Grand Knight Handbook

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FOREWORD
It is intended that this booklet be descriptive of the important
elements of the grand knight’s duties, thereby enabling him to
carry out his responsibilities in a way that will mean growth and
progress for his council and that will give him the satisfaction at
the end of his term that he has contributed an important page
to the history of our Order.
Resolution for Membership Growth
Adopted by the delegates at the
121st Supreme Convention in Washington, D.C.
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the Knights of Columbus to
fulfill Father Michael J. McGivney’s vision to extend to each and
every eligible Catholic man an invitation to become a member
of this great Order; and
WHEREAS, membership in the Order symbolizes an individual’s
commitment to his faith as a practicing Catholic, his
profound love for his country and his steadfast dedication to
serving his community; and
WHEREAS, membership growth is crucial to both the
vitality of the Order and the Order’s ability to carry out the many
magnificent activities, programs and services is provides for its
members, its Church, and society; and
WHEREAS, the members of this 121st Supreme Council
have become determined to dedicate themselves to strengthening
and increasing the Order’s membership so that others can
experience, first hand, the allegiance of fraternalism and the fulfillment
from charitable service;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that it is the
responsibility of each and every Brother Knight to work toward
fulfilling Father McGivney’s vision by making council and membership
growth a leading priority;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that we urge every member to
commit himself to bringing in at least one new member each
year; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the leadership at every level
of the Order; the Supreme Officers and Directors, State
Deputies, District Deputies and Grand Knights understand and
accept their special responsibility to increase the membership
of the Order.