News – Alabama State Council Knights of Columbus

Alabama Special Olympics Meeting and Awards Luncheon

4Dec

By Chris KariganNo Comments

Life, News

Alabama Special Olympics Meeting and Awards Luncheon

On November 6th, Jerry Brecher, State Special Olympic Chairman and State Deputy Bill Mores attended the Alabama Special Olympics Meeting and Awards Luncheon where they were recognized as the 2024 Outstanding Organization. This award recognizes all the man-hours and financial support that councils from all around Alabama give to this wonderful organization. Thank you councils for all you do to support the Special Olympics! A special thank you to Jerry Brecher, our State Special Olympic Chairman, for many years of involvement with this organization and keeping us informed as to how we can support them. From Left to Right:Dr Robert Bushong - Special Olympic Executive Dir, Jerry Brecher -State Special Olympic Chairman, Jane Cameron, Bill Mores - AL SD

4Dec

By Chris KariganNo Comments

News

Mid-Year Meeting

Mark your calendars! The Mid-Year Meeting is scheduled for January 11th, 2025! St. Joseph Catholic Church511 N. Memorial HwyPrattville, ALDistrict Deputy's Meeting 08:00 AM - 11:00 AMGrand Knight's Meeting 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM Click here for flyer and preview of a couple of meeting topics!

4Dec

By Chris KariganNo Comments

News, Recruiter Incentive

Membership Wednesday!

Worthy District Deputies and Brother Knights All, Good Morning Alabama!!"Happy!! Membership Wednesday”Dec 4, 2024"Read All About It"Hot off the Press!!""Extended""State Deputy Special Incentive for the month of November and December - $10.00 for each New Member!! If a council that has not recruited, not one member, and if you recruit 1 New Member in the month of November , you will receive Additional $10.00 Bonus!!!! Transfers do not count, that includes online hopper. We need 37 New Members by the end of the month to make the State Goal!!!! As of today, the Alabama State councils as of Tuesday is at 17th in the Nation We Need another Big, Big Mouth & Weekends.. Please encourage Membership and Church Drives, and send this Good New to all your Councils WG...

12Oct

By Ryan MarksNo Comments

News

Fall 2024 Virtual Meeting

A virtual meeting was held this morning. The agenda and slides from the meeting can be found below. Agenda Slides - Download as PDF / View in Google Slides

1Sep

By Chris KariganNo Comments

Community, News

Sleep in Heavenly Peace

Knights from 4 different Councils across North Alabama from Districts 11 and 20 participated in building beds for needy citizens on August 23, 2024. This project is led by the Organization "Sleep in Heavenly Peace", a national organization who has provided 61,080 beds across the US. However, there are 161,613 beds needed! Please consider donating and/or volunteering at another event near you! For more information, please visit https://shpbeds.org/.

22Aug

By Ryan MarksNo Comments

News, Training

Member Billing Basics – August 29

August 29, 2024 7:00 PM CT In this training, we will cover the financial management of the members and of the council. By discussing edits to all aspects of dues, vouchers and receipts, you will learn how to enter member dues and print membership cards, as well as all the necessary transactions relating to receipts and all the bills relating to vouchers. We will also explore the Print Center and Email Tool with lots of helpful tips and examples. Register You may also be interested in On Demand Training.

20Aug

By Ryan MarksNo Comments

News, Training

Member Management Basics – August 27

August 27, 2024 7:00 PM CT In this training, we will discuss completing Council Administration tasks and edits to member information, including personal, fraternal, family and interests. You will learn to update the officers, directors and chairmen for the current and next Fraternal Years. We will also explore the Print Center and Email Tool with lots of helpful tips and examples. Register You may also be interested in On Demand Training.

Council Annual Program Planning – August 21

14Aug

By Ryan MarksNo Comments

News, Training

Council Annual Program Planning – August 21

August 21, 2024 7:00 PM CT This webinar will discuss the operational advantages that come with planning programs on an annual basis. Brother Knights will be made fully aware of the tools and resources offered by Supreme to help councils put forth quality programs each Fraternal Year. Register You may also be interested in On Demand Training.

13Aug

By Ryan MarksNo Comments

News, Training

Working With Your Pastor – August 20

August 20, 2024 9:00 PM CT We will discuss the relationship between the Pastor and the Council. One of the identities we hold as Knights of Columbus is the ‘Strong right arm of the Church.’ This speaks to the necessity of building strong relationships with our pastors, so that we can assist them in strengthening and growing parish communities. In this session we will examine why we need each other, how to work together towards common goals, and how to build strong communication. Register You may also be interested in On Demand Training.

12Aug

By Ryan MarksNo Comments

News, Training

Council Recovery Program – August 19

August 19, 2024 7:00 PM CT The Council Recovery Program (CRP) provides councils with the knowledge and tools that will allow them to resume normal operations after a time of inactivity. The CRP will show councils how to inspire members and parishioners and to become reengaged with their parish and community. The CRP gives councils a basic framework that can be modified and built upon to fit their local needs. Register You may also be interested in On Demand Training.