Exemplification

Join the Fourth Degree
The exemplification will be Saturday October 9, 2010 in Irvine.

INFORMATION MEETING: Sunday, September 26, 2010 at 1:00 pm in Holy Spirit Parish Hall
17270 Ward St, Fountain Valley 92708. Candidates and wives please attend this important event.

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We invite members of your Council to join the Fourth Degree. Sir Knights of the Fourth Degree, deem it an honor and privilege to carry our TRIAD EMBLEM, which features The Dove, The Cross, and The Globe. Our Honored Order cherishes as its Patron, Christopher Columbus.

The primary purpose of the Fourth Degree is to foster the spirit of patriotism by promoting responsible citizenship and a love of and loyalty to the Knights' respective countries through active membership in local Fourth Degree groups called assemblies. Fourth Degree members must retain their membership as Third Degree members in the local council to remain in good standing.

The official dress for the Fourth Degree Exemplification is black tuxedo, black bow tie, plain white tuxedo shirt (NO wing tip shirts), black shoes, and black cummerbund. Religious and members of the armed services may wear their clerical garb or dress uniform respectively. NO lapel pins and jewel of office during exemplification for candidates.
As a Fourth Degree Knight you have the opportunity to become part of your assembly's color corps. As a color corps member, you will be recognized widely by the distinctive attire of tuxedo, feathered hat (chapeau) cape and sword. Color corps members regularly take part in civic events such as parades and wreath-laying ceremonies, and in ecclesial functions at Catholic churches.

Candidate Information

Must be a Third Degree member in good standing with 6 months membership in the order. Less than (6) six months will not be considered, unless a waiver has been requested and approved by the Vice Supreme Master. Have an approved Form 4 along with $70.00 application fee submitted to the Master by Oct. 1^st 2010 to be considered for the Exemplification of the Fourth Degree. Clergy (Priests and Brothers) application fees shall be $35.00. All fees must be submitted by Assembly check made payable to: Master, Fourth Degree and mailed to Lawrence Campitiello Master, 17825 Azucar Way, San Diego Ca. 92127

Dress Code

The official Dress Code for Exemplification of the Fourth Degree shall be; (a) Black bow tie, plain white tuxedo shirt, black cummerbund, black footwear, and black tuxedo. No wingtip collars will be allowed. That includes 4^th Degree Members.

(b) A member serving in the armed forces of his country, full time police and firefighters shall be considered in proper attire when dressed in a Class A dress uniform.

Hotel Information

Reservations must be made directly to the hotel by September 15, 2010 for the guaranteed rate of $ 90.00 plus tax.
Phone number (949) 553-0100. Please request the Knights of Columbus room rate.

Ladies Luncheon and Banquet Information

Ladies Luncheon – Saturday 12:00 Noon – $30.00

Banquet – Saturday 7:30 PM – $41.00

Each candidate will receive one (1) banquet ticket as part of his application fee.
Additional tickets and Ladies Luncheon tickets are to be ordered by the Assembly

Items to Remember for Fourth Degree Exemplification 2009

· The official dress for the Fourth Degree Exemplification is black tuxedo, black bow tie, plain white tuxedo shirt (NO wing tip shirts), black shoes, and black cummerbund. Religious and members of the armed services may wear their clerical garb or dress uniform respectively. NO lapel pins and jewel of office to be worn during exemplification by candidates. You must have your Third Degree membership card with you for the Fourth Degree Exemplification.

· Any Third Degree member in good standing, with at least six months membership in the order is eligible for membership in the Fourth Degree.

· A Ladies Luncheon is provided for your wife’s entertainment and enjoyment during the actual Exemplification ceremony. Our Assembly number is 85. Ladies look for Assembly 85 tables.

· Evening banquet tickets will be distributed in the lobby of the hotel only. Seating at tables is assigned by the District Master. You can NOT switch seats. If you wish to sit together as a group, you MUST provide this information to Ronald Knowles by September 23rd at the information meeting.

· El Camino Real annual dues are $35. Fourth Degree Meetings are held the SECOND Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm in the classroom at the Brothers of St. Patrick, 7820 Bolsa Ave., Midway City, CA 92655. Bring your Third and Fourth Degree membership cards to every meeting and event.

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