Worthy Shepherds & Apostles Challenges / Solutions Caller Script for Knights Being Dropped Contact the Brother in person or by phone. Use this list as a script for calls and contacts. 1. Get to know him. Find out what is happening in his life. Be a friend. a. Open with, “I’m _________, a Brother Knight and I’m helping Council (Name and Number) to reconnect with some of our Brothers. What’s been happening in your life lately?” b. Listen to his responses and comment when appropriate. 2. Thank him for being a Brother Knight. Remind him that Knights help their Brothers. 3. Ask, “Can you tell me why you became a Knight in the first place?” 4. Remind him of some of the cheap provigil online activities and services that your Council has provided recently. 5. Say, “The Council hasn’t seen you very much for a while. Is there anything we can do to help you?” a. Listen, comment, and if needed, let him know that you will pass the information on to the Council for their consideration. 6. Ask him if the activities and services provided by the Knights are valuable. 7. Say, “Don’t you want to continue to be part of those good works?” 8. Tell him, “I see that the Financial Secretary has you on the list of Brothers who have not yet sent in their dues. Did you ever get the notice or did you put it aside?” 9. Ask, “Is there any way that the Council can help you and your family?” 10. Offer to pray with or pray for him and his family. As you get into the Challenges, listen to what your Brother has to say. Try to offer a positive solution and then ask, “Doesn’t that sound OK?” Or, “Isn’t that right?” Or, “Don’t you agree?” Challenge – I lost my job. I can’t afford the dues. Solution – • We are an Order that was founded on the principle of Charity. Ask the Council for dues forgiveness for anyone who has financial hardships. • Apply to Columbian Charities (365 Club) for those with major financial problems. • Ask the Brother to volunteer time and service in place of dues. Challenge – I can’t come to the meetings. Solution – • That’s OK, you can still help by volunteering for some of our projects or even just by attending some of our activities. • Pick the activities and service projects that meet needs and interests of you and your family. By participating, you and your family will feel the strength of the Brotherhood. • Give me your best phone # and email so we can let you know what our Council is doing. Challenge – I don’ have time to be in the Knights. Solution – • Did you know that our Council has done -?-?-?-?-?-?-?-?-? for the church and -?-?-?-?-?-?-? for the community? By continuing on as a Knight, you are supporting the work of those who have the time to serve. • You aren’t required to attend meetings so come if you can but don’t worry if you can’t. • You can still be an active night just by participating in one or two of the activities that fit your family’s needs.
• Remember to keep paying your dues and , if possible, make a donation, so the Council can continue to do its charitable works. Challenge – I’m angry at what the Council (or one of the Knights) has done. Solution – • What incident caused the anger? • Please remember that we are only human and will make mistakes. Can’t you follow Christ by offering forgiveness? • Let’s talk this out, face-?to-?face, so this Challenge won’t affect other Brothers and so that you can reconcile with the Brother or the Council. Challenge – I’ve moved out of the area. Solution – • Would you like some help to find the Council closest to you so you can join them in their efforts? • Would you like to keep paying your dues to maintain your membership in our Council? • We can put you on a list to receive annual updates regarding the activities, services, and accomplishments of our Council. Other arguments to stay in the Knights: 1. All Knights in good standing have an automatic, accidental death benefit. 2. Knights will continue to receive the Columbia magazine. 3. Knights and children of Knights may apply for State and Supreme K of C college scholarships. 4. Knights help each other and their families to stay strongly connected to the Catholic faith. 5. When there is a death in the family, a Brother Knight who is a Field Agent will assist your family with the funeral arrangements whether you are insured or not. You can’t get that free help any other way. 6. You will lose your years of service toward Honorary and Honorary Life if you are suspended. For thos e in the Military, Police, Fire Fighters, or other peacekeepers: 1. The Matthew / Swift Scholarship program will provide funds to send your kids to four years at any Catholic University if you are killed or permanently disabled while serving in harm’s way if the serviceman had any Knights of Columbus insurance or annuity. 2. This is offered to those who have ANY insurance with the Knights, even just a small annuity. For those who are Insured Members: 1. Your insurance dividends will be reduced to pay the Supreme Per Capita if you leave. 2. You will lose the automatic accidental death benefit if you leave or are dropped. For those who you just cannot convince: 1. Ask if a Chapter Officer or a State Committeeman can call to follow up this conversation. 2. Let the Brother know that if he would handwrite and sign a brief note of resignation from the Order, his years or service in the Knights would be maintained when he chooses to reapply for membership. Be sure to keep notes regarding the call. 1. Date. 2. Name of caller. 3. Details regarding the Brother’s situation. 4. The Brother’s main reason for not paying dues or participating with the Council. 5. If the challenge was not solved, was this contact referred to a Chapter Officer or State Retention Committeeman for follow up? Please send any additional suggestions especially Challenges / Solutions that you may encounter when contacting Brothers to Membership@californiaknights.org so that we can modify this Caller Script.