Missouri State Membership Program 2012-2013
"We are Knights of Columbus.  Catholic Men Defending our Faith and Protecting Life.  Join us."
Craig Mattox     This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Why Join tbe Knigbts of Columbus?

    Imagine being part of an organization that fills your heart and your mind with the joy of giving to others and the feeling that comes with making a difference. Knights are Catholic men, 18 years of age and older, who are committed to making their community a better place, while supporting their Church. Bein a Knight is more than camaraderie, it is being involved with your community; it is supporting your local Catholic Church, while enhancing your own faith; it is about protecting and enhancing your family life.

     How Do YOU Increase Your Membership? You Ask!  For Membership Assistance Contact Your Regional Membership Chairman. 

Give Every Member An Opportunity to Get Involved With Programs that Interest Him and His Family.

The 2013 Third Annual Bishop Blast is off and running!  "Bishop Blast" is the name of the Statewide coordinated recruitment effort utilizing the support of our Bishops.

The 3rd week of January, all Councils are to meet with their Pastor, and seek permission to have a letter from the Bishop placed in the Sunday Bulletin at each Parish the weekend of February 9th and 10th, 2013.  Councils are also to seek permission to have a membership drive the next weekend – February 16th and 17th.

To assist making your Bishop Blast successful, please make use of the following instructions and documents:
Bishop Blast (PowerPoint PPT - 500KB)
Bishop Blast (PDF - 3.5MB)
Letter from State Deputy & State Chaplain to your Parish Priest (Docx)
Sample letter from your Council   Docx   Doc
Bishop Gaydos' Letter
Bishop Johnston's Letter
Bishop Finn's Letter
Archbishop Carlson's Letter

(Coming soon...)

Copy of article that will run in your Diocesan Newspaper

For more information, contact your District Deputy or your State Membership Committee Chairman.

Leadership Academy

Grand Knight Training:
The success of a council is dependent upon effective leadership. The Missouri State Council has enacted a program to help those members wanting to learn how to be an effective Grand Knight.  This program can be presented onsite or over the internet.

Financial Secretary Assistance / Training:
The success of any council is largely dependent on the Financial Secretary. He is the backbone of the council and deserves the support of all officers and members. He has a very demanding job.  If your Financial Secretary needs assistance or training on the duties of his job, information is available from both the Supreme and State Councils.

If you would like to learn more about how to become a Financial Secretary, check into the Leadership Academy

Tim Buessink, Chairman, Leadership Academy   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

New Council Development

The dream of Father Michael J. McGivney to have a council in every parish is our daily focus. To better incorpomte the various Catholic populations, we have also expanded this dmm to include the colleges and universities, Spanish-speaking parishes and Eastern Rite churches. A council in every parish and on every college and university campus, a Knights of Columbus presence in every place we are needed. That is our goal; that is our commitment.

Want To Start A New Council? Contact:
Ray Olson, Chairman   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Retention - Save A Member

Retention PowerPoint documents:

• Retention Workshop Information from 2012 Convention
• The Top 5 Issues
• The Generation Gap
• Find an Agent
• The Power of 10

Procedures for Retaining Members
Form 1845 Procedure
Suspension Process Timeline
Retention Flow Chart (Doc)
Retention Flow Chart (PDF)
Suspension Template (Member)
Suspension Template (Council)

For Information and Assistance Before Suspending, contact:
Tom Nelson, Chairman   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Parish Round Table Program

There are many benefits in establishing a Parish Round Table for the parish, its priests, and its member Knights. Having a round table creates a unique and effective support structure within the parish. Whether it is fund raising or actively participating in the parish’s ministry, devoted Knights serve as invaluable resource for seeing the needs of the parish.

For more information about the Parish Round Table Program contact:
Harry Lee Beste, Roundtable Chairman  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Fraternal Year July 1, 2012 Through June 30, 2013

The first requirement for the Columbian,Founders’ and Father McGivney Awards (Star Council Designation), is to complete and submit the Service Program Form (#365-NC) to Supreme Service Department by August 1, 2012. This form is available in the Council Report Forms Booklet which is included each year with the “Surge With Service” package sent to each Council. This form may also be found online at http://www.kofc.org.

Father McGivney Award: Recognizes Councils who achieve a membership increase quota of 5%, with a minimum of 5 new members net suspensions.

Founders’ Award: Recognizes Councils who achieve an insurance membership increase of 2.5%, with a minimum of 3 new members net suspensions.

Star Council Award: This prestigious award is presented to Councils who have qualified for the Columbian, McGivney and Founders’ Awards, and submitted all required reports.

Century Club Award: Record a net membership increase of 100 new members.

Distribution of 2012—2013 Awards: Star Council, Columbian, Fr. McGivney and Founders’ awards will be forwarded to the District Deputy of record for 2012—2013, who will arrange for presentation. If the Council attains only the Founders’ Award, the award will be forwarded to the appropriate General Agent for presentation. Century Club Awards will be sent to the State Deputy of record for 2012—2013.

Contest of Champion: One award is presented to the Council in the Missouri jurisdiction that shows the highest percentage of membership quota attained, and one is presented to the Council that shows the highest number of additions over deductions recorded.

Columbian Award

Requirements: Conduct and report four major involvement programs in each of the Church, Community, Council, Family, Youth and Pro-Life Activities. Sponsorship of a Columbian Squire Circle in good standing fulfills all four youth activity requirements. Sponsorship of a Parish Round Table programs fulfills all four Church Activity requirements. Two forms are necessary to satisfy reporting requirements for this award. The Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity Report (#1728) must be completed and submitted to the Supreme Council by January 31, 2013. The Columbian Award Application (#SP-7), listing all programs conducted in each of the six programming areas, must reach the Supreme Office by June 30, 2013. Both forms are found in the Council Report Forms booklet and online at kofc.org. The Columbian Award will not be presented to any council which has not met all the necessary qualifications, including submission of the appropriate application form.

Be a Star: A golden star shaped label pin will be presented to every Grand Knight of a Council who earns the Supreme Council Star Council Award. District Deputies who qualify for the Supreme Council Star District Award will also receive a pin.

Incentive Awards: The State Council will be offering incentive awards throughout the year.  The incentives will be based on Membership, Insurance, and required Report Submissions.  There will be a quarterly drawing for these incentives.  Please check with your District Deputy or Ed Columbus about the incentives.

"Knight in Shining Armor": Awarded for service to the Order with distinction during the first year of membership, the "Shining Armor Award" is given to those men who exemplify true Knighthood.  The concept of the program is to get new members active in the many facets of the Knights of Columbus as early as possible and assist in maintaining that activity and honor them as a valued member of your Council.  To qualify for the "Shining Armor Award", new Knights must (during their first year of membership) :

• Be involved in at least three Council Service Programs.
• Attend at least three Council business meetings.
• Receive his Second and Third Degree.
• Meet with his Council's Insurance Representative.
• Recruit at least one new member.

For those qualifying, the Certificate of Recognition (#4293) and the "Shining Armor" lapel pin (#1700) are available for order through the Supreme Supply Department.  Both may be ordered using Requisition Form #1.

Be a Star!

The State Council has someone to help you become a STAR.  The Awards Chairman will be keeping records of reports needed as well as monitoring your progress towards STAR COUNCIL.

Be Prepared!

District Deputies, a fair warning to all: be prepared!  An Outstanding District Deputy is awarded to those who excel in their position. Complete information will be presented during the July meeting by the State Council Activities Director.

The State Council will be offering incentive awards throughout the year. The incentives will be based on Membership, Insurance and Required Reports. There will be a quarterly drawing for these incentives. Please check with your District Deputy or Awards Chairman about the incentives.

If you have any questions please contact:
Ed Columbus : Awards, Financial Secretareies, and Star Council Chairman  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

College Campuses: Candidates For Councils!

College campuses are a great place to develop Councils. At the same time, there are some unique challenges with maintaining these Councils. Special emphasis is being given to developing Councils at Colleges and Universities throughout Missouri, as well as supporting those Councils already in existence. Please contact our Recruitment and New Council Development for Colleges and Universities to begin - a new adventure, Contact Bill to start a membership drive for your Council at a local College or University.

Bill Stump, Recruitment & New Council College Chairman   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.