The former individual Admission, Formation, and Knighthood Degrees have been merged into a new Degree called

Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity (CUF).

Current members who have only taken the Admission (1st) or Formation Degrees (2nd)

will now take the CUF to complete their Knighthood Journey.

The new CUF Exemplification can now take place with friends and families of the council in attendance per instructions from Supreme Council.

All Exemplification gatherings must conform to local municipality and Diocesan guidance.

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1. The Grand Knight MUST contact the Host Grand Knight, at least three(3) days before the exemplification to let the Host Grand Knight know that he is sending/bringing candidates and guests to the exemplification.  This will help the host council plan for enough refreshments.
   
2. Be on time!  Sign-in time is generally 30 minutes prior to the exemplification start time unless otherwise noted.
3. This is not a casual event.  However, no candidate or guest should be scrutinized or turned away due to their attire.
   • CANDIDATES:  Let them know that they can wear a suit and tie, but a collared dress shirt with dress pants is also appropriate.
   • PRESENTERS:  The preferred attire is suit and tie with ceremonial baldric. At the very minimum shirt, blazer, and slacks with ceremonial baldric.
   • COUNCIL OFFICERS:  The preferred attire is suit and tie with Medal of Office. Matching, branded Knights of Columbus Council shirts would also be appropriate.
4. How should candidates be greeted and assembled?
   • Candidates should be greeted by the Financial Secretary and assembled in an area that will be conducive to reviewing the pledges and signing the Constitutional Roll.  If the Field Agent is present, he can assist. Add assistants based on class size.
   • The Warden escorts those to be exemplified to their reserved seats in front of the assembly. For small classes, they may be escorted as a group. For large classes, they may be escorted in small groups as they finish signing the Constitutional Roll.
   • Candidates should be seated on the side of the presentation space that is directly facing the presentation podium.
5. Sending councils should bring a letter of introduction with the following information as the host council will need to file Form 450 – Degree Exemplification Report following the Exemplification.

• • Council Name and Number (if not on letterhead).
  • Financial Secretary’s Name and Telephone Number.
  • Full name of each candidate attending the exemplifications

    6. Sending councils should also bring Candidate Kits and membership cards for each candidate.

PLEASE NOTE:  If your council is planning an Exemplification of CUF, please use the schedule below to plan accordingly.

Submit the date to the webmaster so it can be posted.  This will help prevent overlapping exemplifications from being scheduled and will help other councils plan accordingly.  Addresses and maps to locations are available by selecting the exemplification date on the calendar page.  Tentative exemplifications will be listed as such until finalized by the Grand Knight.