VOLUME 147 | May 7, 2026 | KOFC.ORG/FORMEMBERS

FLA Live: May Edition – Fraternal Webinar Series

Join us on Thursday, May 21 at 8:00 PM ET for the next edition of our monthly FLA Live! webinar series entitled Transitioning to the New Fraternal Year. Click on the button to register, learn this month's topics, and submit any questions.

REMINDER: MONTHLY COUNCIL SPOTLIGHT

Each month, as part of our FLA Live! Fraternal Webinar Series, we feature a council that is excelling in membership growth, programs, evangelization, faith formation or building a strong brotherhood of men. We want to showcase YOUR council! Tell us the great things your council is doing in your parish and community. Please email us at fraternaltraining@kofc.org so we can put the spotlight on your council.

FRATERNAL WEBINAR ARCHIVES

Missed a fraternal webinar? Visit our archive of fraternal webinars to view them on-demand.

Members Archived from Prospect Tab on Officers Online

On April 9, the Supreme Council archived over 35,000 members from the Prospect Tab. The status of these members has not been updated since before January 1, 2025. These members are still part of the jurisdiction online membership.

State Deputies, State Membership Directors and State Online Membership Chairmen have access to the list of archived members. If your council needs information on one of these members to process them through the Candidate Tab, please reach out to one of these state leaders for assistance.

Leaders will notice that when accessing the ASSIGNED members section of the Prospect Tab, instead of taking up to 2-minutes for the screen to return data, it is now returning data within 30-seconds.

Upcoming Webinar: Invest with Integrity – U.S. only

You can pursue your financial goals, invest with integrity and make a charitable impact. Learn more about investment solutions that align with your Catholic values from Thom Duffy, Vice President and Head of Investment Advisory Services, and Joseph Novak, Director of Investment Advisory Services.

Join us May 19, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. CT/5 p.m. PT) for a live national presentation.

This event is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, tax or legal advice. No purchase is necessary to attend this event. A Knights of Columbus Asset Advisor representative may contact you following the event.

New Release: Financial Education for Catholic Families – U.S. only

Guard, Grow, Give is a compelling, 30-minute video presentation on how Catholic families can exercise financial stewardship in a way that aligns with their faith.

Host a screening at your parish and earn FBE credit in the process! This is an excellent way to introduce both members and prospects to the financial services side of the Knights of Columbus and educate them on its integral role within our mission.

If your agent hasn’t reached out to you yet, please speak with him about how your council can help host an event. Councils might also consider partnering together.

Visit www.kofc.org/ggg to watch the video trailer and learn more about how the Guard, Grow, Give initiative serves families.

Important Reminders for Successful Fraternal Leaders

Fraternal Training

Visit kofc.org/training to locate online training for state, council, district and assembly officers. These training sessions are available on demand, and the average length is only 30 minutes! Suggested Training by Officer Role is a great place to get started.

EFF Director

Council EFF Director Submission Form: Please ensure you or your Grand Knight submits this EFF Director form (position not listed on Council #365) to ensure you receive all Cor communications.
Into the Breach" The Dignity of Work: This compelling five-episode series exploring the Catholic vision of man’s mission in the world and the nature of work is now available. Excellent resource to use in Cor.

District Deputy

Review your progress toward earning the Star District Award.
Ensure councils hold their election of officers by June 15 and submit the Report of Officers Chosen for the Term (#185) and Service Program Personnel Report (#365) by June 30. Submitting these forms via Member Management is the best way to ensure officers and directors receive timely access to Officers Online and critical communications from the Supreme Council.
Plan to attend your jurisdiction organizational meeting and then schedule your district meeting shortly thereafter using our recommended agenda and notes as a guide.

Grand Knight

Submit the Columbian Award Application (#SP-7) as soon as your council has completed 16 program credits, to ensure timely processing.
Craft an effective communication plan to engage all council members. Form a committee to verify contact information and then update Member Management.
Ensure timely processing of your ASAP, RSVP and Food for Families refund applications by gathering the necessary supporting documentation and submitting the forms now.
Hold your council officer elections between May 1 and June 15 and submit the Report of Officers Chosen for the Term (#185) by June 30.
FY Q3 Cor Data Needed: Please remind your EFF Director to submit their Cor Quarterly Report Form for the quarter ending 3/31. This information is essential for understanding the impact of Cor across the Order.
Council EFF Director Submission Form: As soon as you or your successor knows your EFF Director for the next fraternal year, please fill out this quick form to ensure he receives all Cor communications.

Financial Secretary

Timely processing of member additions and changes is critical as we approach the end of the fraternal year. All form 100s need to be processed by June 30. The best method to process new members is the Candidate Tab on Officers Online.
If your council accounting period ends December 31, then May 15 is the deadline to submit the proper IRS Form 990 (US Councils only).

Programs

¡Viva Cristo Rey!

May 21 is the feast day of the Mexican Martyrs – encourage councils to pray a Novena or attend Mass to celebrate. Resources can be found at the bottom of this page and on Supplies Online. August 1 is also the 100-year commemoration of the Cristero War! Participation in this program earns 2 program credits toward the Columbian Award!

June is the Month of the Sacred Heart

Host a Sacred Heart Holy Hour and distribute Home Enthronement materials as part of your council’s America 250 campaign! Resources are available on Supplies Online and at kofc.org/sacredheart.

Patriotic Degree

The Patriotic Degree will host the next District Master and Assembly quarterly training on July 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET: "How to Grow Your Fourth Degree Exemplifications"
We will invite the Vice Supreme Masters, District Masters, Faithful Navigators, 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

Employment Opportunities

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.