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Knights of Columbus

South Carolina District De Soto Province

Fourth Degree Program Manual 2016-2017

Tom Monahon, PSD South Carolina District Master

2646 Spring Valley Drive Aiken, SC 29803 803-648-9925 (H) 803-270-7478 (C)

[email protected]

The Patriotic Degree of the Knights of Columbus

Religiously Devoted, Patriotically Proud

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Knights of Columbus South Carolina District

De Soto Province Fourth Degree

Phone: Home (803) 648-9925 Cell: (803) 270-7478 Fax: (803) 648-9925 E-mail: [email protected]

September 1, 2016

Worthy Faithful Navigators of the South Carolina District,

Congratulations on being elected as Faithful Navigator of your Assembly. I hope you have a successful year. If there is anything I can do to assist you, please do not hesitate to call.

For most men who follow Jesus, there comes a time when duty extends beyond our own lives, beyond how we lead our families, and into how we serve our family and fellow man. That's what the Knights of Columbus is all about. The Patriotic Degree allows Knights of Columbus members to take this one step further. "Sir Knight" is more than a title — it’s an honor.

The Knights of Columbus has been called, “The strong right arm of the Catholic Church.” And to many, the Fourth Degree, is the visible arm of the Knights of Columbus. As members of the Fourth Degree, we have a responsibility not only to serve and support our country, but to also educate our fellow men on our responsibilities of being citizens. For it does not matter what we claim to be, it matters what we are and what we do. Knights of the Patriotic Degree hold unwaveringly to what is right and honorable, working to keep God in the civic arena, serving the life of the Church, and defending laws that recognize the sanctity of life and true religious liberty. Knights of the Patriotic Degree honor our legacy of knighthood and celebrate the proud Catholic – American history we share.

The South Carolina District Programs and Awards is dedicated to recognizing those Assemblies and Sir Knights who have achieved these goals. I encourage you to study the Program, incorporate them into your plans for the year, and share your Assembly’s success through the awards program.

This Manual was written with several goals in mind:

To benefit you, the Faithful Navigator, and your Assembly in planning for your success.

Sharing the vision and goals of the Patriotic Degree.

Expound on the responsibilities of the Faithful Navigator and Assembly Marshal.

Explain the District Awards Program.

Give examples of programs your Assembly can do.

Share the proud Fourth Degree Legacy we have in the South Carolina District.

Let us pray for our success: Holy Family, pray for us. Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the Americas and the unborn, pray for us. St. Joseph, patron saint of the Universal Church, pray for us.

Fraternally,

Thomas M. Monahon

2646 SPRING VALLEY DRIVE * AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA 29803

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THOMAS M. MONAHON

South Carolina District Master


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Table of Contents

Letter from South Carolina District Master to Faithful Navigators of the South Carolina District. i

Table of Contents iii

Prayer to Our Lady of Guadalupe for Peace iv

1. The Patriotic Degree 1

Vision and Goals 1

The Fourth Degree 1

Emblem of the Patriotic Degree 2

2. Duties and Responsibilities 3

Faithful Navigator 3

Assembly Marshal 3

3. South Carolina District Fourth Degree Awards Program 5 1. Former Master Arthur E. Anderson Sir Knight of the Year Award 5 2. Monsignor John L. Manning Catholicity Award 6 3. District “To Be A Patriot” Award 7 4. District Essay Award 8 5. Assembly “Patriot” Award 9 6. Top Patriot Assembly Award 10 7. Catholic Legacy Award 10 8. Supreme Council Awards 10

Supreme Council “To Be A Patriot” Award 10

Supreme Council Civic Award 11

STAR Assembly Award 12

4. South Carolina District Assembly Legacy Quotas 13

The Purpose of the Color Corps of the Patriotic Degree 14

5. Fourth Degree Assembly Activities 15

Generic list of patriotic activities that all Assemblies can do 15

Assembly “Patriot” Award Examples 16 Noteworthy activities from Assemblies within the District of South Carolina 17

The 2015-2016 “To Be A Patriot” Award winners 19

Past “To Be A Patriot” Award Winners 19

Patriotic activities found in the Columbia Magazine 21

Activities from the Supreme Website 22

6. South Carolina District History 23

South Carolina District Assembly Charter History 23

South Carolina District Master / Friar / Marshal History 24

South Carolina District Exemplification History 25

2016-2017 South Carolina District Assembly 28

Prayer to Our Lady of Guadalupe for Peace

O Virgin of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas, cover us, we pray, with your mantle of maternal love and protection.

Intercede for us, that we might be safeguarded from those who have evil designs upon our nation and its people.

Show mankind the way to peace, a peace that can be found only in your Son, and only where there is reverence for human life, especially the life of the innocent child in the womb.

O Patroness of the unborn, help us to see the connection between the evils that threaten us and the evil of abortion, that this nation may yet be reformed, and discover the true path to peace. Amen

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Section 1: The Patriotic Degree

Religiously Devoted, Patriotically Proud

VISION & GOALS

Standing Firm in Support of the Order Knights of the Patriotic Degree are dedicated to the personal development and continued honor of brother Knights. We are always there to offer leadership, guidance, and encouragement.

Proudly Serving the Country Knights of the Patriotic Degree glorify God by serving our communities and nations as though Christ were the one being served.

Unwavering Support of the Faith Knights of the Patriotic Degree hold unwaveringly to what is right and honorable, working to keep God in the civic arena, serving the life of the Church, and defending laws that recognize the sanctity of life and true religious liberty.

Honoring the Legacy of Knighthood The Color Corps is an elective division of the Patriotic Degree that presents a visible reminder of our service to the community.

The Fourth Degree

“Each ‘degree’ of the Knights of Columbus is associated with a particular virtue, the fourth is the virtue of patriotism.

The Fourth Degree …. [should] be thought of in terms of service to church and country, and the goals of the Fourth Degree may be summarized as the promotion of the ideals of Catholicism and Patriotism side by side.

In more detail, these goals may be stated as:

To promote and strengthen the patriotic spirit of the civic community.

To educate its members, and others, both in the teachings of Holy Mother Church, and the history of our nation.

To promote by example the highest type of citizenship so necessary for the preservation and perpetuation of republican form of government, and its democratic institutions.

To oppose dissemination and spread of doctrine dangerous to our form of government, and to the Divine law of faith and morality.

To support by word and deed, the duly constituted authorities of local, state and national government, and to recognize excellence in public life.”

Emblem of the Patriotic Degree

The triad emblem of the Fourth Degree features the dove, the cross and the globe. The dove, classic symbol of the Holy Spirit and peace, is shown hovering over the orb of the Earth (globe). Both are mounted on a variation of the Crusader's cross, which was found on the tunics and capes of the Crusading knights who battled to regain the Holy Land from the pagans.

Spiritually, the sacred symbols on the emblem typify the union of the Three Divine Persons in one Godhead, the most Blessed Trinity.

The Globe – God the Father, Creator of the Universe.

The Cross – God the Son, Redeemer of Mankind.

The Dove – God the Holy Spirit, Sanctifier of Humanity.

The colors of the symbols are: A blue globe with the land of the Western Hemisphere in white. A red cross with gold borders and gold knobs at the end of the points forming the ends

of the arms of the cross, also known as the Isabella cross. A white dove.

Red, white and blue are the colors of the flag of the country in which the Knights originated. They are used to stress patriotism, the basic principle of the Fourth Degree.

Section 2: Duties and Responsibilities

Faithful Navigators

Congratulations on being elected Faithful Navigator of your Assembly. This honor, bestowed on you by your fellow Sir Knights, should be highly prized.

Your leadership will determine the success of your Assembly this coming year. The duties and the responsibilities of the Faithful Navigator are many. The intent of this manual is to summarize those major duties expected of you and to provide you guidance for your success.

Some of these responsibilities include:

Preside over all Assembly meetings: You are expected to conducting at least one meeting a month, 12 months a year.

Appoint a Program Director: This Director works with the Captain to find chairman of Assembly activities and writes up the South Carolina District Award Program nominees in a timely manner.

Appoint a Membership Director and Team The Membership Director does more than just encourages Third Degree members to reach for the honors of the Patriotic Degree. He actively contacts members of his Council and personally asks them to join.

Many Assemblies cover multiple councils. A membership coordinator from and for these other councils form the rest of the membership team. The membership coordinator contacts the 3rd Degree members of his council on behalf of the Assembly.

Appoints Committees as needed

Countersigns checks and orders for payment

Assembly Marshal

The Assembly Marshal has one of the most important responsibilities of the Assembly. He has the great responsibility for the Assembly’s Honor and Color Guard. Therefore he has the responsibility to prepare them and assure they perform professionally and with dignity. Remember, the Assembly, and therefore the honor and color guard, represent the visible arm of the Church, and of the Order.

Some of these responsibilities include:

Pre-plan the motions of the honor guard. o The Marshal shall get to the location 45 minutes to an hour ahead of time to look

the place over. He never “wings-it.” o Do not assume seats are saved for your honor guard. Have the ushers on

board. Set out “Reserved” signs. o Do not assume the flag stand are in the right places. Go check them.

o Do not assume the flag pole bases are interchangeable. Go check them.

Get approval of the plan from the priest or ceremonial director. o At Mass and every religious event, the priest is in charge. His approval is

mandatory. o Go over the plan with the priest to assure you have his approval for all

movements of the honor and color guard and the use of the sword. o Do not assume that the priest will allow you to use your swords like he did last

time. Things may have changed.

Drill the Color Guard. o Even with good men, practice assures the flags fit the stands, and there is unity

in walking, turning and saluting.

Drill the Honor Guard on the sword commands. o For many of the Sir Knights, it may have been years since they have last used a

sword. Many were taught incorrectly. Run through the sword commands that will be used with the entire group.

o Verbally run through the actions that will occur so they know what is going to happen next and be looking for your hand commands.

When things are not going as planned - observe, evaluate, adapt.

Evaluate and learn what worked and what did not work.

Section 3: South Carolina District and Supreme Fourth Degree Awards Program

The South Carolina District Fourth Degree Awards Program presently consists of four (4) district awards and two Supreme Awards. The four district awards are:

9. Former Master Arthur E. Anderson Sir Knight of the Year Award 10. Monsignor John L. Manning Catholicity Award 11. District “To Be A Patriot” Award 12. District Essay Award

In 2017, the South Carolina District is introducing three additional district awards

13. Assembly “Patriot” Award 14. Top Patriot Assembly Award 15. Catholic Legacy Award

There are also two Supreme Council Awards

Supreme Council “To Be A Patriot” Award

Supreme Council Civic Award

Starting this year, Supreme is introducing a new award. It is called:

STAR Assembly Award

The following pages explain the requirements for each of these awards. A description of these awards can be found on the South Carolina State Council website at www.southcarolinaknights.org. From the selection banner, select “Patriotic Fourth Degree“– “Program Information.” A Fourth Degree header will appear and a “Fourth Degree Programs” box will appear in the center of the page under the selection banner. Selection of the program will give the description of the award and suggested nomination forms and format.

1. Former Master Arthur E. Anderson Sir Knight of the Year Award

AWARD: The FM Arthur E. Anderson Sir Knight of the Year Award is given annually by the District of South Carolina, Desoto Province of the Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus in memory of FM Anderson. This award is given to an outstanding Sir Knight who best exemplifies those qualities, which endeared Arthur Anderson to all who knew him. Arthur E. Anderson was the first Master of South Carolina District and was instrumental in revitalizing the Fourth Degree in South Carolina and the establishment of the District of South Carolina.

REQUIREMENTS: Each Assembly in the District of South Carolina shall nominate a Sir Knight in good standing, who has enhanced the Fourth Degree in his Assembly during this Fraternal Year.

http://www.southcarolinaknights.org/

NOMINATIONS: The Assembly’s nomination should do the nominee justice. Cover the nominee’s works in his Assembly, his parish and his community. To win, the package must be complete and comprehensive. He has worked hard for his Assembly and our Order, so make the nomination very strong.

JUDGING: The Master shall appoint a committee. In the event of a conflict of interest by any member of the Selection Committee or the inability of a member to serve on the committee, the Master shall appoint a replacement from among the membership of the Fourth Degree.

DUE: March 31, 2017

Mail nominations to: Keith Kingren District Program Director 2704 E. Georgia Road Simpsonville, SC. 29681

DISTRICT AWARD: PLAQUE – Awarded at 2017 South Carolina State Convention.

2. MONSIGNOR JOHN L. MANNING CATHOLICITY AWARD

PURPOSE: The Monsignor John L. Manning Catholicity award is given annually by the District of South Carolina in memory of Monsignor John L. Manning. The award is given to an outstanding Catholic boy or girl who best exemplifies those qualities which endeared Monsignor Manning to all who knew him; Love of God, Love of Church and Love of Country. In recognition of Monsignor Manning’s many years as Rector of Bishop England High School and his dedication to the training of the youth of our diocese, the recipient shall be limited to a Catholic boy or girl who is enrolled as a full time high school student in South Carolina.

REQUIREMENTS: The recipient must: 1. Be a baptized and practicing Catholic, 2. Be a full time high school student enrolled in a Catholic, private or public high school in South Carolina, and 3. Demonstrate his/her love of God, Church and country by his/her active participation in the parish and living their Catholic Faith by service to their school and their community.

NOMINATIONS: The nomination shall be written to justify the nominee for this award and signed by the Faithful Navigator. Letters and other documentation regarding the nominee’s contributions to the church, school and community should be included as part of the nomination.

It is recommended that the Assembly solicit nominees and gather supporting evidence for several nominee. Nominations shall be solicited from pastors and associate pastors within the various parishes, from school officials and other persons in the community who can attest to the activities of the nominee.


DUE: March 31, 2017



3. DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA FOURTH DEGREE TO BE A PATRIOT AWARD

PURPOSE: The District of South Carolina Fourth Degree Patriotic Award will be given annually to the Assembly that conducts the best Patriotic Activities in their community during the Fraternal Year. The objectives of the Patriotic Awards Program are to stimulate community interest in our great American Heritage, to make them aware of the story of our great country, and to help spread patriotism through various activities.

REQUIREMENTS: Each Assembly is to select the single best patriotic project or activity the Assembly has conducted during the year. Each Assembly must submit documentation describing the activity, attesting to the program conducted and addressing the judging criteria.

NOMINATIONS: Nominations must be submitted on form #TBP-1, (found on Supreme website under “Assembly Forms.) The nomination shall be written to justify the activity for this award and signed by the Faithful Navigator. Programs, newspaper articles, pictures and other documentation regarding the patriotic community should be included as part of the nomination.

JUDGING: The Master shall appoint a committee. In the event of a conflict of interest by any member of the Selection Committee or the inability of a member to serve on the committee, the Master shall appoint a replacement from among the membership of the Fourth Degree. The Committee will make a recommendation to the District Master who is responsible for the final decision.

1. The award is based upon a single patriotic project or activity conducted by an

Assembly during the fraternal year. 2. BASIS FOR JUDGING

a. Does the program truly exemplify the virtue of patriotism? b. How many members participated in the program? What percentage of the entire

membership participated? c. What were the benefits of the program? How did the results affect the

community at large? d. How original was the program?

e. How the program was publicized and how effective was the publicity?

DUE: March 31, 2017



4. ESSAY AWARD

PURPOSE: The District of South Carolina Fourth Degree Essay Award is given annually to Catholic students graduating from both Catholic and Public elementary schools (8th graders) and Catholic and Public high schools (9th-12th graders) enrolled in Catholic and Public schools in South Carolina. The objective of the essay award is to stimulate the student’s interest in our great American Heritage, to make them aware of the many sacrifices of past generations to win and preserve American Freedom, and for them to realize that they too must do their part to make America an even better place to attain “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, under God.”

2017 THEME: “The Importance of Religious Freedom”

REQUIREMENTS: The student is to write the essay theme at the top of the paper, then, in approximately 300 words, express his/her thoughts on the essay topic. The actual length of the essay is not specific but should be of sufficient length for the student to express his/her thoughts clearly.

JUDGING: The essays will be judged on originality of thought, clarity of expression and neatness. Essays may be solicited from local Catholic or Public schools with the teacher submitting the three best essays for each class. In the event a teacher in a Public School does not want to participate, the Catholic students may submit their essays directly to the Faithful Navigator or his designated representative for judging along with the rest of the submitted essays. After the essays have been received, the Assembly will select the winner from the local competition and forward to the District Program Director as that Assembly’s entry.

The Master shall appoint a committee. In the event of a conflict of interest by any member of the Selection Committee or the inability of a member to serve on the committee, the Master shall appoint a replacement from among the membership of the Fourth Degree.

DUE: March 31, 2017


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DISTRICT AWARD: PLAQUE – The award will be sent to the winning Assembly for the Faithful Navigator to make the presentation to the winner.

5. Assembly “Patriot” Award

PURPOSE: The District of South Carolina Fourth Degree Assembly Patriotic Award is a new award that will be given annually to all Assemblies that qualify. The purpose is to encourage and recognize those Assemblies that have an active patriotic program exemplifying the vision and goals of the Fourth Degree. Specifically, programs that “hold unwaveringly to what is right and honorable, working to keep God in the civic arena, serving the life of the Church, defending laws that recognize the sanctity of life and true religious liberty” and “honoring our legacy of Knighthood” and celebrating our Catholic – American history.

REQUIREMENTS: During the past year, the Assembly must have:

Held unwaveringly to what is right and honorable and working to keep God in the civic arena by conducting at least two (2) patriotic / civic activities.

Serve the life of the Church by providing at least two (2) Church related Honor Guards.

Defend laws that recognize the sanctity of life and true religious liberty by participating in at least one (1) Pro-Life or Religious Liberty activity.

Honoring our legacy of Knighthood and celebrating our proud Catholic - American History by participating in the Catholic Legacy Program and at least one (1) other State Award Programs.

To be eligible, Assemblies must complete and submit the Assembly “Patriotic” Award application to the District Program Director.

JUDGING: There is no judging.

DUE: March 31, 2017



[NOTE: Examples of events meeting the above requirements are given in the Assembly Activity section of this booklet.]

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6. “TOP PATRIOT” ASSEMBLY AWARD

PURPOSE: The “Top Patriot” Assembly Award is to recognize South Carolina District’s best Assembly based on submittals for the Assembly “Patriot” Award.

REQUIREMENTS: To be eligible, Assemblies must complete and submit the Assembly “Patriotic” Award application to the District Program Director.

[NOTE: The Assembly “Patriotic” Award application has extra lines so extra activities above the minimum required can be recorded. These additional activities will be included in determining the “Top Patriot” Assembly Award.]



7. CATHOLIC LEGACY AWARD

PURPOSE: We, as Catholic American Citizens, share a proud history. This history is best exemplified as part of the Fourth Degree Exemplification. The Catholic Legacy Award will be presented by the South Carolina District to all Assemblies who share their Catholic Legacy by actively supporting exemplifications held by the South Carolina District.

REQUIREMENTS: To be eligible, an Assembly must actively recruit new Fourth Degree members, meeting their assigned quota during the fraternal year.

JUDGING: No judging is required. The SC District Master’s records will serve as the account for the Assemblies.

DISTRICT AWARD: Assemblies will be recognized by the South Carolina District at the Assembly’s officers’ installation the following year.

8. SUPREME COUNCIL AWARDS

SUPREME COUNCIL “TO BE A PATRIOT” AWARD

PURPOSE: Established in 1985, the “To Be A Patriot” Award annually recognizes the three best patriotic programs conducted nationally by Fourth Degree Assemblies each fraternal year.

REQUIREMENT: Each Assembly will submit a report on their single best patriotic activity on form #TBP-1 to District Program Director to be judged as part of the South Carolina District “To Be A Patriot” Award.

1. The award is based upon a single patriotic project or activity conducted by anAssembly during the fraternal year.

2. BASIS FOR JUDGINGa. Does the program truly exemplify the virtue of patriotism?b. How many members participated in the program? What percentage of the entire

membership participated?c. What were the benefits of the program? How did the results affect the community

at large?d. How original was the program?e. How the program was publicized and how effective was the publicity?

DUE: March 31, 2017 [NOTE: All #TBP-1 forms received by March 31, 2017, will judged as part of the SC District “To Be A Patriot” Award. Noting that the Supreme Council website shows an April 30, 2017 deadline, any #TBP-1 forms received by the Master between March 31 and April 30, 2017, will be considered for the South Carolina District nomination for the Supreme Council “To Be A Patriot” Award.

JUDGING: The Master will judge the properly submitted #TBP-1 forms and select a “To Be A Patriot” Award nominee which will be submitted to the De Soto Province Vice Supreme Master. The Vice Supreme Master will select the best activity in the Province and submit the entry form to the Supreme Master. These entries will then be reviewed by a committee appointed by the Supreme Knight and Supreme Master.

Winners will be announced yearly in October. Once a program has been recognized as a winner at the international level, it cannot be entered in future competitions.

SUPREME COUNCIL CIVIC AWARD

PURPOSE: The Civic Award is presented annually as a tribute to the spirit of patriotism and national pride exemplified in the patriotic activities conducted by Fourth Degree Assemblies. Assemblies conducting a minimum of four different patriotic programs during the fraternal year are eligible for the Supreme Council Civic Award.

REQUIREMENT: To be eligible, Assemblies must complete and submit the Civic Award application to the Supreme Council office.

JUDGING: No judging. Just submit the Civic Award application.

DUE: June 30, 2017. Note: This will not be accepted by Supreme if late.

All Assemblies are encouraged to achieve Civic Award status each and every fraternal year.

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http://www.kofc.org/un/en/forms/council/to_be_a_patriot_p.pdf

http://www.kofc.org/un/en/forms/council/civic_award2321_p.pdf

THE STAR ASSEMBLY AWARD

PURPOSE: New this year, the Supreme Council is providing the STAR Assembly Award. Like the STAR Council Award, it is the highest award an Assembly can achieve from Supreme. It should be the goal of every Assembly to achieve this award.

REQUIREMENTS and DUE DATES: There are five requirements:

Publish and distribute to the Assembly membership a minimum of six AssemblyNewsletters during the 2016-2017 fraternal year. A copy of each newsletter must also besent (either in print or electronically) to the Vice Supreme Master.

Robert Anderson, PSD, FM Vice Supreme Master 14423 Bay Hills Drive

Largo, FL 33774 (727) 595-0133

[email protected]

Meet the Assembly’s membership goal, with a net gain of 10% additions over deletions.

Earn the Civic Award by conducting a minimum of four patriotic programs during the 2016-2017 fraternal year, and reporting those programs to the Supreme Master by June 30,2017 on the Civic Award Application.

Complete and submit to your District Master by April 30 the To Be A Patriot Awardapplication.

Complete and submit the Report of Officers Chosen for the Term (#186) and the

Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity (#1728) by their respective due dates. The Fraternal

Survey form is due January 31, 2017. The office report form was due July 1 for Star

Assembly qualification purposes.

NOTE: All required forms for the Star Assembly Award can be found on the Assembly

Forms page of kofc.org/forms.

JUDGING: There is no judging


http://www.kofc.org/un/en/forms/council/officer_report186_p.pdf

http://www.kofc.org/un/en/forms/council/fraternal_survey1728_p.pdf

Section 4: South Carolina District Assembly Legacy Quotas

We, as Catholic American Citizens have a proud and noble heritage in this great land of ours.

What greater way to share this history than to share it with our brother Knights by having them

go through a Fourth Degree Exemplification.

Total Members 7/1/2016

Assembly Assembly Quota Number City Name

195 1071 Charleston Rev. P.N. Lynch 20

153 1072 Columbia Bishop John England 15

90 1073 Greenville Msgr. Charles J. Baum 9

125 1074 Aiken Msgr. George Lewis Smith 13

59 1447 Beaufort Rev. Albert A. Faase 6

109 1574 Florence Msgr. Charles D. Wood 11

114 1655 Spartanburg Fr. Maurice R. Daly 11

68 1714 Sumter Bishop Henry P. Northrop 7

61 1799 Myrtle Beach San Miguel 6

133 1900 Summerville Msgr. Richard C. Madden 13

62 1933 Seneca Fr. Isaac Hecker 6

118 2107 Garden City Grand Strand 12

104 2108 Rock Hill Fr. Henry Tevlin 10

101 2280 Hilton Head Hilton Head Island 10

116 2431 North Myrtle Beach Fr. George F. Moynihan 12

61 2502 Taylors Holy Family 6

55 2655 Lexington Mother Teresa 6

104 2890 Simpsonville Holy Spirit 10

135 2902 North East Columbia

Joseph Cardinal Bernardin 14

60 3009 Summerville St. Theresa the Little Flower 6

56 3065 Pickens Fr. Bernard Lohman, CSP 6

42 3100 Greenwood John Paul II 4

117 3149 Fort Mill Fr. Michael J. McGivney 12

72 3166 Conway St. James the Younger 7

96 3198 Bluffton Fr. Mychal F. Judge, OFM 10

73 3243 Mt. Pleasant Rev. Vincent Robert Capodanno

7

115 3272 Pawleys Island Fr. Philip Grant 12

32 3411 Anderson Fr. Francis A. Gorman 3

2626 Totall Members in South Carolina District

The Purpose of the Color Corps of the Patriotic Degree

When knighthood was in flower, knights carried the sword to defend their God, their Church, their country and their fellow man according to the code of chivalry. Today, Sir Knights wear regalia and carry the sword to honor Christ and His apostles, especially on religious and civic occasions specified in this manual. Hence, the primary purpose of the Fourth Degree is to encourage active Catholic citizenship and foster the spirit of patriotism in members and the community at large.

The Color Corps members exemplify all the principles of our Order:

Charity - by the gift of their time and energies necessary to practice, perfect and perform the ceremonials and sword drill;

Unity – by the united efforts of Sir Knights to practice and perfect a coordinated drill for the good of the Church and the Order;

Fraternity – by expressing an “Esprit de Corps,” sharing a common desire for drill excellence and camaraderie; and

Patriotism – by performing precision drill as a salute to God and to country and visually exhibiting a love for both.

The public appearance of Fourth Degree Knights as a Color Corps at religious and civic functions is an important activity of each Assembly. Their colorful capes and chapeaux add dignity and the pride of Church and country to any event. By these public demonstrations their loyalties bring credit to themselves and to the Knights of Columbus.

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Section 5: Fourth Degree Assembly Activities

Purpose: The Knights of Columbus has been called, “The strong right arm of the Catholic Church.” And to many, the Fourth Degree, is the visible arm of the Knights of Columbus. As members of the Fourth Degree, we have a responsibility not only to serve and support our country, but to also educate our fellow men on our responsibilities of being citizens. For it does not matter what we claim to be, it matters what we are and what we do.

The following is a list of patriotic activities compiled to show who we are and what we do. It is encouraged that this list be shared and discussed, ideas encouraged, and fellow Fourth Degree Assemblies be inspired to perform similar patriotic activities. This list is divided into seven (7) sections:

Generic list of patriotic activities that all Assemblies can do

Assembly “Patriot” Award Examples Noteworthy activities from Assemblies within the District of South Carolina

The 2015-2016 “To Be A Patriot” Award winners

Past “To Be A Patriot” Award Winners

Patriotic activities found in the Columbia Magazine

Activities from the Supreme Website

Addition to the list and examples below are welcomed. Please send noteworthy activities and ideas to the District Master.

Generic List of Patriotic Activities (That all Assemblies can do)

Here is a compilation of generic activities that any Assembly can do. Your Assembly only has to look for the opportunities.

Providing Color Guard at public and community (non-partisan) and Church events.

Marching as an Color Guard and Honor Guard in a community parade

Manning a patriotic float in a community parade

Donating United States flag and Vatican flag to local churches and parochial schools.

Conducting a Flag Retirement ceremony

Participating in the South Carolina District Essay Contest

Conducting a program to assist people to register to vote

Offering to give Church members a ride to voting poles

Encouraging Church community to vote for candidates (non-partisan; not by name or party) that support the Church’s position on the Right-to-Life and Religious Liberty.

Conducting a “Patriotic Rosary for America” at the Church

Assembly “Patriot” Award Examples

Hold unwaveringly to what is right and honorable and working to keep God in the civic arena by conducting at least two (2) patriotic / civic activities. Some examples include:

o Honoring and supporting our veterans. o Honoring and supporting emergency safety personnel (e.g. police, firemen,

EMTs. etc.) o Marching (or manning a float) in civic parades.

o Educating our fellow man or youth on our responsibilities of being citizens.

Serve the life of the Church by providing at least two (2) Church related Honor Guards. Some examples include:

o Color / Honor Guard at Church related events: Christmas or Easter Mass. First Communions or Confirmations Marian Programs. Eucharistic Processions or Adorations. Church Picnics.

o Honor Guard for deceased brother Sir Knights at: Masses. Visitations. Burials.

o Participating in the Supreme Council’s RSVP

o Participating in the Supreme Council’s Military Chaplain Scholarship Program

Defending laws that recognize the sanctity of life and true religious liberty by participating in at least one (1) Pro-Life or Religious Liberty activity. Some examples include:

o Participation in Pro-Life / Right to Life marches, (Can also be used for patriotic / civic activities)

o Participation in Religious Freedom / Fortnight of Freedom activities. (Can also be used for patriotic / civic activities)

o Providing monuments to the unborn

o Praying for the unborn / religious freedom at Assembly Meetings

Honoring our legacy of Knighthood and celebrating our proud Catholic - American History by participating in the Catholic Legacy Program and at least one (1) other State Award Programs. Some examples include:

o Catholic Legacy Program (Required.) o Former Master Arthur E. Anderson Sir Knight of the Year Award o Monsignor John L. Manning Catholicity Award o District “To Be A Patriot” Award

o District Essay Award

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Noteworthy Activities Within the South Carolina District

Assembly #1074 Monsignor George Lewis Smith Assembly – Aiken Cemetery Flags for Veterans

Every Flag Day, the Assembly places 12 inch tall flags on every veteran’s tomb at St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Cemetery. The Assembly maintains a record of all veterans buried at the cemetery, and updates their list through their contact with the Church Cemetery Committee.

Assembly #1074 Monsignor George Lewis Smith Assembly – Aiken Veterans’ Hospital Visitation

The Assembly make a visits to the Charlie Norwood Veterans Administration (VA) Center twice a month. They visit the Nursing Homes, Out Patient Clinics and Rehab units at the VA Center. During these visits, they provide refreshments to all patients and visitors. The hours of each Sir Knight is recorded and each Sir Knight is recognized by the Assembly when they reach significant milestones such as 100, 200, and 300 hours.

Assembly #1074 Monsignor George Lewis Smith Assembly – Aiken Veterans’ Nursing Home Sponsorship

In addition to the twice a month visitation to all the facilities at the Charlie Norwood VA Center, the Assembly sponsors specifically Nursing Home - Domicile 2B in the VA Center. They have procured cooking and entertaining equipment. During the year, the Assembly provides special events such as a Valentine Party, Spring Picnic, Luau in the fall and Christmas Party for the Vets and their families. Also they provide items for the ward’s Day Room.

Assembly #1655 Fr. Maurice R. Daly – Spartanburg Foundation of Freedom Program

The Assembly donates framed parchment copies (from the National Archives) of the US Constitution, Declaration of Independence, and Bill of Rights to local schools. The documents are presented during a school assembly as part of the school’s Veteran’s Day celebration. Two Sir Knights in full regalia escort each of the framed documents (Six Sir Knights total), and a brief summary of each document is given.

Assembly #1655 Fr. Maurice R. Daly – Spartanburg Presenting the Declaration of Independence

The Assembly coordinates with local citizens to read the Declaration of Independence aloud at the Spartanburg’s Fourth of July celebration.

Assembly #1655 Fr. Maurice R. Daly – Spartanburg Declaration of Independence Booth

The Assembly sponsored a USA booth at the 2016 Spartanburg International Festival and Greer’s International Festival. The booth focused on the Declaration of Independence with handouts and other information on the Declaration.

Assembly #3166 St. James the Younger Assembly – Conway Presentation of the Colors

On October 12, 2013 a 7-man Color Guard from the Assembly "presented the colors" for the national anthem in Brooks Stadium in Conway at the football game between Coastal Carolina University and Gardner-Webb University.

Assembly #3272 Rev. Phil Grant Assembly - Pawleys Island/Georgetown Flag Folding Ceremony

The Assembly made a presentation at the Church where an Honor Guard stands at guard as three Sir Knights fold the United State Flag. Another Sir Knight explains the process while explaining the significant of each fold. Very impressive. See http://southcarolinaknights.org.

Assembly #3272 Rev. Phil Grant Assembly - Pawleys Island/Georgetown Veteran’s Support

With the support of the parishioners of St. Mary's and Precious Blood, the Assembly collected three truckloads of goods needed to start a new home. The hard goods (appliances, etc.) were delivered to the VA in Charleston and the soft goods (blankets, pillows, etc.) to the Felician Sisters in Kingstree.

Assembly #3272 Rev. Phil Grant Assembly - Pawleys Island/Georgetown The Missing Man Table

The Missing Man Table, also known as the Fallen Comrade Table, is a semi-official place of honor in some dining facilities of the U.S. armed forces in memory of fallen, missing, or imprisoned military service-members. The table serves as the focal point of ceremonial remembrance, originally growing out of US concern of the Vietnam War POW/MIA issue. Beyond permanent displays in dining facilities, the missing man table is traditionally part of military dining-in ceremonies and service balls. When presented in a dining-in or service ball, a narration given to the audience explains the symbolism of each item. The Missing Man Table is set at every Assembly 3272 event.

http://southcarolinaknights.org/

The 2015-20 16 “ To Be A Patri ot” Aw ard Winners :

Karol Józef Wojtyła Assembly 3111 Colbert, Washington Once Upon a Mattress By putting on a full-scale production of the musical comedy Once Upon a Mattress, members of Karol Józef Wojtyła Assembly raised $11,000 to pay for 66 beds for 40 refurbished apartment units on a VA medical campus. The all-male cast of Knights worked hard to memorize the lines and songs, but they were also active in the background, constructing the stage and providing the refreshments sold during intermission. Through their efforts and cooperation with Catholic Charities, they were able to give homeless veterans and their families hope for a better future.

Our Lady of Charity Assembly 3089 Sarasota, Florida Veterans Day Mass and Ceremonials at Sarasota National Cemetery Recognizing the sacrifices made by all members of the United States armed forces, Our Lady of Charity Assembly organized Veterans Day Mass and Ceremonials at Sarasota National Cemetery. The Assembly reached its goal of attracting over 2,000 worshipers and dedicated a permanent granite monument commemorating Knights of Columbus who served in the U.S. military. With both liturgical and military components to the celebration, remembrance was given through prayer for the deceased and living veterans.

Pope John Paul II Assembly 3176 Burlington, Ontario Support and Promote the Special Olympics Movement Pope John Paul II Assembly, in support and promotion of patriotic fraternalism, devoted themselves to conducting five separate Special Olympics events. The virtues of patriotism are also those of Church and country: respect and acceptance, as well as inclusion and human dignity, for people with intellectual disabilities. With events ranging from a Special Olympian Basketball Free Throw Tournament to a Special Olympian Athletic Night and Flag Transfer Ceremony, the Assembly provided awareness of the Special Olympics movement and honored Special Olympians by organizing and participating in the event.

Past “To Be A Patriot” Award Winners

Honor Veterans at Blackford Senior Living The Assembly honored 17 veterans at the Blackford Senior Living Center with a special Veterans Day event. Knights interviewed the veterans one by one to gather their stories of service, which were then shared during the program in recognition of their work and sacrifice. The veterans were also presented with a personalized cap and certificate of appreciation.

Veterans Memorial Walk The Assembly created the Memorial Walk as a meditative memorial to veterans. Showcasing plaques that commemorate those who served in World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf War, Iraq and Afghanistan, the walk also honors Women in Service, Prisoners of

War, those Missing in Action and Purple Heart recipients. The walk offers a peaceful and inspiring place to remember these men and women who have served our country.

Support “Heartbeat - Serving Wounded Warriors” The Americas Assembly partnered with the non-profit group “Heartbeat - Serving Wounded Warriors” to conduct several programs in support of wounded warriors throughout the 2014- 2015 fraternal year. The services the Knights provided were an ongoing and meaningful presence in the lives of the veterans. Knights assisted with activities ranging from Christmas events (Giving Tree, production of stockings and a Christmas party) to making a float for the Fourth of July parade, to conducting fundraisers and presenting Patriotic Service awards.

Freedom Is Never Free Project The Assembly took their local Columbian Squires to Washington to teach them that “Freedom Is Never Free.” They visited all major national memorials by their progressive order in our nation’s history. They stopped at the Washington Monument and the WWII, Korean, and Vietnam War Memorials, bring home the realization of how many heroic men and women sacrificed their lives for our country’s freedom.

Operation Care Packages - Support the Troops Project The Assembly distributed posters, contacted businesses, and arranged for local media to publicize and report on the program. The results were a full pallet of deodorants and other toiletries as well as monetary donations of over $1000 to offset the cost of shipping.

Waves of Appreciation Tote Bag Giveaway The Assembly partnered with U. S. O. to provide 2500 tote bags filled with food to service men and women leaving military bases to fly home for the holiday.

Military Appreciation Night at the Diamond Hearing that Richmond Flying Squirrels minor league baseball team had scheduled a Military Appreciation night, the Assembly purchased tickets for 200 soldiers and 400 veterans at the Veterans Hospital. In addition, they distributed 1000s of miniature flags to the attendees.

Tank Pull In support of the Wounded Warriors Project, the Assembly organized a Tank Pull where teams competed to pull an 80,000 pound tank. Twenty teams raised $80,000 and generated significant publicity for the Order.

Mass Initiative at National Guard Base When the Assembly learned that no Mass had been celebrated at a nearby National Guard Refueling base, they secured the necessary permissions and facilities and provided funding for monthly Masses on the base.

Memorial Day Remembrance In conjunction with the local VFW Post, the Assembly organized a Memorial Day Remembrance program. Starting with Mass with an Honor Guard, the Assembly proceed to three cemeteries, the names of veterans interred there are read, followed by a gun salute and the playing of taps. Flags were presented to the widows of the veterans who passed away during the previous year.

Application for Citizenship Program The Assembly worked with Catholic Charities of Dallas and the Catholic Legal Immigration Network to conducts workshops educating legal immigrants on how to become U. S. citizens. The Assembly assisted 43 people in completing applications for citizenship.

The Patriot Games The Assembly sponsored a softball tournament pitting four teams from the Navy, Army, Air Force, and Marines against four teams of Knights.

Patriotic Activities From the Columbia Magazine

“In God We Trust” An Assembly launched a program encouraging people to add the words “In God We

Trust” to all of their correspondence. The Assembly sells stickers bearing the message that can be placed on envelopes and has distributed more than 50,000 since the program started in 2014.

Freedom to Bear Witness

An Assembly participated in a “Freedom to Bear Witness” Rally at a local park. The event included speeches and talks on the theme of being called to live out one’s faith in the public and private spheres without intimidation as well as time for prayer. Signs, prayer cards, and U. S. flags were provided to all who attended.

Blue Mass

The Assembly annually invited officers from the city police and fire departments, county sheriff department, and state highway patrol (and any other first responders) for a morning of prayer, the blessing of vehicles (by the Assembly Friar,) and a lunch. The event is named for the traditional colors of police officers’ uniform.

Honoring Veterans

An Assembly sponsored a dinner honoring Vietnam Veterans. The event drew 100 people, including 30 veterans, and featured a military color guard from the local Veterans Association.

Activities From the Supreme Website

MILITARY & VETERANS ACTIVITIES

Hauling Wheelchairs for Veterans Every second Saturday of the month members of Military Council 14584, Fort Bliss, support an outing for residence of Ambrosio Guillen State Veterans’ Home by hauling wheelchairs and walkers. The Veterans ride on a bus to Freedom Crossing, the PX and food court at Fort Bliss, and their wheelchairs and walkers are transported by council members on a pick-up truck. At Freedom Crossing the knights and other volunteers help the veterans get around and keep them company.

Appreciation Dinner to Honor Priests Supporting US Military Catholic Communities The Father Emil J. Kapaun Council #11987, in Ramstein, Germany, hosted a Priest Appreciation Dinner on Sep 27, 2013. The dinner was held at the Dorint Hotel in Kaiserslautern, Germany for all US Military and civilian Catholic Priests in the region that support US Military Catholic Communities. The guest of honor was Bishop F. Richard Spencer, an Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of the Military Services and the Episcopal Vicar for Europe and Asia.

Laying a Wreath at the Fallen Soldier Memorial An honor guard of Fourth Degree Knights from Michigan Fourth Degree District #2 looks on as (from left) Vice Supreme Master George A. Dann, Supreme Director Thomas M. Wegener and Joseph Salvia place a wreath at the fallen soldier memorial at Patriarche Park in East Lansing. Following the district's Fourth Degree exemplification, 216 new Fourth Degree Knights joined other K of C members, an Armed Forces color guard and a bagpipe band for a procession and memorial service at the nearby park.

Section 6: South Carolina District Legacy

We have a proud history in the South Carolina District. Our assemblies that exist today are a direct result of the legacy of the following Sir Knights and clergy.

South Carolina District Assembly Charter History

Number City Name Charter

Date Charter Faithful

Navigator Charter Faithful Friar

1071 Charleston Rev. P.N. Lynch 12/14/1911 John F. Rafferty Rev. James Budds

1072 Columbia Bishop John England 5/1/1919 Joseph R. Allen Unknown

1073 Greenville Msgr. Charles J. Baum 6/27/1948 John B. Garrison Msgr. Charles Baum

1074 Aiken Msgr. George Lewis Smith 11/1/1963 Joseph J. Monahon, Jr.

Msgr. George Lewis Smith

1447 Beaufort Rev. Albert A. Faase 8/1/1968 John Peturock Unknown

1574 Florence Msgr. Charles D. Wood 8/1/1971 Albert C. Belge Rev. A. A. Plikunas

1655 Spartanburg Fr. Maurice R. Daly 8/1/1974 Andrew Falatok Rev. Edard Chmely

1714 Sumter Bishop Henry P. Northrop 8/1/1976 Chester Brozowski Rev.Tony Rigoli

1799 Myrtle Beach San Miguel 7/1/1979 Jess Greer Msgr. Richard C. Madden

1900 Summerville Msgr. Richard C. Madden 7/4/1982 Robert Mussat Msgr. Richard C. Madden

1933 Seneca Fr. Isaac Hecker 2/5/1983 Anthony J. Panuccio

Rev. Bernard Lohman, CSP

2107 Garden City Grand Strand 7/14/1987 John Glinka Rev. Joseph F. Hanley

2108 Rock Hill Fr. Henry Tevlin 8/3/1987 Joseph Sarolea Rev. Henry Tevlin

2280 Hilton Head Hilton Head Island 5/7/1992 James Collins Rev. Phillip Hamilton

2431 N Myrtle Beach

Fr. George F. Moynihan 5/3/1996 Ted White Rev Michael O'Connor

2502 Taylors Holy Family 8/2/1997 Raymond Hock Rev. Nickolas Bayard

2655 Lexington Mother Teresa 7/12/2000 Joseph Bennett Rev. Gerald Swab

2890 Simpsonville Holy Spirit 4/6/2005 John Robertson Rev. Bert Conner

2902 NE Columbia Joseph Cardinal Bernardin 5/20/2005 Nick Linenberger Rev. Bernard Oniwe

3009 Summerville St. Theresa the Little Flower

12/19/2006 Joseph Valentino Msgr. Edward D. Lofton

3065 Pickens Fr. Bernard Lohman, CSP 6/29/2007 Richard Whitaker Rev. Thomas Miles

3100 Greenwood John Paul II 2/15/2008 Francis Cuda Rev. Timothy Tebelt

3149 Fort Mill Fr. Michael J. McGivney 9/15/2008 Roger Nowinski Rev. John Giuliani

3166 Conway St. James the Younger 5/12/2009 Donald Ullman Rev. Frederick LaBracque

3198 Bluffton Fr. Mychal F. Judge, OFM 9/11/2009 Anthony P. Caruso Rev. Ronald Cellini

3243 Mt. Pleasant Rev. Vincent Robert Capodanno

6/29/2010 Michael M. Swindle Rev. Richard Tomlinson

3272 Pawleys Island Georgetown

Fr. Philip Grant

12/6/2010

Joseph C. Gabriel

Rev. Ronald Farrell

3411 Anderson Fr. Francis A. Gorman 5/13/2013 Richard A. Heithaus

Rev. John W. McDowell

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South Carolina District Master / Friar / Marshal History Patriotic Fourth Degree

District Master

Arthur E. Anderson*

Years

1950 - 1954

Assembly

1071

City

Charleston

District Friar

Rev. Msgr. John L. Manning*

District Marshal

Judge William P. Donelan* 1954 - 1958 1072 Columbia Rev. Msgr. John L. Manning*

Francis B. Kerr, Sr.* 1958 - 1962 1071 Charleston Rev. Msgr. John L. Manning*

Joseph J. Monahon, Jr.* 1962 - 1966 1074 Aiken Rev. Msgr. John L. Manning*

Daniel J. Sullivan* 1966 - 1970 1071 Charleston Rev. Msgr. John L. Manning*

Dr. Ross C. Toscano* 1970 - 1974 1072 Columbia Rev. Msgr. John L. Manning*

Matthew J. Oliver* 1974 - 1976 1071 Charleston Rev. Msgr. John L. Manning*

Michael W. Telesco* 1976 - 1980 1071 Charleston Rt. Rev. Msgr. George Lewis Smith*

William H. Baker* **

Robert M. Bissey* 1980 - 1984 1071 Charleston Rt. Rev. Msgr. George Lewis Smith*

Thomas M. Monahon, FDD

James P. Nettles, Jr., PSD 1984 - 1988 1714 Sumter Rt. Rev. Msgr. George Lewis Smith*

Robert Gallaher, Jr

Richard S. Sullivan, Sr., PSD 1988 - 1990 1074 Aiken Rt. Rev. Msgr. George Lewis Smith* S. J. (Jim) LeBert, FDD*

William C. Russell, PSD 1990 - 1994 1447 Beaufort Rev. Gabriel Smith Cornelius N. Dorsey, PGK

Stephen T. Dunlap, PSD*** 1994 - 1998 1071 Charleston Rev. Gabriel Smith John (Jack) A. Connerty

Ronald G. Povero, PSD 1998 - 2002 1900 Summerville Rev. Gabriel Smith Rev. Msgr. Joseph R. Roth*

Cornelius N. Dorsey, PGK

Richard E. Koehler, PSD 2002 - 2006 1071 Charleston Rev. Msgr. Joseph R. Roth* William R. Zimmerman

Cornelius N. Dorsey, PGK

Roosevelt F. Cummings, PSD 2006 -2010 1072 Columbia Rev. Msgr. Joseph R. Roth* Cornelius N. Dorsey, PGK

James O. Alford

Joseph F. Gubeli Jr., PSD 2010 - 2012 3009 Summerville Rev. Msgr. Edward D. Lofton Donald F. Ullmann, FDD

Michael J. Mika, FDD 2012 - 2016 1072 Columbia Rev. Msgr. Edward D. Lofton Tom Glynn, FDD

* Deceased

** SK William H. Baker served multiple Masters from the mid '50s thru the '70s as leader of District Honor Guards and every exemplification. The title of "District Marshall" was not implemented until ~1977.

*** SK Stephen T. Dunlap went on to serve as Vice-Supreme Master of the De Soto Province from 1988-2002

Note: "Assembly" refers to the Assembly of the District Master at the time of his appointment and service as District Master

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South Carolina District Exemplification History

Exemplifi-

cation # Date Location Honoree Master

* 4/24/1921 Charleston Richard A. Magill

* 11/17/1946 Charleston William. J. Croghan Thomas J. Canty

(Georgia/S.C.)

1 4/8/1951 Charleston Msgr. James J. May Arthur E. Anderson

2 11/4/1951 Columbia Bishop John J. Russell Arthur E. Anderson

3 2/22/1952 Charleston Arthur E. Anderson

4 2/21/1954 Charleston Msgr. John L. Manning Arthur E. Anderson

5 10/28/1956 Columbia Msgr. Martin Murphy JudgeWilliam P.

Donelan

6 2/23/1958 Charleston Arthur E. Anderson JudgeWilliam P.

Donelan

7 2/22/1959 Charleston Joseph J. Beshere Francis B.Kerr

8 2/21/1960 Charleston George L. Duffy Francis B. Kerr

9 2/25/1962 Charleston Harry C. Conklin,Sr Francis B.Kerr

1963

2/23/1964

Francis Marion,

Charleston Bishop Francis F. Reh Joseph J. Monahon, Jr

11/14/1965 Columbia Msgr. George Lewis Smith Joseph J. Monahon, Jr

1966

16 2/26/1967 Charleston Matthew J. Oliver Daniel J Sullivan

17 2/24/1968 Charleston L. J. Laiewski Daniel J Sullivan

18 2/1969 Columbia Daniel J Sullivan

19 2/1970 Charleston Daniel J Sullivan

20 2/1971 Columbia Dr. Ross C Toscano

21 2/26/1972 Hiers House

Columbia Joseph J. Monahon, Jr Dr. Ross C Toscano


Columbia E. R. Van DeGrift, Jr Dr. Ross C Toscano


Columbia Daniel J. Sullivan Dr. Ross C Toscano

24 2/25/1975 Charleston W. Kenneth Johnson Matthew J. Oliver

25 2/21/1976 Charleston Ross C. Toscano Matthew J. Oliver

26 3/12/1977 Charleston Msgr. John L Manning Michael W. Telesco

27 2/18/1978 Columbia William P. Donelan Michael W. Telesco

28 2/24/1979 Charleston James N. Stedman Michael W. Telesco

29 3/8/1980 Columbia Philip Hugh Morgan Michael W. Telesco

30 3/21/1981 Charleston Michael W. Telesco Robert M. Bissey

31 4/17/1982 Spartanburg Rev Peter Berberich Robert M. Bissey

32 11/12/1983 Myrtle Beach Abbot Edward F. McCaffrey Robert M. Bissey

33 2/23/1985 Charleston Robert M. Bissey James P. Nettles

34 4/5/1986 Spartanburg Msgr Charles J. Baum James P. Nettles

South Carolina District Exemplification History

Exemplifi-


35** 2/28/1987 Charleston Rev Gabriel J. Smith James P. Nettles

36 2/25/1989 Myrtle Beach Thomas A. Igoe Richard S. Sullivan, Sr.

37 2/17/1990 N. Charleston Rev. Bonaventure A. Brown Richard S. Sullivan, Sr.

38 1/26/1991 Sheraton, Columbia Most Rev. David

(Bishop)Thompson William C. Russell

39 2/15/1992 Sheraton, Columbia Rev. Albert Faase & Angelo J

DiMaria William C. Russell

40 2/13/1993 Sheraton, Columbia Richard S. Sullivan, Sr. William C. Russell

41 2/26/1994 Sheraton, Columbia Cornelius N. Dorsey William C. Russell

42 3/11/1995 Sheraton, Columbia William C. Russell Stephen T. Dunlap

43 2/10/1996 Hilton, N.

Charleston Rev James Parker Stephen T. Dunlap

44 2/22/1997 Sheraton, Columbia Rev. Duane T. Riplog Stephen T. Dunlap

45 3/7/1998 Sheraton, Columbia Rev. Jerome F. Schwab Stephen T. Dunlap

46 2/20/1999 Sheraton, Columbia Stephen T. Dunlap Ronald G. Povero

47 3/4/2000 Sheraton, Columbia Rev. George Moynihan Ronald G. Povero

48 3/3/2001 Sheraton, Columbia Most Rev. Robert J. (Bishop)

Baker Ronald G. Povero

49 2/23/2002 Sheraton, Columbia Xavier Max Dugas Ronald G. Povero

50 2/22/2003 Sheraton, Columbia Ronald G. Povero Richard Koehler

51 2/28/2004 Sheraton, Columbia Msgr. Joseph R. Roth Richard E. Koehler

52 2/26/2005 Sheraton, Columbia John N. Giardino Richard E. Koehler

53 2/25/2006 Columbia Michael W. Telesco Richard E. Koehler

54 2/24/2007 Radisson,

Columbia Richard Koehler Roosevelt F.Cummings

55 2/23/2008 Radisson,

Columbia Ronald L. Myatt Roosevelt F.Cummings

56 10/4/2008 Nativity Church,

Charleston James Wells Roosevelt F.Cummings

57 2/21/2009 Radisson,

Columbia James P.Anderson Roosevelt F.Cummings

58 9/19/2009 St. Andrew Church,

Myrtle Beach Rev. Frederick LaBrecque Roosevelt F.Cummings

59 2/20/2010 Radisson,

Columbia Very Rev Paul M. Williams Roosevelt F.Cummings

60 8/28/2010 St Peters Church,

Beaufort Rev Ronald R. Cellini Roosevelt F.Cummings

61 2/26/2011 Radisson,

Columbia Most Rev. Robert E (Bishop) Guglielmone

Joseph F. Gubeli, Jr.

62

8/27/2011 Precious Blood

Church, Pawley's

Island

Rev Patrick J. Stenson

Joseph F. Gubeli, Jr.

63 2/25/2012 Doubletree,

Columbia Roosevelt F.Cummings Joseph F. Gubeli, Jr.

64 8/25/2012 Prince of Peace

Church, Taylors Rev. Richard B. Tomlinson Joseph F. Gubeli, Jr.

South Carolina District Exemplification History Exemplifi-



Columbia

Rev Richard M Fitzgerald

(Lt Col) Michael J. Mika

66 8/31/2013 St Francis By the

Sea- Hilton Head Msgr. Martin Laughlin Michael J. Mika


Columbia Msgr. Edward Lofton Michael J. Mika

68 8/23/2014 St. Andrew Church,

Myrtle Beach Rev. James L. LeBlanc Michael J. Mika

69 2/21/2015 Our Lady of Hills

Church,Columbia Rev. Matthew Gray Michael J. Mika

70 6/13/2015 St Philip Neri

Church, Fort Mill Rev. John Guiliani Michael J. Mika

71 10/10/2016 Michael J. Mika

72 4/9/2016 St.Joseph Church,

Columbia Rev. Richard C. Wilson Michael J. Mika

Standard Type: Documented history available

Italicized Type: Best informed available from knowledgeable people.

* Two known exemplifications were held in Charleston, SC in 1921 and 1946 respectively.

These were prior to the South Carolina District being was formed. Prior to that time, South Carolina and Georgia were combined.

** #35 is the first document numbered exemplification. It is not sure how that number was

derived. All numbers in this table previous to that were guesses knowing the first nine exemplifications and counting backwards from 34 to 16. Obviously, there is a disconnect. In all likelihood, the number 35 was most probably incorrect. However, for continuity, we continue to use the present numbering.

Thanks to SK James P. Anderson, PFN (exemplar for over 40 years and son of first District Master) for compiling the known history and providing valuable input to exemplifications where documentation is no longer available.

2016-2017 South Carolina District Assembly

Position Name Home Phone E - Mail

Supreme Fourth Degree Officers

Supreme Master Donald J. Stoddard, SD, FVSM

[email protected]

Vice Supreme Master

Robert Anderson, PSD, FM (727) 595-

0133 [email protected]

South Carolina District Staff District Master Thomas M. Monahon, PSD 803-648-9925 [email protected]

District Friar

District Marshal Gary D. Hart, FDD 843-795-1639 [email protected]

District Secretary

District Program Director

Keith A. Kingren, PSA 864-962-5295 [email protected]

Exemplar Director

James P. Anderson, PFN 843-795-2307 [email protected]

Exemplar Director

Charles T. Van Demark, FDD

843-626-9644 [email protected]

Regional Marshalls Lowcountry Reulito P. Gonzalez 843-986-0647 [email protected]

Charleston / Summerville

Lucien (Don) Boissonneault 843-821-1937 [email protected]

Grand Strand Charles T. Van Demark, FDD 843-626-9644 [email protected]

Florence / Sumter

Midlands Larry E. Huff, FDD 803-494-2894 [email protected]

Rock Hill / Fort Mill

Richard H. Gagnon, FDD 803-984-6224 [email protected]

Up Country Ronald Searl 864-268-4023 [email protected]

Piedmont Larry D. Patten, FDD 864-882-7449 [email protected]















Faithful Navigators of the South Carolina District Assembly

Assembly Faithful Navigator Phone E - Mail

1071 Rev. P.N. Lynch Frank Schachte 843-509-3228 [email protected]

1072 Bishop John England Michael A. Mancari 864-445-0244 [email protected]

1073 Msgr. Charles J. Baum Nick Hine 864-363-5681 [email protected]

1074 Msgr. George L. Smith John R. Shea 803-663-1777 [email protected]

1447 Rev. Albert A. Faase Terry Buquet 843-379-1373 [email protected]

1574 Msgr. Charles D. Wood Bolko J. Skowron 843-287-8836 [email protected]

1655 Fr. Maurice R. Daly Rick O'Hara 864 574-7130 [email protected]

1714 Bishop Henry P. Northrop Paul Burchell 803-983-5004 [email protected]

1799 San Miguel William Aldridge (Mike)


1900 Msgr. Richard C. Madden James E. Martin 843-572-0943 [email protected]

1933 Fr. Isaac Hecker Charles G. Lupinski, Jr


2107 Grand Strand Ken Hein 843-650-3932 [email protected]

2108 Fr. Henry Tevlin Raymond Howard 803-325-1086 [email protected]

2280 Hilton Head Island Rick Graff 843-342-6148 [email protected]

2431 Fr. George F. Moynihan Joe Reina 843-281-6433 [email protected]

2502 Holy Family James Marzella (Jim)

864 277-8758 [email protected]

2655 Mother Teresa Robert J. Peterson 803-356-4148 [email protected]

2890 Holy Spirit Sal Tesi 864-254-9021 [email protected]

2902 Joseph Cardinal Bernardin

Mike Mozdzierz 803-741-8871 [email protected]

3009 St. Theresa the Little Flower

Gregory W. Muller 843-695-1097 [email protected]

3065 Rev. Bernard Lohman, CSP

Phillippe A. Cournoyer


3100 John Paul II Andy Petro 864-677-4132 [email protected]

3149 Fr. Michael J. McGivney Thomas J Shaffer 803-280-7366 [email protected]

3166 St. James the Younger Edward Harrison 843-903-0386 [email protected]

3198 Fr.Mychal F. Judge, OFM Ernest J Gallinari 843-705-3505 [email protected]

3243 Rev Vincent Robert Capodanno

Dr. Frank Osage 843-830-7263 [email protected]

3272 Father Philip Grant Robert B Brown (Bruce)

843 979 0596 [email protected]

3411 Fr. Francis A. Gorman Walter Hill 561-797-8101 [email protected]

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