Invite and Grow Workshop

Membership growth starts with a simple action: inviting a Catholic man to join us. But making that invitation—and turning it into sustainable growth—can sometimes be challenging.

That’s why we’re bringing the Invite and Grow: Membership Workshop to locations across Minnesota September 14–20.

This is not another presentation about why membership is important. It’s a hands-on working session designed to give your council practical tools and confidence to identify prospects, make the invitation, conduct successful Church Drives, follow up and build an actionable membership plan.

Bring Your Council Team

We encourage your Grand Knight, Membership Director, Financial Secretary and other members involved in recruiting to attend together. Each Knight attending must register individually.

Get a head start before you arrive! Be sure to read the “Come Prepared” section below the schedule. Complete the three simple pre-work steps so your council arrives ready to put the training into action—and earn a Knights of Columbus padfolio. Every participating council will also receive 20 Culture of Invitation Prayer Cards to help carry the message back to your members.

Choose Your Workshop & Register Today

Sept. 14 — Barnesville | 5:30–8:00 PM
Hildebrand Hall
307 Front Street North, Barnesville, MN 56514
REGISTER – BARNESVILLE

Sept. 15 — Hermantown | 5:30–8:00 PM
St. Raphael’s Church Basement
5779 Seville Rd, Hermantown, MN 55811
REGISTER – HERMANTOWN

Sept. 16 — Alexandria | 5:30–8:00 PM
KC Hall – Main Level
722 6th Ave East, Alexandria, MN 56308
REGISTER – ALEXANDRIA

Sept. 17 — Edina | 5:30–8:00 PM
Edina Training Room – Lower Level
7700 France Ave South, Edina, MN
REGISTER – EDINA

Sept. 18 — New Brighton | 3:30–6:00 PM
St. John the Baptist Church – Fellowship Hall
835 2nd Ave NW, New Brighton, MN 55112
REGISTER – NEW BRIGHTON

Sept. 19 — Redwood Falls | 8:30–11:00 AM
St. Catherine’s Catholic Church
900 E. Flynn St., Redwood Falls, MN
REGISTER – REDWOOD FALLS

Sept. 19 — Lakefield | 2:30–5:00 PM
St. Joseph
410 Broadway, Lakefield, MN 56150
REGISTER – LAKEFIELD

Sept. 20 — Wells | 9:30 AM–12:00 PM
St. Casimir – School Building next to Church
320 2nd Ave SW, Wells, MN 56097
REGISTER – WELLS

Sept. 20 — Rochester | 2:30–5:00 PM
Holy Spirit Church – Emmaus Room
5455 50th Ave NW, Rochester, MN 55901
REGISTER – ROCHESTER

Each session includes 30 minutes of Fellowship & Check-In, followed by the two-hour Invite and Grow workshop.

Come Prepared — Earn a KC Padfolio

Councils completing these three steps before attending the workshop will receive one Knights of Columbus padfolio:

1. Develop a Prospect List
   Start identifying the Catholic men your council should personally invite.
2. Know Your Membership Quota — Officers Online
   Review your council’s current membership quota and come knowing the goal you’re working toward.
3. Identify and Register Your Church Drive
   Select your Church Drive date and register it with the Minnesota State Council.

These aren’t just pre-work assignments—they are the first steps toward putting your council’s membership plan into action.

Bring your team. Bring your prospect list. Leave with a plan.

Fast Start 90 is about building membership momentum early. Invite and Grow will give your council the practical tools, practice and support to turn that opportunity into action.

Register today and encourage the Knights who will help lead your membership efforts to join you. Remember, each attendee needs to register individually.

If you have questions or need help preparing for the workshop, please reach out. We’re here to support you and your council in making the most of this opportunity.

Fraternally,

John Short
State Membership Director
Minnesota Knights of Columbus