Rockdale Knights of Columbus have donated more than $5,000 to Milam County individuals, charities, clubs and organizations through the first half of 2019.
The non-profit organizations fundraising activities throughout the year fund their charitable contributions that go right back to community. Events like Mayfest, Lenten Fish Frys, Bingo and other events at the KC Hall help support the community and those less fortunate.
“The Knights of Columbus thanks all of its patrons and friends,” said Tom Alejandro, spokesman for the KCs.
KC families have donated their time to these activities:
• Unloading canned goods and other food for the Rockdale Food Pantry every month.
• Hosting two food trucks per month at the KC Hall parking lot for distribution of food to low income families.
• Honoring the Milam County first responders with a chili supper at the Hall.
• Contributing to the Rock-dale Fireman’s Give away drive.
• Contributing to support non-profit fund raisers at the Hall including Christmas Roundup and Senior citizens events.
The organization has given donations to several causes including: $475 to the Milam County Place of Hope Center; $200 to the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce for their fan drive and also additional funds towards the purchase of heaters during the winter; $211 to the Rockdale Senior Citizens center for their meals on wheels; $154 to the St. Joseph’s Church social ministries and $1,000 for four college scholarships for the 2019-2020 school year.
Officers for 2019-2020 are: Grand Knight, Kenny Svrcek; Deputy Grand Knight, Wesley Janak; Chancellor, Phil Konarik; Recorder, Robert Zapata; Warden, Charlie Watson; Treasurer, Lambert Skubal Jr.; Financial Secretary , Jim Grametbauer; Advocate, Fred Marquez; Lecturer, Chad Ehler; Inside Guard, Tom Alejandro; Outside Guard, Rodrigo Mancillas and trustees, Jason Ehler, Manuel Doud and Nick Guzman.
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