March Webinar: Clear Talk About Leadership Roles | |
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Be courageous and step up to a leadership position in your council! Join us tonight, March 21st at 8:00 PM ET, for an informative fraternal webinar entitled Clear Talk About Leadership Roles. At the very least, insist on attendance by those who will be, or could be, future leaders.
Learn what is involved, what to expect, and how you will be supported. Hear from successful leaders who stepped into the breach and had wonderful, life changing experiences. Similar experiences are waiting for you. And remember, if you can't join us live, it will be available on-demand afterwards. Be sure to sign-up to ensure you get the link for this important webinar. Click on the button below to register.
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Important Reminders for Fraternal Leaders | |
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District Deputy
- Encourage councils to appoint a nominating committee to recommend officers for the next fraternal year. Have the committee look beyond the usual volunteers to find a good mix of candidates representing fresh ideas and sound council practices.
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Check on the progress of each of your councils towards earning the Star Council Award. Work with the field agent to conduct a district Fraternal Benefit Event.
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Help your councils plan a Spring Church drive and then conduct a district Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity.
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Grand Knight
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Build a strong leadership bench by identifying future leaders of your council, empowering them to run initiatives, and mentoring them on fraternal operations.
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Complete the Fraternal Benefit Seminar Form (#11077) as soon as possible after participating in an approved seminar
- Ask each member of your council to invite a prospect to the next council activity.
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Financial Secretary
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Council Payments Due - The Per Capita, Catholic Advertising and Culture of Life levies are due to the Supreme Council before April 10. Failure to pay will result in suspension of the council. A suspended council may not be seated at their state convention, nor are its members eligible to be delegates to the Supreme Council Meeting and Convention. Your council assessment bill can be found in Officers Online on the “Reports” tab.
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Fourth Degree
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Quarterly District Master training will continue on Monday April 22, 2024 at 8:00 PM EST. We will discuss end of Fraternal Year planning (award applications, making sure forms are submitted, preparing for the next Fraternal Year) and our continued build up to the 4th Degree's 125th Anniversary in February of 2025. Please call or email me with any questions: Michael J. Porter, 4th Degree Director of Training: MJPKNIGHT9282@AOL.COM
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Silver Rose
Silver Roses are traveling from council to council across the North American continent in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Every stop the rose makes is a rosary-centered occasion to pray for respect for life, the spiritual renewal of the nation, and the advancement of Our Lady’s message.
Visit kofc.org/rose to learn when a rose will arrive in your area and contact your State Silver Rose Chairman to get involved!
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Carlos Mohamed of Circle No. 660 runs along the Laredo-Monterrey highway near Sabinas as a Red Cross truck follows, December 1960. (Knights of Columbus Multimedia Archives) | |
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National March for Life in Canada
Join Canadian Knights for pro-life events taking place in Ottawa throughout the 2nd week of May, culminating in the powerful Candlelight Vigil for Victims of Abortion (May 8 @ 9pm) and the National Mass, Rally and March for Life (May 9). A pro-life expo will also be hosted for the first time on May 9 and 10. Click here for the full slate of events.
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New ASAP Program Incentives | |
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State “Pass the Hat”
Councils looking for ways to participate in the ASAP program and gain 2 program credits toward the Columbian Award can reach out to their state councils regarding the “Pass the Hat” incentive. Donations made to the state council’s fundraiser for pregnancy resource centers and maternity homes, especially during the state convention, will be matched at 25% with a cap of $10,00 per jurisdiction.
College Councils
The top ten college councils who raise the most funds for pregnancy resource centers and maternity homes by the end of the fraternal year will be awarded the following funds for their general fund:
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1st ($1,500)
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2nd and 3rd ($1,000)
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4th and 5th ($750)
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6th-10th ($500)
Funds donated to PRCs and MHs will also be matched 25% with a cap of $10,000 per jurisdiction. College Councils can also work with local councils to carry out their fundraisers – so reach out to a nearby college council to help! Click here for the guidelines for the incentive.
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New Virtual Fraternal Benefit Event | |
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We’re excited to announce a new online Fraternal Benefit Event for members and prospects that can allow councils to earn credit towards the Founders’ Award. Information on a U.S. ONLY event is below; details for a Canada event will be announced soon.
“Retirement Savings and Distribution Planning” on April 2nd at 8:00 PM ET
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Knights of Columbus, your premier Catholic partner for financial services, is pleased to offer an informational webinar. This special live webinar, “Retirement Savings and Distribution Planning,” features nationally recognized speaker, television personality and best-selling author, Ed Slott. Ed combines current research, in-depth expertise, and humor to teach viewers about the ins and outs of their retirements and provides insight to the latest tax and planning information. Register below to reserve your spot for this live event.
Registration Link: http://tinyurl.com/KofCApril2
When hosting a viewing, be sure to promote both to members and prospects. The promotional flyer, sample email and social graphic below have been approved for use in promoting the event. Councils should also review the Fraternal Benefit Event support materials available on the Fraternal Supply Store. As a reminder, after the event, the grand knight should complete the Fraternal Benefit Event Council Report (#11077) to earn credit towards the Founders’ Award.
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Mark Your Calendar – Agent Career Events | |
Employment Opportunities | |
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The Knights of Columbus Fraternal Mission Department has a fantastic job opportunity. Please feel free to forward to any members who may be qualified:
Manager of College Councils
Serves as Manager of the Coordinator of College Councils and operations in the Supreme Office. Directly responsible for College Council health, growth and development on college campuses in the United States and Canada. Performs other duties as assigned by, and in the manner proscribed by, the Director of College Councils.
Click HERE for more information and to apply.
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Thank you for your service to the Order. If you have any questions or suggestions during your term, please email fraternalmission@kofc.org | | | | |
