” and that is why we have to be very diverse with ourselves so that we can do a program that touches not just ourselves, but everyone. The programs that we do are very much our recruiting tools and we should advertise and promote these programs to the Community and Parish. All our successes of these programs, our awards for Supreme and State should be displayed and advertised for everyone to see and appreciate. Many of us put them into the display case for the Council to see and not the people that we want to reach out to. We should be proud of what we do and use social media, the Church bulletin, Church and Archdiocese websites and any other way to get our messages out.

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Using the old fashion phone is still the best way to contact people, those that are Knights and those that are not yet Knights. Phoning our members regularly is critical to their continued support within our Councils. Every member of our Council is a needed part of our success and everyone has something to offer. Every member of the Knights is a valued commodity and we should work very hard to attain their confidence and retain their support.

I would like to encourage all Councils and brother Knights to keep the membership on their minds. Use the MCGIVNEY2020 code for a one-year free membership from the date of sign up till June 30, 2021.

I would like to challenge all Councils to recruit at least 2 members before the end of the year. Saskatchewan Councils have never let our membership down and I am sure that we can and will reach this goal. Let’s make a pact to get this done.

Everything that we do is an opportunity for membership. We do so many programs Brothers, let’s use these opportunities to grow the order and keep our membership active.

I would like to mention that the Membership team is looking for some help from around the province to join the membership team. These members will be closer to Councils that need help and can offer their ideas and experience in a more timely manner.

We should thank our Supreme Brothers, RGD Ryan and RTD Shawn for all the training sessions they offered and had for us. All the webcasts were very well done and we gained much knowledge from these Brother Knights.

Please check the website's KofC.org as well as the KofCsask.com often for all the important forms and notices that you may need and use for more information. Stay up to date with possible daily additions.

Thank all of you for all that you do for the Knights of Columbus.

Vivat Jesus Dan W Devers SMD

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Special Technique Option to Recruit until June 30th, 2021.

Worthy Officers and Brother Knights,

We are at the doorstep of a first full year of Covid-19, where we have seen councils having difficulty having their meetings, hosting degrees for new members or even able to organize a program to include the members and their families in their communities.

During the same period, we have seen many of our Brother Knights withdraw from the Order, get sick, tired, moved away, joined a loved one as they were sick or died! All these reasons are sad for our Knights of Columbus family, but it has happened. Unfortunately, most of our councils did not bring in a single member to their council.

How can we lose members from one hand and not replace them on the other and still think we are doing alright? Let’s turn the tide for the last 4 months of the Fraternal Year! Many have asked us about different tricks to help them recruit new members, and they have been fruitful. Now, we are sharing this with all of you.

Here are the items you need in your possession and the 4 easy steps to be successful: Pen or pencil, paper and your Cellular phone (or Address Book).

Steps:

1- Check in your cellular phone and find your contact list. a. identify between 5 and 10 contacts that you know are not Brother Knights. 2- Using your pen or pencil, write their names on the piece of paper with their telephone number. 3- Call them and ask them if they would be interested in joining the Knights of Columbus FREE of charge for one year? 4- Give them the link: www.kofc.org/joinus and with promo code MCGIVNEY2020, they will join FREE for one year from date of registration.

Brothers, due to the Beatification celebrations of our founder, Blessed Michael McGivney, Supreme has decided to continue the FREE online membership until June 30th, 2021 (original cost is $30/year).

Fr. McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus during a Pandemic… we are asking you to contact 10 friends so you can invite them to join the Knights. What a better time to ask every member in your council to do exactly this? We all need to recruit.

If you have any questions or comments, feel free to communicate with me or your local RGD and RTD.

Vivat Jesus,

93 Online Membership Report Abel de Sa

In the past year, many of the things that we are accustomed to had to change. With not be able to go to mass or out to meetings or even socializing with our family or friends, things are defiantly different. The Knights of Columbus are no different. We must change with the times. Luckily, some of the changes were made well before the pandemic hit us. The Online Membership program was set up as a tool to make it easier for a man to join us at his convenience. This is an easy way to recruit but if they don’t know about us, it can’t work. We must promote the program. All councils should be promoting the program in their community.

In these pandemic times, most Parishes have gone to online masses, bulletins, or advertisements. Ask your Chaplin if you can use these formats to get your message out to your fellow parishioners. Social media is a great way to get your community involved and informed. If you have not yet done so, set up a Council webpage, Facebook page, Twitter account, Instagram account and any others you can think of. Check out other Council's media pages and see what they are doing. If it is working for them, it will work for you.

When a gentleman joins online, his name and information are put on the “Prospects List” on the Supreme webpage at KOFC.org under member management. With the promo code “MCGIVNEY2020”, the member can sign up for a one-year free online membership (from date of joining). The offer is valid till June 30th. The Grand Knights and Financial Secretaries have access to that info. Once the member has joined online, he should be contacted to welcome him and get him converted to your Council and get them to take the online exemplification. There is an online exemplification held on the last Monday of every month sponsored by our local team. Once you have entered the date of when the reading of acceptance for this member has been done, he will become a member of your council and be removed from the online membership list. Once a member is transferred to his council; he will then pay dues to the council at a prorated amount. 50% for 6 months, 25% for 3 months and so on. Check the date he joined to determine this.

Online members have been assigned to the council that they showed interest in or the Parish that they are affiliated with. Their names have been sent to the Grand Knight or Financial secretary of the appropriate council so that they can be contacted. If you are not sure how to transfer the member into your council, follow the easy lesson on how to get them into your Council found in member management under the prospect tab. Please do so as soon as possible.

Some of those members wish not to transfer to a council. That’s okay. They are not ready. If that is the case, let me know and I will put them back into the “State Council #98058”.

All councils and DDs should be periodically reviewing the Prospect tab in their Supreme Member Management tabs to reach out to their online members to become Council active. Don’t wait for us to tell you. Please use all the information available to you at KofC.org ….RED TAB- FOR MEMBERS. Anything and everything you need is under this tab for your information and there are also some very good ideas as well.

If you need any help or advice, please don’t hesitate to contact me or the Membership director Dan Devers. We are here to help.

Vivat Jesus Abel de Sa, State Online Membership Chairman, [email protected] 306 717 3135

94 Knights of Columbus – Chevaliers de Colomb

SASKATCHEWAN STATE COUNCIL – CONSEIL d’ETAT

Chris Bencharski- Immediate Past State Deputy Box 217, Meadow Lake, Sask. S9X 1Y2 Email- [email protected] phone- 306-240-8872

th Retention Report—99 Saskatchewan State Convention By Chris Bencharski- IPSD/State Retention Chairman

Worthy State Deputy, Your Excellencies, Worthy State Chaplains, My Brother Knights,

Retention of Council members is an important aspect of a healthy and prosperous council. The retention of your council members is directly related to the retention of your council in the parish. If a council is faced with many yearly suspensions, it is a sign that the council is experiencing difficulty and it could be a matter of time before the entire council will be talking about folding. How does it come to this point?

To answer the situation, I will focus of 4 key questions? 1. Does member retention begin from the moment men join the Knights? 2. Do the council programs keep the members interested and motivated? 3. Does the council recognize members for their involvement and achievements? 4. Is there a sense of Fraternity among the members? If the answer to all 4 questions is no, the council is in trouble and is probably on life support or soon will be. If the answer is no to 2 of the questions, it is time to take action to improve the situation before things get any worse.

I will deal with each of the questions above with concrete ideas which work. However, the ideas need to be put into action by the officers of the council in order to make a difference which will not only benefit the members, but will also benefit the parishes and councils throughout Saskatchewan.

1. To keep members active and interested from the beginning, some ideas are listed below: -welcoming committee, fraternal benefits information, personal contact, carpooling to meetings, mentorship program, shining armor award, phoning committee, admission committee questionnaire, introduce the new members and their families to the knights council programs and presenting the new member with a baseball cap to identify him as a member of the group.

2. To keep members interested in programs, the following ideas can be used:

-yearly interest survey, interesting and relevant meetings, leadership development, free exchange of ideas, a functioning retention committee, lecturer’s program, a good communication plan including a council newsletter, programs of interest for all ages, encourage members to go for the Fourth Degree which has proven to be a higher level of commitment (not many fourth degree members need to be suspended and are more involved in the activities of the council), reaching out to members immediately if you notice them losing interest, and conducting a yearly project which will bring a proud identity to the knights in the parish and/or community.

95 3. Recognition of members is extremely important to continuously keep members involved in meetings and activities. Some ideas include:

-recognition certificates, birthday cards, get well cards, anniversary cards, names of volunteers in council newsletters, shining armor award, knights gear merchandise rewards, attendance draws, council golf shirts, recognition of honorary and honorary lifetime members, recognition of past Grand Knights and former DDs with miniature jewels and pins of office, commemorate special moments of members, recognize special achievement of members, and honor the members who are always there.

4. Fraternity, a sense of brotherhood among members and families of members remain with its catholicity, the defining characteristics of the order’s identity. Maintain a strong, caring, family and fraternal atmosphere among knights where all are felt welcome in the council. Conduct programs that build pride and camaraderie, help members facing hardships, and remember the sick and departed brothers. It is also important to conduct spiritual development programs that promote a true Catholic fraternity among the men in the parish.

As we continue this fraternal year, let us all continue to reach out to our members through the many excellent programs that are available through Supreme and State. Continue the “Leave No Neighbor Behind Programs” by assisting our members, our parish and our communities in any way we can even though we need to social distance and can’t do all the projects we did before the pandemic. We need to think outside the box and our comfort zones and do things differently through virtual means as well as in smaller gatherings. Supreme has waived all assessments to councils for this year and State has decreased the assessments to councils to assist because many councils are experiencing financial challenges due to inability to fundraise during the pandemic. Please be mindful of the hardships that some of your members may also be experiencing at this time. A phone call to see how they are doing, if not already made, is long overdue. Also, it has been mentioned in many of my previous messages that the energies of the retention committee members should be channeled into retaining the members rather spending our efforts to suspend them. My wife Pat and I thank you for all you do for the knights, we wish that you remain healthy until we get a good grip on the pandemic, and look forward to the time when we can physically meet with you again to exchange our fraternity and friendship as in the past.

Vivat Jesus,

Chris Bencharski- Immediate Past State Deputy

96

Round Table Report Al Dion

The Parish Round Table Program is an easy and effective way for the us to serve other parishes with a priest where a council is not present, and it is not feasible to have a council currently.

I would like to talk about what is expected from a Round Table, given that this position may be one person or a group of people at that parish or be a representative to that parish from a nearby sponsoring council. Here are a few action items:

Start with:

1. The Round Table Chair must be a member of the sponsoring council and appointed by the Grand Knight on a yearly basis. 2. The Round Table Chair should meet with the Parish Priest, Parish Pastoral Council and Finance Council to introduce the Round Table concept to the Parish.

Activities of a Round Table:

1. Bring our programs to the parish so that we can assist them with activities that they may not have available within their parish. 2. Bring the needs of the Parish Priest, Parish Pastoral Council or Finance Council to the sponsoring council for information and action if can be accommodated. 3. Provide opportunities to parish men to join the Knights of Columbus.

Benefits:

1. Meetings are limited to meeting with the Parish Priest. 2. All funding to be completed through the sponsoring council. 3. Introduction of Knights of Columbus programs and activities to Parishes.

Issue’s:

1. Each Round Table must be reported on each year by the following report:

a. The Annual Report of Knights of Columbus Round Table, #2630, is due by June 30 of each year for each Round Table. Include the numbers in the Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity (#1728). b. The Report of Round Table Coordinator (#2629) is to be submitted as soon as a Round Table is formed.

So please look around in your District or local area for those orphan Parishes who can be helped by our program. I am available to assist any council with the creation of a round table for these Parishes.

Al Dion, Round Table Chairman 306-747-330 [email protected] 97 Round Tables by Community 2020-21 Review

Church Round Table Council # 1 St. Jacque's , Albertville, SK ALBERTVILLE SK S0J 0A0 2 St. Felix, , SK ARCHERWILL SK S0K 2A0 3 St. Louis, Mossbank Yes 3360 Assiniboia, SK S0H-0B0 4 St. John the Baptist, Balcarres, SK Yes 10029 BALCARRES SK S0G 0C0 5 St. Andrews, Closed Closed Blaine Lake, SK

6 Mission St. Anne (Buchanan) Yes 5861 Buchanan, SK S0A-0J0 Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 7 Bushell Park Yes 9760 Bushell Park, SK 8 St. Joseph Yes 5861 CANORA SK S0A 0L0 9 St. Peter & Paul U.C. Yes 5861 CANORA SK S0A 0L0 10 Our lady of the lake Yes 10856 Chitek Lake, SK 11 St. Mary's CHURCHBRIDGE SK S0A 0M0 12 St. Joseph, Claybank Claybank, SK 13 St. Rose De Lima, Cochin Cochin, SK S0M-0L0 14 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Yes 5707 CUT KNIFE SK S0M 0N0 15 St. Jean Baptiste de la Salle Delmas, SK S0M-0P0 16 St. Jeanne D'Arc, Domremy Yes 6755 Domremy, SK s0k-1go St. George Romainian Orthodox 17 Church DYSART SK S0G 1H0 18 Christ the King Edam, SK S0M-0VO 19 St. Mary's, Fosston, SK Fosston,SK S0E-0V0 20 Holy Cross, Glaslyn GLASLYN SK S0M 0Y0 21 St. Joseph, Glentworth Glentworth, SK 22 St. Judas, Green Lake, SK Green Lake, SK 23 St. Solange Yes 2094 , SK S0J-1A0 24 Our Lady of Assumption HANDEL SK S0K 1Y0 25 St. Leon, Jackfish Jackfish, SK 26 St. Anthanasius, Perigord, SK Kelvington, SK S0A-1W0 27 St. Ann's, Kipling Kipling, SK S0G-2S0 28 St. Henry's, Leask Yes 9761 LEASK SK S0J 1M0 29 Sacred Heart, , SK Yes 10029 Lebret, SK 30 St. Paschal, Leipzig Leipzig, SK 31 St. Theresa, , SK Lintlaw, SK S0A-2H0 32 Sacred Heart LOON LAKE SK S0M 1L0 33 St. Peter, Lumsden Lumsden SK 34 St. Thomas, Makwa Makwa, SK 35 St. Albert, Mankota, SK 36 St. Joseph's, Marcelin Yes 9761 MARCELIN SK S0J 1R0 37 St. John the Evangelist Yes 1534 Marquis, SK S0H-2X0 38 St. Joseph's, , SK Yes Marsden, SK S0M-1P0 39 St. Charles, Marsden, SK Marsden, SK S0M-1P0 40 All Saints, Mayfair, SK Yes 2094 Mayfair, SK 20M-1S0 41 Notre Dame de Fatima , SK S0M1X0 St. Peter and Paul 42 Montmartre Montmartre,SK S0G-3M0 Notre Dames des Pauvres, 43 Mistawasis Yes 9761 MIstawasis, SK

98 Round Tables by Community 2020-21 Review

Church Round Table Council # Town All Saints Ukranian Church, North 44 Battleford, SK Yes 2094 North Battleford, SK S9A-3E4 45 Our Lady of Sorrows Paradise Hill, SK s0m2g0 46 St. Antoninus, Yes 5479 PIERCELAND SK S0M 2K0 47 St. Jerome, Regina Beach, SK Holy Rosary Shrine Church, 48 Reward, SK Reward, SK 49 St. Alphonse SK S0A 3L0 50 Christ the King Yes 1517 Saskatoon, S7K 6A9 51 Our Lady of Czestochowa Yes 1517 Saskatoon, SK S7K-2R8 52 St. Andrew's Saskatoon, SK S7K-8A6 53 St. Michaels Yes 1517 Saskatoon, SK S7L7K4

54 Our Lady of Smiles, Shell Lake SHELL LAKE SK S0J 2G0 55 St. Rita's Yes 6493 Southey, SKS0G-4P0 56 St. Elizabeth STOCKHOLM SK S0A 3Y0 57 St. Rita's, Strasbourg Strasbourg, SK 58 Notre Dame des Victoires Victorie, Sk 59 St. Theresa, Lintlaw, SK WADENA SK S0A 4J0 Our Lady of Smiles, Waterhen 60 Lake Waterhen, Lake 61 St. Agustine, Wilcox WILCOX SK S0G 5E0 Beaver Dale, Church of theAssumptIon B.V.M., 62 Tedburgh, SK r.m. 245 Willowbrook, SK S0A-4P0 63 St. Patrick's Young, SK S0K-4Y0 64 St. lucy's, Arborfield Yes 3177 Zenon Park, SK S0E-1W0

99

Cultural Diversity Report

Marte Clemente Nogot

Greetings Brother Knights,

“Within crisis are the seeds of opportunity.”

Catholic parishes across the province are affected and some are closed and most of the Catholics have been unable to physically take part in the celebration of the Mass. Simply put the coronavirus pandemic is fundamentally changing how we do being knights.

This pandemic has highlighted the importance of certain characteristic Christian practices. Pope Francis has exemplified the pastoral leadership we need as he invites us to a kind of “solidarity in place,” encouraging us to check in on friends and family by phone or internet, or to deliver groceries to those in need and some councils across the world did this program already.

Solidarity is the key word to show our mission to people. I think this pandemic offers us all the opportunity to exercise extra desired power.

The coronavirus pandemic has literally stopped us from our usual routine of close physical presence in the church and in the knights. Before the pandemic I traveled a lot doing church drives which I cannot do now. But as I said this pandemic crisis offered us the opportunity to lead and accompany our brother knights in more creative and, actually, more efficient ways. Use of social media and online participation today is a must and it is good to learn this, as this will become a part of our life, it is the “new normal” both personally and communally.

Councils must develop broader networks through social media and more use of online technology for individual and group meetings should continue even after all travel bans have ended. Look for any member with diverse knowledge about online technology as we need to reach every catholic man across the province.

For example, a Filipino, Chinese, Vietnamese, East Indian Catholics, Africans Catholics, and other immigrant Catholics members you have in your council. Each nationality has their Facebook group where they can share our mission and faith. Create your own council Facebook group and encourage members to join. Posting your visions and activities in social media will create a huge impact on the members and their families and friends.

Don’t do nothing.

There are many things in life that we simply cannot ignore, and it is the same when it comes to our leadership. We need to create momentum but remember momentum doesn't come from your environment, it comes, and it will start from you. Take leadership by casting a clear and compelling vision but it needs passion when it comes to winning souls and reaching people.

100 Meeting our brothers face-to-face and coming to know their reality will always be valued and necessary. This pandemic has called us to balance this value with our commitment to live. Our lack of travel has offered respite for our polluted atmosphere. So, we will continue seeing creative ways to have meetings that allow us to offer hope, compassion, challenge and support to our members and at the same time align with our choice to work against further climate change, even in the post-coronavirus era.

YES, we struggle but this will develop our strength that we need for tomorrow.

WE ARE KNIGHTS AND WE LIVE TO FIGHT. VIVAT JESUS!

Marte Clemente Nogot State Cultural Diversity Chairman Saskatchewan

Jonathan Rosas Clint Elimanco State Cultural Diversity Coordinator State Cultural Diversity Coordinator E: [email protected] E: [email protected] R: 306-516-0286 R: 306-880-5051

101

Ceremonials Report Denis Carignan, PSD

In January 2020, ceremonials underwent major changes. The former three separate degrees were combined into one exemplification. Hence forth it would be delivered in about 35 minutes and it was no longer reserved for members only. Wives, family members, along with anyone else who was interested were encouraged to witness the ceremonial. The plan, at that time, was to launch the new exemplification by:

• Holding an exemplification in conjunction with the Men’s Spiritual Enrichment weekend in Saskatoon. This exemplification would serve as a “model” to councils and/or districts in preparing their exemplification. • Members of the former degree teams would serve as mentors for councils as they prepared their teams. • The SCC would assist teams prepare and deliver their exemplifications. • A “Made in Saskatchewan video” was prepared in Saskatoon in August for councils wishing to do on-line exemplifications or to use as a model for their team. • Also available was the Supreme on-line video. Because of the pandemic and the restrictions, there have been very few in person exemplifications to date. However, as restrictions are being lifted, councils and districts are urged to prepare their exemplification teams. In person exemplifications, delivered by local members, in a professional manner, conducted with theatrical flair and passion will have a positive and lasting impact on the candidates and all those in attendance. I have outlined in my document: “EXEMPLIFICATION OF CHARITY, UNITY, AND FRATERNITY PROTOCOL”, all the information, guidelines, and resources needed to prepare and conduct an exemplification. This has been a very challenging year for everyone all over the World. Although we expect life to return to the way it was before the pandemic, it has left its mark on everyone, especially those who have suffered great losses.

Fraternally, Denis Carignan State Ceremonial Coordinator

102 EXEMPLIFICATION OF CHARITY, UNITY, AND FRATERNITY PROTOCOL

I. PREAMBLE Membership is the lifeblood of any organization. There is strength in numbers. To continue to do the good works that the Knights of Columbus has been doing, to respond to the many needs in our communities, to strengthen our Church, and to promote and spread the Faith, we need committed and enthusiastic members. We need new members to carry on the good works of the Knights of Columbus in Saskatchewan. Therefore it is our duty, as Knights, to invite every eligible Catholic man to join the Knights of Columbus. Candidates are officially introduced and initiated to our Order through our ceremonials.

History has shown that ceremonials are of primary importance in promoting the growth and strength of Columbianism. This is no less true today when men are searching for a “rite of passage” to a fuller life as Catholic gentlemen, family men and community leaders. Unless our ceremonials really teach the lessons of charity, unity, fraternity and respect for the priesthood in a memorable way, they are nothing but empty formulas. The candidates must be made to feel the members place a very great value on ceremonials. By teaching the principles of Columbianism, our exemplifications promote the continuance of our Order. The purpose of this document is to provide guidance to a host committee (District or Council) planning an exemplification.

Exemplifications are an opportunity to make a good first impression on the new candidate. The Grand Knight of the council is in charge of the Exemplification. Every council should have a Team however, if that is not possible; councils may combine forces to form a “District Exemplification Team”. It is recommended that the new Exemplification be presented in a Church, if possible, immediately after mass. The parts may be read, with expression, or they may be presented on a video. Ceremonials are our opportunity to impress upon the new knights that he is joining a great organization and that those who are introducing him to the Knights of Columbus are convinced and passionate members.

A. CONDUCTING THE EXEMPLIFICATION OF CHARITY, UNITY, AND FRATERNITY

a. COUNCIL CHECKLIST i. Meet with your council Chaplain or local Pastor. Select a date when he can attend and lead the prayers during the ceremony. If no priest is available, the Presiding Officer may lead the prayers.

103 ii. Select a date and secure a location. Preferably in a Catholic Church following Mass. iii. Complete and submit Form SK01 to: State Ceremonial Coordinator, State Membership Director, and District Deputy. iv. Order materials. Order a sufficient supply of Candidate Kits (#531) from Supplies Online. You can also order Candidate Kits from the Sask. Sate Office. v. Select an Honoree. vi. Promote. Build public interest in the upcoming exemplification in your parish and community. vii. Plan a reception. viii. Invite brother Knights to attend. Invite all council members, their families, your District Deputy, and your Field Agent to attend. ix. Practice. Conduct walk-throughs so that all Exemplification Personnel are comfortable in skillfully presenting their parts in a solemn and dignified manner. x. Afterwards, distribute Membership Cards. The Financial Secretary should present a Membership Card to each of the newly advanced members. xi. Report your success. Complete a Degree Exemplification Report (#450) and submit the form to [email protected]. This report is to be completed by the District Deputy following each degree exemplified in his district, listing the councils and districts participating, as well as the number of candidates supplied by each. xii. The financial secretary retains a copy of the form 100 for the council records and sends a copy to Supreme Office and one to the K of C insurance field agent. xiii. The K of C field agent arranges to meet with the new knight and his wife to discuss his insurance options.

B. EXEMPLIFICATION PERSONNEL i. Presiding Officer (Serves as Master of Ceremonies) ii. Chaplain (Leads assembly in Opening and Closing Prayers) iii. Presenter on Charity (Teaches the Lesson on Charity and delivers the discourse on the rosary) iv. Presenter on Unity (Teaches the Lesson on Unity) v. Presenter on Fraternity (Teaches the Lesson on Fraternity) vi. Warden (Guides the Candidates)

104 vii. Investing Officer (Presents rosaries and lapel pins to the Candidates. The GK or highest-ranking officer in attendance may fill this role and, depending on the number of Candidates, multiple officers may assist) viii. Financial Secretary (Registers Candidates and obtains their signature on the Constitutional Roll) ix. Field Agent (Meets and greets Candidates and assists the Financial Secretary)

C. DEGREE TEAM CAPTAIN - DUTIES i. Informs the team members of the date, time, and location of the exemplification. ii. Brings the following documents and items to the degree: 1. Constitutional Role 2. The Knights of Columbus pins. (one for each new knight) 3. The book “These Men They Call Knights” (one for each new knight) 4. Rosaries (one for each new knight) 5. Ceremonial Baldrics and Jewels for the Team Members 6. Membership cards 7. Copies of the Exemplification text

D. EQUIPMENT AND PARAPHERNALIA a. Ceremonial Baldrics for the team members b. Crucifix – A crucifix large enough for demonstration purposes. It is preferred that the crucifix be wooden and large enough for all to see the corpus – the bo;dy of Jesus Christ. c. Cable and Fibers – The fibers (small strings that can easily be broken) and white cable, approximately 1 inch in diameter and about 2 feet in length. d. Candidate Kit (#531) – One per Candidate. Includes rosary and lapel pin presented during the exemplification.

II. Plans for ceremonials will continue to be affected by the restrictions imposed by the ongoing pandemic. We must be mindful of everyone’s health and safety. Therefore, it is imperative that we abide by the regulations set out by our governments and health authorities. Fortunately, the new Exemplification can be performed without jeopardizing the safety of team members and participants. As long as churches remain open, exemplifications can take place in a church which is conducive to social distancing. The exemplifications are now done by local teams. Candidates are advanced through all three degrees in a short period of time (35 minutes).

The Exemplification can easily be organized and delivered by council members in parishes throughout Saskatchewan. Paperwork has been kept to a minimum, the paraphernalia can be easily obtained, and the information and assistance a team would need to organize an exemplification is set out clearly and easily accessible.

105 You will find the documents and links that you will need on the Saskstate website under State Forms. A. Guidance and resources available on the SaskState website: https://kofcsask.com/state- forms From the Saskstate website • SK 01 Exemplification Form • FAQs about the new exemplification. • 2020.09 – New Ceremonials video release – SD • District Deputy Report Form 450 • Exemplification Booklet – English • Exemplification Booklet – French • SASKATCHEWAN STATE EXEMPLIFICATION VIDEO Procedural checklist + LINK • SASKATCHEWAN STATE EXEMPLIFICATION VIDEO Procedural Document • Constitutional Roll & Promises • Form 100 From Supreme website:

• Degree Exemplification Report #450 • Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity – English • Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity – French

*** LINK TO SASKATCHEWAN STATE EXEMPLIFICATION: https://youtu.be/Ap4Y2tgeTsc (NOTE: Link is unlisted on YouTube, for security purposes)

In person exemplifications are very limited at this time. It is, however, a good opportunity to prepare exemplification teams so that, when in person exemplifications become possible, your team will be ready. If you have any questions, concerns, or need assistance, please contact me (SCC [email protected] PH: (306-441-7022) All the best to all brother knights and their families. We are looking forward to the day when we will be able to get together and enjoy in-person fraternity. Fraternally, Denis Carignan SCC

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STATE PROGRAM DIRECTOR FAITH -Faith Director’s Report ………… Page 108

FAMILY -Family Life Couple’s Report ..…. Page 109

LIFE -Culture of Life Report ..………… Page 110 -Conscience Protection Report …. Page 111 -Special Olympics Report …….… Page 112

107

Faith Director’s Report

Paul Ponak

I will echo comments made in previous (& future) reports provided....it has been a year unlike any we have encountered in our lifetimes! Who would have thought that we would be attending the 2021 State convention virtually...again! Roll up your sleeve when you have a chance to get the vaccine.

As we are now well into Year II of Covid, Councils continue to adapt as they go about their business. Meetings are taking place in-person or using an online platform or a combination of the two. It is not always easy, for sure.

So...how did Councils fare with their Faith programs during the 2020/2021 Columbian year? Well, if Councils are not comfortable using one of the many online tools, programs are difficult to take part in. Into The Breach, Prayer Hours & Spiritual Reflections are difficult to complete in an in- person setting given the gathering restrictions in-place. Individually, though, we are able to benefit from the many videos available from the kofc.org (for members) website. Due to these gathering restrictions some of these programs did not happen – this was noticeable as less program reports were received this year.

Congratulations and thanks to Mahoney Council # 8215 for hosting & presenting the Spiritual Enrichment Program live-stream on March 13th. It was extremely well-done & the content provided by Fr. Penna thought provoking! 140+ attendees certainly benefited from the half-day session.

Other programs impacted by restrictions – the Pilgrim Icon program and Vocations RSVP. The travelling icon – St. Michael the Archangel was postponed until the fall or early 2022 ; The Vocations program through the K of C Charitable Foundation did not have a ‘vocations Sunday’ with pulpit announcements and invitations for the Parishes to support. Members are more than welcome to contribute to this program, however.

As you will know, the reporting requirement for the Columbian Award has been revised. Doing two (one if a featured program completed) Faith programs are required.

Take advantage of your Parish (or neighbour’s) websites. Links to Bishop’s messages, live- streamed Masses and Prayer suggestions, etc. can be found there.

Rose & I wish everyone well. Stay safe out there.

Vivat Jesus

Paul Ponak, Director Faith Program

108

State Family Couple Report Jeff & Tamara Krasowski

As the State Family Director/Couple, my wife, Tamara and I have had the pleasure of seeing from your Council’s reporting how hard each and every Council in Saskatchewan have worked so diligently during this unprecedented time. We have been impressed how each local Council have stepped up in their own way of continuing to have Family values in their Council and Parish programming.

We have had councils who diligently nominated a Family of the Month/Year each month and sending their Council’s nomination to Supreme for consideration for Order recognition on their Family’s accomplishments. I would like to congratulate Yorkton Council # 2031 for doing this program faithfully for the whole current Columbian Year thus far.

Many councils have continued to sponsor and promote the “Keep Christ in Christmas” Poster Contest for our youth. I also would like to send an appreciation to every council in the province for continuing to put up billboard signs and Nativity Scenes in our local communities and Parishes. Thank you to all councils who did something to “Keep Christ in Christmas”. We are sending the true message for the “Reason for the Season” to our fellow neighbours even if the message is very subtle. We have many council’s promoting our other Family programs, and we are very grateful to you for this as we are a Catholic Men’s Family Fraternal Organization after all.

Just a few quick reminders that we as a council tend to forget to do is to report our programming immediately as it is fresh in our memories. It is easy to report now because you only need to use one for the Service Program Report #10784. It is easy to fill out just follow the instructions and prompts and that is all you need to do. If you report your programs sooner than later then you will not be rushing to figure out at the last minute which program, we did and if we reported it on time. If you need any information on the Family programs or need a guidebook for a particular program, please feel free to contact me through email at [email protected] by calling me at 306- 783-5384 or texting or calling me on my cell at 306-621-8640. I will be happy to help you out in achieving your council’s Family programming.

Another Two Humble Servants, Jeff and Tamara Krasowski – State Family Director Couple

109

Culture of Life Report

Louis Roth

As you are well aware Bill C7 which expanded the use of Assisted Suicide passed is the Senate. This bill expanded suicide allowances for people with mental health issues, as well as a range of other health issues. This is truly a sad day for our country, when the best we can offer our mentally ill and those suffering from other illnesses, is death.

As a result of this bill, some of our prolife MPs are drafting private members bills to safeguard doctors and other health professionals from being forced to participate in these killings. One such bill is Bill C-268, by MP Kelly Block, called the “Protection of Freedom of Conscience Act”. The Euthanasia Prevention Coalition group has a petition to support this bill. Go to WWW.EPCC.CA to support and sign this petition. Also write to your MP’s, asking them to support this bill.

Another bill that is currently being debated in the house is Bill C-233, by MP Cathay Wagantall, which calls for an end to sex selection abortion. Again, contact your MPs to support this bill.

The crisis pregnancy centres and other prolife organizations located in several cities in Saskatchewan are doing fantastic work in the current battle with the culture of death as well as in this current restricted environment. These organizations need your financial help, so please reach out to them at both the council level as well and the personal level and support them with your time and financial help.

The Marches for Life in Saskatchewan are being planned and depending on the levels of lockdowns, these events are subject to change. We will try to keep you up to date via church bulletins as well as Campaign Life Coalition Saskatchewan Facebook page.

Mark your calendars for Saturday May 8 for the March for Life in Regina. This is currently being planned as a silent witness along Albert Street. In Saskatoon, on Mother’s Day, Sunday May 9, a silent witness along College Drive is being planned in front of University Hospital between Hospital Drive and Wiggins Ave. Plan now to attend these events and mark your calendars now. If these events need to be modified or cancelled, we will keep you informed via the above media options.

Vivat Jesus, Louis Roth

110 Conscience Protection Gerald Wiegers

Brother Knights:

The attached is the action plan that I have developed, with some assistance, in order to involve all Councils of the Knights of Columbus in Saskatchewan wherein their District the MLA is a Sask. Party Member. The Action Plan appears on Pages 133 & 134

The reason for this is due to the Sask. Party being the majority and ruling Party in Government. For certain we do need to ensure that all Sask. Party MLAs are aware and fully provided with compelling rationale for the need of conscience rights legislation for health Care professionals as soon as possible.

At this present time, we do not see an immediate need to consult with the NDP Party and its’ Leadership although we know that the NDP Leader, Ryan Meili has indicated his preference for such Legislation.

I envision the Councils to begin their letter writing as soon as possible and to send these letters, via the Canadians for conscience/Saskatchewan site, to their Sask. Party MLA during this coming month of April 2021.

Our present Representation Committee believes that the Knights of Columbus is the appropriate vehicle to gain the hearts and minds of the Sask. Party MLAs on this issue!

If you have additional questions or concerns as to this action plan, please contact me either by e- mail or by phone. (306-342-0033 or [email protected])

Respectfully,

Gerald Wiegers Conscience Protection Chairman

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Special Olympics Report Terry Shalley

Special Olympics Saskatchewan has been adapting to the changes made by COVID- 19 as presented at a Board of Directors meeting, I virtually attended on November 22nd, 2020. Some of the current highlights of the past year (2020-2021) in which the Knights of Columbus members participated in and volunteered their services:

• Knight council members participated in the annual Truck Convoy in Regina and Saskatoon on September 12th, 2020 : with over $20,000 raised by the Truckers Association and Law Enforcement members of Sask. • Restrictions are in place for return to sport programs. Most activities are virtual in nature which include fitness camps for athletes, team building and coaches training. • The association has been carefully monitoring their financial situation. They appear to not have many programming costs and are in reasonable financial good shape to date. They appreciate any donations given by member Knights of Columbus councils. • Various Board of Directors committees are in place (i.e. Audit, Human Resource, Nominations, etc.). Special Olympic K of C Chairperson, Terry is assisting with the Stewardship Committee to assist with fundraising plans and future ideas brought forth. Planned Giving “education learning sessions” will be eventually forthcoming. • An On-Line Auction took place on the Sask Special Olympics website/Facebook in November. • No major events/provincial games events are in place for 2021. Plans are in place to enact events as soon as possible. Three Special Olympics Sask athletes were selected to the Team Canada Training squad. • Special Olympics office staff will only have a few people working in their offices for now and they will continue to provide updated information to the Knightline editor of program events, Fundraisers and other items of note. • This Chairperson has attended four Zoom meetings to date for the Special Olympics AGM, Board of Directors meetings and has attended the Truck Convoy. • Note from CEO of Sask Special Olympics (Faye Matt)-when in-person sport programs are allowed again, we will be actively recruiting volunteers and will be sure to extend the invitation to the Knights of Saskatchewan. We are grateful for your continued support and look forward to connecting with you soon!

Supreme has introduced a specific form for all Knights Councils to track volunteer time and donations but only a few are using the proper form. This makes it difficult to compile numbers and reports Supreme expects from us. Please keep in mind that the Supreme office recognizes our State for the efforts brought forward in working with Special Olympics Saskatchewan through matching monetary funds. Therefore, it is important to recognize the good work brother Knights are doing.

Brothers, keep up the great efforts, continue to challenge the status quo and remember to brag of your awesomeness! For further Special Olympics Saskatchewan information, please contact myself or visit the provincial website for office contact information at www.SpecialOlympics.ca/Saskatchewan. As Jesus once said, “Whatever you do to the least of my brothers, that you do unto to me. “We are all people, brothers and family.” Vivat Jesus! Respectfully submitted by, Special Olympics State Chairperson for the Saskatchewan Knights Of Columbus members Terry Shalley

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STATE PROGRAM DIRECTOR

COMMUNITY -Community Director’s Report ... Page 114-116 -Wheelchair Report ………….…. Page 116 -Coats for Kids Report …...…….. Page 117

113 Community Director’s Report John Marshall

Greetings Brothers! When I sat down to write my 2021 report, I realized that our ability to host community-based events was significantly curtailed this past Columbian Year. Efforts related to program such as Habitat for Humanity were reduced due to COVID19 restrictions and reduced fundraising efforts. However, I want to acknowledge Councils that did step forward to participate in Community programs in conformance with public health guidelines. I want to thank Program Directors (Rejean Houle, Cody Geiger, Shawn Scherr and Harvey Hill) for providing information updates from their portfolios in light of the events that have occurred over the past year. Vivat Jesus!

John Marshall PGK - Community Director- Saskatchewan State Council

Coats for Kids: Chair Shawn Scherr

The Coats for Kids was a community activity that was embraced by Councils throughout Saskatchewan again this year. According to community reports that were received by myself during the year, there were at least 240 coats distributed by Councils for the Coats for Kids Program. I recognize that based on conversations I have had with Councils located throughout the province, this number was far exceeded overall.

I want to acknowledge and thank Program Director Shawn Scherr who developed a liaison with the Saskatoon Tribal Council to distribute winter coats to children/families in need in Saskatoon. The Saskatoon Tribal Council planned to deliver 1500 food hampers to their community through the White Buffalo Lodge. This Coats for Kids project involved teaming up with Saskatoon Tribal Council to deliver 50 boxes of coats to the inner-city community. This project served as an excellent example of acts of charitable works serving the broader community.

Wheelchair Program: Shawn Scherr

This year Councils tended to order wheelchairs directly for their parishes/community as opposed to the option of delivery to third world countries in need of assistance. Shawn Scherr has been actively promoting the Wheelchair Program to Councils again in Saskatchewan.

Helping Hands Program: John Marshall

Based on submission of Fraternal Program Reports that were received this past Columbian Year, it was apparent that many Councils throughout Saskatchewan participated enthusiastically in the Helping Hands Program. There were at least 10 Councils that submitted activities under the Helping Hands Program. Initiatives that were reported included: serving meals in the community, delivering clothing to the less fortunate, transport of groceries to the elderly, organizing and delivering food hampers, and assisting with Salvation Army kettle campaign drives. These were meaningful and necessary charitable acts that served our community and speaks to our origins as a charitable and fraternal Catholic organization.

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Basketball Free Throw Competition & Soccer Challenge Chairman (SK Cody Geiger)

Worthy Brothers, as you all know, this was a challenging year to run the easiest of our programs. Unfortunately, we were not able to have any local or council competitions of either the Soccer Challenge, or the Basketball Free Throw, due to pandemic related restrictions. Therefore, we did not have any participation this year in the Saskatchewan State. I hope things will be "uncrazied" by fall 2021, to have a soccer competition, and I will be updating councils via State communications as needed. I would like to ask all Grand Knights and council chairmen to keep in touch with your contacts in schools and your community anyway, in the event it becomes possible between now and then to hold a competition again. Thank you for your efforts, Brothers, and may we have an inspiring convention this year. Vivat Jesus!

Hockey Challenge: John Marshall

I am aware that at least one Council’s planned participation in the Knights of Columbus Hockey Challenge but I have not received the competition winners to date.

Disaster Preparedness: Harvey Hill

You may be aware of the work the Knights of Columbus does to help refugees, victims of natural disasters in foreign countries, and other catastrophic events in Canada and the rest of the world.

Did you know that councils across Saskatchewan and Canada dealt with a significant disaster this year in a quiet effective manner that helped local parishes, their councils, and the community in general? What was that disaster?

It was the Covid-19 pandemic. A small survey of Saskatchewan K of C councils yielded several practical ways the dealt with the pandemic. Actions identified in the survey included:

1. Serving as ushers for communion after mass for parishioners who could not attend mass due to the attendance restrictions. One council served over 100 parishioners communion in this way regularly, 2. Ushering at masses to fill in for ushers who could not participate due to their vulnerability to the Covid-19 virus, 3. Many councils incorporated Zoom meetings into their general meetings, 4. Councils integrated sanitation protocols in their meetings to ensure all members were safe, 5. Many councils developed phone or email lists to check on their home bound members, 6. Some councils made efforts to help isolated communities that were particularly affected by the pandemic with material and spiritual support.

Coping with the Covid-19 disaster was not the only way councils helped people deal with hazards this year. In February, Saskatchewan experienced particularly cold temperatures for an extended period. This cold period illustrated how the Knights of Columbus have integrated disaster risk management into their programs to the point that it

115 is almost unseen. A prime example of this being Coats for Kids. A significant number of coats were provided to vulnerable children this year that made a tremendous difference during that extreme cold period. An example of God’s providence was also manifested in this program as a box of adult coats was shipped to the Saskatchewan K of C group running the program. They had not ordered those coats. The adult coats were extremely valuable for many vulnerable adults during that period of extreme cold.

Probably the main disaster risk management tool the Knights of Columbus has is its insurance program. Thanks to Father Mcgivney's vision many families have been saved from catastrophe due to the K of C insurance programs.

There are many ways Knights, and their councils can potentially prepare for and help cope with disasters here in the province, Canada, and the world. Over the next year examples of how councils are doing that will be described. In addition, opportunities to help cope with disasters in non-traditional ways for councils will also be explored.

Wheelchair Report Shawn Scherr

Hello Brother knights

This year's report confirms what many of us expected, donations are way down. The push was not as hard this year being, we could not deliver chairs to other countries due to travel restraints.

Saskatchewan Councils bought and delivered 19 wheelchairs right here at home. These chairs were through the partnership we enjoy with the Sask. K of C Foundation. We have 40 chairs still available in storage ready for purchase at $225.00 each

Donations direct to the Canadian Wheelchair Foundation this year was only $345.00

As State Wheelchair chairperson I would like to thank all councils that were still able to participate in this program. (The gift of mobility)

I do have lots of information about the Canadian Wheelchair Foundation available. Just reach out to myself at [email protected] or 306 222 9549

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Coats for Kids Report

Shawn Scherr

Well, it looks like we may be through the worst of winter (maybe)! In the spirit of "Leave No Neighbour Behind" I am happy to report on this important initiative.

We have done what Knights do again this winter. Within the province, we took advantage of Supreme's offer - Buy a case of coats, get one free. We partnered with the State Board and the Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Foundation putting up the monies to order the coats within the short window of this promotion. We were able to store the coats long enough for Councils to order at the reduced price. This went pretty smoothly with just a few small hiccups, but certainly worth the trouble. Special thanks to Brother Ron for his assistance with storage of our orders.

Accomplishments • 1680 (140 cases) coats have been distributed within Saskatchewan with over 50 councils participating. • We partnered with White Buffalo Youth Lodge. They organized a food hamper distribution in February. This will also include the distribution of 600 coats delivered directly to homes in and around Saskatoon for those who need them. • Through another partnership with the Saskatoon Tribal Council, we are providing 70 cases to seven different communities around Saskatoon for a total of 840 coats. These coats were delivered to Saskatoon on February 19, 2021. • During the extreme cold, I received a call from White Buffalo Emergency Outreach Program who were driving around Saskatoon from 10 pm to 4 am every night looking for people needing shelter and protection from the cold. They were asking if we had any Adult sized coats. By chance, with our last order, they sent 9 cases of adult coats by mistake or by fate. I put out an email that evening for donations to pay for these coats, and again, the Knights came through. I had commitments for $2800 within hours. With a temperature of -38 and -54 wind chill the next morning, I dropped off 72 adult coats. They were thrilled to receive these. I advised them that we have more if they need them. I have kept two boxes in case another emergency arises.

So far this year, 3240 kids as well as a few adults have a new, warm winter coat.

Coats for Kids has been a huge success in these trying Covid times. I would like to personally thank all Brother Knights for making this a priority again. By far, it has been our most successful winter. Thanks also to the Councils involved, Saskatoon Chapter, Saskatchewan State Board and Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Foundation.

Respectfully submitted, Shawn Scherr State Coats for Kids/Wheelchair Foundation Chairman

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STATE PROGRAM DIRECTOR MEMBER SERVICES -Knightline Report ………………. Page 119 -Website Report …………………. Page 120 -State Trainer Report …………… Page 121 -State Council Activities ………… Page 122

OTHER REPORTS -Institution Dates .…..……………. Page 123-124 -Delegates to Past Supreme Conventions ... Page 125-132

118 Saskatchewan Knightline Newsletter Peter Folk

The Saskatchewan Knightline is a monthly newsletter sent by email to all Grand Knights, Financial Secretaries, District Deputies, State Program Directors, State Board, and those who have signed up on our website to receive it. It is also posted on the state website and on our social media. Regular features in the Saskatchewan Knightline include the State Deputy’s message, a spiritual message from the State Chaplain or Associate State Chaplain, Reports from State Officers, State Program Directors, and Mark Lewans, our General Agent. In some issues, there are registration forms and information on State events – which are open to all knights in Saskatchewan. Sometimes we feature Assembly and Council special events, and photos from some of the past events. Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation also has a monthly report. We include a monthly report from the Fr. McGivney Guild – which every knight should join. And sometimes we include photos from brother knights who have passed. I am also encouraging “Letters to the Editor” from any knight. I would encourage everyone to read the Saskatchewan Knightline every month and pass it on to brother knights in your council, your family and friends! Fraternally, SK Peter Folk, PGK Editor, Saskatchewan Knightline [email protected]

119 Communications Report for State Convention 2021

1. Since March 1, 2020, 6,819 users visited our website, 6,741 of them were new users. There were 21,368 page views. This is very similar to the report I gave at the Mid-Term meeting. 2. Our Facebook page has 1,124 likes and 1,233 followers. This is up slightly since the Mid-Term meeting. Our private Facebook group has 551 members, up from 543 at the Mid-Term meeting. 3. Our Twitter page has 163 followers. Same as at the Mid-Term meeting 4. Our LinkedIn page has 14 followers, same as the Mid-Term meeting. 5. Our YouTube channel has 19 subscribers, up from 13 subscribers, 30 uploads, 10 playlists, and 4808 views, up from 2,682 views at the Mid-Term meeting. 6. We are listed on Google My Business. 7. We are looking for a volunteer to create and look after an Instagram account. 8. We have email addresses for 505 brother knights on our MailChimp account. 462 of them are subscribers. Our free MailChimp account can handle up to 2000 contacts before we have to take out a paid account. 9. Our weekly GK/FS/CC bulletin has been discontinued. Instead a weekly summary of each post that is on our website is sent using our RSS feed. 40% of the brothers on our MailChimp email list open each weekly update. 10. Our monthly newsletter, The Saskatchewan Knightline is sent out regularly on the last Friday of each month and is read by about 48% of the brothers on our MailChimp email list. 11. Thanks, everyone for sending in photos and stories to share on our website, and social media. It helps when recruiting so that a prospective member can read about all the works of charity that the Knights of Columbus perform.

As on any website, the information needs to be constantly updated. So, if you find any information that is incorrect or out of date, or you have some information to add, please contact me at [email protected]

Fraternally,

SK Peter Folk, PGK Editor Saskatchewan Knightline, State Webmaster https://kofcsask.com/

120 State Trainer’s Report Bob Barkman, PSD

Brother Knights,

First, I would like to thank our Worthy State Deputy Joe for putting his confidence in me to continue as your fraternal trainer. I would like to remind you that all need continuous training in all roles of the Knights of Columbus.

Because of the Covid 19 restriction we were unable to conduct many in person training sessions but once the COVID19 restrictions will allow and we are able to travel again I would like to have several seminars. I will try to keep the sessions to about 1 to 1 ½ hours. So, I would urge all officers and council directors to plan on attending.

These training sessions are meant for all council officers as well as any member who would like to attend. I would ask that each council review your needs, especially those councils who are struggling. Together we can assist you in areas that needs more attention.

I would ask that you compile a list of areas that need more training such as Officer duties, conducting council meeting including officer’s business meetings and member meetings. Note the change in names. Protocol, recognition awards, financial secretary training, membership recruitment, how to get better attendance at council meetings. There are likely more areas that you will be able to determine that needs to be addressed. Kindly submit the list to me so I can make arrangements for these sessions.

Supreme council has also many webinars available for you to view. Most are only about 1 hour in length and can be accessed at www.kofc.org/training

Supreme has developed a new electronic communication tool for all council officers entitled Fraternal Leader Advisory. All Grand Knights on record will have received this and they in turn should ask all officers to subscribe to receive this bulletin in their email. This new communication tool will keep you up to date on all aspects of the Knights of Columbus. There are many things that change from time to time, and this will provide you with the latest news out of the Supreme office.

I look forward to working with all my brother Knights in this role once again and I know with the assistance and cooperation of all we can have a successful and educational program.

Training videos are also available online at: kofc.org Resources: Fraternal Leader Training Webinars

Fraternally,

Bob Barkman, PSD State Trainer

121 State Calendar of Events

ADJUDICATION DATES EVENT PLACE DATE 99th State Convention Virtual April 16-17, 2021 Approved State Golf Spiritwood #5353 June 12-13, 2021 Approved

2021-2022 Calendar of Events ADJUDICATION DATES EVENT PLACE DATE Organizational meeting TBD - Covid ?? Clergy Sports Day TBD - Covid ?? Supreme Convention 139th Denver, Co ~ August 2-6th, 2021 Supreme Charity Appeal Redvers C#4850 November 6, 2021 Approved Mid-Term Meeting ??? Sask Indoor Games Saskatoon January 27-29, 2022 Approved State Curling ??? Spiritual Enrichment weekend ??? Easter Apr 17th, 2022 ; Apr 24th Orth FYI 100th State Convention Saskatoon Apr 29-May 1, 2022 Approved State Golf ???

2022-2023 Calendar of Events ADJUDICATION DATES EVENT PLACE DATE Organizational meeting ??? Clergy Sports Day ??? Supreme Convention 140th ~ August 1-5, 2022 Supreme Charity Appeal ??? Mid-Term Meeting ??? Sask Indoor Games Saskatoon Jan, 2023 N/A State Curling ??? Spiritual Enrichment weekend ??? Easter Apr 9th, 2023; April 16th Orth FYI 101st State Convention Prince Albert April 21-23, 2023 Approved State Golf ???

122 COUNCIL INSTITUTION DATES

1247 Regina 06-17-07 5408 Langenburg 05-12-63 7150 Tramping Lake 06-07-78 1517 Saskatoon 10-31-10 5411 Bruno 04-09-63 7315 Nipawin 04-25-79 1519 Prince Albert 11-01-10 5479 Goodsoil 11-26-63 7336 N Battleford 05-07-79 1534 Moose Jaw 01-02-11 5474 Macklin 12-01-63 7436 Wynyard 11-14-79 1731 Weyburn 04-13-14 5543 Prince Albert 05-12-64 7497 Prud’homme 02-11-80 1886 Humboldt 08-27-17 5549 Landis 04-24-64 7564 Candiac 04-10-80 2031 Yorkton 09-08-19 5557 Dysart 06-30-64 8215 Saskatoon 10-28-82 2071 Gravelbourg 11-09-19 5626 Battleford 10-23-64 8239 Wadena 11-25-82 2094 N. Battleford 01-24-20 5682 Marcelin 04-13-65 8279 Saskatoon 01-24-83 2430 Holdfast 12-26-22 5694 Edam 04-22-65 8301 Saskatoon 02-28-83 2513 Willow Bunch 01-14-24 5707 Unity 05-16-65 8338 Lestock-Wishart 03-30-83 2695 Saskatoon 03-25-16 5735 Fox Valley 06-18-65 8547 Prince Albert 01-06-84 2725 Shaunavon 01-18-30 5788 Melfort 01-30-66 8638 Saskatoon 04-09-84 2994 Lisieux 06-16-46 5838 Annaheim 03-31-66 8655 Prince Albert 03-27-84 3031 Swift Current 03-23-47 5850 Watson 04-28-66 8752 Muenster 06-19-84 3142 Ponteix 05-20-48 5858 Moosomin 05-07-66 8896 Regina 05-08-85 3161 Radville 07-04-48 5859 Allan 05-06-66 8905 Saskatoon 03-29-85 3165 Estevan 07-11-48 5861 Canora 05-14-66 8962 Gull Lake 04-17-85 3177 Zenon Park 10-11-48 5878 Delmas 06-27-66 8963 Benson 02-19-85 3183 Cudworth 10-22-48 5914 Regina 12-07-66 8991 Maple Creek 05-05-85 3360 Assiniboia 11-08-50 5946 Lake Lenore 04-02-67 9274 Swift Current 04-07-86 3456 Debden 10-15-51 5949 Regina 04-16-67 9277 La Ronge 04-06-86 3559 Montmartre 06-24-52 5965 Grayson 05-08-67 9278 Regina 04-06-86 3575 Wilkie 11-24-52 5968 Hudson Bay 05-07-67 9538 Saskatoon 04-15-87 3802 Windthorst 04-11-54 5970 Foam Lake 05-10-67 9539 Saskatoon 04-15-87 3878 Lafleche 06-27-54 5976 Wakaw 05-18-67 9647 Cut Knife 04-15-87 3920 Denzil 11-21-54 6044 Pilger 03-27-68 9690 Martensville 06-11-87 4280 Regina 08-15-56 6068 Lanigan 09-11-68 9713 Rama 02-04-88 4704 Regina 01-18-59 6132 Kamsack 01-17-69 9757 St. Brieux 03-21-88 4850 Redvers 09-29-59 6169 Biggar 06-10-69 9760 Moose Jaw 03-23-88 4899 Kindersley 02-14-60 6182 Gerald 08-25-69 9761 Shellbrook 03-15-88 4938 Saskatoon 04-03-60 6261 Quinton 12-06-70 9848 Saskatoon 06-02-88 4959 Regina 05-08-60 6330 Lancer 10-13-71 9859 Regina 06-20-88 5104 Saskatoon 03-19-61 6331 Eston 12-05-71 9860 Porcupine Pl. 06-20-88 5117 Watrous 04-16-61 6362 Whitewood 03-20-72 9949 Prince Albert 11-24-88 5182 Yorkton 10-08-61 6381 Kendal 05-21-72 10029 Ft. Qu'Appelle 03-28-89 5201 Melville 01-18-62 6395 Englefeld 06-12-72 10174 Naicam 11-19-89 5219 Tisdale 01-05-62 6467 Leader 04-04-73 10192 Domremy 12-05-89 5238 Rosetown 03-11-62 6489 03-21-73 10213 Marquis 01-17-90 5241 Richmond 03-29-62 6493 Southey 04-24-73 10239 Balgonie 01-16-90 5248 Lampman 03-19-62 6529 Viscount 12-02-73 10265 Wolseley 02-08-90 5249 Esterhazy 05-06-62 6588 Kerrobert 04-17-74 10298 Tribune 03-19-90 5256 St. Walburg 03-25-62 6594 Kelvington R.V. 05-08-74 10313 Regina 04-05-90 5259 Meadow Lake 04-15-62 6684 Luseland 04-13-75 10314 Storthoaks 04-05-90 5320 Ituna 09-16-62 6755 St. Louis 01-16-76 10315 Oxbow 04-06-90 5353 Spiritwood 11-28-62 7138 Preeceville 06-11-78 10316 Norquay 04-08-90 5384 Davidson 02-12-63 7139 Liebenthal 06-10-78 10317 Carlyle 04-09-90 5393 Hodgeville 04-06-63 7140 Carrot River 06-11-78 10330 St. Benedict 04-26-90

123 10400 Torquay 05-29-90 11936 Saskatoon 03-09-97 10401 Regina 06-09-90 12156 Saskatoon 02-15-98 10418 Regina 06-24-90 12415 Regina 03-29-99 10580 Saskatoon 03-29-91 12740 Outlook 06-05-00 10587 Saskatoon 04-16-91 12943 Indian Head 03-29-01 10797 Regina 02-06-92 13129 Saskatoon 06-23-02 10856 Leoville 04-12-92 13214 Saskatoon 10-09-02 11307 Regina 04-15-94 15955 Regina 05-24-14 11775 Saskatoon 04-26-96 17190 Regina 10-17-18 11888 Saskatoon 10-27-96

Council Anniversaries

70 Years (Instituted in 1951) Date 30 Years (Instituted in 1991) Date 3456 Debden Oct. 15, 1951 10580 Saskatoon March 29, 1991 10587 Saskatoon April 16, 1991 60 Years (Instituted in 1961) 5104 Saskatoon March 19, 1961 25 Years (Instituted in 1996) 5117 Watrous April 16, 1961 11775 Saskatoon April 26, 1996 5182 Yorkton Oct. 08, 1961 11888 Saskatoon Oct. 27, 1996

50 Years (Instituted in 1971) 20 Years (Instituted in 2001) 6330 Lancer Oct 13, 1971 12943 Indian Head March 29, 2001 6331 Eston Dec. 05, 1971 35 Years (Instituted in 1986) 9274 Swift Current April 07, 1986 9277 La Ronge April 06, 1986 9278 Regina April 06, 1986

124 DELEGATES TO PAST SUPREME CONVENTIONS

Quebec City Philadelphia 1910-SD Thos. D. Deegan...... Winnipeg 1926 -SD Dr. E. B. Nagle...Saskatoon Detroit Michigan V.R. Smith (Alt) ...... Yorkton 1911-SD Thos. D. Deegan...... Winnipeg Portland, Oregon Colorado Springs 1927-SD Dr. E.B. Nagle...... Saskatoon 1912-SD Thos. D. Deegan...... Winnipeg P50 A.G. Mac Kinnon ...... Regina Boston, Mass. Cleveland 1913-SO J.J. Smith ...... Regina 1928-SO Leo Labelle ...... Regina PSD T.C. Deegan ...... Winnipeg PSD Dr. E.B. Nagle...... Saskatoon St. Paul, Minn Milwaukee 1914-SD J.J. Smith ...... Regina 1929-SD S.R. Polley...... Moose Jaw PSD T.C. Deegan ...... Winnipeg PSD Leo Labelle...... Regina Seattle Boston 19 15 - S D P.A . Ke nn e dy...B r a n d on 1930-SD S.R. Polley...... Moose Jaw J.J. Smith...... Regina PSD Leo Labelle...... Regina Davenport. Iowa French Lick Springs, -Indiana 1916-SD J.J. Callahan...... Winnipeg 1931-SD V.R. Smith...... Yorkton John J. Keegan (Alt) ...... Brandon PSD S.R. Polley...... Moose Jaw Chicago Washington 1917-SD J.J. Callahan ...... Winnipeg 1932-SD V.R. Smith...... Yorkton PSD P.A. Kennedy...Brandon New York PSD S.R. Polley...... North Battleford City Chicago 1918-SD J.J. Leddy...... Saskatoon 1933-SD Frank M. Smith ...... Regina PSD J.J. Callahan...... Winnipeg PSD V.R. Smith...... Yorkton Buffalo Detroit 1919-SD J.J..Leddy...... Saskatoon 1934-SD Frank M. Smith ...... Regina PSD J.J. Callahan...... Winnipeg P50 V.R. Smith...... Yorkton New York New York 1920-SD J.P..Foley ...... Winnipeg 1935-PSD Frank N. Smith...... Regina Sup. Dir. J.J. Leddy...... Saskatoon Frank B. Craigen (Alt)...... Moose Jaw San Francisco Toronto 1921-SD J.H. O'Connor...... Winnipeg 1936-SD A.M. MacGillivray...... Saskatoon PSD J.P. Foley ...... Winnipeg PSD Frank M. Smith ...... Regina Sup. Dir. J.J. Leddy...... Saskatoon San Antonio Atlantic City 1937-SD J.J. Plc Gurran ...... Regina 1922-SD .Emmet F. Collins...... Moose Jaw PSD A.M. Mac Gillivray...... Saskatoon A.G. Mac Kinnon...... Regina Cincinatti Sup. Dir. J.J. Leddy...... Saskatoon 1938-SD J.J. Mc Gurran...... Regina SASKATCHEWAN PSD A.M. MacGillivray...... Saskatoon Montreal Seattle 1923-SD Emmet F. Collins...... Moose Jaw 1939-SD Thos. H. Fleming ...... Saskatoon PSD J.J. Leddy...... Saskatoon PSD J.J. Mc Gurran...Regina New York Indianapolis 1924-SD A.G. MacKinnon ...... Regina 1940-SD Thos. H. Fleming ...... Saskatoon PSD Emmet F. Collins...... Moose Jaw PSD J.J. Mc Gurran ...... Regina Duluth Atlantic City 1925-SD A.G. Mac Kinnon ...... Regina 1941-SD Thos. H. Fleming ...... Saskatoon PSD Emmet F..Collins...... Moose Jaw PSD J.J. Mc Gurran ...... Regina Memphis 1942-SD Ronald A. MacLean ...... Gravelbourg PSD Thos. H. Fleming ...... Saskatoon

125 Cleveland Louisville 1943- SD Ronald A. Mclean .Gravelbourg 1954-SD Ernest Longpre…. Gravelbourg PSD Thos. H. Fleming .Saskatoon PSD Wm. A. Reid...... Saskatoon Toronto Hub Bishop ...... Regina 1944-SD Denis Mahoney...... Saskatoon 0. Heidgerten...... Humboldt PSD Ronald A. Mac Lean....Gravelbourg J. Ehman ...... Holdfast Montreal Philadelphia 1945-SD Denis Mahoney...... Saskatoon 1955-SD Ernest Longpre…. Gravelbourg Lou Jacobs (Alt) ...... Regina PSD Wm. A. Reid...... Saskatoon Miami Beach S.E. Binns ...... Radville 1946-SD A.N. Forcier ...... Gravelbourg J. Moss ...... Estevan PSD Denis Mahoney.... Saskatoon A. Kusch ...... Wilkie J.A. Chishoim ...... North Battleford Detroit Boston 1956-SD J.H.D. Lacroix ..... Prince Albert 1947-SD A.N. Forcier...... Gravelbourg PSD Ernest Longpre ...... Gravelbourg PSD Denis Mahoney...... Saskatoon A. Kindred ...... Yorkton Frank Hauser ...... Moose Jaw J.O. Tourigny ...... Ponteix Houston Frank Koslosky ...... Moose Jaw 1948-SD E.D. Feehan ...... Saskatoon Chicago PSD A.N. Forcier……….. Gravelbourg 1957-SD J.H.D. Lacroix ..... Prince Albert J.A. Fournier ...... Gravelbourg PSD Ernest Longpre ...... Gravelbourg Portland, Oregon R. Thuot ...... Lafleche 1949-SD E.D. Feehan ...... Saskatoon W. Mac Donald...... …. Saskatoon PSO A.N. Forcier ...... Gravelbourg A.S. Ushey ...... Swift Current J.D. Lewak ...... Prince Albert Cleveland New York 1958-SD W.D. Woodard .... Swift Current 1950-SD G.J. Fahiman...... Regina PSD J.H.D. Lacroix ...... Prince Albert PSD E.D. Feehan ...... Saskatoon Rev. James Mahoney..... Saskatoon Hugh Craigen ...... Moose Jaw J. F. Dempsey ...... Regina PSD A.N. Forcier ……… Gravelbourg Ed Lavoy...... Wilkie Pittsburgh Patrick Gleason...... Yorkton 1951-SD G.J. Fahiman...... Regina St. Louis PSD E.D. Feehan ...... Saskatoon 1959-SD W.D. Woodard .... Swift Current Emil Loran ...... Saskatoon PSD J. H. D. Lacroix… Prince Albert A.J. Letourneau...... Regina J.A. Volk ...... Denzil Sup. Director Forcier...... Gravelbourg R. Lallier ...... Ponteix Los Angeles J. Swystun ...... Prince Albert 1952-SD Wm A. Reid...... Saskatoon Felix Becker ...... Weyburn PSD G.J. Fahlman...... Regina Atlanta A.R. Brown ...... Prince Albert 1960-SD Frank Chad ...... Prince Albert Ernest Longpre...... Gravelbourg PSD W.D. Woodard ...... Swift Current Sup. Director Forcier...... Gravelbourg Hugh Craigen...... Moose Jaw St. Paul Dr. H.A. Le Claire ...... Swift Current 1953-SD Wm. A. Reid...... Saskatoon P. Bujold ...... Debden PSD G.J. Fahlman...... Regina J.J. Etcheverry...... North Battleford Louis Steil ...... North Battleford Sup. Director Forcier...... Gravelbourg S. Marzek ...... Swift Current

126 Denver N.P. Weisbeck ...... Wilkie 1961-SD Frank Chad ...... Prince Albert Yvon A. Menard ...... Prince Albert PSD W.D. Woodard… Swift Current Ned Helfrick ...... Saskatoon A. LaLiberte ...... Prince Albert A.W. Williamson ...... Swift Current Wm. P. Argan...... Regina (4959) Anaheim, California L. Mitchener...... Saskatoon 1968-SD Herb V. Ekvall ...... Regina J.P. Molter ...... Regina PSD Wm. P. Argan ...... Regina Boston Ed Lavoy (Alt)...... Weyburn 1962-SD C.J. Finucane… Yorkton Ted H. Bergerman ...... Humboldt PSD Frank Chad...... Prince Albert Rev. Isidore Gorski...... Regina Rev. A.P. Leslie ...... Prince Albert Nick P. Lucyshyn...... Saskatoon A .J. Poirier ...... Regina Wm. P. Mack Jr ...... Lafleche J. Kotelmach...... Saskatoon Andy Anthony ...... Kindersley A. J. Gantefoer ...... North Battleford New Haven Frank Doktycz...... North Battleford 1969-SD Herb V. Ekvall ...... Regina Milwaukee PSD Wm. P. Argan ...... Regina 1963-SD C.J. Finucane…. Yorkton Dr. R. Maurice O'Donnell.... Kindersley PSD Frank Chad...... Prince Albert Florian Folk ...... Holdfast Very Rev. V.L. Carey. Esterhazy Albert E. Nyirfa ...... Wakaw J. J. Perry...... Yorkton Maurice Desautels ...... Alida A. Wolsfeld ...... Humboldt Al Mernard Collins ...... Kamsack J. B. Gardiner ...... Shaunavon August R. Hoffert ...... Estevan E. D. Kimball ...... Radville Houston New Orleans 1970-SD Dr. John M. Riffel ..... Regina 1964-SD J.J. Etcheverry.. North Battleford PSD Herb V. Ekvall...... Regina PSD C.J. Finucane…. Yorkton Rev. Joseph C. Frey ...... Regina A.E. Schuck...... Regina Rene Fortier ...... Zenon Park Emile Letilly...... Assiniboia Msgr. J.S. Robinson...... Saskatoon I. E. Croteau...... Swift Current Russell Kowch ...... Regina Emil Loran...... Saskatoon Ed J. Lang ...... Grayson Louis Fournier ...... Montmartre Ron R. Chapdelaine ...... Weyburn Baltimore New York 1965-SD J. J. Etcheverry.. North Battleford 1971-SD John M. Riffel ...... Regina PSD C. J. Finucane… Yorkton PSD Herb V. Ekvall...... Regina N.J. Hertz...... Saskatoon Hubert L. Gibney ...... Canora Walter S. Huber...... Yorkton Eugene Thera ...... Battleford Rev. J.A. St. Pierre… North Battleford George A. Exner ...... Regina Louis Steil...... North Battleford Paul E. Doyle ...... Moose Jaw J.Leo Lirette...... Regina) Roderick Steele...... Windthorst Miami Beach Walter F. Saraurer...... Muenster 1966-SD Wm. P. Argan.. Regina Toronto PSD J.J. Etcheverry.... North Battleford 1972-SD Nick Lucyshyn ...... Saskatoon Roman Saretsky...... Humboldt PSD Dr. John M. Riffel ...... Regina John Beattie...... Moose Jaw Peter Saganski...... Regina Wm. H. Stodalka...... Richmotind George Schmid ...... Saskatoon Joseph P. Volk...... Denzil Joe L. Fahlman...... Regina Eugene F. Philips ...... Saskatoon Ronald J. Wassill ...... Zenon Park Montreal John P. Kelly...... Pilger 1967-SD Wm. P. Argan... Regina PSD J.J. Etcheverry... North Battleford A.J. Ortman ...... Regina Lloyd Beckman ...... Battleford

127 Seattle Atlanta 1973-SO Nick Lucyshyn...... Saskatoon 1980-Morley Yarotsky…….. Regina PSD Dr. John M. Riffel... Regina PSD Eugene Thera...... Battleford W.B. Croteau...... Moose Jaw Mike Menssa...... North Battleford J.F. Dempsey...... Regina Joseph L. Pek ...... Landis Clem Folk...... Regina Dennis Bleier ...... Prince Albert Ed Zentner...... Humboldt Lorne Arsenault ...... Saskatoon Emile Arraf ...... Meadow Lake Harry Stroich ...... Assiniboia Detroit Donald E. Schwartz ...... Dysart 1974-SD Jake A. Volk ...... Swift Current Louisville PSD Nick Lucyshyn...... Saskatoon 1981-SD Wm. Baryluk ...... Estevan James Lucas ...... Kamsack PSD Eugene Thera...... Battleford Thomas E. Givson...... Saskatoon Leo Ooms...... Regina Joseph Giesinger ...... Regina Geo. Hruska ...... Gerald Daniel Scherr...... Carrot River Patrick Sullivan...... Saskatoon Miami Beach Emile Deibert...... Humboldt 1975-SD Jake A. Volk ...... Swift Current Alex Yachyshen...... Melville PSD Nick Lucyshyn...... Saskatoon Anthony E Dopko ...... Moosomin John W. Kessler ...... Assiniboia Hartford Rudolph R. Stang ...... Macklin 1982-Centennial Year Joseph P. Yaskowich...... Yorkton S.D. Peter Saganski...... Regina Gene Folk...... Regina PSD Win. Baryluk……….Estevan Boston Louis Kolla ...... Cudworth 1976-SD Lloyd Macknak… Cupar Richard Owens...... Weyburn PSD Jake A. Volk ...... Swift Current Joseph Kaminski...... Melfort L.E. Sachan ...... Yorkton Martin Schneider ...... Regina Arthur Simpson ...... Regina Leopold Stang...... Mackin Joseph W. Bellavance ..... North Battleford Frank Miller ...... Unity August P. Hoffart ...... Estevan Columbus Indianapolis 1983 SD Peter Saganski ...... Regina 1977-SD Lloyd Macknak…. Cupar PSD Wm. Baryluk ...... Estevan PSD Jake A. Volk ...... Swift Current Ed Werbicki ...... Saskatoon Mark Weinkauf………… Denzil Aurele Poirier...... Regina Alex N. Nahachewki ...... Shaunavon Ed Lipinski...... Wadena Albert Bauche ...... Yorkton Robert Barkman...... Saskatoon Robt. I. Armstrong ...... North Battleford Martin Kress ...... Kendal New Orleans Denver 1978-SD Eugene Thera...... Battleford 1984 SD Alex Nahachewsky.. Shaunavon PSD Lloyd Macknak...... Cupar PSD Peter Saganski ...... Regina Felix Becker ...... Weyburn Hubert Schuster ...... Saskatoon Fred deBoth...... Saskatoon Joe Meier ...... Saskatoon Alvin Gessner...... Battleford Tom Campbell ...... Kamsack Donald E. Schwartz...... Dysart George Gagne ...... North Battleford San Diego Alex Mudrik...... Pathlow 1979-SD Eugene Thera...... Battleford P.S.D. Lloyd Macknak… Cupar Rodney Gantefoer ...... Kelvington Lorne Sakundiak ...... Yorkton Gilles MacDonald ...... Regina Lad Valistan (Alt) ...... Moose Jaw Mike Doherty (Alt) ...... Kelvington

128 Washington William Prince ...... Meota 1985 SD Alex Nahachewsky ...... Shaunavon Karl Pedersen...... Redvers PSD Peter Saganski...... Regina St Louis Mervyn Welter ...... N. Battleford 1991 SD Richard Owens… Weyburn Donald Zuck...... Saskatoon PSD Martin Schneider.. Regina Brian Petracek ...... Gerald Norman Drummond….. Regina Ardin Huber ...... Southey Ted Deneschuck……….Yorkton Florian Folk...... Holdfast Peter Harvey ...... Saskatoon Gerald Coppicus...... Moosomin Leo Wiegers...... N. Battleford Chicago Marvin DeSchryver ...... Denzil 1986 SD Joseph Kammermayer. Saskatoon Robert Lukey ...... Weyburn PSD Alex Nahachewsky ...... Shaunavon New York Ed Benesh ...... Saskatoon 1992 SD Mervyn Welter N. Battleford Sandy Balon ...... Saskatoon PSD Richard Owens Weyburn Yvon Rousseau ...... N. Battleford William Owens ...... Estevan Nestor Trach...... Humboldt Wilf Gelinas...... Regina Victor Cote...... Cadillac Paul Pisio ...... Stalwart Mark Osicki...... Regina Nestor Kyba ...... Canora New Orleans Frank Viczko ...... Prud'Homme 1987 SD Joseph Kammermayer Saskatoon David Kiefer ...... Unity PSD Alex Nahachewsky. . . Saskatoon Washington Don Miller...... Regina 1993 SD Mervyn Welter North Battleford Jerome Hengen...... Windthorst PSD Richard Owens Weyburn William Arsenault ...... N. Battleford Alvin Kuechle ...... Saskatoon Wilbert Ackerman...... Weyburn Ed Frank...... Martensville Len Jelinski ...... Regina Larry Sinnett ...... Lanigan Wm. Roesch ...... Handel Howard Balon ...... Whitewood Vancouver Bob Riou ...... Tisdale 1988 SD Martin P. Schneider ..... Regina Mike Zaychkowsky..... North Battleford PSD Joseph Kammermayer Saskatoon Pittsburg Vernon A. Buettner ...... Nipawin 1994 SD Sandy Balon...... Saskatoon William J. Kachur...... N. Battleford PSD Mervyn Welter North Battleford Omer G. Degagne ...... Saskatoon Gerald Peutz...... Lake Lenore David V. Wiegers...... Swift Current Claude Dionne...... Willow Bunch Denis Jean ...... Debden Ron Veller ...... Macklin Joseph G. Rondeau...... Melfort Paul Kobelsky Landis Baltimore Ambrose Churko ...... Saskatoon 1989 SD Martin Schneider ...... Regina Paul Mamer ...... Lanigan PSD Joseph Kammermayer Saskatoon Kansas City Lionel Florizone...... Prince Albert 1995 SD Sandy Balon...... Saskatoon Kevin Keating ...... Estevan PSD Mervyn Welter North Battleford Chris Bencharski ...... Meadow Lake Arnold Rolheiser ...... Mackin Edward Miazga ...... Saskatoon David T. Duckworth Southey Max Ripplinger ...... Regina David Ledding ...... Rosetown Leon Stang ...... Macklin Laurie Wenzoski...... Gerald San Antonio Anton Kiefer ...... Annaheim 1990 SD Richard Owens Weyburn PSD Martin Schneider ...... Regina Andrew Plemel ...... Saskatoon Lou Foraie...... Regina Bert West ...... Regina Tony Dakiniewich ...... Bankend

129 Chicago Annaheim 1996 SD Lorne W. F. Harasen ...... Regina 2002 SD A. F. (Bert) West ...... Regina PSD Sandy Balon ...... Saskatoon PSD Nestor Trach ...... Humboldt Emmanuel P. Stang...... Saskatoon Conrad Painchaud ...... Davidson Robert Zurowski ...... Moose Jaw Albert Provost ...... Prince Albert Frank Porte ...... Radville Jeremie Mathieu ...... Spiritwood Andre Bonneau...... North Battleford Joe Nosbush ...... Lake Lenore Robert Biss ...... Radville Euebiso Koh ...... Regina Montreal Washington, D. C. 1997 SD Lorne W. F. Harasen ...... Regina 2003 S.D. A. F. (Bert) West ...... Regina PSD Sandy Balon ...... Saskatoon P.S.D. Nestor Trach ...... Humboldt Guy Liboiron ...... Weyburn Bob Barkman ...... Saskatoon John Fylyshtan...... Canora Paul Kralka...... Rose Valley Nico Butzelaar ...... Saskatoon Marcel Gagnon...... Moose Jaw Arden Andreas...... Lancer Bernie Sikorski...... Saskatoon John Hoffart ...... Regina Bernard Lavasseur...... North Battleford Cincinnati Dallas 1998 SD Martin Nienaber ...... Rocanville 2004 S.D. Robert Barkman...... Saskatoon PSD Lorne W. F. Harasen ...... Regina P.S.D. A. F. (Bert) West ...... Regina Steve Lucyshyn...... Saskatoon Ted Miazga ...... Saskatoon Francois Denis ...... Saskatoon Denis Carignan...... North Battleford Ron Holaday ...... Melfort Larry Perpeluk...... Saskatoon Ron Martens ...... Martensville Ferdinand Rouault...... Nipawin Gilles Doiron ...... Moose Jaw Arnold Petracek...... Esterhazy Minneapolis Chicago 1999 SD Martin Nienaber ...... Rocanville 2005 S.D. Robert Barkman...... Saskatoon PSD Lorne W. F. Harasen ...... Regina Nestor Trach ...... Humboldt Thomas Zolinski ...... Saskatoon Marvin DeSchryver ...... Denzil Robert Wuschenny ...... Yorkton Brian Schatz ...... Regina Herb Muma...... Regina Ray Kergan ...... Davidson Lorne Keller...... Saskatoon Don Lautner ...... Saskatoon Nestor Trach ...... Humboldt Keith Kratchmer ...... La Ronge Boston Orlando 2000 SD Nestor Trach...... Humboldt 2006 S.D. Marvin DeSchryver ...... Denzil PSD Martin Nienaber ...... Rocanville P.S.D. Robert Barkman...... Saskatoon Martin Wrubleski ...... Regina Rob Barkman ...... Saskatoon Hal Robinson ...... North Battleford Garnet Gramlich ...... Kindersley Bob Schlosser ...... Saskatoon Greg Dand ...... Kindersley Guy Lajeunesse ...... Saskatoon Gregory Dozorec...... Regina Joe Hinz ...... Humboldt Garry Brad...... Prince Albert Toronto Tony Gartner ...... Regina 2001 SD Nestor Trach...... Humboldt Nashville PSD Martin Nienaber...... Rocanville 2007 S.D. Marvin DeSchryver ...... Denzil Bert West ...... Regina P.S.D. Robert Barkman...... Saskatoon Ric Devon ...... Saskatoon Arden Andreas ...... Lancer James Stoffel ...... Regina Ken Dumont...... Regina Edward Gibney ...... Saskatoon Tim Guth ...... Unity Adolph (Al) Rossler...... Moose Jaw Neil Mooney ...... Saskatoon Andy Wilson ...... Saskatoon Gerald Wiegers ...... Prince Albert

130 Quebec City OrlandoOrlando 2008 S.D. Arden Andreas ...... Lancer 20152014 SD SD Denis Denis Carignan Carignan ...... Battleford Battleford P.S.D. Marvin DeSchryver ...... Denzil PSD Gilles Doiron ...... Moose Jaw Ed Gibney...... Saskatoon Dale Meier ...... Saskatoon Rick Coquet……………………. ..St. Brieux Eugene Achtemichuk ...... Regina Curt Orth ……………………....Langenburg Wayne Matt ...... Regina Les Good ...... Moose Jaw Nicholas Blom ...... Saskatoon Bill Beeler ...... Saskatoon Ron Gretchen ...... Saskatoon Paul Caves ………………………Saskatoon Shawn Scherr ...... Saskatoon Phoenix Philadelphia 2009 S.D. Arden Andreas………………..Lancer 2015 SD Denis Carignan ...... Battleford P.S.D. Marvin DeSchryver ...... Denzil PSD Gilles Doiron ...... Moose Jaw Ed Gibney ...... Saskatoon Brian Schatz...... Regina Ron Frehlich ...... Saskatoon Ron Klein...... Weyburn John Sidloski ...... Weyburn Rene Gaudet ...... St. Louis Lorne Roslinski ...... Saskatoon Jean Duperrault ...... Regina Leo Schwebius...... Landis Curt Orth ...... Langenburg Joe Kulchynski ...... Lanigan Martin Dolny ...... Prince Albert

Washington Toronto 2010 S.D. Ed Gibney ...... Saskatoon 2016 SD Brian Schatz...... Regina P.S.D. Arden Andreas ...... Lancer PSD Denis Carignan...... Battleford Reuben Mercado...... Regina W. (Pat) Meuse ...... Moose Jaw Paul Bruynooghe ...... North Battleford James Nestmann ...... Saskatoon Louis Roth ...... Saskatoon Morris Lucyshyn ...... Saskatoon John Cook...... Saskatoon Ken Engel ...... Regina Ron Budd...... Tramping Lake Terry Shalley ...... Regina David Hartnell ...... Regina James Wanner ...... Weyburn Denver St. Louis 2011 S.D. Ed Gibney ...... Saskatoon 2017 SD Brian Schatz ...... Regina P.S.D. Arden Andreas ...... Lancer PSD Denis Carignan ...... Battleford Gilles Doiron ...... Moose Jaw Curt Orth ...... ……Langenburg SS Chris Bencharski ...... Meadow Lake Peter Melle ...... Estevan Marte Clemete Nogot ...... Saskatoon Abel DeSa …………………….….Saskatoon Paul Ponak ...... Regina Kevin Roche………………………...Regina Wayne Johnson ...... Swift Current Bob Tiede...... Moose Jaw Agnel George...... Regina Tony Gartner ...... Regina Annheim 2012 S.D. Gilles Doiron...... Moose Jaw Baltimore P.S.D. Ed Gibney ...... Saskatoon 2018 SD Chris Bencharski...... Meadow Lake Shawn Scherr...... Saskatoon IPSD Brian Schatz...... Regina Philip Jean ...... Debden DD Wes Dombrowski...... Goodsoil Peter Kolody...... Dysart DD Ron Klein...... Weyburn Stan Wormsbecker ...... Saskatoon PSD Bert West...... Regina Ron Gretchen ...... Saskatoon Father Alberto Dela Pena...... Meadow Lake O'Neil Zuk...... Regina GK Aldin Abayon...... Rosetown PGK John Weninger...... Warman San Antonio Minnesota 2013 S.D. Gilles Doiron ...... Moose Jaw 2019 SD Chris Bencharski...... Meadow Lake P.S.D Albert West ...... Regina IPSD Brian Schatz...... Regina Ed Yuzyk ...... Saskatoon State Secretary Joe Riffel...... Saskatoon Denis Carignan ...... Battleford DD Ray Andreas...... Grenfell Don Taman ...... Saskatoon GK Andrew Loken...... Saskatoon Wes Dombroski...... Goodsoil DD Frank Brown...... Saskatoon Walter Servetnyk ...... Saskatoon GK Bob Wacholtz...... Saskatoon Nicodeno Cruz...... Regina Larry Packet ...... Davidson 131 2020 - Virtual Convention SD Joesph Riffel ...... Saskatoon IPSD Chris Bencharski...... Meadow Lake James Nestmann ...... Saskatoon Wayne Matt ...... Regina Cody Geiger ...... Moose Jaw Ron Koenig ...... Unity Yves Descottes ...... Regina Curt Orth ...... Langenburg

132 Conscience Protection – ACTION PLAN

Brother Knights, the Conscience Protection Campaign continues onward albeit it has been thwarted to a degree by the present covid-19 pandemic as well as due to the shuffling of the Provincial Health Ministers by Premier Scott Moe. It is somewhat like having to restart the effort, in part, due to not knowing whether the newly appointed Health Ministers have been apprised of the Campaign by the previous Health Ministers. Furthermore, we cannot be assured as to how many of the current Sask. Party MLA’s are aware of the Conscience Protection Campaign!

What is being requested/encouraged herein is for each Knight of Columbus Council in Sask., wherein there is a Sask. Party MLA in the District, to either write a personal letter on behalf of Council Members or utilize the preprinted letter on the site you will be utilizing to manage the task of requesting and encouraging Sask. Party MLA’s to open their hearts and minds to putting forth Conscience Rights Legislation for Health Care Professionals in Saskatchewan.

To begin you are asked to go onto the following site – https://www.canadiansforconscience.ca/saskatchewan

Once on the site you can access some reading material and watch a video wherein Health Care Professionals indicate their opposition to participating in euthanasia and assisted suicide or having to make referral for such. Thereafter you are asked to send either the preprinted letter on site or a letter composed by your Council to the local Sask. Party MLA which then is automatically sent onto the Minister of Health and Premier Scott Moe.

To assist Councils who would wish to compose their own personal letter, the following specific points may help you in your efforts:

• We are deeply disappointed that the Government has chosen to ignore the 15,000+ letters presented to the Honorable Health Ministers on May 29, 2019 wherein we had asked the Government to commit to passing legislation to protect conscience rights of Saskatchewan Health Care Professionals from having to participate in ‘MAID’ against their conscience. There were a number of Health Care Professionals who had participated in signing letters and participating within the Campaign. • The Federal Government has expanded the euthanasia Law, without first reviewing it as previously promised, making euthanasia less restrictive so more people, even those not having a terminal illness, can access it. With euthanasia being made available to more people there will be increased pressure on Medical Professionals to participate in spite of their personal consciences. • Some members of the Sask. College of Physicians and Surgeons have indicated their desire for Doctors to be required to “refer” patients for euthanasia or actively participate in euthanasia.

133 • Using the example of having a son or daughter desiring to pursue a career in the Medical Field and having to adhere to the Professional Code of Ethics as determined by the respective Governing Body; would that son or daughter be able to enter into a Medical career if the particular Profession he or she wishes to enter has as a pre-requisite that a student will be expected to participate in ‘MAID’ in one way or another? If the student would have conscience objection to such participation, could they enter the Medical Field? • An Angus Reid Poll of 804 Saskatchewan residents was conducted in December 2019 for which results indicated 86% of those online residents supported Legislation protecting “conscience rights” for Health care professionals in Saskatchewan.

Thus, Brother Knights, whether you send the preprinted letter or one that you compose together as a Council, please do take the necessary time to send your Council’s request onto your local Sask. Party MLA urging them to put forth this very essential legislation.

Let us also pray to St. Joseph for the success of this endeavor.

Vivat Jesus,

Gerald Wiegers

134 Saskatchewan State Council Nominations Committee Report April 11th, 2021

Role of the Nominations Committee The role of the Nominations Committee is to prepare a report for delegates attending the Sask. Virtual State Convention scheduled for Friday, April 16th and Saturday April 17th. The final report will be circulated to the delegates prior to the State Convention.

Nominations Committee Members Because of the unprecedented times resulting from measures to stop the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus, the Supreme Board of Directors has directed that the Constitution, Laws and Rules as well as State Bylaws governing State Conventions be suspended and that appropriate, practical measures be used instead. • The physical, in-person State Convention has been cancelled and replaced by a Virtual Convention. • This year’s nominations committee was appointed by the State Deputy and is composed of the two Most Immediate Past State Deputies and three Grand Knights who have committed to attend a Virtual Zoom Meeting.

Members of the Nominations Committee are:

Chris Bencharski, Immediate Past State Deputy, Meadow Lake Council #5259—Chair of the Nominations Committee Brian Schatz, Past State Deputy, Campion College Council #15955- Regina GK Rejean Houle, St. Gerard’s Council #2031-Yorkton GK Dexter Cote, Father Michel Council #5248- Lampman GK Arnel Mendoza- San Lorenzo Ruiz Council #11429, Saskatoon

The Nominations Committee has received the following names for positions of State Officers for the 2020- 2021 Columbian year.

State Deputy – Joe Riffel, St Augustine Council #10587, Saskatoon State Secretary – Larry Packet, Davidson Council #5384 State Treasurer – Marte Clement Nogot, San Lorenzo Ruiz Council #11429, Saskatoon State Advocate – Greg Dozorec, Bishop Budka Council #5419, Regina State Warden – Agnel George, St. John Paul II Council #17900, Regina

Delegates to the Supreme Convention Supreme Convention is planned to be held in Denver, Colorado August 4-6, 2021. There is a chance that the physical/in- person Supreme Convention could be cancelled due to the Covid-19 coronavirus. There will still need to be a Supreme Convention which would be held Virtually in a city in Saskatchewan selected by the State Deputy. Information to the delegates will follow, after the State Convention, whether the Supreme Convention will be Virtual or in person in Denver, Colorado.

The three automatic delegates to the Supreme Convention this year are State Deputy Joe Riffel, Immediate Past State Deputy Chris Bencharski and State Secretary Larry Packet.

135 The Nominations Committee has received the following nominations for the position of Insurance Delegates. An election will be held for 2 Insurance delegates.

• Al Dion, St. Agatha Council #9761- Shellbrook • Ron Koenig, Unity Council #5707 • Curt Orth, John XX111 Council #6182- Gerald • Adrien Piche, Mary Mother of the Church Council #11888- Saskatoon

Below are the bios of those who have placed their name for nomination as Insurance Delegates.

Bio for Al Dion April 3, 2021 I would like to put my name forward as a delegate for the 2021 Supreme Convention. I have been a member of the Knights of Columbus for 34 years and have held various positions such as Recorder, Financial Secretary and Grand Knight of Council 9761. I have held positions with Bishop Albert Pascal Assembly #2875 as Faithful Navigator and Captain. I have been the Round Table Chair for the past 5 years as have enjoyed working with the State Officers, District Deputies and Grand Knights in Saskatchewan to maintain our goal of 50 Round tables for each year. I moved to Shellbrook from Sarnia Ontario in 2001 and have been actively involved with the Parish as a lecturer, commentator and greeter and was the Chair of the Parish Council during the change over to having a Parish Pastoral Council and Parish Financial Council. I am on the Shellbrook Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department and am a Medical First Responder for the last 18 years. Thanks, Al

Bio for Ronald Koenig

Ronald Koenig Joined the Knights of Columbus in Unity in 1985. He immediately became an active member of Council 5707 Unity. In 1986 he accepted the position of Financial Secretary which he held until June 2016. He also accepted the position of Support of Life Director. He is now completing his third year as District Deputy District 14.

He joined the fourth degree, Fr. Schweers Assembly, #1425, in 2006. In 2008 he took on the position of Faithful Comptroller, which he still holds today

In 1981 he became involved in setting up the first ever rural early childhood intervention program in Saskatchewan, now known as the West Central Early Childhood Intervention program based out of Kindersley Saskatchewan. He chaired this organization for its first five years. This was a model program and now we have similar programs that cover the entire province of Saskatchewan.

Having a son that is mentally challenged, he realized that a Special Olympic program was a need in the community. In 2001, he started up a Special Olympic program in the community. He was chairperson for this organization for 10 yrs. Ron and his wife Lucy received the Bob Pedde Memorial Award for 20216-17 from special Olympics Sask.

In 2004, he agreed to be on the board of the Seniors Lodge Project, now known as Parkview Place. He was involved in the last days of construction and start up of the facility. He remained on the board until the facility was in operation.

He has farmed all his life on the family farm, worked at Sifto Salt for two years, 5 years as Maintenance Supervisor at Unity Union Hospital and 12 years as A Crop Cultivar Evaluation Assistant Technician with Agriculture Canada

He has been married to his wife, Lucy for 52 years. They have raised a family of 4 boys, and have two granddaughters and six grandsons.

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Bio for Curt Orth

Please allow me to introduce myself to you. My name is Curt Orth, a member of the John XXIII Council, Gerald. I joined the order in 2003, taking my 2nd, 3rd and 4th degrees in 2004

I was the Grand Knight of my Council 2008 – 2010 achieving Star Council. I was District Deputy 2011 to 2017, achieving Star District. At the same time, I was the Regional Membership Director. In 2017 I was instrumental in reactivating the Father Francis Wandler No. 1652 Assembly, Moosomin and served as Faithful Navigator. I am again, since 2008, Grand Knight of my Council.

The Knights of Columbus has meant a lot to me and my wife Susan. We value it very much as a Catholic family, fraternal service organization and share the values of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. It is also very meaningful for me to be in solidarity with our Priests.

I have attended the Supreme Convention as an elected delegate 2008 in Quebec City, 2011 in Denver and in 2015 in Philadelphia.

Bio for Adrien Piche I was born and raised in a little hamlet called Albertville, SK. where we still have the family farm north east of Prince Albert. After graduating from high school, I worked for Pepsi Cola for 3 years selling and delivering pop. Then I moved to Saskatoon in 1973 and started working for Palm Dairies and was employed there for 27 years. When the dairy closed, I was forced to look for another job at 48 years old and found employment at Saskatoon Transit where now I have been retired for the last 4 years having been there for 17 years. I had been a shop steward for 15 years and was part of the union executive for the last 8 years being responsible for many activities within the union which had been assigned to me to coordinate while keeping the other executives up to date. I was part of a Christian community called People of Praise for 12 years and involved in different forms of leadership until it folded. I have also been part of a Christian Slo-Pitch league for the last 38 years, been president for 20 years and currently am an umpire for the last 18 years. I became a Knight of Columbus 17 years ago and quickly got involved with my council. I was advocate for 2 years, treasure for 5 years, Grand Knight for 3 years, a district deputy for 7 years being responsible for over seeing 6 Knight of Columbus councils in the city and the country. I am also a 4th degree Sir Knight for the last 13 years and had been the faithful purser for the last 7 years, I am now in my first year as Faithful Navigator, also I am one of the editors of D'Arcy McGee Assembly newsletter for the last 8 years. I am also part of Saskatoon Knights of Columbus Chapter and for the last 10 years have been its treasurer. I also was asked to move to Columbia Place which is owned by the Knights. I have been the first responder for the last 12 years and have been the secretary for K.C. Charities for 8 years and now I am managing one of our buildings owned by K.C. Charities on 20th Street West for 2 years now. I am also involved with my church at Our Lady of Lourdes Church and have been part of Parish Pastoral Council for the last 10 years. I also am part of the refugee committee for the last 12 years and I have also been training our Altar Servers at the church for the last 20 years. I am a communion distributor and an usher almost every Sunday for the last 25 years. My late wife Rose and I had been married for 33 years and I had one son Jason who passed away 4 years ago, I have a daughter in law Cindy and 2 grand daughters. For 14 years my late wife was at Sherbrooke Nursing home. In January of 2021 I got engaged to a wonderful Filipino lady at Columbian Place and planning to get married this June. I have been a born-again Catholic Christian for the last 50 years and was part of the Charismatic renewal for an exceedingly long time. I believe that Jesus Christ was born a new in my heart and has been my strength for all these years and I give thanks to Him for his goodness to me. It is because of Jesus Christ that I love my church and all that he has allowed me to be part of, and the great work which he is doing in me. God, Bless You All, Adrien Piche

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Associate Delegates – An election will also be held for 3 Associate Delegates. One nomination was received for Associate Delegates. All those who are not elected as Insurance Delegates are eligible to place their name for nomination as Associate Delegates. We have 1 nomination for Associate Delegates:

JAMES EMPEY

My name is James Empey. I am honoured to be nominated for this opportunity to represent my council and my province. It is humbling to me that my fellow brothers feel I have done enough to deserve this chance to participate in the 2021 Supreme convention. I have always had great respect for the Knights as an organization. When I joined the Bishop Budka 5914 council in 2016, I felt welcomed like I was family. I saw an opening to be a part of something greater than myself. I spent a great deal of time assisting with our council's, 50th anniversary program. That year I received my 3rd degree Knighthood. Early in 2017, I assisted with my first state convention, by organizing the children's program here in Regina. In my first year of eligibility, I was elected to the Chancellor position. Early in 2018, I was nominated by my council to attend my first state convention. I saw how proud those brothers were that got selected to attend the Supreme convention that year, I was hooked and wanted that for me. In 2018, I was elected to Deputy Grand Knight. I was watching and learning lots, I even presided over a couple of meetings. In 2019. I attended my second state convention. Later that year, I was elected to be the Grand Knight. In 2020. I attended my third State convention. Later in 2020, I was elected to a second term as Grand Knight. I attend as many Regina Chapter meetings as I can. This state convention in 2021 will be my 5th convention that I have participated in, in the 5 years I have been a Knight. I feel a strong sense of pride to be serving the Knights and to have my opinions validated. My group of brothers have been very trusting and supportive, in making our council successful. Successful in making our parishes, communities and the Knights better as a whole. I am a family man with a beautiful wife and two amazing children. They have seen what the Knights means to me and are very supportive. They have attended conventions and participated in several Knights programs with me. Myself and my family are very proud to accept this nomination. Thank you and God bless. VIVAT JESUS, JAMES EMPEY

Chairman’s Notes Curt Orth attended Supreme Convention 3 times and attended the Virtual Convention last year. Ron Koenig attended last year’s Virtual Convention. Al Dion, Adrien Piche, or James Empey have not attended a Supreme Convention. *Nominations for all positions of State Officers and for delegates to attend Supreme Convention will also be accepted from the floor during the Virtual Convention Nominations Session.

Vivat Jesus,

Chris Bencharski- iPSD/Nominations Committee Chairman

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In the Footsteps of the Father”

As we gather, virtually, for the 99th Saskatchewan State Council Convention, we reflect on our accomplishments and achievements of the past year. Without a doubt, this past year is unlike any other. We call it unprecedented. We are in unsettled times. Most definitely we have experienced fear caused by the unknown. Yet at the same time, we have experienced fear and anxiety caused by the reality that friends, family and even some of us have become sick and some have died. And all of that has caused us to do things differently.

With the hope and expectation from the vaccination, we long for a return to the “new” normal. But even with the vaccine, there continues to be problems with supply and safety. And then there are variants. The CoVid-19 is mutating, more contagious and affecting younger aged people without immune compromised systems.

The Knights of Columbus is a “Catholic, Family, Fraternal, Service Organization founded by a Parish Priest 139 years ago, upon the principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism.

There was a need for the Knights of Columbus in 1882. There is as great a need for the Knights of Columbus in 2021!!!!

We must be an organization with strong, healthy and active Councils meeting the needs of our Parish Priests, parishioners and community. We must give opportunity to our members to support our Parish Priests, to lead us out of this darkness. It is by walking in the footsteps of the Father that we will be doing what is normal, what will save us from what ails us.

The impact of the CoVid-19 coronavirus is yet to be determined, but it has been significant. Councils that have been active in “Leave No Member Behind” programs proudly report that they are surviving the 2020 pandemic and in way thrived. They have connected with their members, parish priest, parishioners and community. They have found ways to be fraternal. They have found ways to be united. They have found ways to be charitable. And as a result, their Council remains active and healthy. Not as active as they used to be, or would like to be, but active and healthy nonetheless.

It has been a pleasure to be sharing this vital work with PSD Chris and to have the opportunity to discuss with so many Councils. Thank you, State Deputy Joe, for placing your trust in us to do this work.

For us humans 2020, and now 2021 is unlike anything we have seen before us. Yet, it is not the time to abandon our Father. It is not a time to not be a witness to Jesus. It is the time to walk in the footsteps of the Father and Leave no Neighbour Behind!!!

May God Bless you and your Councils with the courage and fortitude to be the men and families that can be counted on, now and into the future.

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