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Council Recovery Program – August 19
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.
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2024 Organizational and District Deputy Kickoff Meeting Materials
19Jul By Ryan MarksNo Comments
News

2024 Organizational and District Deputy Kickoff Meeting Materials

2023 Organizational Meeting Minutes - (not yet available) District Deputy Meeting Agenda - View Organizational Meeting Agenda - View Greeting from the Supreme Knight - Watch Video District Deputy Meeting Slides - Download as PDF / View in Google Slides Organizational Meeting Slides - Download as PDF / View in Google Slides
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Grand Knight Training Part Three – July 24
17Jul By Ryan MarksNo Comments
Council Officers, News, Training

Grand Knight Training Part Three – July 24

July 24, 2024 7:00 PM CT This is the final part of our Grand Knight Training. The webcast will focus on operations and tips on conducting successful and productive meetings. We will once again provide you with the resources needed to empower all Grand Knights to become successful leaders. Register You may also be interested in On Demand Training including the first two parts of this series.
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Seminarian’s Dinner in Dothan
17Jul By Chris KariganNo Comments
Faith, News

Seminarian’s Dinner in Dothan

Knights of Columbus Council 6727 at St. Columba Parish in Dothan held its annual seminarian dinner at the parish on July 12 to financially support 15 seminarians of the Archdiocese of Mobile. Following an initial gathering and social hour, Master of Ceremonies Chris Hart welcomed guests and dignitaries, including Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi, keynote speaker Tom Riello and area clergy. St. Columba pastor Fr. Jim Dane gave the blessing before the meal. Following Archbishop Rodi’s introduction of the seminarians, Archdiocese of Mobile Vocations Director Fr. Patrick Gilbreath briefly discussed his idea for the “25 for 25” prayer intention. He is personally praying for 25 seminarians in the year 2025 and will also invite parishes to do so. Also in attendance were St. Columba Parish Par...
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Creating and Using Council Budgets – July 23
16Jul By Ryan MarksNo Comments
Council Officers, Financial Secretaries, News, Training

Creating and Using Council Budgets – July 23

July 23, 2024 9:00 PM CT Does your Council spend money? Is a lot of time during Council meetings devoted to navigating council expenditures? Does your Council use an annual budget? Learn how to work with the financial officers of the council to analyze, build, and operate an annual council budget, to reduce time during meetings and prevent overspending. Discover best practices to improve financial management, troubleshoot problems, and find the resources and tools that are available to assist your council in its budgeting efforts. Register You may also be interested in On Demand Training.
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2024 Convention Meeting Materials
1Apr By Chris KariganNo Comments
News

2024 Convention Meeting Materials

Here are the materials for the State Convention to be held Saturday, April 20, 2024. Minutes from 2023 Convention State Convention - Atmore, AL - April 22, 2023 2024 Convention Agenda Alabama 121st State Convention Agenda - Atmore, AL - April 20, 2024 State Pin Order Form Alabama State Knights of Columbus Pins Available! - $3 each for up to 24, or $2 each for 25 or more! Reports of Committees, Chairmen, & Directors (to be updated after meeting/as received - some 2023 reports shown) Resolutions & Bylaws Committee & Recommended State Bylaws (Current) Audit Committee Report St. Joseph Icon Itinerary Special Olympics Report Report Forms Director Report Pilgrim Icon Keep Christ in Christmas Report Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest ...
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FY2023-2024 Intellectual Disabilities Campaign
7Oct By Chris KariganNo Comments
Life, News

FY2023-2024 Intellectual Disabilities Campaign

Governor Ivey has proclaimed October 2023 is Citizens with Intellectual Disabilities Awareness Month! FY 2023-2024 Milestone Dates August 19, 2023Tootsie Rolls, if used, should be ordered by the Council before this date to ensure timely delivery. (See Tootsie Roll Order Form.) September 9, 2023 Publicity photo should be taken. If soliciting on street corners; police department should be notified of campaign date(s) and their permission received.   If soliciting at stores; managers' permission to stand outside entrance should be requested. Send out donation request letters to local businesses. September 16, 2023Contact your Council members and other volunteers who will help with your campaign in order to set up work dates, times and duration, and location.  Send a newspaper article about y...
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