Hello All: Welcome to the August issue of Military Knights in Action. This month's feature article comes to us from veteran Catholic writer George Weigel, who chronicles a unique response to the ongoing chaplain shortage in the military. Of course, we also have our usual crop of reports from councils providing aid to the military. We are, however, running a bit short on photos for the newsletter. If your council has participated in a military-related event recently (or will in the near future) please be sure to send a report about it. And take lots of photos! What makes a great photo for the military newsletter? Here are some guidelines: Action photos illustrate the activity. They are not posed. Photos of people lined up in rows staring back at the camera are not action photos and do not depict all of the ways that Knights are providing aid to the military. Similarly, photos of check presentations may be easy to arrange but are not very imaginative. When possible, take a photograph of the program or item that the funds helped purchase. Photograph people while they are involved in an activity. Do not stop what people are doing to set up a posed shot. Wear your Knights of Columbus gear! If your members have T-shirts, aprons or other items printed with the emblem of the Order, encourage them to wear these items at all of your events. Get close to the action. When you think you're too close, move a bit closer. People's faces are perhaps the most interesting part of a photo; they should be prominent. With these tips in mind, I look forward to getting your newest reports soon! Thanks for reading and stay safe, Pat Scalisi Associate Editor, Columbia Knights of Columbus Supreme Council 1 Columbus Plaza New Haven, CT 06510-3326 (203) 752 - 4485 (voice) (203) 752 - 4109 (fax) patrick.scalisi@kofc.org