Dear Brother Knights, Kansas Knights of Columbus On behalf of the members of Greeley Council # 1901 and the St. Aloysius Council #1913 at St. Paul Olathe, we wish to invite you to the of the Kansas State Knights of Columbus to be held May 3rd thru May 6th, 2018 in Overland Park. Our Councils have been working diligently to ensure that the 2018 State Convention is an experience of a lifetime. Make plans now to join us in Overland Park to help our councils celebrate 100 years of fraternalism in Kansas and to Love Your Life! All efforts are being made to make your stay in Overland Park a time to relax, enjoy great food, long time friends and good times. We also hope you take advantage of the shopping and entertainment that the Overland Park area has to offer. Enclosed you will find the following information regarding the 2018 State Convention: Convention Schedule of Events Convention Registration Information and Form Event Location Information Convention Dining Menus Ladies Activities Program Book Advertising Information Golf Tournament information You MUST complete either the included form or visit the 2018 State Convention website at www.2018ks-kofc.org to register and pay online. The report of credentials from the council DOES NOT register you for the convention. Please take the time to register for the convention and order your tickets prior to the April 1st deadline. Remember that the convention registration DOES NOT reserve you a room. You MUST make your hotel reservation by April 1st to obtain the negotiated price. There is an option register for a hotel room, that information can be found in the registration chairman letter. Please also view the enclosed Program Book Advertising Information and submit ad s no later than March 31st. Also be sure to review the information on the Golf Tournament being held at Prairie Highlands Golf Course located on the west side of Olathe, Thursday May 3rd. Note there are two different tee off times. Shotgun start at 8:00am and tee times beginning at 1:00pm. In closing, thank you for registering early and we look forward to celebrating our 100 year anniversary with you and your family at the. Vivate Jesus, Ed Miller Convention Co-Chairman Greeley Council # 1901 Fred Bleedorn Convention Co-Chairman St. Aloysius Council # 1913 St. Paul Olathe
THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2018 8:00am Golf Tournament Prairie Highlands Golf Course 1:00pm Second Round of Tee Times Prairie Highlands Golf Course 1:30pm State Officers Meeting Hotel Scottsdale Room 5:00pm-9:00pm Registration Hotel Pre Function Gallery 5:30pm PSD Social & Dinner Hotel Overland Park Room 8:00pm Charities Aid Meeting Hotel Scottsdale Room 11:30pm State Officers Meeting Hotel Scottsdale Room FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2018 8:00am-4:00pm Registration Hotel Pre Function Gallery 8:00am State Officers Breakfast Hotel Scottsdale Room 9:00am-4:00pm Country Store/Pennies From Heaven Hotel Tucson Room 10:00am Directors & Chairmen Meeting Hotel Kansas City Theatre 11:00am District Deputy Meeting Hotel Kansas City Theatre 11:00am New Delegate Meeting Hotel Ballroom 11:30am State Officer Wives Luncheon Hotel Restaurant 12:00pm Lunch Break On Your Own 1:00pm Workshops Hotel Ballroom 3:00pm Committee Meetings To Be Announced 5:00pm Convention Mass Church of the Ascension 6:30pm Chaplain s Social & Dinner Church of the Ascension 6:30pm Delegates Dinner Church of the Ascension 9:00pm-12:00am Hospitality Rooms Hotel 2nd Floor 11:30pm State Officers Meeting Hotel Scottsdale Room SATURDAY, MAY 5, 2018 7:30am-1:00pm Registration Hotel Pre Function Gallery 8:00am Mass Hotel Ballroom 9:00am-9:00pm Country Store/Pennies From Heaven Hotel Tucson Room 9:00am Awards Presentation Hotel Ballroom After Awards Men s Lunch Break On Your Own 12:15pm State Officers Lunch State Officers Hospitality 12:30pm Ladies Luncheon & Activity Holy Spirit Catholic Church 1:00pm-3:15pm Business Session Hotel Ballroom 6:30pm Convention Banquet St. Paul School Gym 9:00pm-12:00am Hospitality Rooms Hotel 2nd Floor 10:00pm Pennies From Heaven Auction & Raffle Hotel Ballroom 11:30pm State Officers Meeting Hotel Scottsdale Room SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018 8:00am Memorial Mass Hotel Ballroom 9:30am Business Session Hotel Ballroom 9:30am-12:00pm Ladies Lounge Hotel Overland Park Room 12:00pm Supreme Convention Delegate Mtg. Hotel Ballroom
Hotel information DoubleTree by Hilton Kansas City Overland Park 10100 College Blvd. Overland Park, KS 66210 Reservations can be made two ways: Call: 913-451-6100 (make sure to tell them you are with the Knights of Columbus) Online: http://group.doubletree.com/knightscolumbus Golf Course Prairie Highlands Golf Course 14695 S. Inverness St. Olathe, KS 66061 Convention mass & delegates dinner Church of the Ascension (located between Switzer & Antioch) 9510 W. 127th St. Overland Park, KS 66213 Ladies luncheon & entertainment Holy Spirit Catholic Church Martha & Mary Room (located between Quirveria & 69 Hwy.) 11300 W. 103rd St. Overland Park, KS 66214 Convention banquet St. Paul Catholic Church Gym (South side of Church behind school) 900 S. Honeysuckle Dr. Olathe, KS 66061
Brother Knights, Kansas Knights of Columbus Registration Information For your convenience, we are offering two registration methods for the 2018 Kansas State Council of the Knights of Columbus. To register by mail obtain a copy of the 2018 Registration Form from your Grand Knight or download and print the form from www.2018ks-kofc.org, fill out the form and mail it along with your payment for tickets to the address provided on the form. To register online go to www.2018ks-kofc.org and enter the required registration information along with your ticket selections. You will be able to pay online with PayPal. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THE CREDENTIAL FORM SUBMITTED BY YOUR COUNCIL DOES NOT REGISTER YOU FOR THE CONVENTION. YOU MUST SUBMIT EITHER A PAPER FORM OR REGISTER ONLINE. Regardless of your registration method, we will be confirming all registrations via email or phone after full payment has been received. There is no guarantee that tickets for the Convention Banquet, Ladies Luncheon or Friday night meal will be available at check in...please ORDER EARLY! You are responsible for making hotel accommodations. The rate for the hotel is $99 per night plus applicable tax. Please call the hotel or you can also make reservations online at http:// group.doubletree.com/knightscolumbus. The preferred method of reservations is online to ensure accuracy. The DoubleTree is the ONLY official hotel as it will hold all guests. When you check-in at the Convention, you will receive your convention packet and tickets. Convention check-in will be held at the DoubleTree Pre-Function Gallery as follows: 5:00pm to 9:00pm Thursday, May 3rd 8:00am to 4:00pm Friday, May 4th 7:30am to 1:00pm Saturday, May 5th We look forward to seeing you in Overland park to celebrate the, our Councils 100 years of Fraternalism and to Love Your Life! Vivate Jesus, Dale Franks Tom Van Hoecke Registration Co-Chairman Registration Co-Chairman Greeley Council # 1901 Greeley Council # 1901
Registration form Register online at www.2018ks-kofc.org or complete and submit this form The Credential form submitted by the Council DOES NOT register you for the convention Registration information and ticket payments MUST be received no later than April 1, 2018 No telephone registrations or ticket reservations will be accepted A completed form/online registration is required for each participant If additional registration forms are needed, make copies as needed Reservations for hotel accommodations must be made by the individual directly. Limited seating at Friday night dinner, Ladies Luncheon and Convention Banquet...ORDER EARLY! Purchased tickets will be available at the Convention registration check-in Registrations will be confirmed via e-mail or phone call after full payment is received Registrant s name (to appear on badge): First Name: Council Number: Last Name: Registrant s spouse or guest name (to appear on badge): First Name: Last Name: Home Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone: E-Mail: Position (please choose one for each registrant...non-knights registering should choose Other ): Delegate State Officer Past State Deputy District Deputy # Supreme Rep. Insurance Agent K of C Member Chaplain (Council # )/Clergy State Director State Chairman Other Advanced Ticket Purchase No admission to an event without a ticket Event Cost # of Tickets Total Due Delegates Dinner Friday, May 4 $15.00 $ Ladies Luncheon Saturday, May 5 $20.00 $ Convention Banquet Saturday May 5 $30.00 $ Please select: Chicken Steak Total $ Make checks payable to KofC 2018 Convention and return with registration/ticket purchase information to the address listed below
CONVENTION DINING MENUS FRIDAY PORK DINNER Friday, May 4 Dinner at 6:30PM Church of the Ascension Parish Hall Grilled Pork Chops, Cheesy Tater s Green Beans, Dinner Roll Children s Option: Hot Dog s, Mac & Cheese $15.00 per person There will be a 50/50 raffle available that night w/ winner being contacted that night. Children 10 and under eat free Beer & Wine available for donation LADIES LUNCHEON Saturday, May 5 Dinner at 6:30PM Holy Spirit Catholic Church Martha & Mary Room Mexican buffet catered by Tequila Harry s $20.00 per person Limited to the first 100 ladies CONVENTION BANQUET Saturday, May 5 Dinner at 6:30PM St. Paul s Catholic School Gym Tossed Salad, Steak/Chicken, Baked Potato Veggie, Dinner Roll, Desert Please select meat option when registering $30.00 per person
LADIES ACTIVITIES Ladies Luncheon Saturday, May 5 12:30PM Holy Spirit Catholic Church Martha & Mary Room 11300 W. 130th St., Overland Park, KS 66214 Catered by Tequila Harry s Transportation provided from hotel to Holy Spirit Entertainment is being finalized by the committee. Once finalized, the committee will send e- mails to the Grand Knights and District Deputies, as well post it on the official convention website and Facebook page. Derby Hat Contest The 144th running of the Kentucky Derby will be later that day of May 5th. We would like to see the ladies in your best Derby hat, just like you would see on TV. The hats will be judged during the luncheon and the winner will be announced at the end of the luncheon. The winner will receive a Kentucky Derby inspired gift pack. TICKETS ARE LIMITED TO THE FIRST 100 LADIES DUE TO SPACE RESTRICTIONS - BE SURE TO ORDER NOW! Ladies lounge Sunday, May 6 9:30AM Hotel Overland Park Room Ladies are invited to gather in the Overland Park Room at the DoubleTree. Ladies will be free to mingle and have an opportunity to play games. Children are welcome to join their mothers in the lounge. Light refreshments and beverages will be available.
Advertising Contract Advertiser s Information: Program Book Ad Prices & Sizes (Please mark desired ad size) Name: Full Page (8 x 10 ½ )...... $325.00 Half Page (8 x 5 ¼ )....$200.00 Address: Quarter Page (4 x 5 ¼ )......$150.00 Eighth Page (4 x 2 2/3 )...$100.00 Sponsor (2 bold lines text only).$50.00 Phone: Advertisers who purchase a full-page ad E-Mail: are eligible to purchase a $75 Golf Hole Sponsorship for $50: Contact: Golf Hole Sponsorship.. $75.00 Golf Hole Sponsorship...... $50.00 Form of Payment: Cash Check PayPal (requires purchase of full page ad) Artwork Furnished: Yes No Signature of Advertiser: Knights of Columbus Representative: Attach an example of finished ad along with any camera-ready artwork (if possible). Artwork can be emailed to 2018kofc.convention@gmail.com and must be received by March 31, 2018. Ads will be printed in black and white. All ads are subject to approval, receipt of payment and artwork. A PDF proof copy of the ad layout will be emailed to the address provided. Special Instructions: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Knights of Columbus 2018 State Convention Program Advertisement Receipt Full Page (8 x 10 ½ )...... $325.00 Half Page (8 x 5 ¼ )...$200.00 Memo: 2018 Convention Ad Quarter Page (4 x 5 ¼ )..$150.00 Eighth Page (4 x 2 2/3 ).....$100.00 Send Payment To: Sponsor (2 bold lines text only)...$50.00 2018 KofC Convention Ad Committee Golf Hole Sponsorship $75.00 P.O. Box 352 Golf Hole Sponsorship.... $50.00 Olathe, KS 66051 Thank you for your business! Make checks payable to: K of C 2018 Convention (PayPal link available at the convention website listed below)
We re proud to announce the Family Golf Tournament Included: Range Balls Cart Goody Bag Refreshments Beer Lunch Register at www.2018ks-kofc.org Entry Deadline 04/15/18 Fee $100 per player For more information contact: Logan Yeats: 979-324-9066, yaterag@gmail.com Jerry Sommer: 785-204-1493, jerome.sommer1950@gmail.com Sign up Today! Time and Place Start times @ 8am and 1pm Registration and range open @ 7am and 12pm Prairie Highlands Golf Course 14695 S Inverness St. Olathe, KS 66061 Attire and Fees Soft spikes or tennis shoes are required. All players must wear appropriate golf attire. No tank tops are allowed. Each player must also have his or her own set of golf clubs. A limited number of rental sets are available from the pro shop. Fees listed are before 04/15/18 deadline. Scoring and Rules Thursday May 3rd, 2018 This will be a FOUR PERSON SCRAMBLE but INCOM- PLETE TEAMS ARE WELCOME. Each player will receive 1 mulligan with more available for purchase. Priests, Knights, Family Members, and Friends are welcome! JOIN US FOR A GREAT DAY OF GOLF. HELP SUPPORT OUR GREAT CAUSES. Tournament INFORMATION REGISTRATION FORM Register online or return this form to: Knights of Columbus 2018 State Convention P.O. Box 352 Olathe, KS 66051 YES! I WANT TO PARTICIPATE TEAM CAPTAIN COMPANY ADDRESS CITY/STATE EMAIL PHONE PLAYER #1 PLAYER #2 PLAYER #3 PLAYER #4 PREFERRED START TIME 8am 1pm PAYMENT Checks made payable to Knights of Columbus 2018 State Convention Awards and Prizes Teams will be flighted based upon score, and prizes will be given to the top three teams in each flight. Prizes will be given out during the convention weekend (following afternoon play).