January - The 3rd Annual Freethrow Championship for our Council had a nice turnout. We had 19 boys and girls come out to compete and we collected 22 canned goods for Project Hope. Bob Baker wanted to especially thank Bill Kustes, Jim Cirillo, Rick Fears, and Joe Hafner for their help.
And here is a list of the winners.
Boys Age 14 - Travis Higdon Girls Age 12 - Olivia Baker
Age 13 - Bradley Davis Age 10 - Madison Turner
Age 12 - Ray Steilberg
Age 11 - James Wheatley
Age 10 - Matthew Cundiff
The winners will go on to compete in the Regional and State Competitions. We will keep you posted on how they do and good luck to our winners.
March - St. Francis de Sales Assembly #3228 worked with the Ancient Order of Hibernians and coordinated the participation of the Knights of Columbus in their annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sat. March 12th. Brother Knights represented our Assembly and Council along with other Councils from through out the state.
McKune Council 14471 was the host council for State Free-Throw Championship in 2011 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Gym on Saturday March 19th . Brother Knights and families drove in from all over the state. The event was well attended and a good time was held by all.
McKune Council would like to congratulate Travis Higdon, who won his 2nd Championship representing the council at the State Free Throw Championship. Travis reached the state level by winning the council competition and the regional competition both held at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel.
Congratulations Travis.
April - Brother Knights raised money for Charity with a Flower Sale. We also assisted The Ladies Auxiliary with their Yard Sale. Both event were a fund raisers for our charitable donations that we make to the community during the year.
June - Brother Knights assisted Mt. Carmel with their Picnic in June. The Knights of Columbus helped to prepare much of the food for the picnic volunteering in the cafeteria and the food booth. The Council also worked their own booth, which raised funds for the parish.
July - Brother Knights assisted Blessed Teresa of Calcutta with their Picnic in July for the 3rd year in a row. Knights of Columbus helped to prepare much of the food for the picnic volunteering in the Food Booth.
August - Brother Knights from both Newman & Monsignor McKune Councils worked at St. Joseph’s Orphans Picnic for the 3rd year in a row. Knights of Columbus donated their time in the Tool Booth as well as making a cash donation to this worthy cause.
The Knights assisted the DeSales High School soccer program with their Trivia Night. The event raised around $2,000 for the team and $500 for the Knight’s Scholarship Fund.
October - Brother Knights from both Newman & Monsignor McKune Councils held a motorcycle ride. The Knights of Columbus donated their time to raise nearly $3,500 for Wednesday’s Child.
Brother Knights raised $2,150 from selling K of C football tickets. The funds go the State charities program to be donated to deserving organizations helping the needy through out the state.
November - Brother Knights participated in many outings in our annual Tootsie Roll Drive. The Knights of Columbus donated their time to raise $5,206 to help mentally challenged children.
Our Council also held Trivia Night to raise money for our Scholarship Fund. We raised over $1,200 give out in scholarships for 2012 to deserving students seeking Catholic education.
December - Brother Knights assisting making St. Nicholas Academy Gala a success by donating their time to provide concessions for the event. The Council donated $500 back to the school from the concession sales.
The Council also raised $160 for the Kentucky Heavenly Pennies Program to support vocations. We also contributed $1,300 to support seminarians this year.
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