District Deputy Report (April 2009)

District Deputy’s Report
Vernon Hawkins, Jr., PGK, PFN

April has arrived [and so has Spring]! With the arrival of spring a new beginning takes place with nature and also with our faith. We, as Christians experience a rebirth through our commemoration of the passion and death of Jesus and His resurrection on Easter Sunday.

Each and every council should be planning on how to improve and enhance your programs in the five areas of our activities: church, community, council, family, and youth. Good and vibrant programs are key to the success of each council in our jurisdiction. Obviously it follows that if we have interesting and enjoyable programs that recruitment and retention will be made that much easier. Not only will these programs attract new members, but also they will be useful in encouraging inactive members to become involved again.

Recruiting new members does more than benefit your council. When you offer a man the opportunity to join the Knights of Columbus, you are offering him a chance to live his Catholic faith in a unique way by allowing him to have the “Experience of a Lifetime.” Please take the time to offer every eligible catholic man the same opportunity that you enjoy by asking him to join.

I want to thank the Grand Knights who have submitted their final program reports. We no sooner close our final reporting period when most Grand Knights will pass the torch on to their successor. Every Grand Knight should help make this transition as smooth as possible and mentor the new leader. The Council’s programs for the following year begin a new beginning April 1, 2009, and it is important that your programs start off strong.

The District SIX Staff is always available to assist any council or Brother Knight that has questions about how to conduct a program or how to write a report; just give us a call. There is a lot of experience on the District Staff waiting to be tapped.