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Fr. Meinrad J. Rourke Assembly
Another degree open
to members of the Knights of Columbus
is that of the Fourth (or Patriotic) Degree. On February 22, 1900, the first
exemplification of that degree was held in New York City.
The ritual added patriotism to the three original principles of the Order:
charity, unity and fraternity. Any Third Degree member in good standing, one
year after the anniversary of his First Degree, is eligible for membership in
the Fourth Degree.
The primary purpose of the Fourth Degree is to foster the
spirit of patriotism by promoting responsible citizenship and a love of and
loyalty to the Knights' respective countries through active membership in
local Fourth Degree groups called assemblies. Fourth Degree members must
retain their membership as Third Degree members in the local council to
remain in good standing.
Certain members of the Fourth Degree serve as honor guards
at civic and religious functions, an activity which has brought worldwide
recognition to the Knights of Columbus
organization.
OFFICERS
Friar: Fr. Rick
Eldred
Faithful Navigator: Bernie Esboldt
Captain: Pete Peterson
Admiral: Kim Scherschel
Pilot: Bob Kostin
Comptroller: Gene Abel
Purser: John Dufresne
Scribe: Dave Whipple
Inside Sentinel: Bill Brenner
Outside Sentinel: Mike Turk
Trustee: John Abel
Trustee: Dan Tinsley
Trustee: Darrell May
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