RE: Resolutions and Rules for Candidates for State Office. 

A resolution is a formal statement of a decision or expression of opinion put forth and adopted by the delegates of the State Convention. Resolutions handle a variety functions. They restore old policies, propose new ideas, present new procedures, help set budgets and direct expenditures. Also they can express gratitude to those who deserve such an honor. Because of their importance to the well being of the State Council, serious thought must be given to each resolution. All resolutions are enacted for only one year. An "old" resolution must be re-submitted and voted upon annually.

A proposed resolution may be presented to the State Convention by any Knights of Columbus member in the state. Correct procedures, however, must be followed. The member must first present the proposed resolution to his local council. The council members must approve the proposed resolution. It is then sent to the State Advocate preferably by Email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  In the event the Grand Knight has no Internet access please work with the DGK or FS to use Email if possible. The proposed resolution must bear the signature of the Grand Knight. Please send your resolutions by Email and then follow up with a hard copy by mail of the resolution bearing the signature of the Grand Knight. ALL RESOLUTIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE STATE ADVOCATE NO LATER THAN 28 FEBRUARY, 2010.  AGAIN, THE DEADLINE FOR RESOLUTIONS IS 28 FEBRUARY, 2010 TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE 2010 STATE CONVENTION.  All proposed resolutions will be compiled and Emailed to the Grand Knights by the end of March, 2010 so councils may discuss the resolutions at their April meetings.

State officers may propose resolutions. The proposed resolution must be submitted using the above mentioned methods to the State Advocate no later than 28 February, 2010 to be considered for the 2010 State Convention.

If you have any questions regarding the procedure for submitting resolutions for consideration at the State Convention to be held in Little Rock April 23,24 and 25, 2010 please contact the me at Cell 479-263-7464 or Office 479-770-5609.

The accepted Rules of Conduct for a candidate seeking a state office states that all candidates must be nominated by their local council. Letters sent to other councils must come from the candidate's home council and be signed by the Grand Knight. It is improper to "advertise" a candidate in any public location before or during the convention. This rule will be strictly adhered to and enforced for this convention.

Hard copies bearing the Grand Knight's signature should be sent by United State Mail to Mike Mitchell 21758 Gann Rd. Gentry, AR. 72734.

Thank you in advance for the hard work you will do proposing resolutions and especially for your timely response submitting the to the State Advocate's office. Using Email will speed the response time in distributing these resolutions across the state. So please, try to use Email if possible followed up by a hard copy in the US mail.

 Fraternally,

Mike J. Mitchell
Arkansas State Council
State Advocate