Section 128 of the Laws requires local councils to hold annual elections for council officers. Due to concerns from the Corona (COVID-19) Virus, the following events have been cancelled until further notice:All In-Person Council and District Meetings, Cancelled; Councils can direct donations through the chapter which will then be distributed according to need by the diocese.Presentation Slides Leave No Neighbor Behind 4/2/20 (PDF)LNNB programs get double credit toward Star Council but need toStar Council requirements have been changed for this fraternal year:Only 10 programs required; 2 in each of the four areas, plus any 2 others. Councils must exercise prudential judgment when considering the resumption of face to face events and meetings. Braintree Council # 1462 3 John J. Donovan transferred to Bishop Connolly Council #9444 after his term.

Be flexible and use common sense to complete the audit. These are in the Councils should name a technology director to manage virtual support of the council.All council leaders for this year and next should review the The final turn-in for the Super Cash Bonanza charity ticket campaign is June 18State Program reports and People of the year nominations will now be accepted until May 31The date for the next convention will be the weekend of May 21-23, 2021, and will be held at the Marriott and Embassy Suites at the N. Kentucky Convention Center.The Support Our Seminarians (SOS) deadline for turn-in of donations was May 31Remember to send a copy of your Knight and Family of the Year nominations to Dominic Nocera, Columbus  Chapter Vice-President, at The Chapter has the ability to provide "host" services on GoToMeeting to councils, districts, and chapter leaders upon request (subject to availability). The Updates to the For Members pages will provide the up to date and current resources for your officer role. The Supreme council held a recent webinar on this and you can watch it on-demand: The slides and resources for this as well as other recent webinars are here:Guidelines for Electronic Voting - Motions (PDF) (5/1/20)Councils can continue with officer installation ceremonies during this time of recommended social distancing. Section 126 of the Laws of the Knights of Columbus establishes the offices for local councils. Millville #11020 Joseph L. Francis (1946-1948), Dorchester Lower Mills Council #180 15. Wareham #15280 2 Frank W. Tomasello transferred to Belmont Council #332 subsequent to his term. © 2016-2020, Greater Columbus Chapter, Knights of Columbus. SP-7s still must be filed by June 30A Supreme webinar on these changes was held on Thursday, April 30Star Council requirements for the next fraternal year will be discussed in a webinar on June 25Specific Supreme programs including the Marian Icon and Silver Rose have The Supreme convention will be virtual on August 4-5, 2020.Council Financial Secretaries are being mailed three copies of the new Fraternal Planner. Guidelines For Local Elections from Supreme Advocate. Updated seven times in April, eleven times in May, and June on 6/4,6,10,11,19,22/20; latest changes in RED). Once each committee member provides confirmation that they agree with the data entered on the form, the audit can be submitted with the names of the committee typed into the signature lines.Officer installations should be held virtually. John M. Cataldo (1966-1968), Ausonia Council #1513 25.

Contact your District Deputy to arrange this. Councils can then report this as part of the Supreme initiative (instructions at the first link). Section 128 of the Laws requires local councils to hold annual elections for council officers. Peter K. Healy (2012-2014) Fitchburg Council #99 2.

Peter J. Giordano (1996-1998), Belmont Council #332 40. Richard F. Guerriero (2004-2006), St Francis Xavier Council #5027 45.

Patrick J. Moynihan (1936-1938), Abp. Unity #2212 West Springfield Fairview 4044, Chicopee

The safety of members and guests must be of paramount concern with special attention given to protecting those most vulnerable to the virus (elderly and those with pre-existing medical conditions). In addition: Councils should practice social distancing and attendees wear masks once in-person meetings resume. The best alternative is to use online membership as a gateway.

As much as we all want to be back together, most Supreme has suggestions for planning going forward.

West Roxbury Council #3049

Section 126 of the Laws of the Knights of Columbus establishes the offices for local councils. Content will continue to be added through the start of the new fraternal year and council officers will receive further guidance and instructions.

To conduct a video meeting, there are many tools available. Online platforms currently used for council meetings are recommended for holding This is a simple and tangible way councils, regardless of the current circumstance, can help. Saugus #1829