May Webinar: Preparing for the New Fraternal Year | |
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Please join us on Thursday, May 16th at 8:00 PM ET, for an informative fraternal webinar on Preparing for the New Fraternal Year.
Learn how to close out this year strong, manage a smooth transition, and prepare your council for success in the new fraternal year. Our panelists will discuss the common pitfalls and frustrations awaiting council and district leaders. And they will offer practical solutions to guide you through the incredibly important final months of this fraternal year.
Incoming council officers and district deputies should attend regardless of their experience levels. Changes to fraternal training, resources, programs, communications, and administrative requirements will be highlighted. This webinar and its attached resources will be invaluable assets for all in the coming year.
And remember, if you can't join us live, it will be available on-demand afterwards. There is still time 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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Grand Knight
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Submit the Columbian Award application (#SP-7) as soon as your council has completed 16 program activities or credits. You should continue to submit Fraternal Program Report forms (#10784) for all additional programs.
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Craft an effective communication plan to engage all council members. Form a committee to verify contact information and then update Member Management.
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Ensure timely processing of your RSVP and Food for Families refund applications by gathering the necessary supporting documentation and submitting the forms early.
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Financial Secretary
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If your council’s annual accounting period ends Dec. 31, then May 15 is the deadline to submit the proper IRS form 990 (US Councils only). Ensure that this paperwork is filed.
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Immediately after council elections the Report of Officers Chosen for the Term (#185) and Service Program Personnel Report (#365) should be submitted via the Member Management portal of Officers Online. This method immediately updates the Supreme Council system at the start of the new fraternal year with the name and contact information for all officers and directors of your council. Watch this short video tutorial to walk you through the easy process.
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Fourth Degree
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Quarterly District Master training will continue on Monday July 22, 2024 at 8:00 PM EDT. We will discuss "New" Fraternal Year goals, VAVS Support, and our continued build up to the 4th Degree's 125th Anniversary in February of 2025. Please email me with any questions: Michael J. Porter, 4th Degree Director of Training: MJPKNIGHT9282@AOL.COM
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Register for upcoming online sessions by clicking on the links below or you can watch on demand after the live session. On demand training can be found at kofc.org/training.
Note: All Times are Eastern
May 7, 2024 8:00 PM.................Guidelines for conducting council meetings
May 8, 2024 10:00 PM...............Running A Successful Exemplification
May 14, 2024 8:00 PM...............Options for Entering Forms 185 & 365
May 21, 2024 8:00 PM...............Grand Knight Basics: Part One
June 5, 2024, 10:00 PM.............Transitioning Between Fraternal Years
June 17, 2024, 8:00 PM.............District Deputy Basics: Part One
June 25, 2024, 8:00 PM.............Financial Officer Training
June 27, 2024, 8:00 PM.............Grand Knight Basics: Part Two
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March for Life in Canada
The National March for Life in Canada will take place on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on May 9, 2024. Provincial marches in Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia will take place on the same day.
Visit marchforlife.ca for the schedule and organize a bus for your parish!
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Earn a Grant from Supreme for your Mother’s Day ASAP Fundraiser!
Is your council hosting a Mother’s Day fundraiser for ASAP? Be sure to submit your ASAP Grant Application by June 30th to receive a grant from Supreme to benefit the pregnancy resource center or maternity home your council supported.
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Hockey Challenge
This program can be run any time of the year, on ice/rink in the winter or in a parking lot during those warm days. When councils think about fun, easy-to-run programs during the summer, please consider running the Hockey Challenge program. For more information about this program, visit kofc.org/hockey. For Hockey pucks, street balls, plaques, medals, or hockey kits, visit Supplies Online via Officers Online.
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Is your council on track to earn Star Council?
There are already 268 councils that have earned the Star Council Award. Review the criteria and finish the year strong so your council can join this list of high performers.
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Is Your Council Ready for the National Eucharistic Congress? | |
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Knights of Columbus is a premier sponsor of the National Eucharistic Congress being held from July 17 – 21, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Knights and their families are invited to register for the Congress using discount code knights. Space is filling up, so register ASAP! In addition to attending yourself and sharing the registration discount code with your council, here are other ways you can be ready for the Congress:
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Check out the K of C resources on the Eucharist at: www.kofc.org/eucharist and incorporate into your upcoming Cor sessions
- Ask your Chaplain if he could speak about the Eucharist and/or National Eucharistic Congress at your next Council Meeting
- Ask your Pastor if your council can assist with upcoming Holy Hours or Eucharistic Processions for Corpus Christi (June 2)
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Mark Your Calendar – Agent Career Events | |
Knights of Columbus, your premier Catholic partner for financial services, is pleased to announce a new financial webinar that will count as a fraternal benefit event for your councils. Vice President and Head of Investment Advisory Services of Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors, Thom Duffy, will present “Invest with Integrity: Pursue Growth Without Compromising Returns or Your Faith.” | |
No purchase is necessary. This event is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, tax or legal advice. For important additional information, please visit the registration page. | |
Protecting your Financial Future: Fraternal Benefit Events (Canada Only) | |
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Help us spread the word and promote the upcoming Life Insurance Fraternal Benefit Events, taking place virtually on the dates below.
These events are an opportunity for members to hear how to help protect their financial future with the Knights of Columbus. This informative webinar will highlight the importance of life insurance and is an incredible educational opportunity for all!
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The Knights of Columbus Charities Annual Appeal has begun! | |
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Members in the U.S. and Canada should see United in Charity Annual Appeal letters arriving in your mailbox any day now, if they have not already.
Gifts to our United in Charity Annual Appeal allows us to impact the lives of countless individuals in need, in the US, Canada and around the world. Whether providing aid to those affected by disasters, supporting military personnel on a life-changing pilgrimage to Lourdes, providing warm winter coats to children in need, assisting mothers and babies with resources and support, or so much more, gifts to our United in Charity Annual Appeal will make a profound impact.
Please encourage your members to donate to our United in Charity Annual Appeal. It is the unrestricted funds raised through this appeal that allow us to support critical programs and partnerships that we work together on. DONATE TODAY!
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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. | |
Thank you for your service to the Order. If you have any questions or suggestions during your term, please email fraternalmission@kofc.org | | | | |
