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Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity
If your council has not yet submitted its 2007 Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity (#1728) please do so immediately. The vital information gathered from these forms shows how deeply the Knights of Columbus serves our communities and the Church. Complete the form, available through the link above or in the Council Report Forms Booklet (#1436), and submit it to Department of Fraternal Services as soon as possible.

Go for the Star!
During this final push towards the end of the fraternal year on June 30, 2008,  make sure that your council has achieved the requirements to qualify for the Father McGivney, Founders’, Columbian and Star Council Awards.

We’re Targeting Outstanding Recruiters
There are great recruiters out there, people who are passionate to share their love of the Knights of Columbus with qualified Catholic men by asking them to join. The stories of these outstanding recruiters are the stories we want to share with all of our members. To do this, we need your help. We’re asking you to submit stories -- of recruitment success, details of proven strategies that your council uses, and unique recruitment ideas that have helped your council grow -- to us for possible use in Supreme Council publications. What we need from you is your council name and number, the outstanding recruiter’s name (a council officer, Knight, spouse, priest, or anyone who has helped to grow our Order), a color photograph, contact information (phone number, e-mail address), and a brief description of the recruitment accomplishments. Our staff will follow up on those stories that we decide to utilize. Send this information to Fraternal Services, Spotlight on Membership, 1 Columbus Plaza, New Haven, CT 06510-3326. If you have any questions on this initiative please phone 203-752-4264, or e-mail fraternalservices@kofc.org.

New DD Quarterly Incentive!
District Deputies who report at least three First Degree exemplifications between April 1 and June 30, 2008, will be entered into a drawing for one of 10 K of C Formal Dress  Prizes." Each set contains a K of C watch and a cufflinks and stud set. First Degrees must be reported to the Supreme Council office by July 15 on the Degree Exemplification Report Form (#450) in order to qualify. If the district deputy qualifies in each of the quarterly contests during the 125th anniversary celebration he will be entered into a drawing for the grand prize a trip for two to the Supreme Council convention in Quebec City, August 5-7, 2008.

Special Quarterly Incentive!
For councils that recruit five (5) new members gross between April 1 and June 30, 2008, the grand knight of record will be entered into a drawing for one of 10 "K of  C Formal Dress sets." Each set contains a K of C watch and a cufflink and stud set. If the grand knight qualifies in each of the quarterly contests during the 125th anniversary celebration he will be entered into a drawing for the grand prize a trip for two to the Supreme Council convention in Quebec City, August 5-7, 2008.

‘In Solidarity with Pope Benedict XVI’
The Knights of Columbus Special Incentive Program honoring Pope Benedict XVI through a program tied to membership recruitment and prayer will continue through the end of the fraternal year. (Photo Credit: CNS photo/Tony Gentile, Reuters )

Podcasting the Kingdom
The Catholic Information Service of the Knights of Columbus has produced a podcast version of the popular Luke E. Hart catechism course. The Luke E. Hart series, written by Professor Peter Kreeft, gives an introduction to the Catechism of the Catholic Church in 30 easy-to-read booklets. Now you can listen to them on your computer! Or you can download each program to your iPod or other mp3 player, so that you can listen while driving or jogging. You can subscribe to these podcasts on iTunes. To listen to these programs, go to www.kofc.org/cispodcasts. Now there are three easy ways of learning about your Catholic faith: order a free copy of a booklet from the CIS Web site, www.kofc.org/cis, read it on the same Web site, or listen to at www.kofc.org/cispodcasts.

FS Forms Online
Forms relating to the position of financial secretary, including the evaluation, application, and nomination forms, are now available online in the “Reports Online” section of the Order’s Web site. These forms are accessible to grand knights, district deputies and state officers (including executive secretaries and state new council development chairmen). Grand knights, financial secretaries and district deputies who haven’t registered user accounts for “Reports Online” can do so by going to www.kofc.org/registrationQA. To register for Reports Online you will need an invitation code which you should have received through the mail. If you have not received an invitation code please contact the customer service department at 1-(800) 380-9995. Forms can be found by using the “Forms” link on the left side of this page. There is no need to register an account to submit forms.

Training Success as a Grand Knight
The grand knight is the highest ranking elected officer of his council. When he is successful in completing the duties of this office, his council will move forward and thrive. To assist grand knights in implementing their duties and adding an important page to the history of our Order, the Supreme Council is proud to make available this comprehensive training module. It was created to provide uniformity to the training message that our council leaders receive. Grand knights can view this training production at their own pace and utilize the information in it to guide them in their duties as council leaders.

District Deputy’s Success Starts With Training
For anyone to be successful at a job, he needs to be properly trained in all facets of his position. The Supreme Council is proud to announce a comprehensive training module for district deputies. It was created to provide uniformity to the training message that our district leaders receive. A DVD of the training module was recently mailed to every district deputy and is now available for district deputies to train and review at their own pace.

Retaining Members Important to Council Health
The growth of the Knights of Columbus depends not only on recruiting new members, but also on retaining current ones. These retention efforts for new members begin once he joins the Order. In addition efforts must be made to retain current members and to keep them enthusiastic about the Order. Use the link above to access information on starting your council's membership retention efforts.

Recruitment Strategies for Success
Recruiting new members is essential to the continued growth and well-being of your council and the Order. Offering a man membership in the Knights of Columbus gives him the opportunity to improve his own life and his community. Membership allows him to experience the fraternal bond that Knights share while growing closer to his family and his faith. For your council's recruiting efforts to succeed, you need to devise a plan of action and follow through on it. Use the above link to access ideas and materials to help your recruitment efforts, to keep our Order growing and strong, and to give every qualified man the opportunity to become a Knight of Columbus.

Knights of Columbus Essay Contest
As Knights, it is our obligation to fight for the Church; it is of paramount importance to strengthen the foundation of Catholic principles and teachings in the hearts and minds of the youth. The Order encourages all councils and assemblies to sponsor the Knights of Columbus Essay Contest at Catholic schools in their communities. The essay contest is a creative way to encourage young people to become citizens who are firmly grounded in the Faith.

Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge
The Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge, is designed for players to demonstrate the most basic of soccer skills — the penalty kick. The Soccer Challenge is open to all boys and girls in your community, ages 10-14. The contest will take place on the council, district, regional, state, and international levels.

Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship
The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship is a great way to provide entertainment and enjoyment for the young people in your community. To sponsor a competition, all your council needs is the Free Throw Championship Kit, a couple of basketballs, a hoop and a bunch of kids. It is a great way to get out into the public and introduce the Order to your community — while providing youths with a rewarding activity that yields a chance for local, state or provincial, and international recognition.

Substance Abuse Awareness Poster Contest
Each year, councils throughout our Order participate in the Knights of Columbus Substance Abuse Awareness Poster Contest to help make young people in their communities aware of the dangers of the abuse of drugs and alcohol, to give a positive outlook for children to embrace, and to help carry them through the peer pressure to use alcohol and drugs. The posters’ thought-provoking visuals and slogans send the message that drugs and alcohol are not the way to go.

Reports Online Q and A
This article will help Officers understand how they receive access to Reports Online. All Officers and Chairman should continue to use the "Forms" link on this page to access forms that they need to submit to the Supreme Council.

10 Keys to Success
Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson shared his "10 Keys to Success" at the annual state deputies meeting in New Haven, and says they're just as important to grand knights and district deputies as they are to state deputies.

Promote Knights of Columbus Insurance
Council officers serve their members well by promoting the Order's insurance program at every opportunity, working closely with your general and field agent to make sure your members are fully aware of the outstanding products offered.