michigan state council knights of columbus membership
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Michigan State Council
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Membership
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Why Ask Yourself First ?In Sales you need to have
A basic knowledge of the product.In our council the product is our
organization, the works we do, not only as a council but as a whole.
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Use the form on the next slide to help gain Knowledge about the
order as a whole.Use your own experiences with
your councils for knowledge about Our order.
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Where to RecruitWhere to Recruit
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Where to RecruitWhere to Recruit
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OneOne
On On OneOne
RecruitingRecruiting
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One On One recruitingOne On One recruiting
Where it worksEverywhereHow it works
Identify a non memberStart conversation
Explain who we are
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What we doWhat we do
We live Our FaithSupport our church
Help widows and orphansTell about our programs
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Some ExamplesSome Examples
Pray the RosaryFood drive
Holy Cross Children ServicesYouth programsTootsie roll drive
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Imagine yourImagine your council is a car council is a car
The engine is your
programs.
The fuel in the gas tank is your
membership.
The engine can’t run without gas.
We need to keep gas in the
car.
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What happens if you slowly loose gas?
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Less Members=Less Less Members=Less Help Available for Help Available for
othersothers
People In Need
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Visualize20/10=Overwhelmed members
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How to Conduct an Effective Membership Recruitment
Church Drive
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Recruitment Church Drive is an all-out effort to maximize your membership teams' efforts by canvassing an entire parish on one weekend.
2014 -2015 DatesAugust 29 & 30, 2015October 10 & 11, 2015January 23 & 24, 2016March 12 & 13, 2016
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Phase
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Pre
para
tion Obtaining the
pastor’s permission.Order recruitment materials. Advertise the ‘Church Drive” in the parish bulletin.
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Get the priest onboard. Line up council members to work the doors.Inform the insurance representatives.
Phase
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Phase
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On the day of the Church Drive each member should have the following:A sound knowledge of the product. (use “Ask Yourself First)A Council history Prospect cards: 921A and 921“Did You Know” flyer: #1267Pencils for Prospect cards
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With the pastor’s permission, arrange for a Pulpit announcement.After Mass, have 2-3 Brother Knights on hand at each door.Ask for name and phone number only.
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Execu
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Contact prospects and form 100 s as soon as possible.Inform these prospects that you will be happy to answer any questions.
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Ori
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This phase begins with organization!Give prospects or candidates answers to any questions they may have.Request that your council’s Chaplain is happy to talk about the Order and its mission.
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Phase
4 -
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hase
4 -
O
rienta
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Ori
enta
tion Inform the
candidates of the date of the next First Degree.
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Phase 2 – Execution
Phase 3 – Follow-up
Phase 4 – 1st Degree
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Church Drive ChecklistChurch Drive ChecklistPrior to DriveObtaining the pastor’s permissionOrder recruitment materials (Church Drive Kit from Supreme)Advertise the “Church Drive” in the parish bulletinLine up council members to work the doorsWith the pastor’s permission, arrange for a Pulpit announcementPlan for prospect card follow up (who is responsible?)Schedule and plan informational meetingSchedule first degreeInform your insurance representatives
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Church Drive ChecklistChurch Drive Checklist(Continued)(Continued)
Day of DriveHave on hand:Flyers – Did You Know, Council Information, etc.Prospect CardsForm 100’sPens
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Recruit today
To keep the promise
To help tomorrow