Grand Knight's Handbook - Knights of Columbus, Supreme Council

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10 To ensure dignity, decorum and efficiency in the conduct of meetings throughout the Order, the grand knight is reminded that there is an approved arrangement of the council chamber. A chart for the arrangement of the council chamber is printed on page 11. There is also a proper way for a member to gain admission to a meeting and to conduct himself while there. This information is contained in the instructions given by the financial secretary during the First Degree. The observance of these formalities may seem to be a small thing, but lack of their observance can lead to disorderly, unproductive meetings. And our council meetings are where the business of the Order is ultimately conducted. The grand knight should understand and be familiar with the fundamental principles of parliamentary law. “Parliamentary Law,’’ a brief overview of the rules and regulations for guiding a meeting, is contained on page 78 of this manual. For further assistance, the grand knight should obtain a copy of “Robert’s Rules of Order” from his local library or bookstore. Although members should be encouraged to present matters that they think would command the interest and attention of the council and while full opportunity for discussion of these matters must be afforded, any needless consumption of time should be avoided. If at all possible, the business portion of a council meeting should be completed within an hour. In this manner, the lecturer will be given ample time to present his “Good of the Order’’ section of the meeting. Concise, interesting meetings that are conducted in a business-like manner will encourage and hold council attendance. Much can be accomplished toward this end by holding officers’ meetings separate from council meetings. Experience has shown that when meetings are always started absolutely on time, members will be there for the beginning of the meeting. When the busy member who arrives at the meeting on time finds with dismay that the meeting doesn’t get underway for a half-hour or more, he will soon
11 SEATING ARRANGEMENTS FOR COUNCIL MEETING NATIONAL FLAG VATICAN FLAG STATE/PROVINCE FLAG K OF C FLAG TREASURER FINANCIAL SEC’TARY GRAND KNIGHT CHAPLAIN RECORDER Council Banner X ADVOCATE X X SALUTATION TABLE LECTURER X X X MEMBERSHIP AND PROGRAMMING DIRECTORS & CHAIRMEN X WARDEN CHANCELLOR DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT MEMBERS MEMBERS MEMBERS INSIDE GUARD OUTSIDE GUARD ENTRANCE
Page 1: WHEN A KNIGHT ACTS selflessly, he a
Page 4 and 5: 2 COUNCIL OFFICERS’ CHECKLIST DUE
Page 6 and 7: 4 FOREWORD It is intended that this
Page 8 and 9: 6 Monitor the council’s progress
Page 10 and 11: 8 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ORGANIZATIONA
Page 14 and 15: 12 stop coming to meetings. Why? He
Page 16 and 17: 14 After conferring with the member
Page 18 and 19: 16 • Present the candidate with a
Page 20 and 21: 18 Advisory Board members, to assis
Page 22 and 23: 20 “Youth Leader” training shou
Page 24 and 25: 22 prior to the exemplification of
Page 26 and 27: 24 Assessment Due Suspended Jan. PC
Page 28 and 29: 26 AUDIT REPORT Section 145 of the
Page 30 and 31: 28 are received and collected by th
Page 32 and 33: 30 C. The “State Council Copy’
Page 34 and 35: REFERENCE 32 Admission Committee. A
Page 36 and 37: 34 ber who has been in an exit stat
Page 38 and 39: REFERENCE 36 figures for “Total f
Page 40 and 41: REFERENCE 38 SCHEDULE C — ASSETS
Page 42 and 43: REFERENCE 40 eliminates the carry-o
Page 44 and 45: 42 review as to the manner in which
Page 46 and 47: 44 DUTIES OF COUNCIL OFFICERS Since
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Page 50 and 51: REFERENCE 48 applies to the Supreme
Page 52 and 53: REFERENCE 50 meetings have been con
Page 54 and 55: REFERENCE 52 Section 128 of the Law
Page 56 and 57: 54 HONORARY AND HONORARY LIFE MEMBE
Page 58 and 59: REFERENCE 56 her. You learned also
Page 60 and 61: REFERENCE 58 hours of the degree ce
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REFERENCE 60 100 to the Supreme Cou
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REFERENCE 62 do not maintain contin
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64 changes; suspension for non-prac
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REFERENCE 66 Orders should always c
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REFERENCE 68 event. All invitations
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70 MEETINGS — A state officer, di
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72 Church and he remarries validly
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REFERENCE 74 In addition, sponsorsh
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REFERENCE 76 Department of Fraterna
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78 4. Net gain or loss—to be affe
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80 SUBJECT INDEX PAGES Admission Co
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82 Treasurer ......................
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After this fraternal year has ended
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