Knights of Columbus - College Councils

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College Councils

David Morris
College Councils Chairman

Introduction

College is usually a young man's first experience away from home.

The Knights of Columbus as an organization is in a unique position to help that experience be a good one.

We can offer everything a young man needs in college.

What You Need To Start

A college - Any college with a Catholic student ministry is a candidate for a Council.

A committed Financial Secretary. This person needs to be a permanent member of the council. It helps if he is also a member of the university community, faculty/staff or something of the sort.

A good DD. This person needs to be more involved with the inner workings of a college council than he is with his other councils.

Interested Students. This is actually the easiest part of the equation. In college, young men are looking for something to be a part of. When they see that the Knights are men of action, they will naturally come.

Permanent members. Examples of faith, mentors, networking, resources

Challenges Unique to College Councils

A very patience and understanding District Deputy

College Students. They are usually very busy, and very forgetful.

Turnover. Nearly 100% turnover every 4 - 6 years. That is why permanent members and financial secretaries are important.

Recruiting. To grow, you have to recruit 5 members in order to keep just 1 for four years.

Money. College students are usually broke, and if they have money they may not be good at managing it yet.

A Brother Knight from the local council should work with college council officers to handle the FS duties.

Benefits

New ideas. Because of the turnover there is always a different perspective.

College Students. They are often very idealistic. Think of what college students have accomplished in the past.

Leadership. A college council should be a leadership machine. At the end of four years a college knight will be able to operate in any role in a traditional council.