Member engagement begins with communication. A member that doesn’t know what’s going on is going to have a hard time attending programs and events and participating in the work of the council. It’s important to remember that there are many ways to communicate – phone, email, social media, text. Also, don’t forget to use tools like your parish’s bulletin and website (with Father’s permission of course).
One of the best ways to engage council members is to ask their opinion. Good councils regularly ask their members for feedback on council programs, events and initiatives. This is also a good way to ask for new ideas and to find out if a member might want to get more involved.
Another great way to engage members is to recognize life events and milestones. For example, sending a card or email wishing a member “Happy Birthday” or “Happy Anniversary” (for his membership anniversary) is a great engagement strategy. You can similarly recognize the other life events of a member such as graduation, wedding, birth of a child or retirement. You can also recognize the sacramental milestones of a member’s children such a Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation or Marriage.
Knights of Columbus members have access to a suite of benefits including exclusive content, faith formation resources, opportunities to foster fraternity and grow in charity, insurance products, and much more.
KnightCast is a video series exclusively for members that shares timely, compelling information to promote personal development and faith formation.
The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal benefit society, which means we can provide financial security to members and their families, while turning premiums into charitable impact.
When a member moves, it’s important that his contact information is updated so that he continues to receive Columbia magazine and other important communications. Council leaders can update this on Member Management or the member can update his own information online.
Do you have a member who's moving to a new community and wants to transfer his membership? Help him find a new council by using the "Find a Council" tool, or connect him with the Agent in the area.
The Shining Armor Award program is designed for members of your council to engage in and maintain an active level of participation in council programs and activities.
To qualify for the Shining Armor Award, during the fraternal year, brother Knights must:
See the Shining Armor Brochure for more information.
Councils and Assemblies should adopt resolutions of condolence for the families of deceased knights. These resolutions should be entered into the formal records of the council and delivered to the families upon the death of a member.
Promote and support the development of strong and vibrant families. Each council establishes a committee to recognize a deserving Family of the Month and Family of the Year with potential for recognition on the international level.
The Very Important Proposers (VIP) Club recognize recruiters and seek to inspire future recruiting.
Member engagement begins with communication. A member that doesn’t know what’s going on is going to have a hard time attending programs and events and participating in the work of the council. It’s important to remember that there are many ways to communicate – phone, email, social media, text. Also, don’t forget to use tools like your parish’s bulletin and website (with Father’s permission of course).
One of the best ways to engage council members is to ask their opinion. Good councils regularly ask their members for feedback on council programs, events and initiatives. This is also a good way to ask for new ideas and to find out if a member might want to get more involved.
Another great way to engage members is to recognize life events and milestones. For example, sending a card or email wishing a member “Happy Birthday” or “Happy Anniversary” (for his membership anniversary) is a great engagement strategy. You can similarly recognize the other life events of a member such as graduation, wedding, birth of a child or retirement. You can also recognize the sacramental milestones of a member’s children such a Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation or Marriage.
Knights of Columbus members have access to a suite of benefits including exclusive content, faith formation resources, opportunities to foster fraternity and grow in charity, insurance products, and much more.
KnightCast is a video series exclusively for members that shares timely, compelling information to promote personal development and faith formation.
The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal benefit society, which means we can provide financial security to members and their families, while turning premiums into charitable impact.
When a member moves, it’s important that his contact information is updated so that he continues to receive Columbia magazine and other important communications. Council leaders can update this on Member Management or the member can update his own information online.
Do you have a member who's moving to a new community and wants to transfer his membership? Help him find a new council by using the "Find a Council" tool, or connect him with the Agent in the area.
The Shining Armor Award program is designed for members of your council to engage in and maintain an active level of participation in council programs and activities.
To qualify for the Shining Armor Award, during the fraternal year, brother Knights must:
See the Shining Armor Brochure for more information.
Councils and Assemblies should adopt resolutions of condolence for the families of deceased knights. These resolutions should be entered into the formal records of the council and delivered to the families upon the death of a member.
Promote and support the development of strong and vibrant families. Each council establishes a committee to recognize a deserving Family of the Month and Family of the Year with potential for recognition on the international level.
The Very Important Proposers (VIP) Club recognize recruiters and seek to inspire future recruiting.
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If you have any questions or need additional assistance, please email fraternalmission@kofc.org or call (203)752-4270