1. Tennessee K of C Ceremonials 2017
Thanks for Continuous Improvement!

2. 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

3. 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 queries to confirm dates, times and readiness

4. What Can Be Done to Improve?
DD Inputs Needed
1) How to handle certificates?
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5. 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?

6. 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.

7. 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

8. 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) – 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

9. 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?

10. Questions?
Now…….
Later……Mike Wiedemer ;