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VOLUME 110 October 17, 2024 | KOFC.ORG/FORMEMBERS

Join us tonight, October 17th at 8:00 PM ET for an informative fraternal webinar entitled Council Preparations for Advent & Christmas.



The Advent and Christmas seasons are a celebratory time for our Church, as we prepare for and commemorate the birth of Jesus. In this webinar you will learn how to make the most of these holy seasons with a robust calendar full of prayer and service for your parish and community. Join us as we explore the tools and resources available to help your council have impactful Advent and Christmas seasons.



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.

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

November 4, 2024 8:00 PM......Public Relations and Publicity

November 7, 2024 8:00 PM......Conducting Activity Drives

November 13, 2024 10:00 PM..Guidelines for Conducting Council Meetings

November 19, 2024 8:00 PM....Recruitment Strategies

District Deputy

• Review the requirements for Star District and work with your state leaders on strategies to earn this award.
• Make sure grand knights are receiving emails from the Supreme Council. If not, have them update their contact information at fraternalmission@kofc.org.
• A one-page guide outlining the Affiliate List Submission Process, and an Affiliate Template for submission, are now available on the kofc.org Officer Resources page.

Grand Knight

• Contact your Pastor to discuss how the council can assist him during the Christmas season.
• If you have not already done so, formalize a plan to earn the Star Council Award.
• If your council has any newly appointed officers, remember to submit a Report of Officers Chosen for the Term (#185) or Service Program Personnel Report (#185) to keep their contact information up to date and make sure they receive important correspondence from the supreme office.

Financial Secretary

• If your council accounting period ends June 30, then November 15 is the deadline to ensure that your council submits the proper IRS Form 990 (US Councils only). Ensure that this paperwork is filed.
• A one-page guide outlining the Affiliate List Submission Process, and an Affiliate Template for submission, are now available on the kofc.org Officer Resources page.

Fourth Degree

• District Master quarterly training will be on October 21, 2024 at 8:00 PM EDT: "Preparation for the 125th Anniversary of the 4th Degree"
• District Masters can email any questions to: Michael J. Porter, 4th Degree Director of Training: MJPKNIGHT9282@AOL.COM

Consecration to the Holy Family

December 29 is the Feast of the Holy Family. Bring families closer to Jesus, the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Joseph by organizing a group consecration to the Holy Family. Click here for resources and ideas on how to run the event.  

Disaster Preparedness

Hurricane Helene was a stark reminder of the importance of disaster preparedness. Get your council and parish ready through the Disaster Preparedness program. Communication, training and funding are key. Read this guide sheet to start building a plan.

Men are waiting for you to invite them to join the Knights of Columbus. Here are two easy ways you and the members of your council can invite men to join:



1. Use Online Join Cards (#11689). Fill in your council number and member number and keep a few in your wallet at all times. You never know when the opportunity will arise to invite someone you’re talking to – on the sidelines of your kid’s game, at the coffee social after Mass, or even at the next tailgate party. Give the cards out as a quick way to say, “I’d like to invite you to become a Knight of Columbus!”
2. Send out “On Mission” Invitations (#11732). Work with your pastor to identify men in your parish that should join the Knights of Columbus. At your next council meeting, ask members to write out two invitations each and send them to the prospects. Be sure to personalize the card and perhaps invite him and his family to your next event.

These resources and the “Fishers of Men” Guidebook (FOM-GUIDE) can be found on Supplies Online. Log into Officers Online, click on the Supplies Online icon, and then click on the “Fishers of Men: A Culture of Invitation” folder located on the home page. And remember, it’s not about a number, it’s about more mission.

Why should Catholics approach their investment decisions in the light of their faith? Join a live webinar to hear answers to that question from Chief Investment Officer Anthony Minopoli and Dr. John Grabowski, moral theologian to Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors. This Fraternal Benefit Event is open to all, including non-members, and will be held Tuesday, October 29, 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. 

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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