July 2007

Grand Knights Message:

I would like to start off by thanking all of the Officers and members who made the 2006-2007 fraternal year a success. Through the effort of all the members of the council, we were able to achieve the Supreme Council Star Award, the Quick Start Membership Award, and the Columbian Award. This year, at the Michigan State Convention, your council was one of three councils, state wide, honored for achieving the highest percentage of new members brought in this fraternal year.

I would like to extend a special thank you to your Past Grand Knight, John Iannotti, without whom these honored recognitions could not take place. Additionally, a special congratulations to our District Deputy and membership Director Frank Roche who received his Century Club membership. Membership in the Century Club is achieved when an individual member sponsors 100 new members who become a Knight of Columbus. As part of the recognition for becoming a member of the Century Club, each year at the State Convention new members are presented with a blazer.

And finally I would like to extend my congratulations to your 2007-2008 Fraternal Year Officers. I look forward to working with all of the members to continue the past successes our Council has achieved. With the continued support of all the members, we should be able to continue our legacy of success and support within the parish and community.

Vivat Jesus!

Mark L. Palmer

Grand Knight

Congratulations to the 2007-2008 Fraternal Year Officers

Council Elections were held June 12, 2007. The results of that election is as follows:

When you get a chance, extend your congratulations to your Brother Knights who were elected for this fraternal year.

“Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work. “

Vince Lombardi

Council Family Picnic

Remember to mark your calendar! Sunday August 5 Brian Malover has graciously opened his house again, and will be hosting the Annual Council Picnic. Please bring a side dish to pass. Brian’s address is:

478 Trinway Dr. Troy, MI 48085

News from the State Convention………

The 2007 Michigan State Convention produced a significant change to the way each council will operate. Based on the input from you, the 2 council representative, along with a majority of the other delegates throughout the state, voted to increase the per capita tax by $2.00 per year. What that means to the council is that we now must send $10.00 per member to the state to offset the operating expenses they incur. The council is responsible for paying the per capita for each member, even if that member has not paid their dues. As you can see, we can quickly run into a financial difficulty if we continue to cover those members who have not paid there dues. Please make every effort to pay your dues on time.

Happy Birthday!!

July Birthdays:

Thank you

A special thanks to all who helped with the farewell reception for Fr. Heppen and Fr. Maka, Sunday June 24 2007. Through your hard work we made this a memorable event.

Also a special thank you to all who helped Fr. Liberty with the St. Jude Block Party, Sunday July 9^th.

Officers Installation

A reminder that the 2007-2008 Officers Installation will be held in the Church Tuesday August 14, 2007 7:30 PM. Officers should report no later than 7:00 PM. All members are invited and a reception will follow in the Conference Center.

Pledge of Allegiance

I Pledge Allegiance - I Promise to be faithful and true (Promise my loyalty)

to the flag - to the emblem that stands for and represents

of the United States - all 50 states, each of them individual, and individually represented on the flag

of America - yet formed into a UNION of one Nation.

and to the Republic - And I also pledge my loyalty to the Government that is itself a Republic, a form of government where the PEOPLE are sovereign,

for which it stands, - this government also being represented by the Flag to which I promise loyalty.

one Nation under God, - These 50 individual states are united as a single Republic under the Divine providence of God, "our most powerful resource" (according to the words of President Eisenhower)

Indivisible, - and can not be separated. (This part of the original version of the pledge was written just 50 years after the beginning of the Civil War and demonstrates the unity sought in the years after that divisive period in our history)

with Liberty - The people of this Nation being afforded the freedom to pursue "life, liberty, and happiness",

and Justice - And each person entitled to be treated justly, fairly, and according to proper law and principle,

for All. - And these principles afforded to EVERY AMERICAN, regardless of race, religion, color, creed, or any other criteria. Just as the flag represents 50 individual states that can not be divided or separated, this Nation represents millions of people who can not be separated or divided.

Kids On the Go

Just a reminder that we will be attending the Kids On The Go Kick Off. The Kids On The Go Organization is one of the recipients of the 2007 MI Drive, as voted on  by your council. The event will begin at 9:30 AM on Friday July 13, 2007. The location for this years event has changed, due to a renovation project at St. John’s Oakland Hospital. The 2007 Location is:

Assumption Cultural Center,

21800 Marter Rd., St Clair Shores, MI 48080

Mary’s Children

Regina Angelorum Circle #1426 Columbian Squires put on a Cookout for the members and families of Mary’s Children, Friday June 22, 2007. As one of the recipients chosen by your council to receive a portion of the  proceeds from the 2007 MI Drive,  a check was presented to assist those who are most in need.

Visit our Web Site

Make sure to visit the council’s web site to keep track of our busy schedule.

http://www.kofc12408.com

Meeting Reminder

If you have not been to a meeting in a while, here’s an opportunity to have a say so in the operations of the council. Our meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. A listing of meetings for the following months follows:

Meetings are held in the Conference Center located in the Plaza with Yaya’s Chicken, on Woodward Ave. Just North of the Church. Park in the Northwood Church Parking lot and enter through the rear of the building. It is mandatory that you present a current membership card to enter the meetings.

Right to Life News

Mother and Unborn Baby Care crisis pregnancy center needs our help. The center, run by Sam and Juliana Mannino, provides ultrasounds and support services to Mothers who are facing an unexpected pregnancy, in an effort to encourage them to keep their babies instead of killing them.

The Center is in need of the following items:

• Newborn Sleepers and clothing (0-3 months)

• Diapers size 1, 3, and 4.

Please support our Brother Knight and the lives of those babies his organization saves each day.

News submissions are invited from all our Brothers, Officers, Directors and

Committee Chairs to be included in our newsletter.

Address all information to:    

Mark L. Palmer, 1774 Keats Avenue, Madison Heights, MI 48071

(248) 588-3469    (248) 282-5179 FAX    Email: mark_l_palmer@hotmail.com

Advertising / Circulation

Brian H. Malover

Malover Ink, Inc.

330 E. Maple Rd., Suite I

Troy, MI 48083-2706

(248) 616-0990   Fax (248) 616-0303

Email:  maloverink@aol.com

Council  Meetings

Our meetings are held in the Church Conference Center.

North of the church in the commercial strip center, across Northwood Blvd. Near Ya-Ya’s Chicken.

Park in the Northwood parking lot and enter thru the rear of the building.

Meetings are the 2^nd & 4^th Tuesday of the month

At 7:30p

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Our Little Flower

Published by

 Knights of Columbus

National Shrine of the Little Flower

Council No. 12408

A Parish based Council

2100 West Twelve Mile Rd.

Royal Oak, MI 48073

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When you visit www.kofc.org, our official website, spend some time on the insurance portion of the site.  This will help keep you well versed on this fraternal benefit offered to all members.

 Vivat Jesus

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