Tennessee K of C Ceremonials 2017 Thanks for Continuous Improvement!

Outline 2016 Highlights – Lessons Learned What can be done to improve? 2017 Schedule – Policies, planning, execution Responsibilities - GKs, DDs, Teams, Officers Emphasis Areas – Honorees, Scheduling, Protocol Questions - Answers

2016 Highlights & Lessons Learned Ten Knighthood Degrees in past calendar year Highlights - Excellent team prep, DD/GK/Team Communication, improving coordination LL -Scheduling must be solid at least one month in advance to support State, Supreme and long distance travelers. Ensure honoree identified two weeks prior. State policy – post Knighthood degree dates and locations six months in advance; confirm times six weeks in advance State calendar updated; will send out email queries to confirm dates, times and readiness

What Can Be Done to Improve? DD Inputs Needed 1) How to handle certificates? 2) ? 3) ?

2017 Knighthood and Potential Patriotic Ceremonials Planning Calendar Region Date DD/POC Team Lead Host Council/Location 4th Degree Supported West -Memphis 21-Jan-17 D. Zwissler M. Rominski 15936/Ascension Jan 18 Memphis? Mid-Brentwood 28-Jan-17 J. Woods M. Wiedemer 15234/Brentwood 11 Mar17 Murfeesboro East-Bristol 18-Feb-17 D. Brown M. Wills 6695/Bristol 22 Apr 17 Lenoir City Reserved 25-Feb-17 East-Knoxville 25-Mar-17 E. Pelton T. Staller 6099/Chattanooga 13 May 17 Chattanoog TBD May 17 TBD Jun 17 TBD Aug 17 Wills/Staller Oct 17 Morristown? Mid-Clarksville TBD Sep 17 Nov 17 Clarksville? TBD Oct 17 East-Chattanooga TBD Jan 18 Mar 18 Chattanooga? Mid-Nashville TBD Feb 18 Apr 18 Nashville? TBD Mar 18 May 18 Knoxville?

Responsibilities / Goals / Thresholds GKs Responsibilities: Schedule, coordinate candidates for Admission degree ceremonies. Form Admission degree teams. Goal: Schedule, coordinate Admission degrees monthly; Cancel as necessary. Threshold: Candidates to monthly Admission degree in district. DD Responsibilities: Certify Admission degree teams; form Formation degree teams; schedule, coordinate Formation degrees; Goal: Monthly Formation degrees in district. Threshold: Formation degree ceremony in district every quarter.

Responsibilities / Goals / Thresholds (cont’d) Ceremonial Director Responsibilities: Form Knighthood degree teams; schedule, coordinate Knighthood degrees. Certify Formation degree teams. Goal: Monthly Knighthood degree ceremonies. Threshold: Ten Knighthood degrees per year to support five annual Patriotic degree ceremonies. State Deputy Responsibilities: Certify Formation and Knighthood degree teams; attend Knighthood and Patriotic degree ceremonies. State District Master Responsibilities: Certify Patriotic degree teams/members; schedule, coordinate and lead Patriotic degree ceremonies

2017 Look Ahead/Emphasis Scheduling – Communicate and coordinate! Complete tentative Knighthood degree schedule today! Place Formation degree dates on State website!! Patriotic Degree schedule: 2016 – Firm - Sep 17 (Memphis); Nov 5 (Murfreesboro). 2017 – Mar 11 (East); Mar 4 (West); Mar 11 (Middle); Apr 22 (East); May 13 (Middle). Middle Tennessee Patriotic degree team still needs a volunteer for one position. Sir Knights see Mike Porter or Mike Wiedemer to join the team!!! Dress for the event: Patriotic Degree - Tux for candidates, team and observers. Knighthood Degree – Coat and Tie for candidates, team and observers

2017 Look Ahead/Emphasis (cont’d) MEMBERSHIP ADMISSION DEGREE – Schedule an Admission degree associated with your October 2016 recruitment initiative. Here are a couple of potential different pitches for your bulletin or Mass announcements. Did you know that the Knights of Columbus principle mission is charity? Ask your Grand Knight about the international, national, regional and local charitable programs that they support and become a part of this great organization! Did you know that the highest rated and best value life insurance in the world is sold by the Knights of Columbus? Ask your Grand Knight about other benefits of being a Knight as well! Did you know that the Knights of Columbus supports your parish in multiple ways? Ask your Grand Knight about how you and your parish benefit from members of the K of C brotherhood?

Questions? Now……. Later……Mike Wiedemer 931 308-1923; wiedemerm@gmail.com