Joe Mathews Ontario State Membership Director Membership in Ontario Joe Mathews Ontario State Membership Director

Why do we need new Members? A strong membership makes for a strong Council. It helps keep a Council vibrant. New members bring new ideas. It allows a Council to continue doing the good works that it does for both the community and the Church. It provides for future viability of the Council. Why do we need new Members?

Where can we find new members? Everywhere Where can we find new members? Family, Friends, Parishioners, Co-Workers Squires, Council Events, Community Events

What brings new members to us? Benefits to our members Our Insurance Program Our pastors Our wives, families and friends Our Programs!!!!! What brings new members to us?

How do we attract new members? Through our activities… Family Activities Church Activities Community Activities Youth Activities We are known by what we do. How do we attract new members?

Where do we need to go from here? Forward….we need to realize that programs and membership work hand in hand In fact….. Programs Reflect Membership And Membership Reflects Programs Where do we need to go from here?

Programs Faith In Action… Faith Community Our programs are the basis of what we do, who we are, and how we show the world what the Knights of Columbus can be Faith In Action… Faith Community Family Life Programs

When should we begin recruiting new members? Now Is your council closed for the summer? Online membership Is your council operating but no First Degree in the area. First Degree video at your General Meeting. Follow this up with taking your new member to the next First Degree (team) in your area. Recruitment…7 days a week, 365 days a year. When should we begin recruiting new members?

Recruitment MEMBERSHIP DRIVES OPEN HOUSE/INFORMATION NIGHT COUNCIL PROGRAMS/EVENTS ONLINE MEMBERSHIP SPONSORSHIP (Proposer/Mentor) FIRST DEGREE AT GENERAL MEETING (video or read the roles) FIRST DEGREE IN YOUR AREA (conducted by a First Degree Team) Recruitment

ENLIST THE ASSISTANCE OF YOUR FRATERNAL BENEFITS ADVISOR For example conduct an Information Night. Invite parishioners or bring a friend. Discuss various topics: Retirement Planning Estate Planning The importance of Wills and Powers of Attorney RRSP RRIF TFSA Long Term Care Insurance Annuities Other K of C Products Have K of C material available. Form 100s or online membership. Recruitment (cont’d)

There will be a number of membership incentives in place for the following: NEW COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT ONLINE MEMBERSHIP COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION OFFICERS DISTRICT DEPUTIES PROPOSERS Incentives

Our Goals One Member per Council per month! One Council per Diocese per Jurisdiction One Star Council per District One First Degree per District per Month Our Goals

Challenge your councils! Each executive member recruits one member this fraternal year Each District strives for two STAR councils Each council has at least two membership drives, gaining at least 5 prospects from each event. Each council tries to get each incentive that we offer. Challenge your councils!

Questions and Feedback Work with your councils. Share ideas. Help answer their questions. Why is it difficult for a council to recruit new members or why are members leaving the council. Are we doing something wrong? What or who should we focus on for new membership and retention? What are other councils doing in the district? What makes for a good candidate? Why should I join this council? Questions and Feedback

How can we help you? We are here to help you. We can be here for when you have questions joemathewskofc@gmail.com 905-279-5057 We can guide you through the programs that will help your councils We can offer membership training. We can offer incentives that will help your councils to grow How can we help you?

How can we help you? (cont’d) RESOURCES WEBSITE – kofcmembership.com NEWSLETTER – The Membership News will be published regularly with guest columnists, tips on recruitment, etc. MEMBERSHIP TRAINING – How to conduct a membership drive, preparing effective pulpit announcements, etc. MEMBERSHIP TEAM – assist you with your parish membership drives. y to do and gives thanks to our Clergy that is well deserved. This is not done as often as it should be. MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION OFFICER How can we help you? (cont’d)