Knights of Columbus

From The Desk of State Deputy Michael J. Grothoff

Intake – Degrees – Star Council 

Kansas is having a very good year inviting men to join the Knights of Columbus. As of October 31, we have taken in over 450 new members or nearly 33% of our membership goal for the year. Our mid-year membership intake goal of 708 or 50% of our membership goal by December 31 is in sight. I am so proud of our efforts and our focus on Building-Up the Body of Christ. 

November is a critical month if we are to reach our end of the calendar year intake goal. Make this the month you host that Church Drive you have been putting off. Make November the month you close the deal with that friend or family member you have been inviting to join for the last few months. Make November the month you become active in membership. Can we get 650 new members by the end of November? With your hard work and determination, I know that we will.  

Degrees 

Now is the time to translate our membership intake success into a benefit for your council. The only way to do that is by getting the members on your e-member prospect tab to a degree and into your council. Host a degree after mass on Sunday, or before your council business meeting or officer meeting in November. Reach out to these men, invite them to join your council and offer them the opportunity to serve the parish and community. Offer them the opportunity to pray with you and enjoy the bonds of fraternity that exist within your Council and the Order. 

Star Council 

Adding these men to your council is the first step toward Star Council. Hit your membership goal and from there Star Council is within your reach. Host 2 Fraternal Benefit Events and report your participation and you have taken the second step. Achieve Safe Environment compliance and submit your SP-7 report and you have taken steps 3 and 4. Four small steps and you can hang a Star Council Award on your wall and add a Star Council Award to your council’s legacy. I want that for each council in Kansas. Make this your goal as together we Build-Up the Body of Christ.  

Finally, Patty and I wish you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving. I hope you are able to share it will family and friends. So many of our service men and women are unable to be with their families over Thanksgiving. Remember them as you gather around your Thanksgiving table and pray for their safe return. We have so much to be thankful for and the bonds of fraternity we share as members of the Knights family in Kansas should be near the top of our list. I know it is for Patty and me. 

Vivat Jesus 

Michael Grothoff
State Deputy

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Here is a short message from Bishop Carl A. Kemme (Wichita Diocese)

80th Annual Knights of Columbus State Bowling Tournament Information HERE

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The Knights of Columbus released "The Magazine and the Miracle: Finding Father Kapaun," a short documentary highlighting the extraordinary life and legacy of Servant of God, U.S. Army Chaplain, and Medal of Honor recipient Fr. Emil Kapaun. To view the video click HERE. 

For the 2022-2023 State Convention Proceedings Book click Here

Membership and Missing Forms Reports

How is your council progressing in its quest for the Star Council Award? The requirements for the Star Council Award are 1) make the membership goal, 2) host two Fraternal Benefit Seminars, 3) complete and submit three forms to the Supreme office. Click on the links below to view the progress your council is making towards achieving these goals. These reports will be updated each weekday, so check back often!

Membership Report
Report Summary

The 2022-2023 Theme for Recruiting this year is “Made For Greatness”. You are encouraged to offer membership to any Catholic male age 18 or older. It’s simple, all you have to do is ask them.

Kansas Knight of the Month

For the Month of October
The Brice Ehmke Family
Council #7279, Hutchinson

For the Month of September
The Dave Hernandez Family
Council #1029, Junction City

Supreme Faith in Action Program

Supreme Council Faith in Action Program information can be found at
https://www.kofc.org/en/what-we-do/faith-in-action-programs/index.html

Safe Environment Program

Our Safe Environment Program safeguards children and other vulnerable persons, assures members and their families that we maintain a safe environment, protects members from awkward situations, misunderstandings, and appearances of impropriety, builds trust with arch/dioceses and parishes, and protects the good name of the Knights of Columbus.

Three training modules are required for members serving in youth leader and certain officer roles: “Meet Sam,”addressing the issue of sexual abuse awareness, “Duty to Report,”covering legal reporting obligations, and “Know Your Policies,”a review of Knights of Columbus safe environment policies. We also maintain a youth leader screening process, including background checks, specifically for members who lead Knights of Columbus youth activities.

Please click on link below to access Supreme Councils webpage for more information and what positions are required to acquire this training:
http://www.kofc.org/un/en/members/programs/youth-activities/safe-environment-program.html

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