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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL. PROGRAMS. JOE TORRES Director. 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAMS. 1. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL. Family Chairman Joe Naderer Corpus Christi. Vocations Chairman Tom Watters, Sr . Irving.
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL PROGRAMS JOE TORRES Director 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAMS 1
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL Family Chairman Joe Naderer Corpus Christi Vocations Chairman Tom Watters, Sr . Irving Columbian Squires Chairman Larry Prather Harker Heights Wheelchair Chairman Sam Szalwinski San Antonio Pro-Life Chairman Tom J. Clark Garland Youth Chairman Jesse Aguilar San Antonio Athletic Chairman Daryl Entrop Temple State Programs Team 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAMS 2
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL STAR COUNCIL REQUIREMENTS • FILE FORM 365 (PROGRAM PERSONNEL) BY AUGUST 1 • FILE FORM 1728 (FRATERNAL SURVEY) BY JANUARY 31 • FILE FORM SP-7 (COLUMBIAN AWARD) BY JUNE 30 • PAY SUPREME PER CAPITA BY DUE DATES • ATTAIN 7% NET GAIN IN MEMBERSHIP • ATTAIN 2.5% NET GAIN IN INSURANCE MEMBERSHIP • NEW REQUIREMENT BEGINNING IN 2011-2012 FRATERNAL YEAR – Council must conduct, host, or participate in 4 First Degrees during Fraternal Year. 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAMS 3
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL COLUMBIAN AWARD 24 ACTIVITIES – 4 EACH IN 6 DIFFERENT AREAS OR 6 ACTIVITIES – TARGETED SPECIFICALLY BY SUPREME COUNCIL • 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 IF A COUNCIL COMPLETES A TARGETED PROGRAM, IT FULFILLS ALL 4 REQUIREMENTS FOR THAT PROGRAM AREA 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAMS 4
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 15th 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 5
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 Councilby 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 6
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL CHURCH ACTIVITIES POSSIBILITIES TO CONSIDER CORPORATE COMMUNION LIVING ROSARY ACTS RETREAT K of C ANNUITIES FOR PRIESTS SEMINARIAN SUPPORT 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAMS 7
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL Seminarian Support • 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 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAMS 8
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL Pro Life Activities • 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. PRO LIFE – Do you have a Personal Pro Life Ministry? FACT – You should! 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAMS 9
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 10
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 11
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 12
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL • Each contestant’s 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 8th-12th 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 13
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL • Poster entries must fall under the following categories: Alcohol Awareness and Abuse orDrug 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 14
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 15
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 Council’s Grand Knight. • Then please mail the form to Jesse Aguilar, Jr. in San Antonio, TX 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAMS 16
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 17
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL STATE ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES 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 entrop@att.net 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAMS 18
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL STATE ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES 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 entrop@att.net 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAMS 19
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL STATE ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES 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 entrop@att.net 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAMS 20
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL STATE ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES 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 entrop@att.net 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAMS 21
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL STATE ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES 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 entrop@att.net 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAMS 22
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL AMERICAN WHEELCHAIR MISSION 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 23
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL AMERICAN WHEELCHAIR MISSION • 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 24
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL COLUMBIAN AWARD 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 25
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 27th. • PACE Setter Award - Submit (6) Service Programs by Feb 27th. • 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 27th, 2012. 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAMS 26
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 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, DD’s and Diocesan Chairmen) 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAMS 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE PROGRAMS 27