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Future Meeting Dates
| Summer DD Meeting and State Officer installation 2012 | July 13 - 15, 2012 | Westin Hotel in Lombard, IL |
| Midwinter DD Meeting 2012 | Nov. 30 - Dec 2, 2012 | Marriott Hotel Normal, IL |
| State Convention 2013 | May 3 - 5, 2013 | Westin Hotel in Lombard, IL |
News You Can Use
Vol. 1 Issue 35
Each week we will build upon the last e-mail to keep you informed of any new upcoming or changes from the previous information. Visit the pages on our website to retrieve letters/flyers/information on the following events:
STATE OFFICE
We will be sending out the DIR 1 [Directory Gathering form] soon. Please complete the form and return it to the State Office so we can be sure to get your correct council information in the new 2012-2013 State Directory. Remember to complete Form 185 Report of Officers Chosen for Term and Form 365 Service Program Personnel Report for 2012-2013. Submit the forms online to Supreme with a copy to the State Office.
Thank You to everyone that came out to the State Convention last weekend. Congratulations to all the Award Winners at the Convention We hope everyone had an enjoyable Convention
MEMBERSHIP
Membership in Our Councils is a 365 Day program Do you have your plan to execute your program?
Double Star and Star Council Requirement Fast Approaching: With little more than a month left in the fraternal year, now is the time to review all of your Council’s statistics with regards to forms, membership, insurance and programs. “Be Not Afraid!” Membership Campaign: As a way to encourage recruiters and honor the beatification of Blessed John Paul II, the Knights of Columbus is continuing the “Be Not Afraid!” membership campaign. Recruit at least one member, per council per month to build a strong council.
This Spring, Focus on Recruiting Young Fathers:New ideas, youthful energy and a fresh way of looking at old challenges: These are all attributes that young men, especially young fathers, can bring to your council. As the world continues to change, the Order is changing with it, and your council needs young members to keep it strong, growing and current. With Fathers Day fast approaching, focus your efforts on recruiting young dads.
Show these young fathers and other men that the Order has plenty to offer them. Invite them to your service programs, or even better, get them involved in planning projects. Show them that you’re interested in their views and are eager to listen and act. Information: Do you need more information on membership and recruiting?
Visit:www.kofc.org/recruit Major Degree Information:is just a click away on our website – GET THE DETAILS AND CHECK ON WHAT”S COMING UP ON THE SCHEDULE!
www.illinoisknights.org/mary/degree/degree.php
oPalos Heights, IL5/20/1212 Noon Registration
oEdwardsville, IL oChicago, IL oMarengo, IL
5/20/12 5/20/12 5/20/12
12 Noon Registration 12 Noon Registration 12:30 PM RegistrationoChatham, IL oJoliet, IL oWarrenville, IL oMorrisville, IL oBloomington, IL oGlenview, IL oLincoln, IL
6/3/12 6/3/12 6/3/12 6/6/12 6/10/12 6/10/12 6/24/12
PROGRAMMING
11:30 AM Registration 12:30 PM Registration 11:30 AM Registration
6:30 PM Registration 11:45 AM Registration 12 NOON Registration 11:30 AM Registration
Family Baseball Outing, Sunday, September 9, 2012. St. Louis Cardinals V Milwaukee Brewers. Order form attached. Illinois State Council announces the 22nd Annual Kamporee June 8th through June 10th at Lena KOA near Lena, Illinois. Information is attached
Get your team together for the Illinois State Softball Tournament hosted by Calhoun Council #4417 at the Hardin KC Diamond located 2 miles south of Hardin, Illinois Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity Form #1728 can still be submitted, you have until June 1st to complete the form and submit it to Supreme with a copy to the State Office.
We hope everyone that attended the 114th Annual State Convention will remember the message of Lyn Brust and her daughter.....Please have The McGivney’s Dream Survey completed...it’s important! The survey is available on the website.
CHARITIES Push On to the Finish Line!
You have 6 weeks left to meet your Charity Goals. The Race for STAR isn’t over yet! It’s time for a late race restart. Send in your GAF collections because the NEED has never been greater! Recruit a new man that wants to help support Charity!
Newman donations can be made via credit card! Quick and easy. See our website. oCharities Tab, click Newman Fund and see Contribution form.
Name your ID and Newman Chairmen for the next year. Sign-up forms are on the website.
oCharities Tab / Newman Fund and Charities Tab / ID Fund
REMEMBER: EVERY ACTIVITY IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR RECRUITMENT!
Recruitment Videos to use in your Council
These short (1 minute) "commercials" highlighting the work of the Knights of Columbus and promoting membership growth. The final video is a message
from Supreme Knight Carl Anderson explaing why now is the time for Catholic men to Join the Knights. All videos are in .mov format and
can be played using a QuickTime Player. In order to download them, right click and choose "save linked file as" from the menu.
Be the Difference
Healing Haiti's Children
Heroes
So That the World May Know New Hope
Legacy
Membership Message from Supreme Knight Carl Anderson
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: State and Local Council and Assembly Officers, Financial Secretaries,
and Faithful Comptrollers
FROM: Knights of Columbus Supreme Advocate's Office
DATE: February 16, 2011
SUBJECT: Important Tax Information for KofC Councils and Assemblies
As you know, the Knights of Columbus, including all of its subordinate councils and assemblies, is a tax-exempt organization, recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a fraternal benefit society under Section 501(c)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code. Notwithstanding our tax exempt status, each council and assembly is required to file an annual informational tax return (IRS Form 990) with the IRS. In addition to our filing requirement, each council and assembly is also responsible for conducting its affairs in a manner that is consistent with what is expected of tax-exempt organizations. Failure to do so may result in a council or assembly losing its tax exempt status.
In order to help officers of tax-exempt organizations understand their legal obligations, the IRS is offering a free webinar on tax-exempt organizations, including fraternal benefit societies such as the Knights of Columbus. The webinar will cover topics such as "meeting your organization's operational test," "ways to avoid jeopardizing your tax exempt status," and "annual filing requirements for tax-exempt organizations." The webinar will be shown on Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, 1:00 p.m. Central Time; Noon Mountain Time, and 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time.
Click here for registration instructions and more information: http://www.visualwebcaster.com/IRS/75182/reg.asp?id=75182
Also, we suggest you visit the IRS's home page on tax-exempt organizations. It is an excellent resource for council and assembly officers who have questions or need information regarding their federal tax obligations: http://www.irs.gov/charities/index.html?navmenu=menu1
Fraternally,
John Marrella
Supreme Advocate
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