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VOLUME 128 | July 17, 2025 | KOFC.ORG/FORMEMBERS

Join us tonight, July 17, at 8:00 PM EDT for our brand new monthly webinar series FLA Live! This series will take a more in depth look at some of the items covered in the Fraternal Leader Advisory. This month we will be discussing how to have a strong start to this Fraternal Year by utilizing our Fishers of Men Fast Start incentive program. You will also hear important updates from the world of Fraternal Operations, Evangelization and Faith Formation, and more! 

Click on the button below to register. And remember, if you can't join us live, the webinar will be available on-demand after, to watch at your convenience.

Every Catholic man should know about the Knights of Columbus and the membership benefits available to him and his family. The good news is, they are willing to join us on our mission. But they're waiting to be invited. That’s why we’re encouraging you to extend the invitation as soon as possible and meet 100% of your membership quota by October 31!

Achieving this will put you in the running to receive prizes from the Supreme Council.*

Here’s a helpful tip: Partner with your local general agent and/or field agent for at least one Church Drive during this quarter. Agents are professional recruiters who can offer valuable assistance with your event.

Along with the Church Drive Kit available on Supplies Online, consider using the following supplemental items:

• (11586) “Point the World to Jesus Christ” – Trifold
• (11730) Fraternal Benefits Card_Generic (insert these into a brochure)
• (11689F_E) – Join Online Card – Fraternal
• (10099E) – “24 Hours Can Change Your Life” Brochure
• (FOM-GUIDE) Sample Pulpit Announcement in the Fishers of Men Guidebook

*Incentive applies to insurance jurisdictions only.

Visit kofc.org/training to find our complete library of on demand training, where state, district and council officers can go to learn more about their duties and responsibilities, as well as review best practices for the daily operations of an assembly or council, tips for membership growth, and timely suggestions for using programs to keep members actively engaged.

Here’s an example of what you will find – click on the links below to register and view at any time:

Conducting Church Drives – Find out what a successful Church Drive looks like, and how to plan one for your council.

Conducting Activity Drives – Make your council a visible part of the Church and Community.

Online Tools and Resources – How to find the guides, forms and information housed in the Officers Online and For Members portals of the kofc.org website.

Time Management – An opportunity to learn some best practices for handling everyday tasks and long-term goals when limited time is available to manage the day-to-day operations of a council.

Working With Your Pastor – We discuss the necessity of building strong relationships with our pastors, so that we can assist them in strengthening and growing parish communities.

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. This form is required for Star District Award eligibility.
• Make sure council officers are receiving the Fraternal Leader Advisory. If necessary, have them subscribe here.
• Attend your jurisdiction organizational meeting and then schedule your district meeting shortly thereafter using our recommended agenda and notes as a guide.
• Conduct the Installation of Council Officers for each council in your district.
• Please remind councils that the EFF director position needs to be submitted via a separate form Council EFF Director Submission Form and is ready for Fraternal Year 2025-2026 (online submission only). Once submitted, EFF directors will now receive a weekly series of 6-8 onboarding emails filled with practical tips and planning tools for a successful year.

Grand Knight

• Familiarize yourself with the Fraternal Excellence Guide (#11619) and Protocol, Meetings, and Ceremonials (#11620).
• The Report of Officers Chosen for the Term (#185) and Service Program Personnel Report (#365) were due by June 30. Your council must submit these forms to be eligible for the Star Council Award.
• Contact your district deputy to schedule the Installation of Council Officers.
• Submit the Semiannual Council Audit (#1295) which is due August 15.
• Q4 Cor Data Needed: If you haven't already, please submit your Q4 Cor Report Cor - Quarterly Report - FY 24-25. This form is essential for understanding the impact of Cor across the Order.
• Council EFF Director Submission Form. As soon as you or your successor know your EFF director for the new fraternal year, please fill out this quick form to ensure he receives all Cor communications. Once submitted, EFF directors will now receive a weekly series of 6-8 onboarding emails filled with practical tips and planning tools for a successful year.

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 application 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

• The Fourth Degree will host TWO training sessions in July.
• District Master and Assembly quarterly training will be on July 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM EDT: "Assembly Faithful Navigator Training."
• We will invite the District Masters and Faithful Navigators to this meeting.
• Followed on July 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM EDT: "Assembly Officer Training."
• We will invite the District Masters and ALL Assembly Officers to this meeting.
• District Masters can email any questions to: Michael J. Porter, Fourth Degree Director of Training: MJPKNIGHT9282@AOL.COM

Special Olympics

The Knights of Columbus has been supporting the Special Olympics since it began in 1968. As part of our support, each state or provincial level Special Olympics organization in the United States (including Puerto Rico and Guam), and Canada receives a donation from Supreme. To earn a larger donation from Supreme for the Special Olympics in your jurisdiction, report your support of Special Olympics programs through the online Fraternal Programs Report Form (#10784). All participation taking place in calendar year 2025 must be reported through the online form by January 31, 2026 to be considered.

Soccer Challenge

Start communicating with your local schools to plan a Soccer Challenge event within your community as soon as school resumes. Let the schools know to include this program in their gym classes. Another option is to post posters around the community early, so parents can mark their calendars and prepare their children to participate. This will help boost participation. For more information, please click here.

New Faith in Action Programs 

Resources for two new Community programs – Bright Futures and Celebrating Our Catholic Heritage – are now available at kofc.org/community. The Bright Futures program invites councils to support the students and schools in their communities. Celebrating Our Catholic Heritage encourages councils to celebrate the cultures and traditions of their parish communities through festivals and other events. While these programs appeal to all councils, they will be of particular interest to councils serving Hispanic parish communities. Print resources can be found on Supplies Online now.

Cor Central Newsletter

Cor Central, the quarterly newsletter providing practical tips and valuable resources to successfully implement and sustain Cor, was sent to your state and council EFF directors on July 10. If you or someone on your team isn’t receiving the newsletter, you can sign up here: Subscribe to Cor Central. 

New Onboarding Emails

Once the Council EFF Director Submission Form is submitted, EFF directors will now receive a weekly series of 6-8 onboarding emails filled with practical tips and planning tools for a successful year.

Cor Website Updates 

The Cor homepage (kofc.org/cor) has been redesigned to provide a clearer, more engaging explanation of Cor—making it easier to share with others. Leader-specific materials are now conveniently located on a dedicated page, accessible from the homepage or directly at kofc.org/corleaders. 

New Cor Formation Content Guide

An updated Cor Formation Content Guide will help your EFF directors easily select the best formation content for their group - including content overviews, session counts, suggested materials, and a convenient QR code for quick access. 

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.