Fraternal Leader Advisory Breaking News | Reminders | Resources | Recommendations Volume 12 | September 17, 2020

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Membership Incentives Fraternal Webinars Leave No Neighbor Behind Knightline

Fraternal Operations

Register for Tonight's Webinar! Fraternal Operations: First Quarter Check-In How is your council doing? Click "Register Now" to view our discussion topics and participate!

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Fraternal Communications Feedback Officers should have received an email yesterday asking to participate in a survey to enhance our communications. If you have not already submitted feedback, please do so by Wed., Sept. 23.

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Election Day – Tues., Nov. 3 Knights are urged to exercise their civil right and vote in national, state and local elections. Visit kofc.org/vote for resources to assist with voter registration.

Membership Growth

Blessed Michael J. McGivney Medallion To celebrate the beatification of our founder, Father Michael J. McGivney, commemorative medallions* will be awarded to every recruiter who recruits 5 or more members during the 2020-2021 fraternal year. *Only recruiters from insurance jurisdictions are eligible for the Blessed Michael J. McGivney Medallion incentive.

Online Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity We have upgraded to a new, cleaner platform to host our online events and Exemplifications of Charity, Unity and Fraternity. Therefore, invitations that led to the On24 platform are now obsolete. To invite a candidate to a ceremony, please use the NEW invitations available in English, Spanish and French. The invitation, registration, and reporting processes remain the same. NOTE: Councils must file a form 100 for all candidates who complete an online exemplification. For clarification on the difference between the On-Demand Ceremony and Online Membership (Online Join), click here.

Evangelization and Faith Formation

Programs: Planning for Success Webinar To view the webinar from last month on-demand, as well as access the resources from the presentation, click here. 2019 – 2020 Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest International Champions The Knights of Columbus Supreme Office and the Fraternal Mission Department’s Programs Team would like to congratulate all the winners of the 2019 – 2020 Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest. Thank you to all councils and jurisdictions for participating and for your patience with the delay of the Supreme judging. Click here for the winner’s announcement. Faith: Refund Support Vocations Program (RSVP) Knights step into the breach by providing financial and moral support to seminarians and postulants during our vocation’s crisis. To learn more, click here. Family: Family Fully Alive Knights step into the breach by leading their families to live the faith at home with the weekly and monthly prayers, reflections, and activities of the Family Fully Alive Program so that they can grow in holiness together. To learn more, click here.

District Deputy Corner

Confirm during your monthly call with Grand Knights that every council in your district has a plan for monthly meetings and communicating regularly with members.

Grand Knight Corner

Use our guidebook to promote the outstanding work of your council. Publicity is a great way to attract qualified men to join our Order and increase the ability of your council to do good for others. Verify the Report of Officers Chosen for the Term (Form #185), Service Program Personnel Report (Form #365) and Semiannual Council Audit (Form #1295) have been submitted.

Financial Secretary Corner

Review the Financial Secretary’s Guide to make sure you understand your duties and responsibilities.

Share your council best practices for fundraising and member engagement during COVID-19 restrictions. TAKE SURVEY HERE

Thank you for your service to the Order. If you have any questions or suggestions during your term, please email fraternalmission@kofc.org

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