District Deputy John Castagna (right) presents GK Lou Monteforte with 2012-2013 Columbian Award for Service Programs.

Knights of Columbus Council 10419 of Long Valley is a Columbian Award winner for the 2012-2013 fraternal year. The award is presented for excellence in the sponsorship of programs that serve the Church, community, families, pro-life and youth – as well as council members.
Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson, president of the international organization, in recognizing the local winner, said, “Please accept my sincere congratulations on attaining this prestigious award. The dedication to the Order shown my your council is seen in the high standard of excellence you have achieved. At the same time, I encourage you to carry forward this enthusiasm to meet the challenges that will face the Knights of Columbus in the years ahead. May this award be a reminder and an inspiration to the members of your council to continue the ideals of Columbianism for the good of the Church, your community, and the Order.”