The 111th Vermont State Convention
 
2009 State Convenition will be held at the Inn at Essex April 24 - 26, 2009. It will be hosted by District #3 comprised of: Burlington Council #279, Winooski Council #2284, So. Burlington Council #7525, Bristol Council #10535, and Burlington Council #12590

110th Vermont State Convention 

The Annual State Convention was held April 25 through 27 2008, at the Inn at Essex. The business meeting was a success, the meals were good and the many Knights and families who keep the organization going were recognized.

The following recognition awards were presented at the luncheon and/ or banquette. Certificates of appreciation were awarded to the State Officers, DDs and Program directors. Recognized with a plaque for their many years of service were Bruce Hammond with seven years as 3rd Degree team Captain/ Co-Captain and Bob Martell for ten years service as PR/Newsletter Director. Both have resigned their respective positions.

Knight of the Year: Richard Stevens Council 7525 So. Burlington.
Family of the Year: The Leduc Family; Patrick, Lisa, Rachael and Faith Council 7525 So. Burlington
Youth Activity Award: Fr. Martin Clancy Council 6816 of Manchester
Community Award: St. Anthony Council 2610 of Richford
Council Activity Award: St. Isaac Jogues Council 3664 of Vergennes
Church Activity Award: Charles H. Phillips Council 14351 of Randolph
Family Activity Award: Fr. Martin Clancy Council
6816 of ManchesterState Deputy’s
DD Award of Merit: William Robie
DD#5 State Deputy’s
GK Award of Merit: Jim Kirkpatrick GK Council #14351 Randolph.

The annual Scholastic Achievement Scholarships were awarded as follows:
Hilary Fournier Roderick Marcotte Memorial Award
Erica Godin Thomas Kane Vice Supreme Master, PSD Memorial Award
Christopher LaVallee William U. Hebert PSD Memorial Award
Andrew Marinelli Msgr. Wendell H. Searles Award
Catherine McCormack Joseph J. Quinn PSD Memorial Award
Nicholas Montello III Rev. Joseph E. Campbell Memorial Award
Jordan Shepard Gerald E. Morrissey PSD Memorial Award
Abigail Wolfe Salvatore Russotti PSD Memorial Award

Last but not least, the State Officers elect for the 2008 -2009 Fraternal year are:
State Deputy John C. Rudnicki
State Secretary Florian Wawrzyniak
State Treasurer Thomas Curran
State Advocate Daniel McAvinney
State Warden David Jaques