Knights of Columbus Council 3498, Burlington, NC

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1970 - 1974: A New Council, A New Church, and a New Tootsie Roll Drive

1970:
In December of 1970, the council was reactivated through the efforts of Brother Sal Festa and some former members.

1971:
The New Church is dedicated by Bishop Waters. The council organized an activity to recognize Altar Servers. They conduct a "Morality in the Media" petition drive at the local mall to stop the mailing of pornographic material to homes. In addition to the Knight of the Year Award, the Council institutes the Knight of the Month program.

1972:
The council provides a new outdoor flag pole and flag to the grade school. They also set the second Tuesday of the month as the regular meeting night.

1973:
Father Bumann is named Pastor and Father Joe Vetter, a graduate of Blessed Sacrament School, says his first Mass at the New Church. The council undertakes to organize and sponsor a Boy Scout Troop for the mentally handicapped at the Local Ralph Scott Home. Brother Bill Sprague is the first Scout Master. The troop remained in operation until the mid-1980's. The council also becomes active in the Keep Christ in Christmas program, with displays in local stores, passing out literature and a roadside billboard.

1974:
The Tootsie Roll Drive comes to Burlington. Until now, LAMB funds were provided with fund raisers or from the general council fund. The first drive grossed $1153. The council, over the next 28 years, has raised over $183,000 to aid the Mentally Handicapped citizens of Alamance County. Brother Sal Festa is appointed one of the first Eucharistic Ministers for the parish.

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Highlights by Year

1954 - 1964: Activities and the struggle to maintain membership
1970 - 1974: A new Council, a New Church, and a Tootsie Roll Drive
1975 - 1985: Activities expand through three Pastors
1986 - 1996: Expanding activities to the Community and the Purchase of Hillcrest School
1997 - 2002: Council grows to 100 members and looks to the future