The St. Joseph Knights of Columbus Council earned the international organization's top award.
St. Joseph Council Knights of Columbus Council 10627 in High Bridge received the Star Council distinction, the international organization's top award.
(Courtesy image) The Star Council award recognizes overall excellence in the areas of membership, promotion of the fraternal insurance program, and sponsorship of service-oriented activities.
Council Grand Knight Kevin J. Loughney, of High Bridge, accepted the award from District Deputy Wayne J. McKay.
Members of the St. Joseph Council support charitable activities including volunteer service at the Open Cupboard Food Pantry in Clinton, annual collections for the ARC of Hunterdon, assisting veterans at the VA campus in Lyons and Veterans Haven North in Glen Gardner, assisting military through Operation Shoebox, supporting pregnancy centers Life Choices in Phillipsburg and the Friendship Center for New Beginnings in Flemington, awarding annual scholarships to high school seniors and conducting annual youth soccer and basketball tournaments. www.kofc10627.org.