Fraternal Leader Advisory Breaking News | Reminders | Resources | Recommendations Volume 6 | June 29, 2020

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Fraternal Operations

Fraternal Year-End Deadlines The below forms / actions are required by June 30: Report of Chosen Officers for the Term using either Form #185 OR Officers Screen on Member Management Columbian Award Application (Form #SP-7) Food for Families Refund and Plaque Application (Form #10057) RSVP Refund and Plaque Application (Form #2863) District Deputy Semiannual Report (Form #944) Hold a Fraternal Benefits Seminar to qualify for Founder’s Award Submit new member form 100s for consideration of McGivney Award For refunds under the RSVP program submit Form #2863

Stay Connected! As the 2019-2020 fraternal year comes to a close, please ensure that we have the most up to date contact information for you. If you would like to continue to receive the FLA in the 2020-2021 fraternal year, please subscribe by clicking the button on the right.

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Installation of Council Officers Councils should continue with officer installation ceremonies during this time of recommended social distancing. Online platforms currently used for council meetings are recommended for holding virtual installation ceremonies. The ceremony is frequently altered to meet the needs of council settings and events. The district deputy will want to review the script beforehand and make any necessary modifications.

WEBINAR: Fraternal Operations: Recent Changes, New Tools, and Quick Tips June 25, 2020 | 8:00 PM EDT We launched NEW Star Council requirements for the upcoming fraternal year and we discussed training resources, virtual officer installation and leadership communications. Sign up now to watch on-demand.

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Fraternal Training An extensive collection of fraternal leader training resources is now available at kofc.org . They will be updated regularly, and no login is required.

Membership Growth & Experience

Membership Growth The online Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity is now available ON-DEMAND . Welcome new members to your council at their convenience 24/7. Send the invitation to prospects today. Councils will receive credit for the 2019-2020 fraternal year if they submit new member information to the Membership Records Department by 12:00 PM EDT on June 30.  Scheduled Online Exemplifications will continue during the month of July.  English Thurs., July 2 7:00 PM EDT Thurs., July 2 10:00 PM EDT Spanish Wed., July 8 9:00 PM EDT French Tues., July 7 8:00 PM EDT NOTE: Councils must file a form 100 for all candidates who complete an online exemplification. For clarification on the difference between the Online Ceremony and Online Membership (Online Join), click here.

Membership Experience We recently redesigned the For Members section of kofc.org . Our goal is easy navigation and useful content. Your feedback is invaluable. Please visit the For Members section and fill out the short survey in the bottom corner of the page.

Evangelization and Faith Formation

Featured Program Resources Faith in Action Council Requirements Faith in Action Guidebook Faith in Action FAQ

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Miracle attributed to the intercession of Fr. McGivney involved an unborn child, showing how close he is to our pro-life work. Watch this video about the miracle . Join the McGivney Guild to offer intentions for life at weekly Masses.

District Deputy Report

District Deputy Semiannual Report (Form #944) Call your Grand Knights to remind them of Star Council requirements and deadlines Contact your councils to schedule the Installation of Council Officers Help your councils facilitate leadership transition meetings

Grand Knight Report

Ensure that your Columbian Award application and all form 100s are submitted by June 30. Schedule a transition meeting with outgoing and incoming officers and directors. Schedule meetings with your pastor, District Deputy and field agent to discuss the new fraternal year

Financial Secretary Report

Immediately after officer elections submit the Report of Officers Chosen for the Term (Form #185) and Service Program Personnel Report (Form #365). These forms are essential for effective communication between the Supreme Council and fraternal leaders. Verify the contact information for all members on your roster and then update Member Management accordingly. We need to stay connected now more than ever.

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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