The next deadlines are fast approaching!  Please honor your members and the great work they do with a "Of the Year" submission.  State Resolutions are due currently, too.  Let me know if you have any questions.
  

COUNTDOWN TO THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NC STATE CONVENTION
MAY 3-5, 2024

Due February 1, 2024 – Send electronically if possible

• All Resolutions are due - Send to State Advocate StateAdvocate@kofcnc.org
• Knight of the Year* - Send to State Secretary StateSecretary@kofcnc.org
• Family of the Year* - Send to State Secretary StateSecretary@kofcnc.org
• Golden Knight of the Year* - Send to State Secretary StateSecretary@kofcnc.org
• Rookie of the Year* - Send to State Secretary StateSecretary@kofcnc.org
• Priest of the Year* - Send to State Secretary StateSecretary@kofcnc.org
• Deacon of the Year* - Send to State Secretary StateSecretary@kofcnc.org
• The Duane Russell Award – Council Newsletter Contest* – Email the last 4 issues & mailing list to Tar Heel Knight Editor THK@kofcnc.org.
• Council Pictures – Send digital pictures to State Photographer for Convention Slide Show.Photographer@kofcnc.org
• Council Website Award* – Make sure your website is ready for judging. Send URL to Info@kofcnc.org

* State Award Recognition: https://www.kofcnc.org/Resources/State-Award-Recognition
Due March 1, 2024

• Early bird Convention Ad submission ends

Due March 2024 during Council business meeting

• Election of Council Delegates – Councils must hold elections for delegates and alternates by their March business meeting.
• Bishop and Culture of Life Funds – Councils should approve, write, and bring these checks to the Convention. Make checks payable to Knights of Columbus NC State Council. Put the fund on the memo line.

Due April 1, 2024

• Ad Book – Last day for submission of Ads for convention book.
• State Raffle – Tickets & Money – Ticket stubs and money are due to your District Deputy. 
• Credentials – Complete online www.kofcnc.org.
• Supreme, State Per Capita & All Outstanding invoices – Must be paid to seat delegates at the convention.
• Necrology – Report the names & 3rd degree titles for all brothers who died since 4/1/2023 to the State Secretary using the Necrology Form.
• District Deputies, RDDs, State Directors and Chairmen – Fraternal Year report due to the State Deputy with a copy to State Secretary StateSecretary@kofcnc.org 

Due April 8, 2024

• Hotel Reservations – Last day to register with the hotel for room reservations at a special rate. Due April 15, 2024
• State Convention Registration – Last day to register for the convention.

Convention Time – May 3-5, 2024

• Bishop Fund Check – Councils are asked to contribute to either the Diocese of Charlotte or Raleigh. Bring a check made out to Knights of Columbus NC State Council with Bishop’s Fund Charlotte or Bishop’s Fund Raleigh on memo line.
• Culture of Life Check – Councils are asked to donate.  Bring a check made out to Knights of Columbus NC State Council with Culture of Life Fund on memo line.
• Penny Per Day Check – Bring a check made out to Knights of Columbus NC State Council with Penny Per Day on memo line.
• Grand Knight Report – Send your GK report on the Council’s yearly activities to State SecretaryStateSecretary@kofcnc.org
• Columbian Award Report (SP7 Form) – Include Forms@kofcnc.org with the submission.
• LAMB Auction – Bring items for LAMB Auction.
• Council Banner – Bring and display your Council banner at the convention. Any questions, contact the State Warden. StateWarden@kofcnc.org
• Fourth Degree Uniform – Fourth Degree members should bring their new regalia & participate in the Color/Honor Guard at Mass.

Vivat Jesus!
 
Sergio Miranda
NC State Secretary
NC Knights of Columbus State Council
statesecretary@kofcnc.org