1. The Knights of Columbus The Monsignor David M. Stotenbur Council 7237 DeWitt, Mi

2. The Knights of Columbus Chartered October 2 nd, 1881 in New Haven Connecticut They sought strength in solidarity, and security through unity of purpose and devotion to a holy cause: they vowed to be defenders of their country, their families and their faith. Now are the largest Catholic Family fraternal service organization

3. David M. Stotenbur Council 7237 Chartered February 8 th, 1979 at Catholic Community of St. Jude Parish in DeWitt Currently at 329 members Council meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 8pm in the community center.

4. Our Principles Charity-First Degree “Knights of Charity” Unity-Second Degree Fraternity-Third Degree Patriotism-Fourth Degree The Fourth Degree Color Corps is the most visible sign of the Knights of Columbus to the general public

5. Memorial Chalice and Paten presented to widow and/or family after passing of Fourth Degree Sir Knight. Engraved with Sir Knights name and date of death St. Francis Assembly 2982

6. Our Website: http://home.catholicweb.com/dewittkofc/

7. Our Knights of Columbus Insurance Program The primary mission: To protect families from financial ruin caused by death of provider AAA rating from Standard and Poors Guaranteed Life Insurance Program Orphan Benefits Term Insurance Guaranteed Annuities Long Term Care Insurance

8. Yearly Fundraising Projects Lenten Friday night fish dinners Millionaire Party Fundraiser Events Fathers for Good Dinner Targeted fundraisers for specific projects

9. Charitable Functions Tootsie Roll drive to raise money for local agencies that serve the Developmentally Disabled Pro Life functions Summer Scripture Keeping Christ in Christmas Coats for kids Blankets for kids Kellie Sebrell Memorial Dewitt Trail Run Special Days Camps Red Cross Blood Drives

10. Church support functions Monthly Rosary after 8:30 am mass, first Sunday of the month Corporate Communion Financial support for our baptismal font Financial support for several building maintenance projects Bishop Albers Trust Fund Support for Seminarians

12. Support of Youth Activities Boysville The Holy Cross Children Services childcare and family preservation agency Annual Free throw contest Annual College Scholarship Vacation Bible School Youth Jamboree Shinsky orphanage project

13. And, we play! Golf league Softball team Bowling team Family Fun Nights Lugnut’s game, Euchre, summer picnic

14. What We Believe We believe in Jesus and his teachings We believe in the sanctity of life, from conception to natural death Believe in “One Nation Under God” We are the protectors of the Church We support our bishop, priests and religious

15. The Knights, and……………….. As knights, we don’t only make a difference because we can We make a difference because we must. To continue to fulfill this mission, we need one thing. We need you.

16. Interested in joining? Call Greg Pratt at 669-3418