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VOLUME 104 July 18, 2024 | KOFC.ORG/FORMEMBERS

Online training is conducted by experienced Fraternal Trainers and designed to assist council officers and district deputies of any experience level. Get the practical guidance you need to run a successful council and make a difference in your community.

Register for upcoming online sessions by clicking on the links below. All training is available to watch on demand after its live session, and can be found in our library of on demand training.

Note: All Times are Eastern

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

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

August 19, 2024 8:00 PM..........Council Recovery Program

August 20, 2024 10:00 PM........Working With Your Pastor

August 21, 2024 8:00 PM..........Council Annual Program Planning

August 27, 2024 8:00 PM..........Member Management Basics

August 29, 2024 8:00 PM..........Member Billing Basics

District Deputy

• Complete an Annual Report on Council Status (#944) for each council in your district, whether functioning or not. These easy online reports should be submitted right after the District Organization Meeting and are due by September 15.
• Make sure council officers are receiving the Fraternal Leader Advisory. If necessary, have them subscribe here.
• Conduct the Installation of Council Officers for each council in your district.

Grand Knight

• If your council will be running Cor this fraternal year, you are encouraged to appoint an Evangelization and Faith Formation (EFF) Director to support these efforts. Please submit your returning or newly appointed EFF Director as soon as possible using this Council EFF Director Submission Form. This form supplements your council personnel report #365 as there is not a space for the EFF Director on the #365 at this time.
• Familiarize yourself with the Fraternal Excellence Guide (#11619) and Protocol, Meetings, and Ceremonials (#11620).
• Contact your district deputy to schedule the Installation of Council Officers.
• Submit the Semiannual Council Audit (#1295) due August 15.

Financial Secretary

• The Report of Officers Chosen for the Term (#185) and Service Program Personnel Report (#365) were due by June 30. Use the easy Member Management system to submit yours if still necessary.
• Check your council's supply inventory and order Candidate Kits (#531) and other supplies as needed. Printed material over two years old should be discarded and replaced.

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

ASAP (Aid and Support After Pregnancy)

Include a baby bottle drive or another fundraiser for a local pregnancy resource center or maternity home on your program calendar. A list of qualifying organizations, as well as program resources, can be found at kofc.org/asap. K of C-branded baby bottles can also be found on Supplies Online. Through the program, for every $500 a council donates to a pregnancy resource center or maternity home, Supreme will donate $100 more (up to $400 for $2,000 donated). 

Coats for Kids

Donate coats to kids in need through the Coats for Kids program! High-quality, low-cost coats are now available for purchase on knightsgear.com (US) and knightsgear.ca (Canada). Ask your state council how you can participate in its Black Friday or Boxing Day promotions! Click here for more information and resources to run the program.

Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest

Now is the time to reach out to local schools and ask them to participate in this year's Essay Contest. You can also put together a committee of members to judge the essays – they will love reading the entries. Click here for more resources, and here for this year’s essay topic. 

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.