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IMPORTANT REMINDERSDouble check that all the councils in your•district submitted their Annual Survey ofFraternal Activity (#1728).Review each council’s progress toward•earning the Star Council Award.If you have any questions during your term,•please send an e-mail to dd@kofc.org.

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RELIGIOUS FREEDOMSTILL UNDER ATTACK

From June 21 - July 4, the United States Conferenceof Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will host its annualFortnight for Freedom under the theme, “Freedomfor Mission.” The Church, that is, each Catholic, hasbeen given a mission by God, and we needauthentic religious liberty to be free to live out ourmission. If your council plans a local march or rally forreligious freedom, order Knights of Columbusreligious freedom signs (13”x 20”) from the SupplyDepartment. The signs say “Respect ReligiousFreedom” (#10041) and “Defend the FirstAmendment” (#10042). Order on-line atknightsgear.com by searching for “religious freedomsign,” or send a Supply Requisition (Form #1) bymail or fax (1-800-266-6340) to the SupplyDepartment. The cost is $10 per 100 signs, whichincludes shipping and handling.For prayers, a fact sheet, graphics, suggestedsample activities, and other campaign resources,please visit the USCCB’s Fortnight for Freedomwebsite: www.fortnight4freedom.org

COUNCIL ELECTIONSElection of council officers is quickly approaching.Section 128 of the Laws of the Order indicates thatofficers are to be elected by ballot at a regularbusiness meeting held between the first day of May,up to and including the fifteenth day of June.Section 128 also states that college councils mayelect officers at a regular business meeting heldbetween the first day of March, up to and includingthe first day of June.Immediately after the election of officers, the financialsecretary should report the officers-elect to theSupreme Council using the Member ManagementApplication located in Officers Online on the Knightsof Columbus web site or by using the Report ofOfficers Chosen for the Term (#185).

STATE CONVENTIONSHave the councils in your district elected theirdelegates to their state convention? If the councilwould like to submit a resolution to the state councilfor consideration during the convention, have theydrafted the resolution, approved it by a vote of thecouncil members and sent it to the state secretary?Have councils in your district completed andsubmitted the proper material to the state programdirector for program award consideration? Pleaseremind councils to complete these tasks quickly astime is running out.

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FATHER’S DAY AFFIRMATION OF WEDDING VOWSCouncils should partner with their parishes in sponsoring a Father’s Day Affirmation of Wedding Vows during orimmediately following all Masses celebrated the weekend of Father’s Day, June 18. During these events, Knightsand their wives — along with all the married couples of the parish — will have an opportunity to affirm theircommitment to their marriage vows and bear witness to the importance of Christian marriage as the building blockfor strong families and parishes.After the event, councils should host a reception to thank each couple for their witness to marriage. Some councilsmay wish to hold a brunch or supply simple light refreshments; others may wish to supply wedding cake in honorof the ceremony.When planning the event, ask your pastor what time the Masses will be held that weekend and if he is able toprovide a brief catechesis to the parish, explaining the Catholic understanding of marriage and the strength of thesacramental bond.You should begin advertising the event by the end of May, assuring several weeks of promotion before June 18. Also,make sure there is a pulpit announcement the day of the event, inviting all married couples to participate.Resources for the event, including the Affirmation of Wedding Vows booklet (#30003), are available atkofc.org/fathersday. You might also distribute The Gift of Fatherhood (#10168), Knights of Columbus rosaries(Rose-1) or other CIS resources for families to use together. Councils can list the Father’s Day Affirmation of Wedding Vows as a Family program and Domestic Church activity ontheir Columbian Award Application (SP-7). For information, visit kofc.org/domesticchurch.

NEW COUNCILS INSTITUTED LAST MONTH District DD Name Jurisdiction Council # LocationI40 Yolando N. Barquilla Luzon South 16659 DBB, Cavite42 Jason Lynch Illinois 16660 Sugar GroveS62 Simplicio S. Tolentino Luzon South 16661 Banlic Calamba City, LagunaE06 Jolito P. Espejo Mindanao 16662 JRMSU - Katipunan College25 Joe Govea Texas 16663 Fort WorthL22 Rogelio P. Andama Jr. Mindanao 16664 Lasang, Davao City105 Gary Betz Texas 16665 Dallas196 Stephen L. Austin Texas 16666 Amarillo22 Abundeo Reponte Washington 16667 TacomaN06 Orlando C. Cabagbag Luzon North 16668 San Emilio, Illoco Sur.Q19 Alfredo P Hebrona Jr. Mindanao 16669 Katangawan, General Santos City Poland 16670 V144 Victor T. Tubesa Visayas 16671 Brgy. Cordova, Tigbawan, Iloilo Angelito J. Monares Visayas 16672 Brgy. San Jose, Lemery, Iloilo32 Anthony P. Colombo California 16673 Santa Clara36 John Cassano New York 16674 Westerleigh, Staten IslandE05 Ric L. Sarceno Mindanao 16675 Olingan, Dipolog CityL11 Jose Maria B. Jimenez, Jr. Mindanao 16676 Belisario Heights, Lanang, Davao City104 Reed A. Fontenant III Texas 16677 University of Texas - Dallas2 Martin J. Queenan Mil OS 16678 Daegu (Camp Walker) SK Ukraine 16679 Brody4 Stephen Little Nebraska 16680 University of Nebraska - Omaha106 Antonio R. Ty California 5137 Sierra MadreL21 Gil Omana Mindanao 16681 Brgy. Anonang, Karutina Dist., IgacosV175 Joel H. Carillo Visayas 16682 LezoR10 Joel R. Cadelina Mindanao 16683 Oblates Village, Cotabato CityR10 Joel R. Cadelina Mindanao 16684 Cotabato City2 Martin J. Queenan South Korea 16685 WonjuJ04 Jessie G. Tacandong Mindanao 16686 Patrocino, Claveria, Misamis Oriental86 Vladimir Rivera California 16687 North Hollywood30 Richard O. Dizon California 16688 St. Patrick’s Seminary - Menlo Park138 Gerardo G. Gamposilao Visayas 16689 Brgy. Salong, Kabankalan15 Stephen G. Schweyen Washington 16690 Seattle91 James E. Sloan Wisconsin 16691 Superior4 Edgar Nacar British Columbia 16692 Vancouver163 Eugene T. Banias Visayas 16693 Brgy. Yating, Pilar, Capiz33 Bernard R. Nie Iowa 16694 Lost NationP02 Emmanuel C. Tuyan Mindanao 16695 Kibudoc, Matalam, CotabatoP02 Emmanuel C. Tuyan Mindanao 16696 Lampayan, Matalam, Cotabato12 Frank Gesek New Hampshire 16697 Hanover94 William D. Mizell Texas 8374 Sam Houston State University - Huntsville165 Luther De Asis Visayas 16698 Poblacion, Panitan, Capiz