Knights of Columbus South Carolina State Council 97th State Convention

Knights of Columbus South Carolina State Council 97th State Convention St. Joseph, Building the Domestic Church, Pray for Us April 27 29, 2018 Embassy Suites Columbia - Greystone Columbia, SC

Knights of Columbus South Carolina State Council 97th Annual Convention The South Carolina Knights of Columbus State Council issues a CALL TO CONVENTION. The annual meeting of the South Carolina State Council will be held on April 27 April 29, 2018 at the Embassy Suites in Columbia, SC. Districts 2 and 16 will be hosting this year s State Convention. All local Councils, in conjunction with the State Council, are planning a fun-filled, exciting, and informative weekend for everyone! This is a great opportunity for each Brother Knight and his family to join with other Knights and their families throughout the state. You will meet new Knights who have joined us, and you will experience the excitement, fraternity, and gala that is associated with your annual State Convention. To assist in preparation for this event, the following information and forms have been prepared: Please read this information carefully and make the appropriate responses in a timely manner. Enclosure 1: Enclosure 2: Enclosure 3: Enclosure 4: EMBASSY SUITES, COLUMBIA - GREYSTONE CONVENTION REGISTRATION DELEGATE INFORMATION FORM CONVENTION AGENDA Enclosure 5: PATRONS ADVERTISEMENT FORM Enclosure 6: DECEASED MEMBERS INFORMATION FORM Enclosure 7: PROGRAM ADVERTISING RATE FORM Enclosure 8: 97 th CONVENTION GOLF TOURNAMENT Enclosure 9: CONVENTION SHIRTS If you or any member of your Council has any special needs or questions, please contact: Ed Griffin, State Secretary, at 803-325-1497 or email edgriffin17@gmail.com. Mike Mancari and Tony Zammarrelli are this year s Convention Co-Chairmen. Any questions about the convention program or golf tournament should be directed to them at Mike Mancari 864-445-0244 or mamancari@yahoo.com or Tony Zammarrelli 803-735-0862 or tonyzamm@bellsouth.com. Bob Brohm is the Chairman of the Ads Committee. Bob can be reached at 864-401-8259 (bobbrohm@gmail.com). The State Council is looking forward to seeing you and your family at the Convention. Fraternally, Edward M. Griffin Edward M. Griffin State Secretary

Enclosure 1 EMBASSY SUITES COLUMBIA-GREYSTONE For your convenience, all events will be held at the Embassy Suites Columbia- Greystone. The hotel is located at 200 Stoneridge Drive, Columbia, SC. Free Parking Room Reservation Phone Number: 1-803-252-8700 Knights of Columbus State Convention The room cost (Standard King Suite) is $135.00 per night, Standard Two Double Beds $145.00 per night. Complimentary Breakfast is included with Hotel Rate You are responsible for making your own hotel reservations. Your hotel reservations should be made no later than Saturday, April 6, 2018. Be sure to mention you are with the Knights of Columbus to receive the correct room rate. Requests for reservations after the cut-off date will be provided on a space available basis at prevailing rates. Check-in time is after 4:00 PM and check-out is by 12:00 PM The Embassy Suites will make every effort to accommodate those guests who arrive early.

Enclosure 2 2018 Convention Registration Form Registration Information Council Name Council Number Name Title Spouse s Name Address: / / / (Street) (City) (State) (Zip Code) Guest s Name: Title: Spouse: Guest s: Name: Title: Spouse: Children: Ages: Give full names for all persons being registered (please include all appropriate fees) COST SUMMARY: Number Cost per Person Amount Member s Registration $ 95.00 $ Spouse s Registration $ 95.00 $ Guest s Registration $ 95.00 $ Guest s Spouse s Registration $ 95.00 $ Child s Registration (under 12) $ 65.00 $ Ladies Lunch $ 30.00 $ Late Fee, per person (after 4/8/2018) $ 40.00 $ Total $ Important Notes: 1. Hotel considers each Banquet plate served as paying full price. There are no children s dinners. Children s registration will be for meals only. Please see Dinner Selections on the following page: Please Specify Dinner Choice: Fish Chicken Pork Chop 2. Money not received by April 8, 2018 will incur a $40.00 per person late fee 3. Cancellations must be made two weeks prior to convention April 14, 2018 4. Delegates worksheet must be completed and submitted with Registration (Enclosure 2) 5. If you are not staying at the Hotel, and you would like to attend the Mike Telesco Awards Presentation, you can have breakfast at the Embassy Suites prior to the presentation. Tickets can be purchased at the Embassy Suites registration desk.

Location: Greystone Hall Time: 12:30 pm 2:00 pm Ladies Lunch Menu Saturday Afternoon Soup and Salad Buffet Menu: Fresh greens, baby spinach, chopped romaine hearts, grilled chicken, turkey, ham, hard boiled eggs, grape tomatoes, cheddar cheese, English cucumbers, herb croutons, crispy chopped bacon, sliced mushrooms, fresh fruit display, choice of dressing (Buttermilk Ranch or Fat Free Raspberry Vinaigrette) Soup: Tomato and Basil Bisque Dessert: Strawberry Shortcake Napoleon with whipped cream or Kentucky Bourbon Pecan Pie, chocolate sauce, caramel sauce and whipped cream. Fresh brewed coffee, decaf coffee and hot tea Convention Dinner Saturday Night Location: Salons ABCD Time: 7:15 pm 10:30 pm House salad: Fresh greens, grape tomatoes, English cucumbers, choice of dressing (Buttermilk Ranch or Balsamic Vinaigrette) Entrées: Seared Herb Encrusted Chicken 8 oz. boneless skinless chicken breast with sauce supreme, wild rice pilaf, or Roasted 6 oz. Grouper roasted corn and pepper relish with yellow rice, or Seared 8 oz. Cut Pork Loin Chop lager braised apples and cabbage with roasted fingerling potatoes. Desserts: Italian lemon layer cake with raspberry sauce and whipped cream or Chocolate Mousse tulip with shaved chocolate, fresh brewed coffee, decaf coffee and hot tea Send Registration Payments to: Edward M. Griffin, State Secretary K of C SC State Council 742 Cherry Hills Pl. Rock Hill, SC 29730

Enclosure 3 Delegate Information (To be completed by the Grand Knight of the Council prior to April 8, 2018) The certificate below must be completed and returned to the State Secretary prior to April 8, 2018 in order for your delegates to be seated during the State Convention. Any changes made to the delegates or alternates must be known to the State Secretary prior to the opening of the business meeting so that the Credentials Committee may certify them. Each local Council in good standing is entitled to two (2) delegates to the State Convention, namely the current Grand Knight and one Past Grand Knight. Councils should also elect two (2) alternate delegates. Please Note: Councils that owe per capita either to the State or Supreme or insurance fees are not in good standing and accordingly, their delegates will not be eligible to vote on any matters that come before the Convention. Therefore, please make certain that all per capita taxes and insurance fees billed to your Council have been paid, by checking with Daniel Barton, State Treasurer. Note: Convention registration form must be sent in for delegates, along with required fees. Council Name: Council No. This is to certify that the following Brother Knights are presently members in good standing of this Council and have been duly elected as delegates or alternate delegates to the State Convention. NAME (Please Print or Type) Delegate No. 1 (GK): Delegate No. 2: (PGK): Alternate No. 1: Alternate No. 2: Attest: (Grand Knight) Attest: (Financial Secretary) Mail To: Edward M. Griffin, State Secretary Knights of Columbus South Carolina State Council 742 Cherry Hills Pl. Rock Hill, SC 29730

Enclosure 4 Knights of Columbus South Carolina State Council 97th Annual Convention Agenda Friday: April 27, 2018 Time Location Registration 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm Terrace Lounge Wall Hospitality 5:00 pm Midnight Rooms 329 & 330 Golf: Registration See Enclosure 8 Enclosure PSD & Honoree Dinner 6:30 pm 8:00 pm (Invitation Only) Salon G In Saturday: April 28, 2018 Registration 7:00 am - 10:00 am Terrace Lounge Wall Ladies Lunch 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Greystone Hall Business Meeting Dress Code: Jacket and Tie Business Meeting No. 1 8:00 am - 11:00 am Salon ABC Lunch (Men) * Business Meeting No. 2 11:15 am 12:15 pm 12:30 pm 3:30 pm Rooms 329 & 330 Salon ABC Mass and Banquet Dress Code: Men: Jacket and Tie; (Tux or White Dinner Jacket optional) Ladies: (Formal or Sunday Dress) Convention Mass 5: 00 pm - 6: 00 pm Mm Greystone Hall State Deputy s Reception 6:15pm - 7:15pm Rooms 329 & 330 State Council Banquet Entrance of Head Table Presentation of Colors Parade of Banners (All Councils) Dinner 7: 30 pm 7: 40 pm 7: 45 pm 7: 50 pm 8: 00 pm Salon ABCD Salon ABCD Salon ABCD Salon ABCD Salon ABCD Hospitality 10:30 pm - Midnight Rooms 329 & 330 Men s Lunch Tickets can be purchased in Room 329 Michael J. Telesco Awards Presentation Sunday, 9:00 am 12:00 pm Salon ABCD Coffee and Hot Tea will be provided at the Awards Presentation. Please eat your breakfast prior to the Awards Presentation. There will be no table assignments at the awards presentation. Awards Dress Code: Men (Jacket and Tie), Ladies (Sunday Dress)

Enclosure 5 Patron Advertisements You have a unique opportunity to have your name listed as a Patron of the 2018 Convention in the Convention Program. If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, the cost is only $5.00 per line. For Example: (Mr. and Mrs. John & Mary Doe) (One Line Only) Please canvas the members of your Council and enter the name of your Council s Patrons on the enclosed form. Please include a check for the total remittance. NAME NAME Mail To: Make Check Payable to: SC Knights of Columbus Edward M. Griffin, State Secretary Knights of Columbus South Carolina State Council 742 Cherry Hills Pl. Rock Hill, SC 29730

Enclosure 6 DECEASED MEMBERS INFORMATION Please submit the names and highest office held of any member of your Council who has passed away since the last convention (April, 2017). These members will be listed in the Convention Program if submitted by April 8, 2018 and will be remembered during the Convention Mass to be held on April 28, 2018 at 5:00 PM. Please type or clearly print all information: Full Name Highest Office Held Grand Knight: Signature Council Name: No. City: Mail To: Edward M. Griffin, State Secretary Knights of Columbus South Carolina State Council 742 Cherry Hills Pl. Rock Hill, SC 29730

Enclosure 7 Knights of Columbus South Carolina State Convention 97 th Annual Convention Columbia, SC April 27 April 29, 2018 Program Advertising Rates Full Page $250.00 (7.9 x 10.3 ) Outside Back Cover $500.00 (7.9 x 10.3 ) Half Page $150.00 (7.9 x 5.03 ) Inside Front Cover $400.00 (7.9 x 10.3 ) Quarter Page $ 80.00 (3.83 x 5.03 ) Inside Back Cover $350.00 (7.9 x 10.3 ) Council, District Deputy or Assembly Advertising Rates Full Page $150.00 Half Page $120.00 Quarter Page $ 60.00 Ordering Instructions All Cover Ads MUST be reserved by calling Bob Brohm, GK (864-401-8259) All ads and payments must be received by March 19, 2018. Please circle the ad size and send full payment with ad form. Advertisements must be submitted in PDF Form or as a Camera Ready Art Work. Councils obtaining a full page ad from local businesses at the full price of $250.00 will receive a rebate of $50.00. Send original ad form and payments to: SC State 2018 Convention Committee 114 Andrea Point Anderson, SC 29625 (bobbrohm@gmail.com) Advertiser s Name: Ad Size/Special Instructions: K of C Representative: Telephone No: Advertiser s Signature Date K of C Representative Date

Enclosure 8 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS South Carolina State Council 97th Annual Convention 18-Hole Golf Tournament The golf course selected for this year s 2018 Convention will be The Fort Jackson Golf Course. The cost per player is $ 55.00 which will include a box lunch (turkey or ham sandwich on rye or white bread, chips, apple and a beverage), golf cart and range balls. Tee time is set at 12:30 PM. Since this is a military base, we must adhere to certain protocols. When you come to the gate, you will have to show your military ID if you have one. For none military personnel, you will have to show your driver s license and proof of insurance. Please provide your name and Council number on this form and submit it before April 14, 2018. We need to provide this information to the Golf Course. Name: Council # All payments are to be made payable to: SC State 2018 Convention Committee Mail To: Tony Zammarrelli, DD#2 1854 Cheltenham Lane Columbia, SC 29223

Enclosure 9 CONVENTION SHIRTS This year's Convention shirt is a light grey color with the Knights of Columbus logo on the breast of the shirt. Please fill out this order form and give it to your Grand Knight who will forward the form to the address below. Order now and you can pick them up at the Convention. All orders must be received by April 1, 2018; all shirts that are not presold will be available for sale at the State Convention table, if any are left. Shirt is a high quality Hanes X-Temp (90% Cotton / 10% Polyester) Shirts are available in) Size Cost Quantity Amount Small $30.00 $ Medium $30.00 $ Large $30.00 $ X-Large $30.00 $ 2XL $30.00 $ 3 XL (2 only) $30.00 $ Total $ Make checks payable to: SC State 2018 Convention Committee Mail Checks to: Mike Mancari. DD#16 112 Sunset Cove Batesburg, SC 29006

Knights of Columbus 2018 State Convention Ladies Luncheon Birthright Baby Shower Saturday, April 28, 2018 Dear Ladies, We welcome you to the 97th South Carolina Knights of Columbus State Convention in Columbia, SC on April 27 th to April 29 th, 2018. Thanks for all that you do to support your Knight! The Convention Committee is working hard to make this weekend special for you. On Saturday at 12:30 pm you are invited to the ladies luncheon where we will host a baby shower for Birthright. Our guest speaker is Georgia Tempesco, Program Director of Birthright of Columbia. She will share their pro-life mission and heartwarming success stories about the babies and families who are here today because of Birthright. Below is their wish list of items needed. Please encourage your councils to collect items between now and the convention and bring them to the luncheon where we will shower Birthright with our generosity! New or Slightly used baby blankets Receiving blankets Baby wash, lotion and diaper ointment Baby Wipes Gowns, sleepers, onesies and outfits (0-3 months) Maternity clothes (all sizes) Disposable diapers (sizes NB, 1 & 2) Please note: Birthright cannot accept cribs, high chairs, playpens, pack-n-plays, or any other type of furniture. The cost of the lunch is $30.00. Please make reservations and payment with your convention registration. (Please call me at (803)397-7790 with any questions.) We are looking forward to a great convention and celebrating the SC State Knights of Columbus achievements! St. Joseph, Builder of the Domestic Church.Pray for Us Blessings, Debbie Allen Debbie Allen Wife of the State Deputy

Parade of Banners All Councils are encouraged to bring their council banners to the convention and to participate in the Parade of Banners at the Banquet on Saturday evening. Immediately after the close of the Saturday afternoon Business meeting, the State Warden will ask all councils who plan to participate in the parade of banners to come forward. He will record the council number and name and title of person who will be carrying the banner (normally the GK). This information will be used to announce each council as the banner is carried into the banquet room. 1. Participants will meet outside the banquet hall at 7:30 pm. 2. Participants may pre-position their banner stands anywhere along the side and back walls of the banquet room any time after the banquet room has been setup by the hotel staff. Make sure you are able to identify your stand when it comes time to place their banner during the banquet. 3. After placing their stands in the banquet room, councils will line up in the hallway in numerical order by council number, from lowest-to-highest, (704 16903) and prepare to enter the banquet hall. 4. The State Warden will introduce each council, their location, and the name and title of the person carrying the banner. This process will continue until all participating councils have been introduced. 5. As each participant is introduced he will: i. Proceed down the right side of the hall, cross the front of the hall in front of the head table, and proceed back on the left side of the hall and place his banner in his pre-positioned stand. Once the banner is in place, he will proceed to his assigned table. ii. All participants must follow these same procedures even if their stand is on the right side of the hall (everyone must pass in front of the head table with their banner). 6. Councils are responsible for retrieving their banner and stand at the conclusion of the banquet. 7. Please direct any questions to the State Warden.