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Promptly advancing new members through the exemplification of degrees is absolutely essential to successfully building and maintaining membership. A well-organized, regular schedule of degrees will ensure this progression and help prevent the loss of potential Knights.
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Sponsor a First Degree team, if possible. If not, participate on a district degree team.
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Schedule and conduct frequent First Degrees – preferably every month or every other month.
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Publicize the degree schedule at council meetings, in council bulletins, advertisements and mailings.
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Schedule degrees around important Knights of Columbus/council dates – be sure to avoid major holidays.
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Select honorees for each exemplification for greater impact, visibility and attendance.
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Contact candidates a day or two in advance to confirm attendance. Advise recommended attire.
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Arrange for the proposer or a member of the recruitment committee to pick up candidate and escort him to the First Degree.
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Distribute Candidate Kits (#531) – rosary, Knights of Columbus lapel pin, and These Men They Call Knights booklet.
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Advise new members of the next Second and Third degree exemplification date(s).
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Recognize new members and their proposers at the conclusion of the degree.
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Order and present generic New Member Certificates (#268) or current campaign degree certificates to degree recipients.
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Print the names of new members in the next scheduled council bulletin.
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Recognize First and Second degree team members to show appreciation (see certificates flyer, #2640).
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Invite neighboring councils to your degree exemplifications.
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