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GK Scott Deahna, PGK Ralph Neller with Jack Rodman. | Knight of the Year – Jack RodmanThe 2024-’25 Knight of the Year is Brother Jack Rodman. Jack leads the Knights' kitchen staff during all Knights events at STM and during Parish events supported by the Knights. The Knight of the Year award was presented at the Council’s Celebration Dinner on August 8th. |
GK Scott Deahna with Dave and Sue Bracy. | Family of the Year – Dave and Sue BracyThe 2024-’25 Family of the Year is Brother Dave and Sue Bracy. Dave and Sue have provided the leadership in coordinating the Council’s social events over the last several years. The Family of the Year award was presented at the Council’s Celebration Dinner on August 8th. |
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| April Knights of the Month – Hank Peppard & Jack RodmanDuring the month of April and early May there were six KofC events that required hospitality services. During each of these events Hank, Jack, and the entire hospitality committee stepped-up to ensure that the events were a great success. The special events included the 3rd degree Exemplification Ceremony, the Fraternal Benefits event, a Choir Appreciation dinner, and a First Communion recepient reception. Congratuations Hank and Jack! |
![]() | April Family of the Month – Jordan and Carolyn BorkholderJordan and Carolyn are both very acitve in Council and parish activities including several parish faith formation programs. Jordan has been active in the “That Man is You” program, and he has sponsored four new member Knights through his participation in the OCIA program. Jordan and Carolyn supported the recent Confirmation class retreat. Carolyn supports a family ministry program. Congratulations Jordan and Carolyn! |
2025 - 2026 Knight of the MonthJuly – PGK Dan BulinskiAugust – Charlie CulkinSeptember – Al FerrignoOctober – Derek NollNovember – PGK Jim MeydDecember - Ken GaaschJanuary - Kevin Maguire February - Steven Strumpf March - Michael Mercandetti April - Hank Peppard & Jack Rodman | 2025 - 2026 Family of the Month July – PGK Ralph and Carrol Neller August – Kevin and Judy DeadySeptember – Dr. Bill and Levan DangOctober – Brian and Maureen HarkinsNovember – John and Connie ReganDecember - Phil and Judy Arsenault January - Dan and Kim Flynn February - Ed Powell and Mara Linscott March - Joe and Ann Dean April - Jordan and Carolyn Borkholder |
The 2026 Florida State Convention was held in Orlando, FL. over the Memorial Day weekend. Delegates representing 72 council districts attended. District 51 was represented by Jon Engel (District Deputy), Scott Deahna, and Michael Mercandetti (Council #7826), Joe Gomez and Robert Ward (Council #13307).
The highlight of the Saturday session was the presentation of the “Council Awards”. During the Council Award session, the St. Thomas More Council #7826 won the following 3 awards: Second Place State Service Programs Award - Life; Second Place Faith Activities Division 3; Third Place – Vocations Support Division 3.
Jon Engel, Joe Gomez, & Scott Deahna | ![]() Saturday Awards Dinner |
Council Awards From State Convention
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Council #7826 Receives the 2024-2025 STAR Council Award St. Thomas More Knights of Columbus Council 7826 has received the distinction of Star Council, the international organization’s top award for local councils.The Star Council Award recognizes overall excellence in the areas of membership, promotion of fraternal insurance benefits, sponsorship of faith formation programs and service-oriented activities. |
![]() GK Scott Deahna with our Council STAR Award |
Council STAR Award |