Collections were up from $6207 in 2015. Congratulations to a great effort. Of the $7582, $975 was used to pay for the candy. The remaining was submitted for distribution as follows: Ill State Council Charities, Inc. $ 758 Cupertino Home $4096 Special Camps $ 864 Western DuPage Special Recreation District $ 864 Diocese of Joliet … [Read more…]
Colleen asked that I pass this on to our volunteers. I know I will miss some so I ask you to think of who you remember were present and pass this on to them as well. ——————————————————————————————————— Ho ho ho! Thank you to the wonderful Knights of Winfield, West Chicago and Warrenville, the great turn … [Read more…]
Merry Christmas! The weather is finally getting cold and we may actually see some snow in the coming days. The weather outside may be chilly (and the Bears season may over) but our council has many great events in the coming weeks to keep everyone busy. The church grounds have been expertly decorated once again … [Read more…]
Program Awards for October 2016 Bob Geary Knight of the Month: Council 6710 is proud to honor Sir Knight Bob Geary as our Knight of the month for October. Bob is the Committee Chair for the Council’s Youth Programs and as such remains busy throughout the year. Beginning in November, Bob will be very busy … [Read more…]
Who is Sante Claus? St. Nicholas, the origin of our Santa Claus, is believed to have been born in 280 in what is present-day Turkey. He was a bishop known as a protector of children and sailors. He died on Dec. 6, 343 and is entombed in the port city of Bari, Italy. By the 1500s he … [Read more…]