1. ADMISSION COMMITTEES
Knights of Columbus

2. Admission Committees
Purpose: The Admission Committee, used correctly, ensures that applicants understand the Order and that the council understands what the candidate expects from his membership.
This mutual understanding makes for a more thorough recruitment process and is the first step to membership retention.

3. ROLE Admission Committees
The Admissions Committee informs the prospect about the Order and the Council including:
The purpose of the Order
Structure of the Order/Council
How much dues will be
When the member will be billed
When he is expected to pay once billed
Expectations on attending meetings
Encourage to get involved with programs
Remind that the Order is for the ENTIRE family
Explain some of the free, tangible benefits i.e. the Accidental Death Benefit for member and wife.

4. Admission Committees PLAN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Enlist seven men to serve on the Admission Committee (appointed by the grand knight, Chaired by the CHANCELLOR).
FS: Order copies of the Admission Committee Reports (#283), the Admission Committee Inquiries Guide (#390), and the Admission Committee Questionnaire (#391) from Supply Department. Distribute to the committee for review/use.

5. Admission Committees
All membership applications (Form 100) to be forwarded to the Grand Knight for referral to the admission committee within five days of receipt.
Admission Committee notifies all applicants to appear before the committee.
Conduct an interview using the Admission Committee Inquiries Guide.
Request the applicant to complete the Admission Committee Questionnaire. Help him with Form 100 if not already completed.
PROCESS

6. Admission Committees
Forward the Admission Committee Report to the Grand Knight.
Read the Admission Committee Report at the next meeting. Conduct balloting.
Inform the candidates of the date of the next First Degree.
Advise the proposer to accompany his candidate to degree.
Chancellor to assign new members to committees/activities that match the interests noted on their Admission Committee Questionnaires and the Form 100.
Refer to the Grand Knight’s Handbook (#915) "Admission Committee" section for complete instructions on the Admission Committee.

7. Admission Committees
To get a new members involved, implement the MENTOR Program (Leadership Guide for Membership Recruitment #9290, Page 17
This responsibility should be
assigned to the
Council CHANCELLOR
Any member who knows the
Order, has good attendance and
a willingness to help new members
can serve as a Mentor. This can
be a very rewarding opportunity.

8. Admission Committees ADMISSION COMMITTEE TIPS:
Whenever possible, interview the prospect and his wife at the same time
Ensure the prospect knows what you expect of him: dues, attendance at meetings, participation in programs, involvement of his family and to expect a visit from the Fraternal Advisor
Plan your Admissions Committee interview. Make the location an agreeable one. If possible, conduct the Interview at the Open House so as not to take more of the prospects time.
Ensure you allow yourself two weeks from the time of the interview until the First Degree. This will provide you with plenty of time to have the prospect cleared by his Pastor. REMEMBER – ALL prospects MUST be approved by their Pastor.