Location:

Fredericksburg Hospitality House and Conference Center

2801 Plank Road

Fredericksburg, VA 22401

(540) 786-8321

Eligibility:

Candidates must be a Third Degree Knight and be in the Order for at least six months prior to May 22, 2010

(i.e., First Degree date must be November 20, 2009 or earlier).

Fees:

The candidate fee is $70.00 (includes one banquet ticket for the candidate, social baldric, Fourth Degree Pin,

US Flag Pin, certificate and processing fees). All fees are to be paid to the local Assembly.

Special Needs Candidates:

Candidates requiring special arrangements are to be identified when their application is submitted. Special

needs includes diabetics, candidates in wheel chairs, etc. I will make arrangements for them to take the Degree

by observation. They report to the Antechamber and, after they receive their instructions, the Degree Team

Marshal will take them into the chamber.

Fourth Degree Dress Code:

All candidates must wear a Black single breasted tuxedo with a flat collar formal shirt (NO RUFFLES OR WING

COLLARS),  black bow tie and cummerbund, black socks and black shoes. A candidate will not be allowed to

participate in the events if there is any deviation to this dress code. Active duty military may wear formal dress

dining uniform. Policemen and Firemen may wear their Dress Uniform as well.

Clergy:

No fee is charged. Assemblies are asked to assume their cost of $60.00.

Banquet:

Cost: $38.00 (each candidate receives his banquet ticket as part of his fee). The cost of additional banquet

tickets is to be paid to the local Assembly. The entree will be a combination Roasted London Broil and

Boneless Breast of Chicken. The meal will include salad, vegetable, starch, rolls, dessert and beverage.

Ladies Program:

Cost: $24.00 (will include lunch and a program). The lunch will be a plated Grilled Chicken Salad served over a bed of Mixed Greens and will include rolls, dessert and beverages.

Schedule of Events:

Event Time

Candidates Report to Antechamber 11:15 AM ***

Ladies Program 11:30 AM ***

Exemplification Start Time 12:00 Noon ***

Doors open for banquet 5:30 PM ***

Banquet begins 5:45 PM

*** All times subject to change as the schedule is finalized

Please note that at this time, we do not have a Mass scheduled. If we are able to arrange one, the time

schedule will be adjusted accordingly.

Please confirm with your Assembly representative when and where you should meet to get your tickets for the Exemplification, the banquet and the ladies program and where to assemble for the degree.

Note that all candidates need to report to the antechamber no later than 11:15 AM.

Candidates and current members need to ensure that their wives/guests have their ticket for the Ladies

Luncheon before they go into the antechamber.

Cancellation Policy: No refunds AFTER May 16, 2010.

Hotel Reservations:

Please call the hotel direct at (540) 786-8321. You MUST request the Knights of Columbus rate or code

"KOC4" when making your reservations. The cutoff date for reservations is May 7, 2010. The rate is $79.00 per room plus tax.

Special Notes:

All reservations for candidate tickets, extra banquet tickets and ladies program tickets must be made

A photographer will be available to take formal pictures.