WELCOME TO YOUR 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE

WELCOME TO YOUR 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER

CONFERENCE

2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE 1

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL

Bobb MahrerDIRECTOR

“I Am My Brother’s Keeper”

2011 - 2012

MEMBERSHIP

2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCEMEMBERSHIP 2


MEMBERSHIP

• www.mahrer.us• Membership

• Presentations• Membership Forms

• Education and Training

www.tkofc.org

This presentationcan be found at:

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MEMBERSHIP TEAMMEMBERSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RECRUITMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MEMBERSHIP 365 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ALL COUNCILS ACTIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .COLLEGE COUNCILS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CEREMONIALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RETENTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AUSTIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BROWNSVILLE / CORPUS CHRISTI / LAREDO . . DALLAS / FORT WORTH / TYLER . . . . . . . . . . . . . AMARILLO / EL PASO / LUBBOCK / SAN ANGELO GALVESTON-HOUSTON / BEAUMONT . . . . . .SAN ANTONIO / VICTORIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bobb MahrerBrad MeyerRich MokenMike GallagherTony GutierrezClarence FeyEd Glisky*Larry Ermis*Patricio SanchezVincent TunziGeorge HusemanJoe SucheckiRicardo Moreno*



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YEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAAAWE DID IT !!!

THANK YOU !!!2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE

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MEMBERSHIP• ACCOMPLISHMENTS - Year in Review

• We won the Membership World Series• WE BEAT CALIFORNIA !!!

• WE BEAT NEW YORK !!!• We Gained our 95,000th Member• We won Membership Racing Series

• WE BEAT CALIFORNIA !!!• We set a new Recruitment Record for June• We set a new Recruitment Record for 1st Year SD• We met Supreme Goal & gained Circle of Honor

• WE BEAT CALIFORNIA !!!

TEXAS is #1If you’re not the lead dog,the view never changes.



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2010-2011

TexasMembership

Report

byDiocese

Source:SupremeCouncilReport

07/01/2011

DioceseMembers07/01/2010

StateGoal

YTDGain

%Gain

YTDLoss

YTDNet

AMARILLO Appelhans 1,947 100 61 61.0% 4 57AUSTIN*** 11,888 675 566 83.9% 227 339BEAUMONT McLendon 3,153 125 182 145.6% 16 166BROWNSVILLE Oaks 3,862 250 370 148.0% 28 342CORPUS CHRISTI 4,870 310 157 50.6% 38 119DALLAS Scott 9,391 600 641 106.8% 225 416EL PASO De Rosso 2,286 150 168 112.0% 28 140FORT WORTH 8,499 600 476 79.3% 188 288GAL-HOUSTON*** 20,027 1,090 1,091 100.1% 233 858LAREDO Medellin 1,566 105 81 77.1% 15 66LUBBOCK Markusen 1,743 100 60 60.0% 30 30SAN ANGELO Piwonka 2,961 160 121 75.6% 40 81SAN ANTONIO*** 12,089 770 674 87.5% 239 435



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2010-2011

TexasMembership

Report

byDiocese


07/01/2011

DioceseMembers07/01/2010

StateGoal

YTDGain

%Gain

YTDLoss

YTDNet

TYLER Elliott 2,520 155 158 101.9% 87 71VICTORIA Kulcak 6,688 210 176 83.8% 23 153TOTAL 93,490 5,400 4,982 92.3% 1,421 3,561

AUSTIN North Atkins 5,456 310 213 68.7% 58 155AUSTIN South Harris 6,432 365 353 96.7% 169 184

GAL-HOU SE Butler 9,319 507 523 103.2% 74 449GAL-HOU NW Vasquez 10,708 583 568 97.4% 159 409

SAN ANT West Daly 4,391 280 287 102.5% 103 184SAN ANT East Escamilla 7,698 490 387 79.0% 136 251



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NEWSUPREME

THEME



MEMBERSHIP

NEWSUPREME

GOALMEMBERSHIP 365

1 new member from every council every month2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE

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RECRUITMENT GOAL for 2011-2012

New State Goal5,400Knights of ColumbusMEMBERSHIPExperience of a Lifetime



MEMBERSHIP

• Membership Awards• Individual Recruiter Awards• Ceremonial Awards• Council Awards• District Awards• Agency Awards• Assembly Awards• Special Incentives for Individual Recruiters• Special Incentives for Councils and DDs

Refer to Star Guide for details

Knights of ColumbusMEMBERSHIPExperience of a Lifetime



RECRUITMENT

• Why recruit ???• Need for more resources to:

• Protect the sanctity of Life• Protect the tradition of Marriage• Protect the nucleus of the Family• Provide Charity• Support Catholic Education• Defend “One Nation Under God”• Provide immediate assistance during

disaster

It’s not about the numbers



RECRUITMENT

• Recruitment GOAL• Set new recruitment record of 5,400• Surpass 96,000 and 97,000 members• Inform Quebec … they are next …

• SHOW NO MERCY !!!• Near Future Goals

• Become the #1 jurisdiction in NORTH AMERICA Knights of ColumbusMEMBERSHIPExperience of a Lifetime



RECRUITMENTRecruitment Goals for 2011-2012 by Diocesan Deputy

DIOCESE JUL AU SEP OC NO DE JANFE

B MA AP MA JUN YTDAMARILLO 5 6 8 19 8 8 7 9 10 10 10 10 100

AUSTIN - SOUTH 22 24 30 33 30 30 27 33 34 34 34 35 366

AUSTIN - NORTH 18 20 26 28 26 26 23 28 28 28 28 30 309

BEAUMONT 8 8 10 10 10 10 9 12 12 12 12 12 125

BROWNSVILLE 14 16 21 23 21 21 19 23 23 23 23 23 250

CORPUS CHRISTI 17 20 26 28 25 26 23 29 29 29 29 29 310

DALLAS 34 40 50 55 50 51 45 55 55 55 55 55 600

EL PASO 9 10 12 13 12 12 12 14 14 14 14 14 150

FORT WORTH 34 40 50 55 55 51 45 55 55 55 55 55 600

GALV/HOUSTON - NW 35 40 52 58 52 52 48 57 57 57 57 57 622

GALV/HOUSTON - SE 26 31 40 42 40 40 34 43 43 43 43 43 468

LAREDO 5 6 8 10 9 9 8 10 10 10 10 10 105

LUBBOCK 6 6 9 8 8 8 8 9 9 10 10 10 100

SAN ANGELO 10 11 13 14 13 13 12 14 15 15 15 15 160

SAN ANTONIO - EAST 26 31 40 42 39 39 36 44 44 44 44 44 477

SAN ANTONIO - WEST 18 20 24 28 25 25 22 27 27 27 27 27 293

TYLER 8 11 13 14 13 13 13 14 14 14 14 14 155

VICTORIA 12 13 17 19 17 17 16 19 20 20 20 20 210

TOTAL 307 353 448 489 448 451 407 495 499 500 500 503 54002011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE

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RECRUITMENT

• Recruitment PLAN• Assign an assistant diocesan deputy in each

diocese• Membership Recruitment• First Degrees• Forms (100, 450, etc.)

• Implement Membership 365• 1 new member from each council every month• Every district “recruitment active” every month

• Schedule 1 diocesan-wide First Degree each Qtr.



RECRUITMENT

• Recruitment INCENTIVE• The BIG 555 DEAL – Jul / Aug / Sep

JULY• 5 Fridays• 5 Saturdays• 5 SundaysAUGUST• 5 Mondays• 5 Tuesdays• 5 WednesdaysSEPTEMBER• 5 Thursdays• 5 Fridays



RECRUITMENT

• Recruitment INCENTIVE (1Q)• The BIG 555 DEAL - Council

• Any council that meets or exceeds their annual recruitment goal will receive a KofC License Plate

• Must show a positive net gain at the end of Quarter• Plate may go to the GK or any member of the council



RECRUITMENT

• Recruitment INCENTIVE• Recruitment BADGE for individual recruiters

• Silver Badge (3 or more new members)• Gold Badge (5 or more new members)

• Recruiters are validated through Supreme Council VIP list

• Badges are provided to District Deputies for presentation



RECRUITMENT

• Recruitment APPROACH 5-5-5• Top 5 Recruitment Approaches

1. Is your husband interested in joining the Knights?2. Did you know (name) is a member of the Knights?3. Have you heard of the Knights and what they do?4. Do you know about the Knights in your parish?5. Would you be interested in joining the Knights?



RECRUITMENT

• Recruitment APPROACH 5-5-5• Top 5 Excuses Given

1. It’s just a bunch of old guys.2. Maybe later when my children are older.3. I am way too busy.4. I don’t attend church regularly.5. I am not a Catholic.



RECRUITMENT

• Recruitment APPROACH 5-5-5• Top 5 Reasons to Submit the Form 100

1. A new member is not officially a member until Supreme has received and processed his application.

2. The council becomes recruitment “active”.3. Council gets closer to meeting its membership goal

and Star Council Award.4. Recruiter gets closer to earning recruitment awards.5. State Council gets closer to its 9x,000 member.



RECRUITMENT

• Recruitment ADMISSIONS PROCESS1. Present application to Grand Knight2. File the application with the Financial Secretary3. Notify the Field Agent4. Refer application to the Application Committee

• Referred by GK• Committee should consist of 7 members• Referral should be within 5 days

5. Interview applicant and submit report to GK• Complete within 10 days



MEMBERSHIP 365

• Plan a Recruitment Course• Schedule a date with the pastor

• Ask the pastor for a ...• Pulpit announcement• Bulletin announcement• “Father Wants You” letter

• Order recruitment materials from Supreme• Posters – Pamphlets – Prospect Cards – CD’s• Form 100’s

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MEMBERSHIP 365

• Plan a Recruitment Course … continued• Schedule recruitment drives after each mass

• Utilize members and their wives• Utilize General Agents and Field Agents• Set up presentation table

• Highlight council activities and awards• Invite all prospects and their families to Council and

Family events• Add all prospects to:

• Council Newsletter mailing list• Email list• Phone calling tree

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MEMBERSHIP 365

• Plan a Recruitment Course … continued• Involve prospects in all projects as if they were

already a Knight• Plan a First Degree

• Personally bring candidate to the First Degree


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MEMBERSHIP 365

• Use “Father Wants You” Letter• Solicit support from pastor

• Allows the pastor to be involved• Provides effective way to communicate

• Insert announcement into church bulletin• Send letter, email, fax, etc.

• Solicit list of new parishioners from pastor• Compare council roster with parish roster

• Send letter to prospects and former members



MEMBERSHIP 365

• Utilize Supreme Recruitment Materials• Pamphlets• Videos• Posters• Flyers


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ALL COUNCILS ACTIVE

2010-2011

TexasMembership

Report

AllCouncils

Active


07/01/2011

DIOCESE

NUMBEROF

COUNCILS

NUMBER OFCOUNCILS

RECRUITING

COUNCILSNOT

RECRUITING

PERCENTCOUNCILS

RECRUITING

AMARILLO 22 12 10 55%

AUSTIN 90 80 10 89%

BEAUMONT 28 24 4 86%

BROWNSVILL 47 27 20 57%

COR CHRISTI 57 30 27 53%

EL PASO 35 25 10 71%

DALLAS 52 48 4 92%

FORT WORTH 56 45 11 80%




ALL COUNCILS ACTIVE

2010-2011

TexasMembership

Report

AllCouncils

Active


07/01/2011

DIOCESE

NUMBEROF

COUNCILS

NUMBER OFCOUNCILS

RECRUITING

COUNCILSNOT

RECRUITING

PERCENTCOUNCILS

RECRUITING

GAL-HOU 121 102 19 84%

LAREDO 23 11 12 48%

LUBBOCK 22 13 9 59%

SAN ANGELO 32 16 16 50%

SAN ANTONIO 101 80 21 79%

TYLER 31 23 8 74%

VICTORIA 32 25 7 78%

TOTAL 749 561 188 75%




ALL COUNCILS ACTIVE

• All Councils Active• Suggested Solutions

• Appoint a Membership Chairman in each council• Plan a First Degree each month in the district• Follow-up on Form 100’s to Supreme• Target those councils that are not recruitment active




COLLEGE COUNCILSCOUN DIST COLLEGE / LOCATION

07/01/10MEM GAIN LOSS

07/01/11NET

10600 167 University of Texas Pan Am, Edinburg 30 0 0 0

10624 117 Texas A&M University, College Station 278 47 11 66

10790 104 Stephen F. Austin U., Nacogdoches 45 9 0 9

12409 116 University of Texas, Austin 78 7 0 7

12445 021 St. Thomas More College, Fort Worth 21 0 0 0

13523 028 Assumption Seminary, San Antonio 83 19 0 19

13577 111 Baylor University, Waco 114 19 6 13

13940 051 University of St. Thomas, Houston 147 18 0 18

14426 200 Texas Tech University, Lubbock 84 10 0 10

14789 022 University of North Texas, Denton 46 12 0 12

14872 076 University of Dallas, Irving 48 8 1 7

15105 051 University of Houston, Houston NEW

Total Gain = 149



COLLEGE COUNCILS

• TSC College Knights Conference - May 2011



RETENTION

• Membership Retention

The objective is Retentionnot Suspension

(A separate Retention presentation is available at www.mahrer.us)

If Suspension is necessary,follow the rules and use the

“Texas Proper Billing Procedures”Procedures are available in the Membership section of the Star Guide



RETENTION

• Membership Retention - Suspension• Two Forms are Required (1 of 2)

• Form 1845 – Notice of Intend to Suspend



RETENTION

• Membership Retention - Suspension• Two Forms are Required (2 of 2)

• Form TX-1845-A – Texas Membership Conservation Form

Rev July 2011



RETENTION• Reasons Suspensions are Declined

• Form 365 did not name Retention Chairman• No personal contact was made or attempted by council• Texas Proper Billing Procedures were not followed• Two consecutive council audits were not filed• Council has incomplete audits• Audits show no members in arrears• Council is suspended• District Deputy did not receive forms (1845 & TX-1845A)• State Retention Chairman did not receive forms• Forms are incomplete (signatures missing, etc.)• FS was listed at Retention Chairman• Members with less than 1 year in membership



CEREMONIALS

• First Degreesa. Incentives and Awards for hosting a degree

- Refer to “Star Guide”b. Submit Form 450-NC to maintain eligibility for

awards- Form may be submitted on-

line- Form may be submitted via

email- Supreme Council:

[email protected] State Council:

[email protected] New Form 450-C may be

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CEREMONIALS• First Degrees … continued

c. Reading of parts is now allowed- CD provides recording of

Chancellor and DGKd. New Star Council Requirements / Provisions

- council must conduct or participate in at

least four first degrees during Fraternal Year- degree team may be from the

district or another council- Grand Knight may order

Ceremonial books from Supremee. Team Certification

- team cannot be certified unless parts are

memorized- only the District Deputy can certify

a team



SUPREME THEME



For Life

Your Shield

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ROTH IRA’S SEP’S

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Income Armor

Disability Income insurance

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Long Term Care Insurance:

Comprehensive Care

Facility Care

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Fr. McGivney’s Vision:

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TERM LIFEh) 20 YEAR LEVEL TERMi) 15 YEAR LEVEL TERMj) 10 YEAR LEVEL TERMk) ANNUAL RENEWABLE TERM l) SURVIVOR UNIVERSAL LIFE

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Dennis StarkCHAIRMAN

Knights of Columbus TEXASSTATE COUNCIL

DIOCESAN SUMMER MEETING 2011 FOOTBALL SWEEPSTAKES49

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME COLLEGE FOOTBALL?


LET’S REVIEW WHAT & WHY



What is it?Fund Raiser for Texas Knights

Why are we doing it?To avoid raising State Council Per Capita Assessment

to Council Members

Council Earns $1 Credit for every coupon sold against July 1, 2012 State Per Capita Billing

BUDGET '10 Dec. 29, '10 7 YEAR TOTAL Coupons Sold 16,000 15,826 92,544

Total Revenue (Forecasted) $ 160,000 $ 158,260 $ 924,320 Sweepstakes Costs: Total Costs (Forecasted) $ 80,500 $ 80,500 $ 466,215 Texas State Council & Councils Texas State Council $ 63,500 $ 61,934 $ 365,561 Council Per Capita $1 $ 16,000 $ 15,826 $ 92,544

Total Net Profit $ 79,500 $ 77,760 $ 458,105 Texas State Council & Councils Net Profit per Sold Coupons $ 3.81 $ 4.23 $ 3.96 July 1 State Membership 91,500 91,377 Per Capita Savings per Member $ 0.56 $ 0.78


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2010 RESULTS Memb. Coupons Est. Sales Est. Sales 2009 2009 SalesDiocese 1-Jul-10 Sold by Profit by Profit per Coupons Profit per Diocese Diocese Memb./Dioc. Sold Memb. Lubbock 1,750 527 $ 2,161 $ 1.23 543 $ 1.28 El Paso 2,290 650 $ 2,665 $ 1.16 552 $ 1.04 Laredo 1,571 412 $ 1,689 $ 1.08 412 $ 1.18 Tyler 2,529 596 $ 2,444 $ 0.97 705 $ 1.21 Amarillo 1,957 436 $ 1,788 $ 0.91 404 $ 0.89 San Angelo 2,971 621 $ 2,546 $ 0.86 613 $ 0.89 Arch. of San Antonio 12,131 2,501 $ 10,254 $ 0.85 2,623 $ 0.93 Arch. of Galv.-Houston 19,915 3,804 $ 15,596 $ 0.78 4,352 $ 0.94 Brownsville 3,876 727 $ 2,981 $ 0.77 664 $ 0.76 Corpus Christi 4,841 802 $ 3,288 $ 0.68 853 $ 0.75 Austin 11,930 1,739 $ 7,130 $ 0.60 1,784 $ 0.65 Victoria 6,711 849 $ 3,481 $ 0.52 805 $ 0.51 Fort Worth 8,428 977 $ 4,006 $ 0.48 951 $ 0.48 Beaumont 3,164 326 $ 1,337 $ 0.42 502 $ 0.67 Dallas 9,424 859 $ 3,522 $ 0.37 1,096 $ 0.52 Totals 93,490 15,826 $ 64,887 $ 0.69 16,859 $ 0.78

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WHAT’S NEW?32 DIVISION 1 COLLEGE TEAMS, NOT NFL8 WEEK SCHEDULE STARTING OCTOBER 11SAME AMOUNT OF TOTAL MONEYTOP WINNER INCREASED TO $500MORE WINNERS PER WEEK

IMPORTANT RETURN DATE FOR TICKET STUBS AND MONEY IS

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011 !!



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Chairman: Dennis Stark Advisor: Joe MarusikBob Sollars: Brownsville, , Corpus Christi, Laredo &

VictoriaChico Montes: Galveston-Houston & BeaumontDon Ream: Austin and San AntonioJerry Engler: Amarillo, El Paso, Lubbock & San AngeloMike Connole: Fort Worth, Dallas & Tyler



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PROGRAMSJOE TORRES

Director

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Pro-Life ChairmanTom J. Clark

Garland

Family ChairmanJoe Naderer

Corpus Christi Columbian Squires Chairman

Larry PratherHarker Heights

Vocations ChairmanTom Watters, Sr .

Irving

Youth ChairmanJesse AguilarSan Antonio

Wheelchair ChairmanSam Szalwinski

San Antonio

Athletic ChairmanDaryl Entrop

Temple

State Programs Team

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STAR COUNCIL REQUIREMENTS1. FILE FORM 365 (PROGRAM PERSONNEL) BY AUGUST 1 2. FILE FORM 1728 (FRATERNAL SURVEY) BY JANUARY 313. FILE FORM SP-7 (COLUMBIAN AWARD) BY JUNE 304. PAY SUPREME PER CAPITA BY DUE DATES5. ATTAIN 7% NET GAIN IN MEMBERSHIP6. ATTAIN 2.5% NET GAIN IN INSURANCE MEMBERSHIP7. NEW REQUIREMENT BEGINNING IN 2011-2012

FRATERNAL YEAR – Council must conduct, host, or participate in 4 First Degrees during Fraternal Year.

• Family Activity – Food for Families• Church Activity – RSVP Program • Community Activity- Habitat for Humanity or Wheelchair Mission• Council Activity – Special Olympics Participation• Youth Activity – Coats for Kids Program

or Squires Circle• Pro-Life Activity – Participation in March for Life

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24 ACTIVITIES – 4 EACH IN 6 DIFFERENT AREASOR

6 ACTIVITIES – TARGETED SPECIFICALLY BY SUPREME COUNCIL

COLUMBIAN AWARD

IF A COUNCIL COMPLETES A TARGETED PROGRAM, IT FULFILLS ALL 4 REQUIREMENTS FOR THAT PROGRAM AREA

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FAMILY ACTIVITIES

•Love & Defense of Family–Key component of the Culture of Life–Foundational concern of the Order

•Family of the Month–Form #1993A by 15th of each month

• Available at www.kofc.org & Surge Kit• Submit on-line, fax or mail to Supreme Council • Eligible for one of 100 Holy Family gifts• Certificate available (Form #1843)


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FAMILY ACTIVITIES

•Family of the Year–Paper-only form in Publication #1993

• Available at www.kofc.org & Surge Kit• Mail to State Council by February 28, 2012• Consider FoM from previous 12 months• Certificate available (Form #1843A)

–Supporting documentation• Council Newsletter / Newspaper clippings• Photographs• Letters of Commendation


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CHURCH ACTIVITIESPOSSIBILITIES TO CONSIDER

CORPORATE COMMUNIONLIVING ROSARYACTS RETREATK of C ANNUITIES FOR PRIESTSSEMINARIAN SUPPORT


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Goal: ALL Seminarians in Texas “adopted” by January 31, 2012

• “ADOPT” A Seminarian• Moral Support

• Birthday Greetings• Help fund personal items

• Invitations to council functions• Recruit him to join the Knights of Columbus

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• Commit financial assistance early- Tuition due in August & January

• Contact Diocesan Chairman for list• Submit for the RSVP- Refer to the Council Report Forms Book- RSVP Form in your packet or on-line

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ACE AWARD REQUIREMENTS•Five public Pro Life events in one year•Repeat events are allowed, but not encouraged unless it is 40 Days for Life, working as a Prayer Warrior, or Sidewalk Counselor•Fifth item can deal with the unborn or with end of life issues like:

• Volunteering in a Nursing Home• Volunteering at a VA Hospital• Working with the Special Olympics• Death Row Executions• Taking part in the American Wheelchair Mission activities


PRO-LIFE WITHOUT APOLOGY, COMPROMISE, OR EXCEPTION

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PRO LIFE ACE AWARD

• Requirement that every Knight sign his ACE Award form promising to remain vigilant in Pro Life•One non-Knight from the community per year, per Council, may be elected to receive the ACE Award.

Fact: Over 160 Babies an hour die from abortion in the USA, that’s over 3500 per day, 365 days a year


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Pro Life Activities

PRO LIFE – Do you have a Personal Pro Life Ministry?FACT – You should!

What can you do to increase fundraising for Crisis Centers, and Diocesan Pro Life Ministries, and to increase Pro Life awareness in your Councils and Parishes?•Utilize the Supreme Sonogram Machine matching funds Program•Heritage House catalog – Great material, great fundraisers and eye openers•Conception is Life Bracelets – Wonderful gift for the many Pro Life people in your Parish or Community.•Purchase Rights to show the movie Blood Money in your Parish - $50.


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COLUMBIAN SQUIRES

OFFICIAL YOUTH ORGANIZATION OF THE K OF CMEMBERSHIP IS FOR PRACTICING CATHOLIC BOYS

AGES 10 THROUGH 18 YEARS

SPONSORSHIP IS BY THE LOCAL COUNCIL OR ASSEMBLYAND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL COUNSELORS , WHO MUST BE KNIGHTS

AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL FINANCIAL MATTERS

THE SQUIRES ARE OUR FUTURE KNIGHTS

WE MUST CULTIVATE OUR FUTURE2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE

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COLUMBIAN SQUIRESOFFICIAL YOUTH ORGANIZATION OF THE K OF C

SOME FACTS ABOUT TEXAS SQUIRES

• MORE SQUIRES IN TEXAS THAN ANY OTHER STATE• MORE CIRCLES IN TEXAS THAN ANY OTHER STATE• NUMBER 3 IN RECRUITING NEW SQUIRES IN U.S.A.• NUMBER 5 IN STARTING NEW CIRCLES IN U.S.A.• SQUIRE ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM IS BASIS FOR SQUIRE DEVELOPMENT• 5 SQUIRES OF THE BODY OF CHRIST OUT OF 26 INTERNATIONALLY


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COLUMBIAN SQUIRESOFFICIAL YOUTH ORGANIZATION OF THE K OF C

OF THE 106 ACTIVE CIRCLES IN TEXAS RECOGNIZED BY SUPREMEWE CAN ONLY CONTACT 46 OF THE 106 CHIEF COUNSELORS

ASKING FOR YOUR HELP IN IDENTIFYING CHIEF COUNSELORS WE NEED TO KNOW THE NAMES, EMAIL ADDRESSES AND PHONE NUMBERS OF ALL CHIEF COUNSELORS SOME OF YOU HAVE BEEN VERY GOOD AT FOLLOWING UP AND HAVE NAMED KNIGHTS AS DIOCESAN SQUIRE COORDINATORS WHO HAVE DONE AN EXCELLENT JOB


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• Each contestant’s goal is to “ be given an opportunity to define the role of a Catholic citizen in a free society, and strengthen the bond between Knights of Columbus and local community.”

• Contest open to all students in grades 8th-12th attending public, private, & parochial schools

• Awards to winners are left to discretion of council (i.e. certificates (included in contest kit), scholarships, savings bonds, trophies, etc.)


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• Poster entries must fall under the following categories: Alcohol Awareness and Abuse or Drug Awareness and Abuse

• Contestants will be categorized in two age groups: 8 through 11 years and 12 through 14 years

• Competition levels: Council: Jan 2012 District/Diocesan: Feb 2012 State: March 2012

• Awards to winners are left to discretion of council (i.e. certificates, scholarships, savings bonds, trophies, etc.)


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Promoting a Scouting Unit in your council can hold many opportunities between Knights and Scouts: Incorporates & encourages the 8 components of Youth Ministry among the Scouting Programs ( Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturers)

• Instills a relation between K of C council with youth, community leadership, Christian service, & learned respect through interaction with Knights

• May increase council membership by exposing parents or encouraging future squires


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•The St. Christopher Award is given to a Brother Knight that has selfishly worked close with their local Boys Scouts of America. •The Brother Knight will receive a neck jewel, lapel pin, and certificate signed by the State Deputy as an appreciation for his dedication to the BS of A. •To nominate a Brother Knight for this award, the order form may be downloaded from the TKOFC.ORG website and presented to the Council’s Grand Knight. •Then please mail the form to Jesse Aguilar, Jr. in San Antonio, TX


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• Open to boys & girls ages 10 & 11 and boys & girls 12- 14

• Deadline for entry: Early Dec.• Competition Levels:

Council: January District & Regional: FebruaryState: March 3rd

Awards: No monetary awards! Participation certificates (included in kit), trophies, medals and K of C basketball may be ordered through Supreme Council Supply


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Knights of Columbus State Golf TournamentSeptember 23, 24 & 25, 2011Bear Creek Golf Course – Katy, TxWe will be playing the Presidents Course & Masters CourseHosted by Texas State Council Information &entry forms will be posted at: tkofc.org or by contacting [email protected]

STATE ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES


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Knights of Columbus International Golf TournamentJune 2012 – KentuckyJune 2013 - TexasInformation and entry forms will be posted at: tkofc.org or by contacting [email protected]



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48th Annual Joe Padilla K of C Texas State Bowling TournamentApril 14 &15 and April 21 & 22, 2012TEN PIN Bowling Center, Katy, TXEntry forms will go in the mail January 2012Information and registration forms will be posted at WWW.TKOFC.ORG or by contacting [email protected]



http://www.tkofc.org/

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Casey Queens State Bowling Tournament

April 14 &15 and April 21 & 22, 2012Copperfield Bowling Center, Houston TxFriday April 13th and 20th there will be a Nine-Pin No Tap Tournament

Entry forms will go in the mail January 2012Information and registration forms will be posted at WWW.TKOFC.ORG or by contacting [email protected]




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40th Annual K of C State Softball TournamentSaturday May 26th and Sunday May 27th 2012Hosted by Texas State Council and Austin K of C Council #5967Krieg Fields Austin, TXOpen Division B-Division & C-DivisionOver 30, Over 40 and Over 50 DivisionsEntry forms will go in the mail January 2012Information and registration form will be posted at WWW.TKOFC.ORG or by contacting [email protected]




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AMERICAN WHEELCHAIR MISSION

A non-profit organization with a goal to deliver free wheelchairs and mobility aids to physically disabled children, teens and adults throughout the world who are without mobility or the means to acquire a wheelchair.

THANKS TO YOU, THIS PAST YEAR 838 PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD ENJOYED THE GIFT OF MOBILITY .


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AMERICAN WHEELCHAIR MISSION

Objectives

• Goal = $126,000 (2X 2010 goal)• One wheelchair per council.• Conduct parish Sunday week-end fundraiser.• Accept contributions from individual donors.


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COLUMBIAN AWARD

KEEP RECORD OF ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED DURING YEAR

FILL OUT FORM SP-7 (COLUMBIAN AWARD APPLICATION)

MAIL OR E-MAIL TO: SUPREME COUNCIL

STATE COUNCIL DISTRICT DEPUTY

DUE BY 6/30 BUT MAIL EARLY!


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PACE SETTER AWARD

Promote and recognize councils for participation in Service Programs.LEVELS

• PACE Setter Status – Submit (3) Service Programs by Feb 27th.• PACE SETTER AWARD - Submit (6) Service Programs by Feb 27th.• PACE SETTER AWARDS will be presented at 2012 State Convention.

PROCESS• Submit all STSP (State Council Service Program Award Entry Form)

to State Program Director at anytime no later than Feb 27th, 2012.


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PLANNINGGet Members Involved!

• Plan and schedule events early.• Advertise before and after.• Invite prospective members; engage everyone.• Post, mail, email and announce in Council Calendar.• Assign events to different members of Council.For upcoming Program Events, read the Programs Electronic One Pager Report every month !(Via Diocesan Deputies, DD’s and Diocesan Chairmen)




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STATE CHARITIESALFREDO VELA

DIRECTOR

Charities Team• Fundraising Chairman Joseph Picard• Special Olympics Chairman Jack Harvey• Infirmed Priests (License Plates) Carlos Martinez• Cardinal Medeiros Carlos Martinez• Educational Grants David Zwingman• Fundraising Committee Dennis Helgeson

Chris JohnsonCarlos Ortiz





Charity – The First Principle of our Order

• Charity is who we are!

• Charity is in our hearts!

• Charity directs our actions!

State Charities



GOAL

Amarillo 17,240 12,606$ 73.12% 12,510$ 73.12% 0.00%

Austin 111,250 78,526$ 70.59% 79,622$ 74.00% -3.41%

Beaumont 29,160 27,454$ 94.15% 15,540$ 53.60% 40.55%

Brownsville 32,210 18,888$ 58.64% 18,835$ 61.71% -3.07%

Corpus Christi 43,810 43,858$ 100.11% 43,491$ 102.04% -1.93%

Dallas 87,560 77,270$ 88.25% 74,820$ 91.22% -2.97%

El Paso 19,470 15,742$ 80.85% 12,310$ 62.87% 17.98%

Fort Worth 78,910 213,642$ 270.74% 211,620$ 271.62% -0.88%

Galveston/Houston 187,970 151,017$ 80.34% 154,054$ 84.34% -4.00%

Laredo 15,160 8,221$ 54.23% 7,590$ 55.73% -1.50%

Lubbock 14,800 14,800$ 100.00% 15,280$ 100.00% 0.00%

San Angelo 27,820 13,010$ 46.76% 14,030$ 51.07% -4.31%

San Antonio 113,270 114,177$ 100.80% 117,210$ 104.15% -3.35%

Tyler 23,480 23,692$ 100.90% 23,559$ 104.71% -3.81%

Victoria 64,930 52,182$ 80.37% 51,481$ 79.77% 0.60%

Totals thru June 30, 2011 867,040$ 865,084$ 99.77% 851,951$ 100.83% -1.06%

1,956$ 99.77%

2010-2011 2009-2010 DIFF(as of 06/30/2011) (as of 06/30/2010)



STATE CHARITIES GOAL

$10 per council member



State CharitiesWhy send council money to State?● State Council relies upon this money for their charities . ● Special Olympics

● Requests

Why not keep in our council – give to our Bishop?• By giving to State, we are giving to our diocese.• 30% is allocated to State for selected charities.• 70% is returned to Bishop for “his” designated charities.



• To Attain Charity• Promote Unity and Fraternity• Fundraising can encompass the areas of

• Church• Community• Council• Family• Youth• Membership Recruitment and Retention



Need a Fundraising Idea?State Charities Pin



Keys to Success!

• GRAND KNIGHTS & COUNCIL OFFICERS!

•YOU are the Leaders•YOU are the source of information•YOU must provide inspiration

State CharitiesKey Dates



• Quick Start Councils—achieve State Charity Goal by December 31, 2011

• Honor Roll Councils—achieve State Charity Goal by June 30, 2012



What is Special Olympics?



Special Olympics ProvidesSpecial Olympics Texas provides year-round opportunities for more than 40,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities to participate in sports and gain the confidence to achieve their goals.

21 sports (14 in the Greater Houston area).

More than 240 competitions annually.



What Do Volunteers Do?For the Athlete Certified Coach Chaperone Head of Delegation Unified Partners

For the Competitions Day-of-Event Volunteer Competition Director Local Coordinator Games Director Sports Director Official/Referee

For the Organization Committee Member (Area or State

Level) Board Members Fund Raising Training Managers/Directors Office Support

For Your Profession Public Relations Accounting/Finance Legal Medical



•Changes Lives•Changes Attitudes•Brings People Together•Shows We Care•Rewarding Experience•It’s Just Plain Fun!!!!!!!

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FUNDINGSUPREME COUNCIL

Partnership Profile with Special OlympicsForm 4584 – Due to Supreme January 31F/S Forms BookletFile ElectronicallySubmit regardless of activity$9,500 available to each jurisdiction

TSC received $6,500 – 2010 – 4th placeNOTE: Two councils with contributions/activity submitted past extended due date would have placed us in third place for an additional $1,000.

Sad Note: Only 29% of councils submitted the form!Texas State Council provides a grant of $22,000 (from 30%)



CHARLES “CHICK” O’ConnorMemorial Award

•Awarded to a Brother Knight for exceptional merit•The Award recognizes a Brother Knight for his exemplary contributions supporting Special Olympics Texas.•Leadership•Volunteering•Fundraising•Community Involvement



INFIRMED PRIESTS FUND

• Charity• Fraternalism• Security



INFIRMED PRIESTS

• TODAY94,500 Texas Members 1097 K of C License Plates

“ONE NATION UNDER GOD”

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• 2005 $12,270• 2006 $ 14,970• 2007 $ 17,370• 2008 $ 22,148• 2009 $ 29,700 (estimated)

• =$105,578 Total since Program started

15 DiocesesBefore Program$1000 per Diocese/year

After ProgramTotal Revenue divided bythe 15 Diocese ($24,000/15=$1,600)

INFIRMED PRIESTS



WHAT DOES IT COST?License Plate Cost = $30

$22 – Texas State Council (Infirmed Priest Fund)

$8 – Administrative Cost—State of Texas

True cost plates & tax deductible



HOW DO WE GET IT?Texas Dept. of Transportation Website

This link will be posted on the Texas State Websitetkofc.org

https://rts.texasonline.state.tx.us/NASApp/txdotrts/SpecialPlateOrderServlet?grpid=60&pltid=89





GRAND KNIGHTS & COUNCIL OFFICERSWe need you to:1. Help us increase the Infirmed Priests Fund2. Get a License Plate yourself3. Promote the License Plate Program to your

membership4. Use this program as incentive or award within

your council



CARDINAL MEDEIROS FUNDHonor Cardinal Humberto Medeiros

Brownsville Bishop (Texas State Chaplain 69/70)

THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING• Trust initiated 1981• Fellow program initiated 1998• $1000 Donation• Sustaining Member initiated 2006• $100 Installment Donations



Cardinal Medeiros FundThe Fund is invested, the INTEREST is used to

fund the Educational Grant Program.

• 17 Educational Grants awarded Yearly ($1000) 2 Squire Statewide and 1 Non-Squire/Diocese Disbursed each year

• 15 Catholic Schools Grants ($2000) Each Diocese receives $2000 each year in grants

For Catholic Schools at their discretion



Cardinal Medeiros FundWho is a Fellow?

• Anyone who donates $1000 • Could be one time payment

– Fellow receives plaque– Lapel Pin– Plaque at State Office

• Or, could pay in installments – Sustaining Members– 10 Payments of $100– Receives Lapel pin



Educational Grant Program

1 ea $1000 Grant per Diocese 2 ea $1000 Grants for Squires Applications due March 1, 2012 Council Per Capita must be Paid in Full Go to www.tkofc.org Download Forms Educational School Grant Application



Who is Eligible?• Knight / Dependant / Grandchild in good

standing in a Texas Council

• Can be used for: University, College, Technical School, Business School, or Seminary

See Grant Application for Specific Details



The committee evaluates the student applications.

Committee will meet in March 2012 Winners are approved at State Convention.

Educational Grant Program



STATE CHARITIES GOALSWe need to improve from last year’s efforts:1. 1 more percentage point in fundraising2. 1 more dollar for Special Olympics3. 1 more Form 45844. 1 more License Plate5. 1 more Cardinal Medeiros Fellow6. 1 more Educational Grant Application7. Improve at the Council, District and/or Diocesan

level.



Any questions?

COUNCIL GROWTHJIM WADEDirector

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2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCECOUNCIL GROWTH

THE VISIONESTABLISH A KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

PRESENCE IN EVERY CATHOLIC COMMUNITY

“THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING”ROUND TABLESNEW COUNCILSREACTIVATIONS

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THE TEAM

EVERY KNIGHT IN TEXAS IS A MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL GROWTH TEAM !

LEADERSHIP IS PROVIDED BY: GRAND KNIGHT

ASSIGNED DISTRICT DEPUTYDIOCESAN DEPUTY DIOCESAN COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT CHAIRMAN(DCDC)FIELD AGENTS AND GENERAL AGENT

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THE JOB POSITION OF DCDC CREATED BY THE

STATE DEPUTY & IS RESPONSIBLE FOR

ENSURING THE MAXIMUM # OF ROUND TABLES ARE ESTABLISHEDLEADING THE DIOCESAN TEAM TO ESTABLISH NEW COUNCILSDETERMINING IF A DORMANT COUNCIL CAN BE REACTIVATEDLEADING THE REACTIVATION TEAM IN THAT EFFORT

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EL PASO YOUR DIOCESAN COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT CHAIRMAN

IS VIC PORTILLO

LAST YEAR YOUR DIOCESE HAD 5 ROUND TABLES GRAND KNIGHT MUST FILE 2629 TO RE- ESTABLISH EACH YEAR MINIMUM # OF KNIGHTS NEEDED TO START ROUND TABLE IS ONE TEXAS GOAL: RE-ESTABLISH ALL BY 31 JULY

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FORT WORTH YOUR DIOCESAN COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT CHAIRMAN

IS BOYD BURRIS


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SAN ANTONIO YOUR DIOCESAN COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT CHAIRMEN

ARE JERRY JANECKA AND GEORGE TERRELL


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GAL/HOU YOUR DIOCESAN COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT CHAIRMEN

ARE DUKE MARASIGN & DAVID LEWIS


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CORPUS CHRISTI YOUR DIOCESAN COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT CHAIRMAN

IS LEO FARIAS


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TYLER YOUR DIOCESAN COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT CHAIRMAN

IS DAVID ZEIGLER


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BROWNSVILLE YOUR DIOCESAN COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT CHAIRMAN

IS ANDRES ESQUIVEL


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LAREDO YOUR DIOCESAN COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT CHAIRMAN

IS CARLOS RENE RAMIREZ


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BEAUMONT YOUR DIOCESAN COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT CHAIRMAN

IS PHIL CHAUVIN


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DALLAS YOUR DIOCESAN COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT CHAIRMAN

IS CHARLIE WALTER


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AUSTIN YOUR DIOCESAN COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT CHAIRMEN

ARE DON REAM AND KEVIN KENNEALLY


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SAN ANGELO YOUR DIOCESAN COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT CHAIRMAN

IS NORMAN DIERSCHKE


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VICTORIA YOUR DIOCESAN COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT CHAIRMAN

IS BOB LEACH


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AMARILLO YOUR DIOCESAN COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT CHAIRMAN

IS ____________


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LUBBOCKYOUR DIOCESAN COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT CHAIRMAN IS TIM BROWN


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THE WHYBENEFITS OF ROUND TABLES

TO THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR MEN TO BECOME KNIGHTS CONNECTS THE SMALLER COMMUNITY TO THE COUNCIL GIVES PHYSICAL AND MORAL SUPPORT TO THE PRIEST

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THE WHY CON’TBENEFITS OF ROUND TABLES

TO THE COUNCIL OPENS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR NEW MEMBERS CONNECTS THE COUNCIL TO THE SMALLER COMMUNITY PROVIDES NEW AVENUES FOR COUNCIL PROJECTS CREATES THE OPPORTUNITY TO STRENGTHEN THE COUNCIL

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CONGRATULATIONS EL PASO COUNCIL 7819 OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL WAS RE-ACTIVATED

WELCOME HOME

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CONGRATULATIONS FORT WORTH NEW COUNCIL 15320 GLEN ROSE COUNCIL 8347 CLEBURNE WAS RE-ACTIVATED

WELCOME HOME

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CONGRATULATIONS SAN ANTONIO NEW COUNCIL 15249 ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI ST PHILIP OF JESUS COUNCIL WAS RE-ACTIVATED

WELCOME HOME

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CONGRATULATIONS GAL/HOU NEW COUNCIL 15105 UNIVERSUTY OF HOUSTON NEW COUNCIL OUR LADY OF GRACE NEW COUNCIL ST FRANCES CABRINI

WELCOME HOME

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CONGRATULATIONS CORPUS CHRISTI NEW COUNCIL 15326 IN TAFT

WELCOME HOME

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CONGRATULATIONS TYLER NEW COUNCIL 15174 IN HOLLY LAKE RANCH

WELCOME HOME

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CONGRATULATIONS BROWNSVILLE NEW COUNCIL 15233 CHRIST THE KING NEW COUNCIL 15262 ST JOSEPH IN EDINBURG NEW COUNCIL ST ANTHONY IN MC ALLEN COUNCIL 12091 DONNA REACTIVATED

WELCOME HOME

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CONGRATULATIONS LAREDO NEW COUNCIL ST PETER THE APOSTLE

WELCOME HOME

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NEW COUNCILS & REACTIVATIONS COUNCIL MEMBERS, DD’S, DIOCESAN DEPUTIES & FIELD AGENTS; ALL ARE THE EYES & EARS TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL NEW COUNCILS

YOU PROVIDE FIRST KNOWLEDGE OF A PASTORS DESIRE FOR A COUNCIL

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NEW COUNCILS & REACTIVATIONS SHOULD INFORM DCDC IMMEDIATELY DCDC WILL MEET WITH THE PASTOR

THE DIOCESAN DEPUTY APPOINTS THE DISTRICT DEPUTY THE DCDC AND DD AND OTHERS WILL WORK IN HARMONY AS A TEAM

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NEW COUNCILS & REACTIVATIONS THE MAXIMUM TIME FROM APPROVAL OF PASTOR TO COMPLETION SHOULD BE LESS THAN 60 DAYS NEW MEMBERS SHOULD NOT BE PLACED IN ANOTHER COUNCIL TOTAL COOPERATION AND OPEN COMMUNICATION IS NECESSARY

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NEW COUNCILS & REACTIVATINS

REMEMBER THE GOAL IS TO GIVE THE “GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING”

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A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY EXISTS IN TEXAS

A LARGE NUMBER OF SPANISH SPEAKING CATHOLIC COMMUNITIES PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE A ROUND TABLE WITHIN OUR OWN PARISH ABILITY TO CREATE A SPANISH SPEAKING COUNCIL AN UNDER DEVELOPED ASSET

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TOOLS AVAILABLE IN SPANISH MOST OF THE ADVERTISING POSTERS INFORMATIONAL BROUCHERS DVD’S ALL FORMS FOR NEW MEMBERS TWO CERTIFIED SPANISH DEGREE TEAMS CRUZ HINOJOSA SPANISH CHAIRMAN

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“WE HAVE A MORAL OBLIGATIONTO OFFER EVERY PRACTICAL CATHOLICMAN THE OPORTUNITY TO JOIN THE

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS” SUPREME KNIGHT CARL ANDERSON

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IT STANDS TO REASON THAT WE HAVEAN EVEN GREATER OBLIGATION

TO OFFER EACH CATHOLIC COMMUNITYA COUNCIL OR ROUND TABLE WHERE A

MAN CAN BECOME A KNIGHT

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FINAL THOUGHTSTHE COUNCIL GROWTH TEAM IS

DEDICATED TO REALIZING THE VISION OF FATHER MICHAEL J. MC GIVNEY

IT TAKES ALL OF US WORKING TOGETHER TO MAKE THAT HAPPEN

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COMMUNICATIONSTERRY FRUGE’

DIRECTOR

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COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEEDirector Terry Fruge HumbleAwards Bill Sullivan HoustonForms Ernie Arredondo Houston

Carl Bernal San AntonioPresentations Paul Bettge Lake JacksonPublications Mark Johnson GeorgetownStar Tracker Alvin Springgate Corpus ChristiFS Trainers Pete Muceus Sugar Land Craig Modrzynski Carrollton Robert Hernandez San Marcos

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Financial Secretary TrainingFS Classes

GOAL Minimum of one training class in each Diocese every yearWe now have three trainers in the State CouncilTo schedule a class contact your Diocesan DeputyInternet connectivity is best for the class but not requiredThe class covers the fundamentals, Member Management and Online Billing.


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Financial Secretary Training2012 Audit Form Change

If the council uses Member Management they can skip the Schedule A section

X


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Financial Secretary Training990 tax form

115 Texas Councils, Assemblies and Chapters; 3 Home Associations and 1 Ladies Auxiliary Lost Tax Exempt Status!!!!

Each unit should seek the assistance of a CPA or tax attorney to handle these matters. If a unit does not have either, you may contact the Audit Committee Chair:

Brother Knight Roy Rabenaldt, a CPA at Dunn & Dill CPAs, P.C. by phone at 972-485-5333 or by email at [email protected] for further assistance.


COMMUNICATIONS

mailto:[email protected]

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Financial Secretary Training990 tax form

•Every Council and Assembly needs to have their own EIN.•This EIN number must be filed with the Supreme Advocate to be on the Group IRS exemption.•Every Council and Assembly must file a 990 (N,EZ or Full) tax form

EVERY YEAR!•Failure to file will result in the loss of the tax exemption, tax liabilities, and penalties .•Several Councils have lost their tax exemption status and have tax issues in Texas currently (These DD’s and councils have already been contacted and notified).


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Financial Secretary Training


990 TAX FORM NEW RULES FOR 2011•If your Council or Assembly has income under $50,000 you can file the 990-N. (Used to be under $25,000)•If your gross receipts are less than $200,000 and your assets are less than $500,000 you can file the 990-EZ form OR the full 990.•If your gross income is over $200,000 and you have assets over $500,000 you have to file the full 990 form.•See the Supreme May 2010 Memorandum for more details on the completion of these forms

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Texas Knight Newspaper & tkofc.org website!

Official Publications of Texas State CouncilThe Texas Knight is the Official Journal of the Knights of Columbus in Texas. It is published by the Texas State Council. Every council is asked to share the Good News of the Knights of Columbus with our brother knights. We need your articles. Please send pictures and articles about fund-raising, youth, recruitment, charity, fraternal, spiritual and all activities that would be of interest to our brother knights in Texas. We publish everything we can so if you don’t see it in the current issue, look for it in the next issue or on the State Website www.tkofc.org! Spread the Good News, Join us at www.tkofc.org.Requirements: Typed articles are appreciated. Photos should be sharp and captioned. Emailed articles and photos are appreciated.

Deadlines: July 15, 2011 and September 26, 2011Address for Articles and Photos:

Mark JohnsonEditor Texas Knight707 Harbor Drive

Georgetown, TX 78628(512) 851-8000

Email: [email protected]


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www.tkofc.orgFront Page Features

• Streamlined menu system• Easy Registration/Login• Universal Site Search• Featured News Section• State Deputy Message• Complete Star Guide (Program Manual), the council Bible• Linking Banners• Syndicated News• Photo Section• Newsletter, Forms (State & Supreme), Files Downloads


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Tkofc.org Front Page


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How to Register and Login

SUB-TITLE

• Go to the top right and Select Register• Complete Registration Form• After Registration New Member will receive an email confirmation• Select the emailed link and login (it is suggested that you select the Auto-

login option)


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Overview Section

• Our History• Email Addresses for State Officers• Email Addresses for various assistants


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Star Guide/Program Manual

• Complete information for each Council about the Texas State Council Programs for the current fraternal year

• Each Section when selected has a drop-down of Articles from Each Team


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How Do I Submit a news/announcement/event/

newsletter download?

Select the• Fill out the Submission Form• The staff will review and post within 24 hours

or less• Or you can just email it to us using the email

link and we’ll do it for you!


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WHAT’S IN DOWNLOADS?

• SUPREME FORMS• TEXAS STATE COUNCIL FORMS• STATE PUBLICATIONS• COUNCIL NEWSLETTERS• ASSEMBLY NEWSLETTERS


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HOW DO I FIND SOMETHING?

• We have implemented a powerful site search engine to help you find something specific, simply type in what you are looking for (top right).


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Conclusion (Finally)

• Register and Login• Explore the huge amount of information that is

available about the Texas State Council• Read the Catholic News• Read the Prayers/Announcement/Events• Post Council/District/Diocese & State activities• Participate and grow our Fraternity• Enjoy!


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FOURTH DEGREE



MASTERS OF THE FOURTH DEGREE

DISTRICT 1 PETER TANDISTRICT 2 GREGORY TATUMDISTRICT 3 MARK HASSELGRAVEDISTRICT 4 JAVIER CABELLODISTRICT 5 MARIO CORREADISTRICT 6 PHIL LEIBOWITZDISTRICT 7 GARY HOEFFKEN



COLOR CORPS DRILL MANUALAPPROVED BY VOTE OF SUPREME BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OCTOBER 4, 2008



ALL OF US TOOK A PLEDGE TO OBEY THE LAWS AND RULES OF THE ORDER AND THAT INCLUDES THE RULES REGARDING

FOURTH DEGREE REGALIA AS SPELLED OUT IN THE DRILL MANUAL!

ALL 4th DEGREE MEMBERS DRESS THE SAME TO REFLECT OUR PRINCIPLE OF UNITY!

WHY IS UNIFORMITY IMPORTANT?



any appointed official representing the State of Texas will be ANYaskedto resign if

he blatantly refuses to comply with the rules of the 4th degree

OFFICIAL REGALIA OF THE 4TH DEGREE & COLOR CORPS

A QUOTE FROM STATE DEPUTY TONY HERRETH:

ANY APPOINTED OFFICIAL REPRESENTING THE STATE OF

TEXAS WILL BE ASKED TO RESIGN IF HE BLATANTLY

REFUSES TO COMPLY WITH THE RULES OF THE 4TH DEGREE!



SCHEDULED 4TH DEGREE EXEMPLIFICATIONS

DISTRICT DATE LOCATION 1 Sat. September 10, 2011 Houston 2 Sat. August 20, 2011 New Braunfels 3 Sat. October 1, 2011 Irving 4 Sat. October 8, 2011 Corpus Christi

Sat. December 10, 2011 Laredo 5 Sat. March 24, 2012 El Paso 6 Sat. October 1, 2011 Georgetown

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STAR COUNCILS

LONE STAR AWARD FOREXCELLENCE

WHAT IS OUR MAIN GOAL?


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STAR COUNCIL REQUIREMENTS1. FILE FORM 365 (PROGRAM PERSONNEL) BY AUGUST 1 2. FILE FORM 1728 (FRATERNAL SURVEY) BY JANUARY 313. FILE FORM SP-7 (COLUMBIAN AWARD) BY JUNE 304. PAY SUPREME PER CAPITA BY DUE DATES5. ATTAIN 7% NET GAIN IN MEMBERSHIP6. ATTAIN 2.5% NET GAIN IN INSURANCE MEMBERSHIP7. NEW REQUIREMENT BEGINNING IN 2011-2012

FRATERNAL YEAR – Council must conduct, host, or participate in 4 First Degrees during Fraternal Year.

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BEING A STAR COUNCIL MEANS FULFILLING THE STATED PURPOSE OF THE ORDER AND

HELPING TO ATTAIN THE VISION OF OUR FOUNDER

THE FIRST KNIGHT - THE VENERABLE SERVANT OF GOD

FATHER MICHAEL J. McGIVNEY

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LONE STAR AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE

WIN STAR COUNCIL AWARD

FILE FORM 185 BY JUNE 30

MEET STATE CHARITY GOAL

PAY STATE PER CAPITA

SEAT DELEGATE AT STATE CONVENTION


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LSAFE WITH DISTINCTIONWIN STAR COUNCIL AWARD

FILE FORM 185 BY JUNE 30

MEET STATE CHARITY GOAL BY 12/31

PAY STATE PER CAPITA BY 12/31

SEAT TWO DELEGATES @ CONVENTION

HAVE AN ACTIVE FIRST DEGREE TEAM OR A MEMBER OF YOUR COUNCIL WITH A SPEAKINGPART ON AN ACTIVE FIRST DEGREE TEAM

ACTIVE TEAM MEANS AT LEAST 2 DEGREES

DURING THE YEAR ANDCERTIFIED!


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SUPREME PER CAPITASUPREME PER CAPITA IS $3.50 PER MEMBER EACH YEARYOU ARE NOT BILLED FOR HONORARY LIFE & DISABLED MEMBERSCATHOLIC ADVERTISING FEE IS $1.00 PER MEMBER EACH YEARFIRST HALF BILLED IN JULY WITH PAYMENT DUE BY 10/10 SECOND HALF BILLED IN JANUARY WITH PAYMENT DUE BY 4/10DUES YOU COLLECT MUST BE USED TO PAY PER CAPITA FIRST

PAY YOUR PER CAPITA ON TIME!AVOID SUSPENSION!


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STATE PER CAPITA

PAY YOUR STATE PER CAPITA ON TIME SO YOU CAN PARTICIPATE IN STATE FUNCTIONS

STATE PER CAPITA IS $8.00 PER MEMBER EACH YEARNOT BILLED FOR HONORARY LIFE & DISABLED MEMBERSCREDITS ISSUED FOR HONORARY & INACTIVE MEMBERSSTATE COUNCIL WILL BILL IN JULY WITH PAYMENT DUE BY 3/1 DUES COLLECTED MUST FIRST BE USED TO PAY PER CAPITASUPREME + STATE PER CAPITA IS A TOTAL OF $12.50 PER YEAR


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FORMS FOR STAR COUNCIL AND LSAFE

FORMS 185 (Officers), 365 (Program Personnel), 1728 (Survey), AND SP-7 (Columbian Award) CAN BE FOUND IN THE STAR GUIDE

CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE STATE WEB SITE (www.tkofc.org)

CAN BE FILED ON-LINE AT www.kofc.org

CAN BE FILED BY USING MEMBER MANAGEMENT

ALSO IN THE COUNCIL’S REPORT FORM BOOKLET



http://www.kofc.org/

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FRATERNAL BENEFITSOUR LOCAL AGENCY

KNOW YOUR GENERAL AGENT AND FIELD AGENT(S) PERSONALLY - HAVE HIS CELL PHONE # AND OFFICE #

BE A STRONG ADVOCATE OF THE PROGRAM

ENSURE AGENT IS AT COUNCIL MEETINGS

LEAD BY EXAMPLE – BE AN INSURANCE MEMBER!!!

PROTECT OUR PROGRAM – ENSURE THERE ARE NO BANNED ADS!!!


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OFFICE OF THE SUPREME ADVOCATECouncil publications are prohibited from accepting advertisements that are directly or indirectly related to the sale of commercial life insurance. This prohibition extends to advertisements by individual insurance agents who sell life insurance as well as to advertisements by commercial life insurance companies. This rule does not prevent Knights of Columbus fraternal publications from accepting ads or running stories on such types of insurance as property, fire & casualty which are not provided by the Knights of Columbus.


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OFFICE OF THE SUPREME ADVOCATE

Section 162.24 of the by-laws of the Knights of Columbus prohibits any member or officer of a council from using his title or membership in the Knights of Columbus to promote the sale of any life insurance, annuity, or long term care insurance product other than those issued by the Knights of Columbus. The name, emblem, member’s affiliation with the KC’s or anything connected with the KC’s should never be used to promote any insurance products other than those issued by the Knights of Columbus.


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GRAND KNIGHT TRAINING

Grand Knight Training is available on the Supreme Council web site for all to review and train with at their own pace at:

http://www.kofc.org/un/en/officers/handbook/

http://www.kofc.org/un/en/resources/officers/financialsecretary.pdf

The Financial Secretary Handbook is available on-line at the following address:


FINANCIAL SECRETARY TRAINING

http://www.kofc.org/ddtrainingmodule




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STARS THE MISSION OF EVERY GRAND KNIGHT AND

EVERY COUNCIL OFFICER……

TO BOLDLY LEAD THEIR COUNCILSWHERE THEY HAVE NEVER BEEN BEFORE!

EVERY COUNCIL SHOULD BE ON A…….

THE ULTIMATE GOAL


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WELCOME TO YOUR 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE

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