Resources For Council Revitalization

Leadership

Training

These on-demand training sessions will provide you with the information, tips and best practices you need to take steps toward the revitalization of your council.

Affiliate Member Procedures
Attend Live/View On Demand Webinars
Completing the Report of Officers Chosen for the Term and the Service Program Personnel Report Forms
Council Officer Succession Planning
Creating and Using Council Budgets
Fraternal Year Transition Tips for Councils
Guidelines for Conducting Council Meetings
Managing the Safe Environment Program
Member Billing Basics
Member Management Basics
Membership Record Management
Navigating Council Forms
Officers' Desk Reference
Online Tools & Resources
Preparing For and Conducting Council Elections
Producing Council Dues Assessments & Membership Cards
Working With Your Pastor

Forms

The following forms are necessary to keep your council up to date in reporting officer and director roles, council assets and transactions, and FBE participation. All these forms must be completed to make your council eligible to win the Star Council Award.

Application for Appointment as Financial Secretary (#101)
Fraternal Benefits Event Council Report (#11077)
Nomination for Appointment as Financial Secretary (#103)
Report of Officers Elected for the Term (#185)
Semiannual Council Audit (#1295) [Due 2/15]
Semiannual Council Audit (#1295) [Due 8/15]
Service Program Personnel Report (#365)

Resources

These resources provide valuable information for council leaders to assist you in planning meetings, programs and activities.

Affiliate List Submission Process (#11729)
Charter, Constitution, and Laws of the Knights of Columbus
Fraternal Excellence Guide (#11619)
Fraternal Leader Advisory - Monthly Issues Archive
Fraternal Planner (#5033)
Officers Online Access Table (#11208)
Protocol, Meetings, and Ceremonials (#11620)
New Council Leadership FAQ (#11711)

Fraternal Video Library

These short How-to videos give step-by-step instructions on completing common council tasks.

Member Management/Member Billing

Recruitment

Training

These on-demand training sessions contain valuable information, tips and best practices for recruiting new members for your council.

Conducting Activity Drives
Conducting Church Drives
Conducting In-Person Exemplifications
Council Membership Growth
Enhancing Member Experience
Introducing Families to the Knights
Membership Retention
Recruitment Strategies
Transitioning From Online to Council Membership

Resources

These resources will aid you in your recruitment efforts.

Point the World to Jesus Christ (#11586)
Elevator Speech Card & Best Practices Guide (#11141)
Twenty-Four Hours Can Change Your Life (#10099)
Why You Should Become a Knight (#10100)

Fraternal Video Library

These short How-to videos give step-by-step instructions on completing the member join process.

Activity

Training

These on-demand training sessions offer valuable information, tips and best practices for planning programs and activities for your council, which will engage current members and increase your council’s visibility, attracting new members.

Best Practices for Council Fundraising
Advertising Council Events
Completing the Columbian Award Application
Cor
Council Annual Program Planning
Engaging Members
Public Relations and Publicity

Forms

The Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity and award forms must be completed yearly, by their due dates.

Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity (#1728) [Due 1/31]
Columbian Award Application (#SP-7) [Due 6/30]
Fraternal Program Report Form (#10784) [As Needed]

Resources

Use these guides to plan programs, work with your pastor to implement them, and then make the community aware of your council’s activity. The Council Account brochure outlines an additional way to optimize your council’s charitable output.

Faith in Action Guidebook (#10907)
KCCF: Council Account Brochure (#11204)
Public Relations and Publicity Guide (#2235)
Working With Your Pastor (#10999)

Fraternal Video Library

These short How-to videos give step-by-step instructions on running a successful program and using the Fraternal Programs Report Form to record your progress toward completing the Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity.