Protecting Families for Generations.
Have you met with your field agent this year?
What's New!
Convention Flyer
Videos from the Winter DD mtg
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
Future Meeting Dates
| State Convention 2012 Click for Info |
May 4 - 6, 2012 | Westin Hotel in Lombard, IL |
| 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 18
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:
MEMBERSHIP
Membership in OurCouncils is a 365 Day program
Do you have your plan to execute your program?
· Overcoming Objections: What doyou say to a man when asked to join the Knights and he says I am too busy? “Ask him if he can spare one day to spread and grow hisfaith.” When he repliesyes, make sure you have a 24 hour Knight hand out to give that man. (see state website for the handout)
· February: Februaryis fast approaching. Create aCouncil program that will tie in Valentine’s Day with pro-life. Offer to sell pro-life roses aftermasses Valentine’s Day weekend. Profits from the sale can go to your Pro-Life goal. This is also a great opportunity torecruit members who have a strong interest in Pro-Life activities.
· Degrees: Haveyou scheduled a First Degree to bring in your new members? We need to hold Degrees forcandidates, not hold candidates for Degrees
· Major Degree Information: is just aclick away on our website – GET THE DETAILS AND CHECK ON WHAT”S COMING UP ONTHE SCHEDULE!
o Frankfort, IL 1/27/12 6:30PM Registration
o Lisle, IL 1/28/12 12:30PM Registration
PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE FOR THE LISLEMAJOR DEGREE
o Arlington Heights, IL 1/29/12 11:30AM Registration
o Carbondale, IL 1/29/12 12:30PM Registration
o Springfield, IL 1/29/12 11:30PM Registration
o Mundelein, IL 02/04/12 12Noon Registration
PROGRAMMING
· Visit the website to SAVE THE DATE for the 2012 Convention in Lombard. PLAN AHEAD!
· DD’s should consider a candidate NOW for the RISING STAR AWARD. Submissions are dueto Frank Schwartz NO LATER THAN March 30, 2012!
· Consult the State Website for all State Programs and Awards anddon’t miss their DUE DATES!
· Speaking of awards, have you visited the website to see thewinners of the State SOCCER CHALLENGE?
· Many Squires are turning 18 years old over 100 Squires will turn18 this year what is your council doing to bring them into the order….ASK THEM TO JOIN….AND THEYWILL!
· The State Bowling Tournament has been move to October 2012 watch the State website for more information.
· Don’t forget to set up a Membership Table at your Free Throw Contest in January! Be sureto add it to your STATE PROGRAM CONTEST submission. The website has the details.
· Council Membership Directors should be placing an invitation tojoin the Knights of Columbus in the Parish Bulletin. Use the 24 Hour Knight program when asking a man and his family to join the Order
CHARITIES
· Partnership Profile Report– FORM #4584 is DUE by January 31stfor the 12 month Period Ending December 31, 2011. This report details the wonderful partnership we havewith Special Olympics. Pleaseget this report in to Supreme and cc: the State Deputy and your DD……….NOW!!
· Nowis the time to get your RSVP donations to the Seminarians who need financialhelp. Send them a checktoday. When you get your cancelledcheck, fill out the form from your forms booklet or found in our booklet withthe names of Illinois seminarians.
· Needthe name of a seminarian who needs financial help? Call the Diocesan Vocations Directors or PSD Ron Ziemba @815-609-9924.
· Notgot your ID, Vocations, or GAF goal met? Plan a fundraiser for 2012. Charities need planning all year long! Take the Opportunity to Grow your Membership.
· DO IT TODAY – Don’t DELAY! ID reports and money must be turnedin. Pay your tootsie roll invoice. DO IT TODAY– Don’t DELAY!
· Nextyear’s ID Drive will be September 21, 22 & 23. Have you considered who your next ID Chairman is going tobe? We’ll need to know in early2012.
· Pleasesign up to host a Kickoff Meeting in late June/July, contact Ted Glaser tedglaser@aol.com .
· Startplanning for the 2012 Vocations Support Raffle ….. Identify your chairman NOW
REMEMBER: EVERY ACTIVITY IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR RECRUITMENT!
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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