State Chaplain Fr. Jeff Horejsi (507) 426 -7125 Monthly Dedication [email protected] March is dedicated to St. Joseph. Joseph is a model for fathers. As Knights, let us Assoc. State Chaplain Fr. Gabriel Walz ask Jesus our Lord, that through the merits of Joseph His foster father, he assist us (320) 429 -8025 to be good examples of dedicated men to the proclamation of God ’s Kingdom. [email protected] Saint Joseph, pray for us. State Deputy Robert Penas (320) 327 -2122 [email protected] IPSD Joe Konrardy Upcoming Events (952) 451 -1956 [email protected] March 1 - Substance Abuse Posters & Catholic Citizenship Essays DUE to Mark Ritter State Secretary Marc Peters 25215 Drexel Avenue ~ New Prague, MN 56071 (651) 482 -8771 10 - Archdiocesan Men ’s Conference at St. Thomas Academy 9:30a -4p - More Info on page 8 [email protected] 10 -12 - Council Church Drive Weekend State Treasurer David Whatmuff 12 -18 - Order -wide Outreach Week in Honor of Father McGivney (763) 772 -2997 19 - St. Joseph ’s Day [email protected] 19 -25 - Council Admission Degree Week State Advocate James Terwedo 24 - “Fraternal Benefits Events Attract ” webinar (952) 492 -2800 25 - Palm Sunday [email protected] 29 - Holy Thursday Check out the 2017 -18 State Warden Dan DeCrans - Founder ’s Day (218) 255 -1125 30 - Good Friday Awards Guidelines on the last [email protected] 31 - Holy Saturday 3 pages of this edition District Master Craig Larson April Submission are DUE by April 1st (218) 289 -3872 1 - Easter [email protected] - Awards Submissions DUE State Office 7 - State Free Throw - page 9 820 2nd Ave SW 7 - Winona Catholic Men ’s Conference at Lourdes HS in Rochester 9a - More info on page 8 Hutchinson MN 55350 -2307 7 - 4:30p Knights Mass - St. Bridget Parish Community ’s St. Austin Campus - 4050 Upton Ave N, Mpls. Office (320) 587 -0747 FAX (320) 587 -6251 7 & 8 - State Bowling Tournament - see page 11 [email protected] 12 & 13 - State Bowling Tournament - see page 11 State Membership Director Bou Gazley 21 - Spring 4th Degree Exemplification in Brainerd ~ more info at mnknights.org (507) 259 -7851 May [email protected] 18 -20 - State Convention in Rochester ~ more info & registration at mnknights.org State Program Director Joe George * August 25 -26, 2018 - State KofC Softball Tournament in Faribault * (651) 253 -3112 * * 5 Game Guarantee with Double Elimination * * [email protected] * * * More Information on Page 5 and be in Future Editions of the Knightly News * * * Student Loan Admin. Mike Daly (952) 873 -2213 [email protected] Editors Bob & Peni Penas Congratulations to Our 2018 Keep Christ in bobpenas@broadband -mn.com Christmas Poster Contest Winners Age 5 - 7 Looking for ways to contact 1st Place - Abby Mathwig - Silver Lake Council 1841 council members you have Runner -up - London Witt - Shakopee Council 1685 lost track of? Age 8 - 10 1st Place - Raegan Liesen - St. Cloud Council 5548 Contact IPSD Joe Konrardy Runner -up - Allie Freed - Maple Grove Council 13359 (952) 451 -1956 Age 11 - 14 1st Place - Taylor Wright - Shakopee Council 1685 [email protected] Runner -up - Keely Hodgins - Kimball Council 11345 MN Knightly News The Good That We Do Speaks March 2018 page 2 Louder Than Words State Deputy Bob Penas bobpenas@broadband -mn.com (320) 327 -2122 Memoriam Nothing speaks louder than actions. Our Coats for Kids program is one of these calls to action, and it spoke out loudly Super Bowl Please pray for these Week. Knights of Columbus care, and when there is a need, we step deceased brother up and fill that need. knights and their families The link to the video created by Supreme at the Coats for Kids distribution with Archbish- Bemidji Council 1544 op Hebda, Bishop Cozzens, former Vikings Matt Birk, Vikings Quarterback Kyle Sloter, William Fulton Vikings Chaplain Fr. Michael Van Sloan, and KofC Senior Vice President of Membership Bird Island Council 2000 and Fraternal Mission Mark McMullen is: Lawrence Karnik https://youtu.be/2ci7cUYEGqI Bloomington Council 3827 Check out some photos from the event and a synopsis of the Catholic Spirit article on pag- Gary Hackenmueller es 12 and 13. Read the entire article and watch their video at: Joseph Schiltz http://thecatholicspirit.com/news/local -news/ Brainerd Council 1491 knights -birk -kick -off -super -bowl -week -coat -donations/ Greg Smith These are a great videos to show prospective members, so they can see the great works of Crystal Council 3656 charity that we do, to let our actions speak for us. Please forward this information to all Gordon Cremers your members, and ask everyone to post it on their social media pages. Eagan Council 7604 All of your councils are doing wonderful projects like this throughout each year in your John McElligott parishes and in your communities. Don ’t hide your light. Let it shine out into the world Eveleth Council 2583 and inspire others to join us in this work. It is not bragging to let others know what we do. William Aldrich It is motivating them to do likewise. You are evangelizing through your actions. It is Fairmont Council 1575 what we are called to do each day — spread the good word and Open the Doors to Christ! Mike Bissen May your Lenten journey be a rich one. Vivat Jesus! Joe Corona Glencoe Council 4842 Our Paschal Mystery David Heintz State Chaplain Fr. Jeff Horejsi [email protected] Grey Eagle/Swanville Council 14616 Lent provides many opportunities to enter into the dying and rising process we call the Paschal Mystery. Dying involves some self -denial, John Stoermann discipline, and self -control, but it always leads to resurrection and new Hastings Council 1600 life. As Knights, we often participate in fundraisers to be able to give Benjamin Sontag to various causes. Knowing that we helped provide a coat, food, a International Falls Council 1540 wheelchair, or support for a youth event, we rejoice in making a William Lessard difference that enables another to rise from their situation. Isanti Council 10238 During Lent, we have also been dying to sin in our lives. Jesus invites us to accept his Patrick Cunningham forgiveness and love, that we might rise from our spiritual death to life with the Holy N. St. Paul Council 4967 Trinity. During the Easter season, the Church proclaims to us that we share in God ’s di- James Hurt vine life. Jesus lives to give us life, abundant life, resurrected life. May God bless all Plainview Council 1781 your dying and rising. Jesus has paved the road for us. We follow our Lord with faith, Michael Campion hope and love. Vivat Jesus! S. St. Paul Council 3659 James Lissick Shoreview Council 9598 Report deceased member All Councils who reported conducting our “Father Wants names to Fraternalism John Kelly You ” Campaign were entered into a drawing. The Winner is Dir. Randy Lindstrom at Winona Council 639 ~ Grand Knight Paul Evanson Silver Lake Council 1841 [email protected] Donald Miskovsky Membership Director Ryan Friesen 609 25th Ave SW District Deputy #29 Kevin O ’Laughlin LeRoy Penas Willmar, MN 56201 Harvey Pokorny we publish them monthly Participating Councils also received one entry into another drawing for every member they brought into the Order St. James Council 3427 Include the deceased Vincent Style brother knight ’s name, date through this campaign. The Winning Council for this drawing Stillwater Council 1632 of death, council number, is Deerwood Council 3473 Donald Groschen town, next of kin, and if he Grand Knight/Membership Director Mark Greninger Gordon Moosbrugger was a former DD, State District Deputy #2 Jesse Kosloski Officer, etc. Remember, Willmar Council 2764 FS needs to file a Form 100 If your council has not tried this campaign yet, we strongly Edward Leschke informing Supreme recommend you do so. Details are on page 3. Forest Wild of his deat h It ’s a great way to jump start your council ’s membership! MN Knightly News “Father Wants You ” Membership Campaign March 2018 To be held at least twice a year: page 3 1. Meet with your parish priest to explain the campaign you would like to run, to get his permission, and to invite him to write his own letter of invitation or have him approve a “Father Wants You ” invitation letter (several samples were sent to all March MN grand knights and district deputies). Membership 2. Ask for permission to use the parish membership roster or parish directory and a list of members who have joined the parish since it was published. $200 Cash Drawing for Councils who submit the 3. Compare this listing to your current roster and create a list of those men who do requested membership drive not belong to your council. information by April 15, 2018 4. Form a team of council members who are active in the parish and know many of the parishioners One (1) Council will be 5. Have this team meet and highlight those men they know and would recommend drawn at random to receive $200 for their charitable use for membership. 6. Have your parish priest look over the list of prospects, and see if he would like to The District Deputy of that add any other names to the list. will receive a 7. Schedule an open house to be attended by Father, your field agent, your council KofC apparel item officers, the team, council members, prospective members, and the wives of these To be eligible for the gentlemen. drawing, councils must 8. Send out invitation letters to these prospective members. Track who attends and provide feedback about their who does not, so you can invite those who did not with a “Father Still Wants campaign by April 6, 2018 You ” letter for the next open house. through our website at 9. Host an open house (ideas for this agenda were also sent out to GKs and DDs) https://mnknights.org/ recruitment -drive -survey/

2017 State Incentives for Individuals All in the Family! July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018 Recruit a family member (son or grandson, father or grandfather, brother or uncle), and the new mem- ber will receive a Madonna and Child Statue. The Financial Secre- tary will need to send a copy of the Form 100 to the State Deputy stating the relationship.

2017 State Incentives for Councils 2017 -2018 Formation Degrees July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018 The cost for the 2nd Degree Team is covered by the State Council if a minimum of 7 candidates are exemplified.

2017 State Incentive for District Deputies Opening the Doors July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018 If a district deputy starts a new council or reactivates a suspended council in his district, he will receive a $300 Visa gift card. MN Knightly News New Council & District Incentives - “All Councils Active ” March 2018 page 4 Overview: We are introducing a new incentive that will begin immediately. The purpose of this incentive is to motivate local councils that have not recruited a new member this frater- The Supreme Council is always nal year to start recruiting. Membership growth is the lifeline of every council and new looking for outstanding council members can invigorate councils by bringing new ideas and taking on new programs. programs that can serve as ex- Why Are We Doing This? amples of the good that a commit- Over 6,600 councils in the Order have not recruited a new member this fraternal year and nearly ted group of Catholic men can ac- half of the fraternal year has already transpired. complish. An "after action" report with good action photos is always Who is eligible? appreciated. What's even better, · All active councils in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Guam. though, is if we know about the · All districts in jurisdictions in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Guam. program before it happens . With this knowledge, Supreme can assist What is the goal? Get every active council to recruit at least one new member between December 1, 2017 and in several ways, such as: February 28, 2018. Þ arranging to capture professional How it works and Prize for Councils: photos or video of the program The grand knight of every council who recruits one or more new members between now and that might be used in Columbia or February 28, 2018 will receive a portrait of the Holy Family. If the council did not recruit any Knightline, on kofc.org, or in fu- new members during the 2016 -2017 fraternal year, and/or the council has not recruited any new ture video productions. members as of December 1, 2017, the grand knight, deputy grand knight, financial secretary, Þ helping to publicize the program chancellor, treasurer and warden will each receive the Holy Family portrait. among the general public and/or How it works and Prize for District Deputies: local media. District deputies, whose districts contain 75% active councils or greater recruiting at least one new member by February 28, 2018, will receive a portrait of the Holy Family. Þ offering insight into how to best leverage the program as a mem- bership recruitment opportunity. New Membership Recruitment Lottery Incentive Opportunity In addition to programs, we'd also like to know about outstanding World Meeting of Families Dublin, Ireland ~ August 21 -26, 2018 Knights . The Supreme Commu- In response to the Holy Father's exhortation to strengthen the Domestic Church and the nications Team is planning a series Order ’s strong commitment to families, the Supreme Knight announced at the Mid - of short videos featuring outstand- Year Meeting of State Deputies this lottery incentive for 10 couples to attend the World ing Knights of Columbus, to show- Meeting of Families in Dublin, Ireland with all expenses paid. case the Order as an organization Here ’s how it works: beginning December 1, 2017, every time that you recruit a mem- that Catholic men would want to ber into the Order through June 30, 2018, your name will go into a drawing and on July be a part of. Think of members 1, 2018, ten names will be drawn at random. If you are a winner, we will notify you who might have a uniquely inspir- and your wife immediately so you can plan this once in a lifetime opportunity to inter- ing story to tell, and Supreme act with families from all over the world. When you return, you can become a beacon might be able to provide the venue of light for other families in your council, community, and state. through which they can tell it. The more men that you recruit, the greater the probability you will have to win this trip. Supreme may not be able to spot- So please communicate this incentive to all of your council members so that they can light every program or every mem- have the chance to win this experience of a lifetime. For more information on the ber you identify for us, but work- World meeting of Families 2018, please visit: www.worldmeeting2018.ie. ing together, I know we can high- light the good things happening every day throughout the Order, and help the Order to grow. Vivat $4.50 Star Council per capita Credit Jesus! for the 2018 -19 Fraternal Year As in the past three fraternal years, the Supreme Knight announced that the per capita credit of $4.50 will again be offered this fraternal year to all councils achieving Star Building the Domestic Council status. This per capita credit applies only for billable members in the United Church: The Family States, its territories, and Canada. Billable members are all members except for honor- Fully Alive ary life and disability exemptions. Visit http://www.kofc.org/un/ The Star Council program is designed to help a council focus on all of the key areas that fulfill the vision of our founder, the Venerable Father Michael J. McGivney: mem- en/domestic -church/ bership growth, charitable program outreach, and protection for families. to find links to information and a pdf copy of the program It is our hope that this incentive, which will provide direct financial benefits for coun- booklet. cils, will allow us to achieve a record number of Star Councils this fraternal year! MN Knightly News Be a Temple of the Holy Spirit! March 2018 Associate State Chaplain Fr. Gabriel Walz page 5 [email protected] The Gospel readings this month can help us keep our focus during these final weeks of the Lenten Season. In the Gospel for the third Sunday of St. Michael Medals Lent, Jesus speaks of the Temple of His Body. Like Adam and Eve Do you have a family walking in the garden with God, God has once again established His member or friend serving intimate presence among us. The following weekend, we are reminded in the military? that it was all for the sake of His love: “for God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that everyone who believes in Him might not perish but might have eternal life. ” Just as Jesus You can request a St. Michael became a temple of God ’s presence among us, we too are meant to be temples of the Holy Medal to be sent to them from Spirit in the world. As Christian disciples, you and I should be always seeking to imitate our our State Chaplain. Lord Jesus Christ in our lives. For the sake of love, we are called to carry His Good News There is no cost to you or the into the world. military service person. The But how can I be a temple of the Holy Spirit to carry God ’s Good News into the world? military person does not need to be a man, a Knight of John ’s Gospel puts it beautifully: “whoever lives the truth comes to the light, so that his Columbus, or a Catholic. works may be clearly seen as done in God. ” We know that in our pursuit of the truth we en- counter the person of Jesus Christ, who said, “I am the way, and the TRUTH, and the life. ” Send the name of the person But that line from the Gospel also reminds us that what we do should be “done in God. ” Do I in the military, their rank, prioritize seeking God ’s will above my own? Or, to put it another way, do I prioritize trying branch of service, and address to conform my plan for my life to God ’s Plan? to State Chaplain Fr. Jeff, and he will send the medal (and a The very fact that you exist means that you are in His thoughts. If God forgot about you, you prayer book if requested) wouldn ’t exist. You are here because He knows you and loves you, and you have a role in directly to the serviceman/ His plan! woman. You are meant to be a Temple of the Holy Spirit; carry the Lord in your heart. As we journey Please email your through these final weeks of the Lenten Season, we pray for the grace we need to purge what- ever in our lives keeps us from our loving God and to carry His presence into the world, requests to: wherever we may be. Vivat Jesus! [email protected] Prayers from our Minnesota Knights ’ families are very Ask a friend, family member, coworker, or acquaintance important to our military men to join the Order today! Share the joys and benefits of our and women. Continue to pray for them and their safety. Brotherhood with other Catholic gentlemen! MN Knightly News Recalculate, Reboot, Reorganize, and Reset March 2018 State Secretary Marc Peters page 6 [email protected] (651) 482 -8771 Sometimes when you are driving and using your GPS, it needs to recal- Worthy Officers and culate the route. If your computer gets too mixed up, you need to reboot. Fraternal Leaders: And sometimes you need to reorganize the cupboard if things are just out Join your brother knights from of place. Sometimes you just need to stand back and reset your priorities. across the Order and attend our This same goes for your council. Plans made in July may need to be recalculated and read- next Fraternal Mission Train- justed. There is nothing wrong with that. You might have more help, less help, even no ing Webinar. Learn more help in doing a program. A project planned in August that seemed relevant may now make about attracting and retaining no sense in March. A church drive planned for April may make more sense if it is done in members through charitable March. Council leadership must seize opportunities and use them to the best advantage. outreach, fraternal benefits, and Be open to new ideas and be able to shed programs that are not paying dividends. Don ’t be being involved in the sacra- so set in your ways that you miss seeing the big picture of helping the parish, which is the mental life of our Church. whole idea of the Domestic Church Initiative. Join us live These last four months of our fraternal year can be a success both in programs and member- or ANYTIME On -Demand ship. Take a look around for the new opportunity to be of service to the parish, the church, as they will be recorded the community. Take a chance of trying something new, whether it ’s in recruitment, reten- Check out past webinars, like: tion, programs, or activities. Recalculate, reboot, reorganize, reset for success! ¨ Promoting Vision on Vivat Jesus! Founder ’s Day ¨ Building Mission Through Your Parish On Par for Star ¨ Keeping Recruitment Personal Do you have enough programs? Need new ideas? Contact your ¨ And many more District Deputy, one of our Program Chairmen, or State Program Director Joe George. Visit http://www.kofc.org/en/ members/resources/ Do you have a First Degree scheduled for each month, so when you membership -webinar.html have a prospective member, you can tell him when the degree will be and scroll down to the held? He shouldn ’t have to wait long. We want him to feel welcome and wanted. On Demand Webinar Portal Need help with recruitment? Contact your District Deputy, your Field Agent, or State If you have questions, contact Membership Director Bou Gazley. Vice President of Fraternal They will be glad to assist you. Your success is their first priority. Education, Training, and Don ’t be afraid to reach for the stars! You may be amazed by what you and your council Ceremonials Gary Nolan at can accomplish as you open the doors to Christ! Vivat Jesus! [email protected] or call 2013 -752 -4270 and select option #3. Use KC Napkins 2018 KofC at Council Events State Softball Cases of 5400 napkins for $125 (plus shipping) Tournament Packages of 600 for $15 (plus shipping) August 25th Contact Brother Knight Ken Schoenfelder & 26th in Faribault [email protected] (320) 485 -4448 5 Game Guarantee Double Elimination Coats for Kids Latest Exemplification Schedule found at mnknights.org You can distribute coats from Mark your calendars and make Use the pull -down menu for “About ” and plans to attend this fun tournament! any source - not just those from Supreme – as part of this pro- choose “Exemplifications ” It ’s not too early to start put- gram. Furthermore, if you buy Click on “Events ” or Calendar ” ting your teams together! (or collect) and distribute 96 to view upcoming degrees OR coats, your program will qualify download a copy of the degree schedule, More information coming soon schedule a degree using the online form, as a Featured Program in the or find out more about the next from Faribault Council 889 youth category on your SP -7. 4th Degree Exemplification MN Knightly News My 2 Cents March 2018 State Treasurer Dave Whatmuff [email protected] (763) 772 -2997 page 7 I was privileged in the month of January to be a part of two events. I'd like to share these experiences with you. I have been working with a priest in the northern suburbs who has a large REMINDER : All Latino group in his congregation and wants to encourage these men to checks sent to the join the Knights. Emails on this subject included our Supreme Member- ship and Program Consultant, and he suggested I include the Hispanic Development Field Minnesota Knights Coordinator in the discussions. In a phone conversation with the coordinator, it transpired of Columbus should that he would be traveling from his home in Northern California to Supreme headquarters in be made payable to: New Haven Connecticut and would be willing to break his journey here in Minneapolis to Minnesota assist us in this effort. We were able to make good use of his visit, arranging several meet- Knights of ings around the cities, and we are hoping for great results. The second event was a wonderful Coats for Kids distribution at St. John Paul II school in Columbus north Minneapolis. With the aid of our MN Coats for Kids Chairman and our State Deputy, On the memo line, Supreme arranged the event, donated the coats, arranged for professional athletes to join us, please list what the and brought along a film crew to record it. If you haven ’t already seen the short movie, you check is for. can view it on our website. Thank you! We often say that the State Team and Supreme are "there for you," but these events under- line that statement and gave me cause to realize what a great organization we belong to. Vivat Jesus! Minnesota Please send your council project KC Student photos and information to Supreme Hotline Loan Fund State Treasurer Dave Whatmuff for FS Help at [email protected] They can help an FS with any Contact Brother to place on the State website. Knight Mike Daly questions regarding Member Also send them to newsletter editor Bob Management or Member Billing 952 -873 -2213 Penas at bobpenas@broadband -mn.com to put in future State newsletters Hotline Number [email protected] 203 -800 -4955 See page 17 for more info AND promote these projects in your local community as you Open the Doors to Christ Email: [email protected] and invite others to join in the good works that you are doing Advisory Notice to Helpful Council Resources Dial a Knight Birthday Councils, Initiative Chapters, and Download on the Supreme Assemblies website at kofc.org Each Knight Receives a in the United Call on His Birthday from Or order from Knight’s Gear his Grand Knight to Check States of their In & Wish Him Happy ¨ Leadership Resources (5093) legal obligation Birthday to file an infor- ¨ Surge with Service (962) mational ¨ Grand Knight ’s Guide (5085) Why????? ¨ District Deputy ’s Guide (5087) tax return for ♦ Promotes Fraternity ¨ Financial Secretary ’s Guide (5089) the 2017 tax ♦ Keeps Council Records ¨ Chaplain ’s Handbook (945) year can be Up -to -date ¨ Fraternal Leader Success Planner (5033) found on page ¨ Protocol Handbook (1612) ♦ Lets Each Brother Know How Important He is 15 of this ¨ Summary of FS Responsibilities (10238) to Your Council edition ¨ Charter, Constitution, and Laws MN Knightly News Shining Armor March 2018 State Membership Director Bou Gazley page 8 [email protected] (507) 259 -7851 How is the planning going for your March Recruitment Drive? The challenge once you get a prospect to sign a Form 100 is to get them into an Admissions Degree in the next Remember to File few days. The goal is to get them into the council as soon as possible for a few reasons. First off, you want them to still be excited about joining your council. As time passes, your Council prospective members will lose the enthusiasm you put into them during your recruitment Paperwork! drive. Once you get them into the Knights of Columbus, your next step is to get them involved. Form 185 and Form 365 and your other council reports and The Shining Armor Award is the best way to integrate new members into your council. forms help the State and Su- The Shining Armor Award is something for all new members to strive for. There are 5 preme Councils send infor- requirements to obtain this award. The first is to be involved in three (3) council service mation to council leadership, programs. Invite these men to events they are interested in, and get them involved. monitor the health of your coun- Members who do not become involved early in their membership are much more likely to cil, keep up -to -date with what is drift away from the council and eventually be on our suspension/withdrawal lists. Get happening in your council, see them involved and they will stay! where we need to improve, offer The second requirement is that they attend three (3) business meetings during their first assistance, or make changes, and year. Make your meetings fun and exciting to attend! Do not just talk about numbers and much more. We are here to help argue about pancake turners … Add social time to the event, plan a good lecturer pro- your council succeed and contin- gram, go watch the Wild Game afterward, etc. Make it a fun night out for the new men ue to grow and improve as you joining your council. The third requirement is that the new members receive their For- serve our communities. mation and Knighthood Degrees within their first year. Again, numbers show that those If you make changes or add who become a Knight in the Third Degree are more involved in their councils and less chairmen or directors, please likely to leave the council. fine a new Form 185 or Form The fourth requirement is to meet with your council ’s insurance representative. They are 365. ALWAYS send a copy to able to explain the full value the new member gets from the fraternal benefits. They are the State Deputy or the State also able to explain what the Knights of Columbus can offer him and his family, especial- ly our death benefits. These benefits are something that every new member needs to know about. Lastly, they must recruit at least one (1) new member. Who better to recruit 2019 Supreme a new member than a new member? They know what encouraged them to join, and they are able to relay that to their friends and family members. Convention The Shining Armor Award program is a win -win. The council gains a long -term member Will Be Held and, potentially, more new members. The member gets to experience all facets of the Here in Minnesota! Knights of Columbus and becomes educated about what we have to offer. The best part Co -Chair Philip M. Harter, PSD of this program? It costs the council absolutely nothing to implement. When a member completes the requirements, there is a certificate and lapel pin available from Supreme at In 2019, from August 3 -8, we in no cost. There are also pamphlets and tracking cards available at no cost. Just search Minnesota will have the honor Knights Gear to find these great resources! The best way to implement the Shining and responsibility of hosting the Armor Award is to present the pamphlet and tracking card to all new members during 137 th edition of this great con- their Admissions Degree and explain it to them. Then let them go to work! vention. Keep up the good work on membership! If you would like to be part of Each of our goals are still in reach, so keep asking men to join! Vivat Jesus! this great event, it is not too early for you to complete the volunteer form at https://mnknights.org/the -2019 - All 2019 Supreme Safe Environment Program & supreme -convention -in - Star Council Requirements minnesota/ Convention Volunteers To be eligible, councils must be fully compliant with There you will find the many applicable safe environment requirements. For more ways you can become involved, Should Have Received information on the Knights of Columbus Safe Envi- such as a driver that will have an Email from Co -Chair ronment Program, please visit kofc.org/safe . Ques- direct contact with the hierarchy tions regarding this award policy may be directed to or as a greeter to welcome guests Philip Harter, PSD the Fraternal Mission Department at 203 -752 -4270 or from all over the world. Also, If you have not received [email protected] . Questions regarding safe we still have many opportunities environment program compliance of state or local for leadership positions. an email, please call Phil Knights of Columbus councils may be directed to the at (763) 226 -1923 to Log on and sign up today! Office of Youth Protection at 203 -800 -4940 or youth- verify your information [email protected] MN Knightly News Lent is Here March 2018 State Program Director Joe George page 9 [email protected] (651) 253 -3112 We are about 1/3 of the way through Lent. Did you give up something for Lent? How is that going? In Lent, many Christians commit to fasting, as well as "giving up" certain Did You Know? luxuries in order to "replicate the sacrifice of Jesus Christ's journey into the desert for 40 Minnesota State Ceremonials days." Some Churches have a rice bowl program that suggests we donate the money that Director Brad Jacobs we would have spent on a regular meal to the Rice Bowl program for Catholic Relief Ser- [email protected] vices for families in need. This is definitely a Domestic Church program. Remember (763) 477 -4410 that Easter is right around the corner on April 1st, and that ’s no joke. I’m asking again, for you to seri- April 1 st is an important date for another reason. It ’s the deadline to get your Program ously consider starting or joining entries in. Go through the SP -7 that you have been filling out all year long and see which a Formation or Knighthood cere- programs you think were successful and should be submitted for consideration for an monials staff in your area. The award. Remember, we are doing programs for all the people in need because we as need is indeed urgent. I don ’t Knights are here to do God ’s work on Earth. If we get an award for it, that ’s a bonus. If think I need to tell you the huge we are only doing programs to attempt to win awards, then we are completely missing the importance of our ceremonials in point. However, by submitting your successful programs for awards, you have the oppor- the continuation of the Order. rd tunity to share what you are doing with councils throughout the state. You may inspire Men cannot become 3 Degree others councils to come up with ideas to help people in their own communities. What a Knights without learning the im- concept, right? That is the reason we are here as Knights of Columbus. portant principles exemplified in these degrees. Let me know if Thanks for all you do for the Knights. If you have any questions about programs or the you have interest and I will be Domestic Church, please feel free to contact me. happy to get you up and running. God Bless! Remember - “See a need, Fill a need. ” Vivat Jesus! Thank you in advance for your consideration. Vivat Jesus ! 2018 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship Youth Programs Chairman Conrad Meier Equal Actions [email protected] (320) 260 -6945 Evangelizing Youth Activities Director Patrick Farrelly The 2018 Minnesota State Free Throw Championship will be hosted on April 7, 2018 at [email protected] Cathedral High School in St. Cloud – the same location as the last two years. There is a (763) 218 -3816 block of rooms reserved for the contestants, parents, and volunteers who need one. It is Let ’s face it, brothers. There is listed in the handout. not a Knight of Columbus alive Winning forms MUST BE IN CONRAD ’S HANDS BY MARCH 15th to allow Conrad who joined the Order so he could time to contact all the athletes. Please send clearly marked forms for your first and sec- come to a meeting every month ond place finishers. If the winner cannot attend, the second place finisher will be allowed and discuss the size of the to compete. sausages to serve at the next pan- For more information, please contact State Chairman Conrad Meier at cake breakfast. [email protected] or (320) 260 -6945 and leave a message or send a text. Details They join to help needy kids, help can also be found on the State Website under Programs — Youth Programs — paint the rectory, collect and Free Throw Championship (on the second Youth Programs page). deliver food for the hungry, encourage young people to live Volunteer to Help Out at the State Free Throw!!!! It ’s a great event to be part of!!! their faith, and to grow in their own faith. They join to put Catholic social teaching into Auxiliary Corner practice with other men like Are you ready for your Lenten Journey to begin? The Ladies Auxiliaries themselves. They join to DO of Minnesota are ready. Please join in prayer, fasting, and small groups at stuff! your local parishes, seeking a deeper relationship with Jesus this season. Let your programs, your If you would like to start an auxiliary at your parish, activities, and your please contact President Nancy Matheson at ACTIONS evangelize! [email protected] Be not afraid, open the doors to Christ, and invite other men to April 5, 2018 join us! - New Brighton is hosting a Pro -Life banquet. See our web page for more information. What better time to do that then April 27, 2018 when they are at one of our - Join us for fellowship at the Annual State Convention hosted by Maple Grove events with their family? St. Joseph the Worker. We look forward to seeing you there. MN Knightly News Master ’s Memo March 2018 page 10 District Master Craig Larson, PSD [email protected] 218 -289 -3872 It ’s not too early to make plans to attend our Spring 4 th Degree Exemplification, April 20 -21 Archdiocesan in Brainerd. The entire weekend will be at Cragun ’s Resort. The members and ladies of the Scott Assembly have a fun weekend planned with a social dinner for everyone on Friday Catholic Men’s evening. On Saturday, the ladies will have their usual luncheon followed by an additional Conference ladies activity that all will enjoy. Saturday, March 10, 2018 Our Biennial Assembly meeting will be held on Friday evening. We will conduct the busi- St. Thomas Academy ness of the Minnesota 4 th Degree and learn of the projects of the MN 4 th Degree. At this meeting we will be accepting nominations for our next District Master. My term ends on Au- Building Christian gust 31, 2018 with the new District Master assuming the position on September 1, 2018. Fathers Following the exemplification ceremony and the ladies activity, we will celebrate mass, fol- Speaker Monsignor lowed by the exemplification banquet. During the banquet, we will induct the 2018 Class of Thomas Richtor the Minnesota 4 th Degree Hall of Fame and recognize them for the good works they have For more information, done for the Knights of Columbus. We ’ll also hear from our Vice Supreme Master Paul Isherwood from Illinois. Contact Enzo Randazzo [email protected] With the season of Lent starting, remember that every activity we do is an opportunity to re- cruit members into our councils and assemblies. Who knows; the guy you ask at a Fish Fry 651 -291 -4483 th Register Online at may become your Grand Knight, or the guy you talk to about the 4 Degree at Stations of the Cross may become your next Faithful Navigator. Never pass up an opportunity to ask some- thecatholicwatchmen.com one to join us. Vivat Jesus! Show your pride and wear K of C apparel Ceremonial Tidbit From Our Worthy Master and PSD Craig Larson: Today, I had the honor of conferring Third Degree membership on a class of 2nd degree candidates. As we were enjoying lunch following the ceremony, a Winona Catholic proposer told me of his candidate who asked, “How can I join the Knights? ” Men’s Conference They had been attending a bible study at their parish, and out of the blue, he Saturday, April 7, 2018 “popped the question. ” That ’s not usually the way it happens, but it proves Lourdes HS in Rochester that it can happen. The group was talking about the bible study and a few other things that they participate in. One brother knight said, “I would never Man of God have gone to a bible study if I hadn ’t joined the Knights of Columbus. ” It reminded me that Speaker Monsignor membership in the Knights of Columbus makes us better Catholics, better husbands, better fathers, and all -around better guys. These brother knights are “Letting Their Actions Evange- Jason Angelette lize, ” and it paid off with several new members. I expect it will continue with newer members For more information attracting their friends, and so on. Another special part of the day was a father being there as or to Register online the last of his sons became a brother knight. Do you have a family member who is not yet a go to www.dow.org/event - knight? Why not ask him to join us. details/413 When there is a degree ceremony in your area, please attend to show your support of the new members. It ’s not a great display of Fraternity if there are fewer observers than candidates. Collect Pop Tabs for Holy Plan Ahead! Look at this schedule and plan Ronald McDonald House your prayer services in advance so every- Þ Collect tabs Family Icon thing is ready to roll when you get the icon. Þ Bring them to the 2018 Chairman Orv Fillbrandt (612) 751 -2943 Holy Family Icon Schedule by State Convention in Rochester (952) 887 -1218 Þ Council with highest [email protected] District August 2017 to June 2018 weight per member wins S N Each of our 7 Holy Family Icons has a Date NE NW SE SW W Þ Benefit Minnesota Ronald case of English Prayer Books and English Metro Metro McDonald Houses Prayer Cards and a case of Spanish Prayer Mar. 2018 4 61 33 23 56 43 17 Þ Help families who need these Books and Spanish Prayer Cards. Apr. 2018 4 11 36 24 64 44 16 services in Minnesota It is critical that each District Deputy re- May.2018 3 11 35 24 62 53 16 ceive and pass on the Holy Family Icon and materials according to the schedule Jun. 2018 1 12 35 25 50 53 14 for the 7 Holy Family Icons. For questions, comments, or additional Link to the Holy Family Icon Prayer Book : supplies, please contact Marian Hour of Prayer Chairman Orville Fillbrandt http://kofc.org/un/en/service/church/ (612) 751 -2943 OR (952) 887 -1218 marian/support_materials.html [email protected] MN Knightly News Join our Spiritual Adoption Program and Save Lives March 2018 Culture of Life Activities Director John Bowlin [email protected] (651) 483 -1877 page 11 Brother Knights, we pledge to defend life at all stages, especially the most vulnerable, the unborn. Every day there are over 4,000 abortions in the U.S. These are the babies you are now asked to adopt and pray to God for their protection from abortion. Our Spiritual 2018 State Adoption program is a nine month program of prayer to save lives from abortion. Coun- Knights of cils, knights, and their families participate by individually sponsoring an unborn child by Columbus choosing a name for their child, boy or girl, in any language. Bowling Tournament Individual Knights are encouraged to get their family members involved in picking the name for their unborn baby. Councils should post a list of their KofC member sponsors Hosted by and the name of the unborn child they are sponsoring and have it available at meetings. Big Lake Council 9140 Sponsors sign council pledge cards; their name and the unborn ’s name. Prayers should be at McPete ’s said for all the sponsored unborn children at each monthly council meeting. Families can Sports Bar & Lanes use Sundays to pray together, saying a rosary for the life of their sponsored child. 590 Humboldt Drive Big Lake MN Sponsors may not know their spiritual adopted unborn child, but God does. Your prayers and faithful trust will let God ’s love and mercy protect the unborn. Help build a culture of April 7th & 8th life in your family and community by flooding heaven with our prayers for the unborn, April 12th & 13th and in return, receive showers of blessings and graces from God. By embracing God ’s Saturday shifts - 9 & Noon love, we reflect His love in all we undertake. We will feature a monthly article containing Sunday shifts - 9 a.m., noon, an update on your adopted child ’s progress in the mother ’s womb. These future months of & 3:30 p.m. your child ’s growth will expose many of the lies of the culture of death and give your fam- ily the truth of our creator’s Gift of Life and building the Domestic Church. Entry fee of $22 per event plus $2 for all events for a Fact : A human being is created at conception total of $68 containing the DNA of both the mother and father. We are looking for host Let us focus for the next nine months on God ’s greatest gift to us, the Gift of Life. councils for the 2019 and Your Spiritual Adopted Unborn Child ’s - First Month ’s Progress (March) 2020 events. A house with 16 Day 1: Fertilization - The sperm joins with the egg to form one cell. This single cell con- lanes minimum is needed. tains the complex genetic makeup (DNA of the mother and father) for every detail of a We have only received one new human being – the child ’s sex, hair and eye color, height, skin tone, etc. After fertili- bid for 2019 so far. zation, nothing new is added but oxygen, nutrition, and time. Please contact State Bowling 1st Month (Weeks 1 -4) - The first cell divides in two, and cell division continues as the President Chuck Loso at newly formed individual travels down the fallopian tube to the uterus. More than 500 cells (320) 220 -2690 or are present when this tiny embryo reaches the uterus 7 to 10 days after fertilization. Foun- [email protected] with dations of the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system are already established, and by day questions and for information 21, the heart beings to beat in a regular fashion with a blood type often different from the on hosting a tournament. mother ’s. Muscles are forming, and arms, legs, eyes, and ears have begun to show. We are also looking for some Ward Kischer, PhD Human Embryologist, University of Arizona new blood on the board to Prayer: Lord, we thank you for the privilege assist in making this a better of defending human life through the Knights of Columbus. tournament. We only meet twice a year, so it is not a de- manding committee to be on. Family of the Join the Minneapolis Area KofC If you have any ideas, please Month Male Chorus ~ 60 years strong! bring them forward. One of the Easiest The Minneapolis Area Knights of Columbus Programs Your Council Male Chorus was founded in 1957. Member- Choose a Knight Can Run ship is open to men 18 years of age, who are a practicing Catholic with a love of singing of the Month Each 100 Awardees Drawn (which is a form of prayer). Monthly and Every Month! Form 1993A on Supreme ’s website at Practices are for 2 hours on Monday evenings 7-9 p.m. at St Joseph's Church 36th & Boone kofc.org can be completed online or Choose a Knight of the Avenue North, New Hope, MN. Year from these gentlemen, mailed in to honor your council ’s fami- and submit to State Program lies and show them their dedication and Contact Jerry Simcoe Director Joe George with your the example they set is greatly appreciat- H: (763) 315 -0657 C: (763) 537 -1492 or other program year -end reports ed. Or Dick Synstelien by April 1st. Choose a Family of the Year from H: (763) 493 -5219 C: (493) 772 -6698 your Families of the Month! Use this as Use as Council Programs on The chorus is under the direction of Deacon Bruce Form SP -7. an SP -7 Council or Family Program. Bowen and accompanied by Matt Sieberg. MN Knightly News Knights of Columbus Insurance: The Catholic Difference March 2018 page 12 WE NEED YOUR HELP Knights of All Minnesota Agencies need agents! A good agent will Columbus help you recruit members as well as help energize your Insurance East Central & NE MN council. A good agent is indispensable to you as a leader. Jim Szczech, General Agent He not only helps with council activities but also has access Catholic Values 2 Second Ave S, Suite 145 to many programs and ideas to keep your council vibrant. Ethical Sales & Investing Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 Have a Field Agent Candidate? Contact: Office: 320 -252 -7173 Metro MN, Lloyd Cybart: 952.686.7720 Service to the Church Cell: 320 -339 -2848 Northern MN, Jim Szczech: 320.252.7173 & the Community Fax: 320 -252 -7179 Western MN, David Goedtke: 507.723.3360 [email protected] Southern, MN Ben Schleicher: 320 -252 -7173 www.centralmnkofc.org Agent 101 ~ What it takes to be successful in this field. Metro Area Lloyd Cybart, General Agent What qualities do we look for in the men we hire? 1001 E Cliff Rd, Suite 160 Being a "people person" is a winning trait for success in this business. We want men who Burnsville, MN 55337 go beyond just wanting to make a paycheck, to diligently and happily serving our members. Office: 952 -686 -7720 Every day is an opportunity to meet or reconnect with someone who needs our help. Fax: 952 -388 -0851 [email protected] To be a successful Field Agent, one must succeed at sales. However, sales in this profes- www.twincitieskofc.org sion is not so much about selling as about doing the following for our members: Western Minnesota Þ Help them understand and analyze their specific needs. David Goedtke, General Agent Þ Problem solve to manage their risk. 12 South Marshall Ave Þ Assist them in achieving financial security and success. Springfield, MN 56087 Office: 507 -723 -3360 Most become a Field Agent for the desire to have independence and flexibility in their [email protected] schedule. What sets the Knights of Columbus apart from many other Insurance companies is we provide training and extensive support to our agents. There's no prior special training Southern Minnesota or experience in financial services and no degree or background in finance or business in Ben Schleicher, General Agent order to become an agent. Becoming a Field Agent is often said to be like going into busi- PO Box 332 ness for yourself, with all the independence and flexibility this implies, but without the cap- Windom MN 56101 ital investment required to start a business. Office: 507 -822 -7173 Cell: 507 -822 -5168 Do you know someone who is looking for a career change into a fun, fast paced environ- [email protected] ment that firmly supports their values and beliefs? Let's talk.

Encore Career Who Do You Know? Are you thinking about an Encore Career? Who Is Successful In This Career? This is a new trend that people are pursuing to better What Is The Mindset Of A Successful Agent? prepare for retirement and the challenges that brings. The three categories below are what draws the most successful This not only secures retirement, but also allows that agents to the career. This list comes from the top 20% of Field person to have greater control over what impact they Agents, this is what it takes: have on their community before they reward themselves with retirement. As a Knights of Columbus Field Agent, Count on ME this gives you the opportunity to start a new career with Þ Help others succeed no startup funds and all is training provided. Þ Work toward common goals Why Keep Working? Þ Meet new people Þ Allow you to stay active and productive. The Play Maker Þ Allow greater control over your time, including the flexibility to take time off. Þ Solve problems through analysis (fits with helping) Þ Work in an energetic environment Þ Allow you to keep learning, stay challenged, have new experiences, or develop new skills. Me, Inc Þ Provide you with an opportunity to help others. Þ Have flexible hours Þ Provide a sense of meaning and a feeling of Þ Work independently accomplishment. Þ Have unlimited income potential MN Knightly News March 2017 page 13

Moorhead Knight’s Say “THANK YOU” January 30 th , the Heritage Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead was the site of the 39 th annual Clergy Appreciation Dinner presented by Knights of Columbus Council #4463. The Most Reverend Michael Hoeppner, Bishop of Crookston, and the Most Reverend John Folda, Bishop of Fargo, headed the list of some 33 members of the area ’s Catholic clergy who were guests for the evening. Council #4463 and four neighboring councils from both Minnesota and North Dakota participated in offering a social hour followed by dinner, during which each guest member of the clergy was introduced, thanked, and greeted with a standing ova- tion. In his presentation following dinner, State Deputy Bob Penas delivered a compelling argument to double down on recruitment to preserve the solid bond between Knights and the clergy and the parishes they serve. Adapting to recruit a younger (18 to 30 year old) “millennial ” population will be essential to Knights of Columbus growth. Both bishops offered acknowledgement and thanks for the Knights ’ faithful strength and resolve to serve their clergy. At the evening ’s conclusion, each bishop was presented with a $1,000 check from Council #4463 and Fourth Degree Assembly #543 to help fund specific diocesan needs and programs. Following the formal program, all attending were invited to tour, as guests of the Knights, the display of the Illuminated St. John ’s Bible exhibit at the Heritage and Cultural Society of Clay County.

Students of St. John Paul II Catholic Preparatory School in Minneapolis joyfully put on brand new coats as current and former members of the Minnesota Vikings greeted them. Vikings backup quarterback Kyler Sloter and former lineman Matt Birk high -fived the children, posed with them for pictures and signed autographs. Sloter and Birk partnered with the Knights of Columbus ’ annual Coats for Kids drive, which takes place each Super Bowl week in the game ’s host city. “It ’s another example of how I think the Knights step up and do good things, ” said Birk, who is also a member of the Knights of Columbus … Members of Minnesota Knights of Columbus councils helped distribute the coats, which were donated by the Supreme Council. The Supreme Council invited Birk and the Vikings to participate. Birk spoke to the student body about teamwork and faith. He also reminded the stu- dents of their dignity. Read the complete article at catholicspirit.com MN Knightly News March 2018 page 14

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Photo by Dave Hrbacek, Working Together in our The Catholic Spirit Community and Letting our Actions Evangelize at our Super Bowl Week Coats for Kids Distribution The Good That We Do Speaks Louder Than Words

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Order your kiosk today! Photo by Dave Hrbacek, The Catholic Spirit Ask Father if he would like one in the gathering area or church library. Continue to mentor your Invite Someone newest members. Use these books for to Join Today Invite them to share their ideas . study groups for Share the pride! your council or for Hold programs that interest them, Share the joy! your parish! and invite them to help out. Share the What a great way to let Invite prospective members to help satisfaction! out on project, too. the world know what Ask a neighbor, a the Knights of Let them see that we are the people friend, a family Columbus they want to be with who are doing member to join us is all about! the projects they want to be part of . TODAY! MN Knightly News Advisory Notice to Councils, Chapters, and Assemblies in the March 2018 page 15 United States of their legal obligation to file an informational tax return for the 2017 tax year The Knights of Columbus, including all subordinate councils, assemblies, and chapters, (collectively referred to as councils) 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 is required by law to file an annual informa- tional tax return with the Internal Revenue Service. Most councils will file the IRS Form 990 -N electronic postcard (also known as the e -postcard). If your council ’s gross receipts are more than $50,000 but less than $200,000 and its total assets are less than $500,000, you will need to file a Form 990 -EZ. If your council ’s gross receipts are more than $200,000 and its total assets are more than $500,000, you will need to file Form 990. WHAT ’S NEW THIS YEAR? Effective February 29, 2016, the IRS launched a new website for submitting Form 990 -N (e -Postcard). Please refer to the Where to file section of this memo for more information. DEADLINE TO FILE ANNUAL RETURN (ALL FORMS) Each council must file its own tax return; there is no group or consolidated Form 990 filing. The returns must be filed by th e fifteenth day of the fifth month following the end of the council ’s annual accounting period. For example, if your council ’s ac- counting period ends December 31, you must file a tax return by May 15 of the following year; if your council ’s accounting period ends June 30, you must file a tax return by November 15. NEED MORE TIME TO FILE A FORM 990 (PAPER FORMS ONLY)? Extensions are not available for Form 990 -N (e -Postcard) filers. Extensions are only available to paper filers (990EZ or 990). If you need more time to file the informational return, you mu st file a request for an extension at least one month before the due date. For example, if your council ’s accounting period ends December 31, you must file a request for an extension no later than April 15; if your council ’s accounting period ends June 30, you must file a request for an extension no later than October 15. Federal law imposes a penalty of $20 per day, up to a max i- mum of $10,000, for incomplete or late filings, unless you can show reasonable cause. You may download the form for request- ing an extension from the IRS website. WHERE TO FILE? Effective February 29, 2016, the IRS launched a new website for submitting Form 990 -N (e -Postcard) filings. The Form 990 -N (e -Postcard) can only be filed online. All new users must complete a onetime registration even if you were previously regis- tered under the old system. You will also have to register if you lost your previous sign on and password. However, if you reg- istered and filed last year, you will not need to register again. All paper returns should be sent to: Internal Revenue Service Center - Ogden, UT 84201 -0027 IF THE IRS WEBSITE WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO FILE A FORM 990 -N If the council EIN number has been revoked for failing to file for three consecutive years, has recently been reinstated with th e IRS, or is a new council, the filing system may not allow you to file a 990 -N. A council cannot file a Form 990 -N unless it is on the Supreme Council ’s Group Exemption List, which is updated annually by the Knights of Columbus Legal Department. If you are unable to e -file, please contact the Legal Department by email at [email protected] . You can also contact the IRS cus- tomer service at 1 -877 -829 -5500. FORMS AND OTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON IRS WEBSITE ¨ Forms 990 -EZ and 990 are available in the forms directory on the IRS website. ¨ We suggest you visit the IRS home page for tax -exempt organizations. It is an excellent resource for council officers who have questions or need information regarding their federal tax obligations. ¨ We also suggest you visit the IRS web page explaining the annual electronic filing requirement for small exempt organiza- tions. ¨ More information is also available on the Knights of Columbus website. Sign in under Officers and click on the Forms tab. By clicking on the icon next to Form 990 Information you will access a detailed memorandum on tax compliance, along with attachments. CONCLUSION ¨ In addition, each council 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 losing its tax exempt status. ¨ If you have questions relating to your council ’s tax reporting obligations, please contact the Knights of Columbus Legal Department by email at [email protected] ¨ Additional materials relating to United States federal tax compliance as well as many other topics affecting your council or assembly can be found on the Officers Desk Reference (ODR). For a user name and password to the ODR, please contact Customer Service at 1 -800 -380 -9995 MN Knightly News When ordering wheelchairs or turning in funds March 2018 page 16 to buy wheelchairs, please use the form below. It can also be found on the State Website at mnknights.org

Minnesota Knights of Columbus Global Wheelchair Mission Form

Council Number ______Location (City) ______

□ Church Drive Date of your council ’s Wheelchair Church Drive: ______The total dollar amount of donations received during this Wheelchair Church Drive: $______How many new members were inspired to join your council as a result of the presentation? ______

□ Other Fundraising Activities for the Global Wheelchair Mission Briefly describe any other activities your council did to raise funds for the Global Wheelchair Mission (e.g.: Pancake Breakfast, Car Wash, Dinner/Dance, etc.) Use back if needed: ______Total dollar amount raised during other fundraising activities: $______Total number of man -hours donated to raise funds for this wheelchair order: ______How many new members were inspired to join your council as a result of these activities? ______Wheelchair Order

Total dollar amount of donations for this order: $______

Number of wheelchair(s) ordered for distribution in Minnesota @ $150.00 each: ______

Size and number of chairs requested by council: _____ 14 inch _____ 16 inch _____ 18 inch _____ 20 inch COUNCIL WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PICKING UP THE CHAIRS THEY ORDER.

Number of wheelchair(s) ordered for distribution to Persecuted Christians in the Middle East @ $150.00 each: ______

Make checks payable to Minnesota Knights of Columbus with Global Wheelchair Mission on the memo line.

For tax purposes, private donations or gambling funds may make checks payable to Minnesota Knights Foundation.

Date: ______Grand Knight: ______Phone #: ______Email: ______Address: ______City:______State & Zip:______

Send the completed form and check to the Minnesota Knights of Columbus State Secretary. See the State Newsletter or visit www.mnknights.org for his address. You will be notified of date and location for wheelchair pickup. Minnesota Knights of Columbus Student Loan Fund, Inc. PO Box 126 Belle Plaine MN 56011 Support this Program The Minnesota Knights of Columbus Student Loan Fund, Inc. is a designated 501(C)3 Nonprofit Corporation and your personal donation is tax deductible.

Eligibility of Loan KC Student Terms Applicants Amounts Loan Board

· KC Members · 3.5% Fixed $2,000 Rick Morgan Interest Rate 701 -261 -9969 · Wives Freshman Ken Mueller · Interest 507 -285 -9205 accrues at the Sophomore · Children time the loan Daniel Gawarecki is disbursed 612 -424 -8899 · Immediate family $2500 Mark Glatzel members of a · No payments 320 -363 -4165 deceased Knight are required Junior if the Knight was until after Senior Patrick Conn in good standing graduation 763 -286 -7409 at the time of Grad Robert Seigel · No credit death checks Student 518 -790 -5399

Contact Seminarians & Religious Vocations Information All seminarians and religious vocations may bor- Administrator: row money to complete their vocational studies Michael J. Daly free of interest. Upon ordination, a priest, broth- 952 -873 -2213 er, or nun will have one year of his/her loan forgiv- Email: en for each year they remain in their vocation. [email protected]

Non -Competitive State Council Awards Program Achievement Awards are based on merit, participation, and numbers accumulated at the Supreme Office and the Minnesota Office. 1. Plaquettes are awarded to recognize council achievement in Programs White - Participant Award Red - State Program Director Award Blue - State Officers Award of Excellence 2. Certificates are presented to each grand knight denoting his council ’s achievement in receiving one of these three program awards. 3. Certificates are presented to a district deputy when 100% of the councils in his district achieve at least the Partici- pant Award. 4. Plaques are presented to the district deputy if 100% of the councils in his district achieve the State Officers ’ Award of Excellence. Participant Award Requirements 1. File Form 185 (newly elected officers) by July 1st 2. File Form 365 (list of appointed directors and committee chairs) by August 1st 3. File Form 1728 (fraternal year survey) by January 31st 4. All State and Supreme bills paid 5. All Intellectual Disability (Tootsie Roll) funds and reports filed from previous year 6. Show evidence of membership recruitment 7. Conduct at least one program in each of the six major categories (Church, Council, Community, Culture of Life, Family, and Youth) 8. File Midyear Audit by January 31st 9. File End of Year Audit for previous council year Director Award Council must fulfill all 9 of the requirements for the Participant Award, plus: 1. Show positive membership intake 2. Conduct at least two programs in each of the six major categories (Church, Council, Community, Culture of Life, Family, and Youth) State Officers Award of Excellence Council must fulfill all 9 of the requirements for the Participant Award, plus: 1. Show positive membership increase 2. Conduct at least four programs in each of the six major categories (Church, Council, Community, Culture of Life, Family, and Youth) State Fund Contribution Awards Pennies for Seminarians

Participant Awards 1. Plaque or adhesive year plate given to each council that contributes at least $2 per active member** (new plaque given when plaque if filled with year plates) 2. Councils may qualify through June 30th (last day of fraternal year) Jim Campbell Religious Scholarship Fund

Participant Awards 1. Plaque or adhesive year plate given to each council that contributes at least $2 per active member** (new plaque given when plaque if filled with year plates) 2. Councils may qualify through June 30th (last day of fraternal year)

**active membership is based on total membership reported by the Supreme Council on July 1st minus inactive members and honorary life members listed on the same report Competitive State Awards The council must qualify for the State Officers Award of Excellence to be eligible for Overall Program judging. All other ar e- as of competitive judging require a minimum qualification of Participant Award. Submission are judged by committees composed of grand knights, district deputies, and state team members. Councils may submit ONLY ONE program in each of the six categories for judging in that category -- only one program for Church, one program for Council, one program for Community, etc. Overall Program Award Requirements Council must fulfill all 9 of these requirements to be eligible of consideration for this award: 1. File Form 185 (newly elected officers) by July 1st 2. File Form 365 (list of appointed directors and committee chairs) by August 1st 3. File Form 1728 (fraternal year survey) by January 31st 4. All State and Supreme bills paid 5. All Intellectual Disability (Tootsie Roll) funds and reports filed from previous year 6. Show membership increase 7. Conduct list at least four programs in each of the six major categories (Church, Council, Community, Culture of Life, Family, and Youth) 8. File Midyear Audit by January 31st 9. File End of Year Audit for previous council year

Best Overall Program Awards - Two plaques are awarded 1. First place Outstanding Overall Program 2. Second place Excellent Overall Program

Family of the Year (plaque provided by State) 1. Selected from entries received with End of Year Reports 2. Plaque presented at State Convention Banquet 3. Winning entry sent to Supreme and entered into the Supreme Council Competition

Knight of the Year (plaque provided by State) 1. Selected from entries received with End of Year Reports 2. Plaque presented at State Convention Banquet Individual Competitive Program Awards Submissions in the six major categories of Church, Council, Community, Culture of Life, Family, and Youth will be judged for content and presentation based on: 1. Nature of Activity: Does it demonstrate the objectives of the service program? 2. Participation of Membership: How many members and what percentage participated? 3. Results: What benefits were derived from sponsorship of this project/program? 4. Program Originality: Was the program something new? 5. Committee Planning: How effectively was the program organized? How detailed was the planning? 6. Delegation of Responsibility: How many members served as planners, chairpersons, workers, etc.? 7. Publicity: How effectively was the program publicized? How was it publicized? 8. Program submitted last year may NOT be submitted again unless there have been notable changes or major enhancements to the program.

Supreme Service Awards (plaques provided by Supreme) 1. One presented for each of the six major categories (Church, Council, Community, Culture of Life, Family, and Youth) to the council with the single most outstanding program in that area 2. The six winning entries are sent to Supreme and entered into the Supreme Council Competition

State Service Awards (plaques provided by State) 1. Two presented for each of the six major categories (Church, Council, Community, Culture of Life, Family, and Youth) to the council with the second (and third) most outstanding project in that area 2. The Supreme Service Award winner is not eligible for either of the plaques in that category

Scrapbook Award (plaque provided by State) 1. One award given for outstanding scrapbook present at the State Convention Supreme Council Awards

Every fraternal year, thousands of council qualify for one or more of the awards given out by the Supreme Council for out- standing achievement in programming, membership, recruitment, retention, and promotion of the Order ’s insurance program.

Each and every council should strive to achieve these Supreme Council Awards.

Star Council Award Requirements 1. File Form 365 (list of appointed directors and committee chairs) by August 1st 2. File Form 1728 (fraternal year survey) by January 31st 3. Achieve Father McGivney Award 4. Achieve Founder ’s Award 5. Achieve Columbian Award (SP -7) 6. All State and Supreme bills paid

Fr. McGivney Award Requirements Achieve membership quota (7% of base, minimum 4, maximum 35) - Additions: new members, reinstatement, readmissions, and reapplications processed by June 30th - Deductions: suspensions and withdrawals - Transfers and deaths do not count for or against

Founders ’ Award Requirements Achieve insurance quota (2 1/2% of base, minimum 3, maximum 18) - Insurance additions: new, reinstatement, readmissions, and reapplications processed by June 30th - Insurance deductions: suspensions and withdrawals - Transfers and deaths do not count for or against

Columbian Award (SP -7) Requirements Conduct at least four programs in each of the six major categories (Church, Council, Community, Culture of Life, Family, and Youth) - Sponsorship of a parish roundtable fulfills all four Church Activity requirements - Sponsorship of a Columbian Squires circle fulfills all four Youth Activity requirements - Featured Programs also fulfill all four activity requirements for the category they are listed under

Century Award Requirements Membership increase of 100+ additions over deductions processed by June 30th - Additions: new members, reinstatement, readmissions, and reapplications processed by June 30th - Deductions: suspensions and withdrawals - Transfers and deaths do not count for or against

Contest of Champions Awards - Presented to 2 councils in each jurisdiction One award given to the council showing highest percentage of membership quota attained based on additions over deductions pro- cessed by June 30th (must have attained membership quota) One award given to the council showing highest number of membership additions over deductions processed by June 30th

Insurance Promotion Awards - Presented to 2 councils in each jurisdiction: One award given to the council showing highest percentage of insurance membership quota attained based on additions over de- ductions processed by June 30th (must have attained insurance quota) One award given to the council showing highest number of insurance additions over deductions processed by June 30th

Service Program Awards Chosen from winning entries are sent to Supreme from each State Council and entered into the Supreme Council Competition. Th e g rand knight and his wife from each winning council in each of the six major categories (Church, Council, Community, Culture of Lif e, Family, and Youth) is invited to the Supreme Convention as guests of the Supreme Council.

District Deputy Awards 1. Star District Award - DD with District gain of 3.5% membership and 1.75% insurance 2. New Council Plaque - DD who achieves a new council in his District 3. Best Percentage Gain Plaque - best gain in membership over quota