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Vol. 55 Issue 2
To My Columbian Family,
Happy New Columbian Year! 2015-16 was a great year and I thank you for all you did to make the year a success.
Now is the time for us to look forward to the 2016-17 Columbian Year and set New Year Resolutions. I would like to share
some of mine with you. I would like:
us to do more CHARITABLE work in our Church and communities
us to sell 100,000 Charitable and Benevolent (C&B) Books so we can expand and increase our charitable donations.
to see, Charity, Unity, Fraternity, Patriotism, service to our Church, Community and Mankind be the mantra throughout
our Country
to increase our support of our Seminarians, Priest and Postulants
our State to be number 1 in the order once again
the New York State Knights of Columbus to be the example of success that Supreme uses as an example when they
talk about what a jurisdiction should look like
to see us put in more ultra-sound machines throughout the state so when a lady has an unexpected pregnancy she
sees her living baby in the womb and will make the choice for LIFE
our programs of building the Domestic Church and strengthening families be instituted or improved on throughout the
state
to see, at the very least, each conference hold a Blue Mass for the men and women protecting us
us to continue to support the Christians and religious minorities in the Middle East so they can live without fear and
with hope
us to be an inspiration to our youth because they see us doing Gods work
us to be an organization that Brother Catholics seek out to join our ranks
us to be better family men and neighbors
to see our state recruit at least 4000 members
to see the ideology of our fraternity instilled into our culture
to be a better Catholic, and Brother Knight to my Columbian Family
all Knights and our families to vote for the President of the United States
all my brother Knights and their families to have a life filled with joy, laughter, faith, love,
good health, hope, family and Mercy
I hope we share in most of them and unite to make this world a better place for all.
God Bless you and keep you,
Vivat Jesu!
Bob Weitzman, SD
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Table of Index
Weve Moved
Jurisdiction Goals
5 - 14
15 - 28
29 - 37
Abortion Prayer
38
39
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New York State
Knights of
Columbus
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J U R I S D I C T I O N : NEW YORK
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Silver Rose
Sporting events (Yankees, Mets, etc.) build on External Fundraising. Possible partnering with NJ, CT, etc.
Hispanic Development
In this section of the Action Plan, start by listing Jurisdictions General Goals for the Fraternal Year (i.e., Achieve Circle of Honor,
hold a specific number of first degrees, a specific number of councils should achieve Star Council status, increase charitable
donations by a specific number of dollars or hours). Listing these goals will help keep your team focused on what each SMART
action item is intended to accomplish.
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July 31
July 1
April 1
State Hispanic
Recruitment
SMD
NCD ChairSMD
SMD
April 1
April 1
July 31
Conference
Chairman
Who (Name)
In this section of the Action Plan, using the Action Plan Checklist as an aid, list specific action items using SMART techniques to
show how your jurisdiction will work towards growing the Order and meeting your Membership Goals. Focus on items that will
contribute toward Membership Growth such as Membership Intake, Positive Growth (Net-Net), Ethnic Membership
Development, New Council Development, Council Reactivation & Retention, Membership Retention, Ceremonial Planning
& Scheduling, Partnering with the Agency, Developing STAR Councils, Developing STAR Districts, and Promotion &
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Conference
Chairman
State Chairman
State Editor
John Joseph
SPD
Rocco
DErasmo
State Major
Event
Coordinator
Who (Name)
April
April
April
July 31
December
In this section of the Action Plan, using the Action Plan Checklist as an aid, list specific action items using SMART techniques to show how your jurisdiction
will work towards meeting your Program Goals by establishing a Strong Visible State Program. Focus on items that will contribute toward Program Growth
such as, Promoting Council & Membership Participation, Scheduling Diocesan Holy Family Celebration; Promoting Supreme Featured
Programs, Promoting Evangelization & Spiritual Growth, Promoting & Tracking STAR Council Status, and Promoting Communication.
State Pro-Life
Couple
Mr./Mrs
Kedjierski
SPD
Who (Name)
April
April
State Chair
SPD and External Event
Chairman
Increase number of volunteer hours and monetary donations to Childrens care facilities by 10%
April
July 31
In this section of the Action Plan, using the Action Plan Checklist as an aid, list specific action items using SMART techniques to show how your state will
expand the Charitable Activities in your state. Focus on items that will contribute toward expanding your Charitable footprint in your communities &
parishes - such as Increasing Annual Volunteer Hours, Increasing Annual Volunteer Contributions, Increasing Council Participation in Order-wide
Charitable Weeks, Promoting Extending Invitations to Non-members to Participate in Charitable Activities, and Tracking 100% Submission of
In this section of the Action Plan, using the Action Plan Checklist as an aid, list
Activities in your state. Focus on items that will contribute toward expanding yo
Hours, Increasing Annual Volunteer Contributions, Increasing Council Par
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July 31
Sept. 1
Conference
Chairman
Training
Coordinator
John
Joseph, Sect.
May 1
September 1
State
Advocate
Oct 1
When (Target
Date)
Training
Coordinator
Who (Name)
In this section of the Action Plan, list specific action items using SMART techniques to show how your jurisdiction will train and
develop councils and members in your jurisdiction. Focus on items that will contribute and promote training and leadership
development such as Jurisdiction Training Plans/Schedule, Promoting the use of the Fraternal Leadership Planner, and
Promoting Leadership Development.
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Exec. Sec.
SD
SD
Who (Name)
Warden to
SD
Tom Boslet
July 15
November 15
March
August 1
When (Target
Date)
External Auditor
In this section of the Action Plan, list specific action items using SMART techniques to track miscellaneous action or business that
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88,398 (88,802)
3.1%
3,000 (2,172)
1,850 (1,329)
100 (-571)
INTAKE GOALS
NET GOALS
79
17 (0) 18 pending
10 (6)
100 (38)
80 (40)
90
125
24
15
75
612
100
2,000
3,500
3.2%
90,000
3 Year Goal
110
140
35
12
70
636
100
2,500
4,000
3.5.5
95,000
5 Year Goal
Real growth is essential to the viability of our Order in the future. Along with the Action Items listed in your plan, the following
additional worksheets should be completed and used to assist the leadership team in formulating a 3 - 5 year Action Plan. Use these
588
NUMBER OF COUNCILS
Current
Jurisdiction Data
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CHARITABLE DISBURSEMENTS
TRAINING EXPENSE
MEETINGS EXPENSE
COMMUNICATIONS EXPENSE
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE
Jurisdiction Budget
Current
3 Year Goal
5 Year Goal
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The Action Plan must have the buy in of all state officers, directors/chairman,
Prepare to bring a copy of the Approved Action Plan to the Incoming SD
Communicate the details of your jurisdictions Action Plan at the
District Deputies should understand that this Action Plan is to be implemented
The state deputy should communicate the Training Plan at the Organizational
Meeting. The training plan should be published and communicated throughout
the jurisdiction. Plans to schedule the training facilitators (MPCs, FS
Assign district deputies (or appropriate personnel) to lead the new council
development efforts in their district. Have them provide a timeline toward
Assign district deputies (or appropriate personnel) to lead the council
reactivation efforts in their district. Have them provide a timeline toward
Identify one Council in each District that will achieve STAR Council Status
Communicate & publish the jurisdictions ceremonial schedule including all
This Action Plan should be used as the primary Agenda and reviewed at all
state officers meetings which should be held as a minimum on a quarterly
Jurisdiction Communication
Organizational Meeting
District Deputies
Ceremonial Schedule
The following are items that should be the product of the Action Plan exercise. The Action Plan must be communicated throughout
the jurisdiction to assure that all understand the goals developed in this plan. This Action Plan should be used as the primary
District Deputy
Target Date
Incentive Requirements
Positive membership in all councils
6/30/17
6/30/17
STAR DISTRICT
Incentive
NYS STAR DD
Windbreaker
NYS STAR DD
Windbreaker, Membership
golf Shirt & hat
Council Incentives
TARGET DATE
INCENTIVE REQUIREMENTS
INCENTIVES
9/30/16
5% NYS PER-CAPITA
DISCOUNT
9/30/16
$500 to Seminarian
12/31/16
12/31/16
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Suffolk
Nassau
HudVal
BMS
Western
Kings
FL
Queens
West/Put
Northern
Capital
Central
Intake
# OF
7/30/2016
Cls
20
14
13
12
11
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
52
48
53
31
41
46
40
33
30
47
52
37
416
384
424
248
328
368
320
264
240
376
416
296
364
336
371
217
287
322
280
231
210
329
364
259
312
288
318
186
246
276
240
198
180
282
312
222
TOTALS
97
4080 3570
3060
Money to
Charity
$2,000
$1,000
$1,500
292
274
305
174
235
271
236
194
176
278
309
219
344
322
358
205
276
317
276
227
206
325
361
256
396
370
411
236
317
363
316
260
236
372
413
293
2963
3473 3983
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125 Years
Brooklyn 60 Council Born September 3, 1891. Known as the Pioneer Council.
The oldest council in New York State. What an honor.
Brooklyn 60, still doing the dream of our founder Father Michael J. McGivney, 125
years later. His dreamto help our priests, families, church and community.
Brooklyn 60 doesnt need a fancy party to celebrate their 125th year. Instead, we
would like to celebrate Father McGivneys dream - to help the Catholic Church. A big
celebration costs money, time and lots of planning.
Brooklyn 60 is just asking for charity. Charity that will help others, charity that
will gladden our hearts because we now we helped someone else.
Brooklyn 60 is asking every council in New York State to make a donation of $125
- to celebrate the 125 years of existence of the Knights of Columbus in New York State.
Just make out a check for $125. It will just take a minute. NO getting all dressed up to
party. NO travelling miles. NO eating or drinking too much. NO listening to speech after
speech. What could be easier? Just make out a check for $125 - thats all.
The donation will be made to: The Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs. Where the first
Jesuit martys of North America died. Where the first Native American Saint (Kateri)
was born. The Shrine dates back to 1885.
The President of the Board of Directors - is our own PSD Carmine Musumeci.
Please make checks payable to: Friends of the Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs, Inc.
Mail checks to Carmine Musumeci, at 553 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10016.
A Pilgrimage to the Shrine is scheduled for September 17, 2016.
Lets make New York State and the Knights of Columbus show the world about
charity and Christian work. Lets be proud to be Knights. Lets show what the Knights of
Columbus is really about. CHARITY.
Thank you for your donation to charity and Father McGivneys dream.
Brooklyn 60 Council
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CONFERENCE INCENTIVE
When a Conferences C&B total for the year equals 90% of the amount which reflects all the councils in their conference matching their Best of 3 Goal, then
that Conference will receive a $1,000 check made payable to an approved
charity of its choice.
Conference goals are shown on the table below.
In the meantime, please do your best to get your C&B Program off to a good
start.
QUICK START DRAWING
The Quick Start drawing was held on Sunday July 17. Many areas throughout
the state showed favorable results compared to 2015. Some did not.
However, if the state wide C&B Drive is to be successful, we would like to see
a positive effort from all areas. The C&B Standings, as of the Quick Start Drawing, is
shown below.
If you got off to a good start, please continue to work hard. This hard work will
make your good start the improvement over the prior year.
If you started slowly, please don't get discouraged. Everyone likes the team
that comes from behind to win. Therefore, "be that team"
Lets make C&B more successful so that we may be more charitable!
Thank you.
Anthony Ippolito
C&B Director
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Yankee Ball
Our Worthy State Deputy Bob Weitzman and 400 Knights of
Columbus members and friends attended the Yankee vs Giants
game at Yankee Stadium on July 22, 2016. The weather was hot
as well as the Yankees who won 3-2. This fundraiser will benefit
the Inner-City Scholarship fund.
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Our Lady of Grace Council of West Babylon held their Annual Car Show
raising $6,500 for the Sunrise Fund Scholarship Program. There were about
350 cars in and out during the day with almost 500 paid admissions.
Music was enjoyed by all with a live band and DJ providing
entertainment all day. Five trophies were awarded.
The First Place Trophy was earned by a man who lives his life in a wheelchair
and does most of his work from his wheelchair. Just amazing!
Photos and article provided by Tom Humel, PGK, FDD, Suffolk Conference Treasurer
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New York State Council
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