The Palmetto State BulletinThe Newsletter of the South Carolina State Council

Volume 21 Issue 6 December 2009

Inside This Issue

SCHEDULE OF STATE WIDE EVENTS

December 200925 Christmas31 New Years Eve

January 20101 New Year’s Day, Feast of Mary, Mother of God1 Per Capita Tax Levy6 Feast of the Epiphany10 Third Degree, Sunday, Greenville 166816 Stand Up for Life Rally, Saturday, Columbia17 Third Degree, Sunday, East Columbia 684722 March for Life, thursday, Washington, D.C.23 Third Degree, Saturday, Pawley’s Island 1102831 Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity #1728 Due31 End of Charity Drive31 Suspension of Councils for Non Payment of

CatholicAdvertising FeesTBD Council FreeThrow Contests

February 2010District Free Throw in Each District

5-7 Mid Winter Meeting - Charity Ball & DrawingColumbia, 6847

12 Lincoln’s Birthday

Knights Urged to Oppose Abortion Mandate inSenate Health Bill 1Schedule of State Wide Events 1From the State Deputy 21st Degree Held in Loris for New Council 2From the State Membership Director 3Pope Benedict XVI Receives Supreme Knightand Supreme Chaplain 3From the State Ceremonials Chairman 4First Degree Standings 4From the Desk of the State Historian 5Patriots Corner 5Your South Carolina K of C Field Agents 6K of C Insurance: Financial Stability andCompetitive Rates 6Third Degree Schedule 2009 - 2010 7Second Degree Standings 7Field Agent Directory 10State Officers and Committee Chairmen 11

U.S. Knights Urged to OpposeAbortion Mandate in SenateHealth Bill12/15/2009Health care reform legislation to be voted on soon in theU.S. Senate would result in mandatory abortion coveragepaid for with public funds and fails to provide conscienceprotection for medical professionals, and Knights in the U.S.are being urged to contact their senators on the issue, and toask that they vote against the bill if it does not ban abortionfunding and provide conscience protection.Stressing that a “moral tragedy” is imminent, Supreme KnightCarl Anderson stressed in a column circulated by the Zenitnews service that “It is doubly ironic that a law that wouldforce millions to violate their conscience by paying their taxesand would entangle thousands of Catholic physicians, nurses,hospitals and charities in the evil of abortion is being consid-ered at precisely a time when the majority of Americans ’ ingreater and greater numbers ’ are increasingly becomingmore pro-life.”On December 7, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishopssaid that an amendment continuing the long-standing policyagainst federal funding of abortions was “essential.” Butthe Senate killed the amendment the next day, an action thebishops described as “a grave mistake,” and leaving theUSCCB to conclude that “the Senate should not approvethis bill in its current form.”The House of Representatives had voted earlier to approvean amendment offered by Michigan Congressman andKnight of Columbus Bart Stupak that would apply HydeAmendment restrictions to all federal funds in the legisla-tion. “That,” the bishops said, “is what the final bill mustdo.”Knights should contact their senators either by phoneor e-mail.A special Senate Web page provides both telephone num-bers and electronic contact information.A NCHLA Web page also provides a means of conveying amessage to your senator

The Palmetto State Bulletin 2 December 2009

From The State DeputyWe have completed the first half of the fraternal year. Now isthe time for all Worthy Grand Knights to consider which oftheir programs or events deserve special recognition . I urgeeach of you to follow through, write up your Council’s achieve-ments and submit them for our Service Awards Program.Complete information is available on our State Web Site“southcarolninaknights.org” under programs.The Mid-Winter meeting will take place at Council 6847 inEast Columbia February 5th thru 7th. The meeting will be heldat St. John Neumann School located at 721 Polo Road startingat 9:30 A.M. Grand Knights, Financial Secretaries and Pro-gram Directors should attend. Rooms have been reserved atthe Hampton Inn at 1551 Barbara Dr. Columbia SC. 29223(located off Two Notch Road)… Phone (803) 865-8000.The State Convention will be held in the Clarion Hotel at 1615Gervais Street Columbia S.C. 29201 Phone (803) 771-8711April 23rd thru 25th.SPECIALOLYMPICS REPORT: To further track council’sinvolvement, be sure that your council completes the Partner-ship Profile Report with Special Olympics form # 4584 andsubmits it to Supreme Council Office by January 31, 2010.Copies are also required for the State Deputy, District Deputy,and your council file.FRATERNAL SURVEY: Councils, Assemblies and circlesmust complete FraternalActivity Form # 1728 and submit it tothe Supreme Council Office by January 31, 2010. Both theabove forms can be filed electronically at www.kofc.org/forms.ROUND TABLE COORDINATOR: Only 3 councils inSouth Carolina have submitted Supreme Form 2629. This formmust be re-submitted each and every year as Coordinatorsmay change.In closing I ask you to pray for all Knights of Columbus. Prayeris what we share not only in time of need, but also each andevery day, so that we make a difference in so many ways.Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy and pros-perous New year.Vivat JesusJoseph F. Gubeli Jr.SC State Deputy

1st Degree Held in Loris for NewCouncilLoris had a 1st degree on the 29th of October and broughtin 10 members who will be used in forming a new council inLoris. Subsequent degrees were planned for November andDecember.

Bottom Row Left to Right are:K of C Past State Deputy, Richard Koehler, Frank Berglinger,RyanAllen, Charles Mullin Jr., David Bush, John Boucino III,and Bob LaConteMiddle Row Left to Right are:JamesAllen, Tom McCabe, JosephAllen, Vincent DeAngelo,Joseph Allen II, and Joseph KinneyTop Row Left to Right are:K of C State Deputy Joseph Gubeli Jr., K of C State Mem-bership Chairman Jack Urbanic, K of C District DeputyMichael DiMartino, and John J. Kennedy

The Palmetto State Bulletin 3 December 2009

From the State Membership andRetention DirectorJack Urbanic, FDD

December is a great time to prepare for the New Year.Does your membership committee have a plan to increasemembership?The membership committee should have a plan ready for theJanuary Council meeting.

• Are you carrying a Form #100 right now?

• Ask each Knight to always carry a form #100 withhim.

• Recommend that each member keep a copy in theglove compartment of his vehicle, in his briefcase, lunchbox, and sports bag.

• Consider periodically having a “Form #100 check”at council meetings to see if members have the documenton them. Collect one dollar from each member who doesnot have a Form #100. Use those funds to support a councilcharity or a council social function.

Instruct your recruiters to ask prospects to complete the formin neat, legible printing (or to assist the prospects in filling outthe information if necessary). Review the form’s sections withyour members to make sure that they understand what infor-mation is required. Do you know what is required?Our Goal for the 2009-2010 fraternal year is 350 new mem-bers.Membership as of December 8, 2009GOAL Intake Gain NEEDED Percent350 148 202 42.29%As of December 8, 20099 of the 58 councils have not reported new members.Congratulations Councils 6900 Charleston (177%), 7531Conway (150%), 8502Walterboro (175%), 10867 Cheraw(100%), and 12263 Bluffton (126.32%). They have made theirfraternal goal and have surpassed it.Thanks for All the Work You do to Promote the K of CMerry Christmas and Happy New Year

Pope Benedict XVI ReceivesSupreme Knight and SupremeChaplainOn December 10, 2009, His Holiness Pope Benedict XVImet privately with Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson, ac-companied by Supreme Chaplain Bishop William E. Lori ofBridgeport. During the course of their meeting, the SupremeKnight presented the Holy Father with a check for $1.6 mil-lion, representing the earnings from the Order’s Vicarius ChristiFund, the annual proceeds from which are given for the HolyFather’s personal charities and causes.

January Third DegreesThis is to inform all that the degrees in January will be held asfollows:January 23, 2010 at Council 11028 in Pawleys Islandwill be held as scheduled (Starting at 12:30 PM) and at thelocation scheduled.January 10, 2010 at Council 1668 in Greenville will beheld starting at 1:30 PM. This is to allow clergy time to get tothe degree. In addition to this information for those comingfrom the south of I-385 the following information is provided.I-385 Rehabilitation Project information put out by SCDOT isprovided as follows from that flyer.On January 4, 2010 I-385 from mile marker 0 to mile marker15 will be closed to all traffic and will stay closed untilAugust15, 2010. The flyover bridge at mile marker 0 will be com-pletely removed and a new bridge will be installed. For thosetraveling on I-26 west to get to the degree the following infor-mation is provided. Follow I-26 to Spartanburg and take I-85south (toward Greenville) to Mauldin Road. Exit on MauldinRoad South (don’t know the exit number) and go to the Councilhome at 762 Mauldin Road, Greenville, SC 29607. The coun-cil home phone number is 864-299-1868. This extra distanceshould add about 30 - 45 extra minutes to your trip. Thecouncil home will be on your right coming from this direction.

The Palmetto State Bulletin 4 December 2009

From the State CeremonialsChairmanRonald G. Povero, PSD, FM

First Degree StandingsRonald G. Povero, PSD, State Ceremonials Chairman

First Degree Standings NotesNOTE: COUNCILS INDICATED WITH ANASTERISK, NEED TO HAVE TEAM CERTIFIEDGoal for FY 07-08Degrees Per CouncilDiv I - 1-75 - 3Div II - 76-150 - 4Div III - 151-225 - 5Div IV - 226-above - 6

DISTRICT COUNCIL CITY GOAL ACTUAL%of GOALRichard M. Bachner DD #1 21 9 42.86%

5026 BEAUFORT 5 3 60.00%7289 HILTON HEAD 4 0.00%10668 HILTON HEAD 6 3 50.00%12263 BLUFFTON 6 3 50.00%

Michael A. Allen DD #2 16 7 43.75%2207 SUMTER 5 1 20.00%6847 E. COLUMBIA 5 4 80.00%9672 CAMDEN 3 0.00%13713 BLYTHEWOOD 3 2 66.67%

Michael DiMartino DD #3 18 9 50.00%5086 MYRTLE BEACH 5 3 60.00%7122 N. Myrtle Beach 5 2 40.00%

English 7531 CONWAY 4 3 75.00%Spanish 7531 CONWAY 3 1 33.33%

*14892 LORIS 1 0 0.00%Ernst T. Cvikl DD #4 16 0 0.00%

3684 AIKEN 6 0 0.00%7062 N. AUGUSTA 4 0 0.00%9161 BARNWELL 3 0 0.00%

Inactive 11645 EDGEFIELD 3 0 0.00%David R. Griffard DD #5 22 10 45.45%

6629 SUMMERVILLE 6 3 50.00%6891 ORANGEBURG 4 2 50.00%8502 WALTERBORO 3 3 100.00%8900 N. CHARLESTON 4 1 25.00%11910 SUMMERVILLE 5 1 20.00%

Steve G. Maxie DD #6 18 4 22.22%6884 SENECA 6 2 33.33%7129 GREENWOOD 4 1 25.00%8295 ANDERSON 4 1 25.00%9576 PICKENS 4 0.00%

Thomas W. Glynn DD #7 17 8 47.06%724 COLUMBIA 5 2 40.00%6892 IRMO 4 1 25.00%11325 LEXINGTON 4 2 50.00%12554 COLUMBIA 4 3 75.00%

John C. Robertson DD #8 19 16 84.21%1668 GREENVILLE 5 2 40.00%8182 MAULDIN 4 4 100.00%

Inactive 9745 GREENVILLE 0 0 0.00%!10819 SIMPSONVILLE 6 6 100.00%13112 GREENVILLE 4 4 100.00%

Thomas E. Plichta DD #9 24 8 33.33%704 CHARLESTON 6 2 33.33%6250 JAMES ISLAND 4 1 25.00%9475 MT. PLEASANT 6 1 16.67%10334 CHARLESTON 4 1 25.00%12472 CHARLESTON 4 3 75.00%

Edward M. Griffin DD #10 21 10 47.62%6756 ROCK HILL 4 1 25.00%* 10066 LANCASTER 3 2 66.67%12268 YORK 4 1 25.00%12366 FORT MILL 4 2 50.00%14475 LAKE WYLIE 3 3 100.00%* 14765 INDIAN LAND 3 1 33.33%

William “Skip” Reilly DD #11 16 9 56.25%3067 GEORGETOWN 4 3 75.00%8980 GARDEN CITY 6 2 33.33%11028 PAWLEYS ISL 6 4 66.67%

Robert L. Cox III DD #12 14 11 78.57%5194 FLORENCE 5 6 120.00%8123 HARTSVILLE 3 2 66.67%8790 MARION DILLON 3 2 66.67%10867 CHERAW 3 1 33.33%

Robert M. Gallagher DD #13 17 2 11.76%6726 HANAHAN/GC 4 0 0.00%6900 CITADEL 4 0 0.00%11471 Moncks Corner 4 0 0.00%11991 GOOSE CREEK 5 2 40.00%

William E. Weiss DD #14 21 4 19.05%6076 SPARTANBURG 5 1 20.00%9184 TAYLORS 5 1 20.00%9575 SPARTANBURG 5 2 40.00%12274 GREER 3 0 0.00%12995 GAFFNEY 3 0 0.00%

TOTAL 259 107 41.63%

Worthy Grand Knights and Members of the State Council:Pauline and I wish everyone a very Merry Christmasand a happy and healthy New Year.Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson recently announced thatall First Degree ceremonials until June 30, 2010, will be con-ducted in honor of our beloved priests. New member certifi-cates honoring “YEAR FOR PRIESTS” (#268 09/09) canbe ordered from the Supply Department.

You may print the candidate’s name and date on the certifi-cate on your home computer by using the template link. Youmay also print the certificate directly from your home com-puter. We recommend using high quality paper and a colorprinter to assure the quality of the finished product. A sampleof the “Year for Priests” new member certificate (#2689)”was recently mailed to grand knights; a matching HonoreeScroll (#271) is also available. Councils can personalize cer-tificates for candidates by using the template at www.kofc.org/yearforpriests.This does not mean that you can only have 1 honoree for adegree, you can still honor a lay member if it is desired. Justfill out 2 certificates for that degree, 1 for the Priest and theother for who you are also honoring. Select an honoree foreach degree you hold and present the certificates in a timelymanner, such as a mass or the night of the degree if the Priest

Ceremonials continued on page 6

The Palmetto State Bulletin 5 December 2009

Patriot’s CornerSubmitted by Roosevelt F. Cummings, PSDDistrict Master

From the Desk of State HistorianMichael W. Telesco, PSD, FM

SPECIAL OLYMPICS MISSIONTo provide year-round sports training and athletic competitionin variety of Olympics-type sports or individual with intellec-tual disabilities giving them continuing opportune unities todevelop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experiencejoy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendshipwith their families, other Special Olympics athletes and thecommunity.YOU NEED TO KNOW

1. SO is for children and adults with intellectual disabilities2. SO is free for athletes3. SO is worldwide- over 260 countries4. SO is year-round5. SO participation begins at 3– competition begins at 8years old – no upper level6. SO offers 23 different sports7. SO offers team & individual sports8. SO stresses training as well as competitionWHAT MAKES SO DIFFERENT FROM OTHER SPRTSPRGAMOZATOPMS1. SO offers sports and events to ALL levels2. SO uses ability divisioning3. SO provides awards for EVERY place4. SO doesn’t charge athletes5. SO has unique advancementYOU MAY NOT KNOW….SO follows the governing body for each sportEXPENDED OPPORTUNITIES1. Unified sports2. Athletes Leadership Programs3. MotorActivities Training Programs4. Healthy Athletes Programs5. Young Athlete ProgramFUNDING & SUPPORTThe South Carolina State & Local Councils of the Knights ofColumbus have provided volunteers and financial aid for morethan 32 years; during the calendar year 2008 more than$48,000.00 was provided.ONCE AGAIN THE KNIGHTS OF SOUTH CAROLINAHAVE INDEED STOOD TAL I IN SUPPORT OF “OP-ERATION HOPE” helping other people everyday.

Worthy Sir Knights and brothers we haveentered into the first week of Advent a timefor prayer and preparation of the birth of our

Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. AS we prepare for this won-derful event let us not forget our beloved priests who do somuch for us. Let’s not forget, charity begins at home.I want to thank all of you for the support you have given ourbrother knights who were sick or in distress.Many assemblies have extended invitations to social events,for this I thank you. At this time of year my schedule is verybusy and does not allow much time for festivities.Mark Your Calendar:The Sir Knight of the year write up is due January 30, 2010.Send To: Lucian Boissonneault, the new Program Director.Check your awards Booklet for information.Annual Survey of FraternalActivity due JANUARY 31, 2010,FORM #1728 IN FORM BOOKLET. DO NOT SENDELECTRONICALLY! IT MUST BE MAILED.THE RIGHT TO LIFE MARCH IS SCHEDULED FORSATURDAY, JANUARY 16, 2010 in Columbia. FROM THEUNIVERSITY TO THE STATE HOUSE, TIME 11:00 A.M.THIS IS OUR MARCH A GREAT TURN OUT WOULDMAKE A GREAT STATEMENT FOR 2010.THE NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE MARCH IN WASH-INGTON, DC IS SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 22, 2010.The February Exemplification is set for the 19, 20, 21,2010 at the Radisson Hotel In Columbia, South Caro-lina. All paper work is to be sent to the Master at PostOffice Box 11153, Columbia, S C 29211-1153. The Cut-off date for all registration is January 31, 2010.FROM MY FAMILY TO YOURS, MAY GOD BLESS YOUABUNDANTLY AND MAY THE PEACE OF THECHILD JESUS STAY WITH YOU ALWAYS.GOD BLESS!

The Palmetto State Bulletin 6 December 2009

Career OpportunityIf you are passionate about our organization, thrive underself management, enjoy going at your own pace and derivesatisfaction by making a difference in the lives of fellowKnights and their families I’d like to talk to you.The Knights of Columbus is accepting applications fromqualified candidates in all areas of South Carolina.For more information contact General Agent Robert Boniat 843.824.5632 or e-mail at robert.boni@kofc.org.

South Carolina Field Agents Attend FirstEver Sales Conference in St. LouisSix South Carolina Field Agents attended a two day educa-tional sales conference in St. Louis where they gathered with500 of their peers to learn more about the KofC insuranceproducts they offer to our members every day.From left to right, Field Agents Steve Dunlap, Jimmy Carter,Peter Zeeff, Senior VP of Sales and Marketing Tom Smith,General Agent Robert Boni, and Field Agents Steve Zito andFrank Kelly

Knights of Columbus Insurance:Financial Stability andCompetitive RatesThe popularity of the Knights of Columbus Insurance remainsstrong despite the stagnant overall economy. Members valuethe security and protection that K of C Insurance productsprovide their families. Because of the financial stability theKnights of Columbus has maintained throughout its 127-yearexistence, it can confidently offer competitive rates on its prod-ucts as well. K of C Flexible Premium annuities are currentlyguaranteeing a minimum of 3.00% interest in both the UnitedStates and Canada. Learn more about these funds, whichcan provide a income for life.

is present.We have had several people come forward to help on the 3rd

Degree teams but they are still in need of more personnel. Ifyou would like to join either team and help Exemplify theThird Degree to our Brother Knights please contact myself(843-873-8581) or either Team Captain (Harrison Washing-ton, Jr. 843-552-5611) or (Robert Flury 803-469-2731). Theyare in need of both speaking and non-speaking part mem-bers.The next Third Degree is scheduled for January 10, 2010 atcouncil 1668 in Greenville. Contact District Deputy # 8 forinformation. All 3rd Degrees start at 1230 and all candidatesshould be signed in NLT 1200 (Noon).The attached charts show the First Degree and Second De-gree standings for 2009 - 2010 Fraternal Year.Ronald G. Povero, PSDState Ceremonial Chairman

Ceremonials continued from page 4

The Palmetto State Bulletin 7 December 2009

Second Degree Standings - 2008-2009POC: RONALD G. POVERO, PSD, State Ceremonials Chairman

Third Degree Schedule 2009 - 2010

DATE LOCATION 3rd Degree Team SATURDAY / SUNDAY DistrictOctober 18, 2009 Lexington 11325 Coastal Sunday 7

November 7, 2009 Rock Hill 6756 Midlands Saturday 10

January 10, 2010 Greenville 1668 Midlands Saturday 8

January 17, 2010 E. Columbia 6847 Coastal Sunday 2

January 23, 2010 Pawleys Island 11028 Midlands Saturday 11

March 6, 2010 Hilton Head 10668 Coastal Saturday 1

April 17, 2010 Charleston 6250 Midlands Saturday 9

May 16, 2010 Greenville 1668 Midlands Sunday 8

Coat & Tie will be worn at all Degrees, No Exceptions.All 3rd Degrees scheduled will start at 12:30 pmAll Canidates must be registered prior to 12:15 pm2nd Degrees are scheduled by District Deputies

POC Ronald G. Povero, PSD, State Ceremonial Chairman

DISTRICT DISTRICT DEPUTY TEAM CAPTAIN TEAM NAME GOAL ACTUAL % GOAL PROJ DEGREES(Dist Served By Team)

1 Richard M. Bachner William Jaillet Low Country Team ( 1 ) 2 2 100%

2 Michael A. Allen Larry Huff, FDD Capital City Team 4 2 50% 2( 2, 7 &12 )

3 Michael DiMartino C. Van Demark, FDD Grand Strand Team ( 3 & 11 ) 4 2 50% 3( All Districts )

3 Michael DiMartino Donald Ullman, FDD San Juan Diego Team 2 1 50% 1

4 Ernst T. Cvikl Thomas Monahon, SS Aiken Team ( 4 ) 2 2 100%

5 David R. Griffard Steve Kramp, FDD Flowertown Team 4 1 25% 3( 5 & 13 )

8 John C. Robertson Jerry Shamroe, PGK Greater Greenville Area Team 4 3 75% 1( 6, 8 & 14 )

9 Thomas E. Plichta Jack Urbanic, FDD Greater Charleston Area Team 2 1 50% 1( 9 )

10 Edward M. Griffin R. Pfizenmayer, FDD Up S0 ) 2 3 150%

TOTAL 26 17 65%

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FIELDAGENT DIRECTORY

Stephen T. Dunlap FICF Roy Spurlock FIC (Melanie)113 Duke Lane 1101 Beavers DenLadson, SC 29456 Beaufort SC 29902(O) 843-569-1954 (M) 843-224-7263 (O) 843-575-9318stephen.dunlap@kofc.org (Fax) 843-379-9319704A-K, 6250, 6629, 6726, 6900, 10334, 11471, 12472 roy.spurlock@kofc.org

5026, 12263, 10668, 7289

Stephen C. Zito MSF, RFC, RFP (Therese) Frank Kelly (Sarah)513 Shadow Cove Lane 555 Westham DriveClover SC 29710 Murrells Inlet, SC 29576(O) 803-831-2850 © 704-806-1760 (O) 843-650-6264stephen.zito@kofc.org (C) 843-399-29506756, 9575, 10066, 10867,12268,12366,12995, 14475 francis.kelly@kofc.org

5086,7122,7531, 8980,3067,11028

Peter R. Zeeff, II James E. Carter (Margo)413 Willow Winds Dr. 140 Saddlebrooke RoadColumbia, SC 29210 Lexington, SC 29027(O) 803-731-5107 © 803-561-9106 (O) 803-546-2416 (F) 803-520-6108peter.zeeff@kofc.org james.carter@kofc.org6847,6892,7129,11325,11645,12254,13713,9672 724,2207,3684,5194,7062,8123,8790

Stephen F. Kramp (KC) Matthew Pisano (Mary Ellen)103 Fair Spring Court 2101 Portside WaySummerville, SC 29485 Anderson, SC 29625(O) 843-771-2437 (O) 864-226-9413(C) 843-475-7922 (C) 814-873-3101Stephen.kramp@kofc.org matthew.pisano@kofc.org704 L-Z 6891,8502,8900,9475,11910,11991,9161 6884, 8182, 8295, 9576, 10819

Stephen Miller To find out about FRield Agent opportunities

3071 Hunjtington Drive Contact the South CarolinaSpartanburg, SC 29302 General Agent, Robert Boni, FICF(O) 864-415-0936 121 Dover Court, Goose Creek, SC 29445stephen.miller@kofc.org (843) 824-56321668, 6076, 9184, 9575, 12274, 13112 robert.boni@kofc.org

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STATE OFFICERSState Deputy .......................................................................... Joseph F. Gubeli, Jr. ...................................... 843-871-2158State Chaplain ........................................................................ Fr. Robert F. Higgins ..................................... 843-249-2356Immediate Past State Deputy ................................................ Robert W. Ficco ............................................ 803-324-0044State Secretary ...................................................................... Thomas M. Monahon .................................... 803-648-9925State Treasurer ...................................................................... Richard A. Gabriel ........................................ 843-797-6804State Advocate ....................................................................... Richard Stachelek ........................................ 803-781-7636State Warden ......................................................................... Richard A.Marino ......................................... 843-237-8778General Insurance Agent ....................................................... Robert Boni, Jr. ............................................. 843-824-5632

DISTRICT DEPUTIESDistrict No. 1 (5026, 7289, 10668, 12263) .............................. Richard M. Bachner ..................................... 843-705-3034District No. 2 (2207, 6847, 9672, 12554, 13713) .................... MichaelA. Allen ........................................... 803-736-5817District No. 3 (5086, 7122, 7531) ........................................... Michael DiMartino ........................................ 843-663-1277District No. 4 (3684, 7062, 9161, 11645) ................................ Ernest T. Cvikl .............................................. 803-649-3586District No. 5 (6629, 8502, 8900, 11910) ................................ David R. Griffard .......................................... 843-835-8730District No. 6 (6884, 7129, 8295, 9576) ................................. Steve Maxie .................................................. 864-972-9421

District No. 7 (724, 6891, 6892, 11325) ......................... Thomas W. Glynn ......................................... 803-695-5162District No. 8 (1668, 8182, 9745, 10819, 13112) .................... John C. Robertson......................................... 864-967-7183District No. 9 (704, 6250, 9475, 10334, 12472) ...................... Thomas E. Plichta ......................................... 843-766-4888District No. 10 (6756, 10066, 12268, 12366, 14475, 14765) ... Edward M. Griffin......................................... 803-325-1497District No. 11 (3067, 8980, 11028) ........................................ William“Skip” Reilly ..................................... 843-237-9917District 12 (5194, 8123, 8790, 10867) ..................................... Robert L. Cox, III ......................................... 843-661-6057District 13 (6726, 6900, 11471, 11991) ................................... Robert Gallagher ........................................... 843-797-0936

District 14 (6076, 9184, 9575, 12274. 12995) ......................... William E. Weiss ........................................... 864-574-7889STATE DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN

Membership & Retention Director .................................................. Jack Urbanic, FDD ................................................... 843-886-2591Ceremonials & Protocol Chairman ................................................... Ronald G. Povero, PSD, FM ...................................... 843-873-8581New Council Development Chairman .............................................. Richard E. Koehler, PSD, FM .................................... 843-553-2171Program Director ............................................................................. Richard J. Stachelek, SA .......................................... 803-781-7636Church Director ............................................................................... Thomas E. Plichta, DD #9 ......................................... 843-744-7520Youth Director ................................................................................. Jason L. Galens ........................................................ 803-917-1582Community Director ........................................................................ Michael O. Evatt ...................................................... 864-243-9057Council Director .............................................................................. William P. Wichrowski .............................................. 843-235-9101Family Director ................................................................................ James O.Alford ........................................................ 864-595-0640Pro Life Chair Couple ...................................................................... Steve & Christi Morrison ......................................... 864-277-3177Public Relations............................................................................... Joseph A. Valentino ................................................. 843-821-2621State Bulletin Editor ......................................................................... Stephen T. Dunlap, PSD, FVSM, FM ....................... 843-553-6493

Father McGivney Guild Chairman ................................................... Robert W. Ficco, IPSD .................................... 803-324-0044

Columbian Squires Chairman ........................................................... Tyler Russell ............................................................ 843-947-0461Budget/Finance Chairman ............................................................... Richard E. Koehler, PSD, FM .................................... 843-553-2171State Hospitality Chairman .............................................................. Michael O. Evatt ...................................................... 864-243-9057Health Services Chairman ................................................................ Louis U. Pulicicchio, MD ......................................... 843-571-3498Columbus HOPE Foundation Chairman, Board of Dir. ..................... Michael W. Telesco, PSD, FM.................................. 843-572-1307Operation HOPE Drive Chairman ..................................................... GeneAlaura .............................................................. 843-553-7203Vocations Chairman ......................................................................... James Martin ............................................................ 843-572-0943

2010 State Convention Chairman ..................................................... Thomas M. Monahon, SS ................................ 803-648-9925

State Convention Coordinator ........................................................ Johnny Nix, FDD ...................................................... 803-783-0419Inter-Council Competition Chairman ............................................... Larry R. Papineau ..................................................... 843-851-0488Hispanic Coordinator ...................................................................... Victor Rivera ............................................................. 843-347-8898Historian.......................................................................................... Michael W. Telesco, PSD, FM.................................. 843-572-1307

Awards/Report Forms ..................................................................... Joseph F. Gubeli, Jr., SD .................................. 843-871-2158

State Directory Chairman................................................................. Joseph F. Gubeli, Jr., SD .................................. 843-871-2158

Eucharistic Congress ...................................................................... Richard E. Koehler, PSD, FM .................................... 843-553-2171

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