District Deputy Fast Start Training 2019 Introduction (Name, location, Term) This training will not give you everything there is to know about the District Deputy position. It will give you the basics and get you off and running in a efficient manner while you learn the finer details of being a Worthy District Deputy.

As district deputy, you have been appointed to provide leadership to the councils in your assigned district. Through your example of faith, charity and good judgment, you provide the model for council officers in your district to follow. Leader You will be leading 5-6 Councils during your term. Seeks Input Supportive Visionary Dependable Instructor: Will be instructing based on: Supreme Training Materials (videos, webcasts, publications) your experience State Training information Won't know all answers, but can find out. Open to ?? Motivator Communicator LISTEN Stop talking Be Patient Ask Questions Maintain eye contact Open Mind Team Work Many Hands make for little work. Build upon this. The final test of a leader is that he leaves behind him in others the conviction and will to carry on. (Walter Lippmann)

What is a District Deputy? Leader Instructor Motivator Communicator Team Builder Leader You will be leading 5-6 Councils during your term. Seeks Input Supportive Visionary Dependable Instructor: Will be instructing based on: Supreme Training Materials (videos, webcasts, publications) your experience State Training information Won't know all answers, but can find out. Open to ?? Motivator Communicator LISTEN Stop talking Be Patient Ask Questions Maintain eye contact Open Mind Team Work Many Hands make for little work. Build upon this. The final test of a leader is that he leaves behind him in others the conviction and will to carry on. (Walter Lippmann)

Qualities of a District Deputy Cheerful Persuasive Organized Cooperative Supportive Knowledgeable Honest Respected Competent Fair Detailed Oriented Good Listener / Communicator

Where does the District Deputy fit in?

Who can help you at the State Level? Former District Deputies Current District Deputies State / Diocesan Directors & Chairmen State Deputy & Officers Past State Deputies & Officers And finally, if they can’t help…

State Council Help Call the Ladies of State Officers State Coordinators Diocesan Coordinators Former District Deputy for your district Fellow District Deputies

Where does the District Deputy’s Lady fit in? Helpful and supportive Interact socially with fellow Knights and their ladies in the order Invited to all state functions Help with DD’s “more demanding” tasks Make life long friendships

Supreme Council Help FRATERNAL SERVICES MEMBERSHIP GROWTH Email: fraternalmission@kofc.org Phone: (203) 752-4270 Fax: (203) 752-4108 MEMBERSHIP GROWTH Phone: (203) 752-4473

Supreme Council Help MEMBERSHIP RECORDS CEREMONIALS Email: membership@kofc.org Phone: (203) 752-4210 Fax: (203) 752-4113 or (203) 562-7215 CEREMONIALS Email: ceremonials@kofc.org Phone: (203) 752-4347

Meetings Annual State Convention Regional Meetings Summer/Winter state wide Meetings (July / December) Summer/Winter District Meetings Diocesan Huddles Council Meetings How often? Council Activities

Forms Ensure Councils submit forms on time Councils must submit a copy of all forms to you Keep a file of submitted Council forms Submit your forms on time

Admission, Formation & Knighthood Degree Forms Form DR23, Degree Request, as needed Form 450, District Deputy's Degree Exemplification Report, after each Degree (Complete a separate from for each Degree. Do not combine Formation and Knighthood Degrees on one form.)

Admission, Formation & Knighthood Degree Forms Degree dates and information must be posted on the “State Website Degree Schedule” Recommended: Notify Council FS and District Deputy of candidates that the candidates received Degree(s). Members' FS (not the host council) is responsible for notifying Supreme.

Faith in Action

Fraternal Training Portal kofc.org/trainingmicrosite District Deputy, Grand Knight, Deputy Grand Knight, Financial Secretary, Council Officer Personal Recruitment Skills , Member Retention, Conducting Effective Meetings and Charity Matters Training

Every Council Active Star Councils Star District Goals Every Council Active Star Councils Star District

Resources Supreme Website http://www.kofc.org Officer's Desk Reference, Knightline, Columbia, Officer Handbooks Supreme Fraternal Training Portal State website ( http://www.mnknights.org), State Newsletter, And More…

If the answer is yes, then you’ve been successful. Your best gauge of success as a district deputy is to ask, “Is the district better now than when I took office?” If the answer is yes, then you’ve been successful. Leader You will be leading 5-6 Councils during your term. Seeks Input Supportive Visionary Dependable Instructor: Will be instructing based on: Supreme Training Materials (videos, webcasts, publications) your experience State Training information Won't know all answers, but can find out. Open to ?? Motivator Communicator LISTEN Stop talking Be Patient Ask Questions Maintain eye contact Open Mind Team Work Many Hands make for little work. Build upon this. The final test of a leader is that he leaves behind him in others the conviction and will to carry on. (Walter Lippmann)

Any Questions?? Remember, you are helping Catholic Men become better Christians, Husbands, Fathers, and Community Members through acts of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism.

Thank You It's been said that the District Deputy has the must fulfilling role in the Knights of Columbus. Before your term is completed, you will see that this is correct.