Gilbert E. "Gil" Spisak
State Deputy
StateDeputy@IndianaKofC.org
Home Council: 9114 - Nativity of Our Savior, Portage, IN
Home Assembly: 240 - Father Sorin, Valparaiso, IN
Worthy Brother Knights,
As we continue in the second half of the fiscal year, at the end of January we are at 42% of our Membership goal for the fiscal year. We need your help to reach and exceed this goal! We need YOU to Invite a Catholic man to share in the same experiences that you and I enjoy as Knights and to help us in our Charities, while increasing their Faith. Let us remain steadfast in our Mission of the Order: to empower Catholic men to live their Faith and serve their Family, Parish, Community, and Country.
By doing so, we not only expand our charitable works but also offer the profound gift of Knighthood to more Catholic men. Together, we can grow our charitable works and deepen our faith.
Our Mission: The mission of the Knights of Columbus is to empower Catholic men to live their faith and serve their families, parish, community, and country. Let us continue this mission by inviting others to share in the gift of Knighthood.
Membership Drives
Join our efforts to grow the Order by participating in upcoming membership drives at your local parish.
EVERY Council is required to schedule / hold a Membership Drive in the next couple of months and report the scheduled dates to your District Deputy, so he can report it to the State to be placed on the calendar. Let your District Deputy Know your dates ASAP! Thank You to those councils who have already submitted their Membership Drive info to their District Deputy!
The upcoming Fish Fry’s are a perfect time to be “Fishers of Men” and hold a drive during the event to invite a Catholic Man to help out and JOIN the Order!
As the saying goes “Many hands make light work!”
EVERYONE – KNIGHTS and ALL Councils should be Inviting men to Join Us! – As “Fishers of Men”!
FISHERS of MEN - Inviting and Bringing Men into the Order to Join Us!
REMEMBER:
It’s not about a number.
It’s not about a reward.
It’s about mission. It’s about obligation.
Every Catholic man deserves what you and I have.
Catholic men are waiting. They are waiting to be invited. Just ASK!
During the Fish Fry’s, did you invite and give a Catholic man the gift of KNIGHTHOOD!
Please use the following link in English, https://www.kofc.org/secure/en/join/join-kofc.html
Join online for free!
As we continue to celebrate Blessed Michael J. McGivney's Beatification, please enter the Promo Code BLESSEDMCGIVNEY to join online for free. *
STATE CONVENTION: (April 25th – 27th, 2025) - French Lick Resort
Please see the information in the letters going out for this years Annual Meeting of the Indiana State Council that will be held at the French Lick Resort. EVERYONE is Invited! ALL Knights and their wives! Check the State website as updates and information will be posted on our website.
Please contact the State Convention Chairman, State Secretary Bob Zielinski – StateSecretary@IndianaKofC.org if you need State Convention information or didn’t receive the letters.
Delegate/Alternate forms must be submitted to the State Secretary by the due date of April 4th.
We ask each council in the State to Support a Seminarian to attend the State Convention for $125 for each Seminarian. With the convention location near St. Meinrad Seminary, we are hoping to have the seminarians attend, but they will only be able to attend with your support of a donation.
Please send your Vocations Dinner support checks to the State Secretary, Bob Zielinski, made out to “Indiana State Council” and in the memo line write “Vocations Dinner Donation”.
Additionally, don’t forget to bring your councils Annual SOS donation check with the SOS form to the State Convention. The SOS Donation box will be located near the Registration and Gibault Raffle Tables.
Every Council in the State is a member of the State Council, so it is the duty of each council as a member of the State Council to be present at the Annual Meeting of the State Council!
It is recommended for the Grand Knight and Past Grand Knight to be Delegates, but any 3rd degree Knight in good standing may register and attend. EVERYONE is Required to register, including the wives, to attend the events, activities, meals, or meetings, due to the costs of the event facility.
The Financial Secretaries will also be meeting during this event, so make sure to send your Financial Secretary to pick up valuable information working with the other Financial Secretaries throughout the state who will be present.
Remember to bring your Council / Assembly Banners with stand to help decorate the Chamber!
Fraternal Leadership Advisory
Grand Knights, Financial Secretaries, Council Officers, and District Deputies, along with anyone involved in council events, are YOU receiving the Fraternal Leadership Advisory from Supreme??? If not, you can sign up at https://www.kofc.org/en/news-room/fraternal-leader-advisory/index.html and it will help guide you with current and future events and the information needed.
GIBAULT RAFFLE TICKETS!
Don’t forget to sell ALL of the Gibault Raffle Tickets that your council received and bring the sold tickets to the State Convention – Gibault Raffle Drawing will be at the Saturday Banquet, April 26, 2025.
Please contact our State Gibault Chairman, Dave DeKoninck, gibaultenvoy@indianakofc.org, if you need further information or additional tickets.
Gibault Fundraiser
We were informed of a Gibault Fundraiser – FRIDAY, APRIL 11TH, 2025: GIBAULT BOYS' BASKETBALL plays RESOURCE at MARIAN UNIVERSITY!
The game at the Marian University facility is an opportunity for the children at these facilities to participate in a really fun event, along with helping raise critical funds for these high-impact organizations.
Everyone is invited to attend – All proceeds benefit Gibault and Resource – Hosted by Knights of Columbus, Council 12387
“Gibault Children’s Services vs. Resource Treatment Center All Star Basketball Game”
at Marion College – hosted by K of C Council #12387
Contact, Deputy Grand Knight Keenan Hauke at 317-452-2083 for more information
For tickets ($10 each), scan the QR code below:
Disaster Relief – Hurricanes Response
Bill McDonald, our State Disaster Relief Chairman is continuing to request the needed donations to support the disaster response team’s efforts to help with recovery for natural disaster damage affected areas.
To donate, please submit your donation check to Charity Fund Inc. made payable to Indiana State Council and mail to CFI Board Treasurer, PSD Paul Zielinski, 4974 Roxbury Ct.
Pittsboro, IN 46167 and “Disaster Response” in the Memo line.
FORMS
State: https://indianakofc.org/Resources/Forms/Indiana-Council-Forms
Supreme: https://www.kofc.org/en/for-members/resources/council-forms.html
It's important to make sure all forms emailed are submitted in the required PDF format according to the State Program Guide. Forms submitted in other formats JPG, GIF, or PNG might not be accepted and could cause processing delays. If you need any help with converting files or have other questions, contact your District Deputy or the State Trainer, Mike Kovacs (trainer@indianakofc.org) or State IT-Admin, Roger Reuss (itadmin@indianakofc.org)!
To All Councils, Assemblies, and Brother Knights:
Thank you for your continued hard work and dedication. We look forward to collaborating with you throughout the year. Your actions, deeds, and service exemplify Christ’s teachings and help us grow in faith and charity. As Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly said, “Striving to be first in Faith and Charity will point the world to Jesus Christ.” “We are MEN on a MISSION!” - A Mission from God!
The 2024-25 State Team of Officers, Chairmen & Directors, and District Deputies are eager to serve and work together to advance our mission. Contact us if you need assistance or information or would like to make a difference by joining our State Council Team. https://indianakofc.org/Contact-Us/State-Officers
Vivat Jesus and God Bless!
Vivat Jesus and God Bless!
Gil Spisak
Indiana State Council - Knights of Columbus
State Deputy
statedeputy@indianakofc.org
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