State Deputy Messages

State Deputy Message – Bi-Weekly Briefing - Week of: January 08, 2023 

Worthy Brother Knights,

Happy New Year to all. We are now officially in 2023 and we need to redouble our efforts in accomplishing our new member goals and completing our programs. Remember to access the Online Membership prospect list and get them processed into your councils. Later this month on January 22, we are holding our Quarterly meeting. On January 23, 2023, Districts 7 & 8 will be holding a Townhall Meeting at St Joseph the Worker Parish. On January 24,2023, Districts 1, 4 and 6 will have a Townhall Meeting at St Marie’s Church and Districts 9 & 11 will have a Townhall Meeting on January 25, 2023, location TBD. Townhall will start at 7:00 pm and last an hour or so. Regional Growth Director Ken Latham from Supreme will be our host for the Townhall. Vivat Jesus, Raymond A. Lemay Sr. State Deputy, New Hampshire State Council

Vivat Jesus,
Raymond A. Lemay Sr
State Deputy

State Deputy Message – Bi-Weekly Briefing - Week of: December 25, 2022 

Worthy Brother Knights,

We have reached the mid-year point of the Fraternal Year. This is the time to reflect on what we have accomplished and what we have not. On one hand, we have councils who have been working hard to achieve Star Council status. They have achieved at least three quarters of their membership goal and have been furiously working to get all their activities accomplished. On the other hand, there are those councils who have demonstrated a lackadaisical attitude in their drive to do anything. We have 45 councils who have not recruited one new member this Fraternal Year. How many have not committed to complete any Faith in Action programs. My Brother Knights, as we start the second half of our Fraternal Year let us reaffirm our commitment to follow, as Knights of Columbus, in the footsteps of our Founder Blessed Michael McGivney, whose members are practical Catholics and who are united by their faith and the principles of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism. Let us promote and conduct educational, charitable, religious, social welfare and other activities that benefit our members, their families, church, and communities.

Vivat Jesus,
Raymond A. Lemay Sr
State Deputy

Worthy Brother Knights,

We have arrived at that time of the year where we celebrate the birth of the child, Jesus. What a glorious time of the year. Our churches are all decked out with poinsettias, green wreathes, Christmas trees and especially the creche with Mary, Joseph and the child Jesus. Our homes, decorated to the hilt with a beautifully decorated tree, presents galore underneath and the family nativity set on a separate table nearby. The family gathers to celebrate this festive day and to partake in a sumptuous meal prepared with loving care. Let us remember to thank the Lord, our God for all the blessings He has given us. A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all

Raymond and Peggy Lemay Sr
State Deputy

State Deputy Message – Bi-Weekly Briefing - Week of: December 11, 2022 

Worthy Brother Knights,

This past Saturday, the State Council held the District Deputy Mid-Year Organizational Meeting. A lot of information was passed on. Membership Drives are on the calendar. Each District Deputy was required to determine a weekend where one of his councils would conduct a Membership Church Drive. That would give us one church drive every weekend through March 2023. We will also have the opportunity to use the Affiliate Membership Program in January. Be sure to review the guidebook for instructions. It is very important that your council submits a Form 185 (Report of Officers Chosen) and Form 365 (Service Program Personnel Report) as soon as council elections are completed. This is how Supreme knows who to inform and who your officers and directors are. I have asked each District Deputy to work with their councils to ensure this important task gets completed. Please delegate the filling out and mailing of these forms to your Financial Secretary. Work with him to complete these forms early and get them sent in. Thank You for making this a priority task of your Council!

Vivat Jesus,
Raymond A. Lemay Sr
State Deputy

State Deputy Message – Bi-Weekly Briefing - Week of: November 27, 2022 

Worthy Brother Knights,

We are fast approaching the mid-year point in the fraternal year and much work remains to be accomplished. It is now the time to step into the breach and move forward. Supreme has made our lives easier through the initiatives they have created to make things easier. The Affiliate Membership Incentive Program will be opening again in January 2023. Training for this program will be on December 7, 2022, for those who have not used the program this past March. For those of you who used the program, you may use it again following the directions in Appendix 2 of the guidebook. Membership cards no longer need signatures saving Financial Secretaries and Grand Knights many hours. Some reports have been shortened or deleted. Membership however is still one of our priorities. Our membership numbers have dropped, and we must now replenish our ranks in order to accomplish our mission as Knights of Columbus and the vision of our Founder Blessed Michael McGivney.

Vivat Jesus,
Raymond A. Lemay Sr
State Deputy

State Deputy Message – Bi-Weekly Briefing - Week of: November 13, 2022 

Worthy Brother Knights,

Here we are in mid-November already. Next weekend I will be in Orlando, Florida for the State Deputy mid-year meeting. I hope to bring back some good news about membership and programing. We already have received word that in January the Affiliate Membership Program will be open to those councils who have not already participated. We have also been informed that the Form 450 – Degree Exemplification Report is no longer submitted to Supreme. I however, would like to have it submitted to the State Membership Director, State Ceremonials Director and the State Deputy. Remember to register on the State Website for the Rosary to be held on November 17th. Congratulations to Districts 6, 11 and 13 for bringing in 14 new members, District 3 has also been busy having completed a membership drive which has brought in two applicants. Let us all be proactive and get going.

Vivat Jesus,
Raymond A. Lemay Sr
State Deputy

State Deputy Message – Bi-Weekly Briefing - Week of: October 30, 2022 

Worthy Brother Knights,

Yesterday evening (10/29/2022) members of the New Hampshire Knights of Columbus met for a great dinner and to show our appreciation for the work that Past State Deputy Joseph Kowalik III accomplished during his tenure as State Deputy. In attendance were State Deputy Ray Lemay, State Chaplain FR Agapit Jean Jr. PSD, PSD Greg Taillon, Vice Supreme Master Rich McDermott, District Master Glenn Camley, PSD Joel Plante, State Officers and family and friends. He led our State through a period that no one else has ever seen, a pandemic that shut down the entire country and through it all still managed to reach a membership Circle of Honor goal of 118%. My congratulations to Immediate Past State Deputy Kowalik for a job well done. Let us also thank his wife Sue and family for supporting and encouraging him through this pandemic ordeal.

Vivat Jesus,
Raymond A. Lemay Sr
State Deputy

State Deputy Message – Bi-Weekly Briefing - Week of: October 16, 2022 

Worthy Brother Knights,

Today, Sunday October 16, 2022, we held the Fall Quarterly Meeting for the State Council. Good handy information was passed on to those in attendance. Supremes’ new program Aid and Support after Pregnancy (ASAP) is very much like the RSVP program except that the $100.00 refund goes to the pregnancy home or center your donation went to. I would also like to invite you all to register for the webinar on October 20th. Go to the Fraternal Leader Advisory, Volume 61 dated October 6, 2022 and click on the register button. There is a lot of updated information that will be given especially on the Online Membership Program.

Vivat Jesus,
Raymond A. Lemay Sr
State Deputy

State Deputy Message – Bi-Weekly Briefing - Week of: October 02, 2022 

Worthy Brother Knights,

Saturday evening the 1^st of October, the State Council held the State Scholarship Dinner and the State Raffle.  We had a great meal which was prepared by DD Robert Garand and his staff. Attendance was not what it should have been since we only had 48 members, families, and scholarship winners.  This event not only let’s us give scholarships to deserving students but also affords us the opportunity to increase our charity accounts.  Councils should be sending members to attend.  Later this month, Sunday, October 16, 2022, we will be holding the Fall Quarterly Meeting at Council 7572 at the Saint Matthew Parish center, 2 Searles Rd, Windham, NH.  It would be great to see you all there and bring your wives for the Ladies Program.

Vivat Jesus,
Raymond A. Lemay Sr
State Deputy

State Deputy Message – Weekly Briefing - Week of: September 19, 2022 

Worthy Brother Knights,

Earlier this month I attended the State Camporee at Camp Fatima and had a great time.  I even had time for an hour’s fishing off the dock and caught a smallmouth bass.  The cribbage tournament was won by Jim Preisendorfer’s wife Patricia. The kids who attended also had a great time with a multitude of events.  We had a total of 140 people who participated and according to Ron Metevier, we raised $2,404.06 for Workday 2023.  Thanks to all who participated, thanks to all the volunteers who helped in the kitchen, assisted and supervised at the rifle range, lifeguard at the beach, bingo workers and especially to Ron and Nancy Metevier for their organizational skills.  Regrettably, Ron is stepping down as the Workday/Camporee Chairman and we need a replacement.  We also need a new Tootsie Roll Chairman.  Anyone desiring to help by taking on one of these positions should contact me.  Remember also the Eucharistic Revival on September 24, 2022, we need your attendance.

Vivat Jesus,
Raymond A. Lemay Sr
State Deputy

State Deputy Message – Weekly Briefing - Week of: September 05, 2022 

Worthy Brother Knights,

We have one more month to go in regard to Supremes’ incentive for the First Quarter.  Remember, Supreme is giving to jurisdictions $7.00 for each new member joined between July 1 through September 30.  The New Hampshire State Council will increase that amount to $14.00 and give it to the councils for their hard work.  On October 1, 2022, the NH State Council will be holding their annual State Scholarship Dinner (formally known as the State Ball), where we will be giving out scholarships to four students and one seminarian.  The event will be held at St Joseph Cathedral in Manchester,  come join us and support our youth.  We are also looking forward to seeing you at the Monthly Rosary held on the fourth Thursday of every month, check the State Website to register for all of these.

Vivat Jesus,
Raymond A. Lemay Sr
State Deputy

State Deputy Message – Weekly Briefing - Week of: August 21, 2022 

Worthy Brother Knights,

On September 24th at the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion, formerly the Meadowbrook, in Gilford, NH the Diocese is holding a Diocesan Eucharistic Revival. The day will include a Holy Mass, Eucharistic Procession, Eucharistic Preacher, Diocesan Holy Hour and the Sacrament of Confession will be available. I am requesting assistance from councils and assemblies in helping to help host this event. The Fourth Degree is already assembling an Honor Guard for the day, but we need members to work the entrance. We need ticket checkers at the entrance. Doors open at 8:00 am so you would need to be there for 7:00 am. Contact Faith Director James Preisendorfer (603) 224-9514 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to volunteer. Remember, this counts towards council Faith Activities.

Vivat Jesus,
Raymond A. Lemay Sr
State Deputy

State Deputy Message – Weekly Briefing - Week of: August 7, 2022 

Worthy Brother Knights,

Supreme Convention in Nashville, Tennessee is over and was well represented with over 1,800 members attending from all over. Members from Ukraine, Poland, Philippines, Mexico, Canada and the US were in attendance. There were over ninety Cardinals, Archbishops, Bishops and priests in attendance. The Supreme Convention Welcome Concert was held in the Grand Olde Opry House and opened with the Hillbilly Thomists (a band of Friars of the Order of Preachers) followed by a celebration of the accomplishments over the past fraternal year and closed with a performance by Craig Morgan. Yoju may see highlights of the convention at the KofC.org website.

Vivat Jesus,
Raymond A. Lemay Sr
State Deputy

State Deputy Message – Weekly Briefing - Week of: July 24, 2022 

Worthy Brother Knights,

To assist councils to get started this year, we have some incentives for you all. Supreme during the first quarter, July 1 to September 30, 2022, Supreme will pay the jurisdiction $7.00 per new member. The State Council will match that and pay councils $14.00 for every new member during that time period based on the Star Tracker Report from Supreme as of October 1st. Additionally, the State Council for the period of July 1 to December 31, 2022, will award $500.00 to the TOP TEN councils who achieve 75% or better of their quota as of January 1, 2023. College councils are in their own contest and will not be part of their District goals. College councils who achieve 300% of their quota during the July – December time frame will be receive an incentive of $500.00. The TOP THREE District Deputies who achieve 75% or better of their District goal as of January 1, 2023 will receive $1,000.00. As previously stated, awards will be based on the Star Tracker Report from Supreme at the end of the incentive period. Good luck to you all and let’s get started. 

Vivat Jesus,
Raymond A. Lemay Sr
State Deputy

State Deputy Message – Weekly Briefing - Week of: July 17, 2022 (this is a repeat from last week as no new message was submitted)

Worthy Brother Knights,

At our convention this year we did not present any awards due to time constraints and our wives were not present.  We have consistently made presentation s when our wives or significant others were present.  Therefore, awards will be presented at the Summer Quarterly Meeting on July 24, 2022 in Meredith, NH.  Listed below are the councils and individuals who will be receiving awards.  Please mark your calendars and bring your wives or significant others.

Individuals:  DD Roland “Lefty” Theberge, DD Robert Garand, GK Eric Potter, GK Anthony Noce.

Councils:  #2078 – Somersworth, #5790 – Peterborough, Council 17141 – Meredith, #807 – Dover, #6617 – Plaistow, #819 – Keene, #18096 - Merrimack, #8544 – Jaffrey, #4442 – Salem, #7575 – N. Conway, and #8016 – Greenville.

My Brother Knights, let us continue our many good works, and let us gather at the Summer Quarterly to acknowledge this year’s awardees.  Wives should be in attendance at this amended meeting. Vivat Jesus,

Vivat Jesus,
Raymond A. Lemay Sr
State Deputy