September Webinar: Attracting and Engaging Younger Members | |
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Join us tonight, September 19th at 8:00 PM ET for an informative fraternal webinar entitled Attracting and Engaging Younger Members.
Young men are the future of your council. Join us for a special panel discussion featuring young, engaged, and successful fraternal leaders. Find out what attracted them to the Knights of Columbus and what keeps them coming back. Learn how to develop a leadership bench and build a legacy of sustainability by attracting new and younger members to your council.
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.
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From the beginning, Father Michael McGivney created a culture for the Knights — a “culture of invitation,” in which Catholic men ask other Catholic men to join our fraternity and put their faith in action. And so, they went out and invited others. One by one, council by council, our Order grew.
Earlier this month, fraternal leaders received information about renewing our culture of invitation and becoming “Fishers of Men” for the Knights of Columbus. New and updated resources to supplement council Church Drive Kits are in the process of being uploaded to Supplies Online for purchase and download. In the coming days, we will send out a detailed email about each resource, where to find it, and how to use it.
Additional details and tips to aid your recruiting efforts will be included in future editions of the FLA throughout the Fall. We look forward to breaking our membership growth record once again!
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Register for a Special Webinar: Becoming Fishers of Men
Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 1 for a fraternal training webinar about renewing our culture of invitation and becoming “Fishers of Men” for the Knights of Columbus. We’ll discuss:
- Why it’s time to build
- How to extend the invitation
- New and updated resources to support Church Drives
- Tips and best practices for inviting men to join, from a successful recruiter
And remember, if you can't join us live, it will be available on-demand afterwards. Be sure to sign-up to ensure you get the link for this important webinar.
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The fall is a great time to enhance your skills and keep your council running successfully. Our online training sessions are conducted by experienced Fraternal Trainers who want to give you practical guidance and useful tips.
Register for upcoming online sessions by clicking on the links below.
Even more sessions have been recorded and are available to watch on demand! Trainings are archived after each live session, and can be found in our library of on demand training.
Note: All Times are Eastern
October 7, 2024 8:00 PM.........Officers’ Desk Reference
October 8, 2024 8:00 PM.........Council Officer Training
October 10, 2024 8:00 PM.......Safe Environment
October 15, 2024 10:00 PM.....Time Management
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Important Reminders for Fraternal Leaders | |
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Grand Knight
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Build a strong leadership bench by identifying future leaders of your council, empowering them to run initiatives, and mentoring them on fraternal operations.
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Review the Faith in Action program forms reference guide (#11172) for form submission details on all programs, and share this important resource with all the program chairmen in your council. Please note that RSVP and Food for Families applications should be submitted as soon as possible after donations are made.
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Financial Secretary
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Verify and update member contact information on the Member Management application available at Officers Online. The grand knight might have the most current email addresses for all members, but it is important that this information is also recorded with the Supreme Council. Any changes in member phone, address or email should be updated at the local and supreme council level.
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Review the Fraternal Excellence Guide (#11619) for the latest information on council operations and the role of Financial Secretary.
- Look below for information on council accounts.
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Fourth Degree
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District Master quarterly training will be on October 21, 2024 at 8:00 PM EDT: "Preparation for the 125th Anniversary of the 4th Degree"
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District Masters can email any questions to: Michael J. Porter, 4th Degree Director of Training: MJPKNIGHT9282@AOL.COM
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Food for Families
As food prices continue to rise, an alarming number of people worldwide require assistance and rely on food pantries or soup kitchens to help feed their families. Encourage your council to get involved with our Food for Families program, which provides councils with a refund of $100 for every $500 dollars or 1,000 pounds they donate, up to $500 per fraternal year. For more information, please visit www.kofc.org/food.
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Ultrasound Initiative
The diocesan evaluation form (#10715) has been updated to improve efficiency for the processing of new ultrasound applications. The new form can be found here. Please use the newest version when forwarding the form to the Pregnancy Resource Center and diocesan representative.
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State Marches for Life
Marches for Life are popping up across the United States and Canada, dates can be found at marchforlife.org/state-marches. State Councils should be involved as sponsors or can participate by organizing buses, distributing signs at the event, or serving as marshals and other volunteers. The iconic “Love Life, Choose Life” signs are available on Supplies Online and March for Life-related apparel can be found at knightsgear.com.
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Quarterly Incentives for District Deputies | |
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We are pleased to announce the incentive prizes available this year as part of our quarterly DD awards program. As a reminder, the qualification criteria this year are exactly the same as last year, as follows:
- Q1 – attain 30% of district intake goal by September 30. AWARD – KofC branded 30 oz. Arctic Zone Titan Thermal tumbler.
- Q2 – attain 70% of district intake goal by December 31. AWARD – KofC branded Eddie Bauer Stretch Soft Shell Vest.
- Q3 – attain 100% of district intake goal by March 31. AWARD – KofC Branded Garmento Hanging Garment Bag
- Q4 – attain Star District. AWARD – Choice of either Under Armour sunglasses with KofC branded soft carrying case OR KofC branded golf club head covers.
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Paying Your Council's Supreme Council Assessments | |
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Your council statements are available through the Order’s website www.kofc.org in the Reports tab in Officers Online and can be viewed and downloaded by any officer that has access to Officers Online, when viewing council data. The following council officers have access to Officers Online: grand knights, financial secretaries, deputy grand knights, advocates, treasurers, and membership directors.
Please note that a tutorial is available at www.kofc.org/viewstatements that will guide you through the steps to access and review your council’s billing statement online prior to submitting your payment for the amount due to the Supreme Council.
If you need a council statement sent to you via email or hard copy, send a message to Statements@kofc.org or by writing to General Office, 1 Columbus Plaza, New Haven, CT., 06510.
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Complete Your Fraternal Survey Today | |
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Annually, the Fraternal Survey is sent via postal mail to all members in the US and Canada. This survey is an invaluable tool that allows your General Agent and Field Agent to gather crucial insights and feedback from you and your council’s members. Brother Knights can complete the survey by filling out the paper form and sending in the prepaid envelope, or they can complete online through a unique QR code/URL.
You and your council’s members should have started to receive them. If you haven’t already, please lead by example and to complete the Fraternal Survey and encourage completion of this survey among your members, especially by mentioning this at your next council business meeting and in your next council email or newsletter.
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Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund Launches New Website | |
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Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund is excited to introduce you to our newly launched website, KnightsCharitable.org. Our new online home now offers you a better user experience, fresh content, and useful resources that will help you do the charitable work you are called to do. Additionally, we have added new resources highlighting our charitable giving solutions specifically for Knights of Columbus councils.
Take a moment to explore our new site and please share with anyone that wants to learn more about our philanthropic solutions aligned with our Catholic faith. Should you have any questions, especially about Council Accounts please email us at charitablefund@kofc.org.
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Are you aware of how donor-advised funds and investments can help amplify your council’s charitable activities and simplify your fundraising? Join us to learn more about the financial resources available to help maximize your council’s impact. President of Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund Dennis Gerber, Jr., and Director of Individual Investor Business Development Joseph Novak will present and participate in a live Q&A. The webinar will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 8 p.m. ET. Register today to reserve your spot.
Attendance at this event will be counted as a Fraternal Benefit Event for your council. A confirmation email will be sent to the Grand Knight after the event. You will not need to submit a Fraternal Benefits Event Report (#11077) unless one of the following issues exists:
- You believe there were more attendees from your council than we recorded. If this is the case, contact your State Deputy for a list of recorded attendees and submit form 11077 to report additional member or member-eligible attendees not included on that report.
- You held a watch party for the event where one person registered for the event, and multiple people attended. Submit a form 11077 for all member or member-eligible attendees that did not register on their own.
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Connect with your Hispanic Community during Hispanic Heritage Month | |
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Mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 8th, and join us for an inspiring Fraternal Benefit Event!
This event will be conducted in Spanish and open to all Hispanic members and nonmembers. We encourage you to share this opportunity with your Hispanic councils and parishes!
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, October 8th, 2024
Time: 7:30 PM EDT | 6:30 PM CDT | 4:30 PM PDT
Link: https://tinyurl.com/KofCOct8
Register now by clicking on the event date. To help spread the word, click to download promotional materials: FBE Promotional flyer, Social Media Graphic, Email Template, and Social Media Blurb.
Don’t miss this engaging opportunity to connect with your Hispanic community.
Attendance at this event will be counted as a Fraternal Benefit Event for your council. A confirmation email will be sent to the Grand Knight after the event. You will not need to submit a Fraternal Benefits Event Report (#11077) unless one of the following issues exists:
- You believe there were more attendees from your council than we recorded. If this is the case, contact your State Deputy for a list of recorded attendees and submit form 11077 to report additional member or member-eligible attendees not included on that report.
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You held a watch party for the event where one person registered for the event, and multiple people attended. Submit a form 11077 for all member or member-eligible attendees that did not register on their own.
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Employment Opportunities | |
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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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Thank you for your service to the Order. If you have any questions or suggestions during your term, please email fraternalmission@kofc.org | | | | |
