Convention Information 2012

The Convention Information Packet is now available for download.

What's New!

Religious Liberty and Right of Conscious under Attack by White House!

In recent days, the Administration of President Barack Obama has released new Health and Human Services Rules that will require ALL EMPLOYERS to provide insurance converage that includes abortions and contraception coverage in the plans they offer to employees. This Rule was initially going to exempt religious and other organizations that, by their faith, could not consciously provide such coverage. However, when the ruling came out that exemption HAD BEEN REMOVED! In the documents that are listed here, you will find background information on the HHS ruling and a letter from Archbishop Francis Cardinal George calling us to action on this very crucial matter of RELIGIOUS LIBERTY as guaranteed in the First Amendment of the Constitution. There are also documents from the USCCB about the HHS ruling and it effect on us and a response to White House blog post about a possible "compromise" in the ruling. Please read these carefully and act swifty. We must all come to the aid of our Church. This is a golden opportunity to display our Faithful Citizenship!

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News You Can Use

Vol. 1 Issue 34

Each week we will build upon the last e-mail to keep you informed of any new upcoming or changes from the previous information. Visit the pages on our website to retrieve letters/flyers/information on the following events:

Thank You to everyone that came out to the State Convention last weekend. Congratulations to all the Award Winners at the Convention We hope everyone had an enjoyable Convention

MEMBERSHIP Membership in Our Councils is a 365 Day program Do you have your plan to execute your program?
Incentives: Supreme has announced that during the last 2 months of the year, all recruiters will earn Bonus Points for each new member they recruit in May and June. In addition to the 500 points that are normally earned, each member will receive 1,000 bonus points, earning a total of 1,500 V.I.P. Club points for each new member brought in during May and June
Incentives: “Race to the Checkered Flag” membership Incentive has been mailed to all Councils and is attached with this week’s NYCU. Please review and work to earn the “State Chaplains Membership Award” for your Council.
Planning:With the fraternal year coming to an end, we need to continue to plan our membership activities to reach our goal. Strive to be a “STAR”. Is “STAR COUNCIL” in your future? Father’s Day: June 17, 2012 is Father’s Day. Let’s not forget all our Brother Knights that are Fathers on this very special day. This is also a great day to invite Father’s and family members to join the order. How do you do that? JUST ASK THEM!!!
Form 100s: Be sure the paperwork is filed in a timely manner. Have the Financial Secretary send in the Form 100 as soon as the Degree is completed. First Degrees: Remember to have your First Degree team ready to go when you recruit a new member. Don’t hold members for Degrees, hold Degrees for members. Get them active and involved as soon as you get their commitment.
Major Degree Information:is just a click away on our website – GET THE DETAILS AND CHECK ON WHAT”S COMING UP ON THE SCHEDULE!
www.illinoisknights.org/mary/degree/degree.php
oPalos Heights, IL oEdwardsville, IL oChicago, IL oMarengo, ILoChatham, IL oJoliet, IL oWarrenville, IL oMorrisville, IL oWashington, IL oSpring Grove, IL oElmhurst, IL
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12 Noon Registration 12 Noon Registration 12 Noon Registration 12:30 PM Registration 11:30 AM Registration 12:30 PM Registration 11:30 AM Registration
6:30 PM Registration 11:30 AM Registration 12:15 PM Registration 11:45 AM Registration
PROGRAMMING
Remember Knights of Columbus Night at the On Thursday, May 24th. Thank you to all who attended and participated at the State Convention in Lombard.
CHARITIES
You have 7 weeks left to meet your Charity Goals. Plan a fundraiser NOW! NOW is the time to forward your GAF collections to the State so you can exceed your goal! Newman donations can be made via credit card! Quick and easy. See our website.
oCharities Tab, click Newman Fund and see Contribution form. Get your order in for Vocations Raffle Tickets – coming this fall! Name your ID and Newman Chairmen for the next year. Sign-up forms are on the website.
oCharities Tab / Newman Fund and Charities Tab / ID Fund It’s Never too early to start planning!

REMEMBER: EVERY ACTIVITY IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR RECRUITMENT!

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Future Meeting Dates

State Convention 2012 Click for Info	May 4 - 6, 2012	Westin Hotel in Lombard, IL
Summer DD Meeting and State Officer installation 2012	July 13 - 15, 2012	Westin Hotel in Lombard, IL
Midwinter DD Meeting 2012	Nov. 30 - Dec 2, 2012	Marriott Hotel Normal, IL
State Convention 2013	May 3 - 5, 2013	Westin Hotel in Lombard, IL

Recruitment Videos to use in your Council

These short (1 minute) "commercials" highlighting the work of the Knights of Columbus and promoting membership growth. The final video is a message from Supreme Knight Carl Anderson explaing why now is the time for Catholic men to Join the Knights. All videos are in .mov format and can be played using a QuickTime Player. In order to download them, right click and choose "save linked file as" from the menu.
Be the Difference
Healing Haiti's Children
Heroes
So That the World May Know New Hope
Legacy
Membership Message from Supreme Knight Carl Anderson