The ceremony to become a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus is called an Exemplification of the Fourth Degree.

An Exemplification of the Fourth Degree will be held on:

The goal for this exemplification is 125 for the 125^th Anniversary.

The Supreme Council will be providing special certificates for all degrees held in 2024 that have 125+ candidates.

Additionally, the Supreme Knight may come to this degree if we have 125 candidates. Now is the time to ask our third-degree members to join the fourth-degree.

To download the packet and view any additional information, visit the Master Website page:

In order to download or view many of the links on this, you will need a copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader which can be obtained here:

Each year, at the February exemplification dinner, the Master will present the Master Awards as requested by each assembly. The Faithful Navigator will submit two nominees from the recommendations of its own Masters Award Committee.

Each Council of the Blanchette Assembly may submit one nominee for consideration of the Masters Award. The nomination form can be obtained by clicking on the
Masters Award Nomination Form Word Document or PDF Document.

Councils will need to fill the nomination form out and give it the Faithful Navigator, who in turn will pass it along to his nomination committee.

The following Sir Knights from the Bishop Romeo Blanchette Assembly are recipients of the Masters Award:

Year	Sir Knight	Sir Knight
2008	Loni Howard	Tim Rogers
2009	Jim Russell	Mark Waypa
2010	Frank Bellino	James Snyder
2011	Jerry Bevignani	Ray Scott
2012	Rev. James Antiporek	Christopher Prazak
2013	Garry Daly	Ron Kinsley
2014	Deacon Tom Fricke	John Lamb
2015	James Schmidt	Thomas Wroblewski
2016	Terry Fenelon	Kirby Williams
2017	Bob Camron	John Moravecek
2018	Robert Pellegrini	Norman Pemenko
2019	Edmund Szefc	John Zabinski
2020	Geroge McConaghy	Joe Testolin
2021	Bruce Kleckler	Eric Wood
2022	Ken DiLuio	Rick Llaness
2023	Tom Kmet	Charles Schlabach
2024	Kevin Callahan
2025	Mark Jatczak	Dan Schwartz

1. Contact your councils fourth degree representative, Grand Knight, or Financial Secretary for a Form 4 Application.
    
   
2. Download the Packet from the Master's website:
   
   Next Exemplification Packet (includes Reservation Form)
    
   
3. Download the Fillable Form 4 PDF File Here.
   
   Correctly fill out the Form 4. Download the Form 4 Instructions.
   Download the Form 4 Instructions HERE.
   
   
4. Using the information packet, fill out the Form 4 and Reservation Form and submit to a Sir Knight that will sponsor you. Make sure the information is clear and complete. The First Degree Date and Membership number MUST be listed.
    
   
5. The submitted form will be reviewed and voted on by the Assembly. You will need to attach a check or cash to the reservation form. The form and Form 4 must be submitted to the assembly for approval. Once accepted and approved, the Assembly will forward the Form 4 and the reservation form to the Master.
    
   
6. All of the information you will need can be found in the Information Packet and Reservation Form.
    
   For follow up questions contact the Assembly or Secretary to the Master.

• You must be a Third Degree member in good standing.
   
  
• You must be sponsored by a Sir Knight, and approved for membership by a Fourth Degree Assembly.
   
  
• Exemplifications are usually held three times a year (one for each diocese).

Appropriate Dress Code For Candidates And/Or Observers

Family members and guests will be allowed in the chamber to view the Exemplification.

• This ceremony will take approximately 1½ hours. Doors will remain closed for the entire ceremony. Those that leave will be readmitted at an appropriate time.
• Cell phones must be on Silent or Off.
• No photography is permitted during the ceremony.
• Everyone must always remain in their seats. This includes adults and children.
• No food or beverages are allowed. Medical exceptions apply.

Faithful Navigators are also asked to ensure that all Assembly Members and Candidates are made aware that PROPER ATTIRE MUST BE WORN to the Exemplification.

• Business Suit — either black, dark grey or dark blue in color
• Plain white shirt — with lay down collars – no wing tip collars
• Black Tie — plain black tie
• Black Socks — dress socks
• Black Dress Shoes — Only black dress shoes are permitted

• Blacks or cassock

• Official Knights of Columbus uniform or dark suit, tie, black socks, and black dress shoes.

• Business professional attire (pant suits, dresses, skirts, suit, jacket, slacks).

• Class A or Dress Uniform - instead of dark suit.

• Sword with Handle Color choices: Black and White (Navigators only)
• Sword Case (name plate for sword case is an additional $5.00 if desired)
• Service Baldric (Red/White/Blue-USA should be ordered unless you are a Master, Navigator, Commander or District Marshall)
• White Gloves

Regalia is no longer available. Only the new uniform can be purchased. Regalia can no longer be worn after June 30, 2019.

KofC Accessories can be purchased separately at:

• Beret Badges
• Berets
• KofC Wool Overcoats
• Leather Oxford Dress Shoes
• KofC Wool Trousers
• Service Baldrics
• Ceremonial Baldrics
• Beret Patches
• Dress White Gloves
• KofC Silk Ties

If you are looking to purchase a tuxedo,
Steve Pyszka of our Assembly, has an arragement with Henry Segal Tuxedos offering special pricing. Steve has also provided us with our Assembly Shirts.

If you looking for Knights of Columbus apparel, visit: Knightsgear.com

Additionally, Knights of Columbus items can be purchased from:

The English Company
P.O. Box 811
Jefferson Valley, NY 10535

Telephone:         (800) 444-5632
Fax Number:      (914) 528-0166
Web Address:    http://www.kofcsupplies.com
Email Address:   theenglishco@optonline.net