Knights of Columbus
Bishop
Adrian Council #6787
Humboldt/Milan
Council 6787 was
formed in 1976 by the actions of Knights in neighboring councils in
Jackson, Tennessee and Union City, Tennessee. Their charter was granted
on April 8, 1976. The council was named after Bishop Adrian, the first
bishop of Nashville.
The council currently
meets on the third Wednesday of the month and has 60 members.
From its beginning in 1976, the council has raised
over $ 125,000 (with matching Federal funds totaling over $ 500,000)
for the mentally and physically handicapped. Currently the Knights
are sponsoring a seminarian.
Fundraising and
Activities of the council include:
Friday Night Fish Fries (during
Lent)
Annual Parish Picnic
"Tootsie Roll" Fund Drive
Annual Bar-B-Que
Chicken Sale
Annual Golf Tournament
Pancake Breakfasts
PRE & Church
Support (funds and manpower)
Husband & Wives Dinner
Annual Parish
Christmas Party
