Adoption of the program on the state and local levels makes the Knights of Columbus a Catholic, family, fraternal and service organization. The Service Program is a program of action under the direction of two men selected by the grand knight, as program and membership directors. The grand knight, in consultation with the program director, then selects others to fulfill the duties of church, community, council, family and youth directors who appoint various committees to plan the projects and activities in the council. Following guidelines and format designed by the Supreme Council Department of Fraternal Services, a local and state council immediately can put into operation many needed programs by proper use of the talents and abilities of the membership.
Flexibility allows local or state selection of activities of interest to the members.
Manuals and handbooks are sent to the men selected to serve in the position of directors. Their names are reported to the Supreme Office for a special mailing list of current and updated information sent to them for use in their councils. An informed and active membership is the goal of every council. The Service Program is one means to that end. A program director will provide the opportunity for activity and the membership director will oversee the work necessary for retention of membership and recruitment of new Knights.