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VOLUME 101 June 6, 2024 | KOFC.ORG/FORMEMBERS

Council and District leaders are encouraged to attend our informative webinar on Thursday, June 20th at 8:00 PM ET. We will highlight valuable fraternal Resources To Help You Succeed.

Learn about all the resources available from Supreme and your state, and how to use those resources to make your council operate at peak efficiency.

Incoming council officers and district deputies should attend regardless of their experience levels. Updates and changes to the resources will be covered.

And remember, if you can't join us live, it will be available on-demand afterwards. There is still time to sign-up to ensure you get the link for this important webinar. Click on the button below to register.

District Deputy

• Remind councils that RSVP and Food for Families refund applications are due by June 30. 
• Ensure councils hold their election of officers by June 15 and submit the Report of Officers Chosen for the Term (#185) and Service Program Personnel Report (#365) by June 30. Submitting these forms via Member Management is the best way to ensure officers and directors receive timely access to Officers Online and critical communications from the Supreme Council.
• Confirm each council’s progress toward earning the Star Council Award. Verify Safe Environment compliance and the submittal of Fraternal Benefit Seminar Forms (#11077).
• ASAP Application Forms must be received by June 30. Continue to encourage councils to make contributions to local pregnancy centers or maternity homes to help us reach our $5 million goal.

Grand Knight

• Consider holding an in-person Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity before the end of the fraternal year. This is a great way to bring the community together and add new members to your council.
• Schedule a transition meeting with outgoing and incoming officers and directors to ensure a smooth transition of leadership and continuity in council operations.
• Complete the Fraternal Benefit Seminar Form (#11077) as soon as possible after participating in an approved seminar. For awards consideration these forms must be received by June 30.

Financial Secretary

• Submit the Report of Officers Chosen for the Term (#185) and Service Program Personnel Report (#365) by June 30 using the easy Member Management system.
• Timely processing of member additions and changes is critical as we approach the end of the fraternal year. If your council is on track to earn Star Council, all form 100s need to be processed by June 30. The quickest and easiest way to process form 100s is via the Candidate Tab on Officers Online.

Fourth Degree

• Quarterly District Master training will continue on Monday July 22, 2024 at 8:00 PM EDT. We will discuss "New" Fraternal Year goals, VAVS Support, and our continued build up to the 4th Degree's 125th Anniversary in February of 2025. Please email me with any questions: Michael J. Porter, 4th Degree Director of Training: MJPKNIGHT9282@AOL.COM

Register for upcoming online sessions by clicking on the links below or you can watch on demand after the live session. On demand training can be found at kofc.org/training.

Note: All Times are Eastern

June 17, 2024, 8:00 PM.............District Deputy Basics: Part One

June 25, 2024, 8:00 PM.............Financial Officer Training

June 27, 2024, 8:00 PM.............Grand Knight Basics: Part Two

July 8, 2024 8:00 PM.................District Deputy Training Part Two

July 16, 2024 8:00 PM...............District Deputy Training Part Three

July 23, 2024 10:00 PM.............Creating and Using Council Budgets

July 24, 2024 8:00 PM...............Grand Knight Training Part Three

2023-2024 Free Throw Championship International Winners 

The Knights of Columbus Supreme Office and the Fraternal Mission Department’s Programs Team would like to congratulate this year’s International Free Throw Championship Winners. Click here to view this year’s winners.



For Free Throw resources, visit www.kofc.org/freethrow.

Essay Contest Topic

The 2024-2025 Essay Topic for the Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest is: What are the two most important virtues for an elected leader to possess, and why? How can you determine if the leader has these virtues? 



This contest encourages today’s youth to be more connected to their community and their faith. For essay contest resources and to view the topic, visit www.kofc.org/essay.

ASAP

Help the Knights reach our $5 million goal by submitting your council’s ASAP applications by June 30. Be sure to report Mother’s Day and upcoming Father’s Day contributions made to a local pregnancy center or maternity home as part of ASAP. Application Form.

Is your council on track to earn Star Council?

There are already 720 councils that have earned the Star Council Award. Review the criteria and finish the year strong so your council can join this list of high performers.

Knights of Columbus is a premier sponsor of the National Eucharistic Congress being held from July 17 – 21, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Knights and their families are invited to register for the Congress using discount code knights. Space is filling up, so register ASAP! In addition to attending yourself and sharing the registration discount code with your council, here are other ways you can be ready for the Congress:

• Check out the K of C resources on the Eucharist at: www.kofc.org/eucharist and incorporate into your upcoming Cor sessions
• Ask your Chaplain if he could speak about the Eucharist and/or National Eucharistic Congress at your next Council Meeting

The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage has begun! Our Lord is traversing the United States and traveling across four routes to Indianapolis for the National Eucharistic Congress. As He makes His way through various dioceses, more and more people will have the opportunity to encounter Him in Eucharistic holy hours.

As we continue to promote devotion to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and help men and women grow deeper in faith, we have produced a new video “What is a Eucharistic Holy Hour?” Visit kofc.org/Eucharist to watch this new video that provides an explanation of what happens during a Holy Hour. As a reminder, there are many other resources available there on the Holy Eucharist. 

Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/KofCJune10

We’re excited to announce a new Fraternal Benefit Event for members and prospects that can allow councils to earn credit towards the Founders’ Award. Plan today, for tomorrow. You will be glad you did! Presented by industry expert Karen Henderson. This event is an opportunity to learn more about the undeniable need for extended care planning. The webinar will provide attendees with a better understanding of the long-term care continuum – the path taken through the long-term care system as people age and need more care and support - the costs of each phase of the continuum from home care through to end-of-life care, and finally the support they can expect from governments and private insurance plans such as long-term care insurance. Attached you will find the generic flyer and social graphic to help you promote this webinar.

Looking to fulfill Star Council requirements before the end of the Fraternal Year while learning more about the Order’s financial offerings?

Encourage your local council to attend “Guard. Grow. Give.,” a free webinar on Tuesday, June 18 at 8:00 p.m. EDT. Councils that participate can earn Fraternal Benefit credit towards the Founders Award.

This virtual event will cover our full family of financial products.

Don’t miss this opportunity — REGISTER NOW!

The Knights of Columbus Fraternal Mission Department has fantastic job opportunities.

Visit https://careers.kofc.org/ to find one that matches your skills and goals.

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