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Brothers,

Similar to last year, the Arizona State Council will be conducting a special series of Knights of Columbus degree exemplifications especially for Priests and Deacons. Councils and Assemblies are strongly encouraged to approach your non-member Priests and Deacons and ask them to join the Order by January 9, 2016, so they can attend these special ceremonies. You will need to conduct a First Degree exemplification at your local council for them prior to January 9, 2016. If your Priests and Deacons are already First Degree members, please invite and bring them to these special ceremonies being held just for them. There is no charge for the Second and Third Degree exemplifications for Priest or Deacons. There is a Supreme charge of $25.00 per person attending the Fourth Degree exemplification. We are asking that the council and/or assembly supporting the Priest or Deacon pay this fee.

Diocese of Tucson Exemplifications (Invitation Letter)

• Prior to January 11, 2016, local Councils will approach their non-member Priests and Deacons to ask them to join the Order and attend a First Degree (Admissions Degree) at their local council location, near or at the local  Parish. There will be no charge for this degree. If they are not contacted prior to January 11^th, the interested Priest and Deacon can contact State Deputy Larry Becker at azlarry@cox.net or (480) 760-5122.

• We are conducting the Second and Third Degree (Formation and Knighthood Degrees) exemplifications on Wednesday, January 13, 2016. This will start at 6:30PM and conclude at about 9:00PM. We are holding these degrees ceremonies free of charge at Knights of Columbus Council #3855 Hall, 8066 N. 49th Avenue, Glendale, Arizona. Any Priest or Deacon planning to attend needs to RSVP by Saturday, January 9, 2016, to District Deputy #15, Joe Danko, (602)710-0418.

• We are conducting the Fourth Degree (Patriotic Degree) exemplification on Thursday, January 21, 2016. This will start at 6:30PM and conclude at about 9:00PM. We are asking the supporting councils and assemblies to pay the $25.00 fee for their Priests and Deacons to attend. We are holding this degree ceremony at Knights of Columbus Council #3855 Hall, 8066 N. 49th Avenue, Glendale, Arizona. Any Priest or Deacon planning to attend needs to RSVP by Monday, January 18, 2016, to District Master SK Bob Holsinger, (480) 329-0815 or r_e_holsinger@msn.com

Diocese of Phoenix Exemplifications (Invitation Letter)

• Prior to January 9, 2016, local Councils will approach their non-member Priests and Deacons to ask them to join the Order and attend a First Degree (Admissions Degree) at their local council location, near or at the local  Parish. There will be no charge for this degree. If they are not contacted prior to January 9, the interested Priest and Deacon can contact State Deputy Larry Becker at azlarry@cox.net or (480) 760-5122.

• We are conducting the Second and Third Degree (Formation and Knighthood Degrees) exemplifications on Tuesday, January 12, 2016. This will start at 6:30PM and conclude at about 9:00PM. We are holding these degrees ceremonies free of charge at Knights of Columbus Council #1200 Hall, 601 S. Tucson Blvd., Tucson, Arizona. Any Priest or Deacon planning to attend needs to RSVP by Monday, January 9, 2016, to District Deputy #4, Willie Watts, Cell: (520)241-3091.

• We are conducting the Fourth Degree (Patriotic Degree) exemplification on Tuesday, January 21, 2016. This will start at 6:30PM and conclude at about 9:00PM. We are asking the supporting councils and assemblies to pay the $25.00 fee for their Priests and Deacons to attend. We are holding this degree ceremony at Knights of Columbus Council #1200 Hall, 601 S. Tucson Blvd., Tucson, Arizona. Any Priest or Deacon planning to attend needs to RSVP by Saturday, January 16, 2016, to District Master SK Bob Holsinger, (480) 329-0815 or r_e_holsinger@msn.com

Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns.

Vivat Jesus!

Larry Becker

State Deputy

Arizona State Council