RECENT CHANGES, NEW TOOLS& QUICK TIPS

Thomas McCaffreyVice President

Fraternal Excellence

Thomas PerrettaDirector

Council and Member Experience

PRAYER FOR THE CANONIZATION OFFATHER MICHAEL J. MCGIVNEY

God, Our Father, protector of the poor and defender of thewidow and orphan, you called your priest,Father Michael J. McGivney, to be an apostle of Christianfamily life and to lead the young to the generous serviceof their neighbor. Through the example of his life andvirtue may we follow your Son, Jesus Christ, more closely,fulfilling his commandment of charity and building up hisBody which is the Church. Let the inspiration of yourservant prompt us to greater confidence in your love sothat we may continue his work of caring for the needy andthe outcast. We humbly ask that you glorify yourvenerable servant Father Michael J. McGivney on earthaccording to the design of your holy will. Through hisintercession, grant the favor I now present (here makeyour request). Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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AGENDA

• STRONG START FOR A NEW YEAR• FRATERNAL OPS NEW DEVELOPMENTS• NEW STAR COUNCIL CRITERIA• NEW RESOURCES• LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATIONS

STRONG START FOR A NEW YEAR(EVEN WITH COVID)

WHAT YOU CAN DO WHILE RESTRICTED

• ASSESS YOUR COUNCIL• SET GOALS• SUPPORT PASTOR AND PARISH• PLAN, SCHEDULE, BUDGET FOR A PANDEMIC YEAR• EMBRACE DIGITAL

DON’T GIVE UP

ASSESS YOUR COUNCIL• OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS• MEMBERS CONDITION, MORALE• FINANCIAL ASSETS AND OBLIGATIONS• COMMUNICATIONS EFFECTIVENESS• DIGITAL CAPABILITIES• PARISH AND PASTOR NEEDS• PROGRAMS FOR FAITH, COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE

SET GOALS

• CHART A PATH TO STAR COUNCIL• STARTUP FAITH IN ACTION PROGRAMS• IMPROVE MEMBER ENGAGEMENT• MEMBERSHIP GROWTH• PASTOR SUPPORT AND PARISH OUTREACH

SUPPORT PASTOR AND PARISH

• EVANGELIZE THE FAITH• Into the Breach• Build the Domestic Church

• HELP REOPEN THE CHURCHES• Florida State Council example

PLAN, SCHEDULE, BUDGET• BE OPTIMISTIC BUT FLEXIBLE• DECONFLICT WITH PARISH, OTHER MINISTRIES• REFLECT DISTRICT, STATE AND NATIONAL EVENTS• SUFFICIENT FIA PROGRAMS FOR COLUMBIAN AWARD• MAKE TIME FOR FRATERNITY• COLLABORATE WITH OTHER COUNCILS• CREATE AND MANAGE A BUDGET

EMBRACE DIGITAL

• COMMUNICATIONS• MEETINGS• VOTING• ONLINE EXEMPLIFICATIONS• INSTALLATIONS• PROGRAMS (ITB, LNNB COORDINATION)

NORMAL SUMMER IDEAS

• MEAL AND MEETING WITH PASTOR AND OFFICERS• PARTICIPATE IN DISTRICT ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING• FRATERNAL EVENT IN JULY• FAMILY PICNIC / POTLUCK IN AUGUST• MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

FRATERNAL OPS(NEW DEVELOPMENTS)

FACE TO FACE MEETINGS

• NO NEW POLICY RELEASED• SUGGESTIONS FOR PHYSICAL MEETINGS

• Given in prior webinars• Stress safety of members and guests

• NEW CONSIDERATION – LIABILITY INSURANCE

LIABILITY INSURANCE• SUPREME DOES NOT PROVIDE. SEE OFFICERS DESK REFERENCE• COUNCILS RESPONSIBLE TO SECURE COVERAGE• MANY DIOCESES REQUIRE COVERAGE• DESIRED PROTECTION INCLUDES:

• General Liability• Director and Officer Liability• Liquor Liability• Sexual Abuse Liability• Covid Exposure Liability

LIABILITY INSURANCE

• LOCKTON AFFINITY, LLC• Insures fraternal clients• Some state councils provide• 1-800-496-0288• CouncilInsurance@locktonaffinity.com• http://councilinsuranceprogram.com/• Consult with your state advocate

ON DEMAND EXEMPLIFICATION CEREMONIES

• ON DEMAND CEREMONIES NOW AVAILABLE• ANYTIME DAY OR NIGHT• SEE INVITATION EMAILS FOR LINK• NO MORE SCHEDULE CONFLICTS FOR CANDIDATES

VIRTUAL INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

• DOWNLOAD SCRIPT, FORM # 770• REVISE IT FOR VIRTUAL CEREMONY• WHEN – AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

• During Digital Meetings

NEW STAR COUNCIL CRITERIA

2020-2021

MCGIVNEY AWARD

• 5% NET GROWTH IN MEMBERSHIP• Reduced from 7%

• MINIMUM 3 – MAXIMUM 20• Reduced from 4 - 35

FOUNDERS AWARD• HOST, PROMOTE TWO FRATERNAL BENEFIT SEMINARS

• Removed Quota of 2.5% and Min 3 – Max 18• No attendee minimum but seminar must be promoted• Can do joint seminars with other councils

FRATERNAL BENEFIT SEMINARS

• IN-PERSON OR DIGITAL MEETINGS• COUNCILS “HOST” AND PROMOTE TO THEIR MEMBERS• AGENTS USE PREPARED AND APPROVED PRESENTATION• COUNCIL PARTICIPATION IS REPORTED BY AGENTS• PROMOTES MEMBER BENEFITS AND ENGAGEMENT

COLUMBIAN AWARD

• 16 PROGRAM CREDITS• 4 each in Faith, Family, Community and Life Categories• Removed Required Programs• Added More Featured Programs

2020-2021 STAR COUNCIL AWARD• MCGIVNEY AWARD (MEMBERSHIP)• FOUNDERS AWARD (INSURANCE)• COLUMBIAN AWARD (PROGRAMS)• REQUIRED FORMS

• #365 (Program Personnel) & #1728 (Fraternal Survey) • IN GOOD STANDING WITH SUPREME COUNCIL• SAFE ENVIRONMENT COMPLIANT (US / CAN)

STAR DISTRICT AWARD

• Membership:70% of combined council quotas

• Insurance: All councils fully comply

• At least one council in District earns Star Council

• Submit Form 944 reports on Council Status

NEW RESOURCES

NEW TRAINING RESOURCES

• New, improved webpage: kofc.org/training

• Regional training courses

• Presentations for State, District Org. Meetings

UPDATED PRINT RESOURCES

• Annual Fraternal Planner

• Faith in Action Guidebook

• Guidelines for Council Meetings (coming soon)

• Leadership Resources (coming soon)

FRATERNAL PLANNER• KEY RESOURCES• MONTHLY REMINDERS• PLANNING TOOLS

• Program Planning Calendar• Fraternal Benefit Seminar Worksheet • Delta Church Drive Worksheet

• STAR COUNCIL CHECKLIST

MEMBERSHIP MEETING CHANGES

• REVISED AGENDA IN SEC 125 OF 2018 CCL• “BUSINESS” MEETING NOW CALLED “MEMBERSHIP” MEETING

• Intent: make meetings more enjoyable• NEW REQUIREMENT: MONTHLY OFFICERS BUSINESS MEETING

• All members need not be exposed to business details• REVISED GUIDELINES WILL BE ISSUED

LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATIONS

RECENT COMMUNICATION RESOURCES

• Regular Fraternal Operations Webinars• Fraternal Leadership Advisories• All leaders should:

• Attend Webinars• Read Fraternal Leadership Advisories• Widely share all Fraternal Operations communications

FRATERNAL LEADER ADVISORIES

• ALL COUNCIL OFFICERS & DISTRICT DEPUTIES• BREAKING NEWS, REMINDERS, RESOURCES,

RECOMMENDATIONS• TRAINING RESOURCES AND TOOLS• ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REMINDERS• MONTHLY SURVEY

GET ON DISTRIBUTION FOR SUPREME COMMS

• SUBMIT FORMS 185, 365 • Online Submission via Member Management

• SUBSCRIBE TO NEXT YEAR’S FRATERNAL LEADER ADVISORY EMAILS• Link in our Webinar Resources

• CONTACT FRATERNALMISSION@KOFC.ORG IF YOU ARE NOT RECEIVINGOFFICER EMAILS

NEW THINGS DISCUSSED• HOW TO SUPPORT PARISH RIGHT NOW• LIABILITY INSURANCE• ON DEMAND EXEMPLIFICATION CEREMONIES• VIRTUAL INSTALLATION CEREMONIES• COUNCIL AWARD CRITERIA FOR 2020-2021• UPDATED FRATERNAL PLANNER• FRATERNAL LEADERSHIP ADVISORIES• MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP AND OFFICER BUSINESS MEETINGS

QUESTIONS?

NEXT WEBINAR

• TENTATIVE: JULY 23• TOPICS TO BE ANNOUNCED

A PRAYER FOR PROTECTIONIN TIME OF PANDEMIC

O MARY, YOU ALWAYS BRIGHTEN OUR PATHAS A SIGN OF SALVATION AND OF HOPE.

WE ENTRUST OURSELVES TO YOU, HEALTH OF THE SICK,WHO, AT THE CROSS, TOOK PART IN JESUS’ PAIN

WHILE REMAINING STEADFAST IN FAITH.O LOVING MOTHER, YOU KNOW WHAT WE NEED,

AND WE ARE CONFIDENT YOU WILL PROVIDE FOR USAS AT CANA IN GALILEE.

INTERCEDE FOR US WITH YOUR SON JESUS,THE DIVINE PHYSICIAN, FOR THOSE WHO HAVE FALLEN ILL,

FOR THOSE WHO ARE VULNERABLE,AND FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED.

INTERCEDE ALSO FOR THOSE CHARGED WITHPROTECTING THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF OTHERSAND FOR THOSE WHO ARE TENDING TO THE SICK

AND SEEKING A CURE.

A PRAYER FOR PROTECTIONIN TIME OF PANDEMIC

HELP US, O MOTHER OF DIVINE LOVE,TO CONFORM TO THE WILL OF THE FATHER

AND TO DO AS WE ARE TOLD BY JESUS,WHO TOOK UPON HIMSELF OUR

SUFFERINGS AND CARRIED OUR SORROWS,SO AS TO LEAD US, THROUGH THE CROSS,

TO THE GLORY OF THE RESURRECTION.AMEN.

FATHER MCGIVNEY, PRAY FOR US.

VIVAT JESUS!