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The KofC Is YOU And ME

Supreme Council Headquarters Building New Haven, Connecticut A PROFILE... SUPREME COUNCIL BOARD OF DIRECTORS

STATE DEPUTIES

DISTRICT DEPUTIES

GRAND KNIGHTS

2 THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Organizational Structure

The Knights of Columbus headquarters is located in New Haven, Connecticut – the birthplace of the Order.

Our society is governed by the Supreme Council. This top legislative body meets annually in August to vote on resolutions that set policy for the Order.

International affairs are administered by an elected board of directors under the chairmanship of the supreme knight.

Elected state officers operate the state councils. They administer the programs and activities under the guidance of a state deputy. The state deputy is the highest ranking state officer.

The district deputy represents both the supreme knight and the state deputy in an area known as a district – which is made up of several councils. He is appointed by the supreme knight based on the recommendation of the state deputy.

The highest ranking officer at the local council level is called the grand knight. Along with the other officers, he is elected each year by the members of his council.

Council Officer, Grand Knight, District Deputy, State Deputy, Supreme Director, Supreme Officer, Supreme Knight – There’s a place for you in the Knights of Columbus. If you would like to be a Kof C officer, you can be...how high you go is completely up to you. But it all starts here – by becoming a new MEMBER.

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BAHAMAS A Rich Heritage D O M I N I C A N Organized in 1882 REPUBLIC POLAND SAIPAN S T. L U C I A

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The Knights of Columbus was organized in 1882 by Father Michael J. McGivney in the basement of St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, Connecticut. Since the founding, the Order of the Knights of Columbus has grown to become an internationally known and respected Catholic organization. Today there more than 14,000 councils throughout the United States, Canada, the Philippines, Mexico, Poland, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, Panama, Cuba, Guam, the Virgin Islands, the Dominican Republic, and Saipan. The Knights of Columbus has five main objectives:

1. To support the Church 2. To build fraternal bonds through social, religious educational and athletic activities 3. To provide comfort and assistance to sick, disabled, and needy members and their families 4. To reach out to meet community needs through programs of charity and service 5. To provide for the financial security of our members and their families through our fraternal insurance program

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A Strong MEMBERSHIP

1.8 Over Million $308 $75 Members Million Billion In Dividends 14,000 Paid Out In Insurance Councils In Force 2010

STABILITY AND STRENGTH

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Stability Strength

The great strength of the Knights of Columbus is the 1.8 million plus members throughout the world. Members that provide over 68.8 million volunteer hours to service and administer the objectives, goals and activities of the Order in more than 14,000 plus local councils.

Our stability is based on the four principles of charity... unity... fraternity... and patriotism. These pillars of strength are further stabilized by our insurance in force that is over $75 billion.

Impressive numbers by any standard. This is success measured by the service given to the Church, community, country and to your fellowman.

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CHARITY UNITY FRATERNITY PATRIOTISM

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A Catholic... Family... Fraternal... Service Organization The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic family fraternal service organization. It offers unlimited opportunities for its members and their families.

Knights share their time and talents in a vigorous program of service. Coming from every walk of life – doctors, bricklayers, lawyers, priests, teachers, plumbers, farmers – K of C members enjoy working together to help their Church and their community.

Firmly founded upon the principles of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism, the Knights are able to accomplish a wide range of worthwhile goals thanks to the strength and mutual support of members and their families.

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Knights MAKE A DIFFERENCE The Service Program

GRAND KNIGHT

Program Director

Church Activities

Committees

Community Activities

Committees

Council Activities

Committees

Family Activities

Committees

Pro-Life Activities

Committees

Youth Activities

Committees

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Knights Get Involved Knights of Columbus activities provide something for everyone.

Each member has specific talents he can offer for the good of the community and the Order. Each council selects the projects that are most appropriate for a particular area.

There are six areas of involvement open to members: Church... Community... Council... Family... Pro Life and Youth.

Whatever area a member chooses – working with young people, supporting pro-life efforts or coordinating civic involvement – the council works to find out how to best utilize that member’s interests and talents.

This demonstrates the many reasons why so many Catholic men and their families have joined the Knights of Columbus.

11 THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS RELIGIOUS SUPPORT Knights Have Strong VOCATIONS FAITH

Knights RETREATS Are CHURCH

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Church Involvement...

The Knights of Columbus are involved with the Church and fully support our religious leaders.

Every council throughout the Order has a Church activities director. Under his leadership, the council conducts rewarding activities such as retreats, days of recollection, vocations awareness programs, ecumenical meetings, “Keep Christ In Christmas” campaigns, and many other Church- related projects.

Additionally, the local council stands ready to offer manpower and financial assistance to the local parish and parochial schools.

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FOOD DRIVES Knights MAKE THE DECENCY WORLD A ANTI-POVERTY BETTER PLACE PUBLIC SAFETY

SENIOR CITIZENS LAW Community ENFORCEMENT Involvement HEALTH SERVICES

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Community Involvement...

The Knights of Columbus gives members an excellent chance to work for the betterment of the community.

In many areas, Knights are first to volunteer manpower and furnish leadership for a community undertaking.

Councils everywhere lead the fight against hunger, support our law-enforcement agencies, assist the less fortunate, and support programs that benefit senior citizens.

Every year, Knights and their families volunteer millions of hours to their communities – such as service to youth, hospitals, orphanages and churches. Additional donations to charity – for the needy, victims of disasters, homes for the aged, educational purposes, gifts of clothing and food – total in millions of dollars.

15 THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Knights Are PEOPLE OF LIFE And FOR LIFE MARCH FOR LIFE

ULTRASOUND INITIATIVE

PRO-LIFE BABY SHOWERS

MEMORIALS TO THE UNBORN

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Building A Culture Of Life... Every life is sacred, from the moment of conception until natural death. As Knights of Columbus, we are called to defend the dignity of each human being at every stage of life and work together in building a culture of life and a civilization of love. Knights and their families support life in many ways, by supporting unwed mothers and their children, collecting baby items for pregnancy resource centers, praying for the end of abortion and helping to purchase ultrasound machines for pregnancy centers, to name just a few. Annually, thousands of Knights and their families join marches and similar events against abortion throughout the countries in which the Knights of Columbus is active. Last year the Knights of Columbus donated more than $4,161,000 to pro-life causes.

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FRATERNALISM

BROTHERHOOD

• Athletics • Social Activities • Blood Donors FELLOWSHIP • Fraternal Recognition

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Fraternalism... Brotherhood... Fellowship... In the Knights of Columbus, you’ll find a spirit of fraternalism and fellowship always present among members and their families.

Council activities are aimed at creating participation through dances, parties, sports activities, father/daughter and mother/son activities, outings, and plenty of other events.

Annually, hundreds of thousands of members participate in the most practical “fraternity in action” project. They serve as blood donors.

Through the program of fraternal recognition, exemplary members are honored for their service to the organization.

19 THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS The KofC Is A FAMILY ORGANIZATION COUNCIL RELATED

SPIRITUAL PROGRAMS

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

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Strengthening Family Ties... The Knights of Columbus work to strengthen family life.

This includes programs of family prayer, family participation in the parish liturgy, concern for Christian values in the home, “Family of the Month” and “Family of the Year” programs, family recreation... and more.

For example, the Knights have taken steps to ensure that widows and children of deceased members remain a part of our extended family. Offering invaluable assistance, local, state and Supreme Council programs also provide educa- tional funding to council families.

Joint Family Participation Family Of The Month/ Family Of The Year Widows / Orphans Educational Funding

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SOCCER CHALLENGE

SUBSTANCE Youth Programs... ABUSE AWARENESS POSTER CONTEST • Columbian Squires • Athletics CATHOLIC • Big Brothers/Sisters CITIZENSHIP ESSAY CONTEST • Orphanages FREE-THROW CHAMPIONSHIP 22 THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Building Tomorrow’s Leaders... Wherever you find a Knight, you’ll find someone who’s helping today’s youth.

Knights of Columbus councils support scouting units, religious education programs, children with disabilities, orphanages, substance abuse awareness programs, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Free-Throw Competition and athletic leagues.

The primary purpose of our official youth organization, the Columbian Squires, is leadership training. Today, there are over 25,000 young Catholic men, between the ages of 10 and 18 in more than 1,500 circles, living up to their motto, “Esto Dignus”, – Be Worthy.

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Why Become A KNIGHT

A Host Of Benefits MEMBER SPOUSE FAMILY ORPHAN

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Why... Beyond the outstanding volunteer and social opportunities, the Knights provide a variety of benefits to members and their families. The Member/Spouse Accidental Death Benefit • Pays a benefit upon the death of a member or his spouse occurring within 90 days as a result of injury sustained in a covered accident. • Protection is on a 24-hour basis for accidents that may occur anywhere in the world, during activities on or off the job, on business, pleasure,vacation, or at home. • Amount based upon years of continuous membership in the Order. The Family Fraternal Benefit • Available for eligible families. • Pays $1,500 to the family when a child dies before the age of 61 days. • Pays $750 to the family when a child is stillborn at least 20 weeks after conception. • Offer guaranteed-issue insurance up to $5,000 to any child under age 18. The Orphan Benefit • Pays $80 monthly allotment for orphans of eligible families. • Up to $7,000 in college scholarships available.

For specific details on eligibility and benefits please contact a Knights of Columbus Insurance Representative.

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INSURANCE For Brother Knights By Brother Knights

Annually awarded top rating by A.M. BEST (A++, Superior) plus STANDARD & POOR’S (AAA,Extremely Strong)

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A Well-Rounded Insurance Portfolio... As a fraternal benefit society, the Knights of Columbus is concerned with providing needed security and protection exclusively for members and their families through our life insurance, retirement annuity and long-term care insurance programs.

One of our professional insurance representatives will be happy to show you how the Knights of Columbus can tailor a program best suited for you and your family.

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Knights “NEW MEMBER” ANNUITY For You And Your Wife LOW COST

GUARANTEED INTEREST RATE Low-Cost Opportunity TAX-DEFERRED ACCUMULATION

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A Special For New Members Only... Upon joining, a special new member annuity is available, that merits your consideration. It is also available to your spouse.

This annuity can be purchased for an initial deposit of as little as $100, and offers a guaranteed interest rate and tax-deferred accumulation.

This special offer is only available and offered once... as a special benefit to a new member upon joining the Knights of Columbus.

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SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS Educational Benefits EDUCATIONAL TRUST

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Partners In Education... Education carries a high priority in the Knights of Columbus. Annually, the supreme, state, and local councils provide more than $1.5 million in various types of scholarships and grants for undergraduate and graduate studies to members, their wives, sons and daughters, as well as seminarians and postulants.

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Additional BENEFITS

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Let our strength be your shield

V. Pray for us, Holy Mother of God. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray. O God, whose only begotten Son, by his Life, Death and Resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life, grant, we beseech you, that we who meditate on these mysteries of HOW TO the most holy Rosary of the blessed Virgin Mary, may both imitate what they contain and obtain PRAY THE what they promise, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen. ROSARY MYSTERIES JOYFUL MYSTERIES (Monday and Saturday) 1. Make the Sign of the Cross and Annunciation; Visitation; Nativity; Presentation; say the “Apostles’ Creed.” 2. Say the “Our Father.” Finding in the Temple 3. Say three “Hail Marys.” THE MYSTERIES OF LIGHT (Thursday) 4. Say the “Glory Be.” Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan; Manifestation 5.AnnouncetheFirstMystery;then say the “Our Father.” of Jesus at the Wedding at Cana; Proclamation 6. Say ten “Hail Mary’s,” while med- of the Kingdom of God; Transfiguration of itating on the Mystery. Jesus; Institution of the Eucharist 7. Say the “Glory Be,” then say the “Fatima Prayer.” SORROWFUL MYSTERIES (Tuesday and Friday) 8.AnnouncetheSecondMystery; Agony in the Garden; Scourging at the Pillar; then say the “Our Father.” Repeat Crowning with Thorns; Carrying of the Cross; 6and7andcontinuewithThird, Crucifixion Fourth and Fifth Mysteries in the same manner. GLORIOUS MYSTERIES (Wednesday and Sunday) 9. Say the “Hail Holy Queen.” Resurrection; Ascension; Descent of Holy Spirit; Assumption; Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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PROTECTING FAMILIES FOR GENERATIONS

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Added Benefits And Opportunities... COLUMBIA MAGAZINE – Free subscription to the Order’s monthly magazine examining issues of concern to Knights, to Catholics and to families. KofC ROSARY – Blessed by the supreme chaplain; presented during the First Degree exemplification. DAILY MASS REMEMBRANCE AT ST. MARY’S CHURCH – Mass for deceased members and families is celebrated daily at the birthplace of the Order. WIDOW BENEFITS – Continues to be covered under the Member/Spouse Fraternal Benefit; May purchase insurance or annuities up to one year after insured member’s death; Receives a free lifetime subscription to Columbia; Remains eligible with her children for scholarships, etc. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT – Opportunity to build person- al leadership skills. FOURTH DEGREE – Eligibility to join the “Patriotic Degree” after one year of membership and completion of the Third Degree of the Order. HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP – At age 70 with 25 consecutive years of service or 50 consecutive years of service. MEMBERSHIP CARD – Entitles participation in all Catholic, fraternal and social activities in over 14,000 councils through- out the world.

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These Days The world needs More KNIGHTS

CHURCH Catholic men and their families willing to COMMUNITY stand up and serve. COUNTRY FELLOWMAN

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Service Through Membership...

This is the Knights of Columbus today.

Catholic men and their families – dedicated and caring. Serving our Church, community, country and our fellowman – working together for a better tomorrow.

Men that come from all walks of life, who together with their families share the common thread of a Catholic faith and the desire to give of their time and talents.

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Eligibility For Membership

Membership ACHIEVE Requirements HONORS OF THE FIRST DEGREE

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Membership Requirements... What’s expected of me... what do I have to do to join the Knights of Columbus? ‚ You must be a practical Catholic male. This means that an applicant accepts the teaching authority of the on matters of faith and morals, aspires to live in accord with the precepts of the Catholic Church, and is in good standing in the church.

‚ You must be 18 years of age.

‚ You must take the First Degree of the Knights of Columbus. What costs are involved? ‚ A small one-time initiation fee

‚ Nominal annual dues set by the local council. That’s it, that’s all there is to it! Now you probably have additional questions about membership in the Knights of Columbus...

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CHARITY Make Your Family Part Of Ours... UNITY

FRATERNITY Join the Knights of Columbus! PATRIOTISM

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Be A Part Of Our Family... The benefits of becoming a Knight of Columbus have never been greater. Our programs and objectives give every Catholic man the medium through which he can best serve the Church and mankind. We’re excited to extend this personal invitation to you and your family. Join us today and make your familiy a part of ours. Join The Knights of Columbus And Become A Member Of The Largest Catholic Family Fraternal Service Organization In The World.

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