Knights of Peter Claver Inc.: Northern States District

The evening began with the board members and the National Officers (that were present) enjoying drinks and appetizers.   Knight's President & the Local Grand Knight    National and District Board Members enjoying appetizers.   National, District, and Local Officers just before the banquet.   Members sitting down for a buffet style banquet.   A view from the dais to the buffet area.     Northern States Grand Lady of the Year Award   Northern States Court of the Year Award   President and Hosting Grand Knight for the Conference     Raffle Ticket winners and Committee Chairpersons   Clavers doing the Hustle!

On April 13, 2013....we did many things at the conference. The day started with a Prayer Breakfast. The meal was buffet style.   A priest from the area was the speaker. He talked about having faith. Afterwards, some of the National Officers: the Supreme Lady and Vice Supreme Lady took a picture with the Northern District Vice President. After the Prayer Breakfast, the membership went straight into chambers to handle business. We met and reported on the various committees: Time and Place, Junior Commander, Scholarship Raffle, and more. Then, we took a break for lunch. We met some more and got ready for the banquet. More to come tomorrow about the banquet and scholarship winners!

At the conference, the Emerging Leaders did a service project at a New Jersey Elementary School. They read some storybooks to students. The Emerging Leaders are a group of young Claver adults (18 to 35) that are the future of Claverism in the Knights of Peter Claver Inc.   Back at the Hilton Hotel, Clavers are checking out local vendors, participating in the health task force and attending committee meetings before the business sessions begin for the Knights and Ladies.   The Scholarship-Raffle Ticket Committee     Local New Jersey Vendors     Health Fair     Here are two board members and another knight preparing for the opening business session.        Later in the day, knights and ladies enjoyed music and dancing at the Back To The Future Dance.

On Thrusday, April 11th Clavers from all over came to Parsippany, NJ to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Northern States District. The pre-conference session was a card party for fun and fellowship. After the drive from the Newark Liberty International Airport, early attendees enjoyed some snacks and drinks before business the following day. Members of the district board and national officers played Bid Whist, Spades and more.

Within the next few days, I will post several pictures with descriptions of the fun and fellowship we enjoyed at the Northern States District Conference in Parsippany, NJ from April 11th thru April 14th. The Northern States District comprises of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Delaware, Virginia, Washington D.C. and Rhode Island.