| VOLUME 109 October 3, 2024 | KOFC.ORG/FORMEMBERS |
| Cor Webinar: Building Brotherhood Through Cor |
| Join us tonight, October 3rd at 8:00 PM ET for an informative fraternal webinar entitled Building Brotherhood Through Cor. “Am I my brother’s keeper?” Men are in urgent need of authentic Christ-centered brotherhood. True friends who are committed to helping one another grow in holiness and mission as they become better men, husbands, fathers, and sons. Every council should consider how they are building and sustaining a lasting and lifegiving brotherhood. Join us on October 3rd as we discuss ways to build and strengthen your fraternity through Cor. And remember, if you can’t join us live, it will be available on-demand afterwards. Sign-up now to ensure you get the link for this important webinar. Click on the button below to register. |
| October Webinar: Council Preparations for Advent & Christmas |
| Join us on October 17th at 8:00 PM ET for an informative fraternal webinar entitled Council Preparations for Advent & Christmas.The Advent and Christmas seasons are a celebratory time for our Church, as we prepare for and commemorate the birth of Jesus. In this webinar you will learn how to make the most of these holy seasons with a robust calendar full of prayer and service for your parish and community. Join us as we explore the tools and resources available to help your council have impactful Advent and Christmas seasons.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. |
| Online Training Schedule |
| The fall is a great time to enhance your skills and keep your council running successfully. Our online training sessions are conducted by experienced Fraternal Trainers who want to give you practical guidance and useful tips. Register for upcoming online sessions by clicking on the links below. Even more sessions have been recorded and are available to watch on demand! Trainings are archived after each live session, and can be found in our library of on demand training. Note: All Times are EasternOctober 7, 2024 8:00 PM……….Officers’ Desk ReferenceOctober 8, 2024 8:00 PM……….Council Officer TrainingOctober 10, 2024 8:00 PM……..Safe EnvironmentOctober 15, 2024 10:00 PM……Time ManagementNovember 4, 2024 8:00 PM……Public Relations and PublicityNovember 7, 2024 8:00 PM……Conducting Activity DrivesNovember 13, 2024 10:00 PM..Guidelines for Conducting Council MeetingsNovember 19, 2024 8:00 PM….Recruitment Strategies |
| Important Reminders for Fraternal Leaders |
| District DeputyConduct a quarterly district meeting with council leaders to get a quick status report, discuss best practices and struggles, and provide support where needed.Verify your councils have submitted the Report of Officers Chosen for the Term (#185), Service Program Personnel Report (#365), and Semiannual Council Audit (#1295). These are the minimum requirements for a healthy and sustainable council. Watch this video for training on how to complete these forms online.A one-page guide outlining the Affiliate List Submission Process, and an Affiliate Template for submission are now available on the kofc.org Officer Resources page. |
| Grand KnightMeet regularly with your Pastor to discuss how your council can serve the parish and community.Appoint a committee to work with the Financial Secretary on updating member contact information. It is essential that a council have a valid phone number and email address for every member on the roster. Use personal contacts, parish directories, internet searches, etc. to help gather the information. |
| Financial SecretaryIf your council accounting period ends June 30, then November 15 is the deadline to ensure that your council submits the proper IRS Form 990 (US Councils only). Ensure that this paperwork is filed.A one-page guide outlining the Affiliate List Submission Process, and an Affiliate Template for submission are now available on the kofc.org Officer Resources page. |
| Fourth DegreeDistrict Master quarterly training will be on October 21, 2024 at 8:00 PM EDT: “Preparation for the 125th Anniversary of the 4th Degree”District Masters can email any questions to: Michael J. Porter, 4th Degree Director of Training: MJPKNIGHT9282@AOL.COM |
| Programs |
| Coats for Kids – Order your coats now!Winter is quickly approaching – help kids in low-income families stay warm through the Coats for Kids program. High-quality, low-cost coats are available for purchase on knightsgear.com (US) and knightsgear.ca (Canada). Ask your state council how you can participate in its Black Friday or Boxing Day distribution events! Click here for guidelines and resources to run the program. |
| Keep Christ in ChristmasEach year, we receive hundreds of high-quality entries from children for the Christ in Christmas Poster Contest. Reach out to the schools, homeschool groups, and CCD programs in your area to organize a contest for children in grades K-8. Council winners are due to their state councils by early February. For those jurisdictions with regional competitions, they are due in January. For more information, review the Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest Guidebook. Each year’s winners are also featured in Christmas cards that can be purchased by councils. |
| Quarterly Incentives for District Deputies |
| We are pleased to announce the incentive prizes available this year as part of our quarterly DD awards program. As a reminder, the qualification criteria this year are exactly the same as last year, as follows:Q1 – attain 30% of district intake goal by September 30. AWARD – KofC branded 30 oz. Arctic Zone Titan Thermal tumbler.Q2 – attain 70% of district intake goal by December 31. AWARD – KofC branded Eddie Bauer Stretch Soft Shell Vest.Q3 – attain 100% of district intake goal by March 31. AWARD – KofC Branded Garmento Hanging Garment BagQ4 – attain Star District. AWARD – Choice of either Under Armour sunglasses with KofC branded soft carrying case OR KofC branded golf club head covers. |
| Paying Your Council’s Supreme Council Assessments |
| Your council statements are available through the Order’s website www.kofc.org in the Reports tab in Officers Online and can be viewed and downloaded by any officer that has access to Officers Online, when viewing council data. The following council officers have access to Officers Online: grand knights, financial secretaries, deputy grand knights, advocates, treasurers, and membership directors. Please note that a tutorial is available at www.kofc.org/viewstatements that will guide you through the steps to access and review your council’s billing statement online prior to submitting your payment for the amount due to the Supreme Council. If you need a council statement sent to you via email or hard copy, send a message to Statements@kofc.org or by writing to General Office, 1 Columbus Plaza, New Haven, CT., 06510. |
| Renewing a Culture of Invitation |
| Did you attend the “Fishers of Men” webinar? If not, you can register and watch on demand here.Do you have a Church Drive planned? Remember you can order your Church Drive Kit from Supplies Online. Your field agent can also assist you with your Church Drive.How will you empower your council members to extend the invitation of brotherhood? Schedule an Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity so they have something to invite men to.Have you seen this video highlighting Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly’s remarks on a “Culture of Invitation” from his Annual Report. |
| Connect with your Hispanic Community during Hispanic Heritage Month |
 Mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 8th, and join us for an inspiring Fraternal Benefit Event!This event will be conducted in Spanish and open to all Hispanic members and nonmembers. We encourage you to share this opportunity with your Hispanic councils and parishes! Event Details:Date: |
