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1. Membership and ProgramsPanel Discussion 2008 District Deputy
Fall Meeting
December 6 & 7 Worthy State Deputy, Secretary, Treasurer, Advocate, Warden, District Deputies, Directors, Coordinators and brothers,
Yesterday we set aside a couple of hours to identify issues of concern within our Diocesan Districts. Today, in the span of a single hour the state officers will attempt to address each of these high value issues with constructive and positive answers. Worthy State Deputy, Secretary, Treasurer, Advocate, Warden, District Deputies, Directors, Coordinators and brothers,
Yesterday we set aside a couple of hours to identify issues of concern within our Diocesan Districts. Today, in the span of a single hour the state officers will attempt to address each of these high value issues with constructive and positive answers.
2. Topics to Consider Program
Membership
DD As I worked into the night, the subjects seemed to fall into one of the following main categories. To expedite these answers to the maximum in the allowable time, I will ask the State Deputy to assist me in inviting the best State officer to answer specific topics. If you have value to add to these answers or questions we are going to try to include them however, I must warn you that there are many topics to cover in the few minutes that we have.As I worked into the night, the subjects seemed to fall into one of the following main categories. To expedite these answers to the maximum in the allowable time, I will ask the State Deputy to assist me in inviting the best State officer to answer specific topics. If you have value to add to these answers or questions we are going to try to include them however, I must warn you that there are many topics to cover in the few minutes that we have.
3. Program Topics Resolution 302 Clarification
Missing Supreme Awards?
Contact Bob Halaska
Forms On Line
What’s Available
Where is it?
Ask yourself for a change of heart
Not how will this program affect me but rather
How will I have a positive affect on my brothers To start the process we will start with these Program Topics and I will first ask the State Advocate to explain the Resolution 302
Individual contributions sent directly to Supreme will not apply to the Council Assessment.
Ask individuals to contribute to the Council to submit for assessment.
If anyone needs help getting their Supreme award, I’m here to help
Tim Genthe will you help with Forms On Line?
Bob Halaska: Be positive and up beat in every thing you do. Ask yourself for a change of heart and take charge of the work presented to you.To start the process we will start with these Program Topics and I will first ask the State Advocate to explain the Resolution 302
Individual contributions sent directly to Supreme will not apply to the Council Assessment.
Ask individuals to contribute to the Council to submit for assessment.
If anyone needs help getting their Supreme award, I’m here to help
Tim Genthe will you help with Forms On Line?
Bob Halaska: Be positive and up beat in every thing you do. Ask yourself for a change of heart and take charge of the work presented to you.
4. Membership Topics Scheduling of Degrees to:
Milwaukee = Richard Taddey
Madison = Mel Feit
Green Bay = Dave Hallada
La Crosse = Max Bachhuber
Superior = Dr. Tom Rudolph
Exemplify ASAP
Use a “Decoy” with a single candidate
Scheduled degrees with out candidates become practices.
Promote Shining Armor Award & Golden Knight
Promote as a “Family Organization”
Retention begins with the 1st Degree!
Worthy State Deputy would you assign a spokes person for the first subject on the membership list?
Coordinator inform other DD’s and Insurance Agents to not put off or hold back candidates. Worthy State Deputy would you assign a spokes person for the first subject on the membership list?
Coordinator inform other DD’s and Insurance Agents to not put off or hold back candidates.
5. Membership Topics Every Council to have a prospect list
Sources of List
Parish Roster/Pictorial Directory
RCIA
Senior Round-Up/Confirmation
Copy of prospect list to Field Agent
6. Membership Topics State will look into new member welcome letter.
New Members bring New Ideas
Try Something Again
Try Something New
7. DD Topics The DD’s role is to Advise the GK
Hold District wide events and Joint District Events
Use meeting attendance as a district wide monthly competition – the proposer should bring the new member to the first years meetings.
Installation of Council Officers with Family & Guests
DD to provide “New Member Information Packet @ 1st Degree
Mentoring is a solution to training & Motivation
Recruit your replacement (Warden) & train
Long time Grand Knights are a bad sign!
8. DD Issues Protocol
Well run meetings leave a good impression
Conduct and respect affects retention
Be Pro-active:
Identify & contact members behind on dues
Have a council assignment (need) for them planned
Promote our Annuities, Life & Long Term Care Insurance
Redistricting Recommendations
Deadlines – when’s it due?
Identify Councils with need for State Leadership Team
Resolutions:
Life Membership
Reserve Funds invested with Supreme
IRS Form 990N
Consider the Circle of Honor Award as your guide!