| VOLUME 95 March 7, 2024 | KOFC.ORG/FORMEMBERS |
| March Webinar: Clear Talk About Leadership Roles |
| Be courageous and step up to a leadership position in your council! Join us on Thursday, March 21st at 8:00 PM EST, 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. |
| Important Reminders for Fraternal Leaders |
| District Deputy Conduct a quarterly district meeting to ensure your councils close the fraternal year strong. Review Star Council progress, council election procedures, and share best practices.Coordinate a district Fraternal Benefit Seminar (virtual or in person) so every council has the opportunity to earn the Founder’s Award.The Semiannual Council Audit Report (#1295) was due February 15. Please ensure all your councils have submitted this form. It is required to maintain the bonding on council financial secretaries and treasurers. |
| Grand Knight Acknowledge the hard work and perseverance of the brothers in your council by completing the State Council Service Program Awards Entry Form (#STSP) and submitting it to your state council for award consideration.Plan activities for the Spring season. Programs are great opportunities to invite men of the parish to join your council.Elect the delegates that will represent your council at your State Convention. Consult the Leadership Resources book for more information. |
| Financial Secretary The Semiannual Council Audit Report (#1295) was due February 15. If you have not already done so, please submit this form. 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. |
| Fourth DegreeQuarterly 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 |
| Online Training Schedule |
| 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 March 12, 2024, 8:00 PM………..Council Officer Basic Training March 14, 2024, 8:00 PM………..Preparing and Hosting Council Elections March 18, 2024, 8:00 PM………..Conducting Church Drives April 17, 2024, 8:00 PM…………..Advertising Council Events April 25, 2024, 8:00 PM…………..Completing the SP-7 for the Columbian Award April 29, 2024, 8:00 PM…………..Financial Officer Training April 30, 2024, 8:00 PM…………..State Council Officer Succession Planning |
| Programs |
 International / State Program Awards The time is quickly approaching for councils to submit their program award forms to their jurisdictions. The state award winners will have a chance to win the International Program Awards. Click here for instructions on the awards submission process.We look forward to seeing the outstanding work your councils did this Fraternal Year! |
 Submit your RSVP, ASAP & Food for Families Applications! Submit your applications for the RSVP, ASAP and Food for Families programs by April 15 to expedite their processing at Supreme. Any councils or assemblies who apply by April 15 will be entered into a drawing to receive 1 of 30 free Knights of Columbus: An Illustrated History books. Any councils who have already submitted their applications will also be entered. Application forms can be found at the following links: RSVP (PDF), Food for Families (PDF), ASAP (Online). |
 Good FridayAs Lent continues, encourage your council to participate in the beautiful and meaningful liturgies of Holy Week, especially the Good Friday Liturgy.For more information, visit www.kofc.org/goodfriday. |
| New ASAP Program Incentives |
| 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 CouncilsThe 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:1st ($1,500)2nd and 3rd ($1,000)4th and 5th ($750)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. |
| K of C Scholarships |
| Applications for Knights of Columbus scholarships awarded for the upcoming academic year are available now through March 15th. For more information, visit kofc.org/scholarships. |
| New Virtual Fraternal Benefit Event |
| 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 |
 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. |
| “2024 Economic Outlook” Webinar Available ON DEMAND (U.S. ONLY) |
 The “2024 Economic Outlook” webinar presented by Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors (KoCAA) in late January is now available ON DEMAND through April 30th. Councils may use this recording to host a Fraternal Benefit Night (FBE) as a watch party or by allowing members to watch individually. A council must coordinate with its local agency before hosting an event. The promotional flyer and email templates below have been provided to invite members and non-members and promote participation at your parish. To watch the presentation, please register with the following link:http://tinyurl.com/EconomicOutlookOnDemandWebinar The survey featured in the recording (https://tinyurl.com/KoCAASurveyJan30) will remain active, and participants may complete it to provide feedback. |
