Order of the
Knights of Pythagoras
Over 72 years of youth mentoring services.
Our vision is to engage, train, and empower the next generation of leaders....
BEING A
Youth Knight
is about..
Leadership & Community Service
Note: The age, requirements, and titles of a Youth Knight may vary depending upon the state and jurisdiction. Most KOP organizations are structure around two types of life-skills Leadership and Community Service. Learning these skills is a part of their youth development process which prepares them to meet the challenges from adolescents to adulthood.
LEADERSHIP
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Wikipedia defines this as "Youth leadership is the practice of teens exercising authority over themselves or others. Youth leadership has been elaborated upon as a theory of youth development in which young people gain skills and knowledge necessary to lead civic engagement, education reform and community organizing activities"
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YOUTH KNIGHT OFFICERS
(Elected Youth Officers)
Master Knight
Senior Knight
Junior Knight
Knight Recorder
Knight Treasurer
Knight Chaplain
There are approximately 10 or more other appointed officer positions not including the State/Grand Council.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE​
Community services is as a non-paying job performed by one person or a group of people for the benefit of the community. It's an opportunity for youth to learn the importance of not only giving back but to also take care of the communities they live in. Personal benefits may be realized, but it may be performed for a variety of reasons including citizenship requirements.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS
*Thanksgiving Day Food Drive
*Christmas Toy Drive
*Adopt a Street Program
*Clean up the community
*Canned goods drive.
*Help feed the homeless
*Clothing drive
*Help Senior Citizens
*Participate in parades.
and other opportunities...
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