Who Are the Knights?
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization with 1.6 million
members. It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church,
their communities, families, and young people.

What are Our Principles?
Charity
Unity
Fraternity
Patriotism

Membership Benefits
As a member of the Knights of Columbus you and your family enjoy many benefits, including 12 free issues
annually of the Columbia magazine, the world's largest Catholic family magazine, eligibility to join the Knights of
Columbus top-ranked life insurance program, and many more family and personal benefits.

How to Join
Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to practicing Catholic men in union with the Holy See, who are at
least 18 years old. A practicing Catholic is one who lives up to the Commandments of God and the precepts of the
Church. Application blanks are available from any member of the Knights of Columbus.

Any Catholic gentleman interested in joining please contact Mark Quayhackx at 792-2545, Chuck Mueller at
262-3061, Harold Clement at 262-3611, or Gary Tapp at 425-7555, or by
e-mail.

4th Degree Membership
Any Third Degree member in good standing, one year after the anniversary of his First Degree, is eligible for
membership in the Fourth Degree. The primary purpose of the Fourth Degree is to foster the spirit of patriotism by
promoting responsible citizenship and a love of and loyalty to the Knights' respective countries through active
membership in local Fourth Degree groups (called "assemblies"). Certain members of the Fourth Degree serve as
honor guards at civic and religious functions, an activity that has brought worldwide recognition to the Knights of
Columbus.

Ladies Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary's main function is to SUPPORT the men and the council. They do this primarily by providing
help at events, cooking for events, and providing monetary help. They also generally do help with setting up and
beautifying the hall for events.

Our Council does not have a Ladies Auxilary at this time. Any Ladies interested in starting an Auxiliary, please
contact Mark Quayhackx at 792-2545 or by
e-mail.

Squires
Under the guidance of Christian Brother Barnaba McDonald (1865-1929), the first Columbian Squires circle was
instituted in 1925. Membership in the Squires is for Catholic boys between the ages of 12 and 17. Squires'
activities are many, varying from spiritual to active service for the Church and community. Each circle elects officer
members from their own rank, teaching skills of leadership and responsiblity.

Our council does not have a Squires Circle at this time. If there are any 12 to 17 year old boys interested, please
contact Mark Quayhackx at 792-2545 or by
e-mail.
Membership