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COATS FOR KIDSCold weather iscoming and manychildren face theprospect of goingwithout a warmcoat. Providing kidswith warm coats isthe goal of theCoats for Kidsprogram. Councilsthat fulfill all therequirements ofthis “featuredprogram” will fulfilltwo requirementsof the Communitycategory for theColumbian Award.Councils can purchase high-quality, brand newwinter coats for boys and girls. Coats are availablein boxes of 12 (boys or girls) and contain thefollowing youth sizes: 2 small, 4 medium, 4 large and2 extra-large. Prices are $215.90 per box ($20.00 cap shipping) inthe U.S. and $346.95 CA per box (includingshipping) in Canada. Teen coats are also availablefor $283.90 ($20.00 cap shipping). This fraternal year, a limited supply of light weightcoats will be available in cases of 24 of a variety ofsizes (again either boys or girls) ranging from size 8for boys and 7/8 for girls all the way up to size 18 forboys and 14/16 for girls. Prices are $319.70 per box($20.00 cap shipping).All coats should be ordered through knightsgear.com(Canadian Knights can order through knightsgear.ca).For more information, visit kofc.org/coats.

IMPORTANT REMINDERSK N I G H T S O F C O L U M B U S - 1 C O L U M B U S P L A Z A , N E W H A V E N , C O N N E C T I C U T

ReminderN O V E M B E R 2 0 1 8District Deputy

Are each of the councils in your district current•with their Supreme Council assessments?If a council in your district did not participate in•any of the suggested Order-wide activities(Charitable Outreach Week, Church Drive)during October, now is the time to meet with thecouncil’s leadership team.Continue planning for your upcoming district•Mid-Year Membership Meeting.If you have any questions during your term,•please send an e-mail to dd@kofc.org.

KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS POSTER CONTEST

The “Keep Christ in Christmas” Poster Contestallows young people to engage their creative talentswhile remembering the true meaning of Christmas.

The contest is opento young peopleages 5-14 anddivided into threeage groups.Encourage councilsin your district toconduct thisprogram as a way tointroduce theKnights ofColumbus to thefathers of

contestants who may be potential candidates formembership. Council officials should order theprogram kit via Supplies Online. Don’t forget topromote the contest and contact schools toparticipate.

NEXT WEBINARThe next webinar on “Retention throughRelationships” will take place on Tuesday,November 13, 2018 at 8:30 p.m. Eastern. Visit kofc.org/webinar to register today or keep an eyeout for an invitation in your inbox. Encourage all of thefraternal leaders in your area to attend this webinar!

DISTRICT DEPUTY RESOURCESPlease visit www.kofc.org/en/members/resources/state-deputy-district-deputy-resources.html to viewresources to help you perform in your role as DistrictDeputy.

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NEW COUNCILS INSTITUTED LAST MONTH District DD Name Jurisdiction Council # Location16 John Muldoon Illinois 17110 Chicago109 John "Andy" Goza Texas 17111 Dallas9 Manuel Acevedo Jimenez Mexico South 17112 Chilpancigo, Guerrero58 Willi R. Meyer Ohio 17113 Grand RapidsL58 Joseph R. Pino Luzon South 17114 Lucena CityS15 Rolando Cervantes Mindanao 17115 Sta. Cruz., Butuan City8 Franciszek Florek Poland 17116 LimanowaJ20 Marlon Fidel D. Bonggay Mindanao 17117 Cagayan de OroR02 Leonardo M. Mendez Luzon South 17118 Romblon. Romblon150 Edwin V. Antonio Visayas 17119 Lapaz, Iloilo City (St. Therese MTC College)129 Hans Monod de Froideville California 17120 MurriettaU11 Agustin C. Luna Mindanao 17121 Maharlika, Hinatuan, Surigao SurE08 Jolito P. Espejo Mindanao 17122 Piao, Roxas Zamboanga del NorteS21 Emiliano V. DeChavez Mindanao 17123 Mabuhay, Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur3 Rolando L. Juanillo Hawaii 17124 Honolulu10 Timothy F. Hall North Carolina 17125 DurhamI04 Virgilio L. Esma Luzon North 17126 SBMA, Olongapo CityA05 Roberto S. Monleon Mindanao 17127 Boalan, Zamboanga City5 Juan Gabriel Hernandez Gonzalez Mexico West 17128 Nochistlan de Mejia Zacatecas18 Larry A. Gaytos Illinois 17129 Chicago18 Albert Ustaszewski Arizona 1729 Somerton148 Eliezer G. Guiang Visayas 17130 De la Paz, Banate, IloiloM02 Alfredo L. Mahinay Mindanao 17131 Bangkal. Matanao - Digos CityT16 Ramonchito A. Soriano Luzon North 17132 Cudal, Tabuk City, KalingaA12 Jonathan B. Balambao, Sr. Mindanao 17133 Zamboanga City10 Michael Amparan California 17134 Sacramento21 Paul Zimmermann Wisconsin 17135 River FallsT16 Ramonchito A. Soriano Luzon North 17136 Pasil, Kalinga

2019 MARCH FOR LIFE/WALK FOR LIFE EVENTSThe annual March for Life will be held on Friday,January 18, 2019 in Washington, D.C. The event willbe held in observance of the 46th anniversary of theU.S. Supreme Court’s infamous Roe v. Wadeabortion decision. Knights from throughout the nationare encouraged to participate in the march along withtheir families, brother Knights and other parishioners. History was made at the March for Life inWashington last year as the President, VicePresident, and Speaker of the House all contributedto the event. The March for Life continues to growand Knights are needed now more than ever tocapitalize on this positive momentum. For March forLife information, call 202-234-3300 or visitmarchforlife.org. For information about the Knights'involvement, please visit kofc.org/marchforlife. Fordetailed program information, please visitwww.kofc.org/en/programs/life/marches-for-life.htmlKnights on the West Coast can join pro-life events inLos Angeles at OneLife LA (onelifela.org) and theWalk for Life San Diego (sandiegowalkforlife.org),both on Saturday, January 19th, and in SanFrancisco at the 15th annual Walk for Life-WestCoast (walkforlifewc.com) on Saturday, January 26th.Check the March for Life website for information ondozens of other regional, state and local marchesbeing held throughout the country. If there isn’t onenear you, perhaps your council could start one!Philippine Knights hold Marches for Life in variouslocations throughout the country. These events areheld in late February and early March. Check with stateor local councils for march for life dates and locations.

In Canada, the National March for Life in Ottawa willbe held on Thursday, May 9, 2019. For information onthe National March, as well as times and locations ofprovincial marches, go to campaignlifecoalition.com. Council participation in, or sponsorship of, aqualifying March for Life or Walk for Life event fulfillstwo of the four Life activities requirements on theColumbian Award application (#SP-7). In order toqualify, councils must involve a minimum of 50Knights/family members.Councils needing “Choose Life” signs (#9341,available in English, French or Spanish) for theircontingent may order them through Supplies Online,the supply ordering portal available on Officers Online.As one of the most visible regional and nationalevents of the year for the Knights, Marches for Lifeare a wonderful way to help our Order grow. Invitefellow Catholic men who participate in the March forLife to join the Knights at kofc.org/joinus.