The Arch
Newsletter of The Archdiocese of Cincinnati Knights of Columbus – February 2021
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There’s A Lot Happening - This is a Year Like No Other
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he second half of any normal fraternal year is always the busiest and this year is no exception, albeit a year like no other. With that being said, this month I’m going to go over the current state of events in Ohio:
can be found on the State website. Several bother Knights prefer a live in-person-degree and this can be done. As a matter of fact, when the new exemplification rolled out it was recommended that it be held in church. With most churches now configured for socially distanced Masses and everyone accustomed to that, a live Exemplification can easily be held with families sitting together. Just take precautions with the brother Knights who are the presenters of the Degree. Remember it can be delivered by memory or read directly from the script (make sure to practice). As always, check with your pastor – he might even have some suggestions.
Super Cash Bonanza ticket distributions will happen on Saturday, February 20. This is a DRIVE THRU pickup. Sorry but no road show this year or award presentations. Also, only one member of your council will need to stop by and sign for the tickets. In the north the distribution will again be at Marian Council and down south it will be at Saint Michael. Bot pickups will be from 3:00 PM to “This is also an Election Year. 4:00 PM. For the details, see It’s hard to believe two years page 3 in this issue.
Here is an update on the State Convention. As of this writing have gone by already and it’s the State Convention will again time to elect a new State Regional and State Free Throw be “virtual” with the risk of competitions will not be held this gathering six hundred Knights Warden.” year. There has been concerns and family members together by the schools regarding use of was too great to take. As state their facilities during the pandemic. District offices the safety of everyone is of the highest Deputies, be sure to mail your completed score priority. This is also an Election Year. It’s hard to sheets from either you councils free throw or your believe two years have gone by already and it’s time district competition (if held). to elect a new State Warden. Two brother Knights from the Columbus Diocese have tossed their hats The March Membership Blitz is back! As I am in the ring: Brett Gissel and Chris Sarka. Normally sure you have heard or read, the MCGIVNEY2020 they would visit the dioceses for various “meet the promotional code for new members who sign up candidates” nights. But under the current online has been extended until June 30, 2021. Sign circumstances we will have to see how the chapters a man up via kofc.org/joinus and have him attend and candidates work this out; live or virtually. one of the online exemplifications (State or Supreme - I prefer our own Ohio teams), and then transfer The Super Cash ticket drawing will be held on him into your council from the “Ohio eCouncil” (my Saturday, May 22, 2021 as planned. Unlike last term) and you get credit for +1 new member toward year it will not be delayed. So please hit the ground your Star Council goal! There will also be an online running and sell those tickets. If your council is not membership ad in the March Telegraph along with planning to sell them, please let your DDD know some new incentives from the big man himself, Stew ASAP. Vetter the State Membership Director. Stay Safe – Vivat Jesus! Speaking of the Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity, it is offered by various degree teams Michael Felerski from Ohio “virtually” twice a week. The schedule State Advocate
E-Membership
By Dan Warnock As we all know the E-Membership has been our saving grace when it comes to bringing in new members during this pandemic season. It’s hard to believe it has been nearly a year now that we’ve been faced with this unsettling craziness. Considering our lack of church drives and social gatherings it makes me wonder where we would stand if we did not have the E-Membership process as one of our tools to recruit. That said, even with the E-Membership form 100’s being sent to our councils there is still some confusion about this process. And to be perfectly honest I’m even a bit confused at times. Supreme knows that the First Year Free Dues played as a huge spark plug for requiting back in December and in June-July. So now they continued this incentive till the end of the fraternal year, June 30th 2021, to which I applaud the folks in New Heaven. Just today Supreme sent out a memo stating: “Over the past few years, Online Membership has brought over 38,000 men into the Knights of Columbus. This fraternal year alone, nearly 70% of the men who have joined in the US and Canada have joined through online membership. As such, this is becoming the primary doorway for men into the Knights of Columbus and we need to make sure it’s welcoming and easy to enter.” Supreme is also making changes to the on-line eMembership process like Smoother Join Experience, Enhance Join a Council Feature, and Improved Access to Contact Info. But this is my favorite, educating these guys about the Knights of Columbus and what we’re all about, New Onboarding Program – New online members will now be enrolled in a 12 week email campaign to educate them on the Knights of Columbus, encourage participation in an Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity and recommend transferring to a local council. From Supreme Council to State Council we are still fine tuning this process while at the same time trying to hit curve balls and sliders coming in at high velocities. It’s an ever moving target. Thus the state officers continually tweak their process. What is their main goal? It is to assign these knights out there who joined the K of C via eMembership who have no home council a Home Council. The Arch - February 2021
Growth
Some E-Members specified the council they want to join when filling out the form on-line. Many don’t. That is when it is our job to find them a council and the only way to do that is by contacting these gentlemen and asking them if they would like to join their parish council, a council nearby or a council where they have acquaintances. If they tell us they want to remain as an e-member, okay, say so and we will stop contacting them. Starting now there will be a few changes to how we will do this: • Nick Gresko sends the e-member to the Diocesan Membership Director. The Diocesan Membership Director contacts that e-member within 48 to verify he wishes to join a council. • If yes, the Diocesan Membership Director forwards Nick's e-mail with the form 100 and the check list to the Grand Knight, Financial Secretary, council Membership Director, District Deputy, and State Officers, Stew Vetter and Nick Gresko.. • The council then has 14 days to contact that member and get them to a virtual or live degree. • Should the eMember decline, the Diocesan Membership Director goes into the prospect tab and rejects him. Again, I know there has been some confusion. This is still a rather new tool for us all. I’m glad we have it! I’m glad we have the on-line exemplification! Let's use it to the best of our ability in order to help our councils grow and and be active. STEW’S INCENTIVES MADRI GRAS 400 - Beads and Bucks You know this story. I'm giving away $20,000 in incentive cash! You read that right! TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS! All we have to do is hit 400 new members by Ash Wednesday (February 17) and your council will get $50 for every new member they recruit from Jan 1-Feb 17. Stay safe and stay well. Vivat Jesus!! Dan Warnock, Arch Membership Director (south)
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By Andrew Nuckols
Archdiocesan District Deputy Coordinator
Charity
Super Cash Bonanza Road Show 2021 Ticket Distribution Drive Through Pick-Up! The Super Cash Bonanza Road Show Team has made plans to meet with each and every Council throughout the Archdiocese in a “Drive Through” event to kick off the 2021 Super Cash Bonanza Charity Raffle. The Archdiocese meeting sites, dates, and times are listed below.
“Shooting for Million” SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2021 YOUR COUNCIL MUST HAVE (1) ONE REP THERE TO GET THE BONUS REBATE!
NORTH 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Marian Council #3754 (Marian Manor Hall) 6050 Dog Leg Road Dayton, Ohio 45415
SOUTH 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm St. Michael’s Council #3382 (St. Michael’s Church) 11144 Spinner Ave. Sharonville, Ohio 45241 Jeff Kiliany (aka Uncle Jeff) State Treasurer, Ohio State Council Super Cash Chairman The Arch - February 2021
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Community Knights of Columbus Ohio Charity Foundation 2020 – 2021 Scholarship Winners List Award Winner
High School
Year
Diocese
Amount
In Honor or Memoriam of
Diya Percy Madison Isaacs Cooper Ralston Matthew Himes Carter Valentine Lillian Whitfield Avery Guenther Ashley Williams Allison Laughlin Kaylee Schildmeyer Ellen Nolan Carly Ogilvie Bryn Connelly Caroline Middendorf
Archbishop Alter Archbishop McNicholas Archbishop Moeller Bishop Fenwick Carroll Carroll Catholic Central Mercy McAuley Mount Notre Dame Roger Bacon Seton Seton St. Ursula Academy Stephen T. Baden
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Cincinnati Cincinnati Cincinnati Cincinnati Cincinnati Cincinnati Cincinnati Cincinnati Cincinnati Cincinnati Cincinnati Cincinnati Cincinnati Cincinnati
$1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00
Center for Special Needs Trust
Center for Special Needs Trust
Ronald Edmonds, PGK Ronald Edmonds, PGK Center for Special Needs Trust
Look and Listen for Ohio Knights in the Archdiocese Our traditional “March Blitz” may be a little different (again) this year, but for different reasons. To promote our eMembership program, look for our ad in the upcoming March issue of The Catholic Telegraph! The ad features the brother Knights who helped to distribute items after the Dayton tornadoes. It also promotes the MCGIVENY2020 promotional code for free dues the first year of membership for new members.
Make sure to tune into Sacred Heart Radio and listen carefully because if all goes well, the Western Ohio Agency is hoping to underwrite some of the programming you hear on the station starting in March. And remember that the Son Rise Morning show, produced here in Cincinnati, is now providing two hours of morning programming across the EWTN network!
The Buckeye Blast A Quarterly Publication of the Ohio State Council Knights of Columbus
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And finally, the latest issue of the Buckeye Blast should be arriving in mailboxes all over the state soon. This issue contains loads of information with articles from our State Officers, Directors, and program chairmen.
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Fraternal Benefits
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y the time you read this you and I have breadwinner, professional, provider, business probably been working from home, owner, etc….and manage to also make a sheltering in place or on lockdown for 11 proper home, raise the family and run the months! Who would have thought it? I hope household. They are remarkable! you and your family are safe and healthy. So don’t forget that dozen roses, the heartBeing at home so much over the past 11 shaped box of chocolates, the card or the gift months has been different…mostly in a good as a token of your love and letting her know way, although I think most of us have “corona how much she means to you. And if you want virus fatigue.” We’ll keep socially distant and to really let her know how much you love her, do our part by wearing a mask, but we’re tired take a few minutes with me and take stock of of all the restrictions. On the home front we’ve where you are with your life insurance and had our minor squabbles, but being at home disability insurance coverage. With so many has helped me have more dialogue with my spouses in the workplace, it would be family and has taught me how neglectful to not make sure precious time together is. It’s they are properly protected. taught me to slow down, Many households rely on “…but being at home has consider the important people helped me have more dialogue two incomes to pay the bills in my life and resolve to keep with my family and has taught and the loss of either one, to this attitude when the an untimely death or an me how precious time restrictions are lifted. illness or accident that together is.” means one is unable to This is the month of work, can be devastating. Valentine’s Day and being home makes me appreciate my wife even We’ve met with many of you over the past more. Whether or not you have children at months and we can continue to meet virtually home, our spouses don’t get nearly enough over the computer…everyone stays safe. The credit for all they do. What would we do without Order has equipped us to make sure we can them? In Fiddler on the Roof, Mama and properly meet and service all our assigned Golde sing, “Who must know the way to make brother knights and their families. a proper home…Who must raise a family and run the home?” Of course that song about Let’s all take few minutes with our Field Agent “Tradition” is the traditional way of looking at and make sure everything is in place for the “the mama.” That’s one theme of the play; the ones we love. changing roles in the family and in society. Many of our spouses have the role of Vivat Jesus!
Jason C. Staas, MS, FICF
General Agent
KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS
YOUR SHIELD FOR LIFE
LIFE DISABILITY INCOME LONG-TERM CARE RETIREMENT
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