Category: Council

June 2026 Business Meeting and Election of Council Officers for the 2026-27 Fraternal Year – Wednesday, June 3, 2026

June 2026 Business Meeting and Election of Council Officers for the 2026-27 Fraternal Year.

Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 – 6pm Meeting – 7pm Food and Fraternalism

Here are the nominated Brother Knights so far:

Office (Vote for ONE) Nominated Brother Knight
Grand Knight Brian Batko
Deputy Grand Knight Ryan Daw
Chancellor Dick Gregoire
Recorder Vince Barazsu
Treasurer Steven Pochini
Advocate Tony Chirco
Warden Bill Robert
Inside Guard Mark Bilski
Tim Baraszu
Outside Guard Eric Mann
Kent Sharnhorst
Three Year Trustee Tom Monteleon
Fred Gerring
Stephen Gall

NOMINATIONS ARE NOT CLOSED! If you are considering running for a Council position, please attend this very important meeting, where nominations are open one more time before the election during this same meeting. YOU can make a difference in our Council! Consider becoming an Officer! Here is a hand out that explains the basics for each position – Duties of Council Officers. Contact Grand Knight Tony Chirco ([email protected]) if you have any questions.


Please note: Following last month’s meeting, Ryan Daw and Brian Batko (who were nominated as GK and DGK, held a game of Rock-Paper-Scissors, with the winner taking the GK nomination and the loser taking the DGK nomination. Brian won with rock.

The Passing of Former Supreme Director Robert C. Stebler, PSD

My Brother Knights:

Former Supreme Director and Past State Deputy Robert C. Stebler passed away on his 91st birthday, Wednesday, May 20, after an 18-month hospice period. Bob is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara; children, Kenneth, Patricia and Wendy.

Robert Stebler was a proud son of the U.P., a professor at Michigan Technological University until his retirement.  He served the Michigan State Council in many capacities, including State Deputy for the years 1992-1994.  He was then elected to serve the Order as a Supreme Director in 1995 and served the three terms of three years each, ending in 2004.

In addition to their work and dedication to the Knights of Columbus and the Church, Robert and Barb were awarded Knight Grand Cross of the Holy Sepulcher and Knight Commander of the Pontifical Order of St. Gregory.

Bob and Barb wintered in Hudson, Florida and then remained in Florida when traveling became more difficult.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be offered at 12:00 Noon on Friday, May 29 at St. Teresa Catholic Church, 1107 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL  34606.

Burial at Calvary Cemetery in Lake Linden, MI will be announced at a later date.

Condolences may be mailed to:

Mrs. Barbara Stebler
11239 Sun Tree Rd
Hudson, FL  34667

Fraternally,
Lawrence T. Grabowski
State Executive Secretary

State Executive Secretary

LADIES NIGHT and Council Business Meeting – February 4th at 6pm (SPX Social Hall)

Pre-Valentine's Day Ladies Night and Council 3956 Business Meeting - February 4, 2026 at 6pm - St Pius X Social Hall

Our February 4th, 2026 Business Meeting is extra special, because it’s a Pre-Valentine’s Day LADIES NIGHT!

We are asking all of our Brother Knights to invite their Wives and Lady Friends to attend this special event. We’ll start with an abbreviated Business Meeting followed by a special meal and socializing with everyone!

We hope your LADIES (and yeah, the Brother Knights too) can attend on Wednesday, February 4th in the St Pius X Social Hall.