Patriotic Exemplification- Naples, Fl
The next live exemplification for the Florida District of the De Soto Province will be on Saturday, May 11, at
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church,
625 111th Avenue N,
Naples, Florida
We are proud to announce that the honoree of this Exemplification is
Father Tomasz Zalewski
Pastor of St. John the Evangelist.
Fourth Degree Exemplification Instructions
The ceremony will start at noon, in the church. There will also be a ladies’ tea at noon. Registration for the Exemplification opens with registration at 10:00 a.m. The antechamber also opens at 10:00 a.m. and will include instructions for the candidates as well as the recitation of the Patriotic Rosary.
The parade of candidates into the chamber will begin at noon, followed by the Exemplification. The formal ceremony will be followed by Vigil Mass at 3;00 p.m.
The Ladies' Tea will be held during the time of the Exemplification.
After Mass, there will be a Social hour for the Candidates and guests from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m., with the banquet at 6:00 p.m.
The candidate fee is $90, including the banquet, and the fee for a Priest is $50. The banquet fee for family, friends, and observers is $50. The ladies’ tea will be $10.
Assemblies are required to send in a downloaded copy of the registration form (please do not write on the original), degree certificate, signed dress code letter, signed Form 4 (all four copies for each candidate), and check. Forms are available on the Florida State website.
Please note the dress code for the exemplification. While tuxedos are no longer mandatory, candidates must sign the dress code paper, and wear a dark suit (not brown!) and black dress shoes. Candidates are encouraged to write the number of their new assembly on the back of their KofC membership card.
Assembly checks are to be made out to: John J. O’Toole, and sent to
John J. O’Toole, Master
9686 SW 92 Place Road
Ocala, Fl 34481.
The deadline is Friday, May 3.
Everyone is invited to support our Candidates and Honoree by purchasing an ad in the Exemplification program. The cost of a full-page ad is only $250 and will include your Assembly or Council name, number, current officers, and your message. We will have pre-made pages for your convenience. Half-page ads cost $150.
The deadline is Wednesday, May 3.
Thank You and God Bless,
John J. O’Toole
Master, Florida District
(954) 801-4914
Faithful Comptroller’s Check-List
_____ Form 4 (all four copies), including membership number and signatures of Financial Secretary and Faithful Navigator.
_____ Assembly spreadsheet includes candidates ($90 includes banquet); $45 for Priests; spouse and guests ($50 for banquet, $10 for ladies’ tea), and $50 for Sir Knights attending the banquet.
_____ Assembly check made out to John O’Toole, Master.
_____ Signed dress code letter for each candidate.
_____ Candidate Certificate (to be signed by the Master).
All of the above should be sent to John O’Toole, Master, 9686 SW 92nd Place Rd., Ocala, FL 34481.
