Grand Commandery of Knights Templar

of Kansas

320 SW 8th Avenue

Topeka, KS 66603-3912

785-865-6737

MARCH 30, 2017

Subject: Goals and Objectives of The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Kansas for 2017-2018

  1. PURPOSE: The purpose of the memorandum is to establish the goals and objectives of The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Kansas during the 2017-2018 term.
  1. GOALS:
  • BECOME WHO WE SAY WE ARE
  • STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE IN ALL WE SAY AND DO
  • SEEK ACTIVITITES THAT ELEVATE KNIGHT TEMPLAR ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL COMMANDERIES AND GRAND COMMANDERY EVENTS,
  • RECOGNIZE SIR KNIGHT AND SUBORDINATE COMMANDERY PERFORMANCE AND ACHIEVEMENT.
  • HELP SIR KNIGHTS OF KANSAS UNDERSTAND, ENJOY AND BE CONFIDENT IN THEIR KNIGHTHOOD.
  • PROVIDE EXCELLENT SERVICE AND SUPPORT FOR LOCAL COMMANDERS AND COMMANDERIES.
  • SUPPORT THE MISSION AND GOALS OF THE GRAND ENCAMPMENT OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  1. OBJECTIVES:
  • Membership:
  • Raise Knight Templar of Kansas membership by 10%.
  • Reduce attrition of Knight Templars of Kansas membership due to None Payment of Dues by 25%.
  • Establish a Sir Knight Ambassador Program within each Symbolic Lodge in Kansas by 2018.
  • Establish an awareness program with Symbolic Lodges to assist local commanderies promote the value of becoming a Knight Templar of Kansas by 2018.
  • Recognize the service of 100% of 25 year, 50 year and beyond Knight Templars of Kansas eligible for Service Emblems in 2018.
  • Esoteric Work
  • Establish two (2) Regional Schools of Instruction to elevate Knight Templar order knowledge at the local commandery level.
  • Establish two (2) Regional Festivals to assist local Commanderies attract and initiate candidates for the Orders of Knights Templar
  • Strategic Planning
  • Establish a Grand Commandery Strategic Planning Committee in 2017 composed of Grand Officers serving in the positions of Deputy Grand Commander, Grand Senior Warden, Grand Junior Warden and Grand Standard Bearer for a one year term.
  • Gather Sir Knight input through surveys and round table discussions administered by Grand Commandery Officers attending local Commandery Conclaves within their assigned Districts.
  • Present an annual Strategic Planning Progress Review to constituents at Grand Session in 2018.
  • Develop a new and up-to-date Grand York Rite of Kansas Website that provides our members with:
  • Tabs for History, Officers, Calendar, Events, Resources, Contacts etc.
  • Current Grand Commandery Officer Installations and photos
  • Pages to support Holy Land Pilgrimage, Wreaths Across America and Strategic Planning. Etc.
  • Listings of local Chapters, Councils and Commanderies Information
  • Pages for local commandery installation pictures and events
  • Implement a Wreaths Across America Outreach Program for Knight Templars of Kansas to cultivate and promote our patriotic recognition of the historical sacrifices made by our Veterans and service members during December of each year at select federal cemeteries in Kansas.
  • Develop and conduct Grand Commandery Fund Raisers in for:
  • Holy Land Pilgrimage
  • Wreaths Across America
  • Knight Templar Eye Foundation
  • Update Grand Commandery Committee Responsibility Descriptions, check lists and other supporting documentation as designated by the Grand Commander.
  1. SUMMARY: This year will serve as a stepping stone in rededicating the Knights Templar of Kansas to undertake both the challenges and opportunities that lie before us. We must seek out and apply the talents, experiences and resources within our Order to further our Mission and prepare our constituent commanderies for success going forward. It is my hope that you will join with me in elevating your commitment to undertaking these critical challenges and serve in the best interests of The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Kansas in the 2017- 2018 term and beyond.

Sir Knight James R. Burns, III

R:. E:. Grand Commander

Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Kansas