For many years we had the privilege to include in our State Council the participation of the Hispanic population in the State of Tennessee.  A few years back, our Brother Bill Gunter (Past State Deputy) said the encouraging words to create the Hispanic Membership.  Since then our organization has been actively involved in recruiting Hispanic Brothers to our Order.

The Hispanic Membership has been growing at a slow pace, but growing; most of all due to the involvement of District Deputies and Grand Knights.  We had the privilege of visiting several cities in Tennessee where the Hispanic population has been visible and we have given presentations to them in order for them to join our organization.  The Hispanic culture is rich in our faith as Catholics and we cannot ignore such faith.  Father Michael McGivney blessed us all by creating something to help each other in many different ways.

Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism are the principles of our order.

Charity: For those who are in need of health, be it the loss of a loved one, the physically and mentally challenged, and many others with different needs, including our Hispanic Brothers.

Unity:  To build the Kingdom of God together in action and in prayer, including our Hispanic Brothers.

Fraternity: To work together as brothers and sisters for the well-being of the parish and the community, including our Hispanic Brothers.

Patriotism: To honor our country in peace or at war, fighting side by side for the common goal of liberty and freedom, including our Hispanic Brothers.

In the past years and months we have had the honor of opening our hearts and friendship to the Hispanic population; therefore, we need to continue working to accomplish a legacy for our great organization of the Knights of Columbus.

I was lonely and you welcomed me.  I was lonely and you became my Brother.

Luis A. Bustillos
Hispanic Consultant

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Fourth Degree Exemplification Held on April 4, 2009 (East Tennessee)	06/06/09
New photos have been added to Council 3537's Photo Album	06/06/09
Assembly 1084 held a 4th exemplification on May 16, 2009 and sent photos to share	06/06/09
Council 11074 (Lewisburg) Is having it's First Annual BBQ - Golf Tournament on August 29th 2009 at Henry Horton State Park. This is open to all councils	04/05/09
Assembly 2162 4th degree Exemplification Photos from February 14th 2009
Updated Council photos in the photo gallery	03/17/09
Updated council News and Events page
Council 6099 has given us the opportunity to see how they put together a New Member Welcome Package.  This information can help your councils create your own packages.

News For Knights "The Year of the Volunteer"

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Support the Knights of Columbus cause for Father McGivney.
Visit this website www.fathermcgivney.org for more information.

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Veterans
Check to see if you qualify under new rules for VA health care.  www.va.gov/healtheligibility.  If you have any enrollment or eligibility questions, call
1-877-222-VETS (8387)

VA eligibility rules change Monday, June 15, 2009, making it easier for more Veterans to enroll in VA’s health care system.

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State Council Activities 

 

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The 2009 Tennessee State Convention Photo Album is now on-line

The photos from the 2009 State convention have started coming in and we have put together an album for your viewing pleasure.  I will be adding more photos as I go through them and if you have photos you would like to share from the convention please send them to: webmaster@kofc-tn.org

Click here to go to the photo album

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In The News

 

Knights of Columbus give Gift of Hope to Pregnancy Center

 

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