Grand Knight Mark Kubacak presents Past Grand Knight Jim Hickok with the 2024-25 Star Award and 2024-25 Lone Star Award that the Council achieved during Jim’s time as Grand Knight.
(L) District Deputy Joe Kramer present Past Program Director Mark Kubacak and Membership Director Bill Hoff the 2024-25 Star Award on behalf of the Council. (R) District Deputy Joe Kramer present Grand Knight Mark Kubacak and Financial Secretary Mark Kradzinski with the 2024-25 Texas Lone Star Award. Past Grand Knight Jim Hickok was not available

Congratulations to the St. Clare Knights of Columbus on receiving the prestigious National Star Award and Texas Lone Star Award for the 2024-2025 year under the leadership of Past Grand Knight Jim Hickok.  District Deputy Joe Kramer presented the Awards to the Council on Dec 11, 2025.  This is the highest National Award and Texas Award which recognizes excellence in a Council’s Faith, Family, Community, and Life Programs, charitable outreach, membership growth, and promotion of insurance and fraternal benefits.  The Council has now received the national award 6 times in the last 7 years.

Congratulations to everyone for the tireless work on Service Programs and charitable work, it is our members and our spouses, that keep our Council vibrant and alive.  Congratulations to all the volunteers that make our Council work!