Programs

FY2025-2026 Intellectual Disabilities Campaign
14Oct By Chris KariganNo Comments
Life

FY2025-2026 Intellectual Disabilities Campaign

FY 2025-2026 Milestone Dates October 11-13, 2025 I. D. Campaign Weekend December 16, 2025Send your check for 20% Net Income from the total collected to the State Treasurer on or before this date along with the New Deposit Voucher (Form No. 1) with a copy to the State I. D. Campaign Chairman. Distribute the remaining 80% to your local I.D. organization. March 1, 2026Deadline for requests to the State Council I. D. Foundation from endorsing Councils from for funding support for capital equipment and/or vans/buses and events supporting Intellectual Disabilities (such as Special Olympics).   Requests should be sent to the State I. D. Campaign Chairman and your District Deputy (Organization Request Form).  Requests must be to support 501c3 organizations.  Capital Expenditure requests must be ...
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August 2025 Families of the Month
15Sep By Chris KariganNo Comments
Family of the Month

August 2025 Families of the Month

Worthy Grand Knights and Family Directors, Congratulations to the Williams Family of Madison Alabama.(Gregory and Jane). Council 10232, our 2024/2025 Council of the Year (Large Council) has shown us how to be successful.  Promote your families and recognize their effort when good comes around.  9 of 70 councils are engaged in this 2 point 'Family of the Month' program.  Not too late, submit for July, Aug, and then September, if you want to catch up.  Submissions for Sep received by 15 OCT will allow you to be in competition for the Winner for Alabama for the month of September.   3 of 4 Councils from District 11 and 2 of three councils from District 20.  Nice effort to these councils and District Deputies! Thank you to these fi...
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July 2025 Families of the Month
15Aug By Chris KariganNo Comments
Family of the Month

July 2025 Families of the Month

Worthy Grand Knights and Family Directors, Family Directors, this one's for you. The attachment indicates the councils that participated in the Jul 2025 'Family of the Month' Program (submissions were due by 15 Aug 2025).  Congratulations to the Kenneth T. Friedrich  family and Council 10354 for the submission. Remember, 12 months of submission is what gets you 2 points on your SP7 along with the annual Family of the Year.  If you submit by the 15th of the following month the family is entered into a drawing for Supreme recognition and a gift. The attached councils made the cut.  You may still submit for Jul - Jun 2026 even if you are outside of the window, but may not be considered for the Gift.  My point is, go back and submit for July if you have ...
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June 2025 Families of the Month
20Jul By Chris KariganNo Comments
Family of the Month

June 2025 Families of the Month

Worthy Grand Knights and Family Directors, Congratulations to the 'Family of the Month' for June 2025: Dean Kirk Family (Council 8696) Always exciting to identify deserving families within the great state of Alabama.   This program is your opportunity to support your membership and possibly receive Supreme level recognition.   Thanks again and you can always catch up on missed months, but you must submit by the 15th of the following month to be entered into the drawing for the Alabama 'Family of the Month'.  Get it submitted via Form 10784! Michael E, Weist, FDM, FDD, PGK, PFNProgram Director - Alabama State Council256-684-1214 kofcmweist@gmail.com Alabama_-_June_-_Family_of_the_Month_ReportDownload
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February 2025 – May 2025 Families of the Month
14Jul By Chris KariganNo Comments
Family of the Month

February 2025 – May 2025 Families of the Month

Worthy Grand Knights and Family Directors, Congratulations to each 'Family of the Month' for February 2025 through May 2025: February 2025 - Jeremy S. Adams Family (Council 10354)March 2025 - Robin Lemaster Family (Council 11672)April 2025 - Matthew Schroeder Family (Council 4083)Mary 2025 - Teresa Warner Family (Council 11480) Always exciting to identify deserving families within the great state of Alabama.   This program is your opportunity to support your membership and possibly receive Supreme level recognition.   Thanks again and you can always catch up on missed months, but you must submit by the 15th of the following month to be entered into the drawing for the Alabama 'Family of the Month'.  Get it submitted via Form 10784! Michael E, Weist, FDM, F...
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“Pass the Hat” and Support ASAP
5Apr By Chris KariganNo Comments
Life, News

“Pass the Hat” and Support ASAP

Supreme is initiating a 'PASS the HAT' Incentive designed to support our local 'Aid and Support After Pregnancy' (ASAP) programs.  Pass the Hat officially begins 1 April and runs through 31 May 2025 so you have time - You might even start now. This is a 'Life' based 'Faith in Action Program' and can support your SP-7 development. PROCESS - Collect personal and council donations, present a check to the State Council and rack up 2 quick points for your SP-7 (ASAP - Life - Faith in Action). All councils that participate can report as a Features Program and help a new mother along the way. ASAP grant applications for “pass the hat” contributions are not allowed under the State's 'PASS the ...
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January 2025 Family of the Month
17Mar By Chris KariganNo Comments
Family of the Month

January 2025 Family of the Month

Worthy Grand Knights and Family Directors, Congratulations to the Steven Huffman family, Council 3568, Gadsden as the Alabama State 'Family of the Month' for January 2025.  Always exciting to identify deserving families within the great state of Alabama.   As a state we have stayed above 10 submissions monthly, thank you for that.  This program is your opportunity to support your membership and possibly receive Supreme level recognition.   Thanks again and you can always catch up on missed months, but you must submit by the 15th of the following month to be entered into the drawing for the Alabama 'Family of the Month'.  Get it submitted via Form 10784! Michael E, Weist, FDM, FDD, PGK, PFNProgram Director - Alabama State Council256-684-1214 kofcmweist@gmail.c...
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North Alabama Seminarian’s Dinner
29Jan By Chris KariganNo Comments
Community, Faith, News

North Alabama Seminarian’s Dinner

The North Alabama Knights of Columbus are excited to announce the 2025 1st Annual Seminarian Dinner! Who will be there? All Diocesan seminarians and (barring unforeseen circumstances) Bishop Raica will be in attendance! This will be a seated dinner with bar and appetizers. There will be a guest speaker, entertainment, and raffle items. When: June 6, 2025Where: Holy Spirit Parish Life CenterWhy: To raise awareness and funds for vocations. All proceeds will go directly to the Seminarian Fund. Tickets for the general public will go on sale Mar 1 for $125 per person. There will be introductions of all of our Seminarians, as well as games to better know our future Priests. Plans include a photographer and music, as well as 8-10 raffle items. All proceeds will pass through Holy S...
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