2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE1 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL.

2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE1 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL

Bobb Mahrer DIRECTOR I Am My Brothers Keeper 2011 - 2012 MEMBERSHIP 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 2 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL

MEMBERSHIP www.mahrer.us Membership Presentations Membership Forms Education and Training www.tkofc.org This presentation can be found at: 3 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 3

MEMBERSHIP TEAM MEMBERSHIP.............. 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 Mahrer Brad Meyer Rich Moken Mike Gallagher Tony Gutierrez Clarence Fey Ed Glisky* Larry Ermis* Patricio Sanchez Vincent Tunzi George Huseman Joe Suchecki Ricardo Moreno* 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 4 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL

MEMBERSHIP YEEEEEEEEEEEEE HAAAAAAAAAAAA WE DID IT !!! THANK YOU !!! 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 5 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL

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 #1 If youre not the lead dog, the view never changes. 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 6 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL

MEMBERSHIP 2010-2011 Texas Membership Report by Diocese Source: Supreme Council Report 07/01/2011 Diocese Members 07/01/2010 State Goal YTD Gain % Gain YTD Loss YTD Net AMARILLO Appelhans 1,9471006161.0%457 AUSTIN***11,88867556683.9%227339 BEAUMONT McLendon 3,153125182145.6%16166 BROWNSVILLE Oaks 3,862250370148.0%28342 CORPUS CHRISTI4,87031015750.6%38119 DALLAS Scott 9,391600641106.8%225416 EL PASO De Rosso 2,286150168112.0%28140 FORT WORTH8,49960047679.3%188288 GAL-HOUSTON***20,0271,0901,091100.1%233858 LAREDO Medellin 1,5661058177.1%1566 LUBBOCK Markusen 1,7431006060.0%30 SAN ANGELO Piwonka 2,96116012175.6%4081 SAN ANTONIO***12,08977067487.5%239435 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 7 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL

MEMBERSHIP 2010-2011 Texas Membership Report by Diocese Source: Supreme Council Report 07/01/2011 Diocese Members 07/01/2010 State Goal YTD Gain % Gain YTD Loss YTD Net TYLER Elliott 2,520155158101.9%8771 VICTORIA Kulcak 6,68821017683.8%23153 TOTAL93,4905,4004,98292.3%1,4213,561 AUSTIN North Atkins 5,45631021368.7%58155 AUSTIN South Harris 6,43236535396.7%169184 GAL-HOU SE Butler 9,319507523103.2%74449 GAL-HOU NW Vasquez 10,70858356897.4%159409 SAN ANT West Daly 4,391280287102.5%103184 SAN ANT East Escamilla 7,69849038779.0%136251 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 8 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL

MEMBERSHIP NEW SUPREME THEME 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 9 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL

MEMBERSHIP NEW SUPREME GOAL MEMBERSHIP 365 1 new member from every council every month 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 10 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL

MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT GOAL for 2011-2012 New State Goal 5,400 Knights of Columbus MEMBERSHIP Experience of a Lifetime 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 11 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL

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 Columbus MEMBERSHIP Experience of a Lifetime 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 12 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL

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 Its not about the numbers 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 13 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL

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 Columbus MEMBERSHIP Experience of a Lifetime 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 14 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL

RECRUITMENT Recruitment Goals for 2011-2012 by Diocesan Deputy DIOCESEJULAU SE POCNODE JA N FE BMAAPMA JU NYTD AMARILLO56819887910 100 AUSTIN - SOUTH2224303330 273334 35366 AUSTIN - NORTH1820262826 2328 30309 BEAUMONT8810 912 125 BROWNSVILLE1416212321 1923 250 CORPUS CHRISTI1720262825262329 310 DALLAS3440505550514555 600 EL PASO910121312 14 150 FORT WORTH34405055 514555 600 GALV/HOUSTON - NW3540525852 4857 622 GALV/HOUSTON - SE2631404240 3443 468 LAREDO56810998 105 LUBBOCK66988889910 100 SAN ANGELO1011131413 121415 160 SAN ANTONIO - EAST2631404239 3644 477 SAN ANTONIO - WEST1820242825 2227 293 TYLER811131413 14 155 VICTORIA1213171917 161920 210 TOTAL307353448489448451407495499500 5035400 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 15 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL

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. 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 16 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL

RECRUITMENT Recruitment INCENTIVE The BIG 555 DEAL Jul / Aug / Sep JULY 5 Fridays 5 Saturdays 5 Sundays AUGUST 5 Mondays 5 Tuesdays 5 Wednesdays SEPTEMBER 5 Thursdays 5 Fridays 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 17 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL

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 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 18 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE 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 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 19 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL

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? 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 20 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL

RECRUITMENT Recruitment APPROACH 5-5-5 Top 5 Excuses Given 1.Its just a bunch of old guys. 2.Maybe later when my children are older. 3.I am way too busy. 4.I dont attend church regularly. 5.I am not a Catholic. 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 21 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL

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. 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 22 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL

RECRUITMENT Recruitment ADMISSIONS PROCESS 1.Present application to Grand Knight 2.File the application with the Financial Secretary 3.Notify the Field Agent 4.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 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 23 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL

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 CDs Form 100s MEMBERSHIP 365 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 24 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL

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 MEMBERSHIP 365 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 25 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL

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 Knights of Columbus MEMBERSHIP Experience of a Lifetime MEMBERSHIP 365 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 26 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL

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 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 27 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL

MEMBERSHIP 365 Utilize Supreme Recruitment Materials Pamphlets Videos Posters Flyers Knights of Columbus MEMBERSHIP Experience of a Lifetime MEMBERSHIP 365 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 28 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL

ALL COUNCILS ACTIVE 2010-2011 Texas Membership Report All Councils Active Source: Supreme Council Report 07/01/2011 DIOCESE NUMBER OF COUNCILS NUMBER OF COUNCILS RECRUITING COUNCILS NOT RECRUITING PERCENT COUNCILS RECRUITING AMARILLO22121055% AUSTIN90801089% BEAUMONT2824486% BROWNSVILL47272057% COR CHRISTI57302753% EL PASO35251071% DALLAS5248492% FORT WORTH56451180% Knights of Columbus MEMBERSHIP Experience of a Lifetime 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 29 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL

ALL COUNCILS ACTIVE 2010-2011 Texas Membership Report All Councils Active Source: Supreme Council Report 07/01/2011 DIOCESE NUMBER OF COUNCILS NUMBER OF COUNCILS RECRUITING COUNCILS NOT RECRUITING PERCENT COUNCILS RECRUITING GAL-HOU1211021984% LAREDO23111248% LUBBOCK2213959% SAN ANGELO3216 50% SAN ANTONIO101802179% TYLER3123874% VICTORIA3225778% TOTAL74956118875% Knights of Columbus MEMBERSHIP Experience of a Lifetime 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 30 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL

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 100s to Supreme Target those councils that are not recruitment active Knights of Columbus MEMBERSHIP Experience of a Lifetime 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 31 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL

COLLEGE COUNCILS COUNDISTCOLLEGE / LOCATION 07/01/10 MEM GAINLOSS 07/01/11 NET 10600167University of Texas Pan Am, Edinburg30000 10624117Texas A&M University, College Station278471166 10790104Stephen F. Austin U., Nacogdoches45909 12409116University of Texas, Austin78707 12445021St. Thomas More College, Fort Worth21000 13523028Assumption Seminary, San Antonio83190 13577111Baylor University, Waco11419613 13940051University of St. Thomas, Houston147180 14426200Texas Tech University, Lubbock84100 14789022University of North Texas, Denton46120 14872076University of Dallas, Irving48817 15105051University of Houston, HoustonNEW Total Gain = 149 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 32 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL

COLLEGE COUNCILS TSC College Knights Conference - May 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 33 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL

RETENTION Membership Retention The objective is Retention not 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 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 34 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL

RETENTION Membership Retention - Suspension Two Forms are Required (1 of 2) Form 1845 Notice of Intend to Suspend 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 35 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL

RETENTION Membership Retention - Suspension Two Forms are Required (2 of 2) Form TX-1845-A Texas Membership Conservation Form Rev July 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 36 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL

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 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 37 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL

CEREMONIALS First Degrees a.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 submitted by the GK or FS 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 38 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL

CEREMONIALS First Degrees continued c.Reading of parts is now allowed - CD provides recording of Chancellor and DGK d.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 Supreme e.Team Certification - team cannot be certified unless parts are memorized - only the District Deputy can certify a team 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 39 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL

SUPREME THEME 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 40 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL

41 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE INSURANCE

Dennis Stark CHAIRMAN Knights of Columbus TEXAS STATE COUNCIL DIOCESAN SUMMER MEETING 2011FOOTBALL SWEEPSTAKES49

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME COLLEGE FOOTBALL? DIOCESAN SUMMER MEETING 2011FOOTBALL SWEEPSTAKES50

LETS REVIEW WHAT & WHY Knights of Columbus TEXAS STATE COUNCIL DIOCESAN SUMMER MEETING 2011FOOTBALL SWEEPSTAKES51 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 '10Dec. 29, '107 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 $ 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 Knights of Columbus TEXAS STATE COUNCIL DIOCESAN SUMMER MEETING 2011FOOTBALL SWEEPSTAKES52DIOCESAN SUMMER MEETING 201152

Memb.CouponsEst. Sales 20092009 Sales Diocese1-Jul-10Sold byProfit byProfit perCouponsProfit per Diocese Memb./Dioc. SoldMemb. 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 FOOTBALL SWEEPSTAKES DIOCESAN SUMMER MEETING 2011 53

WHATS NEW? 32 DIVISION 1 COLLEGE TEAMS, NOT NFL 8 WEEK SCHEDULE STARTING OCTOBER 11 SAME AMOUNT OF TOTAL MONEY TOP WINNER INCREASED TO $500 MORE WINNERS PER WEEK IMPORTANT RETURN DATE FOR TICKET STUBS AND MONEY IS SEPTEMBER 16, 2011 !! Knights of Columbus TEXAS STATE COUNCIL DIOCESAN SUMMER MEETING 2011FOOTBALL SWEEPSTAKES54

OVER 100 IN-STORE COUPONS, ON-LINE COUPONS, SPECIAL SALES OFFERS, Etc. CHECK OUT RESTARUANT.COM Knights of Columbus TEXAS STATE COUNCIL DIOCESAN SUMMER MEETING 2011FOOTBALL SWEEPSTAKES55

RESTAURANT.COM $25 GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR ONLY $5 (3) $25 CERTIFICATES FOR ONLY $10 IN OTHER WORDS, BUY 2 GET 1 FREE OR 3 COSTING ONLY $3.33 EACH HUGE SAVINGS FOR MEMBERS!!!! Knights of Columbus TEXAS STATE COUNCIL DIOCESAN SUMMER MEETING 2011FOOTBALL SWEEPSTAKES56

Chairman: Dennis Stark Advisor: Joe Marusik Bob Sollars: Brownsville,, Corpus Christi, Laredo & Victoria Chico Montes: Galveston-Houston & Beaumont Don Ream: Austin and San Antonio Jerry Engler: Amarillo, El Paso, Lubbock & San Angelo Mike Connole: Fort Worth, Dallas & Tyler Knights of Columbus TEXAS STATE COUNCIL DIOCESAN SUMMER MEETING 2011FOOTBALL SWEEPSTAKES57

2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAMS 58 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL JOE TORRES Director

59 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL Pro-Life Chairman Tom J. Clark Garland Family Chairman Joe Naderer Corpus Christi Columbian Squires Chairman Larry Prather Harker Heights Vocations Chairman Tom Watters, Sr. Irving Youth Chairman Jesse Aguilar San Antonio Wheelchair Chairman Sam Szalwinski San Antonio Athletic Chairman Daryl Entrop Temple State Programs Team 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAMS

60 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAMS

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 61 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAMS 24 ACTIVITIES 4 EACH IN 6 DIFFERENT AREAS OR 6 ACTIVITIES TARGETED SPECIFICALLY BY SUPREME COUNCIL

62 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 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 15 th 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) 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAMS

63 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 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 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAMS

64 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL POSSIBILITIES TO CONSIDER CORPORATE COMMUNION LIVING ROSARY ACTS RETREAT K of C ANNUITIES FOR PRIESTS SEMINARIAN SUPPORT 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAMS

65 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 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 Seminarian Support 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAMS

66 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 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 SEMINARIAN SUPPORT 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAMS

67 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 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 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAMS PRO-LIFE WITHOUT APOLOGY, COMPROMISE, OR EXCEPTION

68 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 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, thats over 3500 per day, 365 days a year 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAMS

69 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 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. 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAMS

70 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL COLUMBIAN SQUIRES OFFICIAL YOUTH ORGANIZATION OF THE K OF C MEMBERSHIP IS FOR PRACTICING CATHOLIC BOYS AGES 10 THROUGH 18 YEARS SPONSORSHIP IS BY THE LOCAL COUNCIL OR ASSEMBLY AND 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 FUTURE 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAMS

71 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL COLUMBIAN SQUIRES OFFICIAL 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 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAMS

72 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL COLUMBIAN SQUIRES OFFICIAL YOUTH ORGANIZATION OF THE K OF C OF THE 106 ACTIVE CIRCLES IN TEXAS RECOGNIZED BY SUPREME WE 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 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAMS

73 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL Each contestants 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 8 th -12 th 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.) 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAMS

74 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 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.) 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAMS

75 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 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 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAMS

76 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 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 Councils Grand Knight. Then please mail the form to Jesse Aguilar, Jr. in San Antonio, TX 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAMS

77 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL Open to boys & girls ages 10 & 11 and boys & girls 12- 14 Deadline for entry: Early Dec. Competition Levels: Council: January District & Regional: February State: 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 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAMS

78 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL Knights of Columbus State Golf Tournament September 23, 24 & 25, 2011 Bear Creek Golf Course Katy, Tx We will be playing the Presidents Course & Masters Course Hosted by Texas State Council Information & entry forms will be posted at: tkofc.org or by contacting [email protected] STATE ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAMS

79 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL Knights of Columbus International Golf Tournament June 2012 Kentucky June 2013 - Texas Information and entry forms will be posted at: tkofc.org or by contacting [email protected] STATE ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAMS

80 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 48th Annual Joe Padilla K of C Texas State Bowling Tournament April 14 &15 and April 21 & 22, 2012 TEN PIN Bowling Center, Katy, TX Entry forms will go in the mail January 2012 Information and registration forms will be posted at WWW.TKOFC.ORG or by contacting [email protected] STATE ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAMS

81 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL Casey Queens State Bowling Tournament April 14 &15 and April 21 & 22, 2012 Copperfield Bowling Center, Houston Tx Friday April 13th and 20th there will be a Nine- Pin No Tap Tournament Entry forms will go in the mail January 2012 Information and registration forms will be posted at WWW.TKOFC.ORG or by contacting [email protected] STATE ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAMS

82 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 40th Annual K of C State Softball Tournament Saturday May 26th and Sunday May 27th 2012 Hosted by Texas State Council and Austin K of C Council #5967 Krieg Fields Austin, TX Open Division B-Division & C-Division Over 30, Over 40 and Over 50 Divisions Entry forms will go in the mail January 2012 Information and registration form will be posted at WWW.TKOFC.ORG or by contacting [email protected] WWW.TKOFC.ORG STATE ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAMS

83 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 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. 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAMS

84 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL Objectives Goal = $126,000 (2X 2010 goal) One wheelchair per council. Conduct parish Sunday week-end fundraiser. Accept contributions from individual donors. 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAMS

85 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 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! 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAMS

86 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL PACE SETTER AWARD Promote and recognize councils for participation in Service Programs. LEVELS PACE Setter Status Submit (3) Service Programs by Feb 27 th. PACE SETTER AWARD - Submit (6) Service Programs by Feb 27 th. 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 27 th, 2012. 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAMS

87 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL PLANNING Get 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, DDs and Diocesan Chairmen) 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAMS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAMS

July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES 88 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL ALFREDO VELA DIRECTOR

Charities Team Fundraising ChairmanJoseph Picard Special Olympics ChairmanJack Harvey Infirmed Priests (License Plates) Carlos Martinez Cardinal MedeirosCarlos Martinez Educational GrantsDavid Zwingman Fundraising CommitteeDennis Helgeson Chris Johnson Carlos Ortiz July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES 89 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL

July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES 90 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL Charity The First Principle of our Order Charity is who we are! Charity is in our hearts! Charity directs our actions! State Charities

July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES 91 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL

July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES 92 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL STATE CHARITIES GOAL $10 per council member

July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES 93 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL State Charities Why 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.

July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES 94 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL PLAN FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES To Attain Charity Promote Unity and Fraternity Fundraising can encompass the areas of Church Community Council Family Youth Membership Recruitment and Retention

July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES 95 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL Need a Fundraising Idea? State Charities Pin

July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES 96 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL Keys to Success! GRAND KNIGHTS & COUNCIL OFFICERS! YOU are the Leaders YOU are the source of information YOU must provide inspiration

State Charities Key Dates July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES 97 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL Quick Start Councils achieve State Charity Goal by December 31, 2011 Honor Roll Councils achieve State Charity Goal by June 30, 2012

July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES 98 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL What is Special Olympics?

July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES 99 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL Special Olympics Provides Special 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.

July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES 100 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 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

July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES 101 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL Changes Lives Changes Attitudes Brings People Together Shows We Care Rewarding Experience Its Just Plain Fun!!!!!!!

July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES 102 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL FUNDING SUPREME COUNCIL Partnership Profile with Special Olympics Form 4584 Due to Supreme January 31 F/S Forms Booklet File Electronically Submit regardless of activity $9,500 available to each jurisdiction TSC received $6,500 2010 4th place NOTE: 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%)

July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES 103 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL CHARLES CHICK OConnor Memorial 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

July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES 104 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL INFIRMED PRIESTS FUND Charity Fraternalism Security

July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES 105 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL INFIRMED PRIESTS TODAY 94,500 Texas Members 1097 K of C License Plates ONE NATION UNDER GOD

July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES 106 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 2005 $12,270 2006 $ 14,970 2007 $ 17,370 2008 $ 22,148 2009 $ 29,700 (estimated) =$105,578 Total since Program started 15 Dioceses Before Program $1000 per Diocese/year After Program Total Revenue divided by the 15 Diocese ($24,000/15=$1,600) INFIRMED PRIESTS

July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES 107 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL WHAT DOES IT COST? License Plate Cost = $30 $22 Texas State Council (Infirmed Priest Fund) $8 Administrative CostState of Texas True cost plates & tax deductible

July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES 108 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL HOW DO WE GET IT? Texas Dept. of Transportation Website This link will be posted on the Texas State Website tkofc.org https://rts.texasonline.state.tx.us/NASApp/txdotr ts/SpecialPlateOrderServlet?grpid=60&pltid=89

July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES 109 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL GRAND KNIGHTS & COUNCIL OFFICERS We need you to: 1.Help us increase the Infirmed Priests Fund 2.Get a License Plate yourself 3.Promote the License Plate Program to your membership 4.Use this program as incentive or award within your council

July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES 110 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL CARDINAL MEDEIROS FUND Honor 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

July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES 111 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL Cardinal Medeiros Fund The 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

July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES 112 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL Cardinal Medeiros Fund Who 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

July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES 113 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 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

July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES 114 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 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

July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES 115 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL The committee evaluates the student applications. Committee will meet in March 2012 Winners are approved at State Convention. Educational Grant Program

July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES 116 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL STATE CHARITIES GOALS We need to improve from last years efforts: 1.1 more percentage point in fundraising 2.1 more dollar for Special Olympics 3.1 more Form 4584 4.1 more License Plate 5.1 more Cardinal Medeiros Fellow 6.1 more Educational Grant Application 7.Improve at the Council, District and/or Diocesan level.

July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES 117 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL Any questions?

JIM WADE Director 118 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE COUNCIL GROWTH

119 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE COUNCIL GROWTH

July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE COMMUNICATIONS 157 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL TERRY FRUGE DIRECTOR

July 9, 2011158 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE COMMUNICATIONS

July 9, 2011159 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL Financial Secretary Training FS Classes GOAL Minimum of one training class in each Diocese every year We now have three trainers in the State Council To schedule a class contact your Diocesan Deputy Internet connectivity is best for the class but not required The class covers the fundamentals, Member Management and Online Billing. 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE COMMUNICATIONS

July 9, 2011160 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL Financial Secretary Training 2012 Audit Form Change X 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE COMMUNICATIONS

July 9, 2011161 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL Financial Secretary Training 990 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. [email protected] 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE COMMUNICATIONS

July 9, 2011162 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL Financial Secretary Training 990 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 DDs and councils have already been contacted and notified). 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE COMMUNICATIONS

163 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL Financial Secretary Training 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE COMMUNICATIONS 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

164 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL Texas Knight Newspaper & tkofc.org website! Official Publications of Texas State Council The 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 dont 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, 2011 Address for Articles and Photos: Mark Johnson Editor Texas Knight 707 Harbor Drive Georgetown, TX 78628 (512) 851-8000 Email: [email protected] 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE COMMUNICATIONS

165 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL www.tkofc.org Front Page Features Streamlined menu system Streamlined menu system Easy Registration/Login Easy Registration/Login Universal Site Search Universal Site Search Featured News Section Featured News Section State Deputy Message State Deputy Message Complete Star Guide (Program Manual), the council Bible Complete Star Guide (Program Manual), the council Bible Linking Banners Linking Banners Syndicated News Syndicated News Photo Section Photo Section Newsletter, Forms (State & Supreme), Files Downloads Newsletter, Forms (State & Supreme), Files Downloads 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE COMMUNICATIONS

166 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL Tkofc.org Front Page 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE COMMUNICATIONS

167 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 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) 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE COMMUNICATIONS

168 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL Overview Section Our History Email Addresses for State Officers Email Addresses for various assistants 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE COMMUNICATIONS

169 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 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 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE COMMUNICATIONS

170 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 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 well do it for you! 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE COMMUNICATIONS

171 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL WHATS IN DOWNLOADS? SUPREME FORMS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL FORMS STATE PUBLICATIONS COUNCIL NEWSLETTERS ASSEMBLY NEWSLETTERS 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE COMMUNICATIONS

172 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 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). 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE COMMUNICATIONS

173 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 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! 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE COMMUNICATIONS

July 9, 2011 2011 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING COMMUNICATIONS 174 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL

July 9, 2011 2011 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING COMMUNICATIONS 178 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 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

180 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE COMMUNICATIONS

183 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL WIN STAR COUNCIL AWARD FILE FORM 185 BY JUNE 30 MEET STATE CHARITY GOAL PAY STATE PER CAPITA SEAT DELEGATE AT STATE CONVENTION 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE COMMUNICATIONS

184 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL WIN 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 SPEAKING PART ON AN ACTIVE FIRST DEGREE TEAM ACTIVE TEAM MEANS AT LEAST 2 DEGREES DURING THE YEAR AND CERTIFIED! 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE COMMUNICATIONS

185 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL SUPREME PER CAPITA IS $3.50 PER MEMBER EACH YEAR YOU ARE NOT BILLED FOR HONORARY LIFE & DISABLED MEMBERS CATHOLIC ADVERTISING FEE IS $1.00 PER MEMBER EACH YEAR FIRST HALF BILLED IN JULY WITH PAYMENT DUE BY 10/10 SECOND HALF BILLED IN JANUARY WITH PAYMENT DUE BY 4/10 DUES YOU COLLECT MUST BE USED TO PAY PER CAPITA FIRST 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE COMMUNICATIONS

186 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL STATE PER CAPITA IS $8.00 PER MEMBER EACH YEAR NOT BILLED FOR HONORARY LIFE & DISABLED MEMBERS CREDITS ISSUED FOR HONORARY & INACTIVE MEMBERS STATE COUNCIL WILL BILL IN JULY WITH PAYMENT DUE BY 3/1 DUES COLLECTED MUST FIRST BE USED TO PAY PER CAPITA SUPREME + STATE PER CAPITA IS A TOTAL OF $12.50 PER YEAR 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE COMMUNICATIONS

187 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 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)www.tkofc.org CAN BE FILED ON-LINE AT www.kofc.orgwww.kofc.org CAN BE FILED BY USING MEMBER MANAGEMENT ALSO IN THE COUNCILS REPORT FORM BOOKLET 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE COMMUNICATIONS

188 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL OUR 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!!! 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE COMMUNICATIONS

189 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL Council 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. 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE COMMUNICATIONS

190 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 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, members affiliation with the KCs or anything connected with the KCs should never be used to promote any insurance products other than those issued by the Knights of Columbus. 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE COMMUNICATIONS

191 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 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: 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE COMMUNICATIONS

192 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL THE MISSION OF EVERY GRAND KNIGHT AND EVERY COUNCIL OFFICER TO BOLDLY LEAD THEIR COUNCILS WHERE THEY HAVE NEVER BEEN BEFORE! EVERY COUNCIL SHOULD BE ON A. THE ULTIMATE GOAL 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE COMMUNICATIONS

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