The Knights of Columbus Fraternal Year extends from July 1st to June 30th the following year. An Officer's term is typically a one year term but it's common for members to be reelected two years in a row.
As grand knight, by virtue of your office, you and a duly elected delegate from your council, along with the grand knights and delegates from each council in your jurisdiction, compose the state council. The grand knight and delegate, or their alternates, elect state officers, elect delegates to the annual Supreme Convention and vote on resolutions presented to the annual state convention. It is extremely important for you and the delegate from your council to attend and participate in the proceedings of the convention. By taking an active role, you will ensure a stronger future for your council and jurisdiction and the overall good of the Order.
Presides over all meetings
Appoints program and membership directors
Appoints committees as needed
Countersigns checks and orders for payment
Responsible for the council’s Ceremonial Team
Maintains working relationships with the council’s chaplain, district deputy, insurance agent, as well as with other local service organizations (ie. food pantries, soup kitchens)
Grand Knight Responsibilities
Council Audit
The Semiannual Council Audit Report (#1295) for the period ending June 30 is due at the Supreme Council by Aug. 15; the period ending Dec. 31 is due by Feb. 15. The council trustees and the grand knight should complete the audit and send it to: Knights of Columbus, Council Accounts, 1 Columbus Plaza, New Haven, CT 06510-3326. The reports can be found at kofc.org in the For Members section.
All three sections of the Semiannual Council Audit Report (#1295) must be completed, and the audit must be signed by the grand knight and at least two trustees. If an entry is not applicable, the word “none” should be inserted on the line. Failure to complete any section or affix required signatures will necessitate return of the report to the grand knight.
Schedule A — Membership
Schedule B —
Cash Transactions — Financial Secretary — “Cash on Hand Beginning of Period”
Cash Transactions — Treasurer — The “Cash on Hand Beginning of Period”
Audit Procedures for Schedule B
Schedule C — Assets and Liabilities
Assets
Liabilities
Other Assets
Council Budget
Membership Procedures
New Member
Juvenile to Adult
Reinstatement
Readmission
Reactivation
Reapplication
Transfer
Withdrawal
Suspension — NonPayment
Death
Disability — Relief from Payment
Suspension — Lack of Practical Catholicity
Suspension — Felony Conviction
Suspension — Misconduct
Membership Procedures — Transferring Online Members
Candidate Tab — Entering Member Information Online
Officers Online — Grand Knight Section
Ceremonial Guidelines
Financial Secretary Evaluation
For a complete description of the Grand Knight role, download the Fraternal Excellence Guide below:
