FOURTH DEGREE EXEMPLIFICATION

SOUTH BEND, INDIANA

AUGUST 28 – 29, 2010

SPONSOR:

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

HOST ASSEMBLIY:

Father J A Nieuwland Assembly # 242.

LOCATION:

Hotel – Comfort Suites, 52939 St. Rd. 933N, South Bend, In. Mass at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 309 S. Taylor, South Bend, IN 46601. Dinner & Exemplification at The Landing Catering, 2801 S Michigan, South Bend, In.

ALL EVENT TIMES ARE CENTRAL DAYLIGHT TIMES

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

SATURDAY, August 28, 2010

                                    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 Patrick Catholic Church

                                    6:15 P.M.                                Hospitality –The Landing Catering (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 29, 2010

8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M. Registration – The Landing Catering

                                    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 – at The Landing

        Catering

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, 2010

          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 Comfort Suites, 52939 St. Rd 933 N, South Bend, In. Each individual is responsible for making his own room reservation directly with the hotel. Reservations can be made by calling at (574) 272-1500. Our group rate is $72.99 + tax per night. DEADLINE FOR ROOM RESERVATIONS IS AUGUST 14, 2010. 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 dbheger@decaturwb.com OR earl3660@aol.com.

INDIANA DISTRICT

FOURTH DEGREE EXEMPLIFICATION

SOUTH BEND, INDIANA

AUGUST 28 - 29, 2010

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

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