2021 KCLS PROTOCOL PROTOCOL By definition protocol is
2021 KCLS PROTOCOL
PROTOCOL By definition, protocol is a system of rules that explain the correct conduct and procedures to be followed in meetings and formal situations.
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PROTOCOL The grand knight must conduct the meetings in accordance with the Charter, Constitution and Laws of the Knights of Columbus, supplemented by your council's by-laws according to parliamentary procedure. The standard reference on the subject of procedure is Robert’s Rules of Order.
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Special Circular 23 How To Conduct A Meeting: PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE by A. F. Wileden Distributed by Knights of Columbus
COUNCIL SETUP USE THE SPECIFIED ARRANGEMENT FOR THE COUNCIL CHAMBER TO INSURE CONSISTENCY, DIGNITY & EFFICIENCY OF THE MEETINGS COUNCIL WARDEN RESPONSIBLE FOR PROPER SETUP
COME ON GUYS -- SIT DOWN!! LET’S GET ON WITH THE PROGRAM!!
CHANGE IS HERE
CHANGE IS HERE
OTHER PROTOCOL HIGHLIGHTS When a member wishes to speak, he does so by rising from his seat, addressing the chair by saying “Worthy Grand Knight” and renders the salute. (Representing the tree of the Cross, the member makes a vertical motion, with his arm and vertically opened hand, from top to bottom. ) The presiding officer recognizes the speaker by announcing his name and rendering the salute in return. (Representing the arms of the Cross, the presiding officer makes a horizontal motion, with his arm and horizontally open hand, from left to right).
If a priest, state officer, district deputy, or special guest should arrive while a meeting is in progress; the presiding officer raps the gavel three times for all to stand instructs the warden to escort the guest in. The presiding officer then offers a seat of honor to the guest. However a state officer or district deputy when present at his home council need not be specifically recognized unless he has been invited to attend in his official capacity or requests to be so recognized. When a general agent or field agent is present at a meeting, he should be treated as a guest. He should be seated and introduced with the dignitaries.
PROTOCOL ORDER OF PRECEDENCE HIERARCHY CLERGY SUPREME KNIGHT STATE DEPUTY SUPREME OFFICERS SUPREME MASTER SUPREME DIRECTOR FORMER SUPREME OFC & DIR VICE SUPREME MASTER ELECTED STATE OFFICERS * DISTRICT MASTER * PAST STATE DEPUTIES FORMER VICE SUPREME MASTER DISTRICT DEPUTIES DIOCESAN ADMINISTRATORS FORMER MASTERS STATE DIRECTORS STATE CHAIRMEN GENERAL AGENTS CHAPTER PRESIDENT GRAND KNIGHTS DISTRICT MARSHAL FAITHFUL NAVIGATORS COUNCIL OFFICERS ASSEMBLY OFFICERS DISTRICT WARDEN FIELD AGENT * AT 4 th DEGREE FUNCTIONS MASTER & STATE OFFICERS EXCHANGE POSITIONS
MEDALS OF OFFICE All council officers should wear their current medal of office at all meetings and official functions of the Order. At council functions and socials, it is proper and fitting that officers wear their medal of
MEETING & ACTIVITY PROTOCOLS A GUEST SHOULD ALWAYS BE TREATED LIKE A GUEST IN YOUR HOME THE GK SHOULD GREET ALL GUESTS IF WIVES ARE PRESENT, THE LADIES SHOULD GREET THEM AND CONVERSE WITH THEM K of C HAS ESTABLISHED RULES PERTAINING TO CONDUCT FOR CERTAIN SITUATIONS BASICALLY, PROTOCOL IS COMMON COURTESY AND GOOD JUDGEMENT
CONCLUSION The protocols of the Order are a unique and special part of our Order. Every Council is required to conform to the protocols and promote them to all members.
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