Charities Bowl‑A‑Thon

The Charities Bowl‑A‑Thon is a joyful, diocesan event where all Knights of Columbus councils, families, and parishioners come together for a fun day of bowling while raising money for the council charities per capita (Charity Goal). All funds collected are presented to our bishop, who selects the charity that will benefit from the generosity of our councils. Even better, Supreme boosts the impact by making a donation to Texas Special Olympics, based on what Texas councils pay toward their council charities per‑capita and report each year on Form 10784. This uplifting event brings our Catholic community together in fellowship, service, and true Texas hospitality, making it a meaningful community or family program that counts toward the (SP7) Columbian Award.

June 20th - Laredo Chapter Knights of Columbus 5th Annual Charities/Clergy Bowl-A-Thon. Registration from 11:30AM to 12:00PM. Bowling starts at 12:00PM JETT Bowl North Click on link for registration form - 5th Annual Charities / Clergy Bowl-A-Thon Registration Form and South Texas Area Chapter Donation Letter.

Special Olympics Texas

The mission of Special Olympics Texas is to provide year round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. These activities give them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.

Volunteers

Special Olympics Texas could not have been created and would not exist today without the time, energy, and the dedication of thousands of volunteers. Over 38,000 volunteers dedicate their time helping athletes with intellectual disabilities achieve their dreams. We as volunteers take an oath: “I promise to give the time of my life, so that Special Olympics Athletes can have the time of their life. I promise to support Special Olympics not just as an expression of charity, but as a form of respect for my fellow human beings. I promise to spread the word of volunteerism because in giving, I receive so much more in return.”

Partnership with Special Olympics (Form 10784)

EVERY Council should fill out a Form 10784, reporting Partnership Activities with Special Olympics, which details your Council’s involvement - events attended, dollar contributions and manpower hours devoted to various Special Olympics competitions. Those Councils who participate in State Council Charities may report 2.5% of the Councils State Charities donated amount. The report is to be submitted whether a Council was actively involved in Special Olympics or not. We need every council to submit this report. These reports are due January 31 of each fraternal year to Supreme. Please also send a copy your council’s completed Form 10784 to Texas State Council Office at forms@tkofc.org. Fill out the form here.

Charles "Chic" O'Connor Award

Chic (Oct. 9, 1919 - April 22, 2010) was a proud member of the Knights since 1943. He was very instrumental in starting Special Olympics in Gregg County (Longview). He became involved because of his daughter Monica. The O’Conner family has done everything from being Timers, Huggers, Chaperones and Pizza Providers for the entire Gregg County Delegation and Area events. The Texas State Council approved the Charles ‘Chic’ O’Conner Annual Memorial Award in his honor. This award will recognize a Brother Knight for his exemplary contributions in supporting Special Olympics Texas. Criteria includes Leadership, Volunteering, Fundraising and Community Involvement. Deadline for the submission of this form is January 31, each fraternal year.

You can find the form here. Nomination forms can be e-mailed to: Hector Chapa

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