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VOLUME 102 June 20, 2024 | KOFC.ORG/FORMEMBERS

Council and District leaders are encouraged to attend our informative webinar tonight, 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 your councils the Columbian Award application (#SP-7) and all Star Council requirements are due by June 30. 
• Ensure councils have held their election of officers and will 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.
• Plan to hold the Installation of Council Officers for each council in your district as close to the start of the new fraternal year as practical.

Grand Knight

• Craft an effective communication plan to engage all council members. Form a committee to verify contact information and then update Member Management.
• Work with your district deputy to schedule the installation of council officers. Invite families and hold a social after the ceremony.
• Make sure all new members are processed by June 30.

Financial Secretary

• 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.
• If your council bills on a fraternal year, begin the membership billing process.

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 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

Celebrate Blessed McGivney’s Feast Day

August 13 is the Feast Day of Blessed Michael McGivney.

Visit kofc.org/beatification for ideas and resources to honor his legacy and spread devotion to our Founder.

Give the Gift of Mobility

Run a “Wheelchair Sunday” event this summer to raise money for wheelchairs for the poor. Click here for the action steps required to run a successful event.

Check out this video of Texas Knights donating wheelchairs to WWII veterans for an example of other ways to donate.

2024 Annual Report on Council Status (#944) Now Live

District Deputies must submit a report for each council in their district by September 15. These easy online reports should be submitted right after the District Organization Meeting. We require a report for every council in your district, whether functioning or not. These reports provide actionable data for timely support of councils. Thank you for providing this valuable information.

Is your council on track to earn Star Council?

There are already 1220 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 proud to release a new short documentary (30 min) on the life of Joe Reali, a dynamic young man whose passion was evident both on the football field and in how he lived his Catholic faith. Following his sudden and tragic death in 2015, thousands turned out for his wake and funeral, where they shared stories about Joe’s sacrificial love for others and his care for the downtrodden. Today, the legacy of this devout and fun-loving young man lives on through the Joseph Mario Reali Knights of Columbus Council 16261 in Woodbury, Long Island.  

The film will be released on July 4 and can be viewed at kofc.org/reali. Please help promote this inspiring film throughout your jurisdiction by sharing it with your council leaders, on your social media platforms, and with your friends and families.  

Watch Trailer

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
• Ask your Pastor if your council can assist with upcoming Holy Hours

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.

To view the FLA Archives, please click here.