Ideas of what can be reported: CHURCH 1. Observed "First Friday Devotions." 2. Held an Eucharistic Adoration to the Blessed Sacrament. 3. Donated money to the Catholic church and/or Catholic School. 4. Hosted a function or performed work for the Catholic Church/Parish. 5. Members/Family taught/assisted in the RCIA/CCD Programs. 6. Held a monthly Corporate Communion. 7. Members/Family assist in the celebration of the Mass, i.e., ushers, lectors, extraordinary minister of communion, & choir. 8. Members/Family assist in the ministries of the Parish, i.e., parish council, finance committee, Sacristan, etc. 9. Established a Parish Round Table, Form 2629. 10. Participated in the National Prayer Day on September 11. 11. Participated/donated funds to our Our Lady of Guadalupe Silver Rose Run. 12. Held a Memorial Mass in honor of their deceased members in November. 13. Held the "Light Up for Christ" on the first Tuesday of December. 14. Celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 12. 15. Held a Blue Mass honoring fire fighters, police officers, EMT's, and military personnel. 16. Submitted State Council Service Program Awards Entry Form STSP by March 1st. 17. Submitted the annual report Knights of Columbus Round Table, Form 2630 (Due June 30)
COMMUNITY 1. Made presentation to the local community and membership on "Health Awareness Programs, Learn about Drugs, Alcoholism or Aids Campaign and Pro-Life Issues". The event should be publicized throughout the community. 2. Participated in "Social Events" with non-knights of Columbus organizations, i.e. dance, athletics, etc.; and Community Charitable Endeavors; i.e., United Way, Special Olympics, Born to Run, Car Shows, Bingo Fundraising, etc. 3. Participated in Civic Functions, i.e., parades, serve communion to the incarcerated, displayed the flag, etc. 4. Supported and/or assisted frail and home bound senior citizens. Provided transportation to and from appointments, church, served communion to those in nursing home and home bound. 5. Participated in a Community Wide "Working Events", i.e., Clean-up or Beautification Projects, Adopt-A- Highway Program, etc. 6. Council and/or family members volunteer at veterans hospital or health care facilities including hospice. 7. Provided positive action in Community by action in giving man hours or funds for participating in an event. 8. Assisted in a Habitat for Humanity Project or Global Wheelchair Mission independently or with other community organizations. 9. Council and/or family members supported community organization by contributing and distributing coats for kids, clothing, food and emergency financial assistance. 10. Observed "National Volunteer Week" in April. Participated in "Make a Difference Day" during October. Cumminity Svc Event Part IV: Remarks 11. Submitted State Council Service Program Awards Entry Form STSP by March 1st. 12. Celebrated a heritage of liberty by planning events for "Constitution Week" held in September each year. Refer to Surge with Service
COUNCIL 1. Participated in a Social/Working Activities with other Knights of Columbus Council(s), i.e. athletic programs, entered a float or marched in a local parade, social events, etc. Identify the type of program. - 2. Honored members of the council as Knight of the Month and Lady of the Month. Names only: 3. Honored members of the council with Shining Armor Award. 4. Publishes a council newsletter/bulletin. 5. Held a monthly Corporate Communion. Date: 6. Council participated in selling "State General/Charity Raffle" tickets distributed at the Organizational & Mid-Year Meeting. No. Of Tickets sold: 7. Members received their 2nd degree. Names: 8. Members received their 3rd degree. Names: 9. Members attending 3rd degree in their area. Attach attendees list provided by the host council. 10. Council hosted or co-hosted a 2nd or 3rd Degree Exemplification. 11. Council members/families donated blood. Show proof: 12. Squire transferred into a council once he attained the age of 18. 13. Held a "Testimonial Dinner" in honor of Past Grand Knights, Former District Deputies, Past State Officers and Former State Program Directors. 14. Hosted a Blood Drive. Date: 15. Established a Blood Donor Committee. Submit Names: 16. Submitted nominees for "Knight of the Year" and "Lady of the Year" to the State Executive Assistant by March 1st. 17. District Deputy installed Council Officers. Date of Installation: 18. Formed a new Squire Circle or reactivated a Squire Circle.
CULTURE OF LIFE 1. Published an article on Pro-Life issues in Council Newsletter. 2. Published an article, announcement, or advertisement on Pro-Life activities in their local newspaper/periodical. (Please attach article, etc.) 3. Members supported a Pro-Life Movement by means of a Pro-Life Rally, Born to Run, Men's March Sanctity of Life Day. Please specify date and location. 4. Council Contributed funds to the Pro-Life effort, i.e., Sanctity of Life, Defender of Faith, and Ultra Sound Equipment. 5. Maintains a Culture of Life Bulletin Board or displays a Pro-Life Road Sign. 6. Raised funds for Birthright, Care Net, Project Defending Life, or other pregnancy crisis center. 7. Conducts a monthly rosary prayer group to end abortion. 8. Sponsors "Tree for Life" events to collect baby items/supplies for unwed mothers and crisis pregnancy service centers. 9. Council participated in a peaceful prayer outside abortion clinics. Please specify date and location. 10. Observed "The day of the Unborn Child" during the month of March. 11. Submitted State Council Service Program Awards Entry Form STSP by March 1st (attach copy of STSP with report). 12. Council established a Culture of Life Chair Couple. Please list name, address, phone no. and e-mail address. 13. Submitted "Culture of Life Couple of the Year" by March 1st to the State Executive Assistant. 14. Erected a Culture of Life Monument for the Unborn (memorial stone/marker). 15. Rededicated the "Pro-Life Monument".
FAMILY 1. Selected a "Family of the Month" Award. (Send original form to Supreme Council Do not send a copy to the State Family Director. Provide name only.) 2. Held a "Family Rosary or Prayer" event for members and families, including the deceased members and families of deceased members. 3. Hosted a "Family Outing", i.e. family picnic, family camp-out, ball games, pizza night, etc. Briefly describe. 4. Published an article monthly in Council Newsletter. Attach a copy of article. 5. Attended wakes, funerals, etc of their Brother Knights or family members. 6. Held an "Informational Benefit Night" open to parishioners and membership. 7. Council hosted a "Ladies Night" in February and May. 8. Observed Knights of Columbus "Family Week" held only in August. 9. Submitted nominee for "Family of the Year" to the State Executive Assistant by March1st. 10. Submitted State Council Service Program Awards Entry Form STSP by March 1st.
MEMBERSHIP 1. Council published an article in Council Newsletter/Bulletin regarding "Membership". Newsletter must be attached for credit. 2. Established an active Membership Program. Submit chairman's name, address, phone number & e-mail address.. 3. Established an active "Admissions Committee". Committee should consist of the Chancellor (as chairman), Financial Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Director, Program Director, and any other members that the Grand Knight determines. 4. Established an active "Retention Committee" with at least 4 members. 5. Established or re-certified a 1st Degree Team. 6. Admissions Committee interviewed prospective nominee(s) to join the Knights of Columbus. 7. Brought in new members, reinstatement, re-admissions, re-application and re-activations. 8. Held a 1st Degree Exemplification. Submit Form 450C to Supreme. 9. Insurance Field Agent was present at 1st Degree Exemplification. 10. Hosted a "Fraternal Benefit Night", must be an "Open House" for non members. A Field Agent must conduct and certify the event. 11. Participated in the ONE MEMBER PER MONTH PER COUNCIL. 12. Council assisted in the formation of a new council or reinstatement.
PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES 1. Supports Community Disability Programs, i.e., volunteer at hospitals, building wheelchair ramps, etc. 2. Participate in fund raising activity(s) with proceeds going to PWID. 3. Established a PWID Committee that meets monthly to plan events. 4. Published a PWID article in Council Bulletin or local newspaper. 5. Submitted Campaign for People with Intellectual Disability Report. (NMSC Form 03). No later than June 20th. 6. Submitted a copy of the Tootsie Roll Order Form. SPECIAL OLYMPICS 1. Submitted the Partnership Profile Report with Special Olympics, Form 4584, to Supreme Council no later than January 31. 2. Assisted Special Olympics on events and activities, i.e., local, regional, or state competition. 3. Donated funds to Special Olympics at local, regional, or state level.
SQUIRES 1. Established/Formed a Squire Circle 2. Council continues maintaining/supporting a Squires Circle. 3. Squires Circle initiated new members. Attach copy of Form 280. 4. Squires Circle sponsored/conducted fundraiser/activity promoting Squires Circle. Briefly describe in Part IV. 5. Squires Circle submitted Officers and Chairmen Report (Form 468) by August 2nd. Attach copy of form 468. 6. Squires Circle submitted Youth Leader Application (Form 4348) by August 1st. Attach copy of form 4348. 21. Squires Circle submitted Annual Survey of Fraternal Activities (Form 1782C) by January 31st. Attach copy of form 1782C. 22. Squires Circle submitted Semiannual Audit Report (Form 247) by March 1st and September 1st. Attach copy of form 247. 23. Squires Circle submitted RSVP Report (Form 2863) by June 30th. Attach copy of form 2863. 24. Squires Circle submitted Corps d'elite Award (Form 278) by June 30th. Attach copy of form 278. 25. Squires Circle submitted Brother Barnabas Award (Form 279) by June 30th. Attach copy of form 279. 26. Squires Circle submitted Newsletter/Major Activity Report (Form 363). Attach copy of form 363. 27. Squires Circle participated in Social/Working Activities with other Squires Circle and/or other councils. Briefly describe in Part IV.. 28. Squires Circle utilizes a telephone calling tree. Number Contacted: 29. Squires Circle published a newsletter.
VOCATIONS 18. Prayed for Vocations and the Canonization for Michael J. McGivney and in solidarity for our Bishops and Priests and recruited new members into Fr Michael J. McGivney Guild. 19. Published article on Church/Vocations activities in the Council/Church Bulletin Newsletter. 20. Adopted seminarian(s), novices(s) and/or postulate(s) by corresponding through letters, cards, and gifts. 21. Contributed money to support seminarian(s), novice(s), postulate(s) and/or contributed to Seminary, Secular Institute, or Diocese. 22. Established a Vocation Committee and held Vocation Meetings 4 times a year. 23. Honored the Council Chaplain/Priests/Clergy/Religious Life Night. 24. Celebrated Vocations Awareness Week in November and May. 25. Submitted RSVP Form 2863 by June 10th
YOUTH 1. Assisted youth fund raiser activity (parish youth groups, scouts, altar servers, etc.) with proceeds going to the youth program. 2. Provided financial/other support to parish youth participating in World Youth Day. 3. Conducted a scholarship program. 4. Council hosted/participated in "Learn about AIDS Campaign", "Learn about Drugs Campaign", or "Essay Contest". 5. Published article in Newsletter on Youth Activities. 6. Held "Free Throw Competition" in December/January. Attach copy of Free Throw Report. 7. Hosted/participated in "District Free Throw Competition" in February. 8. Hosted/participated in "State Free Throw Competition" in March. 9. Held "Soccer Challenge" in September. Attach copy of the Soccer Challenge Report. 10. Hosted/participated in "District Soccer Challenge". 11. Hosted/participated in "State Soccer Challenge". 12. Sponsor Scouting. 13. Submitted nominee for "Outstanding Catholic Boy/Girl of the Year" to the State Executive Assistant by March 1st. (Submit Names Only) 14. Submitted State Council Service Program (YOUTH) Awards Entry Form STSP to State Executive Assistant by March 1st.