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2019—Atlanta, Georgia

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Table of Contents SOLEMN MASS OF THANKSGIVING & DAILY MASSES ......................................................................4

SUPREME KNIGHT’S ANNUAL REPORT ..................................................................................................5

SUPREME LADY’S ANNUAL REPORT ......................................................................................................6

REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ...............................................................................................7

NATIONAL TREASURER’S REPORT .........................................................................................................8

2019 Convention Happenings ......................................................................................................................9

2019 Sickle Cell Committee ..........................................................................................................................9

Credentials Report—Knights ................................................................................................................ 10

Charity Committee ................................................................................................................................... 11

Counselor and Commander Highlights .............................................................................................. 11

Military Advisory Committee ................................................................................................................. 13

National Strategic Planning Report ..................................................................................................... 14

Social Justice Initiatives Report .......................................................................................................... 14

Grand Knight/Grand Lady Workshop ................................................................................................. 15

Financial Secretary/Treasurer’s Workshop ...................................................................................... 16

Communication Workshop .................................................................................................................... 17

St. Peter Claver Foundation .................................................................................................................. 17

Health Fair Project .................................................................................................................................. 18

Gospel Extravaganza & White Linen Dance Highlights ................................................................. 18

National 3rd Degree Awards ................................................................................................................. 20

Meritorious 4th Degree Awards ............................................................................................................. 21

Scholarship Raffle Drawing Winners Soaring High Committee ..................................... 22

Communication Workshop .................................................................................................................... 23

2020 National Convention Information ................................................................................................... 24

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National Council Board

National Court Board

Meritorious 4th Degree Boards

2019 FYI Newsletter

Media Contributors

Lady Karen Pinson, Adviser/Editor (CA)

Lady Dr. Julie Joubert-Guillory, Co-Chair/Lead Editor (TX)

Lady Barbara King, Co-Chair (CA)

Lady Jessica Mays (CA) Lady Ashley Pellerin (TX) Lady Martina Sassau (LA) Lady Arletta Chambers (LA) Lady Esohe Asemota (GA) Lady Gabrielle Brawner (GA) Lady Eugenia White (LA) Lady Shaunte’ Collins (TX) Lady Jessica Mays (CA) Lady Britni J. Franklin (IL) Lady Allison Winbush (GA) Lady Candace Procter (MI) Lady Emilie Gannyi (IL) Lady Teresa Sykes (CA) Lady Keema Volter Jones (TX) Lady Katherine Randle (LA) Lady Jessica Mays (CA)

The 2019 FYI-Media Committee’s function was to capture events of the National Convention and highlight committee work, happenings, and awards, while recognizing true Claverism at work, using social media and this FYI Newsletter to communicate such events.

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Through prayer & perseverance, we can improve our Noble Order!

SOLEMN MASS OF THANKSGIVING & DAILY MASSES

Sunday, August 4th was the opening day of many activities for convention attendees. First-time convention attendees participated in a workshop. Later that afternoon, the Solemn Opening Convention Mass of Thanksgiving took place. His Eminence Peter Cardinal Turkson along with Most Revs. Martin D. Holley, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Memphis, and Shelton J. Fabre, Bishop of Houma-Thibodaux co-celebrated the mass with a message of unification, prayer and service. All four units of our Noble Order—3rd degree and 4th degree, along with our Jr. Division leaders—turned out. Clavers and non-Clavers heard the message in the Sidney Marcus Auditorium of the Georgia World Conference Center. It was a live broadcast via EWTN.

Matthew 5:41: And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him…

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17th Supreme Knight James K. Ellis, CEO

SUPREME KNIGHT’S ANNUAL REPORT

The opening message from the Supreme Knight was around his continued vision of: “Building an Organization of First Choice for all Catholics!” The message emphasized “Don’t ignore in victory what you would focus on in defeat!” His message expounded upon the Five Pillars of Social Justice which we have greatly embraced. The movement towards social justice will assist in growing our Noble Order:

a) From 2017 to 2019, we lost 95 fewer senior members than the previous year (819 to724).

b) The National Strategic Committee worked diligently to seek input from our members.c) We must address our membership age through strategies that include collegiate units

like Xavier University Unit #403 in New Orleans, LA.d) Maintenance of a firm financial foundation was evident of the independent auditors’

report of “0” findings and only one recommendation.e) We diversified our Economic Development Committee into subgroups that focus on

real estate, income generation, partnership relations and fundraising.f) We are proudly holding strong to an $84,000 end of year 2018 net profit.

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CONCLAVE ATTENDANCE 4th Degree Knights: 130

Ladies of Grace: 356 TOTAL CONCLAVE ATTENDANCE: 486

CONVENTION ATTENDANCE 3rd Degree Knights: 250

3rd Degree Ladies: 625 TOTAL CONVENTION ATTENDANCE: 875

The 104th National Convention brought about many events, unlike that of other national conventions. Our annual meeting is a time to reflect and celebrate the many accomplishments of our past year and to make plans for the coming one. This year our membership made the effort to express their opinions. Know that leadership has heard you and intend to act accordingly. We’ve survived storms, earthquakes, and a last minute change to our convention hotel venue to make it to this day. Well, done, Clavers! The work we have done to improve our Noble Order is a testament to your hard work and dedication. Extreme thankfulness to our Executive Director Grant Jones and the National Office team, National Chaplain, Board of Directors, AARP and our host councils and courts who enabled us to be here today. Clavers, your efforts to date have resulted in membership gains for the Ladies and Junior Division:

1) 9,227 Ladies2) 304 Courts3) 1,364 Junior Daughters4) 158 Junior Courts5) August 2018 – May 2019 data:

a) 320 Ladies initiated (of those 63 Emerging Leaders)b) 352 dropped Ladies (of those 54 Emerging Leaders)c) 238 deceased Ladies

6) August 2018 – May 2019 data:a) 121 Jr. Daughters initiatedb) 116 Jr. Daughters droppedc) 24 Jr. Daughters turning 18 years old

We have more to do to increase our membership. Strategic Planning initiatives will identify specific things we should do to ensure our organization continues for another110 years!

14th Supreme Lady Micaela LeBlanc

SUPREME LADY’S ANNUAL REPORT

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Executive Director Grant Jones

REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

I want to thank each of you for making the personal sacrifice of both your time, talent and treasure by coming to and supporting this year’s convention. I also want to take this opportunity to thank Deputies Carlton Robinson and Thayes Sturgis, but especially, the members of zone 7 lead by Quintin Hutchins and Carmen Jenkins, and those from the other areas of the district that assisted with this effort. Statutory Reporting to State Departments of Insurance. For the year ending December 31, 2018 and 2019 year to date, again, all statutory reports required by the states in which the Knights of Peter Claver, Inc. has insurance licensing authorization were submitted on time as required. Our relationship with all regulators is good and constructive in nature. Financials. For the year ending December 31, 2018, the Order’s financial standings remained stable, and the Order completed its seventh consecutive year of positive financial results while maintaining our statutory surplus. We follow generally accepted accounting principles (gaap), and each year our processes pass the scrutiny of our independent auditors, the national association of insurance commissioners, and the regulators of the states in which we are licensed. For the year 2018, there were no significant material weaknesses found by the external auditors, and Alabama Department of Insurance has only one new recommendation, and the examination found that we have complied with all previous recommendations. Member benefits. The discount program with Office Depot remains in place, and discount cards can be downloaded from the KPC website. The Mutual of Omaha voluntary insurance has provided additional coverage for over 600 Clavers since January 2018, and death claims for the deceased members are being paid within one week. We continue to look for additional insurance and financial products. 2020 Senior National Convention. The 2020 Senior Convention will be held in Chicago/ Lombard, IL at the Westin Hotel beginning on July 24- July 29, 2019. The hotel room rate is $149 per night plus applicable tax. 2021 Junior National Convention. The 2021 Junior National Convention will be held in New Orleans, LA at the Sheraton Hotel beginning Thursday, July 15-18, 2021 and more details to follow soon. St. Peter Claver Foundation. On behalf the SPCF board I’m pleased to report micro-grant winners and give an update on GiveNola giving day.

• GiveNola day 2019 netted $17,500 with over $8,000 raised or personally given by the foundation board members. Please remember the foundation in your giving plans and estate planning. 2018 annual reports were in your convention bags, with additional copies available at registration.

• Micro-Grants were awarded to the following Junior units:• Court 345 Fr. Manuel Williams “Project Read” $1,000• Jr. Court 121 Sacred Heart of Jesus “Pretty Brown Girls Day $1,000• Branch 49 St. Francis of Assisi “Homeless Blessing Bags” $500• Jr. Court 22 St. Joan of Arc “Bags of Hope” $500

In closing, I want to thank the National Office Staff and the membership at large for your continued support. As a reminder for us to treat each other with kindness and respect this week, I leave you with a quote from the late James Brown, Godfather of Soul: “It may be the last time, it may be the last time to shake hands, it may be the last time you make plans, so look around you over and over again and shake hands with your best friend, because you might never, never, never see them again.”

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Knight Ricky Sassau & Lady Donna Williams National Treasurers

Our Noble Order is financially sound!

NATIONAL TREASURER’S REPORT

The fiscal year 2018 yielded a revenue stream increase of $139,014 from the previous year. This can be attributed to the $1 increase in dues starting in 2017. The dues increase was vital in offsetting the operational costs of the organization. In prior years, the excess operational costs were covered using the investment income. The dollar Increase showed positive growth in our reinvested into our portfolio following the investment policy. In addition to offsetting operational costs, the increase in dues allowed us to increase the organization’s marketing goals, travel costs and expansion endeavors. In 2018, the organization saw an increase of $22,043 in death benefits. Other key components are:

o Advertising/Marketing ($18,560)o Expansion/Travel ($11,482 expansion efforts for Deputies and Junior Division)o Other Insurances ($48,046) were outliers that impacted expenditure increaseso Marketing & Expansion/Travel has a $10,000 budget increase December 2017o “Other Insurances” were policies provided by the open Enrollment period for additional

insurance products offered by Mutual of Omaha.

Despite the increase in expenditures, the Noble Order ended 2018 with a net profit of $83,990, which is a slight increase from the previous year’s profit of $80,068. The organization continues to grow and maintains a portfolio that is conservative and meets the requirements of our investment policy.

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Convention Committee Reports

The following joint committees were received at the 104th National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia. While not all committee reports are provided in this FYI Newsletter, congratulations to those co-chairpersons who provided their reports indicated by .

2019 Convention Happenings The 2019 National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia provided activities aimed at reaching our Noble Order’s continuation of Christian service and provided our members with tools to grow our organization. Below is a list of activities and happenings that greatly enhanced the convention theme:

• KPC Store• Daily Mass• Clergy Luncheon• Committee Meetings• Xavier University Speaker• Vendor Marketplace• Parliamentarian Workshop

• Saint Peter Claver Foundation Gala• Ladies Resolution Forum• AARP Support/Speaker• Social Justice Public Forum• Grand Knight/Lady Workshop• National Convention Ball• Financial Secretaries Workshop

• By-Laws Resolutions• Convention Computer Center• Silent Auction/Baby Shower• Past National Officers’ Luncheon• Communication Guest Speaker• National Convention Banquet

2019 Sickle Cell Committee

The committee received and reviewed 5 applications that were approved for the following amounts: Our Lady of Prompt Succor Ct. #65 ($1,000); Holy Cross Ct. #284 ($910 & $1,380); St, Peter & Paul Ct. #313 ($800); and St. Francis of Assisi Ct. #286 ($1,350).

• BLACK CATHOLIC LIFE IN AMERICA • CHARITY • CLERGY, CONSECRATED LIFE, AND VOCATIONS • ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT • EMERGING LEADERS • FYI-MEDIA COMMITTEE • HUMAN DEVELOPMENT • JUNIOR DIVISION

• MILITARY ADVISORY • PRO-LIFE ACTIVITIES • SCHOLARSHIP • SICKLE CELL • SOARING HIGH• SOCIAL JUSTICE • STRATEGIC PLANNING • TECHNOLOGY

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Lady Delegates Final Counts National Officers 7 District/State Deputies 6 Past Supreme Ladies 2 Past National Officers 15 Grand Ladies 132 Vice Grand Ladies 17 Counselors 47 Assistant Counselors 20 Delegates 160 Alternate Delegates 0 Total Voting Strength 406 Total Courts Registered 202

Credentials Report—Ladies

Black Catholic Life in America Joint Committee Chairperson, Lady Stephanie Bernard; Advisers Past Supreme Lady Vertelle Kenion & Lady Geralyn Shelvin

The Joint Core Committee of seven Knights, nine Ladies, and two Co-Chairpersons worked via conference calls for a special committee created by the Supreme Knight and Supreme Lady to provide feedback from the Knights of Peter Claver on Black Catholic Life in America. On Tuesday, October 22, 2019, the National Black Catholic Congress (NBCC) Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet with the Apostolic Nuncio, His Excellency Christophe Pierre in Washington, DC. Based on the discussions and questionnaire results, these are the findings as it relates to concerns affecting the Black Catholic Community :

1. Pastors / Administrators2. Education3. Social Justice / Racism4. Diocesan Structure / Catholic Institutions5. Worship / Liturgy6. Our Youth and Young Adults7. Vocations

Credentials Report—Knights Knight Delegates Final Counts

National Officers 9 District/State Deputies 6 Past Supreme Knights 4 Past National Officers 10 Grand Knights 57 Deputy Grand Knights 14 Commanders 16 Assistant Commanders 7 Delegates 56 Alternate Delegates 2 Total Voting Strength 181 Total Councils Registered 102

Caught Being a Claver

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Charity Committee Chairperson, Lady Patricia Bowers; Lady Angela Wimbush – Vice Chair; Lady Janae Tinsley, Adviser

The National Review Committee forwarded to the committee 13 grant applications, with recommended award amounts. The committee's recommendations are as follows:

• St. James Major Court #172 - $1000• St. Josephine Bakhita Court #369 - $750• St. Dorothy Court #158 -$1,350• Holy Cross Council #284 - $1,760• St. Felicitas - St. Ailbe Court #181 - $1,600• St. Monica Junior Court #379 - $1,000• Holy Ghost Court #8 - $1,540• Our Lady of Perpetual Help Court #47 - $950•

Father Charles Council #4 - $0.00• St. Joan of Arc Court #22 - $1,000• Holy Cross Court #284 - $1,625• Alfaretta R. Aubrey Court #55 - $0.00

• Leonard J. Olivier Council #364 - $0.00

• Total Amount Awarded: $12,575.00Counselor and Commander Highlights Chairperson Lady Desiree Brooks; Advisors: National Counselor Lady Cheryl Flotte and Director General Knight Christopher Pichon

New logos for juniors to be trademarked; unable to trademark current logo due to its shape being a circle. Jr. Knights have approved a new logo and Jr. Daughters will need to decide on a new logo as two suggestions submitted with the option of submitting a logo design for consideration.

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On August 3, 2019, the Emerging Leaders put on their annual National Convention Community ServiceProject. This year’s Project was dedicated to St. Peterand Paul Catholic Church in Decatur, Georgia where they put together 200 brown bag lunches; which included: Ham or Turkey Sandwiches with Cheese, Nutty Butter or Oatmeal Pie, Fruit Cup, Chips, and a bottle of water, which was donated in part by Deputy Julien-Taylor of Louisiana. In addition, they assisted St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in their Pantry by constructing sacks of canned goods and other items and delivering it to their vehicles. The Emerging Leaders were highly thanked by the staff at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and took the opportunity to enlighten a few on the noble works of the Knights of Peter Claver, Inc. Thank you to the Gulf Coast District Emerging Leaders for putting on this project and assisting us in committing to the lunch.

Emerging Leaders Report Co-Chairs, Bro. Cortney Pichon and Lady Arletta Chambers

Economic Development Report Co-Chairs, Knight Howard Ratliff, Jr. & Lady Anita Coleman

The mission statement as adopted in 2018 is “Economic Development Committee is empowered to identify economic financial opportunities and related risks that will enhance the economic growth of the Knights of Peter Claver Inc.” The Economic Development Committee is a standing committee that has met seventeen (17) times the year 2018-2019 operating period. The committee consist of 4 subcommittees: 1) Revenue Generation ($$) 2) Partnership /Sponsorship subcommittee 3) Real Estate and 4) Economic Development Plan

1. PARTNERSHIP/SPONSORSHIP : Tobin Hawkins /Anthony Daisy sub -leadsa) New AARP Sponsorship / Partnership developed / approximately $10,000 sponsorshipb) Pharmaceutical Alliancesc) POCS established with and discussions with Pfizer /The Wal-Mart Foundation etc. for

future opportunities with KOFPC –Tobin Hawkins/ Anthony Daisy/Ed Cotton2. REVENUE GENERATION: POCS Howard Rattliff /Anita Coleman sub leads

a) National Golf Classic Tournament & Clinic successfully held 8/2/19 @ Southland GCPilgrimage to Spain/Rome donated $150 of proceeds to the Claver Foundation as itscharity partner following its trip. - Howard Rattliff POC

b) Merchandise Licensing Agreementc) Online KPC Merchandise Store Ed Cotton and Tobin Hawkins

3. REAL ESTATE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN - Real Estate Anthony Daisy /EDPlan-H Rattliff POCS a) National Real Estate /Property list work continues.b) Completed Economic Development plan.c) Established a Projects lists to track ideas and suggestions and rank them

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FYI-Media Committee Report Co-Chairs, Lady Dr. Julie Joubert-Guillory & Lady Barbara King; Adviser Lady Karen Pinson

Duties and Tasks:• Taking pictures of events for the “Caught Being a Claver” daily updates• Maintain presentation of agenda, committee reports & other notifications• Summarize key events that occur daily at the National Convention• Daily tweets via Twitter and posting updates on Face Book• Daily host court recognition• Movie/slideshow presentation compilation for the National Convention Banquet• Provide via email the official 2019 FYI Newsletter to Grand Knights, Grand Ladies

and members whose email addresses were utilized in the registration process. Recommendations:1. Stay intact as a committee—FYI newsletter needs to be completed2. Add Knights to the committee.3. Work with the Technology Committee—IPad, laptops, etc. for additional feedback,

pictures, etc. to be submitted.4. Create an FYI email address so that councils/courts can submit information

throughout the year and the convention highlights would be ready ahead of time.

Military Advisory Committee Co-Chair Col. JC Gardner USAF (Ret.), Lady Mary Reed, Lady Dawn Collins

The purpose of the committee is to coordinate and ensure the proper military protocol for the Conferenece and Convention, to serve the needs of our veterans, spouses and Gold Star family members. Recommendations were: • Provide names of the active and retired military members of Councils and Courts.• Procure two US flags and post in each chamber at every Conference and

Convention.• The Advance Leadership Committee should become a Joint Committee to

include both men and the ladies when visiting the Veterans Administration (VA)Medical Centers.

• At Conferences and Conventions VA representatives should explain entitlements.• Honor fallen Claver Veterans/Gold Star family members at Memorial Services.• At each state/district conference, have a memorial display to include a photo and

a memorial book of deceased KPC military members.• Develop a national data bank with the state/district offices so that Claver

members can be identified as Veterans.• Allow military personnel to wear military formal unifortms to conference and

convention banquets, galas, balls and any other functions.• Request states/district city hosting conferences and conventions to procure a

State flag.

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National Strategic Planning Report Co-Chairs Brother James Callahan, III & Lady Janice Gray The Strategic Planning Process involves the following:

1. Data collection, data analysis, and surveys used to define the Strategic Plan2. SWOT Analysis Workshops (Strengths – Weaknesses-Opportunities—Threats)3. Plan document development & execution of vision and goals4. Planned focus group meetings of Sr./Jr. KPC/KPCLA to define strategic plan

Completed data collection Utilized clergy, affiliates & reached out to other organizations Data Analysis the surveys and SWOT were analyzed by a professional.

Social Justice Initiatives Report Co-Chairs, Knight James Derek Howell, & Lady Deborah Scott

1. Goals & Objectives for Subcommittee on Criminal Justice Reform Plus ActionStrategies Subcommittee Co-Chairs – Knight Charles Brooks and Lady Jill Benoit• Prison/Reentry Ministry/Legislative Issues/Death Penalty/The Sentencing Project• Healing Communities USA/Innocence Project

2. Goals & Objectives for Subcommittee on Domestic Violence Plus Action Strategies Subcommittee Co-Chairs – Knight Corey JeanLouis and Lady Ramonda Doakes• Educate & Develop Resources (Local and National)—What can you do now?• Devise Tool Kits of Workshop Materials/Program Elements for 90-minute Workshop

3. Goals & Objectives for Subcommittee on Human Trafficking Plus Action Strategies Subcommittee Co-Chairs – Knight Joseph Brooks and Lady Janice Henry• To become a beacon of Hope prayer, awareness & education by partnering with other

community organizations to eliminate the dilemma of Human Trafficking• Education & Mentoring/Provision, Advocate & Pray

4. Goals and Objectives for Subcommittee on Racism Plus Action Strategies SubcommitteeCo-Chairs – Knight Milton Bellard and Lady Elease Amos Goodwin• All Clavers should read "Open Wide Our Hearts, the Enduring Call to Love"

http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/racism/upload/open-wide-our-hearts.pdf and discuss ways to reduce racism in America.

5. Goals and Objectives for Subcommittee on Black Lives Matter Plus Action StrategiesSubcommittee Co-Chairs – Knight James Callahan,III and Lady Loralean Jordan • Provide information on the Black Lives Matter Movement and engage Church leadership on Black

Catholic Community perspectives and concerns while providing ongoing updates

Location of Survey Respondents

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Grand Knight/Grand Lady Workshop Presenters: Deputies Lady Janae Tinsley, Lady Alma Moore & Brother Carlton Robinson Mission & Objectives:

• To provide an overview of the duties of Grand Lady and Grand Knight.• To teach how to execute those duties in a way that will promote expansion and

retention • To provide an overview of effective leadership and to give you some tools for

success Presentation Information:

1. Know your role &Responsibilities of a Grand Knight and a Grand Lady2. Be a good delegator and know how to facilitate meetings3. Maintain good relationships4. Remember the key initiatives—scholarship, programs, charity & outreach and

church and clergy relationships5. Use your various tools & resources:

• Charter, Constitution and KPCLA (2011)/KPC (2009) Bylaws• Roberts Rules of Order 11th Edition• The Handbook (2011) and the Initiation Book• State/District Conference Bylaws• Local Court Bylaws; your Gavel• Current KPCLA/KPC Passwords and Ritual and Wake Book• Court Roster of Officers and List of Committee Chairs• Roster of Court Members and contact your State/District Deputy• Calendar of Events for National, State/District, Court/Council• Copies of Newsletters and Claverite• Grand Lady/Grand Knight Guide• Past Grand Ladies/Grand Knight• Access to a Computer or Technology Liaison

6. Display signs of true leadership

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Financial Secretary/Treasurer’s Workshop Presented by National Treasurers - Brother Ricky Sassau, Lady Donna Williams, Supreme Comptrollers-Gracious Lady Franz Aubry, Sir Knight Anthony Carter, and Lady Ollie Duplechain, Past Financial Secretary of the Year of Court 138, Houston, TX

On August 6, 2019 this workshop covered an overview of responsibilities of financial secretaries and treasurers. FINANCIAL SECRETARIES:

• Reviewed the duties of the financial secretary, who keeps a true and faithful account of all thefinancial transactions of the unit.

• Remember other key duties:1. Keeps a roll of the members, their addresses, date of initiation, beneficiary, reinstatement,

suspension, expulsion, transfer or death;2. Receive and keep a record of all dues, assessments, fees and fines collected at meetings;3. At the close of each meeting turn over to the Treasurer all monies received at meetings and write

a receipt in the official receipt book;4. Forward to the National Office following each meeting, all dues and assessments fixed by law,

supported by a statement on the official form of the order;5. Be prompt in notifying and forwarding to the District/State Deputy all transfers, reinstatements,

suspensions and initiations of new members, using the required forms; conduct allcorrespondence pertaining to the finances of the Unit and shall make monthly reports of allfinancial transactions to the officers and members of the unit; submit annual report- Jan 1 – Dec31.

• Overview was given of the member management system, dues reporting, signatures on forms, etc.• Tools needed include, but are not limited to: Constitution and By-Laws; Local By-Laws; Roster of

Officers and Members; Council/Court Seal; Financial Secretary Warrant (Voucher); Receipt Bookwith Duplicate Copy; Current Supply List; All Pertinent Forms; Computer or Laptop; and, a Calculator

TREASURERS: 1. Know the duties of the office;2. The treasurer is the custodian of all funds of the Senior and Junior Units3. At the end of each meeting of the unit, receive from the financial secretary all monies collected

from the members and given an official receipt;4. Within 24 hours after receiving the funds from the financial secretary, deposit the same in a bank

or other secure institution or place of deposit approved by the majority of the Unit.5. Other Duties: Recipient of All Incoming Funds; Deposits are made timely; Receipt book is

maintained with proper signature; Records all money received from the Financial Secretary;Manages All Expenditures; Writes checks approved by Court; Keep check register updated;Balance checkbook monthly; Submits all tax forms and documents for the National Office andIRS (990 Form); and Arrange for Quarterly Audits

6. Tools needed: Personal Computer or Laptop; Checkbook; a Calculator; Check Register (to recordincoming and outgoing funds); Storage Box for Pertinent Files; Three-Ring Binder or File Box toStore Documents (Reports, Bank Statements, etc.); A Cash Box; Previous Year’s FinanceRecords (Monthly & Quarterly Reports, Quarterly Audits, etc.)

A great question and answer session concluded the workshop.

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Communication Workshop

St. Peter Claver Foundation Announces its $100,000 Social Justice Campaign: "The Enduring Call to Love" Co-Chair Lady Delilah Francis

Social Justice Campaign: "The Enduring Call to Love" was launched during the 104th Annual National Convention of the Knights of Peter Claver, Inc. in Atlanta, GA by the St. Peter Claver Foundation. The goal is to raise $100,000 to be allocated to member units, organizations, and partners committed to programs and awareness that address: Domestic Violence, Racism, Black Lives Matter, Criminal Justice Reform, and Human Trafficking. More information will be coming soon. The newly elected Board of Directors include President William Everette, Vice President Delilah Gauthier and Secretary Lori McCoy. For more information about the Foundation and how to donate: www.kofpc.org.

Dr. John G. Igwebuike, Interim Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at Alcorn State University, delivered an inspirational presentation on effective communication. His workshop spoke about parts of the body that enable you to communicate and properly receive communication cues.

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Health Fair Project Chairperson Joi Parks

Gospel Extravaganza & White Linen Dance Highlights

On Monday, August 5, 2019, a health fair was sponsored in the Sidney Marcus auditorium from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. It was chaired by Lady Joi Parks of Court #313. We had 10 vendors, listed below, several of which were staffed by members of the Order. Services offered included blood sugar diagnostics, blood pressure readings, pharmacist consultations, and member education on disease states and healthy lifestyle via dietary modifications. From the data gathered from the vendors, it’s estimated that we served approximately 400 members of the Order. Members I spoke with indicated that they really enjoyed the fair and received useful information. There were several members who were made aware of potential health issues that they were unaware of, so this ministry was really a blessing for several members in our Noble Order! • AARP• Leukemia and Lymphoma Association• Ask the Pharmacist• USDA• GA Diabetes Association

• American Cancer Society• WPGW• Healthy Kids• Morehouse School of Medicine• Grady Graduate Nurses

On Friday Evening August 2nd, Archbishop James P. Lyke Chapter 43, hosted the Ladies of Grace Gospel Extravaganza. The Emcee for the evening was Keisha Lancelin, Public Affairs Director of Atlanta CW69 Television. The theme for the evening was “Rise Up and Sing”. The night began with our very own Ladies of Grace Voices of Inspiration Choir led by Gracious Lady Mabel Denise Julian Taylor. The program was titled “A History of Hope” and included four Acts depicting different times in history. Other acts included:

• Dawn Axam Dance Theatre-Atlanta, GA• Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church Choir-Decatur, GA• Praise in Motion of St. Anthony of Padua-Atlanta, CA• Amazing Grace Liturgical Dancers of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church-Atlanta, GA• Our Lady of Lourdes Choir-Atlanta, CA• The Sister Thea Bowman Visionary Choir – Christ Our Hope Catholic Church-Lithonia, GA• Supreme General Assembly-Supreme Board• Sir Knight Cleveland Horton, Saxophonist-Windsor, CT• Jasmine Williams, Liturgical Dancer of St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church-Atlanta, GA• Randy Simmons & Rapture Ministries-Atlanta, GA

Special thanks to Chapter 43, Faithful Navigator Patrice Barton Smith and Co-Chairs: Gracious Ladies Susan Burroughs and Nina Payne.

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Clavers at Work in Atlanta!

Social Justice Committee Forum—Ending Human Trafficking! Co-Chairs Knight Derek Howell & Lady Deborah Scott; Subcommittee on Humman Trafficking Co-Chairs: Knight Joseph Brooks & Lady Janice Henry

Hearing our guest panelists provide intimate details of their trafficking experiences, life on the street and viewing amazing real-life videos at the Social Justice Public Forum was a bone-chilling experience. National Treasurer Knight Ricky Sassau and National Lay Board Member Lady Esohe Asemote gathered two experts—Pastor Donna Lynne Hubbard and Kat Doyle—along with a vocal oration by members of Selma the Musical Cast, who brought the house down with musical selections to remind us that we must do our best to end human trafficking!

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Congratulations to our Clavers!

National 3rd Degree Awards 2019 AWARD RECIPIENT COUNCIL/COURT National Grand Knight of the Year Knight George Williams St. Francis of Assisi #49 National Grand Lady of the Year Lady Yolanda Robinson Fr. Manuel Williams #345 National Jr. Dtr. Counselor of the Year Lady Abiola Asoja Holy Cross #284 National Commander of the Year Knight Charles Duplechain Wilfred B. Ricard #116 National Financial Secretary of the Year Knight Myron Creecy St. Catherine #73 National Financial Secretary of the Year Lady Linda Ridley Holy Cross #284 National Claver Lady of the Year Lady LeAnn Hall St. Benedict Court #336 Chris Pichon, II. Service Award Knight Zachary King Holy Cross Council #284 National Council of the Year Saint Edward Council #63 National Court of the Year Holy Ghost Court #8 National Claver Family of the Year Wilfred B. Ricard Unit #116 1st Place National Volunteer Svc. Hours Holy Cross Court #8 2nd Place National Volunteer Svc. Hours Saint Edward Council #63 3rd Place National Volunteer Svc. Hours Wilfred B. Ricard Council #116; Saint Catherine Court #73 (tie) Silver Medalist—Knights Knight Michael Griffin Our Mother of Sorrows Council #25 Silver Medalist—Knights Knight Donald Julien, Sr. St. Francis de Sales Council #325 Silver Medalist—Knights Knight Bruce Cortez St. Francis de Sales Council #325 Silver Medalist—Knights Knight Anthony J. Johnson Bishop Paul S. Loverde Council #398 Silver Medalist—Knights Knight Fabian R. Lewis Holy Rosary Council #20 Silver Medalist—Knights Knight Anderson Shaw St. Paul Council #162 Silver Medalist—Knights Knight Eugene Broadus, Jr. St. Augustine Council #58 Silver Medalist—Knights Knight Emmett H. Palmer St. Vincent de Paul Council #5 Silver Medalist—Ladies Lady Bertherene Young St. Ephegenia Court #188 Silver Medalist—Ladies Lady Geralyn Drummond St. Peter Claver - Tampa Court #379 Silver Medalist—Ladies Lady Yolanda Robinson Father Manuel Williams Court #345 Silver Medalist—Ladies Lady Lynette Hampton St. Francis de Sales Court #325 Silver Medalist—Ladies Lady Rena Edmond Evangeline Court #49 Silver Medalist—Ladies Lady Geraldine Gougisha St. Aubry Court #119 Silver Medalist—Ladies Lady Lena Young Holy Angels-Corpus Christi Ct. #200 Silver Medalist—Ladies Lady Tobin Hawkins St. Mary of the Purification Court #159 Silver Medalist—Ladies Lady Connie Steward St. Monica Court #151 Silver Medalist—Ladies Lady Sheila Thomas Sacred Heart of Jesus Court #121 Gold Medalist—Knights Knight Paul H. Ledet, Jr. Council #72 of Texas Gold Medalist—Knights Most Rev. Martin D. Holley National Chaplain (Memphis, TN) Gold Medalist—Ladies Deborah Connor Our Lady of Victory Court # 63 Gold Medalist—Non-Member Sr. Geneva James Mother Katharine Dexel Ct. #59 Gold Medalist—Non-Member Rev. Timothy Gollob St. Fidelis Court # 102 Claver Service Award Lady Rachel Warner Sacred Heart of Jesus Court #121 James Ellis Expansion Awards—Knights Deputy Corey JeanLouis State of Louisiana—1st Place James Ellis Expansion Awards—Knights Deputy Carlton Robinson Gulf Coast States District—2nd Place James Ellis Expansion Awards—Knights Deputy Adrian S. Adams State of Texas—3rd Place James Ellis Expansion Awards—Ladies Deputy Mabel Julien-Taylor State of Louisiana—1st Place James Ellis Expansion Awards—Ladies Deputy Thayes Sturgis Gulf Coast States District—2nd Place James Ellis Expansion Awards—Ladies Deputy Lori McCoy Shuler Western States District—3rd Place

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$5,000 Thomas R. Lee Memorial Scholarship Recipients (2)

1. Kelsey Brew, Gulf Coast District2. Mariah Burdette, State of Texas

$2,000 Willie Polk Memorial Scholarship Recipients (25)

1. Josiah Warren, Central States2. Larry Singletary, Gulf Coast3. Zahric Labat, Gulf Coast4. Nydia Cooper, Gulf Coast5. Miranda Stovall, Northern States6. Kelsey Castillo, Northern States7. Raven Glover, Northern States8. Elizabeth Isom, Northern States9. Joseph Will III, State of Louisiana10. Symphanie Arvie, State of Louisiana11. Leah Charles, State of Louisiana12. Elizabeth Sam, State of Louisiana13. Carrington Guillory, State of Louisiana14. Jasmine Carmon, State of Louisiana15. Daria Ball, State of Louisiana16. Lakiyn D. LaRocca, State of Louisiana17. Setayah Daigle, State of Louisiana18. Najah Liggans, State of Louisiana19. Kayla Plaisance, State of Louisiana20. Deanna Clark, State of Texas21. Audia Hughes, Western States22. Isaiah Henry, Western States23. Tyler Roach, Western States24. Obiulua Oduma, Western States25. Michaela Davis, Western States

Congratulations to all winners!Prolife Issues Committee Chairperson, Lady Marilyn Smith; Lady Tina Roby, Vice Chair Adviser Audrey Woods

The Joint Core Committee of two Knights and three Ladies and our Co-Chairpersons has continued to meet and work via conference calls since our last report. The following recommendations are based upon the discussions held throughout the year and also on site at this annual convention:

• The Respect of Life Mass will be designated assuch at all future senior national conventions.

• A Respect for Life 30-day Prayer/ ReflectionCalendar and Prayer for Life has beendisseminated and is available fordownloading on the KPC website.

• KPC continue to focus on education for motherand family.

• A Pro-Life Article has been included in eachissue of The Claverite since our lastconvention.

• School youth minister outreach in your Diocese.• Provide assistance with women who may

have had abortions to seek healing• Prison Ministry for pregnant women.

Meritorious 4th Degree Awards 2019 AWARD RECIPIENT ASSEMBLY #/

CHAPTER # Good Neighbor Awards—Knights James E. Mosby, Jr. 40 Good Neighbor Awards—Knights Vernon W. Joseph 22 Good Neighbor Awards—Knights Saint Paul 3 Good Neighbor Awards—Knights Msgr. Henry A. Thompson 27 Good Neighbor Awards—Ladies of Grace St. Paul 3 Good Neighbor Awards—Ladies of Grace Agnes Coleman 1 Good Neighbor Awards—Ladies of Grace James E. Mosby, Jr. 40 Good Deeds Awards—Ladies of Grace Gracious Lady Stephanie Bernard 3 Good Deeds Awards—Ladies of Grace Gracious Lady Fannie H. Burden 1 Good Deeds Awards—Ladies of Grace Gracious Lady Anna Brooks 5 Good Deeds Awards—Ladies of Grace Gracious Lady Audrey Ina Shaw 13 Good Deeds Awards—Ladies of Grace Gracious Lady Sharon Hairston 46 Good Deeds Awards—Ladies of Grace Gracious Lady Casteel Ellis 42 Cartegena Award—Knights Sir Knight Andrew Jackie Elly 20 Cartegena Award—Knights Sir Knight Lawrence Sylvester 4 Cartegena Award—Ladies of Grace Gracious Lady Cynthia Singleton 7

Scholarship Recipients

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Scholarship Raffle Drawing Winners Soaring High Committee $10,000.00 GRAND PRIZE: Kyle Jones, Shreveport, Louisiana $4,000.00 PRIZE: Debbi Weber, Bossier City, Louisiana $2,000.00 PRIZE: Tyler Joseph, St. James, Louisiana $600.00 PRIZES: Mary Cross - Alexandria, Virginia John Arnold - Beaumont, Texas Council #350 - Mobile, Alabama Reuben Fields - Moss Point, Mississippi Cyrus P. Ned - San Francisco, California Carol Benoit - Duson, Louisiana S. Caldwell - Erial, New Jersey Vera W. Dunbar - Port Allen, Louisiana Council #358 - Las Vegas, Nevada Sonja Bowers - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Host Courts

SUPER THANKS TO THESE COURTS FOR HOSTING THE

2019 NATIONAL CONVENTION. DAILY

DRAWINGS FOR PRIZES AND GIFTS TOOK PLACE DUE TO

THEIR GENEROSITY! • COURT #164 (TX)• COURT #181 (IL)• COURT #25 (MS)• COURT #264 (OK)• COURT #400 (CA)• COURT #132 (LA)

Chairperson, Lady Sonya Pichon & Lady Eugina White, Vice Chairperson; Lady Doris Tims & Lady Dianne Asberry, Adviser

The committee received one application. Available for grant applications was $1,950.00 to fund the Soaring High Program. “Girtstart afterschool STEM program” submitted by Holy Cross Court #284 in Austin, Texas will receive $1,000.00!

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Special Events

Golf Tournament Co-Chairs, Knight Howard Ratliff, Jr. & Lady Anita Coleman Twenty-two Clavers engaged in the 2019 National Convention Golf Tournament. The clinic was a hit with the ladies and others who enjoyed learning the art of golfing. The special event by RockStar Golf added excitement and fun, coupled with great food! 1st Place honors went to the Buckhead Mercedes Benz Team. 2nd Place was shared among the Leslie Team, composed of Knights of Peter Claver Members with Ray Leslie as the Team Captain. The golf tournament benefitted Human Trafficking efforts in the Greater Atlanta area.

Technology Report: Chairperson Lady Candace Proctor& Vice Chair Lady Aspen Texada; Adviser Lady Karen Pinson

Communication Workshop

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July 24-29, 2020… See you in the “Windy City”!

2020 National Convention Information

Knights of Peter Claver National Convention 2020!

(Lombard,IL)