Please read, from KofC Supreme: Changes to Council Leadership and Inactive Insurance Members

There are significant changes being implemented to the council leadership structure and the administration of Inactive Insurance members. A summary of these changes is below. You are strongly encouraged to register for the November 19, 2026 webinar where these topics will be discussed in more detail. Register now and watch on demand after November 19. You can also access a FAQ document here.

These changes will dramatically reduce council paperwork and bureaucracy, but your attention to the timeline is needed to ensure a smooth transition. Please monitor the monthly Fraternal Leader Advisory for important updates.

FINANCIAL SECRETARY CHANGES

At the recent Supreme Council Meeting held August 4-6, 2026, the delegates passed Resolution 352 which changed the Financial Secretary position from a 3-year appointment to an annual election. This will take effect with council officer elections for the 2027-2028 Fraternal Year.

Pursuant to this change, regardless of appointment date, all Financial Secretaries’ appointed terms will end June 30, 2027.

Additionally, under their authority as noted in Section 128, the Board of Directors voted to discontinue the issuance of annual Financial Secretary Award checks. Final checks will be mailed in January 2027 to those Financial Secretaries that have requested this compensation. Note: There are no changes to local council compensation rules as contained in their By-Laws.

Should the necessity arise to change/replace a currently serving Financial Secretary prior to the 2027-2028 council elections, please use the existing Financial Secretary Nomination (Form 103) and Financial Secretary Application (Form 101) or email changes to .

COUNCIL LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE CHANGES

At the recent Supreme Council Meeting held August 4-6, 2026, the delegates passed Resolution 351 which changed the Council Officers and Service Program Personnel. These changes will be implemented upon the election of the Council Officers for the 2027-2028 Fraternal Year.

The elected positions will be: Grand Knight, Deputy Grand Knight, Recorder, Financial Secretary, Treasurer, Advocate, Warden, and one Trustee. The appointed positions will be Chaplain, Membership Director, Program Director, and the Evangelization & Faith Formation (EFF) Director. Additional roles may be appointed annually by the Grand Knight based on the needs of the council; however, these additional roles do not need to be reported to the Supreme Council.

INACTIVE INSURANCE MEMBER CHANGES

Inactive Insurance Members are members that have been Suspended for Non-Payment of dues or Withdrew from the Order but continue to maintain active insurance products with the Order. They are listed on council rosters as member type “N”. The Board of Directors recently voted to move all Inactive Insurance Members to Jurisdiction Council Divisions.

This will provide immediate administrative relief to Financial Secretaries. No action is required by local councils. The Supreme Council will process these transfers in the coming months, with the goal of having all Inactive Insurance Members moved from local councils to Jurisdiction Council Divisions by April 1.

Please email any questions to .

The Fraternal Mission Team