SASKATCHEWAN Membership Saskatchewan State Convention April 8-10, 2016

WOW!!!! We made many of our GOALS We recruited 360 new members We had 22 Star Councils, 1 Double Star Councils and 3 Triple Star Councils. We attained the Circle of Honor at Supreme. AND, most importantly: *** We grew the order in Saskatchewan by 56 new Knights. POSITIVE GROWTH!!

2014 – 2015 Numbers MEMBERS RECRUITED: 360 (Rank %) NET284 (Rank %) NET/NET56 (Rank 27 – 112%) STAR COUNCILS26 ROUND TABLES17

Goals for

Saskatchewan Targets 2015/2016 To have >285 new members To have >285 new members In 143 Active Councils, in 28 Active Districts In 143 Active Councils, in 28 Active Districts To gain 200 Net Members (suspensions & Withdrawals) To gain 200 Net Members (suspensions & Withdrawals) To Grow by +50 Net/Net (overall increase to about 10,577) To Grow by +50 Net/Net (overall increase to about 10,577) To have 50 Roundtables. To have 50 Roundtables. To create 2 New Councils & to reduce the number of Suspended/Trouble Councils to 13. To create 2 New Councils & to reduce the number of Suspended/Trouble Councils to 13.

So, where are we now? Are we meeting our targets?

April 1, 2016 numbers: ( After 9 months) NEW Members: 241 of 285 Loss of Members: -28 Net Members: 213 of 200 Net / Net Members: +25 of 50  10,552 Roundtables: 35 of 50 New Councils 1 of 2 & Councils Reactivated: At 14 vs 13. (1 to go)

SATISFIED WITH RESULTS?

HOW do we reach our goals? WHAT can we do? What do we need to do?

Membership - Who’s Responsible??? EVERY ONE OF US – State Membership Director, State Membership Team, State Deputy, State Board, District Deputies, Grand Knights, Council Membership Directors, Field Agents, and every single council member, are responsible for new member recruitment, retention and insurance promotion

SASK Membership 365 One Member, per Council, per Month One 1 st Degree, Per District, Per Month One Star Council, Per District, per Year One New Council, per Diocese, Per Jurisdiction

State Membership Team

STATE MEMBERSHIP TEAM: State Membership Director – Joe Riffel State Membership Director – Joe Riffel Member Retention – Bro Abel DeSa Member Retention – Bro Abel DeSa Round Tables – Bro Jim Stoffel Round Tables – Bro Jim Stoffel Council Retention & Council Retention & New Council Development – WSS Brian Schatz Worthy State Deputy – Denis Carignan Worthy State Deputy – Denis Carignan

Team ALSO supported by: Programs – WSW / SGPD Larry Packet Programs – WSW / SGPD Larry Packet Agency Department – GA Mark Lewans and the team of Field Agents Agency Department – GA Mark Lewans and the team of Field Agents Ceremonials – VSM & PSD Bert West Ceremonials – VSM & PSD Bert West Supreme MPC Bro Guy Precourt Supreme MPC Bro Guy Precourt Supreme & supplies department Supreme & supplies department

AND OUR STATE CHAPLAINS STATE CHAPLAIN – Bishop Albert Thevenot, Bishop for the Prince Albert Diocese STATE CHAPLAIN – Bishop Albert Thevenot, Bishop for the Prince Albert Diocese ASSOCIATE CHAPLAIN – Father Greg Elder Chancellor, PA Diocese and ASSOCIATE CHAPLAIN – Father Greg Elder Chancellor, PA Diocese and Pastor: St. Vital (Battleford), St. Jean Baptiste de la Salle (Delmas) and Holy Spirit (Maidstone) parishes

Cluster Leaders & Districts The Team is always willing to help ! Cluster 1: WSS Brian, District 1, 2, 3, 7, 8 Cluster 2: WiPSD Gilles, District 4, 9, 10, 11 Cluster 3: WSD Denis, District 6, 13, 14, 15, 29 Cluster 4: WSW Larry, District 12, 20, l2, 23, 25 Cluster 5: WST Chris, District 16, 17, 18, 19, 22 Cluster 6: WSA Joe, District 24, 26, 27, 28

On November 20 th, Supreme Knight Announced this new initiative

Key Remarks from the Supreme Website: On November 20th, Supreme Knight Carl Anderson announced that, through the Order’s wide-reaching new Domestic Church initiative, Knights and their families will have greater opportunities to participate in a variety of activities that promote the New Evangelization, strengthen our parishes and grow the Order. Building the Domestic Church Knights of Columbus has always been an organization dedicated to the well-being and support of Catholic family life. The family is the first and primary place where we experience and are formed in our Catholic faith. By building upon our current programs and activities, the Knights of Columbus continues to promote the family as a ”domestic church” where husbands and wives, parent and children, grow in their knowledge and practice of the Catholic Faith. In order to perform its important mission of evangelization, each family needs to find support in the sacramental life of the parish. Strengthening our Parishes Knights of Columbus councils have always responded to the most urgent needs of the Church, particularly through charitable and social outreach. In order to support the evangelization of family life today, our councils must be even more fully integrated into our parishes. As the world’s largest Catholic fraternal and family organization, we have a responsibility to dedicate our time, talent and resources to ensuring that our parishes our beacons of the new evangelization.

Action Plan

STAR COUNCILS

On July 1 st, every Council had the potential to be a Star Council! Are you taking steps towards achieving this award? What do you need to do to receive this award?

Star Council REQUIRMENTS. All 6 Items below must be completed and/or submitted to Supreme by June 30 th, 2016: 1) Survey of Fraternal Activity (#1728) 2) Service Program Personnel Report (#365) 3) Columbian Award Application (#SP7) 4) Father McGivney Award (Membership Quota) 5) Founders’ Award (Insurance Quota) 6) Be in “Good Standing” with Supreme

SUPREME INCENTIVE AWARDS

SUPREME INCENTIVES Watch your mail for new Supreme Incentives. They usually have programs on a quarterly basis Watch your mail for new Supreme Incentives. They usually have programs on a quarterly basis Current & Past programs included: * Star Council + rebate of $4.50/member, 12 Member Council Challenge, Double your VIP POINTS twice, Columbus Cup, + awards to District Deputies and State for 10%/month; just to name a few Current & Past programs included: * Star Council + rebate of $4.50/member, 12 Member Council Challenge, Double your VIP POINTS twice, Columbus Cup, + awards to District Deputies and State for 10%/month; just to name a few

Recent Supreme Challenges

Recent Supreme Challenges results

Supreme Challenges (cont.)

New Supreme Challenge

NEW Star Council Lapel Pins

SASKATCHEWAN INCENTIVES

I. Recruiter of the Month One draw at the end of each month. One draw at the end of each month. Deadline for submissions: Last day of the month. Deadline for submissions: Last day of the month. Requirement: For every new member recruited, the recruiter’s name is entered in the draw. Requirement: For every new member recruited, the recruiter’s name is entered in the draw. The recruiter’s name is to be sent to the State Membership Director. The recruiter’s name is to be sent to the State Membership Director. The name that is drawn from the entries receives $ The name that is drawn from the entries receives $

I. Recruiter of the Month Awards The Winner for January 2016 is: Bro Dan W. Devers (D#2, C#9859) The Winner for January 2016 is: Bro Dan W. Devers (D#2, C#9859) The Winner for February 2016 is: Bro Bernard Matsalla (D#2, C#13214) The Winner for February 2016 is: Bro Bernard Matsalla (D#2, C#13214) The Winner for March 2016 is: Fr Reymundo Asis (D#3, C#6493) The Winner for March 2016 is: Fr Reymundo Asis (D#3, C#6493) **Congratulations. Cheques will be sent to the winners right after the Convention.

II. First Degree Incentive for July & August Councils will be entered into a draw each time they bring candidates to a First Degree during the months of July and August Councils will be entered into a draw each time they bring candidates to a First Degree during the months of July and August The Council drawn will win $ The Council drawn will win $

III. 2nd & 3rd Degree Incentives Councils will be entered in a draw for each time they bring candidates to a 2nd & 3rd Degree Exemplification. Councils will be entered in a draw for each time they bring candidates to a 2nd & 3rd Degree Exemplification. There will be two draws during the Columbian Year: There will be two draws during the Columbian Year: - Draw 1: For the months of July 1 to December 31 - Draw 2: For the months of January 1 to June 30 The prize for each draw is $ The prize for each draw is $200.00

IV. Star District Incentive District Deputies who achieve Star District will be awarded $ District Deputies who achieve Star District will be awarded $

V. Round Table Incentive The name of every Round Table will be entered in a draw. The Council who sponsors the Round Table drawn will receive $ The draw will be made after June 30, The name of every Round Table will be entered in a draw. The Council who sponsors the Round Table drawn will receive $ The draw will be made after June 30, 2016.

VI. Shining Armour Incentive Members earning the Shining Armour Award during the Columbian Year will be entered in a draw for $ Members earning the Shining Armour Award during the Columbian Year will be entered in a draw for $

Extra GOAL: 100 by year end. NOTE: New for 2016, all 1 st degree members qualify.

VII. Top Recruiter Recognition The Knight who recruits the most new members during the Columbian Year receives $ The Knight who recruits the most new members during the Columbian Year receives $

VIII. Council with highest net gain The council with the highest net gain in membership on June 30, 2016, receives $ The council with the highest net gain in membership on June 30, 2016, receives $

IX. Council with highest Percentage net gain IX. Council with highest Percentage net gain The council with the highest percentage net gain in membership on June 30, 2016 receives $ The council with the highest percentage net gain in membership on June 30, 2016 receives $

X. Worthy State Deputy’s extra!! X. Worthy State Deputy’s extra!! Top 10 proposers Award, in the last newsletter.

Councils – Recruiters In addition to Supreme and Saskatchewan State Incentives, we ask that Councils consider developing and implementing a recognition program for their members who recruit new members.

Some Saskatchewan Statistics

Saskatchewan December 31, 2015 Average Age 60

Summary of Saskatchewan Membership Status as of April 1/2016 Honorary: Attained age of yrs of consecutive service Honorary Life: Attained age of yrs of consecutive service OR have been members of the Order for 50 Yrs. C.C.&L. Sec 118 (c) & (d) 2014edtn

Saskatchewan 12 Months June 30, 2015 New Members Average Age 38

MEMBER RECRUITMENT Techniques

Getting back to the basics We need to focus on basic techniques. We need to get back to doing what we know. And we need to do it well!

Recruitment Activities One-on-One Recruiting One-on-One Recruiting Two-on-One Team Recruiting Two-on-One Team Recruiting A Membership Information table displayed at all parish functions (whenever possible) A Membership Information table displayed at all parish functions (whenever possible) Council Brochures & Prospect Cards in the pews (*get Parish Priest permission first) Council Brochures & Prospect Cards in the pews (*get Parish Priest permission first) Church Blitz Church Blitz “TEST DRIVE” – Program “TEST DRIVE” – Program

Supreme Recruitment Strategies

Promoting Membership While every Knight is responsible for the growth of the Order, we need to show our programs are valuable within the Church & community. We need to publicize what we are accomplishing as a council in our communities and parishes We need to announce & share what we have done, are doing and will be doing; to make the Order something men & their families will want to be a part of.

Who are We Looking For? All eligible Practical Catholic men, 18 years of age and older We need to reconsider the term “practical” and “practicing”. Note: The final decision of “Practical Catholic” is to be determined by the Parish Priest We can all begin by Evangelizing to our lost Catholics – inviting/bringing them back to the Church.

Consider these groups: Former / Inactive Insurance Members Former / Inactive Insurance Members New RCIA members New RCIA members New-to-the-Parish families New-to-the-Parish families Husband and Wife Teams Husband and Wife Teams

Consider these groups too: Young members < 35 years of age Young members < 35 years of age Catholic Teachers Catholic Teachers Growing Ethnic Communities Growing Ethnic Communities

PREPARE TO RECRUIT

The Planner is a valuable tool! It identifies: Order-wide activities that your councils should be conducting, and important dates for your councils to file paperwork with the Supreme Council office. Use it to plan 1 st Degrees, record Council and Parish activities, etc...

Membership 365 Materials Membership Leadership Guide Item (# 9290) Recruitments ideas: Pages 7-8

Fraternal Leader Training Webnars

Membership Materials Membership Recruitment & Retention Manual Item (# 10237)

Membership Materials 10 Keys to Membership Recruiting Success Item (# 10233)

Lots of Membership Materials on Supreme Website :

“POWER OF ONE” The “Power of One” video is great to help motivate the Council members, but not really suited for showing candidates. Video is <5mins “AN INVITATION” The new video is specifically designed for Pulpit presentations or running in the background at a function for new potential candidates. Video is <5mins

Training Videos enter: kofc.org/recruit1

Videos for Membership.

Start Planning Church Drives 2 membership blitzes in the Council Parish during the year. (But more can be done!!) Order proper Supplies (allow 4-5 weeks) Ensure 1 st Degree are planned with location/date Get permission from Parish Priest to hold drive  He may have Potential candidates too. Train and organize the Membership Drive Team

Order free Kit for Church Drives

Preparing for Church Drives Put Note in Church bulletin Put Prospect cards & brochures in pews Have a Membership Information table displayed, videos can be running Have a Membership Information table displayed, videos can be running Prepare Pulpit announcement & Deliver Have a Team ready to mingle after mass

Follow Up from Church Drives Host Follow up night with candidate and spouse Use Videos: “An Invitation”, “New Hope”; “The Experience of a Lifetime and “Founding to Future” Ensure Parish Priest and Field agent are present Then  Form 100

Candidates preparation from Church Drives Do Review by Council Admission Committee Schedule a 1 st degree (or more) within 1-2 weeks Take candidate to 1 st Degree Schedule a council charitable activity within two weeks to invite the person to get involved so they can see first hand what the council does.

Candidates become Members Take the member to the next Council Meeting. ASSIGN THE NEW MEMBER A MENTOR Talk about the “Shining Armor Award”.

Membership Retention The moment a Man (and his Family) joins the Knights of Columbus, is the moment we work to retain his membership. SO: Use the Admissions Committee to get a good understanding of the new member’s interests BEFORE he even joins the Order.

TEST DRIVE - program Program is Parishioner- driven, just a couple Knights involved.

Round Tables One Mother Parish + one small Parish + one man willing to be a liaison = ONE ROUND TABLE.

Council Development & Rejuvenation We have Councils that need assistance, support and guidance. Identify concerns to the Cluster Leaders for follow up, and help if able*.

???? Do you feel you have all the resources you need? Do you feel you have all the support you need? Is there anything else the State Board & its Directors can offer or provide to help you achieve these goals?

CLOSING THOUGHTS

Membership & Programs They are one and the same.

Membership & Programs You can’t run programs without members. You need programs for members to perform.

Insurance & Reporting Make sure we invite out Field agents to meetings. Make sure we get all our paperwork done. #1728 – Survey of Fraternal Activities #365 – Service Program Personnel Report #SP7 – Columbian Award Application

Membership + Programs + Agency + Reporting = We make Star Councils, the Circle of Honor and we continue in GROWING THE ORDER!

STATE CONVENTION – APRIL 8, 9, 10 / 2016 MEMBERSHIP SUCCESS 285+ New / 50+ Net Net New Members By June 30 th, 2016 WE DID!! WE CAN!!! LET’S DO IT AGAIN!!!! VIVAT JESUS!