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1.
A formation meeting between Knights of Columbus officers and ladies
interested in starting a Ladies Auxiliary should be conducted. At this meeting
the K. of C. Officers can acquaint the ladies with the Service Program of their
Council, the Missouri State Council programs and the Structure of an Auxiliary.
The Councils membership roster should be made available at this time, so that
interested ladies may assemble a prospective membership list.
2.
Following the Formation Meeting letters and personal contact should be
directed to those considered eligible, inviting them to attend a general meeting
where the aims and purposes of the Ladies Auxiliary will be presented and
explained and the State Auxiliary By-Laws reviewed. Entrance fees should be
collected, officers elected and chair-persons appointed at this time. This
process should take from 6 to 90 days.
3.
Ladies considered for membership shall be: a. Wives of Knights in good
standing; b. Mothers of Knights in good standing; c. Daughters (18 years &
older) of Knights in good standing; d. Columbus Girls in good standing who
transfer their membership within ninety (90) days of their eighteenth (18th)
birthdays; and e. members of Religious Orders, in good standing with their
Order. Application for membership must be submitted to the affiliate Council
Knights of Columbus Financial Secretary for approval.
4.
An Knights of Columbus council wishing to form a Ladies Auxiliary and
further wants to be affiliated with the Knights of Columbus Missouri State
Council must present an application for Charter, with a legible list of Charter
members, to the State Ladies Auxiliary Chair-couple and upon approval by the
State Deputy, will be issued a Charter.
5.
Charter members are those whose names have been submitted with the
charter application and who have made a commitment by paying their entrance fee.
6.
Immediately upon the election of officers, the Presidents name, address
and phone number should be mailed to the State Ladies Auxiliary Chair-couple.
Preferably with the Charter application.
7.
The Council should have a minimum of ten ladies signed up as Auxiliary
members before submitting the Charter application. There is no limit as to the
number of members an Auxiliary may have.
OPERATION
1.
To the Officers we suggest: learn to use the best abilities of the
members in the fields of endeavor that they enjoy most. You cannot beat loyalty,
enthusiasm or dedication. These qualities are present in your group; seek out
and use them.
2.
Do appoint experienced former officers as co-chair-persons of program
activities. Their experience can be of great assistance in aiding and counseling
newer committee members.
3.
In filling committee appointments, the following factors should be
considered; is she experienced, capable, has time to do the job, accepted by
others and gladly accepts the appointment.
4.
Start meetings at the scheduled time and follow through in a business
like manner. Meeting agenda outlines are listed on the last page of the State
Ladies Auxiliary By-Laws. ROBERTS RULES
OF ORDER should be the Presidents “bible”.
5.
Keep meetings short and lively, with interesting speakers, events and
entertainment. Refreshments and entertainment should fit the occasion.
6.
Auxiliary meetings should be held at suitable quarters, accessible to
all, such as the K. of C. hall, church premises, bank, civic or business
hospitality rooms.
7. Installation of officers should be an open affair,
preferably a joint installation with the Knights of Columbus Officers and should
be conducted by the local District Deputy.
8.
Give members greater value for their time and money invested in the Auxiliary
than they can find elsewhere. Constantly add interest to programs. You need a
“Cause” as a reason for existence. This can be emphasized by responsibility in
Knights of Columbus programs, Church, Charity, Youth and Community activities.
Good deeds attract good people and encourage and provide a means for family
participation in programs that help maintain better family unity.
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