Family of the Month/Year Committee

Chariman: SK Roy Lanny White

Promote and support the development of strong and vibrant families. Each month, the council Family of the Month committee selects one parish family that models Christian family values and visibly lives them every day. Each council establishes a committee to recognize a deserving Family of the Month and Family of the Year with potential for recognition on the international level. Once a year, each participating council also selects one of the previous twelve Family of the Month winners to represent the council/parish as the potential international Family of the Year. The Knights of Columbus Family of the Year is chosen by the Supreme Council and recognized each year at the annual Supreme Convention. Information from Supreme for this committee:

• • Participate in the Order’s “Family of the Month” and “Family of the Year” programs, honoring council families who exemplify the values taught by our Church and our Order. Full details on the pro- gram are provided in the Family of the Month booklet (#1993) provided to each council in its annual “Surge . . . with Service” kit. Certificates for presentation to your monthly winners (#1843, E, F, S-25¢) and your “Family of the Year” (#1843A, E, F, S-25¢) are available through the Supply Department.
• Provide additional recognition to your “Family of the Month/Year” recipients in several ways. Contact broadcast stations in the area, particularly diocesan radio and television stations, and ask them to consider making announcements recognizing “Family of the Month/Year.” Post a sign on the front lawn of “Family of the Month/Year” recipients to let the community know that they have earned this honor.