Membership We are here to learn about recruiting new members, we are going to teach you about recruiting.

In Sales you need to have A basic knowledge of the product. Why Ask Yourself First ? In Sales you need to have A basic knowledge of the product. In our council the product is our organization, the works we do, not only as a council but as a whole. Having knowledge of ones own council is easy but remember we are part of a whole.

Use the form on the next slide to help gain Knowledge about the order as a whole. Use your own experiences with your councils for knowledge about Our order.

Reviewing the ask yourself first helps you learn about the whole.

Where to Recruit Council Events CHURCH Family RCIA Candidates Grandfather Council Events Breakfast Events RCIA Ladies, Husbands, & Sons Uncles MI/Tootsie Roll Drive RCIA Male Sponsors Step Father Habitat for Humanity Projects RCIA Coordinators Step Sons Barbeques Alter Server Parent Sons Mass New Baptism Parent Cousins Fish Fries New Parishioners Baptismal Sponsors Mothers Day Events Former KC Members Confirmation Sponsor Holiday Socials Deacons Weddings Alter Server Recognition Priests Recognition Events Sporting Events Ushers Birthday Parties Special Olympics Maintenance Personnel Graduation Parties Funerals/Funeral Dinners Male Teachers & Principals Son-in-Law Parades Lay Ministers Father-in-Law After Mass Readers Godparents Coffee & Donuts Festivals / Picnics Reunions Welcome Sunday Display Committees Grounds Cleaning Recognition Dinners Socials Church Cleaning  

Where to Recruit Employment Community Schools High School Graduates Physicians Employment Bosses Technical School Attendees Dentist Managers College Students / Graduates Veterinary Co-Workers Baccalaureates Business Owners Support Personnel Teachers / Professors Volunteers Maintenance Personnel Deans Firemen Drivers Support Personnel / Admin. Policemen Delivery Personnel School Bus Drivers EMT/Paramedics Technical Support Neighbors Training Support Volunteer Sports Coaches Rotary Security Personnel Parents Lyons   Referees Administrators Grounds Personnel Maint. Personnel

One On One Recruiting

One On One recruiting Where it works Everywhere How it works Identify a non member Start conversation Explain who we are Basic sells techniques.

What we do We live Our Faith Support our church Help widows and orphans Tell about our programs We start our meeting with a prayer , we pray before meals , we practice the first principle of the order Charity. When others were turning against Our Priest we were there to support them. When Father needs something done at the church he turns to the Knights. We have many examples of how we support Our Church. We started by helping widows and orphans. Here are some examples of Our programs.

Holy Cross Children Services Some Examples Pray the Rosary Food drive Holy Cross Children Services Youth programs Tootsie roll drive These are some of the programs but its just the tip of the iceberg.

Imagine your council is a car The engine is your programs. The fuel in the gas tank is your membership. The engine can’t run without gas. We need to keep gas in the car.

What happens if you slowly loose gas?

Less Members=Less Help Available for others 20/10=Overwhelmed members Visualize Knights of Columbus People In Need

How to Conduct an Effective Membership Recruitment Church Drive

Recruitment Church Drive is an all-out effort to maximize your membership teams' efforts by canvassing an entire parish on one weekend. 2014 -2015 Dates August 29 & 30, 2015 October 10 & 11, 2015 January 23 & 24, 2016 March 12 & 13, 2016 Church Drive U

Obtaining the pastor’s permission. Order recruitment materials. Advertise the ‘Church Drive” in the parish bulletin. Phase 1 - Preparation

Line up council members to work the doors. Get the priest onboard. Line up council members to work the doors. Inform the insurance representatives. Phase 1 - Preparation

On the day of the Church Drive each member should have the following: A sound knowledge of the product. (use “Ask Yourself First) A Council history Prospect cards: 921A and 921 “Did You Know” flyer: #1267 Pencils for Prospect cards Members Assisting

With the pastor’s permission, arrange for a Pulpit announcement. After Mass, have 2-3 Brother Knights on hand at each door. Ask for name and phone number only. Phase 2 - Execution

Contact prospects and form 100 s as soon as possible. Inform these prospects that you will be happy to answer any questions. Phase 3 – Follow-Up

Phase 4 - Orientation This phase begins with organization! Give prospects or candidates answers to any questions they may have. Request that your council’s Chaplain is happy to talk about the Order and its mission. Phase 4 - Orientation

Inform the candidates of the date of the next First Degree. Phase 4 - Orientation

Review Phase 1 – Preparation Phase 2 – Execution Phase 3 – Follow-up Phase 4 – 1st Degree Review

Church Drive Checklist Prior to Drive Obtaining the pastor’s permission Order recruitment materials (Church Drive Kit from Supreme) Advertise the “Church Drive” in the parish bulletin Line up council members to work the doors With the pastor’s permission, arrange for a Pulpit announcement Plan for prospect card follow up (who is responsible?) Schedule and plan informational meeting Schedule first degree Inform your insurance representatives

Church Drive Checklist (Continued) Day of Drive Have on hand: Flyers – Did You Know, Council Information, etc. Prospect Cards Form 100’s Pens

Recruit today To keep the promise To help tomorrow