1. State Program Director
Mark Carver
State Program Director

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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)

5. 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.

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

7. 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.

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

9. *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 points
Admin/State Activities 500 points
1,000 total
Tie breaker: STSP entry forms
*Submit grading forms online only*

10. (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 points
Admin/State Activities 400 points

11. 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

12. 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

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

14. 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

15. Mike Rose
Faith Director

16. 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

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. Keith Gros
Family Director

20. 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

21. 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.

22. Chris Davis
Life Director

23. 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

24. 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.

25. Michael Abbate
Community Director

26. 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

27. 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.

28. Mental Disability Fund Chairman
Tommy Ruemker
Mental Disability Fund Chairman

29. 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).

30. Special Olympics Chairman
Tim Helbling
Special Olympics Chairman

31. Special Olympics
Complete Form 4584 (Partnership Profile Report)
This form generates money for Louisiana Special Olympics.
Send to:
and

32. Athletic Events Chairman
Ralph Comeaux
Athletic Events Chairman

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

34. Youth Expansion Program Chairman
Melvin Burrell
Youth Expansion Program Chairman

35. 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

36. 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
Awards based on the period: April 1, 2019 – March 31, 2020

37. Delmas Forbes
Youth Chairman

38. 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

39. 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:

40. 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.

41. Catholic Youth Leadership Award Chairman
Richard Yandle
Catholic Youth Leadership Award Chairman

42. 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

43. Paul Gagnet
Forms Chairman

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

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

46. State Retreat Chairman
Steve Hart
State Retreat Chairman

47. 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

48. Vicen Alvarez
Silver Rose Chairman

49. Disaster Relief Chairman
Bill McCrossen
Disaster Relief Chairman

50. Emergency Management & Relief
State Emergency Management & Relief Coordinator:
Bill McCrossen
1223 Clearwater Drive
Mandeville LA 70471
(H) or (C)

51. 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!

52. Fraternal Year
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

53. Fraternal Year
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, raised by LA Councils & Assemblies
State Council distributed $13, to the State Councils of Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Hawaii

54. 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

55. Contact Information
New Orleans
Bill McCrossen (770)
Baton Rouge
Tommy Ruemker (225)
Lafayette
John Fruge (337)
Lake Charles
Troy Rizzuto (337)

56. Contact Information, contd.
Houma
Frank Chase (985)
Alexandria
Kenneth Taffi (318)
Shreveport
J.C. Broome (318)

57. 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.

58. 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
(770)

59. 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

60. Website Administrator
Brandon Hendricks
Website Administrator

61. Robert Boudreaux
State Administrator

62. Questions?