Host Council: Estevan Council #3165
March 19, 2019
Brother Ron Klein
District Deputy # 9
658 Maple Dr. Weyburn, SK. S4H 1A6
Worthy District Deputy and dear Brother Ron:
You have approval to host a Major Degree Exemplification as follows:
Date: May 4, 2019
Time: 1:00 p.m. Note: The ceremonial teams have requested that the start time be moved up to 1:00 as they have a degree the next day in Regina.
Location: St. John the Baptist Church – 109 12th Ave., Estevan, SK.
Host Council: Estevan Council 3165
The Conferring Officer for the Degree Team will be Brother Gerry Gieni and his contact information is as follows:
Conferring Officer: Brother Gerry Gieni
Address: Box 61, Stn.Main, Moose Jaw, SK.
Phone: 306-631-1610
Email: office@kofcsask.com
The Ceremonial Staff Coordinator for the Formation Team will be Brother Paul Ponak and his contact information is as follows:
CSC: Brother Paul Ponak
Address: 2531 Griffin Bay, Regina, SK.
Phone: 306-790-9317
Email: prponak@sasktel.net
Please note the following information to prepare for the ceremonial to take place:
- The Host District Deputy and host Grand Knight are reminded to be in contact with the Conferring Officer to ensure that the facility is properly set up, and that registration procedures are in place, and assistance and volunteers from the local Council is obtained as needed. The facility selected should be able to accommodate the ceremonial that is to take place.
- The Host District Deputy should notify neighboring District Deputies of the degree date and time and ensure that their candidates come prepared with their Formation (Second) Degree membership card to present at registration.
- The Host District Deputy should ensure that the Conferring Officer is aware of any candidates that are either Priests of Deacons so that the proper protocol is observed.
- While there is no minimum or maximum number of candidates required to conduct a Knighthood Degree, it is important that any limitations regarding the size of the chamber be observed to ensure a positive experience for the candidates.
- The cost per candidate to participate in the Knighthood Degree is: $8.00 (Medallion), $4.00 (Certificate folders).
- There is an additional fee/travel charge for the teams: $150.00 for the Formation Team and $75.00 for the Knighthood Degree Team.
- It is suggested that up to four tickets be provided to the Conferring Officer for any social that takes place after the Degree is conferred.
- Candidates and Brother Knights observing the Degree should be dressed appropriately
Slacks and a shirt/sweater.
Upon receipt of this letter, please contact the Conferring Officer to confirm the information for the ceremonial, and to discuss the information required to prepare for the degree to take place.
If there are any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at 306-937-2546, or via e-mail at deniscarignan@sasktel.
Fraternally
Denis Carignan
State Ceremonials Coordinator
- Chris Bencharski, Saskatchewan State Deputy
Gerry Gieni, Conferring Officer and Saskatchewan State Office
Sheldon Spilchuk, Grand Knight, Council #3165
Paul Ponak, Ceremonial Staff Coordinator, Regina Formation Team