January 2021

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: FISH FRY HELP
We will need your help! The hours will be 5-7 PM, so we expect guys to work 4:30-7:30, since clean-up should be a lot easier. We also will be limiting the number of guys in the kitchen at all times.  We will ask for 25 - 30 men to sign up weekly and unless you have spoken with Greg Schockling or signed up, we would appreciate if you’re not on the list, try to sign up the next week.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: REGIONAL FREE THROW CONTEST
Winners from the District contest will travel to the regional contest on Sunday, February 21 at St. Pius X High School, Noon to 3pm. Volunteers are needed to help with parking, sanitizing, drink servers, scorers, registration, and ball handlers. This year the contest will extend for regional winners to qualify for State FT scoring. Masks are required. Contact JD or Edward to volunteer.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: KC STATE CONVENTION
The council will host the Galveston-Houston hospitality suite at the convention if we are allowed. We need a staff of volunteers to help in shifts to setup, serve drinks and food during the convention. There are also other opportunites to volunteer in shifts for several activities and events throughout the convention. You do not have to be a delegate to volunteer. Contact GK JD if interested in volunteering.

VOLUNTEER NEEDED: NEWSLETTER EDITOR
If you are interested in organizing and editing the monthly the Knight Rider newsletter, we need you! Must meet deadlines, project manage, edit, cut/paste, use MS Publisher or MS Word and coordinate articles. Contact GK for more info.

SPIRITUAL REFLECTION
Rays of Enlightenment will be held at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church on Saturday, February 13th from 8am to 5pm. The event will also be live streamed as well. Spots still available. Register online at https://saintfaustinachurch.org/. 

KC CALENDAR FUNDRAISER
We have distributed 737 calendars. We still need your help in selling calendars. If you need calendars or have money/tickets to turn in, contact Pete Curran, pcurran325@gmail.com or Nicholas Olache, nolache3@gmail.com to arrange for pickup.

KC TEXAS STATE CONVENTION
The KC state convention will proceed in Houston on Apr 30 - May 1 at the Hilton Americas Downtown. All knights in good standing are invited to attend any of the social and business activities. Spouses may attend convention social events. Registration will begin next week. Contact GK if interested in attending.

TEXAS STATE GRANT APPLICATIONS DUE MARCH 1
The State Education Grant deadline is approaching, March 1.  Application forms can be found on our web page: https://stlaurence.org/grant-program. Send in applications soon.Council 

BE A KNIGHT WEBINARS ARE BACK!!
We will host KC information webinars during Lent for men 18 years and older who want to join the council. Spouses are welcome to join as well! If you know someone who is interested in joining our council, please refer them to our web page at https://stlaurence.org/kc11343 for dates and times.

MEMBERSHIP DUES 
Please pay your dues online at the KC Store (stlaurence.org/kc-store) or you can send a personal check. Annual member dues are $40. Send your check to FS Greg Schockling, 3203 Williams Glen Dr., Sugar Land, TX 77479 or call Greg at 832-588-4021 if you have questions. Remember your dues help offset state and supreme per capita payments.

FREE FIRST YEAR MEMBERSHIP
Supreme is offering FREE Online Membership for one year in commemoration of the of our beloved founder Fr. Michael J. McGivney's beatification. This special offer is good between now and June 30th. Interested prospects should simply visit kofc.org/joinus, complete the membership application and enter promo code MCGIVNEY2020.

STATE CHARITY PINS 
We have the new State Charity pins for sale. Cost is $20. To get your State Charity pin, to place your order or contact FS Greg Schockling. Visit our website to see the design. This is a limited item so don't delay in getting your pin.  We also have old charity pins for sale for $5 (plus service fee if online purchase). Photos of the pins are on the website.

ORDER YOUR COUNCIL SHIRTS, APRONS AND CAPS 
We have posted the price and photos of the items on the webpage. Click HERE to read the ordering instructions and list of items to order. Contact Bob Sabol at bsabol@stillmeadow.com to place an order for Polo shirt, long and short sleeve shirts, aprons, caps and t-shirts. Orders must be paid in full in advance.