Ken Martinek - Charities Director
Charity Goals for 2024-25
Newman Apostolate Program - $5.00 per active member
Intellectual Disabilities Drive - Average of last 5 years, drop the High and Low, Add 2%
Vocations Support - $2.50 per active member
Pro-Life Charity - $1.10 per active member
General Assistance Fund - $1.10 per active member
• Charity Star Recognition Program
• Council Charity Ambassador Selection Form
• Charity Planning for the Fraternal Year
This Charity Planning Calendar will help you plan Charitable activities all through the fraternal year.
Is your Council a Charity Star?
We would like to recognize you and your Council for being a Charity Star this fraternal year!!!
Here is all you need to do:
Assign a Council Charity Ambassador (Use the online form at Illinoisknights.org, on the Main Charity Page) Charity Ambassador must be registered no later than February 29, 2025 to qualify.
A. Meet a Minimum of 3 of your Charity Goals (Newman, ID, General Assistance, Pro- Life and Vocations).
B. Meet 4 of your Council Charity Goals
C. Meet all 5 of your Council Charity Goals
The Council will earn 5 Charity Star Pins for distribution at the Grand Knights Discretion.
Councils must also be at least net 1 Positive in Membership, Safe Environment Compliant, and have submitted all their forms to be considered for any Award.
The Charity year, is July 1- June 30 each year. However, monies must be received at the State Office by March 31, 2025 to be considered for a convention award. All qualifying councils will have pins awarded at the 2025 State Convention.
D. District Deputies with 3 or more Councils earning Charity Star Status