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Ordering Printed Supplies Just Got Easier!
Check out the latest Knightline on page 3 for more information on how to keep your council's forms well stocked. This and a lot of other great information are available in the Knightline. Back issues are posted back to 2012.
Council Officers Elections
My Brothers All,
The State Office is already receiving forms 185’s from councils that have already had their elections.
Please Review Elections in Sec 128 on page 54 of the Rules of the order that state your elections must happen in the last two weeks of May or the first two weeks of June each year. If your Bylaws say something else then you need to change them they can not conflict with the Supreme rules of the Order.
On Page 54,
Election SEC. 128. All officers, except the Financial Secretary, Lecturer and Chaplain, shall be elected annually, by ballot, at a regular business meeting held between the fifteenth day of May to and including the fifteenth day of June each year, and with the exception of the Trustees who shall serve for terms not to exceed three years as provided by Section 145, said officers shall hold their offices for the term of one year from the first day of July following, and until their successors are elected and qualified. Provided, however, that elective officers of councils identified with colleges and universities may be elected at a regular business meeting held between the first day of March to and including the first day of June in each year after written notice is given to the members of the date selected.
Yours in Service,
Stephen Bolton
State Advocate
Knights of Columbus
California State Council
714-222-6880
fax 714-908-1727
state.advocate@californiaknights.org
Legacy Planning Seminar
Check out this link for the seminar hosted by the Holy Trinity Council 12394 Knights of Columbus. Mark your calendars for April 26th at Holy Trinity Church in El Dorado Hills.
Chapter Meeting
Our next Chapter Meeting is in Auburn. Watch here for more details.
Vocations Dinner
The 6th Annual Vocations Benefit Dinner is on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at St Patrick Parish, 3109 Sacramento Street, Placerville, CA 95667. The event is hosted by Monsignor Hayes Council 6322. Vocations Dinner flyer and Grand Knight's LetterJune 2018 Vocations Dinner for additional information. RSVP BY JUNE 15.
All councils are encouraged to attend the dinner and/or make a donation to the Vocations Fund.
Contact Brother Bob Leach, Chapter Vocations Chairman at for additional information on the dinner.
Diocesan News
Here are some bulletins from our Sacramento Diocese:
Learn more about the 3 candidates being ordained to the diaconate.
Here are the details for the Collar Cup June 23, 2018. This is a soccer match of The Priests vs. the Seminarians.
Collar Cup 2018 Essay Contest. Note: Deadline for entries is April 15th.
RCIA to Knight
My Brothers,
With the beginning of Lent and the Easter season, a potential source for new members at your parish is the RCIA program. RCIA stands for "Right of Christian Initiation for Adults." Perhaps you have seen the RCIA candidates receiving prayers and special intentions at the Mass you attend.
RCIA candidates are adults converting to the Catholic Faith. Some you may already know as friends, husbands or wives of parishioners at your church. RCIA candidates typically complete their course of study during Easter and are given two charges: 1) become active in a Church ministry and 2) continue their Faith Formation. What better way for the men to fulfill these objectives than by joining the Knights of Columbus?
If you are not already actively involved in the RCIA program, contact the RCIA director at your parish and introduce yourself. Ask to give a talk about the Knights of Columbus at one of their meetings. Sponsor a special breakfast or reception for the RCIA candidates celebrating their newfound Faith. Invite the men to join the Knights of Columbus. Schedule an Admission Degree shortly after Easter welcoming them to your council.
Here is a short presentation that can be used to introduce the RCIA candidates at your parish to the Knights of Columbus. If your computer is connected to the Internet, there is also a working link to a short video on Slide 7.
Men recently admitted to the Church are promising prospects. By recruiting them the RCIA graduate is powerfully aided in living out his new faith. Approach them and you are sure to increase your membership!
May God bless,
Dave Abbott
Interim State Membership Director
State Convention May 17-19, 2018
Mark your calendar for this weekend of "Faith, Family and Friends" to attend the 116th Annual State Convention at the Double Tree Hotel 2001 Point West Way Sacramento. Here is your brochure to plan your weekend of activities. Also, here is a list of the hotels available.
Worthy California Knight of Columbus Leadership Team,
As your councils start the submission process of the STSP-CAs for the awards competition for the state convention, I though it would be helpful if I sent you the key components of submitting the awards and list of the awards that will be presented. I hope that this information will be helpful. It is a good thing that our brother knights have worked so hard to serve God's church and His community. It is also a good thing that they should be recognized for it.
I wish you well,
Brother Richard Baker
State Awards Chairman
Wanted: Vendors for Country Store at Convention
My Brothers,
Brother Bob and his wife Peggy are the managing the Country Store at the State Convention in Sacramento. The convention is being held at the DoubleTree Hotel, May 17-19 2018.
They need your help in finding three more vendors for the Country Store. If you’re interested in sponsoring a booth, or know someone who may, contact Bob or Peggy at phone: 916-645-8366 home. See the message below for additional information.
Bob and I are in charge of the Country Store at the State Convention. We still have three booths available. If you have a product or are a crafter or know someone that might be interested, and would like to sell at the Country Store during the Knights of Columbus California State Convention, May 17-19, 2018 at the Doubletree Hotel in Sacramento, Please contact me for more information.
Place "Country Store" in the Subject Box. I will be taking the first paperwork in and not saving tables. Cost is $50 plus 20% of your sales and you will get three tables to display your items. I have enclosed the application and contract for your convenience.
Peggy and Bob Pineschi
Country Store Chairman
(916)645-8366 home
Let's Get Ready to Barbecue
Worthy Brothers and Chefs,
The 2018 State Convention is almost here and the festivities will start with a free event on Thursday Night. The Great Barbecue Cook Off where all the best Chefs in the Knights Family will come together to show off their cooking talents. Come and taste the best barbecue in the state and enjoy some entertainment from one of the STARS from last years "Knights Got Talent" Contest the Caballeros de Colon band. Attendees will take part in judging the wonderful food that night. Make sure that when you order your tickets for the convention that you order tickets for this event.
Contestants please see the attached sign up form and contest rules. Sign up to show off your cooking genius.
"Faith, Family and Friends"
Brother Greg Marracq
2018 Convention Chairman
$500,000 Plus for People With Intellectual Disabilities
Worthy District Deputies and State Leaders,
With this weeks turning we crossed the half million dollar point. Thanks for everything you do. While this is great news, the down side is we are over $75,000 behind last year at this point and more concerning is the over 100 Councils (about one third) that participated last year that haven't turned in anything.
Please let them know its not too late. While the cut off of DD and Chapter Awards is 1 April, the drive and Council recognition continues until the end of the Columbian year.
Thanks for Supporting People with Intellectual Disabilities
Dr. Ray Warriner, PSD
President
Grant Application Information and MARCH 15 POSTMARK Deadline
Brother Knights,
Once again for the fifth year, the Frank Nigro Columbian Foundation Supporting People with Intellectual Disabilities, Inc. is continuing to award $10.000 grants. At the January 5, 2018 Board of Directors meeting the board authorized up to four $10, 000 grants to be presented at the California State Convention in May 2018. The grant application forms and information submissions must be postmarked by March 15, 2018.
This is a $10,000 BONUS PROGRAM for councils who are already having fund raising drives to support their selected organization or special project for assisting people with intellectual disabilities. While there is an emphasis for October fund drives, the fund raising events can be held year around and reported to participate in the $10,000 grant program. However, the deadline for submission of the application form is that it must be postmarked by MARCH 15, 2018.
The Grant Applications committee has made the requirements very simple as explained in the instructions Form 101. Simply include the completed signed application form 100 and attachments and a copy of the IRS letter of 501c3 determination letter and submit by the MARCH 15 postmark.
I strongly urge that the submission be mailed using registered mail ($1.45). This provides proof of meeting the March 15, 2018 deadline, enables tracking of progress on USPS website, and provides a signed returned receipt of delivery that the submission was received by the committee.
The Grant Award winners and check presentations will be announced at the California State Convention in May 2018.
Also included with this letter as attachments are copies of the Grant Instructions Form 100 and the Grant Application Form 101 for your use.
If you have any questions, contact me at (562) 429-5430, m2sjm@earthlink.net, or 3686 Conquista Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90808-2808.
Fraternally,
Michael E, Miller, Chairman Grant Application Committee
Here is the application for the grant and its instructions along with a printable copy of the above letter.
Coats for Kids
Click here for the Coats for Kids form.
The Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids program is a great way to fulfill this need. Just days ago, Knights in Minnesota handed out hundreds of coats to kids at St. John Paul II Catholic Prep School — and guess who joined them? The Minnesota Vikings and Super Bowl Champ Matt Birk!
Council participation is simple. To learn more about this great program, visit kofc.org/coats. To order coats for kids, click here. Or, should you like to find more details about the program, contact the Fraternal Mission Department at 203-752-4270 or .
Amador Council 1849 Car Show
Mark your Calendar for Saturday June 9th to support this council fundraiser! More details to follow as they become available. Here is a flyer with more information. If you would like to register a vehicle with the show, contact Nick Ragusano at:
Guidelines on Council Billing and Suspensions
Click on the link that follows for the guidelines on billing dues and possible suspension of members for non-payment. This is very important reading for Financial Secretaries, Grand Knights, Membership Chairmen, Trustees, and Rentention Committees. View the Guidelines.
Membership Conservation Procedural Changes
We have posted a message from Supreme Secretary Charles Maurer on changes to billing and suspending members alomg with retention, please give it a read. Maurer Message.
Worthy Shepherds and Apostles Program
Click for the program and caller script for membership retention. Script for Member Retention.
Youth Protection Information 2017
Information on Youth Protection from Supreme and the Diocese.
Supreme Youth Protection
Diocese Requirements
Council Protocols from Rene Trevino
California Franchise Tax Board Info
Please read the following information regarding the California Franchise Tax Board as it relates to taxes and Council operations from then California State Secretary Ed Huestis. FTB Information.
Advisory 2014-1
This is an Advisory from the California State Council on Sales Tax on Food and Beverages. Advisory 2014-1
California law on raffles and auctions
Give this a read on raffles and auctions.
Directive on Charitable Giving Accountability Standards
Please review this information from Supreme on Charitable Givings Standards.
Message from Sacramento Diocese on 50/50 Raffles
Follow this link for the information about 50/50 Raffles
Letter on the Chain of Command
Please view this letter from then State Advocate Romeo D. Quevedo.
Penance and Abstinence During Lent
Refresh your memory about Penance and Lent
The Power of One - Membership Video
Please watch this video on the Power of One. It has a powerful message as it talks about the positive
impact of the Knights in the parish and the community.
Please view the
Power of One video.
Past Northern California Chapter Presidents
Click here to view a complete list of the Past Chapter Presidents of the Northern California Chapter. Past Chapter Presidents.
Restrictions on Confidenital Information in Individual Member Records
This communication is an annual reminder that confidential information must not be stored or maintained in the individual member records of any council or assembly.
As set forth in the Privacy of Membership and Financial Information section of the Officers Desk Reference, government regulations require that social security numbers in the United States or social insurance numbers in Canada may not be mailed, nor used as identifying numbers for members and should not be stored in any paper records or electronic files. Similarly, bank account, credit card or other financial account numbers should also never be retained in these records. These restrictions attempt to reduce the potential for fraud and identity theft.
If these numbers are included in your council or assembly records, this information should be deleted immediately.
Thank you for your continuing cooperation and for your compliance with these regulations.
Fraternally Yours,
Supreme Secretary
Training and Manuals for the Knights
Much more is available in the leaders login area of this website.
View Buiding the Domestric Church-The Family Fully Alive.
View the Guidelines for Local Council Elections.
View the Grand Knights Handbook.
View the Financial Secretary's Handbook.
View the Officers' Handbook.
View the District Deputy's Handbook.
View the Protocol Handbook.
Charter, Constitution and Laws of the Knights of Columbus
This PDF file contains the By-Laws from the Supreme Council of the Knights of Columbus. It is a good reference source for Grand Knights, Financial Secretaries, and Council Advocates. Click here to View.