1. Steaming down the tracks on its way to the
Opportunity Train #2900
Steaming down the tracks on its way to the
CIRCLE OF HONOR
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2900

2. There is no
In Team…

3. But, There is a…
“WE” IN
T EAMWORK

4. What is the Importance of Each Council Having its Own First Degree Team?

5. THE PERCENTAGE OF ILLINOIS COUNCILS WITH A FIRST DEGREE TEAM THAT RECRUITED A NEW MEMBER IN FRATERNAL YEAR 2008/2009.
95%

6. It’s Blitz Sunday, and your Council is at the Church.

7. Your Grand Knight speaks to the Congregation, and invites all potential members to join.

8. A Successful drive. THE CANIDATES LINE UP!

9. A Successful drive. YOUR COUNCIL WILL BE STRONGER

10. A Successful drive. THE MEN ARE EXCITED TO BECOME KNIGHTS

11. A Successful drive. A FUTURE GRAND KNIGHT MAY HAVE JUST JOINED

12. A Successful drive. SIX NEW MEMBERS TO HELP SUPPORT THE CHURCH AND OUR PRIESTS

13. A Successful drive. SIX MEN BRINGING NEW IDEAS TO YOUR COUNCIL

14. A Successful drive. Six form 100’s filled out!

15. Holding the six candidates, Waiting for a Major Degree in the area.
Four
MONTHS
Later…
Holding the six candidates,
Waiting for a Major Degree in the area.

16. Time to call the Candidates, and get them to the Major Degree

17. Time to call the Candidates, and get them to the Major Degree
I’m sorry that you’re no longer Interested…
I’m sorry you felt we forgot about you…
Oh, You joined the Eagles instead…
What do you mean, you joined The Lions?!
I’m sure you’ll enjoy the cooking class with your wife…
Great! We’ll pick you up, Sunday, for the Degree!

18. Time to call the Candidates, and get them to the Major Degree

19. Can you believe that we only got one new member?

20. Congratulations! And welcome to the Knights!

21. Just like in the Movies…
An Alternate Ending!

22. You’ve had a successful Blitz!

23. Within two weeks, your Council’s First Degree Team holds a First Degree and all Candidates become Brother Knights
SIX

24. Congratulations, and Welcome Brother Knights!

25. With these new members, we are now a Star Council
With these new members, we are now a Star Council! Let’s get these form 100’s off to Supreme!

26. IF YOUR COUNCIL DOES NOT HAVE A FIRST DEGREE TEAM
NOW IS THE TIME TO FORM ONE !
WHERE IS A GOOD PLACE TO LOOK FOR INFORMATION ?

27. At the July District Deputies Meeting you received a First Degree Team Formation Handbook. This Handbook will help you form a First Degree Team in each of your councils. A First Degree Team will help the Council grow and stay active.

28. How do you get a man to join the
POP QUIZ
How do you get a man to join the
Knights of Columbus?
JUST ASK HIM!

29. NOW THAT THEY ARE MEMBERS – HOW DO WE KEEP THEM?
RETENTION
BECOMES
ATTENTION!

30. HOW DO YOU GET A MEMBER TO HELP WITH COUNCIL FUNCTIONS?
JUST ASK HIM!

31. WHEN A MEMBER DOESN’T PAY HIS DUES- HOW DO YOU FIND OUT IF HE IS HAVING FINANCIAL OR FAMILY PROBLEMS?
JUST ASK HIM!

32. WHEN A BROTHER KNIGHT NO LONGER ATTENDS COUNCIL MEETINGS OR FUNCTIONS – HOW DO YOU FIND OUT WHY?
JUST ASK HIM!

33. WHAT WORKS
TEAM WORK !