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Educational Series (October 2020)

State Deputy Mark Borytsky welcomes viewers to the Educational Series Videos. State Deputy Borytsky also explains why the videos were created.


Nebraska Knights of Columbus First Lady Audrey Borytsky talks about what the Knights of Columbus do and why you should join the Knights of Columbus.


State Ceremonials Chairman Larry Reed (PSD) discusses ceremonials and required paperwork.


Associate State Program Director presents the Community programs and activities.


Council Involvement techniques and strategies presented by Regional Growth Director Dave Weidel.


E-Membership process explained by Regional Growth Director Rod Hofschulte (PSD).


Faith In Action programs explained by State Program Director Don Hypse.


Faith programs and ideas presented by Faith Directors Mark and Julie Main.


State Membership Director Kevin Ostdiek discusses the Form 450, why its needed, who fills it out, and how to fill it out.


Foundation Advisors Dan Wells and Don Ferneding (PSD, FDM) talk about the McGivney Foundation, how it works and how to request funds.


Financial Secretaries CoChairmen Mike Vaughn and Mitch O'Neill discuss important topics for Financial Secretaries including forms, Member Management, and audits.


A presentation about the Fourth Degree, including information about awards and forms, by District Master Richard Lowery (PSD).


A brief overview of the Fraternal Year, including programs and reports, by State Program Director Don Hypse.


State Deputy Mark Borytsky discusses the flow of information in the Knights of Columbus, from the Supreme Office to the State and from the State to the Councils.


General Agent Neil Pfeifer talks about the role of the Insurance Agent in the Council and in the family.


A general overview of legal information presented by Executive Secretary Ray Guggenberger on behalf of State Advocate Jim Korth.


State Life Couple Mike Conrad (FSD, PSD) and Mary Conrad talk about the different Supreme and State Life programs in the Knights of Columbus.


Membership isn't just about recruitment, its about recruiting to retain members. Regional Growth Director Rod Hofschulte (PSD) talks about best practices to retain your members after they have joined your council.


State Membership Director Kevin Ostdiek discusses the role of the Membership Director and the importance of a year round membership and recruitment plan.


Executive Secretary Ray Guggenberger talks about required reports, both State and Supreme, including general rules and due dates.


What is the Star Council Award and why should your council strive to attain this award? State Program Director Don Hypse explains it all in this video.


Who and what is a State Advisor? What is their role in the Nebraska Knights of Columbus? State Advisor Mike Conrad (FSD, PSD) explains his position and how he can help the State and Councils.


State Warden Mike Schaeffer talks about regulations and procedures for the State Lottery (held during the Annual State Convention in April) as well as why it is important to participate and the good the State Lottery has done across the State.


State Program Director Don Hypse dives deeper into Supreme Forms that Councils need to submit including where to find them, how to fill them out, and how to submit them.


District Master Richard Lowery (PSD) provides information on several different platforms to host virtual meetings so that Councils can stay in contact with members and continue to host meetings even when getting together is difficult.


Vocations Chairman Rod Hofschulte (PSD) talks about State and Supreme Vocations Programs and the importance in promoting vocations as members of the Knights of Columbus.


A quick overview of Youth activities across the State presented by State Program Director Don Hypse (on behalf of Youth Chairman Peter Peil).


State Deputy Mark Borytsky provides his closing remarks regarding the Educational Series Videos as well as a 'Thank You' to the staff and Council, District, and State leadership.