Gissel For State Warden

05/22/2021

Recap of my qualifications and a testimonial from my friend and Brother Knight Seth Walker in link.

2 Star Councils in 2 years as Grand Knight

2 Star Districts in 4 years as District Deputy with 1 year having all 5 council earn Star Council

10 Star Council earned by councils in district during 4 years as District Deputy

Panelist for Supreme Council's webinar on recruiting young men

2 years as Faithful Navigator with over 30% membership growth (49 members) in 2 years

3 years serving as State Life Director

2 years serving as State Faith Director

Election Is Today During Business Session Brother Knights and delegates to the 122nd Ohio State Convention, I hope you are having a blessed Easter Season. Below is a testimonial on my involvement at m

05/21/2021

On May 31st, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, commemorating the Blessed Mother’s visit to her cousin Elizabeth and the encounter of Jesus and St. John the Baptist while in the wombs of their mothers. Join us in praying A Novena for Life in honor of this special feast day.

05/13/2021

***** Note On Registration *****

Earlier today delegates should have received a test email from the State Council. Please reply to this to confirm. On Thursday, May 20 you will receive an email from the State Secretary telling you when you can register with ElectionBuddy. You need to register with ElectionBuddy as directed in order to vote on any business, including election of officers.

05/13/2021

Over the past two months there have been six Candidate Night meetings hosted by different Chapters or Dioceses. Unlike past years where the candidates traveled to each of these to meet in person, most of these were held online with one held in person. I enjoyed meeting with those that were able to attend and am providing links of the recorded meetings to you, as delegates, so that you you may learn more about the candidates for State Warden. Whether you were able to attend one of these or not, I encourage you to watch at least the introductions at the beginning of one of these.

*****Candidate Night Meetings (Video links posted if available)*****

March 16, 2021 (Youngstown) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7u_P6FuM2so

April 7, 2021 (Cincinnati) - held online, but not recorded

April 21, 2021 (Dayton) - held online, but not recorded

May 6, 2021 (Columbus) - https://zoom.us/rec/play/75i_adUrn2ZDoLU9XjIK0KCAaTN9BH74-tgpr7-spZ_F7x8_jn7IZUlYz9i484R_a86Q6H47ReTDKpy-.t-Y6BAtM4V4zMSJf?continueMode=true&_x_zm_rtaid=Gtn47IlFS1CFxhxkAEeMpg.1620839760773.27b8eb8bf904829cfdf19ba70aea22f2&_x_zm_rhtaid=986

May 7, 2021 (Cleveland) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gyu_FUwXNuo

May 11, 2021 (Minster) - was held in person without video

Brett Gissel and Chris Sarka from the Columbus Diocese visiting with the Delegates from the Cleveland Diocese on May 7, 2021. Candidates for State Warden.

05/06/2021

Tonight is State Warden Candidates night for the Greater Columbus Chapter at 7:00 p.m.

05/06/2021

This not campaign rated, but certainly worthy of sharing. Support the Pontifical College Josephinum seminary in Columbus by participating in this run/walk or sponsoring it.

The Friends of the Josephinum is pleased to announce that its annual 4-Miler Run/Walk will be held on the morning of Saturday, October 2, 2021, on the grounds of the Pontifical College Josephinum. Information and registration at
https://m3ssports.com/events/josephinum-4-miler-run-walk/

04/26/2021

The registration deadline for delegates and alternates to the State Convention has been extended to April 28. Registrations need to be submitted by 11:59 p.m.

Go to https://kofcohio.org/state-convention-delegate-registration/ to register.

04/23/2021

April 23 is the Feast Day of St. George. He is known for fighting dragons, but he also suffered a martyr's death:

"On February 24, 303 A.D., Diocletian, who hated Christians, announced that every Christian the army passed would be arrested and every other soldier should offer a sacrifice to the Roman gods.

George refused to abide by the order and told Diocletian, who was angry but greatly valued his friendship with George's father.

When George announced his beliefs before his peers, Diocletian was unable to keep the news to himself.

In an effort to save George, Diocletian attempted to convert him to believe in the Roman gods, offered him land, money and slaves in exchange for offering a sacrifice to the Roman gods, and made several other offers that George refused.

Finally, after exhausting all other options, Diocletian ordered George's ex*****on. In preparation for his death, George gave his money to the poor and was sent for several torture sessions. He was lacerated on a wheel of swords and required resuscitation three times, but still George did not turn from God.

On April 23, 303 A.D., George was decapitated before Nicomedia's outer wall. His body was sent to Lydda for burial, and other Christians went to honor George as a martyr."

It is uncertain when Saint George was born and historians continue to debate to this day. However, his death date is estimated to be April 23 303 A.D. The first piece of evidence of George's existance appeared within the works of the Bollandists Daniel Papebroch, Jean Bolland, and Godfrey ...

04/21/2021

Tonight is Meet The Warden Candidates night for the Greater Dayton Chapter.

04/09/2021

Happy Easter Friday! Even though today is a Friday, which is traditionally a penitential day through abstaining from meat or substitution with another penance (substitution not allowed during Lent), we are in the Octave Of Easter. This 8 day period is a solemnity and celebrating this important feast day takes precedence over the penance normally required on Fridays. Enjoy and celebrate accordingly.

(Steak is on our dinner menu tonight.)

During the Easter Octave fasting and penance and Friday is not required. Read more.