Brother Knights,

At our business meeting last night we approved an effort to remember our deceased brother, Jerry Burkey, who was so instrumental at SetonFest through the years.    Jerry was always a personal "sponsor" of SetonFest (at the "Saint" level) contributing dollars as well as his many hours.   

We want to list Jerry as a sponsor this year -- and we'll raise the dollars so his name can be listed as a "Saint" ($250-499) or as an "Angel" ($500 and up).    The Council voted to match parishioner or Knight contributions up to $250.   We believe it's very likely the total raised will exceed $500.   

Time is obviously short and details haven't been worked out.   But look for information both in the church bulletin,  K of C emails, and possibly a contribution box at the SetonFest table in the commons.    Any amount, large or small, will help.    With the Council willing to match up to $250 we should be able to raise several hundred dollars -- a big boost for SetonFest and a wonderful way to remember Jerry.   

Thanks and Peace,

SK Mark Peterson
Grand Knight

Brother Knights,

Many of you are wanting or needing a yellow K of C tee shirt -- so we're going to order some right away, in time for Seton Fest. This is the same yellow tee shirt you see us wearing.  There is a minimum order of 25 (cost of $10) and with at least 50 the price will be $9.00.    

I will be ordering either 25 or 50 depending on the email response I get from you.   You can pay when you pick it up.

All you have to do now is......
    a) would you like a tee-shirt?
    b) what size?  

I wear a Large and it fits fine (I'm 5'11" and 180).  If I receive fewer than 25 responses I'm still going to order them next week and will fill in the remaining order with Large and XL.    

Thanks and Peace,
SK Mark Peterson
Grand Knight

Brother Knights,

Our July business meeting will be next Wednesday, July 2nd, at 7:30 p.m. in the Upper Room. All Knights are encouraged to attend.

7:00 p.m. Rosary in the Day Chapel, prior to business meeting. Are there any volunteers to lead the Rosary next week? Let me know if you have an interest.

Note: The June minutes are attached to the email sent to your email account. 

SK Mark Peterson
Grand Knight

Order’s insurance program gets highest rating for 33rd consecutive year.

New Haven, CT - June 20, 2008 - For the 33rd consecutive year, A.M. Best Company has given the Knights of Columbus its highest financial rating, A++ (Superior).  A.M. Best is a worldwide rating and information agency, which conducts in-depth analyses and issues reports about the fiscal stability of insurance companies.
In its 2008 affirmation, A.M. Best cited the Knights of Columbus' "strong fraternal and insurance presence within the Catholic communities in the United States and Canada, its strong risk-adjusted capitalization as measured by Best's Capital Adequacy Ratio and the Order's consistently positive statutory operating results."

The report also stated that "the Order has a strong affinity with its large membership base through its charitable works and competitive portfolio of life insurance and annuity products."
Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson said that A.M. Best's A++ rating "confirms the wisdom of our careful investment policies in turbulent economic times, and of our adherence to our original mission of providing Catholic families with security and stability through top quality life insurance products." During the past decade, the amount K of C insurance in force has doubled to more than $67 billion.

The Knights of Columbus is an international fraternal benefit society and the world's largest lay Catholic organization with more than 1.75 million members.  Last year members of the Knights of Columbus donated more than 68 million hours of volunteer service for charitable causes, and contributed more than $144 million to charity.

Next Wednesday, June 18 -- Social Meeting 7:30 p.m. -- Upper Room.    Join us for refreshments, snacks and fellowship!