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Holmen Knights of Columbus
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The mission of the Knights is to render financial aid to members and their families. The Knights of Columbus also offers mutual help and assistance to all who are sick, physically challenged, and needy. The Knights of Columbus promotes social, and intellectual fellowship among members, their families, and communities through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief, and public relief work.
2019 KC Kornfest Fun Run event scheduled for Saturday, August 17 at 8am! Register here:
tinyurl.com/2019KCFunRun!
EVENTS: 10K run, 2 mile run, and a non-competitive walk
ENTRY FEE: $17 prior to Race Day up until August 12,
$20 on Race Day
FREE T-SHIRT with registration
LOCATION: St. Elizabeth’s.
All money raised goes to help the local community. We are proud to have helped individuals in need and lend support to other non-profit charity organizations in the Holmen-Onalaska-La Crosse Area.
tinyurl.com/2019KCFunRun!
EVENTS: 10K run, 2 mile run, and a non-competitive walk
ENTRY FEE: $17 prior to Race Day up until August 12,
$20 on Race Day
FREE T-SHIRT with registration
LOCATION: St. Elizabeth’s.
All money raised goes to help the local community. We are proud to have helped individuals in need and lend support to other non-profit charity organizations in the Holmen-Onalaska-La Crosse Area.
Interested in becoming a Knight? Join at: www.kofc.org/un/newjoin/en/index.html
Links
La Crosse Task Force To End Modern Slavery Presentation: By Sister Marlene Weisenbeck
Knights of Columbus Wisconsin
Fathers For Good
KC Fundraisers/Events
Adopt-A-Highway- Knights and their families volunteer to clean a 2-mile segment on CTH HD starting at the intersection of McHugh road to the Trempealeau overpass at USH 53 intersection. There are approximately 4 cleanups per year. For more information, Jerry Glentz - coordinator 526-4893
KC State Bowling Tournament- This is an event open to all KC members. The tournament is held in a different location each year and usually runs from Feb - April. Jerry Glentz is the team captain. Teams must be registered by mid-December each year.
Kornfest Breakfast- This breakfast is held in conjunction with Holmen's Kornfest. Dave Hawes - coordinator
Kornfest Fun Run -This event is the councils largest event each year. There is a 10k and 2 mile run along with a 2 mile walk. Approximately 150-200 runners register for this event each year. Joe LaMere and Gary Dvoracek Co-Coordinators
Scholarships- Each year, the council awards 1-2 $500 scholarships to graduating seniors. Coordinator - open
State Charity Raffle The largest state-wide charity raffle of any organization - Tickets are usually due mid-April of each year.
Tootsie Roll Drive-This is a major charity fundraiser to assist those with intellectual disabilities in the Coulee Region. This is an annual event around the end of April. Mike Bruha, and Tom Knutson - Co-Coordinators
Free Throw Contest- This is an annual event held in the January time frame and is open for 9-14 year old boys and girls. Winners from each boys and girls age group compete to progress to the District and State levels.Brian Clements- Coordinator
Soccer Challenge- This is an annual event held in the August time frame and is open for 9-14 year old. Winners from each boys and girls age group compete to progress to the District and State levels. Brian Clements and Eric Wink - Co-Coordinator
Adopt-A-Highway- Knights and their families volunteer to clean a 2-mile segment on CTH HD starting at the intersection of McHugh road to the Trempealeau overpass at USH 53 intersection. There are approximately 4 cleanups per year. For more information, Jerry Glentz - coordinator 526-4893
KC State Bowling Tournament- This is an event open to all KC members. The tournament is held in a different location each year and usually runs from Feb - April. Jerry Glentz is the team captain. Teams must be registered by mid-December each year.
Kornfest Breakfast- This breakfast is held in conjunction with Holmen's Kornfest. Dave Hawes - coordinator
Kornfest Fun Run -This event is the councils largest event each year. There is a 10k and 2 mile run along with a 2 mile walk. Approximately 150-200 runners register for this event each year. Joe LaMere and Gary Dvoracek Co-Coordinators
Scholarships- Each year, the council awards 1-2 $500 scholarships to graduating seniors. Coordinator - open
State Charity Raffle The largest state-wide charity raffle of any organization - Tickets are usually due mid-April of each year.
Tootsie Roll Drive-This is a major charity fundraiser to assist those with intellectual disabilities in the Coulee Region. This is an annual event around the end of April. Mike Bruha, and Tom Knutson - Co-Coordinators
Free Throw Contest- This is an annual event held in the January time frame and is open for 9-14 year old boys and girls. Winners from each boys and girls age group compete to progress to the District and State levels.Brian Clements- Coordinator
Soccer Challenge- This is an annual event held in the August time frame and is open for 9-14 year old. Winners from each boys and girls age group compete to progress to the District and State levels. Brian Clements and Eric Wink - Co-Coordinator