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The Admission Committee, used correctly, ensures that applicants understand the Order and that the council understands what the candidate expects from his membership. This mutual understanding makes for a more thorough recruitment process and is the first step to membership retention.
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Enlist seven men to serve on the Admission Committee (appointed by the grand knight).
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Order copies of the Admission Committee Reports (#283), the Admission Committee Inquiries Guide (#390), and the Admission Committee Questionnaire (#391) from Supply Department. Distribute to the committee for review/use.
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Forward all membership applications to the grand knight for referral to the admission committee within five days.
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Notify all applicants to appear before the committee.
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Conduct an interview using the Admission Committee Inquiries Guide. Request the applicant to complete the Admission Committee Questionnaire.
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Forward the Admission Committee Report to the grand knight.
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Read the Admission Committee Report at the next meeting. Conduct balloting.
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Ask the man to complete the Member Interest Survey (#1842) to find out what type of activities are of interest to him.
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Inform the candidates of the date of the next First Degree.
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Advise the proposer to accompany his candidate to degree.
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Assign new members to committees/activities that match the interests noted on their Admission Committee Questionnaires and the Member Interest Surveys.
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Refer to the Grand Knight’s Handbook (#915) "Admission Committee" section for complete instructions on the Admission Committee.
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