Knights of Columbus John H Reddin Province Provincial

Knights of Columbus John H. Reddin Province Provincial Meeting • Call to order • Opening Prayer • Pledge of Allegiance • Appointment of Pilot • Introduction of guests • Opening remarks Vice Supreme Master

• New Uniform • Approved by Board of Directors on June 10, 2017 • Decision was made with the Good of the entire Order in mind

Factors for New Uniform • the aging of our Fourth Degree membership • slow growth of the Fourth Degree (fewer than 20% of Knights are Fourth Degree members, and only a fraction of that number even serve as honor guards)

Factors for New Uniform • Consistent reports that the old regalia presented a barrier to Fourth Degree membership, especially among younger men

• Affected Laws and Rules Governing the Fourth Degree are Article XI, Section 38 Official Dress and Regalia and Section 39, Dress for Exemplification

Knights of Columbus John H. Reddin Province Provincial Meeting Reports • • Report of Supreme Secretary Report of Supreme Master Report of Vice Supreme Master Report of District Masters

Knights of Columbus John H. Reddin Province Provincial Meeting Fourth Degree Structure Supreme Master The Supreme Master exercises Fourth Degree administrative authority and supervises all its officers and assemblies. He makes detailed reports and recommendations to each Board of Directors meeting. He appoints District Masters.

Knights of Columbus John H. Reddin Province Provincial Meeting Fourth Degree Structure DISTRICTS AND DISTRICT ASSEMBLY • Subject to approval by the Board of Directors, each Province is divided into Districts. There is presently 125 Districts. When necessary, the Supreme Master may increase or decrease these Districts.

Knights of Columbus John H. Reddin Province Provincial Meeting Fourth Degree Structure • The District assembly is composed of the Faithful Navigator of each assembly and one delegate for each 100 members or major fraction thereof. It meets during March or April. The Master presides at all meetings. It considers matters pertaining to the Fourth Degree and selects three members to recommend to the Supreme Master for his consideration in appointing a Master.

Knights of Columbus John H. Reddin Province Provincial Meeting RELATIONSHIP OF FOURTH DEGREE TO THIRD DEGREE All Fourth Degree members must be in good standing in the Third Degree. When a member is terminated from his council, he is automatically terminated from the Fourth Degree.

Knights of Columbus John H. Reddin Province Provincial Meeting RELATIONSHIP OF FOURTH DEGREE TO THIRD DEGREE The State Deputy is the chief executive officer in his jurisdiction. Although he does not exercise administrative authority over the Fourth Degree officers and assemblies, he should nevertheless be concerned with the welfare of the Fourth Degree because its members are members of the Order under his jurisdiction.

Knights of Columbus John H. Reddin Province Provincial Meeting RELATIONSHIP OF FOURTH DEGREE TO THIRD DEGREE He may make recommendations to the Supreme Master and the Board regarding Vice Supreme Master and Master appointments as well as the creation of new districts. In order not to conflict with State Council programs, all Vice Supreme Masters and Masters are instructed to clear dates of Fourth Degree activities with the State Deputy.

Knights of Columbus John H. Reddin Province Provincial Meeting RELATIONSHIP OF FOURTH DEGREE TO THIRD DEGREE The State Deputy is always kept informed, by the Supreme Master, of all Fourth Degree programs. He should support and help promote these programs.

Knights of Columbus John H. Reddin Province Provincial Meeting RELATIONSHIP OF FOURTH DEGREE TO THIRD DEGREE The State Deputy should allow space in his state news bulletin for publishing Fourth Degree news and encourage local councils to do likewise. He should include a list of Fourth Degree officers and assemblies in his state directory.

Knights of Columbus John H. Reddin Province Provincial Meeting • • • Membership Goal 2016 -17 Quota Actual Arizona 311 227 Colorado 289 285 New Mexico 138 151 Utah 78 56 Total 816 719 % 72. 99% 98. 62% 109. 42% 71. 79% 88. 11%

Knights of Columbus John H. Reddin Province Provincial Meeting • • • Membership Goal 2017 -18 Quota Actual Arizona 307 126 Colorado 296 69 New Mexico 143 3 Utah 78 1 Total 825 199 % 41. 04% 23. 31% 2. 10% 1. 28% 24. 12%

Knights of Columbus John H. Reddin Province Provincial Meeting • • Membership 1 New Assembly per District 2016 -2017 Quota Actual % Arizona 1 1 100 Colorado 1 1 100 New Mexico 1 1 100 Utah 1 0 0

Knights of Columbus John H. Reddin Province Provincial Meeting • • Membership 1 New Assembly per District 2017 -2018 Quota Actual % Arizona 1 Colorado 1 New Mexico 1 Utah 1

Knights of Columbus John H. Reddin Province Provincial Meeting Membership Recruiting Tools • Membership Materials – Forms 10376/10377 An Invitation to Join – Form 4155 “ Guide to 4 th Degree Recruitment – Form letter inviting 3 rd Degree member to join – Form 183 “Admissions Committee – Form 4 “Fourth Degree Membership Document”

Knights of Columbus John H. Reddin Province Provincial Meeting Membership Recruiting Tools • Membership Materials – Form 4135 “Sir Knight is more than just a title? – Form 4544 “Introduction to 4 th Degree – Assembly Pamphlet – Website

Knights of Columbus John H. Reddin Province Provincial Meeting Membership Recruiting • How do you recruit? • Do you have a membership Committee? • Are you communicating with the Grand Knights • Do you attend Council meeting? • Have you requested a council roster from your Grand Knights in order to ID Potential new members • Do you have programs for the members?

Knights of Columbus John H. Reddin Province Provincial Meeting Awards • Civic Award – List 4 programs you did during the year and submit Form 2321 to Supreme by June 30 th

Knights of Columbus John H. Reddin Province Provincial Meeting Awards • TBP Award – ASSEMBLIES Original entries must be submitted to the Master by April 30 th – MASTERS - Select top entry from district and submit to Vice Supreme Master by May 15. – Vice Supreme Masters - Select top entry from province and submit to Supreme Master by May 31 • Any entries after May 31 will not be eligible.

Knights of Columbus John H. Reddin Province Provincial Meeting Awards • Star Assembly Criteria – Publish a monthly newsletter or bulletin to assembly members (copy to VSM) – Submit Form 186 Report of Officers Chosen (submit as directed) – Submit Form 1728 Annual Survey of Fraternal Activities (submit as directed)

Knights of Columbus John H. Reddin Province Provincial Meeting Awards • Star Assembly Criteria – Submit Form 1315 Annual Assembly Audit Report (submit as directed) – Meet the assembly new member goal (7%) – Earn the Fourth Degree Civic Award (submit as directed) – Enter the “To Be A Patriot” competition (submit as directed)

Knights of Columbus John H. Reddin Province Provincial Meeting Programs/Activities • VAVS – Working with the local VA in order to assist our vets • Flag Promotion Programs • Law and Order/Public Safety Appreciation Dinners • Adopt a Homeless Vet or any vet

Knights of Columbus John H. Reddin Province Provincial Meeting • • Programs/Activities Adopt a Military Family for Thanksgiving and or Christmas Hold food drives and collect toiletry items at your parish March in Veterans Day and any other parades Participate in the Military Scholarship Fund We should be doing one major program a quarter

Knights of Columbus John H. Reddin Province Provincial Meeting • Fourth Degree Ceremonials – Assembly Meeting • Conducted in accordance Form 2066 “Responsibilities of FN” – Installation of Officers • S/B conducted in 1 st quarter of fraternal year. Sooner the better – Renewal of Obligations • S/B conducted 3 rd quarter of fraternal year. Sooner the better

Knights of Columbus John H. Reddin Province Provincial Meeting • Fourth Degree Ceremonials – Exemplifications • Teaches the Virtue of Patriotism • Provides a memorable and everlasting experience • Atmosphere (Welcoming, Caring, friendly) • Attitude • Made up of 5 events – Degree – Ladies Program – Mass – Banquet – Registration

Knights of Columbus John H. Reddin Province Provincial Meeting • Fourth Degree Ceremonials – Exemplifications • Made up of the following groups – Master and Marshals – Degree Team (Properly prepared – Audio/Visual – FN and Officers, sponsors – Members at large – Honor and Color Guard – Registration – Members and candidates – Regalia, Dress, and Attire (Color Corps Drill Manual) Revised Article XI Section 38 & 39

Knights of Columbus John H. Reddin Province Provincial Meeting • Fourth Degree Ceremonials – Exemplifications - Attire for Candidates and Sir Knights w/o official dress • Black or dark (blue or grey) business suit with black socks with black shoes, white dress shirt and tie, and candidate identification. • For a candidate serving in the armed forces of his country, fulltime police and firefighters: Class A or dress uniform.

Knights of Columbus John H. Reddin Province Provincial Meeting • Fourth Degree Ceremonials – Exemplifications-Regalia, Dress, and Attire for Sir Knights will be • Navy Blue Blazer with Fourth Degree Emblem Blazer Crest • Knights of Columbus Emblem of the order (PG 113 only) • Official Fourth Degree Gray Trousers

Knights of Columbus John H. Reddin Province Provincial Meeting • Fourth Degree Ceremonials – Exemplifications-Regalia, Dress, and Attire for Candidates and Sir Knights will be • Official Fourth Degree Necktie • Official Fourth Degree Beret with Fourth Degree metal badge • Plain white shirt-Button cuff (no French cuffs-no button down collar shirts) • Black socks and Plain Black shoes • Official Fourth Degree Lapel Pin (#PG 113)

Knights of Columbus John H. Reddin Province Provincial Meeting • Fourth Degree Ceremonials – Exemplifications-Regalia, Dress, and Attire for Candidates and Sir Knights will be • Incumbent Medal of Office • Past and Former Miniature Medals above left pocket • Color Corps (Honor Guard or Color Guard) – Same as above Revised Article XI Section 38 or

Knights of Columbus John H. Reddin Province Provincial Meeting • Assembly Report Forms – 186 Report of Officers DD 7 -1 -? ? – 1278 Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity DD 131 -? ? – 1278 A Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity Individual DD 1 -15 -? ? – 1315 Annual Assembly Audit DD 8 -1 -? ? – TBP-1 To Be A Patriot Award DD 6 -1 -? ? – 2321 Civic Award Application DD 6 -30 -? ? – RSVP/Plaque Application DD 6 -30 -? ?

Knights of Columbus John H. Reddin Province Provincial Meeting • Supreme Office and Reports – Link to the Assembly Forms page of Kof. C. org – http//kofc. org/un/en/officers/forms/assembly. h tml – Email • Form 186 addresschange@kofc. org • Form 1728, 2321 fraternalmission@kofc. org • Form 1315, 1291 fourthdegree@kofc. org

Knights of Columbus John H. Reddin Province Provincial Meeting • Supreme Office and Reports – Fax • Membership 203 -752 -4113 • Fraternal Services 203 -752 -4108 • Fourth Degree 203 -752 -4224 • Snail mail – 1 Columbus Plaza New Haven CT 06510

Knights of Columbus John H. Reddin Province Provincial Meeting Protocals • Drill Manual – Color Corps Drill Manual (Form 808) • Provincial Meetings – Should be conducted one month after Supreme Fourth Degree Assembly Meeting.

Knights of Columbus John H. Reddin Province Provincial Meeting Protocals • Biennial Meetings and District Meetings – Biennial meetings (Article V Sec 14 of Laws and Rules Governing 4 th Degree) • Should be conducted bi-annually in March or April in even numbered years for the purpose of transacting official business of the district. • It shall be the duty of the Master to immediately after the meeting of the District Assembly send a transcript of the proceedings to the Supreme Master and Vice Supreme Master. (Section 16 of Laws and Rules Governing 4 th Degree)

Knights of Columbus John H. Reddin Province Provincial Meeting Protocals • Biennial Meetings and District Meetings – District Meeting should be conducted within one month of the Provincial meeting.

Knights of Columbus John H. Reddin Province Provincial Meeting Protocals • Resolutions – Approval process – In order for Resolutions to be presented at the Supreme Assembly Meeting, the following procedures must be followed. • The assembly votes on Resolution at their monthly meeting. • The Resolution(s) is given to the Master for his approval and will be presented at the Biennial Meeting.

Knights of Columbus John H. Reddin Province Provincial Meeting Protocals • Resolutions • Master presents Resolution(s) to VSM for his approval, Resolutions must be typewritten, in correct form and accompanied by the signed approval form. • VSM will approve and submit paperwork to Supreme for presentation at the Supreme Assembly Meeting.

Knights of Columbus John H. Reddin Province Provincial Meeting Protocals • Resolutions 2016 -2017 – Two resolutions submitted • Tennessee District – District Marshals be provided with miniature jewel of office » Rejected as no additional jewels to be made • Saskatchewan District – Online screen for DMs to input exemplification dates » Rejected as this is a Comptroller responsibility