Thursday, February 4, 2016

All First and Second Degree Knights

On Saturday, March 12, 2016, Bishop O'Connell Council #12366 located in Fort Mill, SC, will be hosting Second Degree and Third Degree Exemplifications at St. Philip Neri's Ministry Building at 292 Munn Road in Fort Mill, SC.

 

The Second Degree will start promptly at 9:30AM followed by the Third Degree at 11:30AM. The Grand Knight or his representative must have the candidates present for registration no later than 9:00AM. Registration will take place in the foyer of the Ministry Building at the SPN Campus.

 

There will be short intermission between the Degrees to allow set up for the Third Degree Exemplification. Coffee and donuts will be available before and after the Second Degree Exemplification.

 

Requirements for the Degrees: 

 

1.     The First and/or Second Degree Knight must be in good standing with his Council.

 

2.     The Candidate's Council is to provide a letter stating the First Degree Knight is eligible to advance to the Second Degree and for the Second Degree Knight to advance to the Third Degree. These letters are to be signed by either the Council's Grand Knight or Financial Secretary, and are to be personally delivered to the Second and Third Degree Team Financial Secretaries prior to the Degree at the Degree location.

 

3.     The Candidate must have a current signed First Degree card (for the Second Degree) and a current Second Degree card (for the Third Degree in his possession prior to the appropriate Degree Exemplification. All other attendees/observers must also have a valid membership card in their possession. These cards will be presented to and approved by the Exemplification team Warden.

 

4.     The candidate and all attendees/observers must wear a coat and tie during the Degree Exemplifications.

 

5.     The candidate's Council is to provide a new Second Degree Card to the Degree Exemplification Grand Knight prior to the ceremony. This card will be presented to the new Second Degree Knight during the Exemplification. Same requirement for the Third Degree candidate's Council. 


If you wish to conitnue on our journey to Knighthood contact Geary Bradley or myself to get you scheduled.


Thank you,

Joe Geraci, GK

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