FOURTH DEGREE EXEMPLIFICATION

SHELBYVILLE, INDIANA

AUGUST 25 – 26, 2012

 

SPONSOR:

Father Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C. Province, Indiana District

 

HOST ASSEMBLIY:

Vincent Bacquein Assembly # 2693.

 

LOCATION:

Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 125 E. Broadway St, Shelbyville, In 46176.  Exemplification & Dinner at Knights of Columbus Council #822, 413 E South St., Shelbyville, IN.  Ladies Luncheon, Parks Dept. Conference Center, 945 S. Tompkins St, Shelbyville, In.  Hotel – Hampton Inn, 59 E. Rampart Rd, Shelbyville, In.

 

ALL EVENT TIMES ARE EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIMES

 

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

SATURDAY, August 25, 2012

                                    11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.          Registration – Hotel lobby foyer

                                    4:30 P.M.                                Formation of Sir Knights and

                                                                                          Candidates for Mass

5:00 P.M.                                Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church                         

                                    6:15 P.M.                                Hospitality in K of C Banquet Hall (Cash Bar)

                                    6:45 P.M.                                Banquet Doors open

      (Seating previously assigned)

                                    7:00 P.M.                                Introduce Head Table

                                    7:15 P.M.                                Exemplification Banquet

 

SUNDAY, August 26, 2012

8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.           Registration – K of C Lobby

                                    9:00 A.M.                                Candidates report to District Marshal

                                    9:45 A.M.                                Sir Knights assemble  

                                    10:00 A.M.                              Exemplification begins

                                    10:30 A.M.                              Ladies Social & Meal  Park Dept.                             

                                                                                          Conference Room

 

FOURTH DEGREE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION:

Applications (Form 4) may be obtained from any Assembly, Council or the Master of the Indiana District.  An application must be completed in full and signed by the following: Candidate, Proposer, Faithful Navigator, Faithful Comptroller and the Council Financial Secretary.  Failure to obtain all necessary signatures will delay the processing of the application.  IMPORTANT: The application (all copies of form) should be attached to the reservation form provided, along with a check payable to: Dale Heger, Master – Indiana District and forwarded to:

Earl Riggin, PFN

Secretary – Indiana District

8432 Gallant Fox Drive

Indianapolis, IN 46217-4807

 

 

 

 

DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATION/REGISTRATION FORMS IS:

August 18, 2012

          PLEASE NOTE: NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE AFTER THIS DATE

 

Reservation forms should be submitted by every Candidate or Sir Knight attending this Exemplification.  This will help us to adequately plan all the functions for the weekend.  A reservation form is attached to this notice.  Please reproduce additional copies if needed.

 

EXEMPLIFICATION FEE:

The fee, set by the Supreme Council, for Fourth Degree Candidates is $70.00.  This fee includes the following: a social baldric, lapel pin and one dinner ticket.  The fee for members of the Clergy is $25.00.  It is suggested that local assemblies assume the cost for their clergy members.  This fee does not include the yearly dues payable to your Assembly.

 

ATTIRE:

Candidates and Sir Knights will dress in full formal attire, which includes a black tuxedo, black tie, black cummerbund, black socks, black shoes, plain white pleated front shirt with a lay-down collar (no frills or colors) and white gloves.  This attire is required at both the Mass on Saturday and at the Exemplification.  When taking the Eucharist at Mass, please do not take the host directly into your gloves.  Clergy are properly attired in their normal black suit.  Military personnel will be considered in proper attire if dressed in his military uniform.  Ladies are requested to wear semi-formal attire to the banquet and a nice dress or dress slacks to the ladies’ activity on Sunday.   Dignitaries may wear the regalia of their office or past office during the Mass and exemplification ceremony.  This would include Faithful Navigators, Past Faithful Navigators, Assembly Commanders, Masters, Former Masters, Vice Supreme Master and Former Vice Supreme Masters.

 

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:

A block of rooms has been set aside for this exemplification at the Hampton Inn, Shelbyville, In.  Each individual is responsible for making his own room reservation directly with the hotel.  Reservations can be made by calling at (317) 398-9100.  Our group rate is $89.00 + tax per night.  DEADLINE FOR ROOM RESERVATIONS IS AUGUST 18, 2012.  PLEASE MENTION THAT YOU ARE WITH THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS WHEN MAKING YOUR RESERVATION.  AFTER THE DEADLINE, THE RATE IS BASED UPON AVAILABILITY.   

 

HOSPITALITY ROOMS:

Each assembly must make their own arrangements for any hospitality rooms directly with the hotel.

 

CLASS PICTURE:

A photograph of the exemplification class, degree team and dignitaries will be taken following the exemplification ceremony.  You will be afforded an opportunity to place an order and pay in advance for the photograph when you register.

 

ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT DALE HEGER @ 812-663-8650 OR EARL RIGGIN @ 317-888-0925 OR EMAIL AT hdrain@seidata.com OR earl3660@aol.com.

 

 

 

INDIANA DISTRICT

FOURTH DEGREE EXEMPLIFICATION

SHELBYVILLE, INDIANA

AUGUST 25 - 26, 2012

REGISTRATION FORM

PLEASE PRINT

 

Name                                     ________________________________________________________________________

 

Address                                 ________________________________________________________________________

 

City/State Zip Code           ________________________________________________________________________

 

Telephone Number            __________________________  Council#/Assembly # __ ________________________

 

Wife/Guest’s Name          ________________________________________________________________________

 

Check Appropriate Title    _____ Candidate              _______ Clergy Candidate      _________   Sir Knight

GO TO THE SECTION YOU CHECKED

 

CANDIDATE                                                                                                                                                                   

                                                                                                                                                                                Amount

Candidate’s Fee (whether attending Banquet or not)                                                                                  $70.00

                _______     I will attend the Banquet                                                                                             (incl. In fee)

                _______     I will not attend the Banquet                                                                                           N/A        

                _______     # of additional Banquet Tickets for wife/guest(s) @ $27.00 ea.                       __________

                _______     # of Ladies Luncheon Tickets @ $16.00 ea.                                                          __________

                                                TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE MAILED WITH THIS FORM                     $ _________

                                                 NOTE: MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION MUST BE ATTACHED

 

CLERGY CANDIDATE                                                                                                                                                           

                                                                                                                                                                                Amount

Clergy Candidate’s Fee (whether attending Banquet or not)                                                    $25.00

                _______     I will attend the Banquet                                                                                             (incl. In fee)

                _______     I will not attend the Banquet                                                                                          N/A        

                _______     # of additional Banquet Tickets for guest(s) @ $27.00 ea.                 __________

                                                TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE MAILED WITH THIS FORM                     $ _________

                                                 NOTE: MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION MUST BE ATTACHED

 

SIR KNIGHT                                                                                                                                                                 

                                                                                                                                                                                Amount

                ___1____     Registration Fee                                                                                                             $ 5.00

                _______     I will attend the Banquet                                                                                                $27.00

                _______     I will not attend the Banquet                                                                                           N/A        

                _______     # of additional Banquet Tickets for wife/guest(s) @ $27.00 ea.                       _________

                _______     # of Ladies Luncheon Tickets @ $16.00 ea.                                                          _________

                                                TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE MAILED WITH THIS FORM                     $ ______ _

 

                NOTE:  ONLY ONE CANDIDATE, CLERGY CANDIDATE OR SIR KNIGHT PER FORM!!

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 18, 2012.  NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE AFTER THIS DATE!!  PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: DALE HEGER, MASTER-INDIANA DISTRICT. 

PLEASE FORWARD CHECKS, MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION AND REGISTRATION FORMS TO:

EARL RIGGIN, SECRETARY

8432 GALLANT FOX DRIVE

INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46217-4807