Membership Goals - July

Worthy Brothers,

Today is Friday, July 12, 2013.  Have you planned to make your membership goal yet?

Idea #1 – Order-wide, almost half of the members we bring in are reduced by other members who leave.  You can make a difference by making sure that all of your members are invited to join in the works of the Order and of your Council.  Involved members tend to stay in the Knights while those who never participate often stop paying dues and are dropped.  Arrange to place new members on your Council phone tree and email list immediately.  Use the interest survey at the bottom of the form 100 to enroll them in one or more of your service committees.

Idea #2 - Mentoring - Set up a mentoring program in your Council and ask the Chancellor to follow-up with the mentors quarterly.  A simple plan for Mentoring would be to assign a Brother Knight (one with similar interests and profile) to each new recruit.  Younger Knights for young recruits, Brothers with families with new Knights with families, etc.  Their job is to communicate with the new member monthly by inviting him to meetings, activities, parish events, or simply to meet as friends.  Part of the mentoring process is to invite and escort your new Knight to Degree ceremonies.  Your goal would be to advance him to the 3^rd (or even the 4^th) Degree within a year.  This mentoring should continue for approximately one full year.

Please forward this and future Membership Monday messages to other Brother Knights.  Also, feel free to call or email me with your favorite membership ideas so Brothers across the State may benefit from your experiences.

Vivat Jesus!!

Ron Cacini

AZ State Membership Director

http://azknightsofcolumbus.org/

www.kofc12449.org

One Knight Per Council Per Month

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DECEMBER THEME: Keeping Christ in Christmas

Brothers ALL:

In keeping with the Spirit of Christmas during this holy time of the year, we want to share a reminder that “Christ is The Reason for the Season”. Brothers, we must continue to keep Christ in Christmas regardless of the distractions and challenges that we face in our everyday lives.

Pray that Jesus be the main focus of our daily lives, and with the strength that God provides through that prayer, we must continue to support our Church, the Clergy, and our fellow man. The Knights of Columbus is and will continue to be the right arm of the Church, and we must remain strong and diligent.

Gentlemen, have you brought in a new candidate to the Order in the last 45 days? In the last 60 days? In the last 90 days? There are thousands of Catholic men registered in our State, who are not Knights of Columbus. If we are not reaching out as God has intended us to do, and bring Catholic Men into the Knights of Columbus, we are not evangelizing.

Remember the simple strategy we spoke about, One Member, Per Council, Per Month.

I look forward to seeing you all at the Mid-Year meeting next week, and I pray that you and your families find the love, peace and joy during this Christmas Season.

I’ve attached some very useful guidelines offered by Supreme to keep the councils focused on Recruitment and Programs. Please share this information with your respective Councils.

Vivat Jesus!!

Ron Cacini

AZ State Membership Director

http://azknightsofcolumbus.org/

www.kofc12449.org

One Knight Per Council Per Month

2012-2013 Council Dec Action Plan.pdf

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DECEMBER THEME: Keeping Christ in Christmas

Brothers ALL:

In keeping with the Spirit of Christmas during this holy time of the year, we want to share a reminder that “Christ is The Reason for the Season”. Brothers, we must continue to keep Christ in Christmas regardless of the distractions and challenges that we face in our everyday lives.

Pray that Jesus be the main focus of our daily lives, and with the strength that God provides through that prayer, we must continue to support our Church, the Clergy, and our fellow man. The Knights of Columbus is and will continue to be the right arm of the Church, and we must remain strong and diligent.

Gentlemen, have you brought in a new candidate to the Order in the last 45 days? In the last 60 days? In the last 90 days? There are thousands of Catholic men registered in our State, who are not Knights of Columbus. If we are not reaching out as God has intended us to do, and bring Catholic Men into the Knights of Columbus, we are not evangelizing.

Remember the simple strategy we spoke about, One Member, Per Council, Per Month.

I look forward to seeing you all at the Mid-Year meeting next week, and I pray that you and your families find the love, peace and joy during this Christmas Season.

I’ve attached some very useful guidelines offered by Supreme to keep the councils focused on Recruitment and Programs. Please share this information with your respective Councils.

Vivat Jesus!!

Ron Cacini

AZ State Membership Director

http://azknightsofcolumbus.org/

www.kofc12449.org

One Knight Per Council Per Month

2012-2013 Council Dec Action Plan.pdf

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November - Giving Thanks and Sharing

Brother Knights ALL:

The month of November kicks off a special time of the year as we near the holiday of Thanksgiving Day.

We as Knights know that it is fitting to give thanks to Almighty God each and every day, and we just don’t reserve those thanks to once a year event.

Similarly the Knights of Columbus 365 initiative, which asks us to seek out candidates for Knighthood, is something we should do each and every day as well.

Have you asked someone to join the Knights? The charitable works of each council resonates as we help those in need. Why not share the great feeling we experience when we do those activities with others?

We ask God to bless you and your families.

Vivat Jesus!!

Ron Cacini

AZ State Membership Director

http://azknightsofcolumbus.org/

www.kofc12449.org

One Knight Per Council Per Month

2012-2013 Council Nov Action Plan.pdf

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November - Giving Thanks and Sharing

Brother Knights ALL:

The month of November kicks off a special time of the year as we near the holiday of Thanksgiving Day.

We as Knights know that it is fitting to give thanks to Almighty God each and every day, and we just don’t reserve those thanks to once a year event.

Similarly the Knights of Columbus 365 initiative, which asks us to seek out candidates for Knighthood, is something we should do each and every day as well.

Have you asked someone to join the Knights? The charitable works of each council resonates as we help those in need. Why not share the great feeling we experience when we do those activities with others?

We ask God to bless you and your families.

Vivat Jesus!!

Ron Cacini

AZ State Membership Director

http://azknightsofcolumbus.org/

www.kofc12449.org

One Knight Per Council Per Month

2012-2013 Council Nov Action Plan.pdf

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OCTOBER: Score a Touchdown ADD 6 New Members

Brothers ALL:

How many councils can score a touchdown? Yes, add SIX new members to their rosters this month?

We’re confident that with the team spirit that exists among the councils, this should be an achievable goal.

One of the reasons we’re asking the councils to focus on adding six members is because we have a challenge with retention. Brothers, we’re losing members for a couple of reasons. You know what the reasons are, I don’t need to reiterate those. For every member lost, we should be adding two. Ideally, we shouldn’t lose any, but situations happen.

We’ve spoken about the challenges our Catholic Faith is experiencing every day. Brothers, we must grow our Order.

Please find attached activities to help generate interest and enthusiasm to help drive Membership Growth as well as suggestions for Program Activities.

TIP: For those parishes that begin the Mass by greeting those around where they sit, look for a Knight’s Name Badge….. If you don’t see one, you may be looking at a potential New Member. Don’t forget, the easiest way to recruit a Knight is by asking. Don’t forget to wear your Council/Knight’s badges.

Vivat Jesus!!

Ron Cacini

AZ State Membership Director

http://azknightsofcolumbus.org/

www.kofc12449.org

One Knight Per Council Per Month

2012-2013 Council Oct Action Plan.pdf

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OCTOBER: Score a Touchdown ADD 6 New Members

Brothers ALL:

How many councils can score a touchdown? Yes, add SIX new members to their rosters this month?

We’re confident that with the team spirit that exists among the councils, this should be an achievable goal.

One of the reasons we’re asking the councils to focus on adding six members is because we have a challenge with retention. Brothers, we’re losing members for a couple of reasons. You know what the reasons are, I don’t need to reiterate those. For every member lost, we should be adding two. Ideally, we shouldn’t lose any, but situations happen.

We’ve spoken about the challenges our Catholic Faith is experiencing every day. Brothers, we must grow our Order.

Please find attached activities to help generate interest and enthusiasm to help drive Membership Growth as well as suggestions for Program Activities.

TIP: For those parishes that begin the Mass by greeting those around where they sit, look for a Knight’s Name Badge….. If you don’t see one, you may be looking at a potential New Member. Don’t forget, the easiest way to recruit a Knight is by asking. Don’t forget to wear your Council/Knight’s badges.

Vivat Jesus!!

Ron Cacini

AZ State Membership Director

http://azknightsofcolumbus.org/

www.kofc12449.org

One Knight Per Council Per Month

2012-2013 Council Oct Action Plan.pdf

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The Power of 1

This years theme for membership is the Power of 1.

1 Member per council per month. Arizona's goal is 1008. With 130+ councils, this should be achievable.

Below is a short video explaining the Power of 1.

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The Power of 1

This years theme for membership is the Power of 1.

1 Member per council per month. Arizona's goal is 1008. With 130+ councils, this should be achievable.

Below is a short video explaining the Power of 1.

[wpvideo HYD1fmoq]

Read More