| Recruitment, Retention and Insurance Promotion
The many good works of the Order are entirely dependent on an involved,
committed and growing membership. After all, without a strong membership
base and regular efforts to attract new Knights and replace those who’ve
left, none of the other important council efforts on behalf of the Church
and community would be possible.
Each council must be proactive in its approach to membership to ensure
success. You cannot sit back and expect membership growth to occur on its
own. An organized and active membership team are an absolute must for EVERY
council.
The membership committees should be organized as described on page 5
of program manual (link below)
and on the chart on this page. As membership director, committee chairman
or committee member, you are responsible for guiding the growth of your
council.
Every Knight can and should play a role in the over-all membership activities.
Some will function best as part of recruitment teams or as individual recruiters.
Others who are not comfortable approaching prospects directly, can contribute
by identifying prospects for recruiters to contact from among their family
members, friends, co-workers and other acquaintances.
You and the other members of the membership committees should immediately
begin planning the programs and events that will ensure a successful year
of membership activity. A well rounded and continuous program should employ
various initiatives and include the participation of many members. A combination
of recruitment methods — church drives, open house programs, two-on-one
team recruiting, individual recruiting, “VIP” Club promotion, etc. — along
with retention and insurance promotion
efforts, will produce the award winning results desired. The key is
to immediately get organized and get started.
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Knights
are Catholic men, 18 years of age and older, who are committed to making
their community a better place, while supporting their Church. Being a
Knight is more than camaraderie; it is being involved with your community;
it is supporting your local Catholic Church, while enhancing your own faith;
it is about protecting and enhancing your family life. Come see just what
we are all about and take the first steps to enhance your personal life
by viewing the segment, "Why
Join?"