DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT DUTIES

Deputy Grand Knight

1. Attends Deputy Grand Knight Diocesan Training upon being elected into office.This is not optional.

2. Attends all council, executive committee and other committee meetings (as assigned by Grand Knight). Uses the State Leadership Guide as a core tool.

3. Attends Deputy Grand Knight Training at annual Diocesan Training event

4. Assists the Grand Knight in the operation of the council’s affairs

5. Presides at meetings and takes over when the Grand Knight is not present

6. Carries out all duties and responsibilities of Grand Knight during vacations and/or extended absences of Grand Knight from the council.

7. Carries out all council duties assigned by the Grand Knight

8. Writes an article for every issue of the council newsletter

9. Works closely with council Public Relations Director for local press releases promoting and reporting on council membership drives and program activities, articles/event reporting to MI Columbian and Columbian Magazine for council program activities and special events

10. Works closely with Council Programs Director (or individual Program Directors if serving as councils Program Director) for the planning, execution and reporting of all council activities

11. Assists the Grand Knight in the quarterly preparation of the Form MI 1 (Council Activities Report Form)

12. Assists Grand Knight in the selection of the Knight and Family of the Month and also Knight and Family of the Year program activities

13. Assists the Grand Knight in the formation of and active success of the council new member “mentor” program and takes a personal active role in same

14. Attends and observes semi-annual council audits

15. Heads the council Retention Committee, is knowledgeable in the member retention process as published by the Supreme Council, and is an active participant in the council member retention process

16. Attends all District and Diocesan Meetings and training sessions and promotes the active attendance at same to fellow officers, council directors and all members.

17. Participates in First Degree ceremony

18. Studies the Grand Knight Handbook whenever possible so as to become familiar with and knowledgeable about the role of Grand Knight that a Deputy Grand Knight is being prepared for.