FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT KOFC.ORG OR CALL (203) 752-4270 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - 1 COLUMBUS PLAZA, NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT Reminder MAY 2017 IMPORTANT REMINDERS Review each council’s progress toward earning the • Star Council Award. Plan and conduct at least one Admission Degree, per district, per month to help councils in your district work towards the award. If you have any questions during your term, • please send an e-mail to [email protected] . District Deputy DD CHECKLIST FOR THE END OF THE FRATERNAL YEAR The 2016-2017 fraternal year is quickly coming to an end. As district deputy, there are a number of end- of-year tasks that you need to complete. Follow this checklist to keep on track. Admission Degrees - Be sure the councils in your district have scheduled Admission Degrees this month. This helps to meet their membership quotas and allows field agents time to meet with new members so that any policies sold can be issued before June 30 to help earn the Founders’ Award. Report of Officers Chosen for the Term (#185) - Be sure that financial secretaries in your district file this report as soon as council elections are over. Elections should begin May 1 and end by June 15. This report can be filed by: • using the Member Management Application (the preferred method) and completing the Council Officers screen • visiting the Knights of Columbus web site, kofc.org/forms • completing a manual form in the Council Report Forms Booklet (#1436) and mailing the information to the Supreme Council New Council Development - If you’re working on a potential new council, strive to have it instituted prior to June 30. If you have any questions, please contact Stephen Hinckley at [email protected] or at 203-752-4247. Visitation Reports - Don’t forget to submit the District Deputy Semiannual Report on Council Status (#944) by June 30. A report should be submitted for each council in your district, whether active or inactive. LAST CALL FOR SUBMISSION OF THE ANNUAL SURVEY OF FRATERNAL ACTIVITY Please ensure that all of the councils in your district submitted the 2016 Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity (#1728). Even though the deadline has passed for submission, the Supreme Council is still accepting the survey. If a council is dormant or inactive, the D.D. may file the form by simply entering in the council number and writing the word “dormant” or “inactive” across the top. The survey can be emailed to [email protected] . REMINDER ON 2016-2017 COLUMBIAN AWARD CHANGES In order to earn the Columbian Award, councils need to meet the following qualifications: • Submit the Service Program Personnel Report (#365) • Submit the Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity (#1728). (Councils instituted after Nov. 1 do not have to meet this requirement.) • Annually conduct and report at least four (4) programs in each of the six categories of the Surge with Service Program AND at least four (4) of those programs need to be designated as “Domestic Church” programs. Visit kofc.org/domesticchurch to review the most up-to-date list of programs and activities. Please remind your councils to use the most up-to- date version of the Columbian Award Application (#SP-7), which is located online at kofc.org/forms . FORTNIGHT FOR FREEDOM – 2017 From June 21 - July 4, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will host its annual Fortnight for Freedom under the theme, “Freedom for Mission.” The Church, that is, each Catholic, has been given a mission by God, and we need authentic religious liberty to be free to live out our mission. If your council plans a local march or rally for religious freedom, order Knights of Columbus religious freedom signs (13”x 20”) from the Supply Department. The signs say “Respect Religious Freedom” (#10041) and “Defend the First Amendment” (#10042). Order on-line at knightsgear.com by searching for “religious freedom sign,” or send a Supply Requisition (Form #1) by mail or fax (1- 800-266-6340) to the Supply Department. The cost is $10 per 100 signs, which includes shipping and handling. For prayers, a fact sheet, graphics, suggested sample activities, and other campaign resources, please visit the USCCB’s Fortnight for Freedom website: www.fortnight4freedom.org HABITAT FOR HUMANITY In a world where some 827.6 million people live in urban slums, and with that number increasing daily, what better way to assist those in need in your community than by helping with the Habitat for Humanity program? For more information about Habitat for Humanity affiliations in your community please visit www.habitat.org or email [email protected]. Remember to submit all your work to the Supreme Council on form Partnership Profile Report with Habitat for Humanity (#10092).