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6. GROWING THE ORDER BY ATTAINING OR EXCEEDING YOUR MEMBERSHIP GOAL CARING FOR WIDOWS & CHILDREN OF DECEASED MEMBERS THROUGH THE INSURANCE PROGRAM PERFORMING WORKS OF CHARITY INVOLVED WITH YOUR CHURCH, COUNCIL, YOUTH, FAMILIES, COMMUNITIES, AND THE PRO-LIFE MOVEMENT. OBSERVING BY-LAWS BY PAYING PER CAPITA ON TIME ATTAINING STAR COUNCIL STATUS MEANS YOU ARE:

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8. SP-7 Columbian AwardColumbian Award FORM 1728 Fraternal Survey 2.5% NET2.5% NET INSURANCE GAININSURANCE GAIN 7% NET MEMBERSHIP GAIN FORM 365FORM 365 Program PersonnelProgram Personnel PER CAPITA MINIMUM NET GAIN – 3 MAXIMUM NET GAIN - 35 MINIMUM NET GAIN – 3

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12. CHAPLAIN* PRO-LIFE CHAIRMAN/CHAIRCOUPLE PROGRAM DIRECTOR* COUNCIL ACTIVITY DIRECTOR * CHURCH DIRECTOR* MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR * YOUTH DIRECTOR* FAMILY DIRECTOR * COMMUNITY DIRECTOR RETENTION CHAIRMAN * REQUIRED ACTIVITIES FOR COLUMBIAN AWARD (FORM SP-7)

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16. Director Joe Torres Corpus Christi

17. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Family Chairman Joe Naderer Corpus Christi Columbian Squires Chairman Larry Prather Harker Heights Vocations Chairman Tom Watters, Sr. Irving Pro-Life Chairman Tom J. Clark Garland Youth Chairman Jesse Aguilar San Antonio Wheelchair Chairman Sam Szalwinski San Antonio Athletic Chairman Gary Blanchette Houston

18. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Love & Defense of Family – Key component of the Culture of Life – Foundational concern of the Order Family of the Month – Form #1993A by 15 th of each month Available at www.kofc.org & Surge Kit Submit on-line, fax or mail to Supreme Council Eligible for one of 100 Holy Family gifts Certificate available (Form #1843)

19. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Family of the Year – Paper-only form in Publication #1993 Available at www.kofc.org & Surge Kit Mail to State Council by March 15, 2011 Consider FoM from previous 12 months Certificate available (Form #1843A) – Supporting documentation Council Newsletter / Newspaper clippings Photographs Letters of Commendation

20. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING CORPORATE COMMUNION LIVING ROSARY ACTS RETREAT K of C ANNUITIES FOR PRIESTS SEMINARIAN SUPPORT

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22. SEMINARIAN SUPPORT Commit financial assistance early - Tuition due in August & January Contact Diocesan Chairman for list Submit for the RSVP - Refer to the Council Report Forms Book - RSVP Form in your packet or on-line

23. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING ACE AWARD REQUIREMENTS Five public Pro Life events in one year Repeat events are allowed, but not encouraged unless it is 40 Days for Life, working as a Prayer Warrior, or Sidewalk Counselor Fifth item can deal with the unborn or with end of life issues like: Volunteering in a Nursing Home Volunteering at a VA Hospital Working with the Special Olympics Death Row Executions Taking part in the American Wheelchair Mission activities

24. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING New for 2010-2011 is the requirement that every Knight sign his ACE Award form promising to remain vigilant in Pro Life One non-Knight from the community per year, per Council, may be elected to receive the ACE Award.

25. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING What can you do to increase fundraising for Crisis Centers, and Diocesan Pro Life Ministries, and to increase Pro Life awareness in your Councils and Parishes? Utilize the Supreme Sonogram Machine matching funds Program Heritage House catalog – Great material, great fundraisers and eye openers Rosary of the Unborn – Wonderful gift for the many Pro Life people in your Parish or Community.

26. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING COLUMBIAN SQUIRES Young men ages 10 – 18 years old Must be practicing Catholics They are our Future Knights – 100 % of Circle 5220 Squires became Knights (18) – 22 Dads of Circle 5220 Squires became Knights

27. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING WORK WITH THE SPONSORING COUNCIL – Grow a Great Relationship With the Knights – Help the Knights With Projects WILL HELP Rebuild/Restart Faltering/Fallen Circles WILL HELP Start Up New Circles WILL Train Counselors Council sponsorship of a Squires Circle counts as 4 Youth Activities on SP-7 (Columbian Award Application)

28. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING CONDUCT A YOUTH ESSAY CONTEST “THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CATHOLIC CITIZEN IN A FREE SOCIETY”

29. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING SPONSOR A BOY SCOUT TROOP OR CUB SCOUT PACK CONDUCT A SOCCER CHALLENGE Details available in your Surge with Service Package Council – Sept.District – Oct.Diocesan – Nov. State Contest on November 20 CONDUCT A FREE THROW CONTEST Details available in your Surge with Service Package Council – Jan.District & Diocesan – Feb. State Contest on March 5

30. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Knights of Columbus National Softball Tournament September 4th and 5th Hosted by Council 3313 Sealy, TX For entry forms and more information please go to: WWW.NATIONALKOFCSOFTBALL.ORG

31. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 47th Annual Joe Padilla K of C Texas State Bowling Tournament April 9-10 and April 16-17 2011 AMF Bowling Center Port Arthur, TX 2012 Tournament will be held in Katy, TX Information and registration will be posted at WWW.TKOFC.ORG or by contacting GARYBLANCHETTE@COMCAST.NET

32. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 39th Annual Slow-pitch Softball Tournament Saturday May 28th and Sunday May 29th 2011 Hosted by Council 5967 Kreig Fields Austin, TX Open Divisions B & C Over 30, Over 40 and Over 50 Divisions Information and registration will be posted at WWW.TKOFC.ORG or by contacting GARYBLANCHETTE@COMCAST.NET

33. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OTHER POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTIVITIES Knight of the Month/Year Awards Shining Armor Awards for New Members Membership Socials Columbus Day and Founder’s Day Events

34. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING SPONSOR A BLOOD DRIVE LOCAL TOYS FOR TOTS PROGRAM HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RECOGNIZE & SUPPORT LOCAL POLICE, FIREMEN, AND OTHER FIRST RESPONDERS THANKSGIVING AND/OR CHRISTMAS FOOD BASKETS FOR LOCAL NEEDY FAMILIES

35. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING A non-profit organization with a goal to deliver brand new, free wheelchairs and mobility aids to physically disabled children, teens and adults throughout the world who are without mobility or the means to acquire a wheelchair. Brand new wheelchairs delivered in 5 sizes (12, 14, 16, 18 & 20 inch seat widths) Would sell for over $500 in a medical supply store In large quantities we can do this at an average price of $150

36. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OBJECTIVES CONDUCT A CAMPAIGN TO SOLICIT A MINIMUM OF $150 FROM EACH COUNCIL CONDUCT PARISH SUNDAY WEEKEND FUND RAISERS. ACCEPT CONTRIBUTIONS FROM INDIVIDUAL DONORS.

37. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING KEEP RECORD OF ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED DURING YEAR FILL OUT FORM SP-7 (COLUMBIAN AWARD APPLICATION) MAIL OR E-MAIL TO: SUPREME COUNCIL STATE COUNCIL DISTRICT DEPUTY DUE BY 6/30 BUT MAIL EARLY! YOU HAVE SATISFIED 2 REQUIREMENTS FOR STAR COUNCIL

38. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING DUE BY 1/31 OF EACH YEAR

39. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING REFER TO PAGES 48 – 54 OF THE STAR GUIDE

40. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 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 Diocesan Bishop for his designated charity 30% is distributed by the State Charity Board to deserving charities (i.e. Texas Special Olympics)

41. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING BISHOPDIOCESECHARITY Patrick ZurekAmarilloContinuing Spirituality Training for Priests & Seminarians Joseph VasquezAustinVocations and Emergency Funds for Priests Curtis GuilloryBeaumontInfirm Priests Fund Daniel FloresBrownsvilleDeaf Ministry and Disabled Programs William MurphyCorpus ChristiPersons with Disabilities Kevin FarrellDallasPersons with Disabilities & Deaf Ministry Armando OchoaEl PasoVocations Kevin VannFort WorthDeaf Ministry and Seminarian Support Daniel Cardinal DiNardoGalv-HouArchdiocesan Catholic Schools James TamayoLaredoEvangelization Outreach & Seminarian Support Placido RodriguezLubbockVocations and Seminarian Support Michael PfeiferSan AngeloPro-Life, Seminarian Support, Lay Leader Support and Development Oscar CantuSan AntonioDeaf Ministry Alvaro Corrado del RioTylerSeminarian Education & Training David FelhauerVictoriaContinuing Education for Priests & Lay Ministry

42. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING DISTRICT DEPUTY - GRAND KNIGHT - COUNCIL OFFICERS YOU are the Leaders YOU are the source of information YOU must provide inspiration YOU must provide the spark of ignition

43. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Fund Raisers can encompass the areas of ChurchCommunity CouncilFamily YouthPro Life Membership Recruitment and Retention

44. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING USE THIS PIN AS A FUND RAISING TOOL TO HELP MEET YOUR COUNCIL’S CHARITY GOAL!

45. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING WHY GET INVOLVED WITH SPECIAL OLYMPICS ?

46. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Changes Lives Changes Attitudes Brings People Together Shows We Care Rewarding Experience It’s Just Plain Fun!!!!!!!

47. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 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 received $6,500 – 2009 – 4th place Sad Note: Only 29% of councils submitted the form! Texas State Council provides a grant of $22,000 (from the 30%) in addition to the money from Supreme Council

48. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING This Award recognizes a Brother Knight for his exemplary contributions supporting Special Olympics in Texas. Criteria include Leadership, Volunteering, Fundraising, and Community Involvement The Texas State Charity Team will evaluate to determine the recipient. Award TBA CHARLES “CHICK” O’Connor Memorial Award

49. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Charity Fraternity Security OUR TEXAS STATE COUNCIL SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATE PROGRAM PROMOTES

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51. 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 SHOW YOUR KC PRIDE – “ONE NATION UNDER GOD”

52. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING HOW CAN I GET THESE SPECIALTY PLATES FOR MY VEHICLE?

53. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING WE NEED YOU TO: Help us grow the Infirmed Priests Funding Get a License Plate yourself Promote the License Plate Program to your membership Use this program as and incentive or award within your council

54. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Honors Humberto Cardinal Medeiros Brownsville Bishop (Texas State Chaplain 69/70) THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING Trust initiated 1981 Fellows program initiated 1998 $1000 Donation Sustaining Member initiated 2006 $100 Installment Donations

55. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING THIS FUND IS INVESTED AT SUPREME COUNCIL THE INTEREST IS USED TO FUND THE TEXAS STATE COUNCIL EDUCATIONAL GRANT PROGRAM. Each Diocese has an opportunity to receive up to $2000 each year in Educational Grants

56. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 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

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58.  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 www.tkofc.org  Download Forms  Educational School Grant Application

59. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 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

60. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING  The State Education committee evaluates the student applications.  Committee will meet in March 2011.  Winners are approved at State Convention. David C. Zwingman CHAIRMAN

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62. Bobb Mahrer STATE MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR PAGES 22-37 OF YOUR STAR GUIDE

63. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR......... RECRUITMENT............................ BLITZ / FATHER WANTS YOU................. ALL COUNCILS ACTIVE...................... COLLEGE COUNCILS........................ CEREMONIALS............................ RETENTION.............................. AUSTIN............................................ BROWNSVILLE / CORPUS CHRISTI / LAREDO............. DALLAS / FORT WORTH / TYLER........................ AMARILLO / EL PASO / LUBBOCK / SAN ANGELO.......... GALVESTON-HOUSTON / BEAUMONT................... SAN ANTONIO / VICTORIA............................ Bobb Mahrer Brad Meyer Rich Moken Mike Gallagher Tony Gutierrez Clarence Fey Larry Ermis Patricio Sanchez Vincent Tunzi Cruz Hernandez Joe Suchecki Ed Glisky

64. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING STATEWIDE RECRUITMENT GOAL for 2010-2011 5,400 NEW MEMBERS Knights of Columbus MEMBERSHIP Experience of a Lifetime

65. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Show Me The Money – Take Five Each Council will receive a State Per Capita Credit of $5 for each new member (net gain) applied to 2010-2011 State Per Capita

66. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING RECRUITMENT AWARDS Ranger Recruitment Badge for Individual Recruiters Silver Badge (3 or more new members)* Gold Badge (5 or more new members)* * Recruiters will be validated through the Supreme Council VIP list

67. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Individual Recruiter Awards Ceremonial Awards Council Awards District Awards Agency Awards Assembly Awards Special Incentives for Individual Recruiters Special Incentives for Councils Refer to Star Guide for details

68. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING DIOCESERECRUITMENT GOAL AMARILLO100 AUSTIN675 BEAUMONT125 BROWNSVILLE250 CORPUS CHRISTI310 DALLAS600 EL PASO150 FORT WORTH600 GALVESTON-HOUSTON1090 LAREDO105 LUBBOCK100 SAN ANGELO160 SAN ANTONIO770 TYLER155 VICTORIA210 TOTAL5400

69. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING World Series of Membership Prizes awarded to State Council First - $1,000 Second - $750 Third - $500 Fourth - $250 Prizes awarded to District Deputies For 10, 20, and 30 new members during Jul thru Sep VIP Recruiter Pin For each recruiter who brings in 10 or more new members from Jul-Dec will receive a specially designed “VIP” Club recruiter pin.

70. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Rich Moken CHAIRMAN 2010 - 2011 1 New Knight + 1 Experienced Knight = 1 Great Knight

71. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Plan the BLITZ Schedule a date with the pastor Ask the pastor for … Pulpit announcement Bulletin announcement “Father Wants You” letter Order recruitment materials from Supreme Posters – Pamphlets – Prospect Cards – CD’s Form 100’s

72. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Plan the BLITZ Schedule recruitment drives after each mass Utilize members and their wives Utilize Field Agents Set up presentation table Highlight council activities and awards Invite all prospects and their families to Council and Family events Add all prospects to: Council Newsletter mailing list Email list Phone calling tree

73. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Plan the BLITZ Involve prospects in all projects as if they were already a Knight Plan a First Degree Personally bring candidate to the First Degree Knights of Columbus MEMBERSHIP Experience of a Lifetime

74. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Use “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, email, fax, etc. Solicit list of new parishioners from pastor Compare council roster with parish roster Send letter to prospects and former members

75. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Utilize Supreme Recruitment Materials Pamphlets 389 – Recruitment Flip Chart 921 – Prospect Information Card 2041 – Recruitment – Wallet Flip Chart 2678 – Pulpit Announcements Form 100 – Membership Document Knights of Columbus MEMBERSHIP Experience of a Lifetime

76. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Utilize Supreme Recruitment Materials Videos Experience of a Lifetime Membership Recruitment Flip Chart Life and Legacy of Father McGivney Founding to Future Knights of Columbus MEMBERSHIP Experience of a Lifetime

77. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Posters and Flyers 1267 – Did You Know? 2761 – Insurance – Family Fraternal Benefits 2773 – Member and Spouse Fraternal Benefits 4245 – Experience of a Lifetime (poster) 4257 – Why Join The Knights (poster) 4495 – Knights of Columbus Overview (booklet) 4496 – Youth Recruitment – Greatness of a Man (flyer) 4497 – Faith-based Recruitment – You Can Make an Impact (flyer) 4498 – Recruitment – Are You That Man? (poster) 4500 – Man That Is Moved To Action (poster) 4552 – Recruitment – Families Come First 4553 – Recruitment – Serve Your Community 9116 – Recruit Eighteen Year Olds (flyer)

78. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 2009-2010 Texas Membership Report All Councils Active Source: Supreme Council Report 07/01/2010 DIOCESE NUMBER OF COUNCILS NUMBER OF COUNCILS RECRUITING COUNCILS NOT RECRUITING PERCENT COUNCILS RECRUITING AMARILLO2215768 AUSTIN88711781 BEAUMONT2821775 BROWNSVILL44281664 CORPUS CH55381769 EL PASO34191556 DALLAS4942786 FORT WORTH55451080 Michael Gallagher CHAIRMAN

79. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 2009-2010 Texas Membership Report All Councils Active Source: Supreme Council Report 07/01/2010 DIOCESE NUMBER OF COUNCILS NUMBER OF COUNCILS RECRUITING COUNCILS NOT RECRUITING PERCENT COUNCILS RECRUITING GAL-HOU117972083 LAREDO2218481 LUBBOCK2211 50 SAN ANGELO32211166 SAN ANTONIO99722773 TYLER3025583 VICTORIA3228488 TOTAL72955117876

80. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS Appoint a Membership Chairman in each council Plan 2 Membership Blitz dates for each council Plan a First Degree each month in the district Follow-up on Form 100’s to Supreme Target those councils that are not recruitment active

81. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING The objective is Retention not Suspension If Suspension is necessary, follow the rules and use the “Texas Proper Billing Procedures” Procedures are available in the Membership section of the Star Guide

82. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING SUSPENSION Two Forms are Required (1 of 2) Form 1845 – Notice of Intend to Suspend

83. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING SUSPENSION Two Forms are Required (2 of 2) Form TX-1845-A – Texas Membership Conservation Form Rev May 2008

84. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING REASONS SUSPENSIONS ARE DECLINED Form 365 did not name Retention Chairman No personal contact was made or attempted by council Two consecutive council audits were not filed Council has incomplete audits Audits show no members in arrears District Deputy did not receive forms 1845 AND TX-1845-A State Retention Chairman did not receive forms 1845 AND TX-1845-A

85. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING NINE PRINCIPLES FOR RETAINING KNIGHTS R – remember that a council’s most critical assets are its Knights E – excise good judgement when deciding who and when to drop T – training Knights in all council program areas should be continuous E – educate all Knights on Supreme and State retention policies N – new Knights want to be involved in council activities T – transfers and deceased do not count against net gain quotas I – informed Knights are involved Knights O – ongoing retention problems are simply “challenges” N – new Knights are not to be considered as replacements

86. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING FIRST DEGREES There are 123 certified Teams in Texas -English and Spanish Grand Knight is responsible for team -order ceremonial books from Supreme -appoint a Degree Team Captain District Deputy must certify the team - ALL PARTS MUST BE MEMORIZED

87. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING MAJOR DEGREES There are 6 active Major Degree Teams There are 4 Conferring Officers San Antonio Team can also do Spanish All Major Degrees include 2 nd and 3 rd degrees - exemplified by the same team DD is responsible for requesting & hosting a Major Degree

88. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Vice Supreme Master….Paul Weigl, PSD Dist. 1 Master … Peter Tan Dist. 2 Master … Michael G. Morrison Dist. 3 Master … Mark Hesselgrave Dist. 4 Master … Javier Cabello Dist. 5 Master … Mario Correa Dist. 6 Master … Joe Moreno Jr. Dist. 7 Master … Bernie Fonza Our Lady of Guadalupe Province

89. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING MISSION STATEMENT Degree founded to foster sense of national pride within the countries that the Orders exists. Councils should promote membership into the Fourth Degree to all it’s members. Assign a liaison from the Council for the Fourth Degree He serves as a means of promoting the Fourth Degree to prospective Council members. He is the answer man for Fourth Degree subjects. Keeps Council aware of activities the Fourth Degree are involved in.

90. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Purpose of the Color Corps Bring visibility to the Knights Honor the clergy Foster the spirit of patriotism Provide presence at religious and civic activities Encourage active Catholic citizenship

91. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING FACTS Only 17% of Knights in the Texas are 4 th Degree members. Council members who complete their Fourth Degree, are more likely to … pay their dues on time actively participate in council events sponsor and/or chair council events hold council office be an insurance member recruit more Knights

92. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING AND NOW A WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR YOUR LOCAL AGENCY

93. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING SUPREME PER CAPITA IS $3.50 PER MEMBER EACH YEAR YOU ARE NOT BILLED FOR HONORARY LIFE & DISABLED MEMBERS CATHOLIC ADVERTISING FEE IS $1.00 PER MEMBER EACH YEAR SUPREME COUNCIL WILL BILL YOU IN JULY FOR HALF THE TOTAL THIS FIRST PAYMENT IS DUE BY OCTOBER 10 SUPREME COUNCIL WILL BILL YOU FOR SECOND HALF IN JANUARY THIS SECOND PAYMENT IS DUE BY APRIL 10 DUES COLLECTED EACH YEAR ARE TO BE USED TO PAY PER CAPITA

94. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING APPOINT YOUR VARIOUS DIRECTORS FOR PROGRAMS (Form 365) PLAN YOUR ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR IN ADVANCE INSURE 4 ACTIVITIES IN EACH PROGRAM AREA CONDUCT ACTIVITIES & FILE FORM SP-7 (Columbian Award) CONDUCT CHARITABLE FUNDRAISERS & VOLUNTEER HOURS FILE FORM 1728 AND SPECIAL OLYMPICS FORM 4584 BY 1/31 CONDUCT RECRUITING DRIVES & PLAN FIRST DEGREES PARTICIPATE IN THE RECRUITING BLITZES (Father Wants You) RETENTION – NOT SUSPENSION CONDUCT MAJOR DEGREES & PROMOTE FOURTH DEGREE UTILIZE YOUR GENERAL AGENT & FIELD AGENT PAY SUPREME PER CAPITA & CATHOLIC ADVERTISING ON TIME THE STEPS TO STARDOM

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96. WIN STAR COUNCIL AWARD FILE FORM 185 BY AUGUST 15 MEET STATE CHARITY GOAL BY 6/30 PAY STATE PER CAPITA BY MARCH 1 SEAT ONE DELEGATE AT CONVENTION

97. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING REPORT OF OFFICERS ELECTED DUE BY JUNE 30

98. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING STATE PER CAPITA IS $8.00 PER MEMBER EACH YEAR YOU ARE NOT BILLED FOR HONORARY LIFE & DISABLED MEMBERS STATE COUNCIL WILL BILL YOU IN JULY FULL PAYMENT IS DUE BY MARCH 1 DUES COLLECTED EACH YEAR ARE TO BE USED TO PAY PER CAPITA SUPREME + STATE PER CAPITA IS A TOTAL OF $12.50 PER YEAR

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100. 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 DELEGATES @ 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

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102. SEE PAGE 55 IN THE STAR GUIDE

103. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING User Guide For www.tkofc.org

104. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Streamlined menu systemDownloads Easy Registration/Login State Forms Universal Site Search Supreme Forms Featured News Section Star Guide State Deputy MessageArticles Linking BannersNews Syndicated NewsEvents Photo SectionSubmit your story Prayer RequestsAnnouncements WWW.TKOFC.ORG

105. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Go to the top right and Select Register Complete Registration Form After Registration New Member will receive an email confirmation Select the emailed link and login (it is suggested that you select the Auto- login option)

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109. Register and Login Explore the huge amount of information that is available about the Texas State Council Read the Catholic News Read the Prayers/Announcement/Events Post Council/District/Diocese Activities & Newsletters Participate and grow our Fraternity Enjoy!

110. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING SEE PAGE 64 IN THE STAR GUIDE

111. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING EACH DIOCESE HAS A DIOCESAN COUNCIL GROWTH CHAIRMAN WHOSE DUTIES INCLUDE: Developing New Councils as identified and needed Reactivating Suspended Councils Insuring Councils start Round Tables where needed

112. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING DIOCESECHAIRMAN AMARILLOLynn Slaughter AUSTIN – NORTH AUSTIN – SOUTHJeremiah O’Fihelly BEAUMONTPhilip Chauvin BROWNSVILLEAndres Esquivel CORPUS CHRISTILeo Farias DALLASCharlie Walter EL PASOVictor Portillo FORT WORTHBoyd Burris GALV-HOU (Northwest)Merv Albert GALV – HOU (Southeast)Mauro “Duke” Marasigan LAREDOCarlos Rene Ramirez LUBBOCKTim Brown SAN ANGELONorman Dierschke SAN ANTONIO (East)Jerry Janecka SAN ANTONIO (West)George Terrell TYLERDavid Zeigler, Sr. VICTORIARobert Leach

113. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING A METHOD TO ESTABLISH A KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PRESENCE IN A PARISH WHERE THERE IS NO COUNCIL. IF YOUR COUNCIL RECRUITS MEMBERS FROM MORE THAN ONE PARISH, DEFINITELY ESTABLISH A ROUND TABLE IF THERE IS A PARISH IN YOUR AREA THAT IS NOT SERVED BY A KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL – CONSIDER ESTABLISHING A ROUND TABLE IN THAT PARISH.

114. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING TYPICALLY, IF YOU RECRUIT FROM MORE THAN ONE PARISH, THE MAJORITY OF YOUR MEMBERS WILL BE FROM THE LARGEST PARISH. THE MAJORITY OF YOUR TIME AND FUNDS WILL MOST LIKELY BE SPENT IN THE PARISH WITH THE LARGEST NUMBER OF MEMBERS. ARE YOU “SHORT-CHANGING” THE SMALLER PARISHES? DO YOU REALLY KNOW WHAT IS NEEDED IN THESE SMALLER OR MISSION PARISHES? A ROUND TABLE WILL HELP SOLVE THIS PROBLEM AND ALSO HELPS WITH RECRUITING MEMBERS FROM THE SMALLER PARISHES.

115. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING APPOINT A MEMBER FROM THE SMALLER PARISH(ES) TO BE THE COORDINATOR (Form 2629) COORDINATOR SHOULD MEET WITH THE PASTOR AND DETERMINE WHERE THE PARISH NEEDS HELP THAT THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL COULD PROVIDE. COORDINATOR RELAYS THE REQUESTS TO THE COUNCIL AT THEIR MEETINGS COUNCIL HELPS WHERE IT CAN. PARISHIONERS SEE KC PRESENCE AND WILL WANT TO HELP OUT AND JOIN THE COUNCIL FILL OUT Form 2630 AT END OF YEAR TO REPORT WHAT WAS ACCOMPLISHED

116. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING FORM 2629 FORM 2630

117. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Dennis Stark CHAIRMAN

118. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING What is it? Fund Raiser for Texas Knights Why are we doing it? To avoid raising State Council Per Capita Assessment to Council Members Council Earns $1 Credit for every coupon sold against July 1, 2011 State Per Capita Billing

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120. OVER 200 IN-STORE OUPONS, ON-LINE COUPONS, SPECIAL SALES OFFERS, Etc.

121. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 4 Different Pro Football Teams each week for 10 weeks 9 chances to win each week 90 chances to win in 10 weeks - Oct. 31, 2010 to Jan. 2, 2011 Each week, the scores for the teams listed on your card are totaled and compared to the other tickets sold. Purchaser must be 18 years of age.

122. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 7 Highest cards each week are winners Top prize each week - $400 Lowest score pays $60 - 2 nd lowest, $40 $1,000 paid out each week - Guaranteed! $10,000 total payout for 10 weeks of games -Guaranteed!

123. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Players can track results at www.tkofc.org Winners’ checks sent weekly from State Office. Loose your ticket? No problem.

124. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Seller of High Ticket each week: $50 gift card Council each 50 tickets sold = 1 chance in drawing at 2011State Convention Top sellers including DDs and Diocesan Deputies, recognized at State Convention

125. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING District Grand Council Deputy Knight Chairman Ticket packages are calculated based on membership and prior sales activity.

126. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING  Focus sales at church events, work places, KC Halls, etc.  Wherever Fantasy Football or football pools are popular.  Promote sales in Council newsletters.  Poster can be copied from tkofc.org website.  Ladies can play too!  Makes an ideal gift.

127. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Councils can return sold ticket stubs, with correct funds, as soon as possible Make Council checks payable to “TEXAS KNIGHTS” Mail ticket stubs, unsold tickets and funds to Colleyville, Texas DO NOT send to the State Office in Austin.

128. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 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

129. 2010 DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING