Father John Arens Council #9678

KNIGHT OF THE YEAR

At the May 13th Council meeting Paul Rusanowski was awarded the Knight of the Year Award for his efforts this past year leading the Council in coordinating and working food events such as the Fish Frys, Soup Suppers, Sunday Breakfasts, and Pulled Pork Dinner.

COUNCIL DONATIONS

At the May 13th Council Meeting, a check for $1,500 was given to the Azura Veterans Coalition. These funds were from Council event proceeds during Q3. The check was accepted by Azura Executive Director Nicole Pogue. Grand Knight Dan Halloran presented the check along with Council Community Director David Campbell.

In addition to the Azure Veterans coalition, donations were distributed to Holy Cross Hospice ($125 from WHAT NOW books), and St. Joseph Youth Camp ($200) recently.

COUNCIL 9678 APRIL ROAD CLEANUP

With 10 volunteers, Council 9678 completed its 1st of two annual road cleanups for 2025 on Wednesday April 9th. This resulted in collection of 22 filled trash bags, a tire, and a broken-up cabinet. Pictures of this activity can be found in the 2025 Photo gallery.

FIRST CUF EXEMPLIFICATION HELD BY COUNCIL 9678

The first Charity, Unity, Fraternity (CUF) Ceremony conducted by Council 9675 was held on Sunday March 16th at St. Stevens Great Hall. This Exemplification is a ceremony to bring Knights from the 1st to the 3rd degree level in one ceremony. The five Knight candidates that participated in this ceremony were Doug Zundel, Joe Marr, Don Erickson, Phillip Calvillo, and Rubin Chairez. A photo from the ceremony is shown on the left. Additional pictures can be found in the photo gallery.

For the Good OF The Order Requests

At the Nov2024 Council meeting, GK Halloran suggested that Knights fill out a card containing names of members who need prayers said for them. By downloading, printing, filling out the card, and turning it in prior to the meeting, it removes potential spelling errors when verbal information is given during the meeting.

GOOD OF THE ORDER form can be downloaded HERE