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4 30 – 100 IN COUNCIL GOAL IS 5 NET GAIN 30 – 100 IN COUNCIL GOAL IS 3 NET GAIN FORM 1728FORM %INSURANCE 7% MEMBERSHIP FORM 365FORM 365 PER CAPITA FORM SP-7FORM SP-7

2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE 55 FORM 1728FORM 1728 MEET ALL STAR COUNCIL REQUIREMENTS PLUS 200% OF MEMBERSHIP QUOTA

2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE 6 WIN STAR COUNCIL AWARD FILE FORM 185 BY JUNE 30 MEET STATE CHARITY GOAL BY JUNE 30 PAY STATE PER CAPITA BY JUNE 30 SEAT AT LEAST ONE DELEGATE AT STATE CONVENTION 2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE

7 TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 2010 MID-YEAR MEETING 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 CONVENTION HAVE AN ACTIVE FIRST DEGREE TEAM OR A MEMBER OF YOUR COUNCIL WITH A SPEAKING PART ON AN ACTIVE FIRST DEGREE TEAM ACTIVE TEAM MEANS AT LEAST 2 DEGREES DURING THE YEAR

2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE 8 LET’S RECOGNIZE LAST YEAR’S WINNERS IN YOUR DIOCESE!

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25 REFER TO PAGES 48 – 54 OF THE STAR GUIDE 2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE

26 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 Bishop for his designated charity 30% is distributed by the State Charity Board to deserving charities (i.e. Texas Special Olympics) 2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE

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73 WHY GET INVOLVED WITH SPECIAL OLYMPICS ? Special Olympics 2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE

74 CHANGES LIVES Changes Lives Changes Attitudes Brings People Together Shows We Care Rewarding Experience It’s Just Plain Fun!!!!!!! 2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE

75 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 provides a grant of $22,000 (from the 30%) in addition to the money from Supreme Council 2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE

76 Form 4584

2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE 77 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 TXDOT.GOV website or link at State Website - tkofc.org SHOW YOUR KC PRIDE – “ONE NATION UNDER GOD” LICENSE PLATES COSTS 2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE

78 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 2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE

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DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE One Academic grant per $1000 $15,000 Two Catholic School Grants per $2000 $30,000 Two Columbian Squires Academic $1000 $ 2,000 TOTAL EDUCATIONAL GRANTS PER YEAR $47,000 The interest from this fund is used to provide our Educational Grants:

2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE  The State Education committee evaluates the student applications.  Committee will meet in March  Winners are approved at State Convention. David C. Zwingman CHAIRMAN

2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE 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 Who is Eligible?

2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE  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  Download Forms  Send completed applications to: David Zwingman, Chairman Townes Road (number incorrect in Star Guide and on web site) Friendswood, TX  Educational School Grant Application

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DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE  70% of all Charitable Contributions directly to Bishop  100% of all Contributions over the goal to Bishop  Texas Special Olympics Contribution  Infirmed Priests (approximate) $2000  Educational Grant$1000  Catholic Schools Grant$2000  Columbian Squires Grant (if in your Diocese)

2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE Bobb Mahrer DIRECTOR 1 New Knight + 1 Experienced Knight = 2 Great Knights

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2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP WE DID IT ! New York

2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE State Membership Incentives January 1 – March 31, 2011 JAN – A New Year, A New Knight FEB – We Love the Knights MAR – Celebrate the Green APR – Spring Into Action Details will be released on the 1 st of each month

2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP This Year’s Goals Beat the out of New York !!! Become the #1 Jurisdiction in the United States Surpass 95,000 members Who will be the 95,000 member? Will be recognized at state convention Set new recruitment record of 5,400 Knights of Columbus MEMBERSHIP Experience of a Lifetime

2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE 91 RECRUITMENT Texas Membership Recruitment Report by Diocese Source: Supreme Council Report 1/1/2011 DIOCESE MEMBERS 07/1/2010GOALGAIN % GAINLOSS NET GAIN AMARILLO1, %217 AUSTIN11, %68221 BEAUMONT3, %488 BROWNSVILLE3, %4146 CORPUS CHRISTI4, %371 DALLAS9, %64222 EL PASO2, %874 FORT WORTH8, %62126 GAL-HOUSTON20,0271, %83423 LAREDO1, %441 LUBBOCK1, %423 SAN ANGELO2, %472 SAN ANTONIO12, %71213 TYLER2, %55 VICTORIA6, %868 TOTAL93,4905,4002, %4441,804

2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE 92 DIOCESE MEMBERS 07/1/2010GOALGAIN % GAINLOSS NET GAIN Austin North Austin South 5,456 6, % 48.5% Gal-Houston SE Gal-Houston NW 9,319 10, % 50.6% San Antonio West San Antonio East 4,391 7, % 28.2% Membership Standings 01/01/ DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE

DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE RECRUITMENT Awards Recruitment Badge (for individual recruiters) Silver Badge (3 or more new members)* Gold Badge (5 or more new members)* * recruiters are validated through Supreme Council VIP list Badges are provided to the District Deputies for presentation.

2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE BLITZ & FWY Utilize Supreme Recruitment Materials Pamphlets Videos Posters and Flyers Knights of Columbus MEMBERSHIP Experience of a Lifetime Check Supreme Council website for materials.

2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE BLITZ & FWY Utilize “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, , fax, etc. Solicit list of new parishioners from pastor Compare council roster with parish roster Send letter to prospects and former members

2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE ALL COUNCILS ACTIVE Texas Membership Report All Councils Active Source: Supreme Council Report 11/01/2010 DIOCESE NUMBER OF COUNCILS NUMBER OF COUNCILS RECRUITING COUNCILS NOT RECRUITING PERCENT COUNCILS RECRUITING AMARILLO % AUSTIN % BEAUMONT % BROWNSVILLE % CORPUS CHRISTI % EL PASO % DALLAS % FORT WORTH %

2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE ALL COUNCILS ACTIVE Texas Membership Report All Councils Active Source: Supreme Council Report 11/01/2010 DIOCESE NUMBER OF COUNCILS NUMBER OF COUNCILS RECRUITING COUNCILS NOT RECRUITING PERCENT COUNCILS RECRUITING GAL-HOU % LAREDO % LUBBOCK % SAN ANGELO % SAN ANTONIO % TYLER % VICTORIA % TOTAL %

2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE CEREMONIALS Admission Committee a. Appoint a Committee (appointed by the GK) a.Include FS, Treasurer, Membership Director, Program Director, Field Agent, and other Members of Council b.Interview the Candidate a.Determine Catholicity of Candidate (determined by priest) b.Provide “History” of the Order c.Describe “Programs” d.Provide information about “Insurance” products e.Stress importance of “Attendance” at meetings f.Explain required payment of “Dues” c.Vote on Application for Approval a.Approval comes from the council sponsoring the candidate

2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE 99 TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 2010 MID-YEAR MEETING 2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE

100 TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 2010 MID-YEAR MEETING  Existing Certified First Degree Teams are not affected  They should continue as before  from memory  wearing robes  with all props (skull, banner, compass, etc.).  Supreme Knight has announced new initiative  Permits reading of the first degree ceremonial  Every council now empowered to conduct its own first degree ceremonial. NOW FOR THE CHANGES – REALLY JUST ADDITIONAL OPTIONS 2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE

101 TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 2010 MID-YEAR MEETING  Ceremonial CD provided that includes  All music  narrative parts of Chancellor, and DGK.  GK, FS, and Warden roles must still be read.  Props are still necessary – skull, compass, banner etc.  Use high quality music equipment to play the music and if used, the recorded voice of the Chancellor and DGK.  Robes not required to conduct the First Degree  Councils with robes in good condition are encouraged to wear them DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE

102 TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 2010 MID-YEAR MEETING  Councils without Robes or Ceremonial Baldrics should conduct the First Degree wearing coat, tie, and jewel of office, until such time that Ceremonial Baldrics or robes can be purchased.  Baldrics are $ 25 each – need 5 – GK, DGK, Chan., W., & FS) and can be purchased from Official KC suppliers.  Each First Degree Team should have multiple members available to serve as back-ups for each role, so that, a degree is never postponed or cancelled due to a lack of personnel DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE

103 TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 2010 MID-YEAR MEETING  Council that reads the parts should simply follow the book, with no additions, omissions or innovations.  Ceremonial Books may be ordered by using Form 532 available on the Knights of Columbus website at:  Members who have memorized their roles are eligible to be certified should continue to be certified on Form 543.  Those Councils reading the ceremonial should strive to memorize the parts and become certified! Reading the ceremonial is meant to be a temporary solution DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE

104 TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 2010 MID-YEAR MEETING  District Deputies must submit Form 450 for each First, Second and Third Degree Ceremonial conducted within his district, even if he was not able to attend.  Indicate on the Form 450 which parts of First Degree were read or memorized and overall effectiveness of the degree.  Form 450 can be electronically filed via the Knights of Columbus website DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE

DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE RETENTION Objective: Conserve Members Minimize Suspensions (A separate Retention presentation is available at If Suspension is necessary, follow the process using the “Texas Proper Billing Procedures” Process and Procedures available in Membership section of STAR GUIDE

2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE SUPREME THEME 1 New Knight 1 Experienced Knight 2 Great Knights + =

2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE Joe Torres DIRECTOR PHOTO if available

2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE State Programs Team Director Joe Torres Corpus Christi Family Chairman Joe Naderer (Marie) Corpus Christi Columbian Squires Chairman Larry Prather (Darla) Harker Heights Vocations Chairman Tom Watters Sr (June) Irving Pro-Life Chairman Tom J. Clark (Lisa) Garland Youth Chairman Jesse Aguilar (Maria) San Antonio Wheelchair Chairman Sam Szalwinski (Beverly) San Antonio Athletic Chairman Gary Blanchette (Gerry) Houston

2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE 24 Activities 6 Different Areas Family Activities Church Activities Pro-Life Activities Council Activities Youth Activities = Squires Community = “Food for Famine” 4 Activities in each area 24/6/4

2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE Sam Szalwinski CHAIRMAN

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DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE Key Program Benefit – Promote Unity & Fraternity in Council Family of the Month – Form #1993A by 15 th of each month Available at & Surge Kit Submit on-line, fax or mail to Supreme Family of the Year – Paper-only form in Publication #1993 Available at & Surge Kit Mail to State Council by March 15, 2011 Joe Naderer CHAIRMAN

2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE CHURCH ACTIVITIES Remember “Christ” in Christmas Remember your Seminarians Corporate Communion Living Rosary Acts Retreat Priest ’ s Annuities April - Vocations Day of Prayer Tom Watters CHAIRMAN

2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE 115 What can you do to increase fundraising for Crisis Centers, and Diocesan Pro Life Ministries, and to increase Pro Life awareness among your Councils and Parishes? “Blood Money” Video - Aims to shake the viewer to the very core regarding the abortion industry. Play it at Council Meetings or Parishes. Tom Clark to send out follow-up details how to order the video. Participate in the Ultrasound Initiative Program. March 25th - Day of Prayer for the Unborn Child May 3 - National Prayer for Life Campaign Pro Life Knights in a Pro Life Texas Tom Clark CHAIRMAN 2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE

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117 Jesse J. Aguilar, Jr. CHAIRMAN DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE

118 EACH CONTESTANT IS “TO BE GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO DEFINE THE ROLE OF A CATHOLIC CITIZEN IN A FREE SOCIETY AND STRENGTHEN THE BOND BETWEEN THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. CONTEST OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS IN GRADES 8 THRU 12 IN PUBLIC, PRIVATE, OR PAROCHIAL SCHOOL. AWARDS TO WINNERS ARE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNCIL (CERTIFICATES, SCHOLARSHIPS, SAVINGS BONDS, TROPHIES, ETC DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE

119 Poster entries must fall under the following categories: Alcohol Awareness and Abuse or Drug Awareness and Abuse Contestants will be categorized in two age groups: 8 through 11 years and 12 through 14 years Competition levels: Council: Jan 2011 District/Diocesan: Feb 2011 State: Due March 20,2011 Awards to winners are left to discretion of council (i.e. certificates, scholarships, savings bonds, trophies, etc.) 2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE

DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE Knights of Columbus Free Throw Open to boys and girls ages 10 thru 14. Deadline for entry: December Competition Levels: Council: January District: February Regional: No later than February 19th State: March 5th Forms due to Jesse Aguilar by Feb. 21st Awards: No monetary awards. Certificates,medals and KC basketballs may be ordered through Supreme.

2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE A COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE SHOULD ACCOMPANY ALL COUNCIL WINNERS TO THE NEXT LEVELS OF COMPETITION. MAKE SURE THAT A BIRTH CERTIFICATE (OR OTHER LEGAL PROOF OF AGE), AN ENTRY FORM AND A SCORE SHEET ARE SENT TO EACH LEVEL OF COMPETITION. THIS APPEARS TO BE A RECURRING PROBLEM AND CAUSES SLOW DOWNS AND FRUSTRATION DURING THE REGISTRATION PROCESS.

2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE GARY BLANCHETTE Chariman

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DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE Service Program Award Entries are due by March 20, SEE DETAILS IN THE STAR GUIDE OR ON THE STATE WEB SITE ( Mail All Entries to: Joe Torres Programs Director

2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE Jim Wade DIRECTOR

2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE THE VISION OF FR. MICHAEL J. MCGIVNEY Establish a Knights of Columbus presence in EVERY CATHOLIC COMMUNITY HOW DO WE DO THIS ? ROUND TABLES AND NEW COUNCILS THESE ARE THE GIFTS THAT KEEP ON GIVING

2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE WHAT IS THE PLAN? GK is responsible for starting a Round Table DD will continue to inform the GK of requirement Diocesan Council Development Coordinator (DCDC) will insure that 2629 is sent to Supreme in a timely manner District Deputy will insure that 2630 is sent to Supreme on time

2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE YOU DID IT!!!! Achieved 100% of goal by September 30

2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE  Amarillo 17  Austin 5  Beaumont 11  Brownsville 38  Corpus Christi 16  Dallas 20  El Paso 4  Fort Worth 16  Gal/Hou 47  Laredo 20  Lubbock 10  San Angelo 19  San Antonio 31  Tyler 25  Victoria 11

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THE FOURTH DEGREE AND COLOR CORPS REPRESENTS THE ENTIRE ORDER OF THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS. THEIR CONDUCT AND APPEARANCE SHOULD REFLECT THIS AT ALL TIMES! 2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE

TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 2010 MID-YEAR MEETING BLACK TUXEDO PLEATED WHITE TUXEDO SHIRT WITH LAYDOWN COLLAR BLACK BOW TIE BLACK CUMMERBUND BLACK STUDS & CUFF LINKS BLACK SHOES AND SOCKS SOCIAL BALDRIC LAPEL PIN & AMERICAN FLAG PIN NAME BADGE 2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE

TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 2010 MID-YEAR MEETING BLACK TUXEDO NOTCHED LAPEL NO TAILS NO HANDKERCHIEF IN POCKET! ABSOLUTELY NO WHITE MILITARY MESS JACKETS ALLOWED AT ANY TIME AT ANY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS EVENT! (Unless Active Duty Military) 2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE

TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 2010 MID-YEAR MEETING IN WARM CLIMATES AND DURING WARM MONTHS, A WHITE DINNER JACKET MAY BE WORN, IF DONE AS A UNIT BUT ONLY WITH APPROVAL OF THE VSM OR MFD. THE CAPE & CHAPEAUX MUST BE WORN FOR HONOR GUARD TURN-OUTS IN WHITE DINNER JACKETS. IF THE WHITE DINNER JACKET IS WORN TO A SOCIAL FUNCTION (i.e. BANQUET), A SOCIAL BALDRIC WILL NOT BE WORN. FORMER OFFICER JEWELS MAY BE WORN ABOVE THE JACKET POCKET. CURRENT OFFICER JEWEL MAY BE WORN AROUND THE NECK DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE

TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 2010 MID-YEAR MEETING WHITE PLEATED TUXEDO SHIRT WITH LAYDOWN COLLAR NO WING TIPPED (“BUTTERFLY”) COLLAR NO RUFFLES NO PLAIN WHITE SHIRT 2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE

TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 2010 MID-YEAR MEETING FOURTH DEGREE LAPEL PIN AMERICAN FLAG PIN NO COMBINATION PIN WITH FLAG BY THE SIDE OF THE EMBLEM NO PIN WITH RHINESTONES NO PFN OR PGK LAPEL PIN 2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE

TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 2010 MID-YEAR MEETING NEW COMBINATION FLAG/EMBLEM PIN FROM SUPREME IS OPTIONAL! FLAG IS ON TOP OF THE EMBLEM. COST IS $ 3.50 EACH. ALL PINS MUST BE IDENTICAL ON EVERY FOURTH DEGREE KNIGHT IN THE HONOR GUARD! IF IDENTICAL PINS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, NO PINS WILL BE WORN DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE

TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 2010 MID-YEAR MEETING SAME AS PREVIOUSLY DESCRIBED MINUS SOCIAL BALDRIC MINUS NAME BADGE ADD SERVICE BALDRIC ADD CAPE ADD CHAPEAUX ADD WHITE GLOVES ADD SWORD 2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE

TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 2010 MID-YEAR MEETING BLACK TUXEDO STUDS BLACK CUFF LINKS NO PEARL, GOLD, OR OTHER METAL NO DECORATIVE STUDS OR CUFF LINKS 2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE

TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 2010 MID-YEAR MEETING BLACK CUMMERBUND BLACK BOW TIE NO VEST NO HALF-VEST NO COLORED BOW TIE NO COLORED CUMMERBUND 2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE

TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 2010 MID-YEAR MEETING BLACK CAPE LINING WITH COLOR OF OFFICE 4 TH DEGREE EMBLEM PATCH ON LEFT SHOULDER NO OTHER PATCHES OR EMBLEMS ALLOWED! THAT INCLUDES OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE PATCHES! 2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE

TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 2010 MID-YEAR MEETING BLACK CHAPEAUX PLUME WITH COLOR OF OFFICE 4 TH DEGREE EMBLEM PATCH ON RIGHT SIDE OF CHAPEAUX NO SILVER OR GOLD STRIPES ON SIDE OF CHAPEAUX! 2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE

TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 2010 MID-YEAR MEETING SERVICE BALDRIC WITH SWORD BALDRIC IS WHITE WITH RED & BLUE STRIPES. NO OTHER LETTERING! WHEN SWORD IS NOT PERMITTED, SERVICE BALDRIC IS STILL WORN COLOR BEARERS WEAR SERVICE BALDRIC, COLOR HARNESS, BUT NO SWORD 2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE

TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 2010 MID-YEAR MEETING JEWEL OF CURRENT OFFICE IN THE 3 RD OR 4 TH DEGREE MAY BE WORN AROUND THE NECK FORMER SUPREME DIRECTOR, PSD, F0RMER VSM, FORMER MASTER, FORMER DD, PGK, OR PFN MAY WEAR THE MINIATURE JEWEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH GUIDELINES IN DRILL MANUAL 2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE

TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 2010 MID-YEAR MEETING ALL 4 th DEGREE MEMBERS MUST DRESS THE SAME! THIS REFLECTS OUR UNITY! ALL MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS & RULES OF THE ORDER! THAT INCLUDES THE RULES REGARDING FOURTH DEGREE REGALIA! 2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE

any appointed official representing the State of Texas will be ANYaskedto resign if he blatantly refuses to comply with the rules of the 4th degree TEXAS STATE COUNCIL 2010 MID-YEAR MEETING A QUOTE FROM STATE DEPUTY TONY HERRETH: ANY APPOINTED OFFICIAL REPRESENTING THE STATE OF TEXAS WILL BE ASKED TO RESIGN FROM HIS OFFICE IF HE BLATANTLY REFUSES TO COMPLY WITH THE RULES OF THE 4 TH DEGREE! 2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE

147 Dennis Stark CHAIRMAN 2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE

148 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 2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE

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150 **APPROVED** Coupon Revenue: **FINAL ''08****FINAL ''09***BUDGET ''10***FORECAST '10**7 YEAR TOTAL Coupons Sold 13,155 16,867 16,000 15,826 92,433 Total Revenue $131,550$168,670$160,000 $158,260 $ 924,330 Total Costs (Forecasted) $ 66,482 $ 80,528 $ 78,000 $ 77,547 $ 462,971 Texas State Council & Councils Texas State Council $ 51,913 $ 71,275 $ 66,000 $ 64,888 $ 368,926 Council Per Capita $1 $ 13,155 $ 16,867 $ 16,000 $ 15,826 $ 92,433 Total Net Profit $ 65,068 $ 88,142 $ 82,000 $ 80,714 $ 461,359 Texas State Council & Councils Net Profit per Sold Coupons $ 3.95 $ 4.23 $ 4.12 $ 4.10 $ 3.99 July 1 State Membership 89,332 91,377 93,600 93,490 Per Capita Savings per Member $ 0.58 $ 0.78 $ 0.70 $ DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE

DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE Memb.CouponsEst. Sales Sales Diocese1-Jul-10Sold byProfit byProfit perCouponsProfit per Diocese Memb./Dioc. SoldMemb. Lubbock 1, $ 2,161 $ $ 1.28 El Paso 2, $ 2,665 $ $ 1.04 Laredo 1, $ 1,689 $ $ 1.18 Tyler 2, $ 2,444 $ $ 1.21 Amarillo 1, $ 1,788 $ $ 0.89 San Angelo 2, $ 2,546 $ $ 0.89 Arch. of San Antonio 12,131 2,501 $ 10,254 $ ,623 $ 0.93 Arch. of Galv.-Houston 19,915 3,804 $ 15,596 $ ,352 $ 0.94 Brownsville 3, $ 2,981 $ $ 0.76 Corpus Christi 4, $ 3,288 $ $ 0.75 Austin 11,930 1,739 $ 7,130 $ ,784 $ 0.65 Victoria 6, $ 3,481 $ $ 0.51 Fort Worth 8, $ 4,006 $ $ 0.48 Beaumont 3, $ 1,337 $ $ 0.67 Dallas 9, $ 3,522 $ ,096 $ 0.52 Totals 93,490 15,826 $ 64,887 $ ,859 $ 0.78

2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE SECTION OF THE BY-LAWS OF THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PROHIBITS ANY MEMBER OR OFFICER OF A COUNCIL FROM USING HIS TITLE OR MEMBERSHIP IN THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TO PROMOTE THE SALE OF ANY LIFE INSURANCE, ANNUITY, OR LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE PRODUCT OTHER THAN THOSE ISSUED BY THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS. THE NAME, EMBLEM, MEMBER’S AFFILIATION WITH THE KC’S OR ANYTHING CONNECTED WITH THE KC’S SHOULD NEVER BE USED TO PROMOTE ANY INSURANCE PRODUCTS OTHER THAN THOSE ISSUED BY THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.

2011 DIOCESAN WINTER CONFERENCE COUNCIL PUBLICATIONS ARE PROHIBITED FROM ACCEPTING ADVERTISEMENTS THAT ARE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY RELATED TO THE SALE OF COMMERCIAL LIFE INSURANCE. THIS PROHIBITION EXTENDS TO ADVERTISEMENTS BY INDIVIDUAL INSURANCE AGENTS WHO SELL LIFE INSURANCE AS WELL AS TO ADVERTISEMENTS BY COMMERCIAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES.

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