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Bobb Mahrer DIRECTOR

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL. MEMBERSHIP. “I Am My Brother’s Keeper”. Bobb Mahrer DIRECTOR. 2011 - 2012. 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP. 1. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL. MEMBERSHIP. www.mahrer.us Membership Presentations

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Bobb Mahrer DIRECTOR

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  1. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP “I Am My Brother’s Keeper” Bobb Mahrer DIRECTOR 2011 - 2012 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 1

  2. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP • www.mahrer.us • Membership • Presentations • Membership Forms • Education and Training This presentation can be found at: www.tkofc.org 2 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 2

  3. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP TEAM MEMBERSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RECRUITMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MEMBERSHIP 365 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ALL COUNCILS ACTIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COLLEGE COUNCILS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CEREMONIALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RETENTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AUSTIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BROWNSVILLE / CORPUS CHRISTI / LAREDO . . DALLAS / FORT WORTH / TYLER . . . . . . . . . . . . . AMARILLO / EL PASO / LUBBOCK / SAN ANGELO GALVESTON-HOUSTON / BEAUMONT . . . . . . SAN ANTONIO / VICTORIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bobb Mahrer Brad Meyer Rich Moken Mike Gallagher Tony Gutierrez Clarence Fey Ed Glisky* Larry Ermis* Patricio Sanchez Vincent Tunzi George Huseman Joe Suchecki Ricardo Moreno* 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 3

  4. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP YEEEEEEEEEEEEE HAAAAAAAAAAAA WE DID IT !!! THANK YOU !!! 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 4

  5. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP • ACCOMPLISHMENTS - Year in Review • We won the Membership World Series • WE BEAT CALIFORNIA !!! • WE BEAT NEW YORK !!! • We Gained our 95,000th Member • We won Membership Racing Series • WE BEAT CALIFORNIA !!! • We set a new Recruitment Record for June • We set a new Recruitment Record for 1st Year SD • We met Supreme Goal & gained Circle of Honor • WE BEAT CALIFORNIA !!! TEXAS is #1 If you’re not the lead dog, the view never changes. 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 5

  6. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP 2010-2011 Texas Membership Report by Diocese Source: Supreme Council Report 07/01/2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 6

  7. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP 2010-2011 Texas Membership Report by Diocese Source: Supreme Council Report 07/01/2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 7

  8. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP NEW SUPREME THEME 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 8

  9. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP 1 NEW SUPREME GOAL MEMBERSHIP 365 1 new member from every council every month 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 9

  10. Knights of Columbus MEMBERSHIP Experience of a Lifetime KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT GOAL for 2011-2012 New State Goal 5,400 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 10

  11. Knights of Columbus MEMBERSHIP Experience of a Lifetime KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP • Membership Awards • Individual Recruiter Awards • Ceremonial Awards • Council Awards • District Awards • Agency Awards • Assembly Awards • Special Incentives for Individual Recruiters • Special Incentives for Councils and DDs Refer to Star Guide for details 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 11

  12. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL RECRUITMENT It’s not about the numbers • Why recruit ??? • Need for more resources to: • Protect the sanctity of Life • Protect the tradition of Marriage • Protect the nucleus of the Family • Provide Charity • Support Catholic Education • Defend “One Nation Under God” • Provide immediate assistance during disaster 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 12

  13. Knights of Columbus MEMBERSHIP Experience of a Lifetime KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL RECRUITMENT • Recruitment GOAL • Set new recruitment record of 5,400 • Surpass 96,000 and 97,000 members • Inform Quebec … they are next … • SHOW NO MERCY !!! • Near Future Goals • Become the #1 jurisdiction in NORTH AMERICA 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 13

  14. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL RECRUITMENT Recruitment Goals for 2011-2012 by Diocesan Deputy 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 14

  15. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL RECRUITMENT • Recruitment PLAN • Assign an assistant diocesan deputy in each diocese • Membership Recruitment • First Degrees • Forms (100, 450, etc.) • Implement Membership 365 • 1 new member from each council every month • Every district “recruitment active” every month • Schedule 1 diocesan-wide First Degree each Qtr. 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 15

  16. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL RECRUITMENT • Recruitment INCENTIVE • The BIG 555 DEAL – Jul / Aug / Sep • JULY • 5 Fridays • 5 Saturdays • 5 Sundays • AUGUST • 5 Mondays • 5 Tuesdays • 5 Wednesdays • SEPTEMBER • 5 Thursdays • 5 Fridays 555 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 16

  17. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL RECRUITMENT • Recruitment INCENTIVE (1Q) • The BIG 555 DEAL - Council • Any council that meets or exceeds their annual recruitment goal will receive a KofC License Plate • Must show a positive net gain at the end of Quarter • Plate may go to the GK or any member of the council 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 17

  18. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL RECRUITMENT • Recruitment INCENTIVE • Recruitment BADGE for individual recruiters • Silver Badge (3 or more new members) • Gold Badge (5 or more new members) • Recruiters are validated through Supreme Council VIP list • Badges are provided to District Deputies for presentation 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 18

  19. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL RECRUITMENT • Recruitment APPROACH 5-5-5 • Top 5 Recruitment Approaches • Is your husband interested in joining the Knights? • Did you know (name) is a member of the Knights? • Have you heard of the Knights and what they do? • Do you know about the Knights in your parish? • Would you be interested in joining the Knights? 555 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 19

  20. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL RECRUITMENT • Recruitment APPROACH 5-5-5 • Top 5 Excuses Given • It’s just a bunch of old guys. • Maybe later when my children are older. • I am way too busy. • I don’t attend church regularly. • I am not a Catholic. 555 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 20

  21. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL RECRUITMENT • Recruitment APPROACH 5-5-5 • Top 5 Reasons to Submit the Form 100 • A new member is not officially a member until Supreme has received and processed his application. • The council becomes recruitment “active”. • Council gets closer to meeting its membership goal and Star Council Award. • Recruiter gets closer to earning recruitment awards. • State Council gets closer to its 9x,000 member. 555 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 21

  22. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL RECRUITMENT • Recruitment ADMISSIONS PROCESS • Present application to Grand Knight • File the application with the Financial Secretary • Notify the Field Agent • Refer application to the Application Committee • Referred by GK • Committee should consist of 7 members • Referral should be within 5 days • Interview applicant and submit report to GK • Complete within 10 days 555 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 22

  23. MEMBERSHIP 365 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP 365 • Plan a Recruitment Course • Schedule a date with the pastor • Ask the pastor for a ... • Pulpit announcement • Bulletin announcement • “Father Wants You” letter • Order recruitment materials from Supreme • Posters – Pamphlets – Prospect Cards – CD’s • Form 100’s 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 23

  24. MEMBERSHIP 365 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP 365 • Plan a Recruitment Course … continued • Schedule recruitment drives after each mass • Utilize members and their wives • Utilize General Agents and Field Agents • Set up presentation table • Highlight council activities and awards • Invite all prospects and their families to Council and Family events • Add all prospects to: • Council Newsletter mailing list • Email list • Phone calling tree 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 24

  25. MEMBERSHIP 365 Knights of Columbus MEMBERSHIP Experience of a Lifetime KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP 365 • Plan a Recruitment Course … continued • Involve prospects in all projects as if they were already a Knight • Plan a First Degree • Personally bring candidate to the First Degree 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 25

  26. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP 365 • Use “Father Wants You” Letter • Solicit support from pastor • Allows the pastor to be involved • Provides effective way to communicate • Insert announcement into church bulletin • Send letter, email, fax, etc. • Solicit list of new parishioners from pastor • Compare council roster with parish roster • Send letter to prospects and former members 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 26

  27. MEMBERSHIP 365 Knights of Columbus MEMBERSHIP Experience of a Lifetime KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP 365 • Utilize Supreme Recruitment Materials • Pamphlets • Videos • Posters • Flyers 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 27

  28. Knights of Columbus MEMBERSHIP Experience of a Lifetime KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL ALL COUNCILS ACTIVE 2010-2011 Texas Membership Report All Councils Active Source: Supreme Council Report 07/01/2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 28

  29. Knights of Columbus MEMBERSHIP Experience of a Lifetime KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL ALL COUNCILS ACTIVE 2010-2011 Texas Membership Report All Councils Active Source: Supreme Council Report 07/01/2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 29

  30. Knights of Columbus MEMBERSHIP Experience of a Lifetime KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL ALL COUNCILS ACTIVE • All Councils Active • Suggested Solutions • Appoint a Membership Chairman in each council • Plan a First Degree each month in the district • Follow-up on Form 100’s to Supreme • Target those councils that are not recruitment active 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 30

  31. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL COLLEGE COUNCILS Total Gain = 149 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 31

  32. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL COLLEGE COUNCILS • TSC College Knights Conference - May 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 32

  33. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL RETENTION • Membership Retention The objective is Retention not Suspension (A separate Retention presentation is available at www.mahrer.us) If Suspension is necessary, follow the rules and use the “Texas Proper Billing Procedures” Procedures are available in the Membership section of the Star Guide 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 33

  34. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL RETENTION • Membership Retention - Suspension • Two Forms are Required (1 of 2) • Form 1845 – Notice of Intend to Suspend 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 34

  35. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL RETENTION • Membership Retention - Suspension • Two Forms are Required (2 of 2) • Form TX-1845-A – Texas Membership Conservation Form Rev July 2011 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 35

  36. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL RETENTION • Reasons Suspensions are Declined • Form 365 did not name Retention Chairman • No personal contact was made or attempted by council • Texas Proper Billing Procedures were not followed • Two consecutive council audits were not filed • Council has incomplete audits • Audits show no members in arrears • Council is suspended • District Deputy did not receive forms (1845 & TX-1845A) • State Retention Chairman did not receive forms • Forms are incomplete (signatures missing, etc.) • FS was listed at Retention Chairman • Members with less than 1 year in membership 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 36

  37. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL CEREMONIALS • First Degrees • a. Incentives and Awards for hosting a degree • - Refer to “Star Guide” • b. Submit Form 450-NC to maintain eligibility for awards • - Form may be submitted on-line • - Form may be submitted via email • - Supreme Council: ceremonials@kofc.org • - State Council: cfey@swbell.net • - New Form 450-Cmay be submitted by the GK or FS 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 37

  38. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS STATE COUNCIL CEREMONIALS • First Degrees …continued • c. Reading of parts is now allowed • - CD provides recording of Chancellor and DGK • d. New Star Council Requirements / Provisions • - council must conduct or participate in at least four first degrees during Fraternal Year • - degree team may be from the district or another council • - Grand Knight may order Ceremonial books from Supreme • e. Team Certification • - team cannot be certified unless parts are memorized • - only the District Deputy can certify a team 2011 DIOCESAN SUMMER CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP 38

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