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For Immediate Release - 12/2/09
State soccer challenge winners

To: State Deputy James Kelly, Worthy State Officers and Brother Knights
From: Raymond Brewer, State Youth Director
Re: State soccer challenge results

We had an increase in participation again this fall for the state Soccer Challenge, which is a true testament to the brother knights we have in our state and their dedication to the children of their parish.

Our numbers, however, could have been better. We still had a high percentage of councils who failed to recognize this event.

Here is a list of the winners. Medals will be ordered and delivered to Grand Knights for presentation during mass or CCD.

I would like to personally that Dave Ryan in the Las Vegas area for his efforts in this project. Dave did everything from booking a facility, setting up the nets and cooking hot dogs for participants. Dave is our State Advocate and it is refreshing to see a state officer show this much interest in youth activities.

Also, thanks to Harry Rhea and the brothers in Ely. Year in and year out, these brothers have the highest numbers of participants.

Please keep our children in your prayers. They are our future Knights.

10
Boys — Diego Ibwra, Christ the King Council No. 14144, 205 points
Girls — Sofia Hall, Sacred Heart Council No. 1340 in Ely, 185 points

11
Boys — Cobi DeLeon, Christ the King Council No. 14144, 170 points
Girls — Allison Romero, St. Viator Council No. 8282, 180 points

12
Boys — Jake Martin, Christ the King Council No. 14144, 180 points
Girls — Paige Tarr, Christ the King Council No. 14144, 245 points

13
Boys — David Vidimos, Nevada Council No. 978, 160 points
Girls — uncontested

14
Boys — Patton Evers, Sacred Heart Council No. 1340 in Ely, 305 points
Girls — uncontested

For Immediate Release - 9/15/09
MEMO: STATE WIDE NOTICE : STATE OFFICE CHANGES AS OF 1 Oct. 2009

My Brother Knights,

It is with deep regret that I have accepted the resignation of the Worthy State Secretary John O’Rourke. Brother John has served the order in many positions over the years. He is a faithful member of the Fourth Degree. Brother John has been the state warden, state advocate, state treasure and has been the secretary for the past three years. In addition John is an active participant in degree ceremonials and his home council, 11029. He notified me on Saturday, September 12th that due to “extenuating circumstances, my priorities have and need to change… I cannot in good conscience devote the necessary time to the State Secretary’s position”.

Brother John is a class act, he has taken it upon himself saying, “It would be unfair to you and to the other state officers for me to continue.” John has always placed the order above self and he will be deeply missed as our State Secretary.

In order to insure continuity of the state council I have offered the position to each of the state council members by sonority of position, neither the state treasure or state advocate could accept the position at this time for numerous reason. Our Worthy State Warden has accepted and will be as of October 1, 2009 the State Secretary.

In order to fill the position of State Warden I have contacted the District Deputies in order of service. Worthy District Deputy of District 10, Brother David Briggs has agreed to accept the position and will be the state warden effective October 1, 2009. He will continue to be DD for District 10 for the remainder of the fraternal year.

I extend all of my and the other state officers best wishes to Brother John in both his personal and order future. I extend a hardy welcome to Brothers Pat and David as they embark on their new duties.


In Christ,


James “Jim” Kelly
State Deputy
Nevada Jurisdiction

For Immediate Release - 8/23/09
Canceled - Aug. 29 Installation of Officers 5693, 11029 & 13691

For Immediate release

The Installation of Officers for August 29th, 2009 at St. Francis de Sales has been canceled until further notice.

Vivat Jesus,

J.J. Lynch
District #9
District Deputy

For Immediate Release - 8/4/09
ACTION ALERT - Health Care Reform Bill
From the 127th Supreme Convention

Contact Congress - Health Care Reform
will Subsidize Abortion

The U.S. House and Senate are expected to vote after Labor Day on health care reform legislation that could result in the largest expansion of abortion since Roe v. Wade.

In July, committees in both the House and the Senate approved bills that would result in the federal funding of abortion on a massive scale. The committees rejected amendments that would have prevented federal funding of abortion.

The House and Senate will be on recess during the month of August, and Senators and Congressmen will be in their home districts taking the public's pulse on health care reform.

August could be the most important month in the history of the pro-life cause.

This August, every Knight of Columbus should urge his representatives in Congress to oppose any health care legislation unless specific amendments are added to prohibit abortion subsidies. Therefore, members of the House should be asked to support the Stupak Amendment. Members of the Senate should be asked to support the Hatch Amendment. All lawmakers should be asked to OPPOSE the health care legislation unless these amendments are added.

We urge you to:

• Attend public events / town hall meetings to let your representatives in Congress know your opinion.

• Call the local and Washington offices of your senators and congressman.

For contact information for your senators and congressman, go to the National Right to Life Committee website at http://www.nrlactioncenter.com

For Immediate Release - 7/08/09
Nevada's Newest Council is Council no. 14820 at Saint Sharbel Mission

Brother Knights and Ladies,

With the Support of Fr. Nadim Abou Zeid and the efforts of District Deputy #10 Dave Briggs, I am proud to announce that the Supreme Council has notified me that the newest council in the State of Nevada is Council no. 14820 at Saint Sharbel Mission in Las Vegas.

Vivat Jesus,

Jim Kelly SD

For Immediate Release - 7/08/09
Memo: Added info / Healing Mass Thursday, July 9th at St. Sharbel's

Some added information, There is a filming crew that will be at this Mass, they are doing a documentry to be braodcast in the the lebanese community thoughout the world. They will be spot lighting Fr. Nadim and his career and accomplishments. There are many, many accomplishments brought on by this wonderful priest and pastor or St Sharbel Mission. Also acting Grand Knight, of our newest Council #14820. It would be great if some of our Brother Knights could show up and make a nice showing. Fr. Nadim is all about Family and if any of you could make it, that would be great for our Order.

Dave Briggs DD10

p.s. Hope to see some of you there! Thanks!

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There will be a Healing Mass Thursday, July 9th at 8:00 a.m. sponsored by St. Sharbel Church.

Among a contingence of special travelers from Lebanon, is a man named Raymond, who in 1995 had an apparition from St. Sharbel. Raymond will share his story and will pray individually for healing with those wishing to participate.

All Knights, their Ladies, families and friends are encouraged to attend.

Saint Sharbel Mission Catholic Church is located at 10325 Rancho Destino Road in Las Vegas. Please plan to attend.

Wayne Bieniasz, PSD

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