GREENSBORO- Knights of Columbus Council 13808 of Greensboro, GA has earned the distinction of Double Star Council, the organization’s top award, for the 2015-2016 fraternal year.  The Double Star Council Award recognizes overall excellence in the areas of membership growth and retention, promotion of the fraternal insurance program, and sponsorship of service-oriented activities.  The award was presented to the membership by Georgia State Deputy Mark McMullen at a special ceremony on November 13, 2016.

Grand Knight Ken Weber (left) receives the Double Star Council Award from Georgia State Deputy Mark McMullen.

Grand Knight Ken Weber (left) receives the Double Star Council Award from Georgia State Deputy Mark McMullen.

“Receiving the Double Star Council Award is quite an honor for us.  We are extremely proud of this accomplishment,” proclaimed Grand Knight Ken Weber, head of the local council’s 163 members.

The Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest Catholic lay organization.  It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities to serve their church and their community.  With more than 1.9 million members in over 15,000 councils around the world, the Knight of Columbus annually donates more than $175 million and 73 million hours of service to charitable causes.