State Program Director Mark Carver State Program Director

Agenda Supreme Awards Star Council Service Program Awards 2. State Awards State Deputy’s Award Fleur de Lis Award YEP Awards MDF Awards 3. State Directors and Chairman Supreme and State Programs

Star Council Pay Supreme Per-Capita (4 requirements) Pay Supreme Per-Capita Fr. McGivney Award (membership quota) Founders’ Award (insurance quota) Columbian Award (programs and forms) By June 30th

Columbian Award Earn 4 program credits in: Faith Family Community Life total of 16 program credits. 2. Conduct the 4 mandatory programs: Day of Spiritual Reflection (Faith) Consecration to the Holy Family (Family) Helping Hands (Community) Novena for Life (Life)

Columbian Award (continued) Submit Form SP7 (Columbian Award application) Submit Form 1728 (Fraternal Survey) Submit Form 365 (Program Personnel Report) Comply with Safe Environment requirements by May 1st.

Service Program Awards (Awards for the Best Programs) Recognizes Best Council Program Faith Family Life Community Supreme Program STSP Entry Form

Service Program Awards (continued) Entries judged by the State Deputy. State winners are submitted to Supreme. Compete for International Award. Attend Supreme Convention. Louisiana incorporated the STSP into the State Deputy Award.

State Council Awards State Deputy’s Award. Fleur de Lis Award. Mental Disability Fund Awards. Youth Expansion Program Awards.

*Submit grading forms online only* State Council Awards State Deputy’s Award Faith 100 points Family 100 points Life 100 points Community 100 points Youth Expansion Program 100 points Admin/State Activities 500 points 1,000 total Tie breaker: STSP entry forms *Submit grading forms online only*

(Louisiana version of Star Council) 80% in each of these 6 categories State Council Awards Fleur de Lis Award (Louisiana version of Star Council) 80% in each of these 6 categories Faith 80 points Family 80 points Life 80 points Community 80 points Youth Expansion Program 80 points Admin/State Activities 400 points

Administration/State Activities (500 points) submit STSP Entry Forms (mail/hardcopy) support Seminary Mission Fund participate in Athletic/Cook Offs attend KCLS attend Grand Knights’ Day submit State Convention credentials participate in CYLA

Administration (continued) submit Special Olympics Report submit MDF Financial Report (online) pay Supreme Per Capita pay State Per Capita submit Form 185 (officers) submit Form 365 (directors/chairmen) submit Form 1728 (survey/donations) must recruit 1 new member

Directors Family Director Keith Gros Faith Director Mike Rose Community Director Mike Abbate Life Director Chris Davis

Chairmen Tommy Ruemker Mental Disability Fund Tim Helbling Special Olympics Ralph Comeaux Sports/Cook Offs Melvin Burrell Youth Expansion (YEP) Delmas Forbes Youth / Seminarians Richard Yandle CYLA Paul Gagnet Forms/Public Relations Steve Hart Retreat Vicen Alverez Silver Rose Bill McCrossen Disaster Relief Brandon Hendricks Website Administrator Robert Boudreaux State Administrator

Mike Rose Faith Director

Faith: Mike Rose Spiritual Reflection Program SP7: Mandatory Program RSVP SP7: Feature Program Into the Breach Marian Icon Prayer Program Domestic Church Kiosk & Catholic Info Series Rosary Program Holy Hour Sacramental Gifts

Spiritual Day of Reflection The definition of a “reflection” is broad but should be a day-long event at minimum. This can be an event run by council members or for council members and men of the parish. Councils can attend religious retreats and days of reflection organized by other groups. However, council attendance should at least 10 percent of the council or a minimum of 10 members participating. Councils could also collaborate with other councils in the area to host a Spiritual Day of Reflection.

Marian Icons Louisiana has 3 icons of Our Lady Help of Persecuted Christians. To receive the icon, contact your Diocesan Administrator. Use Marian Prayer Program booklet. Use Our Lady Help of Persecuted Christians prayer cards.

Keith Gros Family Director

Family: Keith Gros Consecration to the Holy Family SP7: Mandatory Program Food for Families SP7: Feature Program Family of the Month/Year Keep Christ in Christmas (Poster Contest, etc.) Family Fully Alive Family Week Family Prayer Night Good Friday Family Promotion

Consecration to the Holy Family Use the Holy Family Prayer cards. Recite the Consecration to the Holy Family Prayer together as a parish family at Sunday Mass.

Chris Davis Life Director

Life: Chris Davis Novena for Life SP7: Mandatory Program Marches for Life SP7: Feature Program Special Olympics SP7: Feature Program Ultrasound Program SP7: Feature Program Christian Refugee Relief Silver Rose Mass for People with Special Needs Pregnancy Center Support

Novena for Life 9 days of prayer for life. Use the Prayer for Life prayer cards. Consider using novenas provided by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, such as the 9 Days for Life Novena. www.usccb.org/about/pro-life-activities

Michael Abbate Community Director

Community: Mike Abbate Helping Hands SP7: Mandatory Program Coats for Kids SP7: Feature Program Global Wheelchair Mission SP7: Feature Program Habitat for Humanity SP7: Feature Program Disaster Response Free Throw Championship Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest Soccer Challenge

Helping Hands Help those less fortunate in your community, such as homeless, the addicted, the elderly, etc. Cook or serve food for homeless. Clear or repair facilities (group home or shelter). Provide supplies or items to homeless shelter This program is intended to be broad reaching within your community and not specific to certain individuals. It should address the needs of whole groups – not specific individuals.

Mental Disability Fund Chairman Tommy Ruemker Mental Disability Fund Chairman

Mental Disability Fund Info: LouisianaKC.org Programs Mental Disability Fund Do not send your checks to the State Office. Send your donations directly to your beneficiary. Consider St. Mary’s Residential Training School as a beneficiary. Complete the Financial Statement Report Form (online form).

Special Olympics Chairman Tim Helbling Special Olympics Chairman

Special Olympics Complete Form 4584 (Partnership Profile Report) This form generates money for Louisiana Special Olympics. Send to: fraternalmission@kofc.org and timhelbling@bellsouth.net

Athletic Events Chairman Ralph Comeaux Athletic Events Chairman

BBQ Cook-Off Gumbo Cook-Off Texas Hold ‘Em Horseshoes Corn Hole Toss Golf Disc Golf Nine Ball Tournament Bowling

Youth Expansion Program Chairman Melvin Burrell Youth Expansion Program Chairman

YEP Quota: $10 for each “Regular Member.” “Regular member” does not include Inactive Members, Honorary Members, Honorary Life Members, and Disabled Members. Supports: Youth Contests (Free Throw, Posters, etc.) CYLA (college scholarships) Seminarians Catholic Student Centers

YEP Donations are collected all year. Make checks payable to “Louisiana State Council.” Put “YEP” and your council number on the check. Mail donations to: YEP Chairman Melvin Burrell P.O. Box 113 Hahnville, LA 70057-0113. Awards based on the period: April 1, 2019 – March 31, 2020

Delmas Forbes Youth Chairman

Seminary Mission Fund Helps pay the cost of mission trips for seminarians. Raffle tickets were distributed at the State Convention. Requested donation is $200 or more per Council. Tickets can be purchased online. Mail donations/raffle stubs and check to: Delmas Forbes, Jr., 1533 Cooper St. Denham Springs, LA 70726.

Catholic School Tuition Lottery Eligibility: Any Louisiana knight or widow with a child in Catholic school (Pre-K through 12th grade). 16 drawings: 4 drawings / 4 times per year. $500 cash award. You can win more than once. Increase your chances of winning by recruiting a new knight. Send to: dcforbes1@cox.net.

Free Throw Contest (Community) Soccer Challenge (Community) Youth Contests Free Throw Contest (Community) Soccer Challenge (Community) Citizenship Essay Contest (Community) Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest (Family) Send participation forms to Supreme and to the appropriate State Director.

Catholic Youth Leadership Award Chairman Richard Yandle Catholic Youth Leadership Award Chairman

CYLA Cash scholarships offered to Catholic 12th graders in public, parochial, or private school. Each council can select 1 Boy and 1 Girl winner. Send your Council’s Boy and Girl winning application to your Diocesan Administrator. 1st Place: $5,000 2nd Place: $3,000 3rd Place: $2,000 Diocesan: $500 Total Scholarships: $23,500

Paul Gagnet Forms Chairman

Form SP7 (Columbian Award application) Form 1728 (Fraternal Survey) Form 365 (Program Personnel Report) Must include email addresses. Necessary for Safe Environment training Form 185 (Report of Officers) Send a copy to Robert Boudreaux

KofC.org/Forms Form 1295 (Semi-Annual Audits) Form 2630 (Annual Report of Round Table) KofC.org/Forms

State Retreat Chairman Steve Hart State Retreat Chairman

State Retreat January 10, 11, and 12 Maryhill Renewal Center in Pineville, LA It is NOT a silent retreat. Atmosphere is relaxed, casual and prayerful. Commuter $110 Double $175 Single $200

Vicen Alvarez Silver Rose Chairman

Disaster Relief Chairman Bill McCrossen Disaster Relief Chairman

Emergency Management & Relief State Emergency Management & Relief Coordinator: Bill McCrossen 1223 Clearwater Drive Mandeville LA 70471 985-624-8794 (H) or 770-354-5379 (C) wjm4727@hotmail.com

June - November Hurricane season is upon us once again! Did you know the Supreme Council has a Disaster Preparedness Plan? A plan with steps for your councils to prepare your community before disaster strikes Did you know the State Council has a Disaster & Relief Plan of Action? A plan for those who want to assist! A plan for those who need assistance!

Fraternal Year 2017-2018 28 Councils & 1 Assembly responded to disasters in New Orleans East, Southeast Texas, & Southwest Louisiana! Knights & their families donated their Time, Talents & Resources! Relief efforts included: Time & money to help those in need Cooking for & feeding those in need as well as first-responders Gutting & cleaning homes and businesses Donations were received by the Supreme Council as well as the Louisiana State Council

Fraternal Year 2018 - 2019 Louisiana Councils & Assemblies donated funds for disaster relief Rock N Bowl Fundraiser hosted by the State Council spearheaded by DD Bob Lino Total of $13,043.68 raised by LA Councils & Assemblies State Council distributed $13,413.80 to the State Councils of Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Hawaii

Who do you contact? There will be a contact person in each Diocese This contact person will be able to help you with the relief efforts: Getting you the assistance you may need Coordinating the relief efforts in the area

Contact Information New Orleans Bill McCrossen (770) 354-5379 wjm4727@hotmail.com Baton Rouge Tommy Ruemker (225) 333-6647 Truemker@eatel.net Lafayette John Fruge (337) 349-7811 kcfruge@yahoo.com Lake Charles Troy Rizzuto (337) 532-7658 Troyrizz@suddenlink.net

Contact Information, contd. Houma Frank Chase (985) 532-2902 chasefajjj@aol.com Alexandria Kenneth Taffi (318) 955-5293 Ktaffi1967@gmail.com Shreveport J.C. Broome (318) 798-0573

Disaster Preparedness This program motivates councils to take a holistic approach by promoting readiness in times of crisis, assessing response capabilities and learning how to properly respond well ahead of a disaster. You can find the Preparedness program information in the Faith in Action booklet under the Community section.

Disaster Relief Request Form Please access this form if you or someone you know is in need of assistance! Find it on the State website: Louisianakc.org/Programs Emergency Management & Relief Submit form to: Bill McCrossen wjm4727@hotmail.com (770) 354-5379

Monetary Donations? Checks should be made payable to the Louisiana State Council Send all monetary donations to: Vernon Ducote, State Secretary 3030 Congress Boulevard #103 Baton Rouge LA 70808

Website Administrator Brandon Hendricks Website Administrator

Robert Boudreaux State Administrator

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