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Empowering Catholic men to live their faith and serve their family, parish, community and country.

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FR. McGIVNEY GUILD

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JANUARY 2025

HIS LIFE: FOUNDER Decades ahead of his time, Father McGivney had a keen sense of the layman’s unique vocation, needs and potential contributions, and he drew his people into the life and activities of the parish. This respect for the laity led Father McGivney to found the Knights of Columbus, a fraternal organization for Catholic men, in 1882.

member wrote that Father McGivney was “acclaimed as founder by 24 men with hearts full of joy and thanksgiving; recognizing that without his optimism, his will to succeed, his counsel and advice, they would have failed.”

The young priest designed a way to strengthen the Catholic faith of men In a letter to priests of and their families while providing his diocese, Father financial protection when they suffered McGivney said that his the death of the breadwinner. He well first goal in founding the knew that keeping families together Knights of Columbus was assisted both temporal and spiritual “to prevent people from needs. At the time, without means of entering Secret Societies, financial support, families were often by offering the same, if split up, threatening both the integrity not better, advantages to of the family and — depending on the our members.” His second purpose was destination of the various family “to unite the men of our Faith members — their faith as well. His throughout the Diocese of Hartford, new fraternity was designed to provide that we may thereby gain strength to Catholic men with an alternative to aid each other in time of sickness; to anti-Catholic secret societies that provide for decent burial, and to offered social and employment render pecuniary assistance to the advancement but drew them away families of deceased members.” from the faith.

The Order’s original principles were Father McGivney proposed that the unity and charity. “Unity in order to new group be named for Christopher gain strength to be charitable to each Columbus. Universally esteemed at other in benevolence whilst we live the time as the heroic discoverer of the and in bestowing financial aid to those New World, Columbus would highlight whom we have to mourn,” Father the deep roots of Catholics in America, McGivney wrote. Principles of and the long history of Catholic fraternity and patriotism were added evangelization in the hemisphere. later. Knights were led by their founder to take on the many On March 29 – a day celebrated challenges facing Catholic family life annually as Founder’s Day – the — poverty, early death, secret Connecticut legislature granted a societies, anti-Catholicism — with the charter establishing the Knights of flexibility to take on other duties in the Columbus as a legal corporation. future. With a vision for growth, he asked the pastors in Connecticut to The name “Knights” appealed to the kindly help “in the formation of a Civil War veterans in the group who council in your parish.” saw noble principles of knighthood in the Order’s protection of the faith, As an indication of the respect the first family finances and the civil and Knights had for Father McGivney’s religious rights of Catholics. A charter leadership, they moved to elect him

head of the new Order. However, the humble priest insisted that a layman should lead the lay organization.

James T. Mullen, a Civil War veteran, was elected the first supreme knight and Father McGivney took up the office of supreme secretary. Two years later, when operations were on a sound footing, Father McGivney resigned his executive post to become supreme chaplain, explaining that his first obligation to the Order was to serve as a priest.

For more information, please check out the Father McGivney Guild.

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!

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GROWING OUR FAITH

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JANUARY 2025

FAITH FORMATION The first twelve days of January fall during the liturgical season known as Christmas which is represented by the liturgical color white (and gold) — the color of light, a symbol of joy, purity and innocence (absolute or restored).

Cor: Overview The Knights of Columbus empowers Catholic men to live their faith and serve their family, parish, community, and country. Why? Because families need strong husbands and fathers, and the world needs courageous witnesses to Jesus Christ. Through Cor, men will be formed and sharpened as disciples of Jesus, who are committed to serving him and willing to boldly live and share their faith. It is the mandate of every Catholic man to bring Jesus to a broken world. To live his faith and engage in this mission, every Catholic man needs a strong relationship with God that is rooted in prayer and the sacraments. Catholic men need to proactively invest in their ongoing faith formation, to be a part of a dynamic brotherhood that supports, sharpens, and strengthens them to be holy men, husbands, and fathers, and to engage in the mission of the Church.

The mission of Cor is to refocus Catholic men on Jesus Christ and to form and strengthen them in faith and virtue through a brotherhood committed to prayer, formation, and fraternity. The goal of each Cor gathering is to provide the opportunity for men to encounter Christ, to pray together, to be formed in their faith, and to strengthen their bonds of brotherhood, preparing them for courageous leadership and the mission of evangelization for their families and communities.

Before you continue further it is important that you commit to reviewing and applying the following key concepts and principles for Cor. Cor should only be implemented after reviewing this guide and after consulting the pastor for his permission to build Cor for the men of the parish. This will take time, commitment, and prayer but is well worth the investment.

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Cor is a simple concept. It consistently brings men together to refocus on Jesus Christ through shared time of prayer and formation.

Cor requires dedicated leadership. The Grand Knight is encouraged to appoint a council Evangelization and Faith Formation (EFF) Director to fully oversee the implementation and leadership of Cor. Cor must be implemented with the permission of the pastor.

Frequency is essential and should range from a minimum of monthly, to weekly.

Cor is open to all men of the council and parish.

Cor must always have the three key elements of prayer, formation, and fraternity.

Cor should utilize and collaborate with any existing men’s group or men’s ministry, not compete with, or control it.

Cor is driven by the fraternal brotherhood, enabling Cor to continually serve as a foundation that answers, “what’s next?” for any time or curriculum bound retreat, ministry, or event.

For more information, visit Cor webpage by clicking HERE.

The month of January is dedicated to the Holy Name of Jesus, which is celebrated on January 3.

The Holy Father's Intentions for the Month of January 2025 For the right to an education: Let us pray for migrants, refugees and those affected by war, that their right to an education, which is necessary to build a better world, might always be respected.

See also https:// www.popesprayer.net/

Blessed be His Holy Name.

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OHIO STATE COUNCIL

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JANUARY 2025

STATE OFFICER REPORT Happy and Blessed New Year to all of you and your families. May 2025 bring you peace and health.

Owen Lawson (9) February 2025.

Benjamin Mazzola (11) Rebecca Nauman (10) Super Cash Bonanza is coming up.

Anna Pitcher (9) Cashman returns for another Cleveland is great shape as we Ethan Yukich (10) exciting adventure to thwart those enter the second half of the Padua Franciscan that try and stop Ohio from raising fraternal year. We are currently at • Amanda Ocilka (10) $1 Million for charity. Last year, 55% of our growth goal, lead the St. Edward’s Cleveland certainly did their best state in live Exemplifications, • Thomas Van Oosten (12) to stop the Accountant selling over almost 100% of our active councils 50,000-tickets. Can you do better are participating in the state High school scholarships are this year? Watch your emails for general program, started two new supported by the Ohio State announcement from Cashman next councils, and our forms are being Council and Ohio Charity week? submitted. Thank you very much Foundation. PSD Robert Collins Jr for all your hard work to ensure is the chairman. Applications for There will be two town hall and that our Order is strong and the 2025-2026 academic year will training sessions this month. vibrant here in the January 18th at Lorain Cleveland Diocese.

Council 637 and the other on January 25th virtually Now is a great time for via Zoom. Registration is council officers to sit required for the January down and plan out the 25th event. Come and remainder of the 2024ask questions (or be 2025 fraternal year. asked questions) for There are things like your Member Management council’s free throw, and Billing, Programs, Lenten activities, fish Growth, and more. fries, bunny brunches, first communions, Finally, join the Greater confirmation, winter Cleveland Chapter on carnivals, and more that we has be sent to the schools and made Friday, January 31st at the Center Knights are there to assist. Please available on the state website in for Pastoral Leadership for Clergy make sure that your activities are September 2025. Look forward to Appreciation Night. More submitted by April 15, 2025 to be more applications to help those information is available here or included in the state convention families with Catholic education attend the next Chapter Meeting awards ceremony. You never know here in the diocese. on January 10 at Garfield. Rosary if a program will be a state winner is at 7:00 PM followed by the or not.

Councils should start planning to meeting. attend the 126th Annual Ohio Congratulations to the Ohio State Council State Convention Again, from Kathy and I to all of Charity Foundation Scholarship which is in beautiful downtown you, a very blessed New Year. winners for the 2024-2025 Cleveland. There is no reason why academic year. They are from: your council could not elect its Vivat Jesus, delegates and alternates NOW. Archbishop Hoban Convention specifics are being Jim • Jenna Devine (11) finalized and should be available in • • • • •

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GROWTH

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JANUARY 2025

GROWTH REPORT The calendar has flipped and we are now heading to the second half of the fraternal year. Cleveland continues to growth with 22-New Members in December and 145 YTD. That puts Cleveland clearing in second place at 54.60% of our goal with a growth of 1.85% but still trailing Columbus.

Cleveland does continue to lead in reported Exemplifications of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity. Currently, 29 exemplifications have been reported. Keep up the great job of providing opportunities for men to join our Order. Please make sure that your District Deputy is aware of your Exemplification and reports it on the state website. All councils that report live Exemplifications will have an opportunity to win a gift card at the July Tour stop. If your council is not ready yet but still would like a live Exemplification, contact Mike Incoravti and Jim Maslach to make the arrangements.

We continue to work with are newest councils, 18527 Chariots of Fire (St. Elias) and 18565 St. Elizabeth of Hungary. Charter paperwork is being processed and the councils will work toward a July 1 operational structure. Till then, there is training and setup work being done as well as working with the pastors to get the councils integrated with the parishes. University of Akron is slowly coming around but will be hampered by Supreme changing the minimum number of members for a new council from 20 to 30.

Upcoming Exemplification Schedule Below is the current Exemplification schedule for the Cleveland Diocese. Please register your Exemplification by visiting www.kofcohio.org. If you would like to schedule the Diocesan Exemp Team, please contact Jim Maslach at 440-7859838 or via email at kofcjkm@gmail.com Date

Candidate Call

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1/4/2025

8:45 AM

9:00 AM

St. Elizabeth Anne Elizabeth 11464 (Columbia Station)

1/8/2025

6:55 PM

7:00 PM

State Online via Zoom

1/13/2025

6:15 PM

6:30 PM

Fr. Carl Anthony 3213 (Wadsworth)

1/22/2025

6:55 PM

7:00 PM

State Online via Zoom

1/28/2025

5:45 PM

6:00 PM

Elyria 774 (Elyria)

ORDER GROWTH As of December 28, 2024 Ohio July 1: 55,313 Ohio Growth: 790 (41.29%) % Growth: 1.43% Cleveland July 1: 7,831 Cleveland Growth: 145 (54.60%) % Growth: 1.85% % Growth is a measure of the YTD gain compared against the July 1st membership number.

TOP-5 % GROWTH YTD Gain against the July 1 Membership Excluding New Councils

1. 2643 Lakewood (8.14%) 2. 14406 Our Lady of Charity (5.62%) 3. 4847 Brunswick (5.29%) 4. 15901 St. Adalbert (4.76%) 5. 2726 Windemere (4.76%) TOP-5 TOTAL NEW MEMBERS Excluding New Councils

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4847 Brunswick (11) 774 Elyria, 2643 Lakewood (7) 3410 South Akron (6) 310 Gilmour, 10936 Fr. Maruskin, 14406 Our Lady of Charity, 14551 St. Hilary, 2726 Windemere (5) TOP-5 DISTRICTS

1. DD #22 Jim Maslach (42) 2. DD #24 Tom Donovan (14) 3. DD #19 Tom Goodhart, DD #33 George Metz (13) 4. DD #21 Patrick Gale (12)

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DISTRICT DEPUTIES

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DISTRICT DEPUTY NEWS Worthy DD, Happy New Year and blessed Christmas Season. On the eve of our semi-annual trip to Columbus and our State District Deputy Meeting, first of all please drive safely.

It is not to early to remind your Councils of the Fraternal Survey (Form 1728) due on January 31st and the semi-annual Audit (Form 1295) due on February 15th. Supreme uses this information from the Fraternal Survey for submission to the IRS which determines our not-for profit status. Emphasize, the information will not be reviewed/audited and use best judgement when tallying the information. It is important this information is reported on time. As for the semi-annual Audit, this is a required and mandatory activity.

Timely submission to Supreme goes without saying and is self evident.

If you have not ordered your District Free Throw Medals, please do so now.

If you have any spare FT medals, please consider either re-using or donating to another DD in need.

Reminder The Diocesan or Regional Free Throw Tournament will be held at Elyria Catholic High School from 1 to 5 PM on Sunday March 2nd. Please disburse the attached Regional Free Throw 2025 hand out to your Councils.

Please remind your Council's to use the correct attached form for the

Council Free Throw. See Attached or State/Supreme website.

On January 18th and 25th there will be Diocesan Officer and Financial Secretary Training (Virtual on the 18th and in person on the 25th). More information to come and will be socialized at the January Meeting.

Diocesan Fraternal Benefit Event (FBE) Night will be held on Tuesday January 21st at 6:30 PM. Sign-ups are located on the State Calendar or here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/ register/tZUqcreport those programs on the State mpqT8pGtxU0IS82elUoYzBit9BIcwA# website; "Because if we aren't growing; /registration we are dying" There is no reason a Council should be scrambling to qualify for the Founders Award this year. Reminder, any Council member registered and attends an On-line FBE will count towards a Council FBE.

Fraternally yours, Teran Taggart

On February 15th Super Cash Bonanza weekend here in the Cleveland Diocese, distribution locations will be held at St Ladislas #16373, Garfield Council #4130 and South Akron #3410. More information to come and will be socialized at the January Meeting.

Please encourage your Councils to schedule Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity events; grow the order; plan and organize Programs;

Looking for the Next Set of Leaders Current or Past Grand Knights are you looking for more? Do you feel like you can bring something more to the Order? We are always looking for men to step up and become District Deputies. Being a District Deputy opens your eyes to the world outside of your council allowing you expand your horizons and help councils grow. If you are interested in learning more about being a District Deputy, please talk with your current District Deputy or reach out to Teran Taggart or Jim Maslach. We look forward to future of the Knights here in the Cleveland Diocese with you as a DD!

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Worthy Chapter Delegates, Grand Knights, Financial Secretaries and Brother KnightsMerry Christmas and Happy New Year. Reminder, Friday January 10th is the first Chapter Meeting of the new year. Also, pre-registration closes for the January 31st Clergy Appreciation Dinner at the Center for Pastoral Leadership.

https://fs22.formsite.com/stambrose/a1wvqtekpw/index The cost is $35 per person for Chapter member councils and $40 per person for non-Chapter member councils.

Teran Taggart Chapter President adm5893@gmail.com 440-665-4078

Rather than Councils donating alcohol or spirits as in the past, the Chapter is openly requesting monetary donations to support the open bar. Please send your donation to Jim Maslach.

Nominations for Greater Cleveland Clergy of the Year is now OPEN. This nomination is open to any clergy member whether the council is a chapter member or not. Please use the nomination form linked below and forward nomination to Jim Maslach by January 10, 2025.

Jim Maslach Chapter Vice President kofcjkm@gmail.com 440-785-9838

https://files.constantcontact.com/be380e1f601/92c982f2-9cc4 -4e51-9fc1-c1eeed426b97.pdf The Chapter is excited to have this opportunity to show our support and appreciation for all that are priests do for us and provide a visible sign to seminarians that the Order "has their back". If there are any questions, please see feel free to contacting Jim Maslach via phone/text at 440-785-9838 or email at kofcjkm@gmail.com.

Fraternally yours, Chapter Management

Tom Donovan Chapter Secretary td3430@att.net 216-650-4213

Interested in Learning More About the Chapter?

Currently, there are about 20-councils in the Diocese of Cleveland who are members of the Chapter. These councils work together on Diocesan wide events such as Rainbow Camp, The Fest, Columbus Day, Clergy Night, Nuns and Ladies, and more. It is an opportunity to network with other councils throughout the diocese and to learn about special upcoming events.

If you are interested in learning more about the Chapter and how your council can be a part of it, contact one of the officers listed here. We would be more than happy to visit your officers/planning meeting or business meeting to see how we can do more together!

Martin Steward Chapter Treasurer martinasteward@gmail.com Chapter Meetings Second Friday of Month 7:00 PM Rosary 7:30 PM Meeting Visit www.kofccleveland.org

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STATE PROGRAMS

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STATE PROGRAMS Cashman Returns to Help Ohio Raise $1 Million Again!

A powerful fundraising campaign emerged from Ohio in 2024, where the Knights of Columbus joined forces with Cashman to raise a remarkable $1 million for charity.

This initiative reflects the dedication to community service and making a significant impact in the lives of those in need.

the community but also educated them about the importance of giving back. With the 2025 campaign thrust upon us, what new enemies will surface trying to ruin Ohio’s efforts to raise $1 Million and send the state into total chaos?

The success of this year’s campaign is not just about hitting a monetary target but to generate awareness for various causes and illustrated our unity for community involvement. The funds raised will support numerous charitable Campaign Ticket Distribution activities, helping those who are locations. With your help, Ohio less fortunate and promoting a will be able to go back-to-back in culture of generosity across Ohio. raising $1 Million.

Cashman played a critical role in the 2024 campaign by utilizing its expertise in fundraising strategies to maximize outreach and ensure that every effort made a difference.

By aligning with the Knights of Look for an email announcing the Columbus, Cashman helped craft continued Adventures of Cashman an approach that not only engaged and the upcoming 2025 Charity

Ohio Knights of Columbus State Convention 2025: A Cleveland Homecoming

Stay tuned for more from Cashman!

through various charitable initiatives. Cleveland has previously hosted successful conventions, fostering connections among members and showcasing the organization’s commitment to service.

The Ohio Knights of Columbus State Convention 2025 in Cleveland promises to be a landmark event. It will provide valuable insights, foster connections, and further our Order’s charitable goals.

Registration will open soon! You Cleveland gears up to welcome the will want to be a part of this Ohio Knights of Columbus State The 2025 convention team is exciting convention and witness the Convention in May 2025 at the putting together a great time for positive impact of the Knights of Cleveland Hilton Downtown, our members and their families.

Columbus in Ohio. The strength of marking a significant return for There will be feature speakers from this organization lies in its this cherished event. The various backgrounds, fraternal members, and together, we continue excitement around the convention lounge and exhibition center, to make a difference in our parishes reflects the Knights’ deep roots in Friday Night Welcome Party, and and communities. Stay tuned for Ohio. With hundreds of attendees more.

Attendees can look forward to more information via email, USPS, expected the impact on downtown fellowship, presentations and and on our state website Cleveland is likely to be beneficial, education, and great time for all in discussions on leadership, faith, and (www.kofcohio.org). community service highlighted by attendance. our Worthy State Deputy, Jeff God Bless, Kiliany, annual State of the Order The Knights of Columbus has a Jim Maslach, State Treasurer and storied history in Ohio, contributing in Ohio report.

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PROGRAMS

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KNIGHTS IN ACTION Pancakes with Santa St. Mary of Chardon Council 15942 Well, we had 189 dining with Santa and the Grinch, and afterward, all the leftovers went to Geauga Faith Rescue Mission. Additional tables had to be set up to accommodate the crowds. WOW! THANKS go to all the Knights and spouses who helped and to Santa and the Grinch! A Christmas Truce between the two.

Sharing Tree gift packing went pretty smoothly. Of 617 gift requests there were just 4 or so missing, and I got a call that one was delivered to the giver by Amazon yesterday and comes up today. The gifts going to Job and Family Services are being delivered today by Tom Lippert. I think Geauga Faith Rescue Mission gifts may have gone yesterday with Paul Mysyk. And tomorrow is the big delivery and pickup day from 2 until 6pm. Hoping for good weather and roads for distribution.

Let’s together Save Lives The Tragedy 3,300 women have abortions every day in America.

The Challenge 60-70% of abortion-minded women who see an ultrasound of their own child – choose LIFE. The Hope Many pro-life crisis pregnancy centers still do not have an ultrasound to provide these exams to change the heart of a pregnant woman.

The Help Donate and help us support the purchase of ultrasound equipment in the Diocese of Cleveland to Health for Her in South Euclid and Womankind in Garfield Hts with a donation that will be 100% matched by Supreme Council of the Knights of Columbus in New Haven, CT. And The How Contact Bud Tetzlaff, Grand Knight at St Ladislas Council 16373 to discuss options for your council to help save lives with us. budtetzlaff@aol.com or 216-533-9754 11

PROGRAMS

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KNIGHTS IN ACTION Geauga County Catholic Pro of a Safe Haven Baby Box at -Life Coalition

their location. Other locations in Geauga County are also being considered at this time.

The Ohio Safe Haven Law, enacted in 2001, provides a safe haven for a mother in crisis to safely, securely, and anonymously surrender her newborn under 30 days old if she is unable Why install the to care for the baby. The law offers a last resort for parents to relin- SHBB? quish their baby without fear of reper1. A woman who is cussion or prosecution. One facing a crisis of the ways a child can be surrendered pregnancy is not is by placing the baby in a newborn aware that she safety incubator (also known can surrender her as a Safe Haven Baby Box-SHBB) lochild if she is unacated at a fully supervised fire/EMS ble to care for it. station that complies with section Instead, caught in 2151.3533 of the Ohio revised code. a web of distress and confusion, To see how the SHBB actually works, she sees abortion visit as her only choice. https://youtu.be/pbE3Mpt3z44?

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SHBB increases si=DIIY2de3KNoYBTCq and the chances of https://youtube.com/watch? survival of the v=CUDLsJq5sz4&si=RfWFi2YmwRj1 little one in the N22q. womb. We save both the physical and the spiritual The Geauga County Catholic Pro-Life lives of the mother and the child, Coali�on (H.E.L.P.), representing the one person at a time. eight Catholic Churches serving 3.

SHBB provides all of us, especialGeauga County, is looking to place a ly those doing crisis pregnancy Safe Haven Baby Box in Geauga counseling at an abortion mill, County. At this time, Chardon Fire with a friend, or with a family Department is very excited to work member, an answer to the queswith us and to host the SHBB. Their tion, "It is easy for you to say don't fire/EMS departments appear to have an abortion. You don't have meet the criteria set forth by the Ohio to take care of the baby. Are you statutes that govern the installation going to take care of the baby once it is born?"

4. SHBB provides 24-hour crisis services.

5. SHBB is an essential tool used to unite and educate our church, our family, our friends, and our community that human life is pre-

cious and that abortion is not the only choice one has when facing a crisis pregnancy. The entire laity become ambassadors for life.

The cost to install and monitor the SHBB is estimated to be between $25$30,000. We are asking all Geauga County Catholic Pro-Life Coalition churches to help support this life saving project. There are three ways to donate to this cause.

Thank you for partnering with us to save the lives of those facing a crisis pregnancy and the little ones waiting to be born. For more information, please visit Safe haven Baby Box – Geauga Co. Catholic Pro-Life Coalition or www.shbb.org or call Mike Hollowell at 440-739-4062.

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TRAINING

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JANUARY 2025

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES Fraternal Trainers provide important support for Fraternal Leaders; training can be tailored to meet the needs of both new and seasoned officers, as well as any members who are interested in advancing to officer roles in the future.

Fraternal Trainers provide officer training at both the district and council level, online and in-person. To sign up for training sessions from Supreme, visit the state website (www.kofcohio.org) under FOR MEMBERS and scroll down to Training Opportunities or click the registration links below.

Also, check out the additional training opportunities on the state website under FOR MEMBERS. There is state specific training for eMembership and Member Management and Billing. There is also a link to Supreme’s Fraternal Video Library that is full of answers to your everyday questions.

Topic/Registration Link

January 7, 2025 8:00 PM | Council Officer Succession Planning Lays out key steps in establishing a succession path for your councils, by covering key topics such as: understanding the need for a succession plan; identifying possible successors, and how to approach them; and the best methods for training and onboarding. Succession Planning is one of many tools a council can use to provide longevity and vibrancy for years to come.

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January 14, 2025 8:00 PM | Completing the Columbian Award Application Every Council has a story to tell, and the Columbian Award Application is the essential form that councils should submit each fraternal year to tell their programming story. We share best practices for recording the Council's Program activities and discuss how submitting the 10784 Form after each Council program makes this easy. This webcast will dispel the myths often associated with this crucial and easy to complete form.

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January 21, 2025 8:00 PM | Financial Officer Training This training covers the relationship between those officers entrusted with the financial management of the council.

Grand Knights, Financial Secretaries, Treasurers and Council Trustees should take this training. We will cover their roles and responsibilities, management of council finances, checks and balances, and the proper flow of money and bills.

We will share some practical advice on money management and reporting responsibilities.

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January 23, 2025 10:00 PM | Conducting In-Person Exemplifications A complete walk through on conducting an effective in-person Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity. We will take you through the process step-by-step to show you everything you need to do to put on a great Exemplification.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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DIOCESAN CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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DIOCESAN INFO

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STATE & DIOCESAN DIRECTORY 559 Walnut St Leetonia, OH 44431

State Deputy

Jeff Kiliany

Immediate Past State Deputy Support Our Seminarians 2024-2025

Mark Siracusa

15398 Silver Pine Ct Perrysburg, OH 43551

cuzza52@gmail.com

State Secretary

State Per Capita

Mike Felerski

1580 Gelhot Dr. #234 Fairfield, OH 45014

mfelerski@icloud.com

State Treasurer / DD #22

733, 2643, 2790, 4217, 18527, 18565, Super Cash 2025

Jim Maslach

4927 Autumnwood Ln Brunswick, OH 44212

440-785-9838 kofcjkm@gmail.com

State Advocate

Matching Funds 2024

Chris Sarka

7239 Winterbek Ave New Albany, OH 43054

c_sarka@hotmail.com

State Warden

Measure Up 2025

Tony Offenberger

15200 Muskingum River tonyoffenberger@gmail.com Rd Lowell, OH 45744

College Council Coordinator / DD #33

310, 2726, 8320, 15023, 15737

George Metz

440-449-0081

georgegmetz@aol.com

Growth Coordinator / DD #28 Inactive Councils

Mike Incorvati

330-671-1490

mbaincorvati@hotmail.com

DD Coordinator / DD #29

Inactive Councils

Teran Taggart

440-665-4078

ADM5893@YAHOO.COM

Council Rejuvenation / DD #32

789, 3541, 5506

Robert Walsh

216-533-1134

rewalsh731@aol.com

Past State Deputy (2015-17)

Robert Collins, Jr

216-410-7174

rfcollinsjr@gmail.com

Past State Deputy (2003-05)

Roland Bator

330-225-7354

rbator4591@msn.com

General Agent

Jason Staas

800-484-0304

jason.staas@kofc.org

COR Director Cleveland

Ty Tyjewski

440-867-4503

TYKNIGHT4847@GMAIL.COM

State Website Director

Tom Buehner

216-554-0722

tom.buehner@gmail.com

District Deputy #19

3213, 3410, 4664, 14111, Tom Goodhart

330-773-9379

MLTRG@ATT.NET

District Deputy #20

637, 774, 3269, 4891, 7970, 8369

DeWitt Gober

440-541-3317

DD20GOBER@GMAIL.COM

District Deputy #21

4731, 13984, 14416, 15901, 16373, 16376

Patrick Gale

440-382-1177

FLAGDAY66@WOWWAY.COM

District Deputy #23

947, 3304, 14714, 15942 John Brown

330-610-0308

trouter0523@gmail.com

District Deputy #24

4168, 4847, 10792, 11464, 14769

216-650-4213

TD3430@ATT.NET

District Deputy #25

2362, 3529, 5613, 10936, Mike Rauh 13517

330-256-3038

MIKERAUH58@GMAIL.COM

District Deputy #26

3970, 14406, 15056, 15614, 16137, 16279

Ron Snyder

216-396-1200

SNYDERCRESTON@AOL.CO M

District Deputy #27

2886, 3164, 4498, 4801, 5405, 13755

Tim Daley

216-486-1298

tdaley1861@aol.com

District Deputy #30

547, 14054, 14255, 14551

Paul Visnosky

216-798-8791

PVFONHOME@YMAIL.COM

District Deputy #31

2803, 4130, 4893, 5106, 5559, 11831

Jerry Nowesnick

440-336-0039

nowesnick@gmail.com

Tom Donovan

jtktg@yahoo.com

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