54th Voluntary Campaign

Greetings Sir Knights of the Grand Encampment
May Christ’s grace, mercy and peace be with you all

It is indeed an honor to address each of you today as Chairman for the 54th Annual Knights Templar Eye Foundation Voluntary Campaign.

Before we kick off this 54th Campaign, we owe Sir Knight R. Thomas Starr, KCT a big thank you for his work on a successful 53rd Annual Campaign. Sir Knight Starr worked diligently through one of the toughest times in US history and the results show that. Remember, he did not do it alone; it was done with your support.

As we emerge out the COVID pandemic and begin to put normality back into our lives, let us not forget the Knights Templar Eye Foundation. For over 50 years, the Sir Knights of the Grand Encampment have supported this noble cause through their generous donations.

The Knights Templar Eye Foundation, incorporated in 1956, a charity sponsored by the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar. At the end of 2010, the Foundation shifted its focus and adopted a new mission statement, “To improve vision through research, education and supporting access to care.”

Those who have attended the Department conferences have been treated to presentations showing the many latest accomplishments made possible through the grants provided from the Foundation. If you have not been able to in the past, please make it a priority to take in one of those presentations at a Department Conference this year, you will not regret going.

During the year, I will bring updates about the Campaign to you through articles in the Knight Templar Magazine. Look for them.

The gift of sight is so precious; marching together, we can make a difference helping not only the world to see but also very possible one of our own.

Onward Christian Solders
In His Service,
Lon. W. Kvasager, KCT
R.E.P.D.C – North Central Department
Chairman, 54th Annual Voluntary Campaign