November 2021 Northcoast Navigator

NOVEMBER 2021

After years of education and formation, five people joined the ranks of certified lay ecclesial ministers in the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland. Four of the five received pins and official certification during a Mass celebrated by Bishop Edward Malesic on Oct. 23 in the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. The fifth was unable to attend due to an illness in the family.

FAITH

FAMILY

COMMUNITY

LIFE

CHARITY * UNITY * FRATERNITY * PATRIOTISM

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FR. MCGIVNEY GUILD

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NOVEMBER 2021

FATHER MCGIVNEY’S LEGACY A MAN OF THE PEOPLE At a memorial service for Father McGivney, with delegations attending from nearly all of the 57 local councils that had been chartered in the Order’s first eight years, this tribute was given by a brother Knight who later became a priest: He was a man of the people. He was zealous of the people’s welfare, and all the kindliness of his priestly soul asserted itself more strongly in his unceasing efforts for the betterment of their condition ...Oh, Reverend Founder. . .that act alone which gave life to the Knights of Columbus has surely secured for thee everlasting joy and eternal peace.

A PLACE OF PRAYER & PILGRAMAGE On the occasion of the centennial of the Knights of Columbus in 1982, initial steps were taken for the canonization cause. The body of Father McGivney was exhumed from the family burial plot in Waterbury, Conn., and reinterred in a polished granite sarcophagus in St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, where he had founded the Order. There the faithful could visit his tomb, pray for his intercession and invoke his spiritual strength.

Following years of preparation, the canonization cause was officially opened December 18, 1997, in the chancery of the Archdiocese of Hartford, under the care of then Archbishop Daniel A. Cronin, and the Knights of Columbus became the leader or actor of the cause. Dominican Father Gabriel B. O’Donnell was appointed as the postulator (promoter). With approval from the Vatican (“nihil obstare”), Father McGivney was given the title “Servant of God,” the first step toward sainthood.

HIS VISION, YOUR MISSION You can play a key role in advancing Father McGivney’s cause by joining the Guild for free and praying for his intercession and canonization. May Father McGivney intercede for you! The Father Michael J. McGivney Guild serves as a source for information about the life, works and spirituality of Father McGivney. The Guild publishes a quarterly newsletter and offers a weekly Mass for the intentions of members.

CLICK HERE TO JOIN TODAY!

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SUPREME COUNCIL

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NOVEMBER 2021

SUPREME NEWS & NOTES ALL IN GOD’S TIMING Patrick Kelly, Supreme Knight

Father McGivney’s beatification one year ago illuminates his life and witness for parish priests, Catholic men and families today GOD’S PROVIDENTIAL CARE works in marvelous and mysterious ways. One way is by giving every age the saints it needs. With eyes of faith, it is possible to see the wisdom of God’s timing as he provides the witnesses we need for the moment we are in.

This is true for all the saints, but it was brought home to me in a specific way while reflecting on our Founder’s beatification, which took place one year ago, on Oct. 31, 2020. I find myself asking, “Why Father McGivney?” and “Why now?” None of us can know the mind of God, but I think there may be several reasons.

In the first place, Blessed Michael McGivney was a parish priest. He was not called to contemplative life; rather, he was called to be Christ among the people — with all the pastoral challenges that entails. He knew well the strain that comes from being involved with the day-to-day struggles of his parishioners. Parish

priests today face their own challenges. More and more priests labor alone, administering two or more parish sites with diminishing resources and participation. When you add to this distrust resulting from the abuse crisis and the stress of pandemic restrictions on Mass attendance and parish life, it’s no wonder that many priests feel exhausted and demoralized.

What better moment, then, for a model and an intercessor like Blessed Michael McGivney — a parish priest who ministered to parishioners struggling and suffering through the difficulties of their age, including fatherless families, addiction and even pandemic conditions. And he did this amid societal prejudice that treated Catholics — particularly priests as — pariahs.

Moreover, in Father McGivney’s day, Catholic families faced an uphill climb. As immigrants, they grappled with bigotry, material poverty and the temptation to abandon their faith in order to and social acceptance.

Many of Father McGivney’s parishioners had left largely Catholic homelands to come to a land where their beliefs were considered foreign and even suspect.

Similar challenges face our families today, under fierce pressure from outside forces. Increasingly, as they were the 1880s, Catholic families are tempted to accept secular ideologies and to abandon their faith in order to avoid the contempt of the world. As Christians, we are called to be in the world, but not of the world — and

that is getting more and more difficult by the day.

We live in a time of great division, as proponents of political and cultural ideologies work hard to gain adherents while shouting down opposition. These fissures have found their way into our families, often pitting one generation against another.

Our Founder knew that the answer for Catholic men and for Catholic families was to come together and to strengthen one another in faith. I believe that through Father McGivney’s beatification, our Lord is reminding Catholic men and families that we must be unified more than ever before.

Finally, Father McGivney was a man of action. He saw the desperate situation of his parishioners and was not content merely to lament that reality. He acted — concretely and decisively. In founding the Knights of Columbus, he was calling men and families to rise and be bound together.

Thus, I believe that our Founder’s beatification in this moment in history is no mere coincidence. We should look to his response to the needs of his time as a roadmap for our own response to the needs of our time.

Let us continue to pray for Father McGivney’s canonization, even as his life and witness — brought into sharper focus by God’s providence — inspire our own actions in the days and years ahead. Blessed Michael McGivney, pray for us!

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OHIO STATE COUNCIL

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NOVEMBER 2021

STATE OFFICER REPORT Let me begin with all of the thank you for October...

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Thank you to all of the participants Town Halls with our State Deputy.

There were a lot of questions and comments.

Thank to AM1260 the Rock for the opportunity to discuss the Knights of Columbus during their recent Spirit Week Drive.

Thank you to all of the members and councils that matched my donation and help get the match for the hour that we were on.

Thank you to all the DDs that help d e l i v e r y Pr i e s t h o o d S u n d a y Literature.

Thank you to all the councils for your continued putting your faith into action and making this world a better place.

Thank you to PSD Al Hickey (19992001) who passed away recently. Al

WHAT IS THE OHIO CHARITY FOUNDATION? You probably know the name Ohio Charity Foundation and seen the initials OCF but did you know that the foundation supports various programs across the state thanks to the Knights in Ohio?

The Ohio Charity Foundation is the 501c3 organization of the Ohio State Council of the Knights of Columbus.

The foundation supports state-wide programs for the developmentally disabled such as the Ohio Special Olympics via monies collected from the annual Measure Up campaign.

The foundation also provides $1,000 scholarships to Ohio Catholic high school students attending Catholic high schools in Ohio. Many of these

helped me a lot to understand the members a nd By-Laws of the Charity Foundation families, was born and State Council. out of courage that to care for It has been a busy month for a lot of others, they must councils as programs are starting to get c a r e f o r into gear and the traditional October themselves.

Membership Drive. We can see that as Cleveland continues to be steady on the As leaders, we are challenged, daily, we intake front.

Continue to use the must remember that we are being MCGIVNEY2020 till December 31. judged (right or wrong) on how we act, carry ourselves, and help others. We If we think back to the Book of Mark, we must be the beacon of light in the can point to specific lessons Jesus has darkness and to help those that stray instilled in his disciples. Jesus sought to from His love. reveal the importance of making sacrifices for the good of others.

November is going to be a great month and I know that all of you are going to When we think of leaders, our Council continue to show that charity, unity, Officers come to mind. Their strength fraternity and patriotism are alive here lies in sacrifice and their glory in the on the North Coast. challenges they overcame and will continue to overcome.

But their Vivat Jesus. persistence and quality of care for their scholarships are in perpetuity from funds donated by specific councils in support of specific schools and often named after deceased past grand knights or other outstanding members of councils. These annual scholarships can be set up starting at a $20,000 donation from a council.

The OCF Grants Committee offers grants to Catholic or other organizations who follow the principals of the Catholic church for various initiatives. Maybe your parish has a special program they would like to start and are in need of funding which is not available in their budget.

If you know of an organization that is looking for grants to help them, reach out to Jim Maslach, State Advocate and the OCF Grant Committee Chairman.

He can forward the application to you or the organization.

Mike Felerski State Treasurer

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INSURANCE

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NOVEMBER 2021

GENERAL AGENT’S CORNER With holidays approaching we get busier and busier…right through to the end of the year.

It seems nearly non-stop with family gatherings, holiday shopping, special programs at the parish and at schools. Everybody gets busy!

From what I’ve read about shipping and trucking delays of getting shelves restocked it looks like Christmas shopping will need to start even earlier for many.

understand your current situation better. That in turn allows me to be of better service to you. For some of you that means referring you or a family member to one of our many fraternal benefits. For others it may mean updating important contact or family information. Still others may benefit from a comprehensive look at their current insurance plans. With our new financial needs analysis tool and a few minutes together I can give you an accurate picture of where you stand when it comes to your family’s protection. With our full suite of products, life insurance, long-term care insurance, As busy are you are, here is one disability income insurance and item that needs your attention: If retirement annuities, I can help in you have not yet completed the most any situation.

Annual Survey, please take just a few minutes and respond. It’s easier than ever; it can be done Our financial needs analysis online at allows me to gather information www.KofCSurvey2021.com. from you and make fact-based Your responses help me recommendations based on your

wants, needs, and desires. With the help of computer modeling we can look at a variety of scenarios and help ensure you are on the right track regardless what lies ahead.

Now, before things get too busy, let’s meet and take a look at where you stand. Maybe you’re in good shape in one area, but could use some shoring up in another. Those blind spots can be problematic, but once identified you can take the necessary steps to address them.

Thank you to the many brothers who have met with me so far this year. I’ve been very fortunate to be of service to them and their families. Even as the end of the year gets busy, I look forward to helping more.

David Cary

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MEMBERSHIP

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NOVEMBER 2021

MEMBERSHIP REPORT CLEVELAND CIRCLE OF HONOR

(Councils >100% Membership Intake vs. Quota) As of 10/29/2021

• • • • • Membership continues to be going at a steady pace. Currently, Cleveland is in second place behind the Archdiocese of Cincinnati by only 1.09% or about 4-Form 100s. We are currently at 18.94% of our Ohio goal of 377. At this rate, we will need to recruit 39-members a month to reach our target. We have done this in the past and I am confident that we can return to those levels.

there for you. Take advantage of them.

There is only two (2) months remaining on the MCGIVNEY2020 incentive for new emembers. There is no guarantee that Supreme will continue to make that available.

Keep an eye out for our ad in the Nov/Dec Northeast Ohio Catholic Magazine. You can use that ad in your parish bulletins to A total of five (5) councils have already help foster some new recruits. If you need reached the Circle of Honor Status for this any other ads, let me know and we can get fraternal year. them to you.

The November Membership Incentive is one to be thankful for.

There are opportunities for councils to receive $100 gift card for turkey or ham. Proposers can get in on this as well with a chance for a $30 gift card. And let us not forget our district deputies who can earn a $100 gift card if their districts are +6 after the month. So, there is plenty of incentives out

547 Akron 2726 Windemere 4217 Trinity 16279 Mary Queen of Peace 16373 Westlake (St. Ladislas) TOP-10 Councils Total Intake

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4217 Trinity (6) 774 Elyria (5) 3529 Akron Northeast (4) 310 Gilmour (4) 547 Akron (3) 16373 Westlake (3) 16279 Mary Queen of Peace (3) 2726 Windemere (3) 9-Councils with (2) Active Council Recruiting Members (50.77%)

State Online Exemplifications will continue through the end of the fraternal year. We welcome our newest team from the Diocese of Toledo. They will start on November 10. If your council would like a live Exemplification, contact Jim Maslach or Mike Incorvati to make the arrangements. As always, we are here to help you. Just need to ask!

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MEMBERSHIP

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NOVEMBER 2021

EMEMBERSHIP So, you are a new grand knight or financial secretary and you get this email from the State indicating you have a new e-member candidate. Now what am I supposed to do with this????

Really, the process is quite simple and not all that different from when a candidate comes in the traditional way with a Form 100. The only difference, the e-member is already a Knight of Columbus. As an e-member, they are Knights—can get insurance and attend meetings and events—but really cannot do much else. When the state sends you an email with a proposed emember for your council, it is up to you and your team at the council to go through and interview him just like you would any other candidate. If he seems like a good fit for the council, send him to Exemplification—live or virtual. Once he is done with that, you will get notification that the member took the Exemp and can be transferred into your council. Go online to Officers Online, go to the Prospect tab and accept. DONE. The steps are outlined below and are included in every email that has an emember candidate.

There are 46-eMembers available to transfer from the state council (98034) to your local council. See the list below to see if you have any eMembers that might be interested in joining your council. If you need any information on the eMembers, please contact Jim Maslach.

COUNCIL PROCESS  Council Admission Committee contacts the e-member and welcomes him to the Order.  Interview the emember utilizing the Admission Committee Inquiries Guide (Form 390)  Complete Admission Committee Report (Form 283).  Council Admission Committee recommendation to council officers.

COUNCIL 13517 547 4900 4130 15056 IF FOUND FAVORABLE 5405  Council ballots (live or virtually) to accept e-member.

2362  GK, FS or CMD sends online registration link to e-member.

8320  Registration Link for State Online Exemplification (https://www.kofcohio.org/exemplification2643 registration/) or Supreme On-Demand Resources (Ceremonial Resources | Knights of Columbus (kofc.org) You will be required to login to Supreme before accessing the Ceremonial page.

13640  E-Member registers and attends Exemplification on assigned date and time.

3410  Upon completion of the Exemplification, a confirmation email is sent to the GK, FS and/or CMD from 14406 State Warden or Supreme Council.

15942  Complete the Form 100 received from State Online Membership Director and submit to 4893 

form100@kofcohio.org OR login to Officers Online and complete the Prospect tab.

Present new member with rosary and emblem of the Order pin at next available opportunity.

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IF FOUND UNFAVORABLE  Financial Secretary or Grand Knight login to Officers Online Go to the Prospect tab.  Select REJECTION and select the reason why.  Send email to State Online Membership Director, District Deputy and State Officer.  If the reason is incompatible or if the e-member would like a different council, State Online Membership Director will update and forward back to DMD to start the process over again with the new council.

Remember, MCGIVNEY2020 is still active through December 31, 2021. So, there is no better time to become a Knight and see what we do for our faith, parishes and communities. Sign-Up a new member today by visiting www.kofcohio.org and click JOIN US!

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FORMS

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NOVEMBER 2021

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT The Report of Officers (185) and the Service Personnel Report (365) are now past due—91% of the councils have submitted the Form 185; 65% have the 365 and 82% their Form 1295. Thank you very much. If you are listed below but sent the report into Supreme, they are behind. DO NOT SEND again. It will only add to the confusion.

However, if your council is listed and you have not sent the reports in, use Member Management via Supreme website to update. It is the fastest and most direct way to ensure the data is entered. If you are not using Member Management, email a PDF (fillable) to form185@kofcohio.org or form365@kofcohio.org. This way the State and Supreme will both receive a copy.

If there are any issues or concerns with any of these forms, please ask your District Deputy, George Metz, Mike Incorvati or Jim Maslach. We will help you.

The RED ones listed below, the State is working with to get them active again.

FORMS AVAILABLE ONLINE #185 Report of Officers Chosen for Term - PDF - Online - due 6/30 #365 Service Program Personnel Report PDF - Online - due 8/1 #1295-1 Semi-Annual Council Audit due 8/15 #1728 Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity - PDF - Online - due 1/31 #1728A Survey of Fraternal Activity Individual Member Worksheet - No due date #1295-2 Semi-Annual Council Audit due 2/15 #SP-7—Columbian Award Application— Requires access to Supreme Website Officers Online—due 6/30

Form 185s (Jul 1) 13601 ST PETER'S LOUDONVILLE 13640 SAGRADA FAMILIA/ SAN MIGUEL (LASAGRADA) 1617 BARBERTON

Form 365s (Aug 1) 13517 IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY 13601 ST PETER'S LOUDONVILLE

13640 SAGRADA FAMILIA/SAN MIGUEL

789 WOOSTER

14255 ST SEBASTIAN

2790 WEST PARK

14714 ST CYPRIAN

2803 BROOKLYN-PARMA

1617 BARBERTON

3269 FATHER RAGAN

16279 MARY QUEEN OF PEACE

3410 SOUTH AKRON

3410 SOUTH AKRON

4891 AMHERST HOLY FAMILY

3541 FATHER MAHAN

5106 MAPLE HEIGHTS

4168 MEDINA

733 CLEVELAND

4217 TRINITY

8320 JOHN CARROLL

8320 JOHN CARROLL 947 PAINESVILLE

Form 1295 (Aug 15)

14054 ST VINCENT 13640 SAGRADA FAMILIA/SAN MIGUEL 14714 ST CYPRIAN 14054 ST VINCENT 1617 BARBERTON

4664 CHARLES REYMANN 4891 AMHERST HOLY FAMILY 5106 MAPLE HEIGHTS 5506 JOHN FITZGERALD KENNEDY 637 LORAIN 733 CLEVELAND 789 WOOSTER 7970 NORTH RIDGEVILLE 8320 JOHN CARROLL 8369 FATHER MITCHELL S CIESLIK 947 PAINESVILLE

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CHAPTER NEWS

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NOVEMBER 2021

CHAPTER NEWS & NOTES On Sunday October 3rd, six volunteers from three member councils of the Chapter (North Olmsted, Garfield Heights and St Adalbert Council) went to the Moriah House Family Shelter, located at the West Side Catholic Center, to prepare a hearty lunch of hot dogs and hamburgers for those clients and their family. The Chapter served or prepared almost 50 meals.

The Chapter is still solidifying 2022 Clergy Night which is scheduled for January 28, 2022. More information will be forthcoming once we receive concrete plans from the Center for Pastoral Leadership. Please stay tuned.

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On a personal note, the Chapter • would like to congratulate SK Nate and Lady Amanda Sabo who were married this past • The Moriah House Family October 30th. SK Nate is the Shelter accepts female veterans current Vice President of the • and families who are homeless or Chapter. have resided in substandard living conditions.

Please visit https:// www.kofccleveland.org for more The Chapter looks forward to information. helping the Moriah house now and in the future.

Thank you, Teran Taggart, Greater Cleveland On Friday November 12th, the Chapter-President Chapter will be celebrating a Memorial Mass to remember those deceased knights who recently passed away. The Mass will start promptly at 7 PM. All Chapter Councils are asked to provide a list of those brother or Sir Knights who have died within the past year. Please send those lists to either myself or any officer of the Chapter no later than November 3rd. A brief Chapter meeting will follow the Mass to go over any outstanding business.

November 11, 2021 – Veterans Day November 12, 2021 – Memorial Mass 7 PM brief meeting afterward December 9, 2021 – Chapter Meeting @ 7:30 PM (Rosary at 7) January 28, 2022 – Clergy Night time TBD April 23, 2022 – OD-1 Spring Exemplification (Independence, OH) May 1, 2022 – Nun’s and Ladies Dinner TBD July 8, 2022 – Rainbow Camp – St Augustine

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STATE PROGRAMS

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NOVEMBER 2021

STATE PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES MATCHING FUNDS WRAPPING UP! Jim Maslach, State Advocate The Matching Funds Program will run till November 15, 2021. The Ohio Charity Foundation, Inc. of the Ohio State Council is once again able to match the first $25,000 donated to this year’s program. All contributions from your council and participating councils from your diocese, as well as any amounts matched, will go to the Religious Education Department of your Diocese.

councils across this great state of Ohio will be able to contribute as generously as they have in past years.

Please pray for the success of this year’s Matching Funds Campaign. May God bless you for your hard work and dedication as we do our part “Growing the Faith Through Catholic Education” in Ohio!

Please make Council/Assembly/ Chapter/Circle checks payable to: "Ohio faith through Catholic education here in State Council Knights of Columbus".

Ohio!

Please mail your Ohio State Council Our goal for the 2021 Matching Funds “Matching Funds” contribution form Program is to reach $70,000 combined and payment to: with over 75% participation from our Ohio councils. To reach this goal during Jim Maslach, State Advocate these difficult times, I am asking every 4927 Autumnwood Ln council to work toward donating at least Brunswick, OH 44212 the same amount as you did in 2020 plus $20.00 or more. I have faith that all our Thank you again for helping to grow our

Visit the state website (www.kofcohio.org) and go to PROGRAMS > Matching Funds. You will find all of the resources need for your council to support religious education in your diocese.

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DIOCESAN INFO

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NOVEMBER 2021

DIOCESAN DIRECTORY State Advocate / DD #32

Jim Maslach

440-785-9838

kofcjkm@gmail.com

State Website Director

Tom Buehner

216-554-0722

tom.buehner@gmail.com

Assistant Membership Director

John Brown

330-610-0308

trouter0523@gmail.com

DD Coordinator / DD #33

George Metz

440-449-0081

georgegmetz@aol.com

Dio. Membership / DD #28

Mike Incorvati

330-671-1490

mbaincorvati@hotmail.com

Dio. Membership / DD #29

Brett Hazen

216-835-8500

TFMM1882@GMAIL.COM

District Deputy #20

DeWitt Gober

440-541-3317

DD20GOBER@GMAIL.COM

District Deputy #21

Patrick Gale

440-382-1177

FLAGDAY66@WOWWAY.COM

District Deputy #22

David Tucker

216-310-4360

SIXFOOTSIX32@YAHOO.COM

District Deputy #24

Tom Donovan

216-650-4213

TD3430@ATT.NET

District Deputy #25

Cris Drugan

234-207-8686

CRIS.DRUGAN@ATT.NET

District Deputy #26 / Chapter President

Teran Taggart

216-509-2087

ADM5893@YAHOO.COM

District Deputy #27

Joel Case

216-513-0844

JOELSESA@HOTMAIL.COM

District Deputy #30

Kevin Hogan

330-666-1343

K.J.HOGAN@ROADRUNNER.COM

District Deputy #31

Bob Walsh

216-533-1134

REWALSH731@AOL.COM

EVENTS & EXEMPLIFICATIONS NOVEMBER 2021 3—Exemplification Online (7PM) 4—Town Hall Meeting (CIN) (7PM) 8—FS Training via Zoom (7PM) 10—Exemplification Online (7PM) 12—Chapter Meeting & Memorial Mass (7PM) 15—Matching Funds Ends 17—Exemplification Online (7PM) 18—Exemplification Live (10936) (7PM) 21—Town Hall Meeting (TOL) (7PM) 22—Town Hall Meeting (TOL) (7PM) 24—Exemplification Online (7PM) 30—Town Hall Meeting (TOL) (7PM) Please check out the calendar on the Diocesan Page from the State Website for more details.

Submit your councils events on the state website. Visit www.kofcohio.org and click on EVENTS & EXEMPLIFICATIONS. Click on the Add Council or Other Event to State Calendar. Hosting an Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity. Put it on the website by clicking Request for Council to Host Exemplification.

TRAINING

November 2021 Schedule

Regional Training Directors are a resource for councils in the United States and Canada. Regional Training Directors provide training for council and district leaders, both in person and online. Steve Cohen (PSD, Md) serves our jurisdiction of Ohio.

This month, Steve is concentrating on the Council Experience. Why members join our Order and how to ensure we meet member’s needs. All Council Officers, Financial Secretaries, Membership Directors and Online Membership Directors/Chairman or anyone interested.

Visit the state training page at www.kofcohio.org under FOR MEMBERS > Training Opportunities.

This training is open to all council officers and members and is done via GoToWebinar.

Join us for Financial Secretary 101 on Monday, November 8 at 7PM via Zoom. This is an introduction to the FS office and use of Member Management and Member Billing. You must register to attend the event. Click HERE to register or contact Jim Maslach for more information.

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