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July 9, 2011

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL. STATE CHARITIES. ALFREDO VELA DIRECTOR. July 9, 2011. 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES. 1. Charities Team. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL. Fundraising Chairman Joseph Picard

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  1. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL STATE CHARITIES ALFREDO VELA DIRECTOR July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES 1

  2. Charities Team KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL • Fundraising Chairman Joseph Picard • Special Olympics Chairman Jack Harvey • Infirmed Priests (License Plates) Carlos Martinez • Cardinal Medeiros Carlos Martinez • Educational Grants David Zwingman • Fundraising Committee Dennis Helgeson Chris Johnson Carlos Ortiz July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES 2

  3. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL State Charities • Charity – The First Principle of our Order • Charity is who we are! • Charity is in our hearts! • Charity directs our actions! July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES 3

  4. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES 4

  5. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL STATE CHARITIES GOAL • $10 per council member July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES 5

  6. 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 6

  7. 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 7

  8. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL • Need a Fundraising Idea? • State Charities Pin July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES 8

  9. 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 July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES 9

  10. State CharitiesKey Dates 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 10

  11. What is Special Olympics? KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES 11

  12. 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 12

  13. 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 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL • 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 13

  14. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL • Changes Lives • Changes Attitudes • Brings People Together • Shows We Care • Rewarding Experience • It’s Just Plain Fun!!!!!!! July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES 14

  15. 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 15

  16. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL CHARLES “CHICK” O’ConnorMemorial Award • Awarded to a Brother Knight for exceptional merit • The Award recognizes a Brother Knight for his exemplary • contributions supporting Special Olympics Texas. • Leadership • Volunteering • Fundraising • Community Involvement July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES 16

  17. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL INFIRMED PRIESTS FUND • Charity • Fraternalism • Security July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES 17

  18. 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 18

  19. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL INFIRMED PRIESTS • 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) July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES 19

  20. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL WHAT DOES IT COST? License Plate Cost = $30 $22 – Texas State Council (Infirmed Priest Fund) $8 – Administrative Cost—State of Texas True cost plates & tax deductible July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES 20

  21. 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/txdotrts/SpecialPlateOrderServlet?grpid=60&pltid=89 July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES 21

  22. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL GRAND KNIGHTS & COUNCIL OFFICERS • We need you to: • Help us increase the Infirmed Priests Fund • Get a License Plate yourself • Promote the License Plate Program to your membership • Use this program as incentive or award within your council July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES 22

  23. 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 23

  24. 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 24

  25. 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 25

  26. Educational Grant Program KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL • 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 26

  27. Who is Eligible? KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL • 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 27

  28. Educational Grant Program KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL • The committee evaluates the student applications. • Committee will meet in March 2012 • Winners are approved at State Convention. July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES 28

  29. STATE CHARITIES GOALS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL • We need to improve from last year’s efforts: • 1 more percentage point in fundraising • 1 more dollar for Special Olympics • 1 more Form 4584 • 1 more License Plate • 1 more Cardinal Medeiros Fellow • 1 more Educational Grant Application • Improve at the Council, District and/or Diocesan level. July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES 29

  30. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL Any questions? July 9, 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE STATE CHARITIES 30

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