Dedication September 8 - Nativity of the Blessed Virgin ... · learn from their successes and their...

State Chaplain Fr. Jeff Horejsi(507) [email protected] Assoc. State Chaplain Fr. Gabriel Walz(320) [email protected] State Deputy Robert Penas (320) [email protected] IPSD Joe Konrardy (952) [email protected] State Secretary Marc Peters (651) [email protected] State Treasurer David Whatmuff(763) [email protected] State Advocate James Terwedo (952) [email protected] State Warden Dan DeCrans(218) 255-1125 [email protected] District Master Craig Larson (218) [email protected] Office 820 2nd Ave SW Hutchinson MN 55350-2307Office (320) 587-0747 FAX (320) [email protected] Membership Director Bou Gazley(507) [email protected] Program Director Joe George(651) 253-3112 [email protected] Loan Admin. Mike Daly(952) [email protected] Bob & Peni Penas [email protected]

Monthly Dedication

September is dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrow whose celebration is on September 15th. As we reverently re-call Mary’s suffering and sorrows, let us ask the Lord to grant us the fruits of His own sufferings. Mary of love, of sorrow, and of mercy, pray for us.

Upcoming EventsSeptember8 - Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary29-30 - State Officers Meeting30 - Charitable Service Outreach Week BeginsOctober1-8 - Charitable Service Outreach Week7-8 - Council Church Drive Weekend9 - Columbus Day14-15 - Council Church Drive Weekend16-22 - Council Admission Degree Week21 - 4th Degree Exemplification in Marshall27 - Order Free Throw Kit27 - Soccer Challenge Report Due28-29 - Family Rosary Program Weekend

Looking for ways to contact members you

have lost track of? Contact

IPSD Joe Konrardy(952) 451-1956

[email protected]

Special Olympics State Bowling TournamentGet Involved! Join in the Fun and Register as a Volunteer Today!

Brainerd ~ Jack’s House ~ November 9-11Brooklyn Park ~ Brunswick Zone ~ November 10-12

Duluth ~ Incline Station ~ November 10-12Lakeville ~ Bowlero ~ November 11 & 12

Mankato ~ Wow! Zone ~ November 11 & 12Moorhead ~ Sunset Lanes ~ November 9-11Welch ~ Island Xtreme ~ November 11 & 12

Space is reserved for the Knights of Columbus volunteers until Sunday, September 17Volunteer Registration for State Bowling.Þ Go to www.somn.org/kofcÞ Click on the location you’d like to sign up forÞ Click on the time slot you’d like to register forÞ Enter your email address and first nameÞ Click “next”Þ Enter all required information to create your volunteer profileÞ Once all require information is entered, click on “Create Volunteer Profile”Þ Verify the correct time slot is selected and click “complete registration”Þ DoneÞ You will receive a confirmation email Þ We will email reminders with additional information regarding the event one to two

week prior to the eventÞ Any issues getting signed up, please email [email protected]

For questions regarding Brainerd, Brooklyn Park, Duluth, or Moorhead contact Dan Irvin ~ [email protected] ~ (612) 618-4698

For questions regarding Lakeville, Mankato, or Welch, contact Chris Wrobel ~ [email protected] ~ (952) 913-5366

Minnesota received 2nd Runner-up at the Supreme Convention for International Family of the Year!

MN Knightly News September 2017

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MemoriamPlease pray for these deceased brother knights and their familiesAnoka Council 2018

William FlemingRobert Hunt

Burnsville Council 6374James Smith

Cedar Council 9585Patrick Ryan

Crystal Council 3656Donald Schafer

Duluth Council 6783William HendersonLeon Paquette

Fairmont Council 1575Gary Langer

Foreston/Milaca Council 11856Tim McGraw

Hastings Council 1600David Werner

Hibbing Council 1649William (Bill) Berklich

Hutchinson Council 4797Frank Forcier

Janesville Council 8184Richard Sandberg

Lake City Council 1865Peter Webster

Mora Council 5078Roman Miller

North Branch Council 10016Maurice Meyer

St. Michael Council 4174Richard BerningRaymond Neumann

Stillwater Council 1632Larry Asmus

Tracy Council 3750Richard Kramer

Wabasha Council 881Robert (Bob) Koch

Willmar Council 2764Ray KrupaAnthony Skaja

Report deceased member names to Fraternalism Director Randy Lindstrom at [email protected] so we can publish them monthly

Prior Planning Prevents Poor PerformanceState Deputy Bob Penas

[email protected] (320) 327-2122

Those five “P’s” can produce premium results for you and your council. We all know that you cannot plan for every contingency and that the unexpected often occurs, but the more thoroughly we preplan, the better we can handle the little things that pop up and avoid some problems that would result in poor performance.One of your best tools for preplanning is looking at the records from prior events. This is why documentation is so crucial. In simplest terms, if I have a record of how many people usually attend and what supplies were used, I have a solid starting place for planning the next event. In addition, if I have a description of how we set things up, when we did what, who helped out, and what changes and additions were suggested, I am even farther ahead of the game. This is where those service program entry forms come in handy. They are not just so you can win awards. They are a convenient way to document your activities so future generations can carry on the work and have the infor-mation they need to work smarter, not harder.Remember, membership is another council activity. Prior planning of these events and documentation of how they go is just as crucial as doing so for your fish fry. Don’t just put up a table, toss out a few brochures, and stand behind waiting to see who comes to you. Get proactive, get creative, and plan when you do things, how you will do them, and how you will follow up. Record the steps you take, review how things went, and write down recommendations of changes and new things to try next time. Remember, every council event can also be a membership event.When you plan for something your council has never attempted before, draw on the experiences of other councils, your district deputy, your regional director, and your state team. Someone out there has probably attempted something similar before, and you can learn from their successes and their mistakes. Don’t hesitate to ask for assistance or to look at the activities of other councils and say, “Hey, we could do that!” You should be on the look-out for new project ideas and needs to fill for your parish and community all the time. Don’t forget to ask your parish priest for ideas, too.You may remember, I have suggested in the past that you schedule the first degree and not waiting until you have candidates. I just had a phone call from one of our district deputies. He said, “Hey Bob, I can hardly believe it, but that really worked!” He scheduled the degree and the had five candidates come and join! I hope you all try this — what do you have to lose? If you don’t end up having any candidates, use it as a practice session.As we continue on in this new fraternal year, let us boldly plan for peak performance as we continue to do God’s work here on earth and Open the Doors to Christ! Vivat Jesus!

Upon the death of a Brother Knight from your council, please send the following information to Fraternalism Director Randy Lindstrom at

609 25th Ave SWWillmar, MN [email protected]

(320) 231-25841) Deceased Knight’s Name

2) Date of Death 3) Council Number

4) Town his Council is in 5) Next of Kin’s Name, Relationship, Address

6) Indicate if he was a former DD, past State Officer, etc.Remember, your council’s financial secretary must send in a Form 100 informing Supreme of this Brother Knight’s death.


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2017 State Incentives for IndividualsWarm it Up! July 1, 2017 - Sept. 30, 2017

Recruit at least 3 new members, and receive a button up shirt with the KC Logo.All in the Family! July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018

Recruits a family member (son or grandson, father or grandfather, brother or uncle), and the new member will receive a Madonna and Child Statue.

The Financial Secretary will need to send a copy of the Form 100 to the State Deputy stating the relationship.

2017 State Incentives for Councils Fast Start! July 1, 2017 - Sept. 30, 2017If a council reaches 25% of their net membership goal,

the council will receive $200 for charitable use (minimum of 2 members).If a council reaches 50% of their net membership goal,

the council will receive $500 for charitable use (minimum of 3 members).

2017-2018 Formation Degrees July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018The cost for the 2nd Degree Team will be covered by the State Council

if a minimum of 7 candidates are exemplified.

2017 State Incentive for District DeputiesFirst and Foremost July 1, 2017 - Sept. 30, 2017

If a district deputy holds at least 3 first degrees in his district, he will receive a button up shirt with the KC logo.

A completed Form 450 must be sent to the State Deputy for each first degree held.Opening the Doors July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018

If a district deputy starts a new council or reactivates a suspended council in his district, he will receive a $300 Visa gift card.

Who Is My Neighbor?State Chaplain Fr. Jeff Horejsi [email protected]

The kofc.org website has an article under recent news which begins, “In a move that will give many Christians and other religious minorities in Iraq hope for the future, the Knights of Columbus will raise and donate $2 million to save Karamdes, a predominantly Chris-tian town on the Nineveh Plain which was liberated from ISIS late last year. The Knights’ action will move hundreds of families from minority religious communities in Iraq – espe-cially Christians – back to the homes from which they were evicted by ISIS in summer, 2014.”Supreme Knight Carl Anderson, gave an impassioned speech regarding our need to act in order to prevent Christianity from being wiped out in the country of Iraq. And in an ad-dress during the States Dinner of the Supreme Convention, Cardinal DiNardo reminded us that Jesus’ parable of the Good Samarian calls us to act to help those in need. He strongly connected persecuted Christians in the Middle East with ‘our neighbor” from Jesus’ para-ble. Our Knights of Columbus councils have many worthy recipients of our charity. Some-times it is difficult to consider a new group or cause. Brothers, I encourage you to chal-lenge your council to consider a substantial gift to our brothers and sisters in Iraq who des-perately need out financial help now. Our goal of $2 million requires our contribution.Again, I quote the kofc.org website, “In the same report, Supreme Knight Anderson also announced that the K of C would partner with the U.S Conference of Catholic Bishops on a “Week of Awareness” for persecuted Christians beginning Nov. 26.” I’m sure more in-formation will be available online as we plan to implement these initiatives. Vivat Jesus!

Congratulations to the many

Minnesota Councils who received the

Columbian Award, the McGivney

Award, the Founders Award, or Star Council!- - - - - - - - - -

Congratulations to new

Brother Knights Mike Garry and Steve Petrowiak!These gentlemen

were each recommended for membership by

their fathers. They just joined

Fairmont Council 1575 and will each receive a Madonna and Child statue

compliments of the State Council as participants in

the All in the Family Incentive.


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Remember to File your Council Paperwork!Form 185 and Form 365 and your other council reports and forms help the State and Supreme Councils send information to council leadership, monitor the health of your council, keep up-to-date with what is happening in your council, see where we need to improve, offer assistance, or make changes, and much more. We are here to help your council succeed and continue to grow and improve as you serve our communities.

St. Michael Medals Do you have a family

member or friend serving in the military?

You can request a St. Michael Medal to be sent to them from

our State Chaplain.There is no cost to you or the military service person. The military person does not need to be a man, a Knight of Columbus, or a Catholic. Send the name of the person in the military, their rank, branch of service, and address to State Chaplain Fr. Jeff, and he will send the medal (and a prayer book if requested) directly to the serviceman/woman.

Please email your requests to:

[email protected] Prayers from our Minnesota Knights’ families are very

important to our military men and women. Continue to pray

for them and their safety.

Where Two or Three are GatheredAssociate State Chaplain Fr. Gabriel Walz

[email protected] beings are social creatures; we have an innate desire for communion with other persons. How often do we gather together with others, even in small groups, to go to a game, play cards, watch a movie, or to just be with other people? But how frequently do we consecrate our time together to the Lord? Imagine what it would be like to begin a backyard football game with prayer. What would happen if your family prayed that this movie you’re going to watch would lead you closer to the Lord? Would that perhaps even stop you from watching this particular movie? As Christians we claim to be heirs of a Kingdom for which we pledge our hearts, minds, souls, and strength—to love of God and our neighbor. In the Gospel reading for the twenty-third Sunday of Ordinary Time, Jesus said, “Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” Imagine what you might think or do if Jesus suddenly and tangibly appeared when you were en-gaged in the activities of your day. The innate desire for communion embedded within the human heart is ultimately satisfied in God alone. It is a constant reminder to us that we were not destined for this world. It can be a helpful cue to refocus our hearts on Him in all our actions throughout each day. You can ask yourself: “Is what I am doing right now leading me closer to my Lord?” The more you can answer “Yes” to this question, the more thoroughly conformed your heart will become to His. Vivat Jesus!


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Coats for Kids Target Date

Nov. 4thYou can order coats from Su-preme via Knightsgear.com and charged directly to your council or credit card when accessed through officers online. Or or-der using form 5029 and follow-ing the instructions on it. Cases of 12 boys or 12 girls mixed sizes coats cost $220, delivered. That is about $18.33 per coat. Small sizes can also be ordered (toddlers) and adult size coats can be ordered from Supreme by emailing

[email protected] [email protected]

Adult coats cost $262.80 for a single size case of 12 men’s or 12 women’s. You can distribute coats from any source - not just those from Supreme – as part of this pro-gram. Furthermore, if you buy (or collect) and distribute 96 coats, your program will qualify as a Featured Program in the youth category on your SP-7. We are trying to get Coats on

Kids earlier this year!TARGET DATE Nov. 4th.

I strongly encourage you to work in your community to find a way to help families in need get winter coats and help them personally. This is the charity that evangelizes. This is the charity that will energize you and your brother Knights. This is the charity that will attract good men to our ranks. God bless you for taking our com-mitment to charity personally.

Please Sign TwiceState Secretary Marc Peters

[email protected] (651) 482-8771 The months of June, July, and August are very busy for your state secretary. I am making out per diem vouchers for the councils and staff in June, doing the per capita billing in Ju-ly, and recording the checks coming in during August. In the past year, I have found some councils not following established procedures is issuing checks, namely they do not have the signatures of both the treasurer and grand knight on their checks. Having both signatures is standard operation procedure to insure transparen-cy within the council. According to the laws and rules of the Order, the financial secretary receives all moneys and the treasurer disburses all council funds. For this reason, the FS draws a voucher and the grand knight signs it. The treasurer draws the check and requires the grand knight's signature, as well. In this way, the council members can be assured that the proper proto-cols are protecting the council funds (taken from the FS Handbook).Whether or not your bank requires a second signature is immaterial. To protect the integri-ty of your council books, we require two people signing checks. This past month, I have sent about 15 checks back to councils for the second signature. As a state officer, I am re-quired to uphold the Laws, Rules, and Procedures of the Order and would expect all coun-cil officer to do likewise.

If you have any questions please contact me. The best way is through email; state [email protected].

A Note from State Youth Activity Director Patrick FarrellyAttention Grand Knights and Council Youth Activity Directors:Most councils run programs which benefit youth, whether it is the Marathon for Nonpublic Education, the Soccer Challenge, the Basketball Free Throw Championship, a benefit for altar servers, or a program to serve the hungry in support of faith formation programs. In today’s climate, working with and serving youth demands training and awareness to prevent the unthinkable from happening to the children under our care. The sad fact is that preda-tors look for programs and opportunities to volunteer in where they can get access to chil-dren, so we must be vigilant in the execution of our programs.Our Order is doing everything we can to give our leaders and members tools and knowledge to prevent predators from using our programs as an access to children they can victimize. Children can be victimized by predators who groom their victims and their com-munities so they have the trusted access they need. Kids can also be victimized by oppor-tunistic predators who wait for children to be alone and vulnerable, perhaps in the rest room at one of our events. In both cases, red flags can alert us to a possible problem if we know what to watch for. The red flags are part of the Armatus training offered by Supreme. Leaders who require the Safe Environment training are notified by Supreme soon after their election or appointment is reported to Supreme via Form 185 and Form 365. Our Order’s safe environment program and the Armatus training that is delivered through it should be completed by every Grand Knight and every Youth Activity Director at the Council level as soon as possible after the email from Supreme is received by the leader.PLEASE complete your training and submit any requested authorization for a background check if you have received an email from Supreme. This training and background check must be refreshed every two years, so you may have received a notice from Supreme even if you took the training in 2015. It is also required that you complete whatever diocesan youth safety program (e.g. VIRTUS) is in force in your diocese to be able to work with youth in your parish. One training does not supersede the other. Both must be completed by the GK and youth program leader. Some parishes may decide that more council Knights must have the diocesan training. Thank you for your ministry to our young people through youth programs. Our children are counting on you to have the knowledge to keep them safe. Your brothers are counting on you to have the knowledge to know how to prevent the unthinkable and to know what to do if the unthinkable happens. Please treat this with the seriousness and attention it deserves and complete your training as soon as possible.

The Supreme Council is al-ways looking for outstand-ing council programs that can serve as examples of the good that a committed group of Catholic men can accom-plish. An "after action" re-port with good action photos is always appreciated. What's even better, though, is if we know about the pro-gram before it happens. With this knowledge, Su-preme can assist in several ways, such as:Þ arranging to capture pro-

fessional photos or vid-eo of the program that might be used in Colum-bia or Knightline, on kofc.org, or in future video productions.

Þ helping to publicize the program among the gen-eral public and/or local media.

Þ offering insight into how to best leverage the pro-gram as a membership recruitment opportunity.

In addition to programs, we'd also like to know about outstanding Knights. The Supreme Communications Team is planning a series of short videos featuring out-standing Knights of Colum-bus, to showcase the Order as an organization that Cath-olic men would want to be a part of. Think of members who might have a uniquely inspiring story to tell, and Supreme might be able to provide the venue through which they can tell it.Supreme may not be able to spotlight every program or every member you identify for us, but working together, I know we can highlight the good things happening every day throughout the Order, and help the Order to grow. Vivat Jesus!


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My 2 centsState Treasurer Dave Whatmuff

[email protected] (763) 772-2997

I had the pleasure and privilege of being a delegate to the Supreme Convention held on August 1-3 in St Louis Missouri, and I mention here a few of the outstanding features.The theme for this 135th convention was “Convinced of God’s Love and Power.” During his opening address, Supreme Knight Carl Anderson was able to once again announce record numbers for the past year … over $177 million in donations and over 75 million hours of volunteer service, growth in membership to over 1.94 million, and the continued strength of the insurance which now stands at more than $105 billion.The Supreme Knight announced two new initiatives to assist Christians persecuted in the Middle East … a day of prayer on November 26th, and a plan to raise $2 million to rebuild the town of Karamdes on the Nineveh Plain, recently recovered from ISIS. Councils will be asked to donate to this cause, and provide funds to allow exiled families to move back to their homes. State Chaplain Fr. Jeff talks about this initiative in his article on page 3.He also announced a new push to fund additional Ultrasound machines, with the goal of reaching 1000 machines and an estimated 1,000,000 babies saved.In an effort to attract more young men to the 4th degree, which currently only represents about 15% of our membership, a new uniform was announced to replace the existing 4th degree regalia. It was stressed that the Supreme Council does not wish this to become a divisive issue, but hopes that mem-bers will see this as a necessary step to ensure the future of the 4th degree. More information about this can be found in District Master’s article on page . Vivat Jesus!

Pro-Life Events Fall Schedule 2017Culture of Life Activities Director John Bowlin

[email protected](651) 483-1877

This Fall is a special time, honoring human dignity and respect for life in our parish commu-nities. We have a tremendous opportunity to make a prayerful impact on abortionists and their godless secular ideology. We need you to join us in solidarity and give our prolife fami-ly a strong presence at our upcoming prayer vigils across Minnesota. Prayer is the only way to bring peace to a culture overrun with anger, hatred, animosity, and division. As brothers of prayer and men of action, we need your help in standing up for the unborn. Through our prayers we seek the conversion, through God’s love and mercy, of all those who support abortion. Please pray that those who are engulfed by a net of indifference, will break loose from that net, and join us in response to our Lord and our Lady of Fatima’s call to prayer. Thank you for being prolife and defending God’s Gift of Life.

40 Days for Life Twin Cities Fall CampaignSeptember 27 – November 5, 2017 At the Mega-Planned Parenthood in St. PaulFor information contact Brian Walker at [email protected]

National Day of Remembrance for Aborted ChildrenSaturday, September, 9 2017 from 10 - 11:00 a.m.Resurrection Cemetery 2101 Lexington Ave. S.Mendota Heights, MN On this fifth annual Day of Remembrance, solemn prayer vigils will be conducted at the grave sites and other memorial sites dedicated to aborted babies across the U.S. Join us as we remember the 13 aborted babies buried there (found in the Robbinsdale Clinic dumpster in 1987).

Sidewalk Counseling Training SeminarTuesday, September 5, 2017 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.St. John Vianney Seminary at University of St. Thomas2110 Selby Ave. St. Paul, MN For information call (651) 797-6364

Holy Family Icon Schedule by District August 2017 to June 2018

Date NE NW SE SW S Metro

N Metro W

Sep. 2017 40 13 29 19 49 51 47Oct. 2017 2 10 28 18 34 42 46Nov. 2017 7 10 27 20 30 63 45Dec. 2017 6 9 27 20 30 63 39Jan. 2018 6 8 32 21 55 52 39Feb. 2018 5 60 26 22 57 59 38Mar. 2018 4 61 33 23 56 43 17Apr. 2018 4 11 36 24 62 44 16May.2018 3 11 35 24 62 53 16Jun. 2018 1 12 35 25 50 53 14

For questions, comments, or additional supplies, please contact Marian Hour of

Prayer Chairman Orville Fillbrandt (612) 751-2943 OR (952) 887-1218

[email protected]

Plan Ahead! Look at this sched-ule and plan your prayer services in advance so everything is ready

to roll when you get the icon.


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Review, Set, Implement!State Membership Director Bou Gazley

[email protected] (507) 259-7851With the start of the new fraternal year just behind us and our councils getting busier as summer ends, it is important to sit down and think about what goals we have for the fra-ternal year. Supreme provides each council with the goal of Star Council. Star Council is a great achievement indicating strong membership recruitment, insurance recruitment, and that the council has a variety of programs. While this is the ultimate goal, this does not mean your council cannot have other goals. For example, if it has been a year or two since your council recruited a new member, the goal Supreme provides may seem to drastic and unobtainable. Then maybe your council goal should be to recruit one new member this year. The important part to remember is that goals are not static. Once you hit your goal, set a new one! Always be working towards a goal. On the other hand, maybe your council has achieved Star Council the last few years. Maybe your goals will be set higher than the number provided by Supreme. Your goal may be double or triple star (two or three times the membership goal provided from Su-preme). No matter what your goals will be, it is important to set them now and then start imple-menting plans to meet those goals. Setting goals is one thing, but if you do not work to-wards meeting them, they become useless. As we prepare for the October Church Drives next month, I want to point out a great new pamphlet I saw when I was at the Supreme Convention in August. The Going to the Periphery pamphlet includes nicely colored tabs talking about a handful of Supreme lead programs that our councils do to reach the pe-riphery. The order number is 10521. I recommend ordering some of these now so you can have them to hand out in October. This is a great way to show what the Knights of Columbus does and help your council meet their goals, whatever they are!Don’t be afraid to Open the Doors to Christ as you ask Catholic men to join our Order and share in the good works that we do. Vivat Jesus!

HOLY FAMILY ICON

As of August 2017, MN has 7 Holy Family Icons, and all of them have been scheduled through June 2018. Each Holy Family Icon has a case of Eng-lish Prayer Books and English Prayer Cards and a case of Spanish Prayer Books and Spanish Prayer Cards. Due to the Holy Family Icon covering all 63 districts by June 30, 2018, it is critical that each District Deputy re-ceive and pass on the Holy Family Icon and materials according to the schedule for the 7 Holy Family Icons.

This link to the Holy Family Icon Prayer Book is:

http://kofc.org/un/en/service/church/marian/support_materials.html

Chairman Orv Fillbrandt(612) 751-2943 OR (952) 887-1218

[email protected]

2019 Supreme Convention

Co-Chair Philip M. Harter, PSDWe hope many of you had the opportunity the first week of Au-gust to watch the 2017 Supreme Convention held in St Louis, MO. No matter how many times you have seen the Opening Mass at these conventions, the sight of hundreds of priests, 90 bishops, and 12 cardinals in procession makes you stand a little straight-er. It makes you proud to be part of an organization that so many members of our hierarchy take time out of their busy schedules to attend. Why so many bishops and cardi-nals attend is answered in the report of the Supreme Knight. Any CEO in the world would give his right arm to be able to deliver a report with so much positive substance. The report makes you proud that you belong to a great order that is doing great good for our local church, communities, and the world.Our brothers in Missouri did a great job of hosting the almost 2,000 members and guests in attendance. In 2019, from August 3-8, we in Minnesota will have the honor and responsibility to host the 137th edition of this great con-vention. If you would like to be part of this great event, it is not too early for you to complete the volunteer form at https://mnknights.org/the-2019-

supreme-convention-in-minnesota/

There you will find the many ways you can become involved, such as a driver that will have direct contact with the hierarchy or as a greeter to welcome guest from all over the world. We still have many opportunities for leadership positions.

Log on and sign up today!

Invite Someone to Join TodayShare the pride!

Share the joy!

Share the satisfaction!

Ask a neighbor, a friend, a family

member to join us TODAY!

2017 Keep Christ

in Christmas Cards are

Now Available!All the Information is on the

State website at mnknights.org

To save $33.25 off the Kit, Order Before

September 25, 2017Questions? Contact Jeff

Bagniewski3335 Marion Road SERochester MN 55904

(507) [email protected]


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The Circle of LifeState Program Director Joe George

(651) 253-3112I want to ask each of you to think back to when you were in school studying for your chosen career. You were most likely away from home, studying hard so you could get the most out of the education you were paying for or, as is the case for many, borrowing money for. Chances are, your parents were like mine and could not afford to front the cost of your entire education. So, you had to get a part time job to make just enough money to get by. Work-ing meant you didn’t have as much time to study, which affected your grades. Wouldn’t it have been great to have an organization to back you and help support you financially as well as with prayers? The Knights of Columbus are known as the Right arm of the Church and we do both.One of the most important and most often overlooked program is RSVP. Last year, less than 15% of our seminarians were supported by this program. This entire organization ex-ists because of a single priest, Fr. McGivney. That’s where my title this month, Circle of Life, comes in. It started with a priest. Why not help the men training to be priests. It’s a win-win for everyone. The first win is that the men training for the priesthood will have some help with the financial burden of their schooling. Then, when they become priests, they will remember that the Knights of Columbus helped them, and they will want to have councils be more involved with their parishes, which will in turn help many people through-out your community. The other win is that Supreme will refund $100 for every $500 donat-ed (up to $400). That’s more money that you can use to help others. Keep in mind all those in need when thinking about programs and your council will flourish.

Remember- “See a need, Fill a need.” Vivat Jesus!

Fill the Need!!!Community Activities Director Randy Balausky

[email protected] (507) 213-9862We are now raising money to send a container of wheelchairs to Guatemala. Please consid-er hosting a Wheelchair Sunday to help fund this next fundraiser. Contact me to find out just how easy it is to do.Here is an update as to what we still have in stock right here in Minnesota. At the time this article was written, we had 19 wheelchairs available in 2 sizes: (2) 14” and (17)18”. We have them in 2 locations in the State: Lino Lakes in the South and Nevis in the North.

Please call me if you have any questions on how to order or where to pick them up.The form can be found on the mnknights.org website under forms and on page 15 in this

newsletter. This form can be used for the Guatemala wheelchairs, as well as the Minnesota wheelchairs. Thanks you for all you do for the Knights.

Use KC Napkins at

Council Events Cases of 5400 napkins

for $125 (plus shipping) Packages of 600 for $15

(plus shipping)Contact Brother Knight

Ken Schoenfelder [email protected]

(320) 485-4448

WOW! I just received all the SP-7 (Columbian Award) for 2016-2017 from our Worthy State Deputy. Can I say this again? WOW! There have been a lot of great activities. Again, my goal is to create a library of community programs that can be used as a reference or new program for other councils. I have found however, this will be no simple deed. So much for setting high expectations for myself! LOLAs a reminder in the Community Programs area of the Columbian Award, activities that it should serve are feeding the hungry, decency, health services, ecology, poverty, helping the aged, and most anything else that touches a community. One more reminder: Sponsoring a “HABITAT FOR HUMANITY” or “GLOBAL WHEEL CHAIR MISSION” program, and meeting minimum participation requirements, will fulfill all four activity requirements in the community category.I again invite any and all councils to share their programs with details as to how it was planned, organized, implemented, and what the outcomes were with me so that I can share it with all our other councils. God Bless! Randy Balausky


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Master’s MemoDistrict Master Craig Larson, PSD

[email protected] (218) 289-3872Brother Knights,Last week the Supreme Knight announced a new look for the 4th Degree. The Vice Su-preme Masters from around the Order wore the new uniform at the Supreme Convention Masses. They were led into mass by an honor guard with the usual chapeaus, capes, and tuxedos. It created lots of conversation in St. Louis and all across the fruited plain. I’m sure that many of you discussed this with your brother knights as you heard the news. If this had happened 20 years ago, we would have read about it in the Columbia magazine rather than on the internet and Facebook. I have received many emails, text messages, and phone calls regarding the change, and as you can imagine, most of them were not positive. I respectfully voiced my concerns to the Supreme Master when I saw him in St. Louis, knowing that this would be a tough sell to most of the sir knights in Minnesota, including me. I encourage you to respectfully voice your concerns with charity in your heart. In the time that I have been a Catholic, there have been changes to the liturgy and a few other things that created lots of controversy as they were implemented. Long before I joined the Church, I understand that changing from Latin to English and the other changes of Vatican II caused quite a stir. In the time that I have been a Knight, there have been changes to our 1st, 2nd and 3rd degree ceremonies that took some time to catch on. Years before I joined, there were other major changes that I’m sure caused quite a stir too. I would encourage anyone angry or upset about the change in uniform to attend a 1st degree ceremony and carefully listen to the words that each of us heard and the pledge we took when we joined this great organization. Remember, every 4th degree knight is also a 1st

degree member who took the same pledge as the new knights today.We all know that change is hard, whether it’s at work, in church, in our community, or in the state and federal government. We entrust leaders to discern and lay out a path for us. With the gift of free will, we can chose to follow the path or go our own way. I hope and pray that we all can find our way to follow the path laid out by our Supreme Officers.

If it weren’t for change, we wouldn’t have to worry about this. We would all be Jews or Gentiles! Vivat Jesus!

More information just released by Supreme about the new uniform is on the next page.

East Central & NE MNJim Szczech, General Agent 2 Second Ave S, Suite 145 Sauk Rapids, MN 56379Office: 320-252-7173Cell: 320-339-2848Fax: [email protected] Area Lloyd Cybart, General Agent 1001 E Cliff Rd, Suite 160 Burnsville, MN 55337 Office: 952-686-7720Fax: [email protected] Minnesota David Goedtke, General Agent12 South Marshall Ave Springfield, MN 56087 Office: [email protected] MinnesotaBen Schleicher, General AgentPO Box 332Windom MN 56101Office: 507-822-7173Cell: [email protected]

The Catholic Difference

Knights of Columbus Insurance

Catholic ValuesEthical Sales & InvestingService to the Church

K of C Safe Environment

Program For questions or concerns or to receive a handbook containing Knights of Columbus Safe Environment Program policies and procedures, please submit your request to

Quianna Richardson (203) 800-4940

[email protected]

Knights of Columbus Insurance: Making a Difference for Life!

Survivorship Universal Life (SUL)….What the heck is that?SUL is a second to die life insurance product available from the Knights of Columbus. A single SUL policy covers two people, and the death benefit is paid upon the death of the surviving second person, which is normally when your estate would be subject to tax. This policy can also be used to create an estate for your children or leave a legacy on your behalf say to the church or any charity you desire.For your loved ones, your passing will be a time of grieving and loss. In addition, estate taxes can diminish the value of everything that you’ve both worked so hard to accumulate over your lifetime. It’s true that under current tax law, a married couple usually won’t have to pay these costs until the death of the surviving husband or wife. However, when the sec-ond death occurs, the cost can be enormous.So if you want to protect your estate for your heirs or leave a legacy to your family or char-ity, talk to your agent to see if a SUL is appropriate for your situation*. *Knights of Columbus and their agents do not render tax or legal advice. Please consult with your tax and legal advisors regarding your personal circumstances.

Youth ProgramsEqual Actions Evangelizing

State Youth Activities Director Patrick Farrelly [email protected]

(763) 218-3816Let’s face it, brothers. There is not a Knight of Columbus alive who joined the Order so he could come to a meeting every month and discuss the size of the sausages to serve at the next pancake breakfast. They join to help needy kids, help paint the rectory, collect and deliver food for the hungry, encourage young people to live their faith, and to grow in their own faith. They join to put Catholic social teaching into practice with other men like them. They join to DO stuff!

Let your programs, your activities, and your ACTIONS

evangelize! Be not afraid, open the doors to Christ, and invite

other men to join us!


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More Information from Supreme About the New 4th Degree Uniform

Q: Will the new uniform allow the use of ceremonial swords?A: Yes. Ceremonial swords will continue to be part of the Fourth Degree. When swords are used, gloves should also be used (see photo).

Q: How will rank be distinguished?A: Colored patches will be worn on the beret behind the Fourth Degree emblem as follows:¨ Dark Blue Supreme Master¨ Light Blue Vice Supreme Masters¨ Gold District Masters¨ White Faithful Navigators¨ Green District Marshals¨ Purple Color Corp CommandersThose not holding office (who formerly wore red capes) will wear berets with no patches.

Q: Will there be a discount offered on the new uniforms?A: Yes. The Order will subsidize the new uniform with a 25% discount offered to all mem-bers who order the new uniform prior to September 30, 2017. The cost is $382.50 before September 30, 2017 and $510 after that date.

Q: What if a member just purchased the old regalia?A: Any member who purchased the regalia after May 1, 2017, can submit their receipt along with their member number to [email protected]. Information will then be sent to that member on how to receive a $200 credit toward a new uniform.

Q: Is the Order making money on the new uniform?A: No. The uniform is being sold at (or sometimes below) our cost.

Q: Can the old regalia still be worn?A: Yes, for a time. While the preference is the new uniform wherever possible, the old re-galia can still be worn until the end of the current fraternal year (June 30, 2018). After that date, only the new uniform should be worn.

Even more information can be found at:http://kofc.org/en/news/releases/new-fourth-degree-uniform-faq.html

Above is the new 4th Degree uniform that replaces regalia.

Members begin exemplified into the 4th Degree no longer need to purchase a tuxedo. They should wear a dark suit with white shirt, conservative tie, black socks, and dress shoes.

2018 State Knights of Columbus Bowling Tournament

Hosted by Big Lake Council 9140Detail Released Soon

We are looking for host councils for the 2019 and 2020 events.

A house with 16 lanes minimum is needed. Please contact State Bowling President Chuck

Loso at (320) 220-2690 or [email protected] for questions and information on hosting a tournament.

We are also looking for some new blood on the board to assist in making this a better tour-nament. We only meet twice a year. so it is not a demanding committee to be on. If you have any ideas, please bring them forward.

On Par for Star Do you have enough programs?

Need new ideas?Contact your District Deputy,

one of our Program Chairmen, or State Program Director Joe George.

Need help with recruitment? Contact your District Deputy,

your Field Agent, or State Membership Director Bou Gazley,

They will be glad to assist you. Your success is their first priority.

Don’t be afraid to reach for the stars! You may be amazed by what you

and your council can accomplish as you open

the doors to Christ! Vivat Jesus!

MN Councils Share Your Local Newsworthy Events

The Supreme Council is always looking for news from local councils. Local councils provide much of the good work of the Order. Use the fill in the blank form at: http://www.kofc.org/un/en/knightsinaction/kia_news.html

Also send your pictures and articles to [email protected] us your articles and pictures, so your council can be featured in the

Knightly News, and you can inspire others with your projects and activities. Submit articles to your local paper. It is often said that, “The Knights of Columbus is one of the best kept secrets out there.” If men don’t know the good that we do, why would they want to join and support us? We don’t need to brag, but we need to keep the community informed through articles in our local papers and church bulletins and by being visible as a positive presence in our communities as Knights of Columbus.


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Wright County Fair ProjectJoint Effort Between 2 Districts & 5 Councils

The goal of this project was promoting the Knights of Columbus and the Catholic faith, and all agreed it was successful. At the fair, over 30 knights volunteered time at the booth for over 120 hours at the fair, plus planning, setup, and teardown time.They greeted many people, including many inactive Knights, and assisted those who wanted more information on the Knights or the local Catholic Church-es. There are many times during the fair that there is not a lot of people going through the building, so having 2 brother knights scheduled to keep each other company, or spell each other for breaks, worked well. The booth was also manned by Father Joe Fink of Watertown and Former State Chaplain Father Ken O’Hotto of Waverly. Father Joe even let us know that next year, if it was feasi-ble, he would be willing to hold mass at the fairgrounds.In the booth they had council banners hanging in the back, a county map marked with council and Catholic church locations, a Building the Domestic Church Ki-osk, a book with information from each council, various pamphlets, Tootsie Rolls with mission cards and rosaries with instructions. Some people wanted to donate money for the Tootsie Rolls, but since we weren’t fundraising we asked them to make a donation to their church. Field Agent Jim Mikelson created a PowerPoint presentation consisting of scans of Form 10395 (a recruitment brochure) with various video clips between them. Many were impressed by it, and it is available if anyone wants it. The booth cost about $400 total and 5 councils had agreed to help finance it ,so it was $80 per council. We all agreed that the booth was a success and we should do it again next year. Frank Patterson has agreed to chair this project again next year.

Continue to mentor your newest members.

Invite them to share their ideas.

Hold programs that interest them, and invite them

to help out.

Invite prospective members to help out on project, too.

Let them see that we are the people they want to be with who are doing the projects

they want to be part of.

Dial a Knight Birthday InitiativeEach Knight

Receives a Call on His Birthday from

his Grand Knight to Check In & Wish

Him Happy Birthday

Why?????♦ Promotes Fraternity

♦ Keeps Council Records Up-to-date

♦ Lets Each Brother Know How

Important He is to Your Council


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REMINDER: All checks sent to the

Minnesota Knights of Columbus should be

made payable to:Minnesota

Knights of Columbus On the memo line, please list what the

check is for.

Building the Domestic Church:

The Family Fully Alive

Visit http://www.kofc.org/un/en/domestic-church/

to find links to information and a pdf copy of the

program booklet.

Helpful Council Resources to download on the Supreme website at kofc.org or order them from Knight’s Gear¨ Leadership Resources (#5093)¨ Surge with Service (#962)¨ Grand Knight’s Guide (#5085)¨ District Deputy’s Guide (#5087)¨ Financial Secretary’s Guide (#5089)¨ Chaplain’s Handbook (#945)¨ Fraternal Leader Success Planner (#5033)¨ Protocol Handbook (#1612)¨ Summary of FS’s Responsibilities (#10238)¨ Charter, Constitution, and Laws

Sir Knights from the 4th Degree McGolrick Assembly in Duluth, MN were at the

Minnesota Veterans Home in Silver Bay MN on Saturday August 12th to help with a bingo.

They also grilled hamburgers and brats, which the assembly paid for, for the residents.

This is the third year that the Assembly has done this service project.

Knight of the Month Choose a Knight of the Month each

and every month!Honor Your Council’s Brother Knights and show them their dedication and the example they set is greatly appreciated!Publish it in your council newsletter and in your local church bulletin. Give them a Knight of the Month certificate (or hand out these certificates at your annual awards banquet).Choose a Knight of the Year from these gentlemen, and fill out the Knight of the Year form in March to submit to State Program Director Joe George with your other program year-end reports. Use this as Council Programs on Form SP-7.

Supreme Council Family of the Month

One of the Easiest Programs Your Council

Can Run ~ 100 Awardees Drawn Monthly

Form 1993A on Supreme’s website at kofc.org can be completed online or mailed in

Honor Your Council’s Families and show them their dedication and the example they set is greatly appreciated. Choose a Family of the Year from your Families of the Month! Use this as an SP-7 Council or Family Program.


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Arlington Council 10172 had 3 state winners this year in the 2017 Substance Abuse Poster Contest

Will Feterl, Jack Feterl, and Zachary Pzdernik

Minnesota Supreme Convention Attendees all dressed up and ready for the States Banquet!

Jack Feterl is presented with a framed copy of his International

Alcohol Awareness Poster.

Supreme Hotline for FS Help

Membership Records has a team of 8 in a call center dedicated ex-

clusively to helping FS’s

They can help an FS with any questions regarding Member Management

or Member Billing

Hotline Number 203-800-4955

Email: [email protected]

Is that Form 100 in your pocket or

billfold? Always have one handy!

You never know when the opportunity to recruit will

present itself

When did you last attend a Degree?

We encourage you to attend a Degree sometime soon! Support your Brothers at the

Degree, and be reminded of the lessons you learned!!!

Consider joining a Degree Team as a member and share the lessons of the Order with

your Brother Knights!!!

New Community Activities Program

Collect Pop Tabs for Ronald McDonald House

Þ Collect tabs throughout the yearÞ Bring them to the 2018 State ConventionÞ Council with highest weight per member winsÞ Winning Council announced at the 2018 State Convention BanquetÞ Winner may display the traveling trophy until the 2019 State ConventionÞ Benefit Minnesota Ronald McDonald HousesÞ Help families who need these services in MinnesotaCurrently there are five Ronald McDonald Houses in Minnesota —one located in Rochester at the Mayo Clinic and the other four in the Twin Cities. These houses provide a comfortable and caring home-away-from-home that keeps families together and reduces stress dur-ing a child’s serious illness. This includes providing home-cooked dinners every night, family-friendly activities, private rooms, accred-ited K-12 schooling, and much more.Ideas that various councils have used to collect tabs: 1) Collect Aluminum Cans

- Remove tabs before recycling cans- Save tabs for convention weigh-in- Use the money from recycled cans to fund other council charitable activities

2) Competitions in Area Schools- Start at the beginning of the school year- Each grade level collects tabs year round- Weigh tabs once a month- Post class standings on a master chart- The class with the highest total per student at the end of the year wins a pizza lunch

3) Local Bars and Restaurants- Ask them to save tabs- List collection locations in the council newsletter so members can patronize these

businesses (win–win situation) - The establishment which collects the most tabs is given a free ad in the council

newsletter for a year and a sign to display stating they helped sick children’s families at the Ronald McDonald house


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Minnesota KC Student Loan

FundContact Brother Knight Mike Daly

[email protected]

See page 16 for more details

Minneapolis Area Knights of Columbus Male Chorus, begins their 60th year in September! Join us!

The Minneapolis Area Knights of Columbus Male Chorus was founded in 1957. More information about the history of this choir can be found in last month’s online supple-ment. Membership is open to men 18 years of age, who are a practicing Catholic with a love of singing (which is a form of prayer). Practices are 2 hours weekly on Monday eve-nings 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at St Joseph's Church 36th & Boone Avenue North, New Hope, MN, and there are NO AUDITIONS.There will be an OPEN HOUSE at St. Joe’s on Monday, September 11th at 7:00 p.m. for anyone interested in the chorus. If you love to sing, come and check us out. Spous-es are included in all of our performances.

For questions, contact Jerry Simcoe H: (763) 315-0657 C: (763) 537-1492

or Dick Synstelien H: (763) 493-5219 C: (493) 772-6698

The chorus is under the direction of Deacon Bruce Bowen and accompanied by Matt Sieberg.

When ordering wheelchairs or turning in funds to buy wheelchairs, please use the form below. It can also be found on the State Website at mnknights.org


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CouncilNumber_________________Location(City)_____________________________________________

□ ChurchDriveDate of your council’s Wheelchair Church Drive: __________________________________________________________ The total dollar amount of donations received during this Wheelchair Church Drive: $______________________How many new members were inspired to join your council as a result of the presentation? _________

□ OtherFundraisingActivitiesfortheGlobalWheelchairMissionBriefly describe any other activities your council did to raise funds for the Global Wheelchair Mission (e.g.: Pancake Breakfast, Car Wash, Dinner/Dance, etc.) Use back if needed:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Total dollar amount raised during other fundraising activities: $______________________ Total number of man-hours donated to raise funds for this wheelchair order: __________________How many new members were inspired to join your council as a result of these activities? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________WheelchairOrderTotal dollar amount of donations for this order: $______________________

Number of wheelchair(s) ordered for distribution in Minnesota @ $150.00 each: __________________

Size and number of chairs requested by council: _____ 14 inch _____ 16 inch _____ 18 inch _____ 20 inchCOUNCIL WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PICKING UP THE CHAIRS THEY ORDER.

Number of wheelchair(s) ordered for distribution in Guatemala, Central America @ $150.00 each: __________________

Make checks payable to Minnesota Knights of Columbus with Global Wheelchair Mission on the memo line.

For tax purposes, private donations or gambling funds may make checks payable to Minnesota Knights Foundation.

Date: _____________________________ Grand Knight: ___________________________________________________

Phone #: _________________________________ Email: ___________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

City:_________________________________________________ State & Zip:___________________________________

Send the completed form and check to the Minnesota Knights of Columbus State Secretary. See the State Newsletter or visit www.mnknights.org for his address. You will be notified of date and location for wheelchair pickup.

MinnesotaKnightsofColumbusGlobalWheelchairMissionForm

Minnesota Knights of ColumbusStudent Loan Fund, Inc.

PO Box 126Belle Plaine MN 56011

Support this ProgramThe Minnesota Knights of Columbus Student Loan Fund, Inc.

is a designated 501(C)3 Nonprofit Corporation and your personal donation is tax deductible.

Eligibility of Applicants

TermsLoan

AmountsKC Student Loan Board

· KC Members

· Wives

· Children

· Immediate family members of a deceased Knight if the Knight was in good standing at the time of death

· 3.5% Fixed Interest Rate

· Interest accrues at the time the loan is disbursed

· No payments are required until after graduation

· No credit checks

$2,000Freshman

Sophomore

$2500JuniorSeniorGrad

Student

Rick Morgan701-261-9969Ken Mueller

507-285-9205Daniel Gawarecki

612-424-8899Mark Glatzel320-363-4165Patrick Conn763-286-7409Robert Seigel518-790-5399

Seminarians & Religious Vocations

All seminarians and religious vocations may bor-row money to complete their vocational studies free of interest. Upon ordination, a priest, broth-er, or nun will have one year of his/her loan forgiv-en for each year they remain in their vocation.

Contact Information

Administrator:Michael J. Daly952-873-2213

Email:[email protected]

Non-Competitive State Council AwardsProgram Achievement Awards are based on merit, par ticipation, and numbers accumulated

at the Supreme Office and the Minnesota Office.1. Plaquettes are awarded to recognize council achievement in Programs

White - Participant AwardRed - State Program Director Award Blue - State Officers Award of Excellence

2. Certificates are presented to each grand knight denoting his council’s achievement in receiving one of these three program awards.

3. Certificates are presented to a distr ict deputy when 100% of the councils in his distr ict achieve at least the Par tici-pant Award.

4. Plaques are presented to the distr ict deputy if 100% of the councils in his distr ict achieve the State Officers’ Award of Excellence.

Participant Award Requirements1. File Form 185 (newly elected officers) by July 1st2. File Form 365 (list of appointed directors and committee chairs) by August 1st3. File Form 1728 (fraternal year survey) by January 31st4. All State and Supreme bills paid5. All Intellectual Disability (Tootsie Roll) funds and reports filed from previous year6. Show evidence of membership recruitment7. Conduct at least one program in each of the six major categories

(Church, Council, Community, Culture of Life, Family, and Youth)8. File Midyear Audit by January 31st9. File End of Year Audit for previous council year

Director AwardCouncil must fulfill all 9 of the requirements for the Participant Award, plu1. Show positive membership intake2. Conduct at least two programs in each of the six major categories

(Church, Council, Community, Culture of Life, Family, and Youth)

State Officers Award of ExcellenceCouncil must fulfill all 9 of the requirements for the Participant Award, plus:1. Show positive membership increase2. Conduct at least four programs in each of the six major categories

(Church, Council, Community, Culture of Life, Family, and Youth)

State Fund Contribution AwardsPennies for Seminarians

Participant Awards1. Plaque or adhesive year plate given to each council that contributes at least $2 per active member**

(new plaque given when plaque if filled with year plates) 2. Councils may qualify through June 30th (last day of fraternal year)

Jim Campbell Religious Scholarship FundParticipant Awards

1. Plaque or adhesive year plate given to each council that contributes at least $2 per active member** (new plaque given when plaque if filled with year plates)

2. Councils may qualify through June 30th (last day of fraternal year)

**active membership is based on total membership reported by the Supreme Council on July 1st minus inactive members and honorary life members listed on the same report

Competitive State AwardsThe council must qualify for the State Officers Award of Excellence to be eligible for Overall Program judging. All other are-as of competitive judging require a minimum qualification of Participant Award.Submission are judged by committees composed of grand knights, district deputies, and state team members.Councils may submit ONLY ONE program in each of the six categories for judging in that category -- only one program for Church, one program for Council, one program for Community, etc.

Overall Program Award RequirementsCouncil must fulfill all 9 of these requirements to be eligible of consideration for this award:1. File Form 185 (newly elected officers) by July 1st2. File Form 365 (list of appointed directors and committee chairs) by August 1st3. File Form 1728 (fraternal year survey) by January 31st4. All State and Supreme bills paid5. All Intellectual Disability (Tootsie Roll) funds and reports filed from previous year6. Show membership increase7. Conduct list at least four programs in each of the six major categories

(Church, Council, Community, Culture of Life, Family, and Youth)8. File Midyear Audit by January 31st

9. File End of Year Audit for previous council year

Best Overall Program Awards - Two plaques are awarded1. First place Outstanding Overall Program2. Second place Excellent Overall Program

Family of the Year (plaque provided by State)1. Selected from entries received with End of Year Reports2. Plaque presented at State Convention Banquet3. Winning entry sent to Supreme and entered into the Supreme Council Competition

Knight of the Year (plaque provided by State)1. Selected from entries received with End of Year Reports2. Plaque presented at State Convention Banquet

Individual Competitive Program AwardsSubmissions in the six major categories of Church, Council, Community, Culture of Life, Family, and Youth will be judged for content and presentation based on:

1. Nature of Activity: Does it demonstrate the objectives of the service program?2. Participation of Membership: How many members and what percentage participated? 3. Results: What benefits were derived from sponsorship of this project/program? 4. Program Originality: Was the program something new?5. Committee Planning: How effectively was the program organized? How detailed was the planning?6. Delegation of Responsibility: How many members served as planners, chairpersons, workers, etc.?7. Publicity: How effectively was the program publicized? How was it publicized?8. Program submitted last year may NOT be submitted again unless there have been notable changes or major enhancements to

the program.

Supreme Service Awards (plaques provided by Supreme)1. One presented for each of the six major categories (Church, Council, Community, Culture of Life, Family, and Youth) to the

council with the single most outstanding program in that area2. The six winning entries are sent to Supreme and entered into the Supreme Council Competition

State Service Awards (plaques provided by State)1. Two presented for each of the six major categories (Church, Council, Community, Culture of Life, Family, and Youth) to the

council with the second (and third) most outstanding project in that area2. The Supreme Service Award winner is not eligible for either of the plaques in that category

Scrapbook Award (plaque provided by State)1. One award given for outstanding scrapbook present at the State Convention

Supreme Council AwardsEvery fraternal year, thousands of council qualify for one or more of the awards given out by the Supreme Council for out-standing achievement in programming, membership, recruitment, retention, and promotion of the Order’s insurance program.

Each and every council should strive to achieve these Supreme Council Awards.

Star Council Award Requirements1. File Form 365 (list of appointed directors and committee chairs) by August 1st2. File Form 1728 (fraternal year survey) by January 31st3. Achieve Father McGivney Award4. Achieve Founder’s Award5. Achieve Columbian Award (SP-7)6. All State and Supreme bills paid

Fr. McGivney Award RequirementsAchieve membership quota (7% of base, minimum 4, maximum 35)

- Additions: new members, reinstatement, readmissions, and reapplications processed by June 30th - Deductions: suspensions and withdrawals- Transfers and deaths do not count for or against

Founders’ Award RequirementsAchieve insurance quota (2 1/2% of base, minimum 3, maximum 18)

- Insurance additions: new, reinstatement, readmissions, and reapplications processed by June 30th - Insurance deductions: suspensions and withdrawals- Transfers and deaths do not count for or against

Columbian Award (SP-7) RequirementsConduct at least four programs in each of the six major categories

(Church, Council, Community, Culture of Life, Family, and Youth)- Sponsorship of a parish roundtable fulfills all four Church Activity requirements- Sponsorship of a Columbian Squires circle fulfills all four Youth Activity requirements- Featured Programs also fulfill all four activity requirements for the category they are listed under

Century Award RequirementsMembership increase of 100+ additions over deductions processed by June 30th

- Additions: new members, reinstatement, readmissions, and reapplications processed by June 30th - Deductions: suspensions and withdrawals- Transfers and deaths do not count for or against

Contest of Champions Awards - Presented to 2 councils in each jurisdictionOne award given to the council showing highest percentage of membership quota attained based on additions over deductions pro-

cessed by June 30th (must have attained membership quota)One award given to the council showing highest number of membership additions over deductions processed by June 30th

Insurance Promotion Awards - Presented to 2 councils in each jurisdiction:One award given to the council showing highest percentage of insurance membership quota attained based on additions over de-

ductions processed by June 30th (must have attained insurance quota)One award given to the council showing highest number of insurance additions over deductions processed by June 30th

Service Program AwardsChosen from winning entries are sent to Supreme from each State Council and entered into the Supreme Council Competition. The grand knight and his wife from each winning council in each of the six major categories (Church, Council, Community, Culture of Life, Family, and Youth) is invited to the Supreme Convention as guests of the Supreme Council.

District Deputy Awards1. Star District Award - DD with District gain of 3.5% membership and 1.75% insurance 2. New Council Plaque - DD who achieves a new council in his District3. Best Percentage Gain Plaque - best gain in membership over quota

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