MEMBERSHIP BLITZ PROGRAM

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MEMBERSHIP BLITZ PROGRAM
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How to set up an effective game plan for a
Recruitment Drive
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WHAT IS A BLITZ????
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A coordinated STATE WIDE effort An all out
effort to maximize the effectiveness of your
membership teams efforts by canvassing an ENTIRE
local parish on one weekend and then initiate new
members two weeks later. When the Knights of
Columbus wants to MAXIMIZE our recruiting efforts
we need to call for a BLITZ!
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There are 5 phases to conducting a recruitment
Blitz program
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Phase 1 The Preparation Phase

• Obtain Pastors permission to conduct a Blitz.

• Order recruitment materials

• Line up members to assist.

• Inform insurance representatives (they are
  professional salesmen and your greatest assets.)

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Phase 2 The Execution Phase

• Set up information tables at every door (see
  Blitz materials order form for suggested items)

• Include plenty of prospect cards and pencils

• With pastors permission have some one make
  membership announcement from pulpit

• Have knights on hand to answer questions any
  questions and collect prospect referal cards as
  men leave with their families

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Phase 3 The Follow-Up Phase

• Within 48 HOURS personal contact must be made
  with each prospect

• Invite them to your informational seminar, be
  sure to mention date, time and location

• Offer transportation if that is a limitation

• BE SURE TO INVITE PROSPECTS FAMILY so they can
  see the benefits that they receive as a family
  member of the Knights of Columbus

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Phase 4 The Orientation Phase

• Be organized no one wants to join the Order if
  the session seems unplanned or disorganized

• Have plenty of recruitment brochures on hand

• Request Council Chaplain to open with prayer and
  some words about the Order and its mission

• Show a recruitment video, or one such as THE
  HEROS FUND

• Make known requirements for membership and then
  offer each prospect a form 100 to fill out before
  events conclusion (have council members on hand
  to assist filling out forms and answering
  questions)

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Phase 5 The First Degree

• Hold 1st Degree no later that 2 weeks after
  informational meeting

• Contact candidates to remind them of date, time,
  location

• Be sure they have transportation offer rides
  if necessary

• Recognize new candidates by presenting degree
  certificates

• Dont let members leave without getting them
  involved by accepting their new Shining Armor
  Award program card

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THATS ALL IT TAKES TO RUN A SUCESSFUL BLITZ