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October 2019 State Program Director’s Message

Brother Knights:

Faith in Action Program Model

  • If you missed the recent Supreme Webcast on “Faith in Action Programs Attract and Retain” copy the below link to your browser or right click your mouse on the link below and “Open Hyperlink”. This is an excellent webcast on Faith in Action.

WEBCAST LINK: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/2072385/7D11F7CB187F71D2DC95304020708CEB?

  • Keep working on the Faith in Action programs.
    • Faith – Rosary Program – October is Rosary month to honour our Blessed Virgin Mary.
    • Family – Family of the Month/Year – one of the easiest programs your council can run.
    • Community – Coats for Kids – purchase coats through knightsgear.ca. Provide warmth for deserving children during cold winter months.
    • Life – Marches for Life.
  • Order your materials for your November/December programs – Keep Christ in Christmas, Basketball Free Throw Championship, Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest, etc.
  • Work with your Chaplains/Priests. Ask him “How can we help you?”
  • Good programs in your councils drive Membership and Membership drives Programs.
  • To find up-to-date information about all Faith in Action programs, general announcements and form updates, check out the website at www.kofc.org/faithinaction.
  • The link for Building the Domestic Church: The Family Fully Alive is https://www.kofc.org/un/en/domestic-church/

 Supreme Forms – Please Submit These Important Annual Forms:

  • Form 185 – Report of Officers Chosen for Term – due June 30.
  • Form 365 – Service Program Personnel Report – due August 1.
  • Form 1295 – Semi-annual Council Audit Report – due August 15.
  • Forms are available and can be downloaded from the Supreme website kofc.org/forms. Please review and get familiar with the newly revised forms.

2019-2020 Program Reporting Form Change

  • All councils are required to start using Form 10784 – Fraternal Programs Report Form in reporting your council Fraternal programs. Complete Form 10784 after you have finished a Supreme or State program.
  • Form 10784 is available on www.kofc.org and www.kofcsask.com websites.
  • Please email a copy of this document to fraternalmission@kofc.org and to programs@kofcsask.com.

Safe Environment – Office of Youth Protection:

  • Safe Environment Program – the requirement for 4 positions:
    • Grand Knight – training
    • Program Director – training
    • Family Director – training and background check
    • Community Director – training and background check
  • It is important for councils to be Safe Environment compliant early. Before you run any programs.
  • Safe Environment compliance is required for all awards, including the Star Council award.
  • Remain compliant with updated Safe Environment requirements (see kofc.org/safe for details).

Upcoming State Events

  • Charity Appeal – Denzil – November 2
  • 6th Annual Knights of Columbus Celebrity Dinner – Saskatoon – November 2
  • 50th Anniversary Gala – Sask. K of C Charitable Foundation. – Humboldt – November 16
  • Mid-Term Meeting – Melfort – December 6-8
  • Vocations Endowment Weekend – February 1-2
  • Our Lady of Guadalupe Pilgrimage & Tour with Bishop Bryan Bayda – February 6-15
  • Spiritual Enrichment Weekend – Saskatoon – March 13-14
  • 98th State Convention – Prince Albert – April 24-26
  • For more information on these events, please visit www.kofcsask.com

Thank you for all you do for the Knights.

If you have any questions about the new “Faith in Action” programs, please feel free to contact me.

Eugene Achtemichuk
State General Program Director

September 2019 State Program Director’s Message

Brother Knights:

Faith in Action Program Model

  • We are three months or one quarter into this 2019-20 Fraternal Year. Use your Fraternal Leader Success Planner to help in planning your program calendar.
  • Keep working on the Faith in Action programs.
    • o Faith – RSVP – is a featured program.
    • o Family – “Keep Christ in Christmas” – order poster contest kit.
    • o Community – Coats for Kids – purchase coats through knightsgear.ca. See Coats for Kids communication letter from Supreme, in this newsletter.
    • o Basketball Free Throw – order championship kit.
    • o Life – Novena for Life
  • Work with your Chaplains/Priests. Ask him “How can we help you?”
  • To find up-to-date information about all Faith in Action programs, general announcements and form updates, check out the website at www.kofc.org/faithinaction.
  • The link for Building the Domestic Church: The Family Fully Alive is https://www.kofc.org/un/en/domestic-church/

Supreme Forms – Please Submit These Important Annual Forms: 

  • Form 365 – Service Program Personnel Report – due August 1.
  • Form 1295 – Semi-annual Council Audit Report – due August 15.
  • Forms are available and can be downloaded from the Supreme website kofc.org/forms. Please review and get familiar with the newly revised forms.

2019-2020 Program Reporting Form Change

  • All councils are required to start using Form 10784 – Fraternal Programs Report Form in reporting your council Fraternal programs. Complete Form 10784 soon after you have finished a Supreme or State program.
  • Form 10784 is available on www.kofc.org and www.kofcsask.com websites.
  • Please email a copy of this document to fraternalmission@kofc.org and to programs@kofcsask.com.

Safe Environment – Office of Youth Protection:

  • Safe Environment Program – the requirement for 4 positions:
  • Grand Knight – training
  • Program Director – training
  • Family Director – training and background check
  • Community Director – training and background check
  • It is important for councils to be Safe Environment compliant early. Before you run any programs.
  • Safe Environment compliance is required for all awards, including Star Council award.
  • Remain compliant with updated Safe Environment requirements (see kofc.org/safe for details).

Upcoming State Events

  • Charity Appeal – Denzil – November 2
  • 6th Annual Knights of Columbus Celebrity Dinner – Saskatoon – November 2
  • 50th Anniversary Gala – Sask. K of C Charitable Foundation. – Humboldt – November 16
  • Mid-Term Meeting – Melfort – December 6-8
  • Vocations Endowment Weekend – February 1-2
  • Our Lady of Guadalupe Pilgrimage & Tour with Bishop Bryan Bayda – Feb. 6-15
  • Spiritual Enrichment Weekend – Saskatoon – March 13-14
  • 98th State Convention – Prince Albert – April 24-26
  • For more information on these events, please visit www.kofcsask.com

Regularly meet with your pastor to ensure your council is supporting the parish’s mission. Discuss with him the Faith in Action programs.

Thank you for all you do for the Knights.

If you have any questions about the new “Faith in Action” programs, please feel free to contact me.

Eugene Achtemichuk
State General Program Director

August 2019 State Program Director’s Message

Brother Knights:

Faith in Action Program Model

  • Let us make implementing Faith in Action a top priority in our councils.
  • Work with your Chaplains/Priests.
  • A great quote on how we should look at our Faith in Action programs – “Faith in the Family brings Life to the Community”.
  • To be eligible for the Columbian Award – each program category has one required program that a council must conduct. These programs can be done at any time of the fraternal year.
  • To find up-to-date information about all Faith in Action programs, general announcements and form updates, check out the website at www.kofc.org/faithinaction.
  • The link for Building the Domestic Church: The Family Fully Alive is https://www.kofc.org/un/en/domestic-church/

Supreme Forms – Please Submit These Important Annual Forms:

  • Form 365 – Service Program Personnel Report – due August 1.
  • Form 1295 – Semi-annual Council Audit Report – due August 15.
  • Forms are available and can be downloaded from the Supreme website kofc.org/forms. Please review and get familiar with the newly revised forms.

2019-2020 Program Reporting Form Change

  • All councils are required to start using Form 10784 – Fraternal Programs Report Form in reporting your council Fraternal programs. This form replaces the Council Activity Program Description Form. Complete Form 10784 soon after you have finished a Supreme or State program.
  • Form 10784 is available on www.kofc.org and www.kofcsask.com websites.
  • Please email a copy of this document to fraternalmission@kofc.org and to programs@kofcsask.com.
  • Thank you for your cooperation in this change. One less form to fill out.

Safe Environment – Office of Youth Protection:

  • Safe Environment Program – the requirement for 4 positions:
  • Grand Knight – training
  • Program Director – training
  • Family Director – training and background check
  • Community Director – training and background check
  • It is important for councils to be Safe Environment compliant early.
  • Remain compliant with updated Safe Environment requirements (see kofc.org/safe for details).

Upcoming State Events

  • Special Olympics Sask. 8th Annual Truck Convey & Truck Pull- Regina – Sept. 14
  • Charity Appeal – Denzil – November 2
  • 6th Annual Knights of Columbus Celebrity Dinner – Saskatoon – November 2
  • 50th Anniversary Gala – Sask. K of C Charitable Fdn. – Humboldt – November 16
  • Mid-Term Meeting – Melfort – December 6-8
  • Vocations Endowment Weekend – February 1-2, 2020
  • Our Lady of Guadalupe Pilgrimage & Tour with Bishop Bryan Bayda – Feb. 6-15, 2020
  • Spiritual Enrichment Weekend – Saskatoon – March 13-14, 2020
  • 98th State Convention – Prince Albert – April 24-26, 2020
  • For more information on these events, please visit www.kofcsask.com

Regularly meet with your pastor to ensure your council is supporting the parish’s mission. Discuss with him the Faith in Action programs.

Thank you for all you do for the Knights.

If you have any questions about the new “Faith in Action” programs, please feel free to contact me.

Eugene Achtemichuk
State General Program Director

July 2019 State Program Director’s Message

Brother Knights:

July 1st marks the start of a brand-new year. The start of the new fraternal year brings new leaders, new programs and new goals. Congratulations to all elected Grand Knights, whether newly elected or re-elected. Your position is one of importance and pride. The State Service Program Directors and Chairmen are ready to help you attain Star Council. Congratulations to the following State Program Directors – Faith Director – Paul Ponak, Family Director – Ron Denis, Community Director – John Marshall, Life Director – Gerald Wiegers and to all the Chairmen in the four Faith in Action categories.

Also, welcome to all new and returning District Deputies for this Fraternal Year.

Faith In Action Program Model

  • Make implementing Faith in Action in all of our councils a top priority.
  • Work with your Chaplains/Priests.
  • Focus on Family Activities – quality faith-filled programs that engage the family.
  • Involve more Knights in your council programs.
  • Good programs lead to healthy councils, strong membership growth, and great retention.
  • To find up-to-date information about all Faith in Action programs, general announcements and form updates, check out the website at www.kofc.org/faithinaction.
  • The link for Building the Domestic Church: The Family Fully Alive is https://www.kofc.org/un/en/domestic-church/

Supreme Forms – Please Submit These Important Annual Forms:

  • Form 365 – Service Program Personnel Report – due August 1.
  • Form 1295 – Semi-annual Council Audit Report – due August 15.
  • Forms are available and can be downloaded from the Supreme website kofc.org/forms. Please review and get familiar with the newly revised forms.

2019-2020 Program Reporting Form Change

  • All councils are required to start using Form 10784 – Fraternal Programs Report Form in reporting your council Fraternal programs. This form replaces the Council Activity Program Description Form. Complete Form 10784 soon after you have finished a Supreme or State program.
  • Form 10784 is available on www.kofc.org and www.kofcsask.com websites.
  • Please email a copy of this document to fraternalmission@kofc.org and to programs@kofcsask.com.
  • Thank you for your cooperation in this change. One less form to fill out.

July Issue of Supreme Knightline

Safe Environment – Office of Youth Protection:

  • Safe Environment Program – a requirement for 4 positions:
    • Grand Knight – training
    • Program Director – training
    • Family Director – training and background check
    • Community Director – training and background check
    • It is important for councils to be Safe Environment compliant early.
    • Remain compliant with updated Safe Environment requirements (see kofc.org/safe for details).

 Helpful Supreme Links

  • kofc.org/ChurchDrive — Tips on how to conduct a Church Recruitment Drive.
  • kofc.org/FaithInAction — Faith in Action landing page.
  • kofc.org/forms — Council, district, state, and assembly forms.
  • kofc.org/membership — Tools to help with membership recruitment and growth.
  • kofc.org/star — information and requirements for the Star Council Award.

Upcoming State Events

  • Millennium Pro-Life Cross Pilgrimage – Aberdeen – August 25
  • Charity Appeal – Denzil – November 2
  • For more information on these events, please visit www.kofcsask.com

Remember that your Parish Priest will continue with daily and weekly Sunday Masses, we as Knights should also continue our good works throughout the summer.

Regularly meet with your pastor to discuss Faith in Action programs.

Thank you for all you do for the Knights.

If you have any questions about the new “Faith in Action” programs, please feel free to contact me.

Eugene Achtemichuk
State General Program Director

June 2019 State Program Director’s Message

Brother Knights:

Faith In Action Program Model

  • Completing Faith in Action’s Year-End Forms – Council deadlines for Faith In Action programs and Columbian Award requirements is June 30.

Steps to Completing Your Year-End Forms

  1. Go to kofc.org/forms and download the updated Columbian Award Application (#SP-7). Look at the faith in action section: Notice the four programs listed under each of the four categories.
  2. Complete the final paperwork for any required or featured programs you completed. The forms are available at kofc.org/faithinaction under the resources section.
  3. Review the Columbian Award Application. Fill in all 16 program spaces. Then, submit the form to fraternalmission@kofc.org. See kofc.org/faithinaction for details.
  4. Confirm that your council is safe environment compliant. Have your grand knight, program director, family and community director been trained and had their backgrounds checked? If not, visit kofc.org/safe to complete the required steps.

Supreme Forms – Please Submit These Important Annual Forms:

  • Form 1728 – Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity – was due January 31. If you missed the deadline, there is still time to submit your form through Officer’s Online.
  • Form 10784 – Fraternal Programs Report Form
  • Use the revised all-in-one form. It replaces 24 individual report forms.
  • Form SP-7 – Columbian Application Award – due June 30. Please note that all donations made outside of Supreme-recommended programs will not count for program credit toward the Columbian Award. Remember that your council must conduct four required programs in each of these categories – Faith – Spiritual Reflection, Family – Consecration to the Holy Family, Community – Helping Hands and Life – Novena for Life.
  • Form 185 – Report of Officers Chosen for Term – due June 30.
  • Form 365 – Service Program Personnel Report – due August 1.
  • All revised forms are available and can be downloaded from the Supreme website kofc.org/forms. Please review and get familiar with the new revised forms.

2019-2020 Program Reporting Form Change

All councils are required to start using Form 10784 – Fraternal Programs Report Form in reporting your council Fraternal programs. This form replaces the Council Activity Program Description Form.

Form 10784 is available on www.kofc.org and www.kofcsask.com websites.

Please email a copy of this document to: fraternalmission@kofc.org and to programs@kofcsask.com.

Thank you for your cooperation in this change. One less form to fill out.

Upcoming State Events

  • Organizational Meeting – Yorkton – July 12-14
  • Clergy Sports Day – Muenster – July 15-16
  • Millennium Pro-Life Cross Pilgrimage – Aberdeen – August 25
  • Charity Appeal – Denzil – November 2
  • For more information on these events, please visit www.kofcsask.com

Regularly meet with your pastor to discuss Faith In Action programs.

Thank you for all you do for the Knights.

If you have any questions about the new “Faith in Action” programs, please feel free to contact me.