Knights of Columbus

Council 10718

James F. Collins

Fraternal Benefits Advisor

james.collins@kofc.org

P. 772.546.9910

F. 772-546-9340

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AGENTS CORNER

Financial independence is something that we all strive for in our working years.  

Father McGivney’s vision was that when we are gone, we leave the people we love financially independent.  To do this requires a couple of things.  

1^st, you must have a sound plan.  2^nd, you must have someone you can trust to help put that plan in motion when you are gone.  

My primary role as your Knights of Columbus representative is to provide you and your family with this most important fraternal benefit.  When you are called to meet with me, please accept the offer so that I may become apprised of your wishes.  If you have declined a meeting and have since reconsidered, please feel free to call me at (772)546-9910.

Fraternally, Jim Collins, FIC 

Agents Corner

I recently read on our Supreme Web Site (KofC.org) a summation of our core principles given by Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson.  I thought this was worth sharing as a constant reminder of who we are, what we do, and why we do it.  This is something worth printing, posting it on the wall by your desk, and having a copy handy to share with a new prospect.

Our Principles

All the good works we do are informed by our four core principles:

Charity - Our Catholic faith teaches us to “Love thy neighbor as thyself.” Members of the Knights of Columbus show love for their neighbors by conducting food drives and donating the food to local soup kitchens and food pantries, by volunteering at Special Olympics, and by supporting, both spiritually and materially, mothers who choose life for their babies. Knights recognize that our mission, and our faith in God, compels us to action. There is no better way to experience love and compassion than by helping those in need, a call we answer every day.

Unity – None of us is as good as all of us. Members of the Knights of Columbus all know that – together – we can accomplish far more than any of us could individually. So we stick together…we support one another. That doesn’t mean that we always agree or that there is never a difference of opinion. It does mean that – as a Knight of Columbus – you can count on the support and encouragement of your brother Knights as you work to make life better in your parish and community.

Fraternity – The Venerable Michael J. McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus, in large part, to provide assistance to the widows and children left behind when the family breadwinner died – often prematurely. The Order’s top-rated insurance program continues to do this today, as do individual Knights, who last year gave more than 10 million hours of their time to assist sick and/or disabled members and their families. In the Knights of Columbus, we watch out for and take care of one another.

Patriotism – Members of the Knights of Columbus, be they Americans, Canadians, Mexicans, Cubans, Filipinos, Poles, or Dominicans, are patriotic citizens. We are proud of our devotion to God and country, and believe in standing up for both. Whether it’s in public or private, the Knights remind the world that Catholics support their nations and are amongst the greatest citizens.

Fraternally,

Jim Collins, FIC

Fraternal Benefits Advisor

(772) 546-9910