Fraternal Survey Due

Jan. 31 is the deadline for submitting the 2012 AnnualSurvey of Fraternal Activity (#1728). Insist that your coun-cils complete the form, found on the Order’s website or inthe Council Report Forms Booklet (#1436). Strive to have100 percent of the councils in your district reporting beforethe deadline. Remember, the survey covers the 2012 cal-endar year, not the fraternal year.If you have dormant or inactive councils in your district,

submit the form yourself, note that the council is not func-tioning, sign it as DD and send it in. The survey may befaxed to the Department of Fraternal Services at 203-752-4108, mailed to the Knights of Columbus Supreme CouncilOffice, Department of Fraternal Services, 1 ColumbusPlaza, New Haven, CT 06510-3326, or filed online atkofc.org/forms

Semi-Annual Council Audit

The semiannual audit of the books and records of the fi-nancial secretary and treasurer is an important part of adistrict deputy’s duties. The audit, due Feb. 15, covers theperiod from July 1 through Dec. 31, 2012.You are responsible for making certain that the financial

accounts of the councils in your district are kept in accor-dance with the laws of the Order. Schedule appointmentsto inspect the books, vouchers and accounts of each coun-cil in your district.

District Meetings

Here are some things to consider as you plan your dis-trict meeting:

District Deputy ReminderJanuary 2013

On October 11, 2012, the 50th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council and the 20thanniversary of the publication of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pope BenedictXVI opened the Year of Faith. It ends on the Feast of Christ the King on Nov. 24, 2013.In inaugurating the celebration, the Holy Father said in part: “Faith without charity bearsno fruit, while charity without faith would be a sentiment constantly at the mercy of doubt.Faith and charity each require the other in such a way that each allows the other to setout along its respective path.” (Porta Fidei, 14)Celebration of the Year of Faith is made to order for the Knights of Columbus. For that

reason, district deputies are asked to encourage each of their councils to participate inthe Council Action Plan for the Year of Faith.The plan covers four major areas: Faith Professed, Faith Lived, Faith Celebrated and

Faith Prayed. These are explained fully in the pamphlet being sent to all grand knightsand on the website kofc.org/yearoffaith.To encourage councils to join in celebrating the Year of Faith, the Supreme Council has

developed a special incentive program. District deputies are being asked to promote it totheir councils. Mailings on the program have been sent to each jurisdicition for their mid-year meetings and arebeing sent to each councilAny council completing at least one item in each of the areas cited above will receive a print of the Holy Family

icon (shown at right). It may displayed in the council chamber, presented to the council chaplain or given any councilmember who has been instrumental in promoting the Year of Faith celebration.Available celebration aids include the Year of Faith pamphlet (#10085), the Year of Faith Prayer Booklet (#10083),

a Year of Faith Prayer Card (#10086) and the Year of Faith Report Form (#10084). The items are available in English, Spanish and French. There is no charge for the Year of Faith pamphlet. The

first 100 Year of Faith Prayer Cards (#10086) ordered by councils will be provided at no charge. Subsequent PrayerCard orders will be filled at a cost of $3.00 per hundred. The first 100 Year of Faith Prayer Booklets (#10083) will beprovided free of charge. Subsequent orders will be filled at the rate of $5.00 per 100 booklets. Council orders formaterials should be sent to: Year of Faith, Department of Fraternal Services, 1 Columbus Plaza, New Haven CT06510, e-mailed to fraternalservices@kofc.org, or faxed to 203-752-4108.For more information visit kofc.org/yearoffaith, or contact Richard McMunn at 203-752-4686 or

richard.mcmunn@kofc.org

Councils called to celebrate the Year of Faith

• District meetings should be held no more than twoto three weeks after the state council organizationalmeeting.

• Distribute information on the membership cam-paign.

• Encourage each council, if they have not done so,to establish a membership recruitment committeeimmediately and report the names of its membersusing the Service Program Personnel Report (#365)found on the Order’s website and in the Council Re-port Forms Booklet (#1436).

• Use the sample district meeting agenda included inthe administrative CD distributed at the state coun-cil’s organizational meeting and in the DistrictDeputy Handbook (#916). Also, see the online DDtraining module at www.kofc.org/ddtraining.

Family of the Month

The structure of the family is built on strength, faith andlove. Strength comes from a bond of togetherness, experi-ence and respect for one another. Families build a strongfoundation of faith as they pray, attend Mass and spendtime together.The Supreme Council encourages every council to par-

ticipate in the Order’s “Family of the Month” program. Totake part a council selects a member and his family as its“Family of the Month” using the guidelines explained in theFamily of the Month booklet (#1993) provided in eachcouncil’s “Surge …with Service” kit.Items that your committee should look for (but not be re-

stricted to) in their selections are:

• Has the family made significant contributions to theChurch, community, and/or council?

• Does the family get along?• Does the family share experiences?• Does the family communicate openly and hon-estly?

• Does the family pray and attend Mass together?

After having chosen a family, complete and submit thecorresponding monthly form from the Family of the Month.A copy of this form is also available online atwww.kofc.org/forms. These forms are sent to the SupremeCouncil office. On the 15th day of each month 100 Familyof the Month reporting forms are randomly selected andthe families chosen receive a Holy Family plaque.The Supreme Council offers a Family of the Month certifi-

cate (#1843) for councils to present to their winners. Cer-tificates are available at a cost of 25 cents each from theSupreme Council Supply Department. Financial Secre-taries should use Requisition Form 1 to order. Conductinga Family of the Month Program counts as an activity in theFamily section of the Columbian Award Application Form(#SP7).

Visitation Reports

Have you filed the Semiannual Report on Council Status(#944A) report on each of your councils yet? It was due onDec. 31, for the period between July 1 and Dec. 31, 2012.The report provides your personal evaluation of the statusof each council in your district. Please take the time to complete this status evaluation

for each council in your district (one form for each council)regardless of whether the council is active or suspended.Please use the form provided on the website(kofc.org/forms). The form may be filled out online, butmust be printed and mailed to the Supreme Office with acopy sent your state deputy and another for your files.Mail the Supreme Council copy to: Knights of Columbus,Department of Fraternal Services, 1 Columbus Plaza, NewHaven, CT 06510-3326. After completing your evaluation, meet with council offi-

cials to discuss the report. Develop a plan to address thespecific areas of weakness in each council.

Featured Programs

March for Life — Remind your councils that involving100 council members/family members/parishioners in alocal, state or national March for Life (to be held in Wash-ington D.C., this year on Friday, Jan. 25) fill all require-ments in the Cul;ture of Life section of the ColumbianAward Application Application Form (#SP7).Food for Families — To meet Food for Families fea-

tured program requirements a council must collect a mini-mum of 1,000 pounds of food to be donated to a parish orcommunity food bank as well as provide at least 100 vol-unteer-hours of service collecting and distributing food orpreparing or serving meals to needy people. Conducting aFood for Families program earns full credit for all require-ments in the Family Activities category.The Supreme Council offers financial rebates to councils

that donate food or money. Effective now, and retroactiveto July 1, 2012 (the first day of the fraternal year), theSupreme Council will refund $100 for every $500, or forevery 500 pounds of food, that a council contributes to aparish food pantry, community food bank, or soup kitchen,up to a maximum refund of $500 per council per fraternalyear. Indicated contributions of food and/or money should

January 2013

Partnership Profile Report with Special Olympics (#4548)due

Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity (#1728) due

March for Life (Washington, DC)

Our Lady of Altagracia Day (Dominican Republic)Martin Luther King Day (USA)Feast of the Epiphany

Per Capita Tax, Catholic Advertising, Culture of Life levies

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be cumulative for the fraternal year; there is no need tosend in a refund request every time a contribution is made,nor does every contribution have to be for at least $500 or500 pounds of food.Coats for Kids — It is still cold and many needy children

still face winter without a warm coat. Your councils can stillparticipate in the Coats for Kids Program.Councils filling all requirements meet all requirements for

the Youth Category on the Columbian Award Application(#SP7). To qualify a council must purchase at least eightcases of coats (12 coats per case at a cost of $16.25 percoat).State, district and local councils may purchase new,

high-quality winter coats for boys (sizes 8-18) and girls(sizes 7-16) through the Supreme Council for $16.25 percoat plus shipping by using the Coats for Kids order formwhich may be found on www.Kofc.org/coats. The SupremeCouncil will pay 50 percent of shipping costs.Requests for particular quantities of coats in specific

sizes cannot be accommodated. Each shipment will con-tain a variety of coats in various sizes and styles.For more information on the program, contact Robert

Ennis – by e-mail robert.ennis@kofc.org, by fax to (203)752-4108 or by mail to Knights of Columbus, Attn: RobertEnnis, 1 Columbus Plaza, New Haven CT 06510.

District DD Name Jurisdiction Council Location

D13 Orlando Bravo Mindanao 15602 Lasang, Davad City26 Jason Follet Iowa 15603 AnkenyT36 Leopoldo Mallari Luzon 15604 Canan, Paniqui, Tarlac1 Steve Steele Oregon 15605 Portland12 Gerardo Astorga-Galinda Mexico NW 15606 Vera CruzV74 Miguel J. Casas Visayas 15607 Calubian, Leyte57 George Sonnen Minnesota 15608 St. PaulV71 Marlon L. Eslopor Visayas 15609 Mayorga, Leyte6 Richard Byrne West Virginia 15610 Fort Ashby10 Michael Radl South Carolina 15611 Rock Hill103 Carmen Spada Ontario 15612 Brampton12 Cameron Peck Kentucky 15613 Lexington23 Christopher Nagel Ohio 15614 Parma21 Wade Bourg Louisiana 15615 AmeliaT42 Rodolfo Gacusan Luzon 15616 Caramutan, LapazB25 Ramon Bawas Luzon 15617 Karao, Bokod15 Patrick Griego New Mexico 15618 Bloomfield63 Michael Gizewski Florida 15619 West Palm Beach13 Salvatore Di Marco III California 15620 VacavilleI57 Ronillo Jalarina Mindanao 15621 Brgy. Siawang, R.T. Lim11 Robert Sedkowski Poland 15622 Tomaszow Mazowiecki

District DD Name Jurisdiction Círcle LocationI36 Manuelito Putong Luzon 2180 Imus CaviteI14 Manuel T. Rivera Luzon 3935 Aurora IsabelaC40 Francisco E. J. Atienza Luzon 5614 Calapan CityC43 Lito D. Benter Luzon 5615 Naujan Oriental MindoroC41 Manuel P. Delica Luzon 5616 Pola Oriental MindoroI14 Manuel T. Rivera Luzon 5617 Calguian Burgos IsabelaB34 Clodualdo R. Fernandez Sr. Luzon 5618 Pilar Bataan29 Nicholas J. Nastasi North Carolina 5619 SwansboroS57 Roberto S. Calugtong Luzon 5620 San Pedro LagunaI12 Victorino F. Guevarra Luzon 5621 Mallig Isabela14 Peter C. Allen Alabama 5622 MobileI36 Manuelito Putong Luzon 5623 Imus Cavite Luzon 5624 DasmarinasN35 Manuel R. Cabungcal Luzon 5625 Quezon City6 Samuel A. Robinson Ohio 5626 Troy Ohio 5627 Piqua Ohio 5628 Piqua2 David D. Warner Ohio 9559 Piqua101 Robert A. Miklos Pennsylvania 2020 Verona

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