Announcements
Of Interest
Thomas C. Williams State Secretary
September 2024
My Brother Knights,
As I write this note, I am hearing news stories of how the past week set all-time records for the lowest high temperature in the month of August throughout the Pacific Northwest. I don’t think I am ready for summer to end quite yet, I have not had my fill of sunshine, BBQ and long days....
Dr Scott E. Hulse State Treasurer
September 2024
Events during August have made me consider in depth the real need to have an individual designated should any of us for any reason be unable to carry out the various tasks that are essential in our efforts, working together to provide for those who are in need. The designated individual needs to be able to seamlessly take over when burnout, illness, accidents, corporate moves, etc. as well as death cause a ...
Dr David H. Olwell, Ph.D. State Advocate
September 2024
My Brother Knights,
I have three topics for you this month: our state strategic planning, our upcoming regional meetings, and a reflection on hospice care for parents.
* The state officer team is developing a long-term strategic plan. The principal imperatives are emerging: grow the order, increase our impact, and improve our efficiency and ...
Dang H. Nguyen State Warden
September 2024
My Brother Knights,
I returned from the 142nd Supreme Convention in Quebec City, Canada. Thank you for everyone that voted me to represent you as a Washington delegate. This was my first Supreme Convention. It was very inspiring to be surrounded by Knights and their families from around the world. I briefly met Worthy Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly and Cardinal Cupich, as well as many others. ...
Kim L. Washburn IPSD
I have my Tootsie Roll Chairman hat on for the next two or three months. Please see my Tootsie Roll Chairman article.
You must let me know if you need tootsie rolls at a Regional near you. I will have a limited number available. When they are gone, they are gone....
Rev Kenneth T. St Hilaire State Chaplain
September 2024
Although I didn’t get a new article put together for last month’s bulletin, I had an idea of what I wanted to write: I wanted to point to St. Maximilian Kolbe (whose memorial is celebrated on August 14) as an example for us to follow. Specifically, I wanted to highlight that he loved God and neighbor without counting the cost....
Gregory S. Mahoney State Deputy
September 2024
My Brother Knights,
On Mission – Resolute – Undaunted – Zealous. These are the words that resonate with me from the Supreme Convention this past August in Quebec City. We must choose to be resolute, undaunted, and zealous in our mission to advance the mission of the Catholic Church and to advance the mission of the Knights of Columbus. The times demand it....