1. Mid Year Meeting – Lincoln
Mike “Schaef” Schaeffer
State Program Director
December 9, 2018
“Strong Council Programs Drive Membership”
“The Entire State Team Drives Membership”

2. Faith In Action (FIA) Requirements

3. FIA Categories Four Categories: Faith, Family, Community & Life
8 Supreme Recommended Programs in each category
8 Featured Programs: 1 Faith, 1 Family, 3 Community and 3 Life
4 Required Programs: 1 in each category
Faith – Spiritual Reflection Program
Family – Consecration to the Holy Family
Community – Helping Hands
Life – Novena for Life

4. Supreme Recommended FIA Programs
Eight Supreme Recommended Programs Per Category/Pillar
The goal is for the Council to be active and conduct programs that draw men closer to their Faith, Families and Communities.
Faith: RSVP, Into the Breach, Marian Icon Prayer Program, Building the Domestic Church Kiosk, Rosary Program, *Spiritual Reflection Program, Holy Hour, Sacramental Gifts
Family: Food for Families, Family of Month/Year, Keep Christ in Christmas, Family Fully Alive, Family Week, *Consecration to the Holy Family, Family Prayer Nights, Good Fri Family Promotions
Community: Coats for Kids, Global Wheelchair Mission, Habitat for Humanity, Disaster Preparedness, Free Throw Championship, Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest, Soccer Challenge, *Helping Hands
Life – Marches for Life, Special Olympics, Ultrasound Program, Christian Refugee Relief, Silver Rose, Mass for People w/Special Needs, Pregnancy Center Support, *Novena for Life

5. FIA Featured Programs
Eight Featured Programs: 1 Faith, 1 Family, 3 Community and 3 Life
When your Council conducts a featured program and satisfies the associated requirements, it will receive two credits toward that program category.
Faith – Refund Support Vocation Program (RSVP)
Family – Food for Families
Community – Coats for Kids, Global Wheelchair Mission, Habitat for Humanity
Life – Marches for Life, Special Olympics, Ultrasound Program

6. Req’d Faith - Spiritual Reflection Program
Guidelines:
The definition of “reflection” is broad but should be a day-long event
Councils can attend religious retreats organized by other groups but if not planning it themselves, 10%/minimum of 10 Council members should attend
Reflections can be held with other Councils in the area
Be creative – make a pilgrimage to a nearby monastery or convent
Bottom line, do your best to meet the intent of the program

7. Req’d Family – Consecration to the Holy Family
Action Steps:
Set a date for the Consecration and announce it a month before
Distribute Consecration to the Holy Family Prayer Cards the week before
On the day, distribute the prayer cards once again
Following the Consecration, host an event in the parish for all families
At the celebration be sure to wear your Council shirts
Remember to photograph/record the event

8. Req’d Community – Helping Hands
Action Steps:
Contact leaders from local non-profit organizations to see how you can assist
As a Council, generate program ideas that can benefit those less fortunate
Build public interest by promoting your Helping Hand activities
On the day of the event wear your Council shirts
At the celebration be sure to wear your Council shirts
Remember to photograph/record the event

9. Req’d Life – Novena for Life
Action Steps:
Plan the Novena by visiting to explore resources
Anchor the beginning and end of the nine days with a church service/rosary
Involve members of may parish organizations, especially the parish school and religious education leaders
Order Prayer for Life Prayer Cards
Prior to the start of the Novena, use the sample press release to distribute a tailored release to the local media
Remember to photograph/record the event

10. NEW COLUMBIAN AWARD FORM SP-7 Pg1

11. NEW COLUMBIAN AWARD FORM SP-7 Pg2

12. NEW ANNUAL SURVEY FORM 1728

13. NEW FRATERNAL PROGRAMS REPORT FORM

14. NEW FORM 365

15. Youth Protection Compliance Requirements

16. Youth Protection Compliance Requirements
Safe Environment Program Training and Background Check Requirements
ROLES
TRAINING
BACKGROUND CHECK
ARMATUS ADMINISTRATION
State Council
State Deputy X
State Advocate
State Program Director
State Youth Director
State Family Director
State Community Director
State Squire Chairman
Council
Grand Knight
Faithful Navigator
Program Director
Family Director
Community Director
Chief Counselor
Adult Counselor

17. Youth Protection Compliance Numbers
# Compliant/Pending Non-Compliant/Not Assigned
Roles Assigned 684 (42%) 288 / / 295
Grand Knight (67%) 114 / / 12
Program Director 171 (40%) 68 / / 87
Community Director 171 (33%) 56 / / 94
Family Director 171 (29%) 50 / / 102
Data as of 28 Nov 2018

18. Youth Protection Compliance Requirements
Every Council must be fully compliant with applicable safe environment requirements. What this means:
The Grand Knight and Program Director must complete the Presidium Safe Environment training,
The Family and Community Directors must complete both the training and a background check, and
If your Parish sponsors a Columbian Squires Circle, the council Squires Chief Counselor and all Circle Counselors must complete the training and a background check
Must be Youth Protection Compliant to be eligible for Star Council awards

19. Youth Protection Compliance Requirements
For more information on the Knights of Columbus Safe Environment Program, please visit kofc.org/safe. 
Questions regarding this award policy may be directed to the Fraternal Mission Department at or
Questions regarding safe environment program compliance of state or local Knights of Columbus councils may be directed to the Office of Youth Protection at or

20. ICC Report Update Compliant Non-Compliant Form 185 (92%) 158 13
Council Activity Planner (38%)
Every Council Active (39%)
Data as of 5 Dec 2018

21. Inter-Council Competition (ICC) Awards Program
 Due Date: March 1, 2019
Deadline
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Membership
April 1
75%
50%
25%
State Per Capita
March 1
Deadline Met
Received
Supreme Per Capita
Form 365 Service Personnel
Aug 1
Form Semi Annual Audit
Feb 15
Form Semi Annual Audit
Aug 15
Form 1728 Fraternal Activity Annual Survey
Jan 31
Form 185 Report of Officers
July 1
Received by Aug 1
ICC Council Activity Planner Info
Sep 1
ICC Columbian Faith (Church) Award
1 supreme or 2 local activities
1 activity 
ICC Columbian Community Award
1 activity
ICC Columbian Family Award
ICC Columbian Life Award
ICC Columbian Qualifier Award
ICC Ongoing Project Application
ICC Special Project Application
ICC Support of Catholic Education Application
ICC Support of Vocations Application
ICC Leonard Feehan Memorial Community Service Award
ICC Chaplain of the Year
ICC Knight of the Year > 5 Years & < 5 Years
Received in lieu of Family of the Year
ICC Family of the Year
Received in lieu of the Knight of the Year

22. ICC Awards List Category Award Name Divisional? Place Total Awards
Category
Award Name
Divisional?
Place
Total Awards
Publicity
Publicity Award
Yes
1st & 2nd 8
Faith-Vocations
Vocations Award No
2 Equal 2
Life-Culture of Life
Supreme and State
One Rose One Life
Art Contest
1st, 2nd, & 3rd 3
Faith-Church
Support of Catholic Education
Chaplain of the Year
Family
 Family
 Family of the Year
 No
1st, 2 HM
Community
Leonard Feehan Memorial
1st 1
Knight of the Year > 5 Years
Knight of the Year < 5 Years
Program Director
Ongoing Project
3 Equal
Special Project
Membership Director
Highest Percentage Gain 12
Ceremonials
George Nussrallah
Insurance
Agent of the Year
State Deputy
Fraternalist of the Year
District Deputy of the Year
ICC Gold Level
Unlimited  
ICC Silver Level
ICC Bronze Level
ICC Champion of the Year

23. Upcoming Event's State Bowling Tournament in Columbus
Feb & Feb 23 at Westwood Lanes in Columbus
POC is Dave Westerman (402)
ICC Awards due on 1 Mar 2019 (work w/your Councils)
State Free Throw Championship Sat 6 Apr 2019
Grand Island Central Catholic HS
Registration 9:30 – 10:20 am
Competition begins at 10:30 am
State Convention Apr 2019 in Kearney
All Tootsie Roll funds minus any expenses need to be turned into Don & Terri Hypse
Please have your council turn in the Partnership Profile Special Olympics Report even if your council did not participate because Supreme gives the State money for Special Olympics based on the number of reports submitted

24. Supreme Webinar Next Webinar: Tuesday 11 December, 7:30 pm CST
“Your Story, Your Council, Your FAITH In ACTION”
This webinar will discuss:
- How Faith In Action is your plan to let the Parish Community know that your Council are men of Faith and Action, and is geared to every Council member and officer.
Remember, every council officer and member needs to be a Recruiter!

25. Insurance
DD’s/GK’s, work with your insurance agent to promote the Order’s insurance program. Inform members of our fraternal benefits and promote these products.
“The Entire State Team Drives Membership”

26. Lou Gasper Nebraska State Deputy 2017-2019
“Encircled By Christ’s Love.”
The state motto is based on Luke’s Gospel that “Christ’s Love” is our Salvation
As Knights of Columbus we strive to be men of character and conviction dedicated to uphold the Gospel principles of our order while selflessly serving our family, Church, and communities. We stand in unbreakable solidarity with our Bishops, and Priests and are committed to Pope Francis’ message of charity, unity, fraternity and always reaching out to those in need.
 Allow your life to bear witness to our faith by offering the gift of membership today!
Lou Gasper
Nebraska State Deputy