Archdiocese of Washington District

The 40th Exemplification is scheduled for 18 April 2010. It will be held at University of Maryland UM Conference Center.

Honoree: SK & Lady Joseph E. Murtha, Former Master ADW

Location: University of Maryland University College

Inn and Conference Center (Marriott)

University Boulevard at Adelphi Road

College Park, Maryland

ELIGIBILITY FOR MEMBERSHIP

To be eligible for membership in the Fourth Degree, candidates must be:

(1) Over 18 years of age; (2) A Third Degree member in good standing in his Council, and who was initiated into the First Degree prior to October 18, 2009; and (3) A practical Catholic in union with the Holy See, and (4) a US Citizen, or willing to Pledge Allegiance to USA.

Fees: The basic fee for candidates is $70.00. A special fee for priests and members of religious orders is $35.00. Full payment should accompany each candidate’s application and reservation form. Each candidate receives one (1) banquet ticket to the Fourth Degree Banquet. Additional banquet tickets are available at a cost of $45.00 per person. The fee for the Ladies' Activities is $25.00. All checks must be made payable to: Master, Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. All applications, banquet reservations, outstanding fees, and Ladies' Activity reservations must be received by the District Secretary on or before March 15, 2010. There will be no refunds or changes after this date. Please forward all applications and reservations to SK Ernest E. Harley, Secretary to the Master, 14721 Harvest Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20905-5642. To ensure that all applications are accurately completed, the candidate’s application must be received, voted on, and approved by the Assembly before it is submitted to the Secretary to the Master.

Hotel: To make reservations Call 1-800-228-9290, ask for the Knight of Columbus Room block, refer to the Group code kgckgca. Mention which night you would like your stay (April 17, 2010 –April 18, 2010). A credit card will be necessary to reserve your room and they will charge the first night including all taxes to your card. Be sure to examine the confirmation very carefully to avoid any confusion when you arrive. If you don’t receive a confirmation, call the Marriott to follow up.

Schedule:

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Registration (Candidate & Sir Knights) 1-4:00 PM

Mass 5:00 PM

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Candidate Check-in 10:00 AM

Ladies’ Social & Entertainment 11:00 AM

Exemplification of the 4th Degree 12:00 Noon

Ladies’ Luncheon 12:30 PM

Banquet 5:30 PM

Click to the following to download forms and files:

For Further Information Contact:

Master of the Fourth Degree

SK CHARLES H. SMALLWOOD.... 410-535-2154

Secretary to the Master

SK ERNEST E. HARLEY

301-989-9346

ernhar@verizon.net

District Comptroller

SK VERNON E.HAWKINS

301-336-0284

vhawkinsjr@aol.com

District Liaisons to the Master

SK THOMAS E. IRWIN

301-540-2516 / teirwin@verizon.net

SK ANTHONY I. COLBERT, PSD

301-249-3331 / crashout1@verizon.net

District Marshals

SK MAURICE E. HUNT………….240-607-9199

SK HAROLD J. SANDERS, JR…301-390-9590

SK JOHN F. WINFREY………….301-345-3794

Wardens to the Master

SK EARL S. THORNE….……….410-535-1364

SK CHESTER E. PEARSON … 240-455-4186

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DRESS

The official dress for candidates for the Fourth Degree Exemplification is black tie, plain white tuxedo shirt with plain collar, black cummerbund, black shoes and socks, and black tuxedo. Religious may wear their clerical attire, and members of the armed forces or full time police and firefighting officers may wear their respective dress uniform. Members shall wear the official regalia, that is: the official dress with the social baldric

LADIES’ ENTERTAINMENT

For Ladies, there will be a social and entertainment program beginning at 11:30 AM. This will include fun, prizes, and refreshments. The price is $25.00. Afternoon wear is suggested. Dress for the reception and banquet will be evening wear. Please check with your Assembly for dressing room accommodations for ladies needing to change for the Banquet.

Reservations for ladies attending the ladies’ social and entertainment activities, and banquet must be made on or before March 15, 2010.

SCHEDULE

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Registration 1-4:30 PM

(Candidates & Sir Knights)

Mass 5:00 PM

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Candidate Check-in 10:00 am

Ladies’ Social 11:00 am

Exemplification - 12:00 Noon

Ladies’ Luncheon 12:30 pm

Banquet 5:30 pm

BANQUET RESERVATIONS

A Banquet ticket for the Candidate is included with the Initiation Fee. All other Banquet tickets are $45.00. Checks should be made payable to Master, Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree.

DEADLINES

To ensure that all applications are completed accurately, the candidate’s application must be received and approved by the Assembly before submission to the Secretary of the Master. It is important, therefore, that candidates and/or proposers contact the Faithful Navigator or membership director for any Assembly specific information.

Applications, Banquet Reservations for members and guests, and Ladies Activity Reservations should be made on or before March 15, 2010.

The deadline for receipt of applications by the Secretary is March 12, 2010.

All balances must be paid in full on or before March 15, 2010. There will be no refunds for cancellation after this date.

HOTEL

To make reservations Call 1-800-228-9290 identify yourself as a Knight of Columbus attending Fourth Degree Exemplification during the weekend 18 April 2010. Mention the Group Code kgckgca. A credit card will be necessary to reserve your room and they will charge the first night including all taxes to your card.

COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION

The following sections of the Membership Document (Form 4) must be completed. Please follow these instructions:

Section 1: Enter your name, address, city, state and Zip Code, telephone number, date of birth, Marital Status, First Degree date, and the Council in which you joined the Knights of Columbus.

Section 2: Enter Country of citizenship and whether by birth or naturalization. If you are a naturalized citizen, complete the portion regarding final papers.

Section 3: Does not pertain to Candidates.

Section 4: Complete your Parish name and sign the application. Have your proposer enter his membership number and sign the application as well.

Section 5: Reserved for Assembly approval that includes signatures of the Faithful Navigator and Faithful Comptroller.

Section 6: Enter your membership number listed on your Third Degree card. If you do not know your membership number, contact your Financial Secretary.

Have your Council Financial Secretary complete the certification part of the application. Complete the insert of this brochure and return it with your check for deposits and/or fees with your Form 4 to your proposer or Council Fourth Degree Liaison. Either will submit all of your paper work to the Assembly’s Faithful Navigator.

Program Ad Book Information:

As with past Exemplification’s, the District will publish a program book for the new Sir Knights and banquet attendees. We ask all Assemblies and Councils in the Archdiocese of Washington District to take an ad in this program book.

The costs of the program ads are:

Inside Front and Rear Covers........................................................ $250.00

Full Page ...................................................................................... $100.00

Half Page ....................................................................................... $65.00

Quarter Page .................................................................................. $45.00

Patron Ads ...................................................................................... $5.00

The deadline for all ads will be March 20, 2010. Send the ad in now and avoid the rush. After the program goes to print, there will be no inserts, so if you are planning on taking an ad, do so as soon as possible.

Checks should be made payable to “Master Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus”. You can email your ad (WORD is preferred) or mail your ad (camera ready copy is requested) and fees to:

SK Franklin W. Woodbury DD, PFN

(703) 998-0140

asemexec@earthlink.net

We thank you in advance for your participation and support. Please select one of the appropriate forms below for your submission.