Newsletter of The Archdiocese of Cincinnati
The Arch
Knights of Columbus – November 2024
Celina - Coldwater - St. Henry - Fort Recovery - Sidney - Versailles - Greenville - Russia Covington - Wapakoneta - St. Marys - Minster -Russells Point - McCartyville - Spring
Beavercreek -Centerville North Bend - Monroe - West Chester - Carthage Wilmington - Morrow - Mason- Lebanon - Milford
Kettering - Hamilton - Fair Sharonville New Burlington - Norwood - Shandon Loveland - Spring
Youth Protection - Safe Environment Program
Let us be Thankful Brother Knights, As we turn the page on October we begin a time of re ection and thanksgiving. We are thankful for our families at Thanksgiving. We are thankful for the great gift of Jesus at Christmas. And we look back with fond memories and are thankful for the year we’ve just completed. I am especially thankful for all of the hard work and support you, my brother Knights, have provided me along with all of the hard work you have done in support of your councils, parish families, community, and our Order. There’s always more work to be done but I have no doubt the Knights in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati will be on the forefront of the both corporal and the spiritual works of mercy. For that I am truly thankful for being a part of.
Live Exemplifications! The state o cers and team unequivocally believe there is no better exempli cation than an in person live Exempli cation of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity. What better way to make an impact on a new member than live and in person. There is practically no reason for a council not to have a team but if you do not, reach out to the Chapter Degree teams or another council near by.. Hosting live exempli cation in your church allows you to invite everyone in your parish to attend and learn what the Knights are all about. Schedule your exempli cation, host a Delta Church Drive, and a week later present your exempli cation followed by some social time. It’s that easy! Vivat Jesus!
2. There must be a Grand Knight assigned via Form 185 through Member Management. 3. The council must have submitted Form 365 Report of Program Personnel or named program personnel via online Member Management. 4. On the 365 Report*, there must be three di erent members assigned to: a. Program Director b. Community Director c. Family Director *Grand Knights may only hold one of the additional director roles listed above. 5. All roles above must complete the Safe Environment training. The Community Director and the Family Director must also provide consent for a background screening (criminal and motor vehicle records).
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1. Email addresses are mandatory to appoint members into ALL roles that have safe environment requirements. Emails must be unique to the member, NOT gkcouncil123@XYZ.com to ensure that members retain credit for completing their training and background checks.
*the 365 may be resubmitted anytime during the fraternal year if corrections, updates, or re-registration for the SEP is needed.
Michael Felerski - State Secretary
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Completing the Youth Protection - Safe Environment Program is REQUIRED for councils to obtain Star Council. The following criteria must be met for a council to be Safe Environment compliant: