State Advocate
Brothers,
First and foremost, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected and severely impacted by Hurricane Matthew. It is my hope that this edition of the Tar Heel Knight finds you and yours doing well in your part of North Carolina, and that your hard work and dedication to the Knights of Columbus is truly making a difference in the lives of those you serve.
As Manon and I travel throughout the state, we continue to be impressed and humbled by your fraternalism and hospitality. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts.
Indeed the last few months have been very busy months, and there is no let up in our sights, as my fellow State Officers and I will be visiting councils throughout the state, for the purpose of recognizing their hard work and STAR Council achievement. Congratulations to all STAR Council award winners!
As a reminder, those required to complete the Supreme youth protection training via Praesidium’s Armatus will receive an email, with a username and password and instructions for completing the training. If you are a Grand Knight, Faithful Navigator or Youth Leader at the Council level, this training is mandatory. If you have not received your username and password, please email Supreme at youthleader@kofc.org or by calling the K of C Safe Environment Program line at (203)800-4940 and request your username and password.
As Election Day quickly approaches, I am reminded of a quote by Martin Luther King Jr., which stated "Our lives begin to end, the day we become silent about things that matter". Don't forget to VOTE on November 8, 2016, as bad officials are often elected by good citizens who do not vote.
Manon and I wish you and your families a Happy Thanksgiving. We all take so much for granted and are blessed in so many ways. May we be grateful each day and recognize the love of God in everything He has given us, and we remember in a special way, those less fortunate.
Brothers, I look forward to seeing you soon. Until then, Go Make a Difference!
Vivat Jesus,
JC Reiher
State Advocate