Crazr Tickets | exemplification ceremony | Reverse Raffle | 3-month lottery drawing | Akron Zips basketball game | NYE party
Grand Knight’s Message
I want to send a thank you to the Sedlock brothers, Damian and Steve, for their behind the scenes work they do to create the slideshow of events that plays in the lounge. The current slides look great! They get better each month.
It’s finally here! Get out your Football Crazr Tickets. Starting November 2, and for the following nine weeks, you’ll have a chance to win up to $400. Thanks again to everyone that bought & sold tickets. Good luck everybody!
We have also had to change our exemplification ceremony date again. We will have an exemplification ceremony on Sunday, November 9 at 11:30 am. If you know any Catholic men aged 18+, please invite them to join our council or give me their phone number. I was also wondering, for future exemplification ceremonies, if anyone has any contacts with the catholic high schools where we can possibly get the word out to male seniors who are 18, about joining our fraternal organization.
At October’s monthly drawing, we had a guest come in from Jay’s Kids. They are collecting items to help families with Christmas this year. There is a box in the lobby for some new items they are looking for. Winter hats, gloves, socks, kleenex, hand sanitizer, toothpaste/toothbrushes, hair brushes/combs, girls hair ties, and size small kid’s underwear. If you are able to pick up some items to donate, please drop them off at the hall in the lobby. We will collect items until Wednesday, November 26. Learn more at jayskids.org.
Over the next few months, we have quite a few activities taking place and tickets are on sale now. Read over our activities section for more information and get your tickets before they sell out. We are also starting the planning for our January Euchre tournament and chili cook-off. It will be on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
Over the next several newsletters, I will be describing the different officer roles of our council that we elect each spring. If anyone is considering the position of Grand Knight, I am happy to discuss the role with you. We will take nominations in the spring and vote in May. The newly elected will start in July 2026.
We will have our monthly drawing the last Wednesday of November. It is the day before Thanksgiving, so keep your house clean and come out and enjoy dinner and the pot luck table before your turkey on Thursday.
Be Good Everyone.
Steve Dort, Grand Knight
South Akron KofC – 3 month lottery drawing
You should have received your Ohio Lottery Evening Pick 3 straight number drawing tickets. The drawings take place in January, February and March of 2026. You have a chance to win every Monday through Saturday evening drawings. Tickets are $10 each. Please return them soon. You can talk to Shawn Needham if you have any questions.
2025 Memorial Mass
This year’s memorial mass will be on Saturday, November 15 at Immaculate Conception in Kenmore. The mass begins at 5 p.m. This is the mass in honor of all our council brothers who have passed away.
Reverse Raffle
The hall is having a reverse raffle fundraiser on Saturday, November 22. Cost is $40 per person. Doors open and mini raffles start at 6:30 p.m. Buffet at 7 p.m. Drawing starts at 8:15 p.m. Grab some friends, purchase tickets and come enjoy a catered night out at the hall. Tickets are on sale now at the hall or contact Shawn Needham.
Akron Zips Basketball Game
Join us on Friday, December 19 at the James A. Rhodes (JAR) arena for a Zips men’s basketball game. The game is scheduled for a 7 p.m. start against Eastern Michigan. Lower bowl seats will cost $10. We will be getting together before the game in the lounge. Sign up in the lounge or call Steve Dort if you plan on going. You can order your own tickets at this link, or if you need me to pick up your tickets, then please let me know on the sign up sheet.
New Year’s Eve
Tickets are on sale for our NYE party. Let’s get the word out that we will be having a Black and Gold New Year’s Eve Party at the hall on Wednesday, December 31. Tickets will include food, drinks and DJ. The cost is $35 a person or $60 a couple. We will only sell tickets for the amount of space we have and once they are sold out, no others will be made available. Call Jeanne and Elmer to get your tickets and table reserved.
Euchre Tournament and Chili Cookoff
Can you believe we are planning our next Euchre Tournament already? Mark your calendars for January 17, 2026. More information and sign up sheets will be available in December. This event is open to everyone! Invite your friends and family members. The money raised goes to the Knights of Columbus Wheel Chair fund.
Acme Cash Back Receipts
If you shop at Acme, any receipts from August 1, 2025 – February 15, 2026 are part of the Acme Cash Back Program. We will be collecting these receipts for St. Francis De Sales School. Receipts should have the amount listed on the bottom of your receipt. We only need that small part, not the whole receipt. There is a collection envelope in the lounge. Drop them off any time the lounge is open.
Knights of Columbus Council Officer Roles
Warden
- The Warden is responsible for ensuring the council hall and other KofC properties are well-maintained and in good working order.
- They ensure the council room is prepared for meetings, degree ceremonies and other activities.
- The Warden oversees the duties of the inside and outside guards, who are responsible for maintaining security and order within the council hall.
- Additional duties may include assisting with events, managing supplies and ensuring the council’s property is used appropriately.