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The State Officers & Directors welcome you to the Illinois Jurisdiction’s SUmmer Organizational meeting.  This App will contain all of the schedules, documents, and maps that will be shared this weekend.  In addition, the App will keep you updated on scheduled events through periodic announcements.  Welcome!  And we hope you have a great weekend of Building Unity with your Brother Knights.
Friday, July 10
 

2:00pm CDT

Seminary Service Project

Speakers
avatar for Lloyd Reinkensmeier
Friday July 10, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
St Mary of the Lake / Mundelein Seminary 1000 E Maple Ave, Mundelein, IL 60060, USA

3:30pm CDT

Registration & Freshen Up Time

Friday July 10, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
DoubleTree Hotel Libertyville-Mundelein 510 IL-83, Mundelein, IL 60060, USA

5:00pm CDT

Opening Prayer, Welcome & Introduction of Guests
Friday July 10, 2026 5:00pm - 5:10pm CDT

Speakers
avatar for Lloyd Reinkensmeier
avatar for Fr. Paul Gins

Fr. Paul Gins

Associate State Chaplain
Plan on attending the Saturday program on The Sacrament of Reconciliation. Let me know if you have COR in your council or are planning to.
Continue prayer for Pope Leo XIV.
avatar for Fr. Chuck Tuttle

Fr. Chuck Tuttle

Associate State Chaplain
Friday July 10, 2026 5:00pm - 5:10pm CDT
Ballroom

5:10pm CDT

Presentation of Colors
Friday July 10, 2026 5:10pm - 5:20pm CDT

Speakers
avatar for Ty Simmons

Ty Simmons

District Master Illinois North
avatar for Kevin Schoenborn

Kevin Schoenborn

District Master Illinois South
Friday July 10, 2026 5:10pm - 5:20pm CDT
Ballroom

5:20pm CDT

Words from the State Chaplain
Friday July 10, 2026 5:20pm - 5:30pm CDT

Speakers
avatar for Fr. Paul Gins

Fr. Paul Gins

Associate State Chaplain
Plan on attending the Saturday program on The Sacrament of Reconciliation. Let me know if you have COR in your council or are planning to.
Continue prayer for Pope Leo XIV.
avatar for Fr. Chuck Tuttle

Fr. Chuck Tuttle

Associate State Chaplain
Friday July 10, 2026 5:20pm - 5:30pm CDT
Ballroom

5:30pm CDT

Supreme Knight Video Message
Friday July 10, 2026 5:30pm - 5:40pm CDT

Speakers
avatar for Patrick Kelly

Patrick Kelly

Supreme Knight
Friday July 10, 2026 5:30pm - 5:40pm CDT
Ballroom

5:40pm CDT

State of Illinois Growth Momentum
Friday July 10, 2026 5:40pm - 5:55pm CDT

Speakers
avatar for Lloyd Reinkensmeier
Friday July 10, 2026 5:40pm - 5:55pm CDT
Ballroom

5:55pm CDT

Fraternal Director Message
Friday July 10, 2026 5:55pm - 6:05pm CDT

Friday July 10, 2026 5:55pm - 6:05pm CDT
Ballroom

6:05pm CDT

Vice Supreme Master Message
Friday July 10, 2026 6:05pm - 6:15pm CDT

Speakers
avatar for Gerry Mattix-Wand

Gerry Mattix-Wand

VSM, State IT/AV Director
Vice Supreme Master of the Marquette Province. Retired Director of Technology at East Alton-Wood River H.S. IT/AV Director and FS Trainer for Illinois State Council Knights of Columbus. Father of 2 amazing children. Husband of Paula.
Friday July 10, 2026 6:05pm - 6:15pm CDT
Ballroom

6:15pm CDT

General Agents Message
Friday July 10, 2026 6:15pm - 6:25pm CDT

Speakers
TW

Tom Wesolowski

General Agent

avatar for Paul Kehoe

Paul Kehoe

General Agent, Vocations Chairman
Friday July 10, 2026 6:15pm - 6:25pm CDT
Ballroom

6:25pm CDT

Creating High-Impact Councils
Friday July 10, 2026 6:25pm - 6:55pm CDT

Speakers
avatar for Sam Trauernicht

Sam Trauernicht

State Membership Director
Friday July 10, 2026 6:25pm - 6:55pm CDT
Ballroom

6:55pm CDT

Transition Break
Friday July 10, 2026 6:55pm - 7:00pm CDT

Friday July 10, 2026 6:55pm - 7:00pm CDT
TBA

7:00pm CDT

Dinner
Friday July 10, 2026 7:00pm - 7:30pm CDT

Friday July 10, 2026 7:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
TBA

7:30pm CDT

Transition Break
Friday July 10, 2026 7:30pm - 7:35pm CDT

Friday July 10, 2026 7:30pm - 7:35pm CDT
TBA

7:35pm CDT

Coaching vs. Managing
Friday July 10, 2026 7:35pm - 8:05pm CDT

Friday July 10, 2026 7:35pm - 8:05pm CDT
Ballroom

8:05pm CDT

The District Deputy as a Missionary Leader
Friday July 10, 2026 8:05pm - 8:35pm CDT

Speakers
avatar for Lloyd Reinkensmeier
Friday July 10, 2026 8:05pm - 8:35pm CDT
Ballroom

8:35pm CDT

Developing Future Leaders
Friday July 10, 2026 8:35pm - 9:05pm CDT

Friday July 10, 2026 8:35pm - 9:05pm CDT
Ballroom

9:05pm CDT

Chaplain's Message
Friday July 10, 2026 9:05pm - 9:20pm CDT

Speakers
avatar for Fr. Paul Gins

Fr. Paul Gins

Associate State Chaplain
Plan on attending the Saturday program on The Sacrament of Reconciliation. Let me know if you have COR in your council or are planning to.
Continue prayer for Pope Leo XIV.
avatar for Fr. Chuck Tuttle

Fr. Chuck Tuttle

Associate State Chaplain
Friday July 10, 2026 9:05pm - 9:20pm CDT
Ballroom

9:20pm CDT

Brotherhood Social & Networking
Friday July 10, 2026 9:20pm - 11:30pm CDT

Friday July 10, 2026 9:20pm - 11:30pm CDT
Fraternal Lounge
 
Saturday, July 11
 

7:00am CDT

District Deputy Breakfast
Saturday July 11, 2026 7:00am - 7:30am CDT

Saturday July 11, 2026 7:00am - 7:30am CDT
TBA

7:00am CDT

State Family Thank You Breakfast
Saturday July 11, 2026 7:00am - 7:30am CDT

Saturday July 11, 2026 7:00am - 7:30am CDT
TBA

7:30am CDT

Diocesan Meetings with Diocesan Chairs & District Deputies
Saturday July 11, 2026 7:30am - 8:00am CDT

Saturday July 11, 2026 7:30am - 8:00am CDT
TBA

8:00am CDT

Prayer & Spiritual Reflection
Saturday July 11, 2026 8:00am - 8:55am CDT

Speakers
Saturday July 11, 2026 8:00am - 8:55am CDT
Ballroom

9:00am CDT

EFF Director Presentation
Saturday July 11, 2026 9:00am - 9:25am CDT

Speakers
avatar for Mark Kuczera

Mark Kuczera

EFF Director
Saturday July 11, 2026 9:00am - 9:25am CDT
Ballroom

9:25am CDT

Building Strong Council Leadership Teams
Saturday July 11, 2026 9:25am - 9:55am CDT

Speakers
Saturday July 11, 2026 9:25am - 9:55am CDT
Ballroom

9:55am CDT

Creating Momentum Through Recruitment
Saturday July 11, 2026 9:55am - 10:30am CDT

Speakers
avatar for Sam Trauernicht

Sam Trauernicht

State Membership Director
Saturday July 11, 2026 9:55am - 10:30am CDT
Ballroom

10:00am CDT

10:30am CDT

Program Highlights
Saturday July 11, 2026 10:30am - 10:55am CDT

Speakers
avatar for Steve Zalas

Steve Zalas

State Program Director
Saturday July 11, 2026 10:30am - 10:55am CDT
Ballroom

10:55am CDT

Charity Highlights
Saturday July 11, 2026 10:55am - 11:20am CDT

Speakers
RB

Rob Bentel

State Charities Director
Saturday July 11, 2026 10:55am - 11:20am CDT
Ballroom

11:20am CDT

Keeping Men Active and Inspired
Saturday July 11, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am CDT

Speakers
avatar for Steve Zalas

Steve Zalas

State Program Director
Saturday July 11, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am CDT
Ballroom

11:40am CDT

Administrative tasks for DDs and Councils
Saturday July 11, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm CDT

Saturday July 11, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm CDT
Ballroom

12:00pm CDT

Lunch & Fellowship
Saturday July 11, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT

Saturday July 11, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
TBA

1:00pm CDT

Roundtable Discussion
Saturday July 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:30pm CDT

Saturday July 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:30pm CDT
TBA

1:30pm CDT

District Planning for Fall Success
Saturday July 11, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT

Saturday July 11, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Ballroom

2:00pm CDT

Communication That Builds Momentum
Saturday July 11, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm CDT

Speakers
avatar for Gerry Mattix-Wand

Gerry Mattix-Wand

VSM, State IT/AV Director
Vice Supreme Master of the Marquette Province. Retired Director of Technology at East Alton-Wood River H.S. IT/AV Director and FS Trainer for Illinois State Council Knights of Columbus. Father of 2 amazing children. Husband of Paula.
Saturday July 11, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Ballroom

2:30pm CDT

Council Health Assessments
Saturday July 11, 2026 2:30pm - 3:00pm CDT

Saturday July 11, 2026 2:30pm - 3:00pm CDT
Ballroom

3:00pm CDT

Building Strong Partnerships
Saturday July 11, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT

Speakers
TW

Tom Wesolowski

General Agent

avatar for Paul Kehoe

Paul Kehoe

General Agent, Vocations Chairman
Saturday July 11, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Ballroom

3:30pm CDT

Conflict Resolution & Leadership Challenges
Saturday July 11, 2026 3:30pm - 3:55pm CDT

Saturday July 11, 2026 3:30pm - 3:55pm CDT
Ballroom

3:55pm CDT

Closing Prayer
Saturday July 11, 2026 3:55pm - 4:00pm CDT

Speakers
avatar for Fr. Paul Gins

Fr. Paul Gins

Associate State Chaplain
Plan on attending the Saturday program on The Sacrament of Reconciliation. Let me know if you have COR in your council or are planning to.
Continue prayer for Pope Leo XIV.
avatar for Fr. Chuck Tuttle

Fr. Chuck Tuttle

Associate State Chaplain
Saturday July 11, 2026 3:55pm - 4:00pm CDT
Ballroom

4:00pm CDT

Transition & Travel to Chapel

Saturday July 11, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
DoubleTree Hotel Libertyville-Mundelein 510 IL-83, Mundelein, IL 60060, USA

4:30pm CDT

Preparation for Mass & Reflection

Saturday July 11, 2026 4:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
St Mary of the Lake / Mundelein Seminary 1000 E Maple Ave, Mundelein, IL 60060, USA

5:00pm CDT

Holy Mass

Speakers
Saturday July 11, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
St Mary of the Lake / Mundelein Seminary 1000 E Maple Ave, Mundelein, IL 60060, USA

6:00pm CDT

Officer & District Deputy Installation Ceremony

Speakers
avatar for Lloyd Reinkensmeier
Saturday July 11, 2026 6:00pm - 6:30pm CDT
St Mary of the Lake / Mundelein Seminary 1000 E Maple Ave, Mundelein, IL 60060, USA

6:30pm CDT

Transportation Back from Chapel

Saturday July 11, 2026 6:30pm - 7:00pm CDT
DoubleTree Hotel Libertyville-Mundelein 510 IL-83, Mundelein, IL 60060, USA

7:00pm CDT

Cocktail Hour & Fellowship
Saturday July 11, 2026 7:00pm - 7:30pm CDT

Saturday July 11, 2026 7:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
TBA

7:30pm CDT

Banquet & Fellowship featuring Vice Supreme Master Keynote
Saturday July 11, 2026 7:30pm - 10:00pm CDT

Saturday July 11, 2026 7:30pm - 10:00pm CDT
TBA

10:00pm CDT

Brotherhood Social
Saturday July 11, 2026 10:00pm - 11:30pm CDT

Saturday July 11, 2026 10:00pm - 11:30pm CDT
Fraternal Lounge
 
Sunday, July 12
 

7:00am CDT

Breakfast & Fellowship
Sunday July 12, 2026 7:00am - 7:45am CDT

Sunday July 12, 2026 7:00am - 7:45am CDT
TBA

7:45am CDT

Morning Prayer & Reflection
Sunday July 12, 2026 7:45am - 8:45am CDT

Speakers
avatar for Fr. Paul Gins

Fr. Paul Gins

Associate State Chaplain
Plan on attending the Saturday program on The Sacrament of Reconciliation. Let me know if you have COR in your council or are planning to.
Continue prayer for Pope Leo XIV.
avatar for Fr. Chuck Tuttle

Fr. Chuck Tuttle

Associate State Chaplain
Sunday July 12, 2026 7:45am - 8:45am CDT
Ballroom

8:45am CDT

Summer Recruiting Momentum into Fall
Sunday July 12, 2026 8:45am - 9:15am CDT

Speakers
avatar for Sam Trauernicht

Sam Trauernicht

State Membership Director
Sunday July 12, 2026 8:45am - 9:15am CDT
Ballroom

9:15am CDT

Best Practices Exchange
Sunday July 12, 2026 9:15am - 9:55am CDT

Sunday July 12, 2026 9:15am - 9:55am CDT
Ballroom

9:55am CDT

STAR Council Success Blueprint
Sunday July 12, 2026 9:55am - 10:25am CDT

Speakers
avatar for Sam Trauernicht

Sam Trauernicht

State Membership Director
Sunday July 12, 2026 9:55am - 10:25am CDT
Ballroom

10:25am CDT

Goal-Setting Session
Sunday July 12, 2026 10:25am - 10:55am CDT

Speakers
avatar for Lloyd Reinkensmeier
Sunday July 12, 2026 10:25am - 10:55am CDT
Ballroom

10:55am CDT

Strong Districts Build Strong Councils
Sunday July 12, 2026 10:55am - 11:15am CDT

Sunday July 12, 2026 10:55am - 11:15am CDT
Ballroom

11:15am CDT

Chaplain Message
Sunday July 12, 2026 11:15am - 11:25am CDT

Speakers
avatar for Fr. Paul Gins

Fr. Paul Gins

Associate State Chaplain
Plan on attending the Saturday program on The Sacrament of Reconciliation. Let me know if you have COR in your council or are planning to.
Continue prayer for Pope Leo XIV.
avatar for Fr. Chuck Tuttle

Fr. Chuck Tuttle

Associate State Chaplain
Sunday July 12, 2026 11:15am - 11:25am CDT
Ballroom

11:25am CDT

Send out messsage
Sunday July 12, 2026 11:25am - 11:35am CDT

Speakers
avatar for Gerry Mattix-Wand

Gerry Mattix-Wand

VSM, State IT/AV Director
Vice Supreme Master of the Marquette Province. Retired Director of Technology at East Alton-Wood River H.S. IT/AV Director and FS Trainer for Illinois State Council Knights of Columbus. Father of 2 amazing children. Husband of Paula.
Sunday July 12, 2026 11:25am - 11:35am CDT
Ballroom

11:35am CDT

The Mission Starts Now
Sunday July 12, 2026 11:35am - 11:50am CDT

Speakers
avatar for Lloyd Reinkensmeier
Sunday July 12, 2026 11:35am - 11:50am CDT
Ballroom

11:50am CDT

Final Reflections, Commissioning & Send Forth
Sunday July 12, 2026 11:50am - 12:00pm CDT

Speakers
avatar for Lloyd Reinkensmeier
avatar for Fr. Paul Gins

Fr. Paul Gins

Associate State Chaplain
Plan on attending the Saturday program on The Sacrament of Reconciliation. Let me know if you have COR in your council or are planning to.
Continue prayer for Pope Leo XIV.
avatar for Fr. Chuck Tuttle

Fr. Chuck Tuttle

Associate State Chaplain
Sunday July 12, 2026 11:50am - 12:00pm CDT
Ballroom
 
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