Knights of Columbus Council #7914
Imagine being part of an organization that fills your heart and your mind with the joy of giving to others and the feeling that comes with making a difference. Knights are Catholic men, 18 years of age and older, who are committed to making their community a better place while supporting their Church. Being a Knight is more than camaraderie; it is being involved with your community; it is supporting your local Catholic Church while enhancing your own faith; it is about protecting and enhancing your family life.
As a member of the Knights of Columbus you and your family enjoy many benefits, including twelve 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. You'll also receive our monthly Council #7914 Newsletter via mail or email.
Want to learn more about the Knights? Have a question or comment?
Please contact:
Grand Knight: Dorian Tavarez, (760) 520-3446,
Deputy Grand Knight: Michael Little, (484) 239-0497 or
Membership Directors: Mickey Dillow, (240) 496-8800
Prospective Member Q & A:
1. I don't have time to join another organization; why should I join the Knights of Columbus?
As a Knight you can choose the projects with which you wish to be involved in within your own community. What is more, the Order is dedicated to family life and the many benefits it offers. From insurance to scholarships to service and social activities and programs, all are open to the whole family.
2. What are the requirements?
Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to men 18 years of age or older who are practical (that is, practicing) Catholics in union with the Holy See.
3. What is a practical Catholic?
A practical Catholic accepts the teaching authority of the Catholic Church on matters of faith and morals, aspires to live in accord with the precepts of the Catholic Church, and is in good standing in the Catholic Church.
4. Explain what Degrees are.
There are four degrees within the Knights of Columbus. Each degree ceremony imparts a lesson on the Order's core virtues of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism.
5. Do I have to purchase Insurance to become a member?
No; unlike many fraternal organizations, one does not become a member by purchasing insurance. In the Knights of Columbus, a man has to be a member before he may avail himself of the insurance benefit. Purchasing insurance is optional, however; the life insurance and long-term care insurance products offered by the Order are not only competitively priced, they are among the most solid and highly rated products available anywhere. Standard & Poor's and A.M. Best, the leading independent agencies that rate insurance companies, give K of C insurance their highest ratings.
Our Principles:
All the good works we do are informed by our four core principles:
• Charity
Our Catholic faith teaches us to “Love thy neighbor as thyself.” Members of the Knights of Columbus show love for their neighbors by conducting various charitable events to raise funds for the needy, by volunteering at Special Olympics and the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Carnival, as well as supporting mothers who choose life for their babies, both spiritually and materially. Knights recognize that our mission, and our faith in God, compels us to action. There is no better way to experience love and compassion than by helping those in need, a call we answer every day.
• Unity
None of us is as good as all of us. Members of the Knights of Columbus all know that together we can accomplish far more than any of us could individually. So we stick together… we support one another. That doesn’t mean that we always agree or that there is never a difference of opinion. It does mean that, as a Knight of Columbus, you can count on the support and encouragement of your brother Knights as you work to make life better in your parish and community.
• Fraternity
The Venerable Michael J. McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus, in large part, to provide assistance to the widows and children left behind when the family breadwinner died–often prematurely. The Order’s top-rated insurance program continues to do this today, as do individual Knights, who last year gave more than 10 million hours of their time to assist sick and/or disabled members and their families. In the Knights of Columbus, we watch out for and take care of one another.
• Patriotism
Members of the Knights of Columbus, be they Americans, Canadians, Mexicans, Cubans, Filipinos, Poles, or Dominicans, are patriotic citizens. We are proud of our devotion to God and country, and believe in standing up for both. Whether it’s in public or private, the Knights remind the world that Catholics support their nations and are among the greatest citizens.
Officers (2021-2022)
Chaplain: Rev. Raymond Schmidt
Grand Knight: Dorian Tavarez
Deputy Grand Knight: Michael Little
Chancellor: Bruce Newell
Recorder: Walter Gardiner
Financial Secretary: Jerry Hicks
Treasurer: Jeff Blackstock
Lecturer: Thomas Dillow
Advocate: Ray Faulstich
Warden: Bill Cameron
Inside Guard: Jeffrey Davila
Outside Guard: Bob Jackson
Trustee (1 year): Charles Widmayer, Sr.
Trustee (2 year): George Thompson
Trustee (3 year): George Greenwell
Program Directors/Chairmen:
Faith: Kyle Dewar
Community: Michael Little
Life: Rich Schwartz
Family: Tom Koviak
How to Become a Knight:
You can obtain an application form from any member of KoC Council #7914, or contact the Membership Director by email at TMDillow91@aol.com.
Meeting Times:
Council #7914 meets on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 7:30pm in the Council Home at the St. John Francis Regis Rectory.
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