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As Knights of Columbus, we have always been interested in the development of strong, vibrant families. To support this philosophy and create an even greater awareness of our many fine Knights of Columbus families, the Supreme Council instituted the \u201cFamily of the Month\u201d program in 1978. Since that time, the \u201cFamily of the Month\u201d program has grown to be one of the Order\u2019s most successful programs.<\/p>\n To participate in the program, your council must first select a member and his family as the \u201cFamily of the Month\u201d using the guidelines explained below. Then, complete and submit the corresponding \u201cFamily of the Month\u201d report form (#10668).<\/a> A copy must be sent to the State Chairman by the 15th<\/sup> day of the following month.<\/p>\n On the 15th day of each month \u2014 from August through July \u2014 100 \u201cFamily of the Month\u201d reporting forms will be drawn at random from among all entries received at the Supreme Council office for the previous month. Each of the 100 selected families will receive a beautiful Holy Family gift, along with a personal letter of congratulations from our Supreme Knight. These items will be sent directly to the families at their home addresses.<\/p>\n Guidelines:<\/p>\n Each council should establish a committee charged with the responsibility of selecting a \u201cFamily of the Month\u201d each month. Set up guidelines to help your committee choose the most deserving council family for this honor. Listed below are some suggestions that may prove helpful to your committee.<\/p>\n Be sure your council honors the family chosen as \u201cFamily of the Month.\u201d Invite the entire family to a meeting to receive the council\u2019s \u201cFamily of the Month\u201d award. The Supreme Council office has a full-color \u201cFamily of the Month\u201d certificate(#1843<\/a>) available for presentation. The certificate is 8\u00bd\u201d x 11\u201d and may be obtained from the Supreme Council Supply Department. \u201cFamily of the Month\u201d certificate (#1843<\/a>)<\/p>\n Family of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n Each year, those councils participating in the \u201cFamily of the Month\u201d program should also select a \u201cFamily of the Year.\u201d<\/p>\n When selecting your council\u2019s \u201cFamily of the Year,\u201d follow guidelines similar to those used by the committee in choosing each \u201cFamily of the Month.\u201d Usually the \u201cFamily of the Year\u201d is chosen from those families named \u201cFamily of the Month\u201d in the preceding twelve months. Your judging committee should consider whether each family has continued to exemplify the traits of a solid Knights of Columbus family. Determine which council family stands above the rest in promotion of the principles of our Church and our Order. Which family can best be called the \u201cmodel\u201d family for all in the council to follow? In every aspect of service to the Church, community and council, as well as to each other, which family most deserves the title, \u201cFamily of the Year\u201d?<\/p>\n Your council\u2019s \u201cFamily of the Year\u201d should also receive a fitting tribute. To help you honor your \u201cFamily of the Year,\u201d the Supreme Council office makes available a full-color \u201cFamily of the Year\u201d certificate (#1843A<\/a>). The certificate measures 8\u00bd\u201d x 11\u201d and is signed by our Supreme Knight. Certificates are available from the Supreme Council Supply Department.<\/p>\n The California State Council will conduct a statewide \u201cFamily of the Year\u201d competition. The Supreme Council\u2019s \u201cInternational Family of the Year\u201d will be chosen from among the state and provincial winners. Once your council selects a \u201cFamily of the Year,\u201d use the \u201cFamily of the Year\u201d Entry Form (#10680<\/a>) to enter that family into the California State Council competition. The nominations must be received by the State Chairman no later than June 1. Be sure to choose and enter your council winner in time for the California State Council competition.<\/p>\n James E. Hart, Chairman Family of the Month As Knights of Columbus, we have always been interested in the development of strong, vibrant families. 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