1. 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.

2. 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)

3. 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)

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

5. Where does the District Deputy fit in?

6. 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…

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

8. 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

9. Supreme Council Help FRATERNAL SERVICES MEMBERSHIP GROWTH
Phone: (203)
Fax: (203)
MEMBERSHIP GROWTH
Phone: (203)

10. Supreme Council Help MEMBERSHIP RECORDS CEREMONIALS
Phone: (203)
Fax: (203) or (203)
CEREMONIALS
Phone: (203)

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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.)

14. 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.

15. Faith in Action

16. 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

17. Every Council Active Star Councils Star District
Goals
Every Council Active
Star Councils
Star District

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

19. 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)

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

21. 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.