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VOLUME 105 August 8, 2024 | KOFC.ORG/FORMEMBERS

Congratulations to our Council Award winners. On behalf of the many lives you touched this year, we thank you and your brother knights for the hard work represented in achieving this goal.

The Fraternal Mission department is planning a series of exciting and informative webinars for the 2024-2025 fraternal year. Check out the schedule below and mark your calendars today to ensure you don’t miss one. You can register for the August webinar below and watch future issues of the FLA to register throughout the year.

August 22, 2024.........How to Ensure Your Council Will Have a Great Year

September 19, 2024...Attracting and Engaging Younger Members

September 25, 2024...Making the Most of the Fall Semester (for College Councils)

October 1, 2024..........Becoming Fishers of Men

October 3, 2024..........Building Brotherhood with Cor

October 17, 2024........Council Preps for Advent & Christmas

November 7, 2024......Best Practices for Military Councils (for Military Councils)

November 14, 2024....Protecting Catholic Families

November 21, 2024....Midyear Checkup for Your Council

December 5, 2024......Preparing for Your District Midyear Meeting (for District Deputies

January 6, 2025..........Clear Talk About Leadership Roles

January 16, 2025........Council Preps for Lent & Easter

January 30, 2025........Making the Most of the Spring Semester (for College Councils)

February 4, 2025........Choosing the Right Content for Cor

February 6, 2025........Becoming an All-Star District (for District Deputies)

February 20, 2025......Faith & Fraternity

March 20, 2025...........Practical Tips for a Strong Finish

April 24, 2025.............Programming Ideas to Help Councils Shine

May 1, 2025................Preparing for Your District Organizational Meeting (for District Deputies)

May 15, 2025..............Preparing for the New Fraternal Year

June 12, 2025.............Continuing Fr. McGivney's Legacy

June 19, 2025.............Engaging Your Members with Summer Activities

Join us on Thursday, August 22nd at 8:00 PM ET for an informative fraternal webinar entitled How to Ensure Your Council Will Have a Great Year.

It is day 53 of the Fraternal Year, do you know where your council is? Checking in with your council, even early in the year, is integral to its success. Are you recruiting new members? Are your current members engaged? Are you streamlining communication? These are just a few issues that may arise.

This webinar takes you through each problem and solution so you can remedy current roadblocks and equip for future obstacles.

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.

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

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

• Ensure all your councils have submitted the Report of Officers Chosen for the Term (#185) and Service Program Personnel Report (#365). Share this short video tutorial if necessary.
• Remind your councils to submit the Semi-Annual Council Audit (#1295) which is due August 15. These audits are necessary to maintain the bonding on council treasurers and financial secretaries. Share this short tutorial on how to successfully complete and submit this form.
• Submit an Annual Report on Council Status (#944) for each council in your district now. Don’t wait until the deadline of September 15.
• If you have not held your District Meeting, schedule it now and use our recommended agenda and notes as a guide.

Grand Knight

• Submit the Semiannual Council Audit (#1295) due August 15.
• Review the 2024-2025 requirements for Star Council.
• 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.
• All fraternal webinars are available on-demand. The slides and resources are available for download. These presentations provide valuable information every fraternal leader should know.

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.
• Submit the Semiannual Council Audit (#1295) due August 15.

Fourth Degree

New District Master training for all newly appointed and current District Masters:

District Master Training: Part 1 will be held on August 26, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET

Every Assembly should be a star Assembly. As a newly appointed District Master, this training will preview all the elements you need to make the Assemblies in your District successful. This includes an overview of membership goals, effective communication strategies to foster growth in your District, as well as important resources and deadlines.

District Master Training: Part 2 will be held on August 29, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET

This training will guide newly appointed District Managers through their responsibilities within their Districts. It will dive into each job duty, including exemplification, communication with Assembly officers, and visibility within parishes, and highlight important points of contact, schedules, and objectives. This training will also provide all District Masters with resources for further guidance.

And remember, if you can't join us live, both webinars will be available on-demand afterwards. Sign up now to ensure you get the link for these important webinars.

District Masters can email with any questions: Michael J. Porter, 4th Degree Director of Training: MJPKNIGHT9282@AOL.COM

Earn Columbian Award!

One of your council’s goals this year should be earning the Columbian Award. To qualify for the award, complete 4 activities in each of the 4 Faith in Action program categories of Faith, Family, Community and Life. While the Supreme Council offers 32 Faith in Action programs, your council can also report any of its own programs to qualify for the award. If your council runs a program that strengthens faith, supports your community, builds strong families, or defends and promotes the dignity of the human person, it qualifies for program credit towards the award! For guidelines for the award and the application, click here. 

The Knights of Columbus Fraternal Mission Department has a fantastic job opportunity. Please feel free to forward to any members who may be qualified:



Coordinator of Program Engagement

The Coordinator of Program Engagement supports the Director of Programs and Program Managers in the administration and promotion of programs. This includes, but is not limited to, engaging volunteer leaders, planning and executing special program events, coordinating essential external partnerships, and advancing Faith in Action programs/initiatives.

The ideal candidate for this position is a college graduate with knowledge of the teachings of the Catholic Church and the ability to apply that to Knights of Columbus programs. Must have the ability to coordinate different tasks simultaneously and prioritize projects efficiently while working collaboratively with a team. The position is hybrid (remote Monday and Friday, in the office Tuesday – Thursday) and located at the Supreme Council Headquarters in New Haven, Connecticut.

Click HERE for more information and to apply.

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