A new fraternal year is always a cause for celebration, but one free from Covid concerns, that fraternal year, is one for rejoicing. It is with that sentiment that I welcome the new fraternal year as State Deputy.
It is an honor to serve Kansas as State Deputy. It is also a huge responsibility. Fortunately, anyone serving as State Deputy need not bear that responsibility alone. He shares it with state officers, his leadership team, directors, chairmen, and district deputies. He also shares it with local council leadership across the state.
The 2022-2023 Program and Membership has been published.
Use this link for the 2022-2023 Program and Membership Guide
Click here for a full version of the guide.
The Kansas State Council has placed councils into five divisions for the 2022-2023 fraternal year based on council membership as of May 1, 2022.
Please see the complete list of Kansas State Councils by Divisions in the attached file click here
The 121st Annual State Convention was held in Topeka Kansas at the Hotel Topeka at City Center. State Officers, Directors, Chairmen and Committee Chairmen have given their reports. Please follow the link to review all the 2021-2022 Kansas State Convention Reports
See the Kansas State Convention Reports attached click here
Get your teams together and join us for a weekend of golf and fraternity at the annual Knight of Columbus State Golf Tournament on July 23th and 24th, 2022, at Mariah Hills Golf Course, Dodge City, KS. For more information about the tournament and for registration form click on the attached file, fill it out and mail to Pat Baalmann, 1608 Post Rock Dr., LaCrosse, Kansas 67548.
Click here for tournament entry information.
The Pilgrim Icon Program featuring St. Joseph and the Christ Child Icon, will begin in the State of Kansas January 2nd, 2022.The 2021 - 2022 program will continue through September 24th, 2022. Click here to view the 2021-2022 schedule of where this icon will be in the state. Please contact your local council for prayer service times and locations. Council support is greatly appreciated.
Additional information can be found on Supreme’s website by visiting kofc.org/pilgrimicon
How is your council progressing in its quest for the Star Council Award? The requirements for the Star Council Award are 1) make the membership goal, 2) host two Fraternal Benefit Seminars, 3) complete and submit three forms to the Supreme office. Click on the links below to view the progress your council is making towards achieving these goals. These reports will be updated each weekday, so check back often!
Membership Report
Report Summary
The 2021-2022 Theme for Recruiting this year is “Our Works Testify”. You are encouraged to offer membership to any Catholic male age 18 or older. It’s simple, all you have to do is ask them.
Our parishes, communities need strong Catholic men to answer the call to lead with faith, protect our families, serve others and defend our values.
For over one hundred and fifteen years, the Knights of Columbus in Kansas have done exactly that, standing up for the Church, serving the least among us and strengthening our parishes and families. Eligible Catholic men, 18 and older, can now join the Knights of Columbus online in a simple, streamline process.
As a member, you join a worldwide community of nearly two million men, including over 38,000 here in Kansas, who stand together. Men we have a duty to lead, protect, serve and defend. The world needs more committed, unified Catholic men to answer the call.
We must use all tools that are available to us to reach new members in the state of Kansas.
Please click on this link to access E-Member http://kofc.org/un/newjoin/en/index.html.
For the Month of June
Maurice Schaller
Council #3273, Larned
District #40
For the Month of April
Henry Marsh
Council #7909, Olathe – Prince of Peace
District #12
For the Month of June
The Daniel Cote Family
Council #7426, Meriden
District #04
For the Month of April
The Seth Packard Family
Council #2538, Park
District #48
Kapaun’s Men are men who are committed to fighting the great spiritual battle that rages around us. We are a band of brothers who do not fight alone. Jesus Christ is our strength and our leader. Father Kapaun is our friend and guide. A true Servant Leader, Father Kapaun epitomized Christian manhood and challenged his men to do the same. We desire to emulate his virtues and so become better husbands, fathers, leaders, and friends.
If you or a group of men are interested in joining Kapaun’s Men please click on the following link.
https://frkapaun.org/
The July 2022 issue of The Explorer have been published.
TO SEE THE JULY 2022 EXPLORERS PLEASE CLICK ON LINK
http://kansas-kofc.org/upload/newsletter/jul22.pdf
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http://www.kansas-kofc.org/index.php/site/newsletter
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Supreme Council Faith in Action Program information can be found at
https://www.kofc.org/en/what-we-do/faith-in-action-programs/index.html
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Our Safe Environment Program safeguards children and other vulnerable persons, assures members and their families that we maintain a safe environment, protects members from awkward situations, misunderstandings, and appearances of impropriety, builds trust with arch/dioceses and parishes, and protects the good name of the Knights of Columbus.
Three training modules are required for members serving in youth leader and certain officer roles: “Meet Sam,”addressing the issue of sexual abuse awareness, “Duty to Report,”covering legal reporting obligations, and “Know Your Policies,”a review of Knights of Columbus safe environment policies. We also maintain a youth leader screening process, including background checks, specifically for members who lead Knights of Columbus youth activities.
Please click on link below to access Supreme Councils webpage for more information and what positions are required to acquire this training:
http://www.kofc.org/un/en/members/programs/youth-activities/safe-environment-program.html
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