Ladies of the Knights

Ladies of the Knights were present this weekend of July 25th and 26th, at the District Deputy Seminar, held at the Crowne Plaza in Nashua as well as the Quarterly Meeting, held in Merrimack, NH.

President Jolene, Camley, Vice President, Debbie Thibeault, Treasurer, Lisa Breton and Secretary, Noli Dale, were present thoughout the two days of meetings, representing the Ladies of the Knights of Concord Council #112, as well as assisting Mrs. State Deputy, Sandy McCann with her Ladies Programming for the weekend.

The Ladies created greeting cards and lap blankets and then organized the items in large wicker baskets, along with other heartfelt gifts.

Over all, the ladies (with over 30 women in attendance by Sunday's Quarterly Meeting) put together 16 baskets that they will deliver to Veteran's Homes in their area's.

Jolene, Debbie and Lisa spent the two day weekend, partcipating in the Ladies meetings as well as break away times, and Noli, gave valuable time, assisting on Sunday at the Quarterly Meeting in Merrimack.

In the photo's above, the Ladies filed into the room where the State was holding their Quarterly Meeting. Above, left, from left to right, Lisa Breton, Jolene Camley, Debbie Thibeault and Noli Dale.

Ladies of the Knights of Concord Council #112, were recently seen working hard on the State Level, assisting with a State Director's Meeting.

At the State Director's Meeting, recently held at Sacred Heart Church in Concord, State Deputy, Ed McCann gathered with many of the States Director's, to hammer out details for the coming year.

State Program Director, Glenn Camley, amember of Concord Council #112, introduced the awards criteria for this years competition's, in particular, NEW awards that will increase the participation of women within the Council's.

Sandy McCann, State Deputy McCanns wife, held a separate meeting with Director's wives and invited women, to begin projects that will be part of the Seminar and Quarterly Meeting weekend, and the Ladies programming, in particular.

In these pictures, State Deputy, McCann greeted Director's and their wives.

Sandy McCann also previewed to the Director's, the projects that she and the Ladies had begun work on. Here, you will see the "Card Packs", that will be presented to Veteran's Homes throughout the State of New Hampshire, as well as "Lap Blankets", which the Veterans will also be given.

Ladies, Jolene Camley and, Lisa Breton , along with others from the State Level, all gave valuable time to Sandy McCann, in the projects that will bring love and joy to New Hampshire's Veteran's.

Jolene had been planning for over a month with Sandy McCann, in an effort to have the meal organized for the meeting. Jolene and Lisa, both assisted the State Deputies wife with what would be the kick off to a program that will be held for the Ladies, at both the District Deputy Seminar and Quarterly Meeting on the 25th and 26th of this month (July).

In this photo, Lisa and Jolene remained attentive as Mrs. State Deputy, Sandy McCann previewed the program and crafts to the Director's in attendance.

The Ladies of the Knights of Concord Council #112, were in attendance at the 4th Degree held in North Conway on Saturday the 30th of May.

Lady Nancy Nadeau,  showed up to support her husband, Bob,  during the day long event, along with three additional Ladies who were also in attendance as guests and in assistance to the New Hampshire State Council.

During the course of the day, all four Ladies attended the Ladies Program, put together by State Deputy Elect, Ed McCann's wife Sandy  with assistance from Lady ,Jolene Camley.

In this picture, are from left to right, Ladies Lisa Breton, Group Leader, Debbie Thibeault, Jolene Camley  and Nancy Nadeau.

Within the day of events, one of the programs, was the opportunity to make hand crafted cards, highliting specific events.

Ladies Group Leader, Debbie Thibeault's husband, Keith Thibeault,  was in attendance in support of Bob Nadeau  who was taking his 4th Degree.

Keith  was just re-elected to the Faithful Navigator position for the Monsignor Buckley Assembly #0627, to which Bob  will be a member of.

Later in the day, at the Dinner Banquet, Debbie Thibeault, Jolene Camley  and Nancy Nadeau , relaxed and got to know many of the other Ladies who were in attendance and in support of their husbands, as well. 

Knights Ladies were recently in decoration fever.

Group Leader, Debbie Thibeault  and Nolie Dale,  recently prepared the Knights of Columbus Council Home for it annual New Years Eve party.

The ladies purchased festive decorations for the event, hanging streamers and ribbons, as well as placing table top decorations, etc.

While the event was a Council #112 program, the work of these two ladies were a welcome contribution to the programming and just one way that the Ladies of the Knights are seen ... "Out and about."

The event raised over $400.00 for Council #112 charities.

Ladies of the Knights were seen Saturday and Sunday the 22nd and 23rd of November assisting with the Immaculate Heart of Mary Craft Fair.

Ladies, Pat Preisendorfer  and Anita Serard, worked a few of the Craft and bake sale tables at the fair, selling some of IHM's favorite desserts and home made cookies, as well as many of the Parishoner's hand crafted goods.

A few of Knights of Columbus, Concord Council #112's Brother Knights (Red Brochu, Bob Martel  and Jim Marshall ) were also in attendance, helping to make their Church's Fair, a huge success.

Knights Ladies were recently found helping out at the Christmas Fair at St. Peter's Church in Concord.

Ladies Jolene Camley, Irene Weber  and Lisa Breton,  helped out with a raffle table at the fair, as well as other needed areas.

The event, always well attended by Parishoners and members of the community, and as expected, was highly successful, with procedes benefiting St. Peter's. 

At right, Group Leader Debbie Thibeault, found time to sit on Santa's lap for a Christmas photo, filling him in on what she and her husband Keith wanted for Christmas.

Council Lady, Kim LaFleur  walked in the "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" 5 mile Walk from Memorial Field in Concord on Sunday, October 19th.

Kim and over 5,000 walkers, helped raise close to $531,000 to aid in cancer related programs of the deadly disease that claims the lives of our family members, friends and neighbors and so many loved ones in our lives.

This event held a special place in Kim's heart, as events like these have for so many of us before. She would also like to thank all of those who sponsored her in the walk, and who thought of her on the day of the event.

For more information on this event, you can read up on local publicity coverage at: the Concord Monitor website  

http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081020/FRONTPAGE/810200303

Knights Lady, Jolene Camley, along with State level wife Sandy McCann, recently assisted with the New Hampshire Districts first "no frills" 4th Degree.

The Degree, hosted by the Monsignor Buckley Assembly #0627, was held on Saturday the 19th of July at Saint Peter's Catholic Church in Concord. 

Jolene, along with Sandy McCann, wife of State Secretary Ed McCann, set the Parish Center up to a "show case presentation", decked out in a Patriotic flare. Tables were set up with flag table cloths and flags, along with red, white and blue flowered baskets.

Early response from Sir Knights new and old, was that it was a job well done and a great experience for all.