Knights of Columbus North Carolina State Council

2026 Council Leadership Training

Prepare for a successful fraternal year by joining fellow council leaders for the 2026 Council Leadership Training sessions across North Carolina. Hope Does Not Disappoint (Romans 5:5)

Training Locations

Please select the training location that is closest and most convenient for you. All sessions cover the same material.

East Region

Saturday, July 18

St. Bernadette Catholic Church
1005 Wilbon Rd
Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526

POC
RDD Denis Carter
rdd2@kofcnc.org

West Region

Saturday, July 18

St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
6828 Old Reid Rd
Charlotte, NC 28210

POC
DD18 Brian McGahan
dd18@kofcnc.org

Mountains Region

Saturday, July 25

St. Barnabas Catholic Church
109 Crescent Hill Rd
Arden, NC 28704

POC
RDD Tom Kotz
rdd5@kofcnc.org

Agenda

8:30a

Welcome / Introductions / State Deputy Opening Presentation

8:45a

New Requirements for Star Council
Fraternal Planner
30/60/90 Day Plans
Council Budgets

9:30a

COR

10:00a

Break

10:15a

Meeting Logistics
How to Run a Meeting
Protocols and Importance
Working Together — Officer Roles

11:15a

Website Walk Through
State and Supreme Websites

12:00p

LAMB Lunch

1:00p

One Body, Two Lungs
Insurance / Fraternal Advisor

Financial Secretary Breakout Begins

2:00p

Break

2:15p

Breakout Sessions

Financial Secretary
Grand Knight & Membership
Programs

3:15p

State Deputy Closing Comments

3:30p

Meeting Adjourned

2026 NC KofC State Pin

Hope Does Not Disappoint

Christian hope does not disappoint because God has generously poured His love into believers' hearts through the Holy Spirit.

— Romans 5:5

Who Should Attend

Grand Knight
Deputy Grand Knight
Membership Director
Financial Secretary
Council Leaders

What To Bring

Notebook
Laptop or Tablet
Council Goals
Questions for Leadership

Required Steps

Register for one training session.
Select the location closest to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are all trainings the same?

Yes. All three sessions cover the same material.

Should I register for more than one session?

No. Please register for only one session.

Who is encouraged to attend?

Grand Knights, Deputy Grand Knights, Membership Directors, Financial Secretaries, and all council leaders.

Which session should I attend?

Please attend the location closest to you.

Questions?

Please contact your Regional District Deputy listed above.