(updated by Ted Sandoval, PGK, PFN, DD)

HELP COUNCILS TO QUALIFY FOR INTERNATIONAL AWARDS INDICATE WHICH COUNCILS ARE ACTIVE

REPORT OF OFFICERS CHOSEN FOR THE TERM (Form 185) Due July 1st – To be submitted by Financial Secretary Deadline of Submission: July 1 Deadline of Submission: July 1

INDICATES THE BASIC REQUIREMENT FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A DISTRICT DEPUTY THAT IS IF THE RECOMMENDEE HAS BEEN A PAST GRAND KNIGHT AND FORMER DISTRICT WARDEN. BASIS FOR MAILING LISTS SO THAT CIRCULARS/COMMUNICATIONS, PROGRAMMING AND MEMBERSHIP MATERIALS WILL REACH THE PROPER PEOPLE

SERVICE PROGRAM PERSONNEL (Form 365) Due Aug. 1st – to be submitted by Grand Knight Deadline of Submission: Aug. 1 Deadline of Submission: Aug. 1 Indicates what brother knights are doing with their communities

SEMI-ANNUAL AUDIT REPORT (FORM 1295) For period ended June/Dec. Due Aug. 15/Feb 15 – to be submitted by Grand Knight and Trustees Deadline of Submission: Aug. 15 & Feb. 15 Deadline of Submission: Aug. 15 & Feb. 15

Tells which council will continue enjoying the automatic bond worth 5,000 given by Supreme Council to either Financial Secretary or Treasurer. Strengthens trust and confidence among members and officers pertaining to dues and other financial matters thru transparency and proper system of recording and reporting Pinpoints accountability

ANNUAL SURVEY OF FRATERNAL ACTIVITY (Form 1728) Due on Jan. 31 – To be submitted by Grand Knight and Financial Secretary Deadline of Submission: January 31 Deadline of Submission: January 31

ANNUAL SURVEY OF FRATERNAL ACTIVITY (Form 1728A) Individual Member Worksheet Due on Jan. 31 – To be submitted by All Members Deadline of Submission: January 31 Deadline of Submission: January 31

Reason for the Special concession of P3.00 to $1.00 exchange rate Show the projects (physical, social, civic, religious, educational, etc.) being undertakenby brother knights. Help us document and maintain our status as TAX EXEMP FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETY.

COLUMBIAN AWARD APPLICATION (Form SP-7) Due on June 30 – To be submitted by the Grand Knight and Program Director Deadline of Submission: June 30 Deadline of Submission: June 30

Passport to STAR COUNCIL AWARD Provides a definite motivation and attraction for current members, former members and prospective members. Must be looked upon as an important reason for the very existence of the council.

IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR ANY AWARD, COUNCILS MUST BE IN GOOD STANDING WITH SUPREME COUNCIL ASSESSMENT (SCA) AND STATE DEPUTY ASSESSMENT (SDA). FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION, PLEASE CONSULT GRAND KNIGHT’S HAND BOOK ON SURGE….WITH SERVICE.

1.Service Personnel Report Form#365 must be completed and returned to the Supreme Council’s Dept. of Fraternal Services by August Council must annually conduct and report at least four (4) major involvement programs in each of the following Service Areas: Church, Community, Council, Family, Youth & Culture of Life. COLUMBIAN AWARD REQUIREMENTS

3. The Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity Report Form#1728 must be completed and returned to the Supreme Council’s Dept. of Fraternal Services by Jan. 31. The completed Columbian Award application must reach the Supreme Council office by June 30. COLUMBIAN AWARD REQUIREMENTS

3. The Service Program Personnel Report Form #365 must be completed and returned to the Supreme Council’s Dept. of Fraternal Services by August 1. Quota for councils will be 7% increased of membership additions over deductions based on total active membership of the council as of July 1 FR. MCGIVNEY AWARD REQUIREMENTS

Any council that is not currently under suspension is eligible and encouraged to compete for this distinguished honor. To participate, the council must complete the State Council Service Program Awards Entry Form #STSP. This form, along with any supporting materials must be sent directly to the state council for the competition. INTERNATIONAL SERVICE PROGRAM AWARDS

SUPREME COUNCIL AWARDS Achieve Fr. McGivney Award requirements Achieve Columbian Award requirements If a council wins both Fr. McGivney & Columbian Award the Council automatically wins Star Council Award

SUPREME COUNCIL AWARDS ONE AWARD TO THE COUNCIL IN EACH JURISDICTION THAT SHOWS THE HIGHEST PERCENTAGE INCREASE IN MEMBERSHIP. ONE AWARD TO THE COUNCIL IN EACH JURISDICTION THAT SHOWS THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF MEMBERSHIP ADDITIONS (NET GAIN)

AWARDS  The Star Council Award  The Supreme Council's highest honor, THE STAR COUNCIL AWARD, is awarded to councils who have demonstrated excellence by achieving:  The Fr. McGivney Award for achieving a 7% Net Gain in MEMBERSHIP growth.  The Founders Award for achieving a 2.5% Net Gain in INSURANCE membership growth.  The Columbian Award for conducting and reporting (SP-7) four major involvement programs in each of the SERVICE PROGRAMS Areas.

AWARDS  The Star Council Award  Stars are Made, Not born!  REPORTING - Through timely submission of the Service Program Personnel Report (FORM 365) and the Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity Report (FORM 1728).  Pay SUPREME PER CAPITA by due dates of October 10 and April 10 of each Fraternal Year

AWARDS  Star Council Award – Most prestigious award that a council can achieve  Requirements: Achieve Father McGivney Award Achieve Father McGivney Award Achieve Founder’s Award Achieve Founder’s Award Achieve Columbian Award Achieve Columbian Award

AWARDS Achieve Father McGivney Award Achieve Father McGivney Award  Membership growth Achieve Founder’s Award Achieve Founder’s Award  Insurance membership growth Achieve Columbian Award Achieve Columbian Award  Excellence in service programs

AWARDS  Achieve Father McGivney Award  Membership quota: 1.Quota for councils with members is an increase of 7 membership additions over deductions, based on the total active membership of the council as of July 1. 2.Quotas for councils with 101 or more members will be a 7 percent increase of membership additions over deductions, based on total active membership of the council as of July 1.

AWARDS  Achieve Father McGivney Award  Membership quota: 3. A minimum of 30 members is required. (Inactive insurance members are not included when computing the July 1 quota at the Supreme Council office) 4. Additions are credited for new members, juvenile to adult members, reinstatements, reactivations, readmissions and reapplications received, processed and recorded at the Supreme Council office between July 1 and June 30.

AWARDS  Achieve Father McGivney Award  Membership quota: 5. Deductions charges against the quota include all suspensions and withdrawals processed and recorded at the Supreme Council office between July 1 and June Net gain or loss is affected only by the forth and fifth items in this section 7.Transfers in or out of the council and deaths are not counted toward or against the quotas. New council quota is based upon the number of members recorded on the notice of Institution. (min 30 )

AWARDS  Achieve Founders’ Award  Insurance quota: 1.The quota for councils with members is an increase of 3 insurance membership additions over deductions, based on the total active membership of the council as of July 1. 2.Quota for council with 101 or more members is a 2.5% increase of insurance membership additions over deduction, based on total active membership of council as of July 1.

AWARDS  Achieve Founders’ Award  Insurance quota: 3. A minimum of 30 members is required. (Inactive insurance members are not included when computing the July 1 quota at the Supreme Council office) 4. Additions are credited for new insurance members, insurance reinstatements, reactivations, readmissions and reapplications, juvenile-to-adult insurance membership and associate-to-insurance transfers received.

AWARDS  Achieve Columbian Award  Council must annually conduct and report at least 4 major involvement programs in each of the following areas of the Service Program: 1.Church activities 2.Community activities 3.Council activities 4.Family activities 5.Youth activities 6.Culture of Life activities