Mid Year Meeting – Lincoln

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 www.kofc.org/novena 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

17. Youth Protection Compliance Numbers # Compliant/Pending Non-Compliant/Not Assigned • Roles Assigned 684 (42%) 288 / 30 71 / 295 • Grand Knight 171 (67%) 114 / 3 42 / 12 • Program Director 171 (40%) 68 / 10 6 / 87 • Community Director 171 (33%) 56 / 8 13 / 94 • Family Director 171 (29%) 50 / 9 10 / 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 203-752-4270 or fraternalmission@kofc.org. • Questions regarding safe environment program compliance of state or local Knights of Columbus councils may be directed to the Office of Youth Protection at 203-800-4940 or youthleader@kofc.org.

20. ICC Report Update Compliant Non-Compliant • Form 185 (92%) 158 13 • Form 365 (78%) 134 37 • Form 1295 (83%) 141 30 • Council Activity Planner (38%) 65 106 • Every Council Active (39%) 67 104 Data as of 5 Dec 2018

21. Inter-Council Competition (ICC) Awards Program

22. ICC Awards List

23. Upcoming Event's • State Bowling Tournament in Columbus • Feb 15-16 & Feb 23 at Westwood Lanes in Columbus • POC is Dave Westerman (402) 910-8438 • 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 26-28 Apr 2019 in Kearney

24. SupremeWebinar • 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! • https://www.kofc.org/en/members/resources/membership-webinar.html

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. “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 2017-2019