YOUTH ACTIVITIES
7 Youth Activities
7.1 Columbian Squires
It is often said that the future of our country is our youth. The same comment can be said
of our Knights of Columbus Order. The perpetuity of our Order depends on the new
members and their creativity.
We in New Jersey, as in all jurisdictions, have a great opportunity to promote a program
that embodies all of our Catholic values and at the same time instills these values in our
youth. That program is the junior order of the Knights of Columbus - The Columbian
Squires.
The Most Reverend Thomas J. Walsh, Archbishop of Newark had the notion of this
junior order and presented it at the annual meeting of the Supreme Council held here in
New Jersey, in 1922. The Most Reverend Walsh said, “If the Knights of Columbus will
take care of the growing boy, then the boy grown into manhood will take care, not only
of the Knights of Columbus, but of the Church and the nation as well.” His
encouragement for youth development has endured time and remains just as relevant
today.
This is an impressive motivation for we Knights, knowing we can contribute guidance
and support to those who will become such a significant part of our country’s future. The
Columbian Squires program was designed to parallel the Knights of Columbus and its
immediate objective of developing each member’s leadership abilities.
Brother Barnabas McDonald F.S.C., founded the Columbian Squires in 1925 under the
authority of the Supreme Council, Knights of Columbus at the 43rd annual meeting of the
Supreme Council. Brother Barnabas, a Christian Brother devoted his entire adult life to
the welfare of young men.
The Columbian Squires is the official youth organization of the Knights of Columbus. Its
purpose is to improve the character of its members through participation in a four-point
program. These points are
• Spiritual
•
Circle
•
Service
•
Membership
The Squires also provide young men with the opportunity for development of their
leadership abilities through the main chair offices and chairmanships available within the
organization. Participation in the squires program results in a well-rounded background in
preparation for the future.
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Eligibility Requirements
All candidates must be Catholic males and must be within 12 to 18 years of age. A
minimum of 10 candidates is required to start a Circle. Circles are sponsored and
supervised by either a council or an assembly.
Sponsorship
A Knights of Columbus Council must vote at a regular meeting and approve of the
sponsorship of a Circle. The Council must assume direct responsibility for the proper
conduct of the Circle, and assure that the Circle adheres to the Rules and Laws of the
Order and provide sufficient number of counselors for the proper supervision of the
Circle. The Council must file a “Notice of Intent to Establish a Columbian Squire Circle”,
form 457, found in the appendix.
Council Advisory Board
The Circle advisory board consists of the Grand Knight, Father Prior and Chief
Counselor, and acts as auditors over the Circle. Advice is provided through the Chief
Counselors assigned to observe committee activities and regular Squire meetings. A
knight serving as counselor strives to develop in the Circle’s members a sense of service,
which is at the heart of true Catholic leadership. Members of the Circle develop
leadership skills and attitudes in the operation of their circle and in the planning and
implementation of a broad-based program of spiritual and membership activities.
The following abridged copy of the Columbian Squires Circle Operations Manual and
Executive Leadership Guide prepared from Supreme’s manual numbered 498NC is
provided for your reference. This information will show you how the Squires Circle
program parallels our Knights of Columbus Councils and prepares our young men for
service to our church, communities and strengthening our family units. Also, it provides
an alternative to our young men to meet challenges of life that seem to be attacking our
very core principles. In addition, this very fine organization can build leadership, be a
source of future members, and provide a forum for the young to do their thing. A bound
and complete copy of Supreme Manual number 498NC should be obtained for a
complete presentation and for your council advisor from Supreme Council, New Haven,
CT.
The Purpose of the Squires
“The Columbian Squires program was developed to enhance a young man’s opportunities
in life - a chance to receive the leadership training and moral guidance needed to succeed.
With so many different types of organizations for young men in today’s world, what
makes the Squires different? This is a Catholic organization that builds character and
develops leadership.”
The above paragraph is taken directly from the Columbian Squires Circle Operation
Manual and Executive Leadership Guide (498-NC). It gives you the most important
reason for starting a Squires Circle in your council. It is a Catholic organization. There
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are many other wonderful and worthwhile activities for young men in our schools and
local communities. Sports oriented programs that are available to him are countless.
They all help to build responsible young adults. However the big difference is that the
Squires program builds responsible Catholic adults.
Officers of a Squire Circle
The following is a brief description of the offices and duties of a Squires Circle. The
similarity to our council officers is no coincidence. It is proven that an active Squire
Circle in your council is a great training ground for future leaders in the Knights of
Columbus.
The Chief Squire
The Chief Squire is the chief executive officer of the circle. He presides at all meeting,
selects members to chair each of the four permanent committees, and is an ex-officio
member of each committee. He also appoints the marshal and sentry, as well as an arm
captain and pole captain to assist during ceremonials. He is responsible for the conduct
of members during meetings and other activities. The chief squire should conduct
monthly officer meetings to discuss issues for presentation at circle business meetings.
He should be familiar with Robert’s Rules of Order and parliamentary procedure.
Deputy Chief Squire
In the event a Chief Squire is unable to execute his duties, through sickness or otherwise,
the Deputy Chief Squire assumes all duties and responsibilities of that office, such as
presiding at circle meetings and acting as an ex-officio member of all committees. The
Deputy Chief Squire may also be appointed by the Chief Squire to serve as chairman of
special committees.
Like the Chief Squire, the Deputy Chief Squire should be completely familiar with the
rules of parliamentary procedure. As “second-in-command”, he should keep current with
all facets of committee work and with the Chief Squire’s long range planning schedule.
He is the “eyes and ears” of the Chief Squire when the Chief Squire is not able to be
present.
Notary
The Notary keeps a record of the proceeding of all circle meeting, and is responsible for
keeping the State Circle and Supreme Council Department of Fraternal Services informed
of the circle’s status. He handles correspondence with circle members, with other circles,
with State and Supreme Councils and with other organizations or individuals. The
Notary is required to keep an attendance record of all meetings. He also maintains an
inventory of all circle equipment and ceremonial paraphernalia.
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BURSAR
As the circle’s treasurer, the Bursar collects and deposits all initiation fees, annual dues
and income from fund-raising projects. After receiving approval by a majority vote of
members, he pays by check all bills for expenses incurred by the circle. The bursar also
prepares a current record of the circle’s finances on a monthly financial report, which he
presents during the business meeting. At each regularly scheduled meeting, the bursar
accounts for expenses and income, showing evidence of deposit of collected funds. He is
also responsible for handling petty cash.
As you can see, these offices are in direct parallel to council chair officers. There are a
few more positions that are similar but slightly different then that of a council. They are:
Father Prior
Article VI, Section 1 and 2 of the laws and Rules of the Columbian Squires states that the
spiritual guidance of a circle be placed under the direction of a priest, called the Father
Prior, who is appointed according to the rules established by the ordinary of the diocese
in which the circle is located. In some cases, he is appointed by the Chancery Office; in
others, by the council chaplain. Or he may be asked to take office by the Grand Knight
or the Pastor. The Father Prior is the only counselor who is also a circle officer and able
to vote. A Father Prior
• Serves as chaplain of the circle and, if possible, oversees all of its
religious activities
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Serves as the circle’s spiritual activities committee counselor
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Acts as the circle’s spiritual advisor
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Counsels and advises the Squires in personal and religious matters
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Coordinates spiritual activities with the priests of the other parishes if the
need arises and the spiritual committee requests assistance.
If a priest is unable to serve as Father Prior on a full-time basis because of pastoral duties,
the circle should seek a counselor to oversee activity planning and execution in his
absence. Although a lay counselor is unable to say Mass or administer the sacraments, he
could still supervise the work associated with most activities.
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Chief Squire Appointments
There are various appointments that the Chief Squire makes. They are
• Marshal
•
Sentry
•
Arm Captain
•
Pole Captain.
They all have duties primarily involved with the conduct of investitures (squires degrees).
In smaller circles, the Chief Squire may appoint different squires to serve temporarily in
these capacities, rather than making a permanent officer appointment. A chief squire
may then rotate these positions so that everyone in the circle has the opportunity to
participate in these offices.
Committees
There are four standing (permanent) committees:
• Spiritual
•
Service
•
Circle
•
Membership.
The Chief Squire appoints chairmen. Each chairman selects squires as committee
members with the approval of the Chief Squire.
Circle Counselors
The grand knight of a sponsoring council will appoint a Chief Counselor. He will work
with the circle officers, at first making sure they understand their duties, and then
teaching them how to fulfill them. He then stands back and allows them to learn by
doing. The Chief Counselor will work with a group of counselors (one for each standing
committee) to help teach and guide the squire officers and chairmen to carry out their
responsibilities in an organized and efficient manner. The ultimate success or failure of
the circle is not the responsibility of the counselors, but of the Chief Squire, his officers,
committee chairmen and circle members.
This has been a short introduction to the workings of a Squires circle. This information
has been taken from the COLUMBIAN SQUIRES CIRCLE OPERATIONS MANUAL
AND EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP GUIDE (498-NC). If you are interested in starting a
new or reactivating a dormant circle in you council area, please order this manual from
Supreme. Also, please contact the NJ State Squires Chairman listed in the state directory,
he will be happy to answer any questions you may have concerning the program.
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Columbian Squires Program
State Chairman
Peter Briody
144 Bergen Ave.
North Arlington N.J. 07031
201-991-8890
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7.2 Free Throw Contest
The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest is open to all boys and girls ages 10 to 14
as of January 1st of the year of competition. Each
council will award a winner to each boy and girl in
each age category. The winners of the council
tournament will advance to the District Tournament.
The District winners advance to the Regional
(Diocesan) Tournament.
The Regional winners
advance to the State finals, where the state champions
in each group will be crowned.
The Grand Knight along with his General Program
Director and Youth Chairman should select a Council
Free Throw Contest chairman early in the Columbian
Year.
The Free Throw chairman will make
arrangements (date, time, location, don't forget a
snow date) for the Council Free Throw Contest.
Council tournaments should be held in January. The
Free Throw chairman should order the Free Throw
Contest kit from Supreme Council in September using
the order form in the Council Report Forms Booklet
(#1436), or the electronic form on the Supreme
Website (www.kofc.org) Free Throw Kit (#FT-KIT).
Councils need to advertise their contest in their local church bulletins, schools,
newspapers and to area basketball teams. This should include the date, time, and
location, also the age groups and prizes.
All councils must report their council winners to their District Deputy by January 30.
District Deputies will schedule the District level competitions for early February. District
Deputies will advise their councils well in advance of the district competition to allow the
councils to plan accordingly.
The District Deputies must advise the Regional Coordinators of their District winners.
There is one Regional Coordinator for each diocese within the state.
The Regional Coordinators will hold the Regional Free Throw contests no later than late
February, allowing enough time for the regional winners to be reported to the State
Chairman.
Information concerning the names of the Regional Free Throw Contest Chairmen and the
dates and locations of the regional contests will be mailed to the Grand Knights.
Grand Knights and or Council Free Throw chairmen should accompany their winners to
the higher-level competitions.
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Free Throw Highlights
1. Select your Free Throw Chairman
2. Select your date and location (Include a snow date)
3. Contact your local schools, Scouting groups and churches to promote it
Free Throw Timeline
Council Free Throw:
District Free Throw:
Regional Free Throw:
January 2008
Early February 2008
Late February 2008
State Free Throw:
State Chairman:
Jim Poltrictzky
35 Ridge Road
Sayerville N.J. 08872
732-254-8896
[email protected]
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Council Free Throw Checklist
The following is a checklist for the Grand Knight and Council Free Throw Chairman when
organizing and running the Council Free Throw Championship.
Jul-Aug
Sept-Oct
Sept-Oct
Appoint a Free Throw Chairman
Order Free Throw supplies from Supreme
Secure Court
Dec-Jan
Council Free Throw to be held in January
Don't forget a Snow Date!
Notify Children of Council Free Throw Championship
Stager registration times, if needed
(don't have contestant waiting hours to participate)
Letter to schools with Council Free Throw information
Letter to local basketball leagues
Publish in church bulletins
Publish in community newsletters
Publish in local newspapers
Dec
Order Championship Trophies (do not give cash awards,
it can jeopardize their amateur status)
Before Free Throw Championship
Organize Scorers and Rebounders
One Scorer and Two Rebounders per basket
Organize Registrations
Have one or two registors
Arrange for Basketballs
Pick up Trophies
Pre-registration
Nice but not required, having a separate registration
causes additional time and efforts on the council
Day of Championship
Pick up Basketballs
Men's Basketball
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Female/Youth Basketball
Mark 12 ft Foul Line
Setup Registration table
Have one or two Knights register contestants.
Verify age of contestant
Setup Scorer's Table
can be Card Table or Desk
If scorer's table not used, have Clip Boards
outside foul circle with clear view of basket and foul
line
Setup contestants chairs (if used)
Outside foul circle
Setup chairs for Parents and Contestants not in age group
competing.
Do set chairs/bleachers behind the baskets being used.
Review Rules and Regulations with Scorers and
Rebounders
Remind Rebounders to stay outside Free Throw Lane
10 & 11 year olds shoot from 12 foot foul line and use
the female/youth basketball
Shooter can not cross foul line till ball reaches basket
or basket does not count.
Contestants
Register contestants
Verify Birth Certificate (This is a must)
Verify Age Group
Create Participation Certifications for each
Before Championship Begins
Welcome contestants
Review the Rules
Contestant get 3 practice, 15 free throws
Wish all good luck
Contest
Call Contestant
Review 3 Practice/15 Free Throws
Record Free Throws
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Do not let parents, children, others sit or stand behind
basket
Contest Complete
Present Participation Certificates
Identify Champions
Present Trophies
Notify Contestants of District Free Throw
Give letter with location, time, date and directions
After Contest
Send Score sheets to District Deputy
Announce the Council Champions via Press Release and
Church Bulletins
2006
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Jan 2, 1991
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7.3 Spelling Bee Program
The Spelling Bee once again will be a major activity in the Youth category. You
will receive schedules, dates and all the pertinent information in plenty of time to make
the necessary arrangement from the Spelling Bee Chairman.
The New Jersey Knights of Columbus Spelling Bee is held at the Eighth Grade
level and only certified eighth grade students will be accepted.
To locate schools in any county, contact the County Superintendent of Schools for
a copy of the School Directory, available to organizations upon request. A letter or call to
the Diocesan Director of Schools also will bring the same information on Catholic
Schools, with the name of the Mother Superior or Principal. We would like to have all
schools, Catholic, private and public, in a given area to have the opportunity of being
represented. The Diocesan Chairman should coordinate the councils in his diocese to
make sure that the same school is not invited to attend more than one Council Spelling
Bee, or may be omitted completely.
If you do not have suitable facilities for a contest of this sort, the schools usually
have auditoriums or rooms that are available in most cases for a non-profit type program
such as this. A word list may be obtained from local schoolteachers or sisters.
Participants in the State Championship Spelling Bee will be selected in the following
manner:
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Each council sponsoring a spelling bee will send its student winner to
compete in a county bee, to be arranged by the county coordinator. The
winner and three runners-up of each county bee will then be eligible to
represent that county in the State Finals. Council bees should be
completed by January 31, 2007.
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Grand Knights or Council Spelling Bee Chairmen should notify the County
Chairman of their intention to hold a spelling bee and date. The County
Chairman will contact all councils within his diocese and advise the
councils of the details of the County bee.
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Council student winners will participate in a County bee in the diocese in
which the council is located, regardless of the location of the student’s
home or school. County bees should be completed by February 28, 2006.
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The
State
Championship
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SUGGESTIONS FOR ARRANGING A SPELLING BEE CONTEST
A contest should have only two officials or judges; one to give the word and
define it, the other to judge this procedure and proper spelling. Many councils have
members who belong to school boards or Boards of Education who may act in this
capacity on an exchange basis with other councils. School principals, teachers, priests,
rabbis or clergy persons of other faiths are also very good judges.
⇒ Judges should be contacted well in advance so that they may acquaint
themselves with the rules and word lists. Five to six weeks is suggested.
⇒ Where council jurisdiction may overlap school districts, determination of
representation shall be determined by mutual agreement of the Grand Knights.
⇒ Councils should begin to plan in September / October for this event.
⇒ Councils should hold the council spelling bee contest in January
⇒ Councils are encouraged to provide small cash prizes, plaques, or certificates
to all winners and certificates to all participants.
⇒ Council winners will then compete in a County level Spelling Bee Contest in
February. The Grand Knight or council Spelling Bee Chairman should
forward their winner’s names and contact information along with number of
schools and students participating to the county coordinator for planning and
establishing the county level contest.
⇒ The grand prizewinners and three runners up of each of the county contests
will compete in the State Championship Spelling Bee Contest TBD
⇒ At the conclusion of the state contest, the Spelling Bee Chairman will forward
to the State Youth Activities Director the number of schools and the number
of students participating as well as the names of the local, county and state
winners.
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RULES FOR CONDUCTING A SPELLING BEE
The following rules will be used to conduct the Spelling Bee contest.
All of the following rules must be read to the contestants before the start of the
competition.
Eligibility
Only certified eighth grade students are eligible.
No exceptions can be made, as this will be on a statewide competition level.
Registration
All students must register before the start of the competition and provide name, address
and school.
Seating Position
At the time of registration, each student will draw a number at random for his/her seating
arrangement. This procedure speeds up the registration by eliminating the possibility of a
student holding back for a better seating assignment and to avoid being among the first of
the spellers.
Student To Stand, Give Name And School
At the beginning of the competition, each student will stand and introduce himself/herself
by speaking loudly and distinctly giving his name and school. This introduces each
participant to the guests and judges and helps to ease tension and from being
misunderstood during the contest.
Pronouncer Gives Word
If there are any questions, they must be clarified immediately. The student may ask if the
word is singular or plural, the tense of the word, the definition of the word, and if needed,
that the word be used in a sentence. An up-to-date dictionary should be available and the
publisher of the dictionary being used should be announced prior to the start of the
contest.
Once Attempted, The Word Must be Completed
Each speller is to be allowed sufficient time to think before attempting to spell the word.
The judge should caution the students not to be hasty at the beginning.
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RULES FOR CONDUCTING A SPELLING BEE, CONTD.
Two Minute Time Limit
As mentioned in the “Once Attempted, The Word Must be Completed” Rule, sufficient
time is to be given. The two-minute time period is to be started after the judge has given
the proper clarification. At this time, a practice round should be given and any mistakes
in form, procedure of spelling noted, but not charged against the student. An additional
judge, who may be chosen from the hosting council members, should act as the twominute timekeeper.
If Correct, The Student Is To Be Seated
If Incorrect, The Student Must Leave The Stage Or Area And Be Seated. The
judges Will Advise The Student of The Reason For Disqualification
It is suggested that parents or friends save a seat for the participants, if and when they are
eliminated.
Misspelled Words Are Not To Be Repeated
A word that is misspelled by one student is not to be given to the next student. This
misspelled word either may mislead or clue the next student as to its proper spelling.
Thus, a new word is to be given.
A Rest Period Is To Be Declared At The Judges’ Discretion
This is optional, not desirable, as both students and audience become tense and nervous
after a time. No more than 45 minutes to an hour should elapse before the judges declare
a rest period. A five-minute warning should be given to alert students to return to the
stage.
Finalists Are The Last Three (3) Students To Remain
When all but three (3) students are eliminated, an additional five-minute break should be
declared (contestants to remain in their places). At this time, all extra chairs may be
removed and finalists seated together facing the judges.
1st, 2nd and 3rd Place To Be Determined In The Following Manner
Each student, as before, is to be a given a different word as before, but if one student
misspells his or her word, they will remain in place until the round has been completed. If
the other two students are correct, the one misspelling the word will be declared the
Third Place Winner. If however, two students misspell their words in a given round, the
one who correctly spells his or her word will be declared the First Place Winner. THE
TWO REMAINING STUDENTS MUST CONTINUE AS BEFORE TO
DETERMINE THE SECOND AND THIRD PLACE WINNERS.
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RULES FOR CONDUCTING A SPELLING BEE, CONTD.
All Judges Decisions Are Final
Note: Where council jurisdictions may overlap school districts, determination of
representation shall be determined by mutual agreement of the Grand Knights.
State Chairman:
Thomas Moriarity, FDD
538 Third Street
Carlstadt, NJ 07072
201-935-1561
[email protected]
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7.4 Bishop Dougherty Scholarship
The Bishop Dougherty Scholarship Fund provides up to four (4) $ 1000.00 scholarships
for children, siblings or grandchildren of our fraternal brothers. The applicants must be
entering their freshman year in college.
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Applicants should obtain a copy of the application from the Grand Knight
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Completed application should be returned to the Grand Knight of the
sponsoring council by March 1, 2008.
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The Grand Knight will forward the completed application to the State
Chairman no later than April 1, 2008.
Councils are strongly encouraged to make contributions to the Scholarship Fund at any
time during the year. Contributions should be forwarded to the State Chairman with the
completed funds transmittal form.
Pledges to the Bishop Scholarship Fund
It has only been with the support of the councils such as yours that the scholarship fund
has been able to make these awards to the outstanding students. We ask for your support
by donating the following amounts.
BENEFACTOR
$500.00
SPONSOR
$250.00
PATRON
$175.00
Plaques will be awarded to benefactors, sponsors, and patrons at the State
Convention in May.
All councils donating to the fund will receive a beautiful certificate.
If you have any questions, contact:
State Chairman:
Michael Hess, FDD 5427 (Sallie)
423 Coolidge Avenue
Washington Township. NJ 07656
201- 666-0560
[email protected]
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Bishop John J. Dougherty Scholarship Fund
Pledge Transmittal Form
Council #___________ is proud to participate in the Bishop John J. Dougherty
Scholarship Fund by contributing as a:
______________ Benefactor $500.00 or more
______________ Sponsor $250.00
______________ Patron $175.00
______________ Other $______
Enclosed please find a check for our contribution.
___________________________, Grand Knight
Please make all checks payable to K of C Bishop Dougherty Scholarship and send to:
Michael Hess, FDD
423 Coolidge Avenue
Washington Township, NJ 07676
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BISHOP DOUGHERTY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Applicant:
• Must be a resident of New Jersey and complete the applicable sections having
his/her guidance counselor or other school official complete Section II and
forward the application to the sponsor’s council by March 1st. ( Failure to submit
a transcript will result in the applicant being eliminated.) The applicant need not
attend a Catholic high school or plan to attend a Catholic college or university.
School Official:
• Please report grade point average on a scale of from 1.0 to 4.0 and indicate
whether it is on a weighted or unweighted basis. If any of the categories are not
applicable, please so indicate.
Sponsor:
• Must be a member of the New Jersey Knights of Columbus and the father, brother
or grandfather of the applicant.
Grand Knight:
• Sign the application indicating your approval of the applicant and that the
sponsor is a member in good standing.
All applications are to be forwarded by the Grand Knight and received by April 1st.
Send completed applications and supporting documentation to:
Michael Hess, FDD
423 Coolidge Avenue
Township of Washington, NJ 07676
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BISHOP JOHN J. DOUGHERTY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Section I
Applicant:____________________________________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________________
Telephone: (____)__________ S.S.___________________ D.O.B.________________
Section II
High School:___________________________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________________________________
SAT Score: Math:________ Verbal_______
GPA: weighted ____ GPA: unweighted___
National Merit Scholarship Finalist _______
National Merit Scholarship Semi-finalist_______
National Merit Scholarship Commended Student ________
National Honor Society______
If the applicant is a member of a National Language Honor Society, please indicate
which one/s___________________________
Bloustein Scholar_________
Garden State Scholar_______
Arts Honor Society___________
Science League_____________
Mathematics League__________
Date:______________ Signature of school Official______________________________
Note: Copy of school transcript must accompany the application
Section III
Name of college:________________________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________________________________
Tuition and fees:________________________________________________________
Date:_________________
Signature of applicant:_____________________________
Important: Application must be submitted to the Grand Knight no later than
March 1st.
Sponsor:______________________
Relationship :_________
Council#______________
Membership#:__________
Signature of Grand Knight______________________ Date:________
(Please reproduce this form for additional applicants)
Rev. 05/04
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7.5 Eagle Scout Award Program
The New Jersey State Council wishes to recognize the accomplishment of every Boy
Scout who earns the rank of Eagle Scout. Eagle Scout is the highest rank that a Boy
Scout may attain. This recognition is accomplished through the local council.
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The program is simple to administer, easy to participate in and gives exposure to
the Council in its community.
There are two certificates provided to the requesting local Knights of Columbus council,
both 8 ½” by 11”, suitable for framing. The first is the State Deputy’s Proclamation,
signed by the New Jersey State Deputy. The second is the Supreme Council Award,
signed by the Supreme Knight and the Supreme Secretary with room for the signature of
the requesting Grand Knight.
The awards should be requested in writing or by email. Telephone requests will be
honored in emergencies. Please provide the Eagle Scout’s name, (first, last and middle
initial), troop number, town where the troop is sponsored and the address where the
certificates are to be sent. Send requests to State Chairman at the address below.
The committee will provide the certificates with only the Grand Knight’s signature
needed on the Supreme Council award.
Presentation
The Grand Knight, or his representative, should attend the Boy Scout Court of Honor
ceremonies to make the presentation. If this is not possible then time should be set-aside
during a council meeting for the presentation. Photographs should be taken and a press
release submitted to the local newspapers and our New Jersey State Council newsletter,
The Cavalcade.
We believe this program to be one of the best public relations tools that the New Jersey
Knights of Columbus has.
State Chairman:
George Lordi, FDD
107 Albert Drive
Parlin N.J. 08859
[email protected]
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7.6 Girl Scout Gold Award Program
The New Jersey State Council wishes to recognize the accomplishment of every Girl
Scout who attains the Gold Award. The Gold Award is the highest award that a Girl
Scout may attain in recognition of her efforts to improve herself and aid society at large.
This recognition is accomplished through the local council.
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The program is simple to administer, easy to participate in and gives exposure to
the Council in its community.
This award is a certificate provided to the requesting local Knights of Columbus council,
8 ½” by 11”, suitable for framing. It is signed by the New Jersey State Deputy and the
requesting Grand Knight.
The award should be requested in writing or by email. Telephone requests will be
honored in emergencies. Please provide the Gold Award winner’s name, (first, last and
middle initial), troop number, town where the troop is sponsored and the address where
the certificate is to be sent. Send requests to State Chairman at the address below.
The committee will provide the certificate with only the Grand Knight’s signature needed
on it prior to presentation.
Presentation
The Grand Knight, or his representative, should attend the Gold Award ceremony to
make the presentation. If this is not possible then time should be set-aside during a
council meeting for the presentation. Photographs should be taken and a press release
submitted to the local newspapers and our New Jersey State Council newsletter, The
Cavalcade.
We believe this program to be one of the best public relations tools that the New Jersey
Knights of Columbus has.
State Chairman:
George Lordi, FDD
107 Albert Drive
Parlin NJ 08859
[email protected]
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7.7 School Essay Program
The New Jersey Council Knights of Columbus Essay Contest is open to all New Jersey
students presently enrolled in New Jersey schools, grades 7 through 12.
Essay topic: “What it means to be patriotic.”
Essays must be typed double-spaced, or written legibly in ink. Essays should be limited
to 500 words or less.
Students may be assisted in research, but are honor-bound to write their own essays.
Essays should be submitted to sponsoring Knights of Columbus councils no later than
October 30. Each council will then select the best essays from each grade level and
forward the essays and the names of the council winners to the State Chairman. All
essays sent to the State Chairman should be post-marked no later than December 1. All
essays should be accompanied by a cover letter indicating the Grand Knight’s name,
telephone and council numbers. The state winner for each age group will be selected
from the council winners.
State winners will be selected by mid December for each age group.
Councils are urged to present their essay contest winners with an award, certificate of
merit, or some other suitable gift for presentation at a council or school function. It is
suggested that each participant also be given a certificate of participation.
The state essay contest winners in each grade level will receive an award of a $200.00
Savings Bond and a certificate of recognition.
State Chairman:
Bill Roberts FDD
96 Arch Street
Butler N.J. 07405
[email protected]
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7.8 Drug Awareness / Mental Health Program
At the start of his term, each Grand Knight should appoint a Drug Awareness /
Mental Health Program Chairman for the council. It will be his responsibility to
determine what human resources are available to the council – members who are experts
in this field, or are affiliated with law enforcement or education. Your programs should
be ones of education, making information available to as many groups and individuals as
possible. Many programs and organizations such as DARE, the National Council on
Alcoholism and Drug Dependence and the National Crime Prevention Council can
provide information that can be of valuable assistance to your programs.
Your council is also encouraged to participate in the “Knights of Columbus
Substance Abuse Awareness Poster Contest.” START PLANNING YOUR
PARTICIPATION IN THIS EVENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! Get your school
principals involved; ask them at the beginning of the school year if you can somehow
involve this program in their curriculum. BUT START PLANNING EARLY! The
contest’s goal is to encourage the creation of thought-provoking slogans and visuals by
young people for their peers to promote awareness of the dangers of substance abuse.
You can review the details of this contest in your “Surge with Service” manual. Posters
must be turned in to the state chairman by March 1st, no later. Grand Knights and District
Deputies will also receive details in the state mailings, and reminder timelines for all
youth activities will be published in the Cavalcade
Also, for those councils with a Squires Circle, please get our young men involved.
For ideas on this, contact the chairman below, or the Columbian Squires Chairman.
Each council is encouraged to file reports with the state chairman detailing the
programs run by each council. It is by sharing information about successful programs that
we might guarantee the future success of all such programs in the future.
State Chairman:
Andrew Savicky, Ph.D, FDD
312 Princeton Road
Glassboro, New Jersey 08028
(856) 863-8424
[email protected]
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7.9 Child ID Kits
During the fraternal year 2003-2004, the New Jersey State Council introduced the
Child ID Kit program. Pursuant to this program, a Council, Assembly, Federation,
Chapter, or Insurance Agency may order, at no charge, Child ID Kits from National
Child ID Kits in Franklin Square, New York. An order form is contained in this section
of the Grand Knight’s Manual, along with a sample logo, which may be placed on the
front of the kits. The advertisers whose ads will appear on the back of the kits pay all
costs.
These kits provide vital information on a child that can be given to police,
prosecutors, FBI, Sheriff’s Offices and other law enforcement personnel in the event a
child is kidnapped or is missing. The New Jersey State Council encourages all Councils
to participate in this program.
State Contact:
Raymond J. Lillie, FDD
184 West Hanover Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-3642
[email protected]
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. Free Registration Child I.D. Kits for Your Group
Agreement
and Authorization for National Child I.D. Kits to solicit sponsors
Enroll our organization to receive a minimum of 1,000 to 10,000 National I.D. Kits as a
no-cost program, sponsored by local advertisers obtained by National Child I.D. Kits
representatives.
National Child I.D. Kits shall solicit necessary advertising sponsors which shall
appear in print on this order if I.D. Kits and posters as its payment for said
materials. Undersigned agrees to distribute said Child I.D. Kits at no cost to public upon
receipt. This order is not subject to change or cancellation once accepted by National
Child I.D. Kits, wholly owned subsidiary of Student Lifeline, Inc.
Name of Organization
Street
City
State
Zip
(__________)_______________________(_______)___________________
A/C
Telephone
A/C
Fax Number
1000
5000
10,000/ other
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Approximate Number of Kits Required (No cost)
Date
______________________________⁄__X___________________________
Name of Individual Ordering
Signature
Administrator & Title (Please Print)
X____________________________________________________________
Signature for Approval to Solicit Sponsors
Print This Information on Front Cover of I.D. Kits
Name of organization _______________________________________
Other Information __________________________________________
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Please include enclosed photo/logo on front cover-mail
 Please send free Child Safety Posters with Kits
Include free Sirchi Fingerprint Ink Kit (removable ink) pad or  Non Stain Ink Strips
(for home use)
National Child I.D. Kits, wholly owned subsidiary of Student Lifeline, Inc.
P.O. Box 97, 922 Hempstead Tpke; Franklin Square, NY 11010
1-800-543-3829
Studentlifeline.com or FAX to: 516-327-0805
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7.10 Special Olympics
The New Jersey State Council has for the past many years undertaken the sponsorship of
the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. This honor is shared by the
Wakefern Food Distributors (Shop Rite), the line organization of the Police (PBA, FOP,
PAPD PBA), and the State Police STFA.
The Law Enforcement Torch Run is coordinated by Police Agencies throughout the state
and include Federal Officers (FBI, DEA, ATF, CUSTOMS, and INS), State Officers
(Troopers, Marine Police, Parole, and Correction Officers), County Officers (Sheriffs
Officers, Probation Officers, Prosecutors, and Detectives) and the majority of the runners
consisting of Police Officers from almost every jurisdiction in New Jersey.
The Knights of Columbus make a substantial donation to the Torch Run through the
monies obtained during the Retarded Citizens Drive and other fund raising activities. The
Knights of Columbus are particularly recognized for their efforts and charitable works at
the opening ceremonies of the games, by their presence at the “March of Athletes”. The
combined Color Corps of the First and Second New Jersey Districts of the Fourth Degree
follow the Honor Guard of Police and review the athletes as they take their position on
the field.
The Knights also participate in the games by preparing and serving almost 10,000 meals
to athletes and volunteers over a two-day period. Other Knights serve as coaches,
referees and chaperones during the games.
For more information regarding the role of the Knights of Columbus in the Special
Olympics Program, please contact one of the following:
State Representative:
Joseph P. Reilly, PGK, 747 (Irene)
44 Lake Just-It Road
Great Meadows, NJ 07838
(908) 637-6344
Co-Chairman
Stephan Matuszek, FDD
1 Hickory Road
Great Meadows, NJ 07838
908-637-6047
Or:
New Jersey Special Olympics
201 Rockingham Row
Princeton, NJ 08540
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