Getting Started on Proposition 8 Activities

Worthy Brother Knights,

I am appointing the 16 Chapter Presidents as the chairmen for their prospective chapters for getting the attached letter out to all brother Knights in the state.  Each Chapter DD is to coordinate his involvement with his Chapter President for the Chapter's plan and steps to be taken to flow the attached letter down to the councils, parishes and all Catholics in the Chapter's jurisdiction.  In this way, 16 Chapters will be working in parallel to reach as many Catholics, non-Catholics, and ALL concerned citizens of California regarding Proposition 8.  This flow down will most likely  involve emails, direct mailings to those not reachable by email, and participation with the local Parishes and Community organizations who will be working to elevate the awareness of Proposition 8 and to get the people out to vote.  The attached letter (posted to the right) provides the means to get 'connected' with these important activities.

Time is of the essence and we need to move out immediately on this.I have also asked the State Office to broadcast various messages concerning Proposition 8 through this tiered Chapter-DD-Council structure to assist the efforts of the 16 Chapter Presidents and the District Deputies.  The State Office is available to help the Chapter Presidents and the District Deputies with their communication needs.

Through the State Council Officers, we will be working with Ned Dolejsi, who represents the California Conference of Bishops and Bill May, with Catholics for the Common Good.  Please read as much information on the various web sites provided from theState Office.  We have approval and support from our Supreme Office and our Catholic Bishops: and the Knights of Columbus of California are expected to do all that is humanly possible to make sure Proposition 8 passes in November.

God Bless all of you!

Saint Anthony Pray for Us

Bob Villalobos

State Deputy