The St. Clare Knights of Columbus held their Installation of Officers Ceremony on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at the Parish Conference Center.  District Deputy Joe Kramer presided over the event.  We thank our outgoing Grand Knight Jim Hickok for his service as Grand Knight during the 2024-2025 fraternal year and welcomed Mark Kubacak as the new Grand Knight for 2025-2026 fraternal year; his term will begin July 1st, 2025.

Outgoing Grand Knight Jim Hickok opens the ceremony by thanking the members for their support during the fraternal year and the opportunity to serve as Grand Knight. Officer Medals of Office and roses to be presented to the Officer’s Spouse on table. New Grand Knight Mark Kubacak and Deputy Grand Knight Paul Baczek take the oath of office.
Officers taking the oath, L-R: Grand Knight Mark Kubacak, Deputy Grand Knight Paul Baczek, Rick Williams standing in for Chancellor Dave Fronick, Financial Secretary Mark Kradzinski, Warden Larry Mangum, Recorder Joe Ross, Pat Hall standing in for Treasurer Andy Kennedy, Advocate Stan Lewis, Trustee Luis Zepeda, Trustee Bill Hoff, Trustee Jim Hickok, Michael Proffitt standing in for Lecturer Terry Hart, Inside Guard Thomas Thomas, and Outside Guard Paul Miller
New Grand Knight Mark Kubacak makes a few remarks and highlights upcoming events within the Council. L-R Ceremonial Warden Mike Hahn, Acolyte Luis Zepeda, District Deputy Joe Kramer, and Grand Knight Mark Kubacak