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ATTAINING STAR COUNCIL STATUS MEANS YOU ARE:
GROWING THE ORDER BY ATTAINING OR EXCEEDING YOUR
MEMBERSHIP GOAL
CARING FOR WIDOWS & CHILDREN OF DECEASED MEMBERS
THROUGH THE INSURANCE PROGRAM
PERFORMING WORKS OF CHARITY
INVOLVED WITH YOUR CHURCH, COUNCIL, YOUTH, FAMILIES,
COMMUNITIES, AND THE PRO-LIFE MOVEMENT.
OBSERVING BY-LAWS BY PAYING PER CAPITA ON TIME
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SP-7
Columbian Award
PER CAPITA
MINIMUM NET GAIN – 3
MAXIMUM NET GAIN - 35
MINIMUM NET GAIN – 3
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CHAPLAIN
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
* CHURCH DIRECTOR
* YOUTH DIRECTOR
* COMMUNITY DIRECTOR
* PRO-LIFE CHAIRMAN/CHAIRCOUPLE
* COUNCIL ACTIVITY DIRECTOR
* MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
* FAMILY DIRECTOR
RETENTION CHAIRMAN
* REQUIRED ACTIVITIES FOR COLUMBIAN AWARD (FORM SP-7)
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www.kofc.org
www.tkofc.org
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Director
Joe Torres
Corpus Christi
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Family Chairman
Joe Naderer
Corpus Christi
Pro-Life Chairman
Tom J. Clark
Garland
Columbian Squires
Chairman
Larry Prather
Harker Heights
Youth Chairman
Jesse Aguilar
San Antonio
Vocations Chairman
Tom Watters, Sr .
Irving
Wheelchair Chairman
Sam Szalwinski
San Antonio
Athletic Chairman
Gary Blanchette
Houston
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• 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
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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 of the Year
– Paper-only form in Publication #1993
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Available at www.kofc.org & Surge Kit
Mail to State Council by March 15, 2011
Consider FoM from previous 12 months
Certificate available (Form #1843A)
– Supporting documentation
• Council Newsletter / Newspaper clippings
• Photographs
• Letters of Commendation
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CORPORATE COMMUNION
LIVING ROSARY
ACTS RETREAT
K of C ANNUITIES FOR PRIESTS
SEMINARIAN SUPPORT
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SEMINARIAN SUPPORT
• 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
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•New for 2010-2011 is the 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.
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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
•Rosary of the Unborn – Wonderful gift for the many Pro Life
people in your Parish or Community.
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COLUMBIAN SQUIRES
• Young men ages 10 – 18 years old
• Must be practicing Catholics
• They are our Future Knights
– 100 % of Circle 5220 Squires became Knights (18)
– 22 Dads of Circle 5220 Squires became Knights
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WORK WITH THE SPONSORING COUNCIL
– Grow a Great Relationship With the Knights
– Help the Knights With Projects
WILL HELP Rebuild/Restart Faltering/Fallen Circles
WILL HELP Start Up New Circles
WILL Train Counselors
• Council sponsorship of a Squires Circle counts as 4
Youth Activities on SP-7 (Columbian Award
Application)
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CONDUCT A YOUTH ESSAY CONTEST
“THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CATHOLIC CITIZEN IN A FREE SOCIETY”
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SPONSOR A BOY SCOUT TROOP OR CUB SCOUT PACK
CONDUCT A SOCCER CHALLENGE
Details available in your Surge with Service Package
Council – Sept.
District – Oct.
Diocesan – Nov.
State Contest on November 20
CONDUCT A FREE THROW CONTEST
Details available in your Surge with Service Package
Council – Jan.
District & Diocesan – Feb.
State Contest on March 5
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Knights of Columbus
National Softball Tournament
September 4th and 5th
Hosted by Council 3313
Sealy, TX
For entry forms and more information please
go to:
WWW.NATIONALKOFCSOFTBALL.ORG
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47th Annual Joe Padilla
K of C Texas State Bowling Tournament
• April 9-10 and April 16-17 2011
• AMF Bowling Center Port Arthur, TX
• 2012 Tournament will be held in Katy, TX
• Information and registration will be posted at WWW.TKOFC.ORG
• or by contacting GARYBLANCHETTE@COMCAST.NET
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39th Annual Slow-pitch Softball Tournament
Saturday May 28th and Sunday May 29th 2011
• Hosted by Council 5967
• Kreig Fields Austin, TX
• Open Divisions B & C
• Over 30, Over 40 and Over 50 Divisions
• Information and registration will be posted at WWW.TKOFC.ORG
• or by contacting GARYBLANCHETTE@COMCAST.NET
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OTHER POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
Knight of the Month/Year Awards
Shining Armor Awards for New Members
Membership Socials
Columbus Day and Founder’s Day Events
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SPONSOR A BLOOD DRIVE
LOCAL TOYS FOR TOTS PROGRAM
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
RECOGNIZE & SUPPORT LOCAL POLICE, FIREMEN, AND
OTHER FIRST RESPONDERS
THANKSGIVING AND/OR CHRISTMAS FOOD BASKETS FOR
LOCAL NEEDY FAMILIES
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A non-profit organization with a goal to deliver brand new,
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.
Brand new wheelchairs delivered in 5 sizes (12, 14, 16, 18 &
20 inch seat widths)
Would sell for over $500 in a medical supply store
In large quantities we can do this at an average price of $150
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OBJECTIVES
CONDUCT A CAMPAIGN TO SOLICIT A MINIMUM OF $150
FROM EACH COUNCIL
CONDUCT PARISH SUNDAY WEEKEND FUND RAISERS.
ACCEPT CONTRIBUTIONS FROM INDIVIDUAL DONORS.
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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!
YOU HAVE
SATISFIED 2
REQUIREMENTS
FOR STAR COUNCIL
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DUE BY 1/31 OF EACH YEAR
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REFER TO PAGES 48 – 54
OF THE STAR GUIDE
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WHAT IS MY COUNCIL’S CHARITY GOAL?
$10.00 Per Council Member as of 7/1/10
WHERE DOES THIS MONEY GO?
70% is returned to your Diocesan Bishop for his
designated charity
30% is distributed by the State Charity Board to
deserving charities (i.e. Texas Special Olympics)
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BISHOP
DIOCESE
CHARITY
Patrick Zurek
Amarillo
Continuing Spirituality Training for Priests &
Seminarians
Joseph Vasquez
Austin
Vocations and Emergency Funds for Priests
Curtis Guillory
Beaumont
Infirm Priests Fund
Daniel Flores
Brownsville
Deaf Ministry and Disabled Programs
William Murphy
Corpus Christi
Persons with Disabilities
Kevin Farrell
Dallas
Persons with Disabilities & Deaf Ministry
Armando Ochoa
El Paso
Vocations
Kevin Vann
Fort Worth
Deaf Ministry and Seminarian Support
Daniel Cardinal DiNardo Galv-Hou
Archdiocesan Catholic Schools
James Tamayo
Laredo
Evangelization Outreach & Seminarian Support
Placido Rodriguez
Lubbock
Vocations and Seminarian Support
Michael Pfeifer
San Angelo
Pro-Life, Seminarian Support, Lay Leader Support
and Development
Oscar Cantu
San Antonio
Deaf Ministry
Alvaro Corrado del Rio
Tyler
Seminarian Education & Training
David Felhauer
Victoria
Continuing Education
for Priests & Lay Ministry
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DISTRICT DEPUTY - GRAND KNIGHT - COUNCIL OFFICERS
•YOU are the Leaders
•YOU are the source of information
•YOU must provide inspiration
•YOU must provide the spark of ignition
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Fund Raisers can encompass the areas of
•Church
Community
•Council
Family
•Youth
Pro Life
•Membership Recruitment and Retention
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USE THIS PIN AS A FUND
RAISING TOOL TO HELP
MEET YOUR COUNCIL’S
CHARITY GOAL!
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WHY GET
INVOLVED
WITH
SPECIAL
OLYMPICS ?
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•Changes Lives
•Changes Attitudes
•Brings People Together
•Shows We Care
•Rewarding Experience
•It’s Just Plain Fun!!!!!!!
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• SUPREME COUNCIL
– Partnership Profile with Special Olympics
– Form 4584 – Due to Supreme January 31
– Submit the form regardless of Council activity
– Possible $9,500 available to each jurisdiction
• Texas State Council received $6,500 – 2009 – 4th place
• Sad Note: Only 29% of councils submitted the form!
• Texas State Council provides a grant of
$22,000 (from the 30%) in addition to the
money from Supreme Council
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CHARLES “CHICK” O’Connor
Memorial Award
• This Award recognizes a Brother Knight for his
exemplary contributions supporting Special
Olympics in Texas.
• Criteria include Leadership, Volunteering,
Fundraising, and Community Involvement
• The Texas State Charity Team will evaluate to
determine the recipient.
• Award TBA
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OUR TEXAS STATE
COUNCIL SPECIALTY
LICENSE PLATE
PROGRAM
PROMOTES
Charity
Fraternity
Security
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LICENSE PLATE COSTS $30 PER YEAR
$22 – to Texas State Council (Infirmed Priest Fund)
$8 – Administrative Cost—State of Texas
True cost of plates & they are tax deductible
SHOW YOUR KC PRIDE – “ONE NATION UNDER GOD”
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HOW CAN I GET THESE SPECIALTY PLATES FOR MY VEHICLE?
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WE NEED YOU TO:
Help us grow the Infirmed Priests Funding
Get a License Plate yourself
Promote the License Plate Program to your
membership
Use this program as and incentive or award within
your council
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Honors Humberto Cardinal Medeiros
Brownsville Bishop (Texas State Chaplain 69/70)
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THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING
Trust initiated 1981
Fellows program initiated 1998
$1000 Donation
Sustaining Member initiated 2006
$100 Installment Donations
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THIS FUND IS INVESTED AT SUPREME COUNCIL
THE INTEREST IS USED TO FUND THE TEXAS
STATE COUNCIL EDUCATIONAL GRANT
PROGRAM.
Each Diocese has an opportunity to receive up
to $2000 each year in Educational Grants
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HOW TO BECOME A CARDINAL MEDEIROS FELLOW
• A donation of $1000
• Could be one time payment
• Could be paid in installments
– 10 Payments of $100
– Receives a Sustaining Member Lapel pin until completed
• A Cardinal Medeiros Fellow receives recognition
– Personal Wall Plaque
– Personal Lapel Pin
– Name permanently engraved on a Plaque at State Office
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30
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20
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1 ea $1000 Grant per Diocese
2 ea $1000 Grants for Squires (Statewide)
Applications due March 1, 2011
Council Per Capita must be Paid in Full
Go to www.tkofc.org
Download Forms
Educational School Grant Application
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Knight / Dependant / Grandchild
Knight must be in good standing in a Texas
Council
Grant can be used for:
University, College, Technical School, Business
School, or Seminary
See Grant Application for Specific Details
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David C. Zwingman
CHAIRMAN
 The State Education committee evaluates the
student applications.
 Committee will meet in March 2011.
 Winners are approved at State Convention.
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Bobb Mahrer
STATE MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
PAGES 22-37 OF
YOUR STAR GUIDE
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MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR . . . . . . . . . Bobb Mahrer
RECRUITMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BLITZ / FATHER WANTS YOU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brad Meyer
Rich Moken
Mike Gallagher
Tony Gutierrez
Clarence Fey
Larry Ermis
Larry Ermis
Patricio Sanchez
Vincent Tunzi
Cruz Hernandez
Joe Suchecki
Ed Glisky
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• STATEWIDE RECRUITMENT GOAL for 2010-2011
5,400 NEW
MEMBERS
Knights of Columbus
MEMBERSHIP
Experience of a Lifetime
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Show Me The Money – Take Five
Each Council will receive a State Per Capita
Credit of $5 for each new member (net gain)
applied to 2010-2011 State Per Capita
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RECRUITMENT AWARDS
• Ranger Recruitment Badge
• for Individual Recruiters
• Silver Badge (3 or more new members)*
• Gold Badge (5 or more new members)*
* Recruiters will be validated through
the Supreme Council VIP list
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Individual Recruiter Awards
Ceremonial Awards
Council Awards
District Awards
Agency Awards
Assembly Awards
Special Incentives for Individual Recruiters
Special Incentives for Councils
Refer to Star Guide for details
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DIOCESE
RECRUITMENT GOAL
AMARILLO
100
AUSTIN
675
BEAUMONT
125
BROWNSVILLE
250
CORPUS CHRISTI
310
DALLAS
600
EL PASO
150
FORT WORTH
600
GALVESTON-HOUSTON
1090
LAREDO
105
LUBBOCK
100
SAN ANGELO
160
SAN ANTONIO
770
TYLER
155
VICTORIA
210
TOTAL
5400MEETING
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• World Series of Membership
• Prizes awarded to State Council
• First - $1,000
• Second - $750
• Third - $500
• Fourth - $250
• Prizes awarded to District Deputies
• For 10, 20, and 30 new members during Jul thru Sep
• VIP Recruiter Pin
• For each recruiter who brings in 10 or more new members
from Jul-Dec will receive a specially designed “VIP” Club
recruiter pin.
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2010 - 2011
Rich Moken
CHAIRMAN
1 New Knight + 1 Experienced Knight = 1 Great Knight
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• Plan the BLITZ
• Schedule a date with the pastor
• Ask the pastor for …
• 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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• Plan the BLITZ
• Schedule recruitment drives after each mass
• Utilize members and their wives
• Utilize 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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• Plan the BLITZ
• 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
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• 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
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• Utilize Supreme Recruitment Materials
• Pamphlets
• 389 – Recruitment Flip Chart
• 921 – Prospect Information Card
• 2041 – Recruitment – Wallet Flip Chart
• 2678 – Pulpit Announcements
• Form 100 – Membership Document
Knights of Columbus
MEMBERSHIP
Experience of a Lifetime
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• Utilize Supreme Recruitment Materials
• Videos
• Experience of a Lifetime
• Membership Recruitment Flip Chart
• Life and Legacy of Father McGivney
• Founding to Future
Knights of Columbus
MEMBERSHIP
Experience of a Lifetime
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• Posters and Flyers
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1267 – Did You Know?
2761 – Insurance – Family Fraternal Benefits
2773 – Member and Spouse Fraternal Benefits
4245 – Experience of a Lifetime (poster)
4257 – Why Join The Knights (poster)
4495 – Knights of Columbus Overview (booklet)
4496 – Youth Recruitment – Greatness of a Man (flyer)
4497 – Faith-based Recruitment – You Can Make an Impact (flyer)
4498 – Recruitment – Are You That Man? (poster)
4500 – Man That Is Moved To Action (poster)
4552 – Recruitment – Families Come First
4553 – Recruitment – Serve Your Community
9116 – Recruit Eighteen Year Olds (flyer)
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Michael Gallagher
2009-2010
CHAIRMAN
Texas
NUMBER
OF
COUNCILS
NUMBER OF
COUNCILS
COUNCILS
NOT
PERCENT
COUNCILS
RECRUITING
RECRUITING
RECRUITING
AMARILLO
22
15
7
68
AUSTIN
88
71
17
81
BEAUMONT
28
21
7
75
BROWNSVILL
44
28
16
64
CORPUS CH
55
38
17
69
EL PASO
34
19
15
56
DALLAS
49
42
7
86
FORT WORTH
55
45
10
80
Membership
Report
All
Councils
Active
Source:
Supreme
Council
Report
07/01/2010
DIOCESE
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2009-2010
Texas
Membership
Report
All
Councils
Active
Source:
Supreme
Council
Report
07/01/2010
DIOCESE
NUMBER
OF
COUNCILS
NUMBER
OF
COUNCILS
COUNCILS
NOT
PERCENT
COUNCILS
RECRUITING
RECRUITING
RECRUITING
GAL-HOU
117
97
20
83
LAREDO
22
18
4
81
LUBBOCK
22
11
11
50
SAN ANGELO
32
21
11
66
SAN ANTONIO
99
72
27
73
TYLER
30
25
5
83
VICTORIA
32
28
4
88
TOTAL
729
551
178
76
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SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS
• Appoint a Membership Chairman in each council
• Plan 2 Membership Blitz dates for 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
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The objective is Retention
not Suspension
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
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SUSPENSION
• Two Forms are Required (1 of 2)
• Form 1845 – Notice of Intend to Suspend
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SUSPENSION
• Two Forms are Required (2 of 2)
• Form TX-1845-A – Texas Membership Conservation Form
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REASONS SUSPENSIONS ARE DECLINED
Form 365 did not name Retention Chairman
No personal contact was made or attempted by council
Two consecutive council audits were not filed
Council has incomplete audits
Audits show no members in arrears
District Deputy did not receive forms 1845 AND TX-1845-A
State Retention Chairman did not receive forms 1845 AND
TX-1845-A
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NINE PRINCIPLES FOR RETAINING KNIGHTS
R – remember that a council’s most critical assets are its Knights
E – excise good judgement when deciding who and when to drop
T – training Knights in all council program areas should be continuous
E – educate all Knights on Supreme and State retention policies
N – new Knights want to be involved in council activities
T – transfers and deceased do not count against net gain quotas
I – informed Knights are involved Knights
O – ongoing retention problems are simply “challenges”
N – new Knights are not to be considered as replacements
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FIRST DEGREES
There are 123 certified Teams in Texas
- English and Spanish
Grand Knight is responsible for team
- order ceremonial books from Supreme
- appoint a Degree Team Captain
District Deputy must certify the team
- ALL PARTS MUST BE MEMORIZED
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MAJOR DEGREES
There are 6 active Major Degree Teams
There are 4 Conferring Officers
San Antonio Team can also do Spanish
All Major Degrees include 2nd and 3rd degrees
- exemplified by the same team
DD is responsible for requesting & hosting a
Major Degree
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Our Lady of Guadalupe Province
Vice Supreme Master….Paul Weigl, PSD
Dist. 1 Master … Peter Tan
Dist. 2 Master … Michael G. Morrison
Dist. 3 Master … Mark Hesselgrave
Dist. 4 Master … Javier Cabello
Dist. 5 Master … Mario Correa
Dist. 6 Master … Joe Moreno Jr.
Dist. 7 Master … Bernie Fonza
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MISSION STATEMENT
Degree founded to foster sense of national pride within the
countries that the Orders exists.
Councils should promote membership into the Fourth
Degree to all it’s members.
Assign a liaison from the Council for the Fourth Degree
•He serves as a means of promoting the Fourth Degree to
prospective Council members.
•He is the answer man for Fourth Degree subjects.
•Keeps Council aware of activities the Fourth Degree are
involved in.
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• Purpose of the Color Corps
• Bring visibility to the Knights
• Honor the clergy
• Foster the spirit of patriotism
• Provide presence at religious and civic activities
• Encourage active Catholic citizenship
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FACTS
Only 17% of Knights in the Texas are 4th Degree members.
Council members who complete their Fourth Degree, are
more likely to …
•pay their dues on time
•actively participate in council events
•sponsor and/or chair council events
•hold council office
•be an insurance member
•recruit more Knights
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YOUR LOCAL
AGENCY
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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
SUPREME COUNCIL WILL BILL YOU IN JULY FOR HALF THE TOTAL
THIS FIRST PAYMENT IS DUE BY OCTOBER 10
SUPREME COUNCIL WILL BILL YOU FOR SECOND HALF IN JANUARY
THIS SECOND PAYMENT IS DUE BY APRIL 10
DUES COLLECTED EACH YEAR ARE TO BE USED TO PAY PER CAPITA
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THE STEPS TO STARDOM
APPOINT YOUR VARIOUS DIRECTORS FOR PROGRAMS (Form 365)
PLAN YOUR ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR IN ADVANCE
INSURE 4 ACTIVITIES IN EACH PROGRAM AREA
CONDUCT ACTIVITIES & FILE FORM SP-7 (Columbian Award)
CONDUCT CHARITABLE FUNDRAISERS & VOLUNTEER HOURS
FILE FORM 1728 AND SPECIAL OLYMPICS FORM 4584 BY 1/31
CONDUCT RECRUITING DRIVES & PLAN FIRST DEGREES
PARTICIPATE IN THE RECRUITING BLITZES (Father Wants You)
RETENTION – NOT SUSPENSION
CONDUCT MAJOR DEGREES & PROMOTE FOURTH DEGREE
UTILIZE YOUR GENERAL AGENT & FIELD AGENT
PAY SUPREME PER CAPITA & CATHOLIC ADVERTISING ON TIME
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WIN STAR COUNCIL AWARD
FILE FORM 185 BY AUGUST 15
MEET STATE CHARITY GOAL BY 6/30
PAY STATE PER CAPITA BY MARCH 1
SEAT ONE DELEGATE AT CONVENTION
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REPORT OF
OFFICERS
ELECTED
DUE BY JUNE 30
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STATE PER CAPITA IS $8.00 PER MEMBER EACH YEAR
YOU ARE NOT BILLED FOR HONORARY LIFE & DISABLED MEMBERS
STATE COUNCIL WILL BILL YOU IN JULY
FULL PAYMENT IS DUE BY MARCH 1
DUES COLLECTED EACH YEAR ARE TO BE USED TO PAY PER CAPITA
SUPREME + STATE PER CAPITA IS A TOTAL OF $12.50 PER YEAR
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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
ACTIVE TEAM MEANS
AT LEAST 2
DEGREES DURING
THE YEAR
HAVE AN ACTIVE FIRST DEGREE TEAM
OR A MEMBER OF YOUR COUNCIL
WITH A SPEAKING PART ON AN
ACTIVE FIRST DEGREE TEAM
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SEE PAGE 55 IN
THE STAR GUIDE
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SEE PAGE 64 IN
THE STAR GUIDE
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EACH DIOCESE HAS A DIOCESAN COUNCIL GROWTH
CHAIRMAN WHOSE DUTIES INCLUDE:
Developing New Councils as identified and needed
Reactivating Suspended Councils
Insuring Councils start Round Tables where needed
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DIOCESE
AMARILLO
CHAIRMAN
Lynn Slaughter
AUSTIN – NORTH
AUSTIN – SOUTH
Jeremiah O’Fihelly
BEAUMONT
Philip Chauvin
BROWNSVILLE
Andres Esquivel
CORPUS CHRISTI
Leo Farias
DALLAS
Charlie Walter
EL PASO
Victor Portillo
FORT WORTH
Boyd Burris
GALV-HOU (Northwest)
Merv Albert
GALV – HOU (Southeast)
Mauro “Duke” Marasigan
LAREDO
Carlos Rene Ramirez
LUBBOCK
Tim Brown
SAN ANGELO
Norman Dierschke
SAN ANTONIO (East)
Jerry Janecka
SAN ANTONIO (West)
George Terrell
TYLER
David Zeigler, Sr.
VICTORIA
Robert Leach
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A METHOD TO ESTABLISH A KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
PRESENCE IN A PARISH WHERE THERE IS NO COUNCIL.
IF YOUR COUNCIL RECRUITS MEMBERS FROM MORE THAN
ONE PARISH, DEFINITELY ESTABLISH A ROUND TABLE
IF THERE IS A PARISH IN YOUR AREA THAT IS NOT SERVED BY
A KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL – CONSIDER
ESTABLISHING A ROUND TABLE IN THAT PARISH.
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TYPICALLY, IF YOU RECRUIT FROM MORE THAN ONE PARISH, THE
MAJORITY OF YOUR MEMBERS WILL BE FROM THE LARGEST PARISH.
THE MAJORITY OF YOUR TIME AND FUNDS WILL MOST LIKELY BE
SPENT IN THE PARISH WITH THE LARGEST NUMBER OF MEMBERS.
ARE YOU “SHORT-CHANGING” THE SMALLER PARISHES? DO YOU
REALLY KNOW WHAT IS NEEDED IN THESE SMALLER OR MISSION
PARISHES?
A ROUND TABLE WILL HELP SOLVE THIS PROBLEM AND ALSO HELPS
WITH RECRUITING MEMBERS FROM THE SMALLER PARISHES.
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APPOINT A MEMBER FROM THE SMALLER PARISH(ES) TO BE THE
COORDINATOR (Form 2629)
COORDINATOR SHOULD MEET WITH THE PASTOR AND DETERMINE
WHERE THE PARISH NEEDS HELP THAT THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
COUNCIL COULD PROVIDE.
COORDINATOR RELAYS THE REQUESTS TO THE COUNCIL AT THEIR MEETINGS
COUNCIL HELPS WHERE IT CAN. PARISHIONERS SEE KC PRESENCE AND WILL
WANT TO HELP OUT AND JOIN THE COUNCIL
FILL OUT Form 2630 AT END OF YEAR TO REPORT WHAT WAS ACCOMPLISHED
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FORM 2629
FORM 2630
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Dennis Stark
CHAIRMAN
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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, 2011 State Per Capita Billing
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OVER 200
IN-STORE OUPONS,
ON-LINE COUPONS,
SPECIAL SALES OFFERS,
Etc.
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4 Different Pro Football Teams each week for 10 weeks
9 chances to win each week
90 chances to win in 10 weeks - Oct. 31, 2010
to Jan. 2, 2011
Each week, the scores for the teams listed on your card are
totaled and compared to the other tickets sold.
Purchaser must be 18 years of age.
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7 Highest cards each week are winners
Top prize each week - $400
Lowest score pays $60 - 2nd lowest, $40
$1,000 paid out each week - Guaranteed!
$10,000 total payout for 10 weeks of games -Guaranteed!
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Players can track results
at www.tkofc.org
Winners’ checks sent weekly from State Office.
Loose your ticket? No problem.
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Seller
of High Ticket each week: $50 gift card
Council each 50 tickets sold = 1 chance in drawing at
2011State Convention
Top sellers including DDs and Diocesan Deputies,
recognized at State Convention
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District
Deputy
Grand
Knight
Council
Chairman
Ticket packages are calculated based on
membership and prior sales activity.
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 Focus sales at church events, work places, KC
Halls, etc.
 Wherever Fantasy Football or football pools are
popular.
 Promote sales in Council newsletters.
 Poster can be copied from tkofc.org website.
 Ladies can play too!
 Makes an ideal gift.
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Councils can return sold ticket stubs, with correct
funds, as soon as possible
Make Council checks payable to “TEXAS KNIGHTS”
Mail ticket stubs, unsold tickets and funds to
Colleyville, Texas
DO NOT send to the State Office in Austin.
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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
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