Cultural Committee

 

Chariman: SK Remar B Padlan

 

Information from Supreme for this committee:

  • Fully utilize the council lecturer when preparing material for the “Good of the Order” section of a meeting. The grand knight appoints the lecturer to provide suitable education and entertainment programs for the council. He is responsible for the “Good of the Order” section of the council meeting. It’s up to him to plan and present worthwhile programs that will help build meeting attendance and benefit the attending members. To do this the lecturer needs to be knowledgeable of all aspects of the council programming. Even with a thorough understanding of council programming and the workings of the Order, it can be difficult to come up with new topics for meetings. Fortunately, there are several sources the lecturer can turn to for fresh ideas. The types of programs arranged by the lecturer are limited only by his imagination and creativity: panel debates on issues facing the community or the Church; speakers such as the coach of a high school team, a town or parish historian, or a local newspaper columnist; quizzes on history, the Bible or sports; discussions of movies, books or plays; performances by theater groups or choirs; presentations by members on their crafts or hobbies; screening a classic film; a presentation on health issues by a doctor; ethnic night celebrations; arranging a talent show; past grand knight dinners; and holiday celebrations are just some possible programs. A good place to look for ideas is Program Supplement. Another excellent source of ideas is Columbia. State newsletters, newsletters from other councils, diocesan newspapers and parish bulletins are also good sources for discussion topics. Lecturers should also familiarize themselves with the videos offered by the Supreme Council office listed in the Knights of Columbus Audiovisuals flyer (#1539).
  • Invite speakers from your community to appear in a series of lectures for your members and their families to discuss the arts and entertainment. Plan demonstrations, exhibits, movies and talks by educators, artists, musicians, etc.
  • Plan an annual Knights of Columbus Art Festival and feature exhibits by local artists. Award prizes.
  • Conduct a “Show and Tell” program where members and their families can exhibit and discuss their own handiwork, crafts, collections, etc.
  • Urge group attendance at concerts, operas, musicals or plays.
  • Consider open meetings, the Good of the Order section of business meetings, or family events as opportunities to conduct a fil m program. Showing a film can be a good way to add interest and diversity to your events. The Supreme Council Department of Fraternal Services can provide your council with a listing of various fil m titles available to councils.
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