Edward Drugo

On Saturday, July 24,2021 the Operation Salute- Back to School Bash was held to honor and give back to active military families by providing backpacks and school supplies to school age children at five First Coast Y.M.C.A branches.  This is a Y.M.C.A of Florida’s First Coast initiative with various community partners.  This year, Knights of Columbus Assembly Mother of Divine Mercy, Assembly 3771 partnered with a $1,000 donation (Specialist – First Class level).

690 backpacks were distributed. 590 were distributed over the five locations and 100 were distributed to the USO to give to selected active duty members’ children. 40 backpacks were distributed at the St. Augustine Y.M.C.A.   Our donation represented 10% of the 690 backpacks distributed.  Due to the uptick in COVID- 19 cases, the event was changed from an indoor event to a drive thru event like last year.

40 Staff members worked the event.  56 volunteers helped sort, stuff and distribute the backpacks.  Vystar Bank had a vendor table.   Our Assembly had representation at the St. Augustine Y.M.C.A. helping distribute the backpacks and T- shirts. 

As a sponsor Assembly 3771 received recognition on banners, posters, T- shirts, printed and internet promotional material. This was a worthwhile experience/ event the Assembly should consider continuing to sponsor as well as involving other Assemblies and Councils in the Jacksonville, Florida area.

Distribution of backpacks event is the final step in the 2021 Operation Salute – Back-to-School-Bash.  Assembly 3771 donated $1,000 to be a sponsor of the event.  This was the largest donation made by Assembly 3771 demonstrating our Patriotic commitment to those who serve our country.

A special thank you to Faithful Pilot Robert A. Foss who spear headed this Patriotic, Civic and Community event despite many changes precipitated by COVID-19 surges.

St. John Paul II Council 16492

To the Parishioners and Knights of St John Paul II Parish, Your support for the Food Bank has been fantastic! The August collection was 1,413 Pounds with an estimated value of $2,529.27, a record! Your generosity will help so many people and is very much appreciated. God Bless

On Saturday July 31st 2021, Special Olympics of St Johns County had their County Swim Competition. Our Council came to help and had 13 volunteers (9 Brothers and 4 Ladies) to help with setup and breakdown, timers, and fans in the stands. Our Knights and Ladies were very much engaged and enthusiastic for this heartwarming event. Our council was presented with an award certificate for our contribution and support. We hope to continue with Special Olympics Basketball, Track and Field events later in this Fraternal Year.

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Congratulations and thank you to Brother Dennis Siple for setting up and running our Council’s Inaugural Golf Outing. The profit of approximately $2,000 will go to Camp Amigo.