This document discusses the importance of protocol within the Knights of Columbus and provides guidelines for various ceremonies and meetings. It begins by defining protocol as the rules of diplomatic etiquette and social behavior. It then provides direction on proper conduct for council and assembly meetings, including seating arrangements, dress code, and addressing officers. Guidelines are also given for communicating with dignitaries, welcoming guests, and introducing speakers. The document concludes by emphasizing the grand knight's responsibility to apply common courtesy in any unique situations.
This document provides guidance on protocols and procedures for Knights of Columbus council meetings. It outlines proper protocols for welcoming dignitaries, seating arrangements, communications, and order of ceremonies like the pledge of allegiance and national anthem. Meeting leaders are instructed to follow parliamentary procedures and show respect to all members by addressing them properly and recognizing positions of authority. Proper dress code and conduct is also emphasized to maintain the dignity of the Knights of Columbus organization.
The document outlines the duties and responsibilities of various officer positions within the Knights of Columbus council. It describes the leadership roles of the Grand Knight, Deputy Grand Knight, and Chancellor. It also provides details on the financial roles of the Financial Secretary and Treasurer, as well as the record keeping duties of the Recorder. Other positions mentioned include the Warden, Chaplain, Guards, Trustees, Program Director, and Membership Director.
This document provides guidance on organizing an installation ceremony for a new Rotaract club president and officers. It outlines key steps like preparing a budget, booking a venue, creating invitations and programs, planning seating arrangements and protocols, managing presentations and backstage support, arranging for food and photography, and emphasizing that the event should be well-prepared, on schedule, and maintain proper decorum. The goal is to officially announce the new leadership and thank past officers in an august occasion celebrating the incoming year.
This document outlines the ritual and procedures for installing a new Worshipful Master of an Internet Lodge. It provides instructions for various officers and Masons to carry out roles and presentations during the ceremony. The Master Elect is obligated to faithfully fulfill the duties of Master and uphold the landmarks of Masonry. He must assent to the Ancient Charges and Regulations. Working tools of different degrees are presented and explained. The Installing Master declares the new Worshipful Master installed according to ancient custom.
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How to conduct Installation Ceremony -
Regular and
Virtual (considering the COVID-19)
The Presentation is prepared with the guidelines given in the Rotaract Constitution and the experiences of Rotaractors in organizing the Installation Ceremony. The Presentation is intended for educational purposes only and does not intend to impose independent professional judgment. Rotaractors are also requested to follow the guidelines given by their respective District Rotaract Council and Rotary Youth Service team.
The document summarizes the Local Self Governance Act of Nepal passed in 1999. It decentralized governance and established a two-tier local government system of Village Development Committees (VDCs) and municipalities. The Act defined the roles and responsibilities of these local bodies, including provisions for elections, financial management, development planning, and dispute resolution. It aimed to empower local communities and ensure services and development activities were tailored to local needs and priorities.
The document is the agenda for a grade 12 parent assembly at Justice Cecilia Muñoz Palma Senior High School. The agenda includes discussing school requirements for graduation, the calendar of activities for the remainder of the school year, options for graduation pictures, an open forum, and closing remarks from the grade 12 level chairman.
This document discusses the relationship between individuals and society. It begins by outlining learning objectives about understanding how individual human beings are shaped by their social context and comparing different forms of societies. It then defines what a society is, explaining that humans are social beings who form relationships and bonds. The document discusses different types of early societies like hunting and gathering societies, pastoral societies, and horticultural societies. It also explains that individuals and societies have a dynamic relationship where they influence each other and individuals take on social roles. The document touches on philosophical views of social cooperation and the concept of the common good.
This document provides guidance on protocols and procedures for Knights of Columbus council meetings. It outlines proper protocols for welcoming dignitaries, seating arrangements, communications, and order of ceremonies like the pledge of allegiance and national anthem. Meeting leaders are instructed to follow parliamentary procedures and show respect to all members by addressing them properly and recognizing positions of authority. Proper dress code and conduct is also emphasized to maintain the dignity of the Knights of Columbus organization.
The document outlines the duties and responsibilities of various officer positions within the Knights of Columbus council. It describes the leadership roles of the Grand Knight, Deputy Grand Knight, and Chancellor. It also provides details on the financial roles of the Financial Secretary and Treasurer, as well as the record keeping duties of the Recorder. Other positions mentioned include the Warden, Chaplain, Guards, Trustees, Program Director, and Membership Director.
This document provides guidance on organizing an installation ceremony for a new Rotaract club president and officers. It outlines key steps like preparing a budget, booking a venue, creating invitations and programs, planning seating arrangements and protocols, managing presentations and backstage support, arranging for food and photography, and emphasizing that the event should be well-prepared, on schedule, and maintain proper decorum. The goal is to officially announce the new leadership and thank past officers in an august occasion celebrating the incoming year.
This document outlines the ritual and procedures for installing a new Worshipful Master of an Internet Lodge. It provides instructions for various officers and Masons to carry out roles and presentations during the ceremony. The Master Elect is obligated to faithfully fulfill the duties of Master and uphold the landmarks of Masonry. He must assent to the Ancient Charges and Regulations. Working tools of different degrees are presented and explained. The Installing Master declares the new Worshipful Master installed according to ancient custom.
Vital - An Orientation PPT on 'How to conduct Installation Ceremony'rczenith
Isn't the season of the Installation Ceremony? How can we miss the word VITAL during this season?
VITAL - An Orientation PPT on 'How to conduct Installation Ceremony' was initiated by the Rotaractors of Rotaract Club of Zenith in the Rotary Year 2012-13. Here VITAL steps into its 10th year and launching the need of the hour guideline with an update,
How to conduct Installation Ceremony -
Regular and
Virtual (considering the COVID-19)
The Presentation is prepared with the guidelines given in the Rotaract Constitution and the experiences of Rotaractors in organizing the Installation Ceremony. The Presentation is intended for educational purposes only and does not intend to impose independent professional judgment. Rotaractors are also requested to follow the guidelines given by their respective District Rotaract Council and Rotary Youth Service team.
The document summarizes the Local Self Governance Act of Nepal passed in 1999. It decentralized governance and established a two-tier local government system of Village Development Committees (VDCs) and municipalities. The Act defined the roles and responsibilities of these local bodies, including provisions for elections, financial management, development planning, and dispute resolution. It aimed to empower local communities and ensure services and development activities were tailored to local needs and priorities.
The document is the agenda for a grade 12 parent assembly at Justice Cecilia Muñoz Palma Senior High School. The agenda includes discussing school requirements for graduation, the calendar of activities for the remainder of the school year, options for graduation pictures, an open forum, and closing remarks from the grade 12 level chairman.
This document discusses the relationship between individuals and society. It begins by outlining learning objectives about understanding how individual human beings are shaped by their social context and comparing different forms of societies. It then defines what a society is, explaining that humans are social beings who form relationships and bonds. The document discusses different types of early societies like hunting and gathering societies, pastoral societies, and horticultural societies. It also explains that individuals and societies have a dynamic relationship where they influence each other and individuals take on social roles. The document touches on philosophical views of social cooperation and the concept of the common good.
The document is a song about God as the potter who shapes humans from clay into the image of Jesus. The lyrics refer to God as "Abba Father" and describe how He molds and fashions people. The song asks God to shape people into the image of His son, Jesus.
As a responsible law enforcement officer, my duty is to uphold the law, even if it means taking action against a close friend. Some key considerations in this case:
- Naveen has openly confessed to accepting bribes in the course of his official duties, which is illegal. Personal relationships cannot override legal and ethical obligations.
- While Naveen may not have intended to confess wrongdoing to a police officer, his actions have undermined the integrity of his position and harmed public trust in institutions. This cannot be ignored.
- However, as his friend I would give Naveen an opportunity to resign his position voluntarily and avoid a criminal investigation, while making clear that accepting bribes cannot be tolerated or condoned
This document discusses different philosophers' perspectives on why there is a need to philosophize. Plato traced it to man's "sense of wonder" about experiences. Descartes traced it to doubt, as a means to question established ideas. Jaspers saw it as a response to challenging experiences that confront one's frameworks. Finally, philosophizing arises from a love of wisdom and truth, an insatiable curiosity to question and discuss ideas, as exemplified by Socrates. The document suggests we all have a capacity and need to reflect on our experiences through philosophizing.
This document provides an introduction to philosophy by discussing its origins and some notable ancient Greek philosophers. It begins by defining philosophy as the love of wisdom and explains how the ancient Greeks pioneered various fields of knowledge through philosophical inquiry. Several pre-Socratic philosophers are mentioned, including Pythagoras, Heraclitus, and Democritus, followed by Diogenes of Sinope and Epicurus. The major philosophers Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle are then discussed briefly for their significant contributions to ethics, metaphysics, and logic respectively. The document concludes by outlining activities for students to further engage with the concepts.
The document provides an overview of Christianity, including its core teachings, origins, major branches (Catholicism, Orthodoxy, Protestantism), and important dates. The core teaching is that a loving God sent his son Jesus to redeem humanity from eternal damnation. Christianity was established in the 1st century CE based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. It spread from Judaism and those who follow Jesus are called Christians. The three main branches developed over time. Important early ecumenical Christian councils included Nicea in 325 AD, which established the Nicene Creed, and Constantinople in 381 AD.
The document discusses the equality and personhood of men and women based on Genesis accounts of creation. It argues that both men and women are created in God's image and are therefore equal persons. While man was created first, woman was created as man's companion because it was not good for man to be alone. The document also discusses the philosophies of Karol Wojtyla and Martin Buber regarding intersubjectivity and their views that human persons can only find fulfillment and meaning through relations with others in community.
This document discusses spiritual first aid and coping with crisis. It notes that spiritual crisis can be described as grieving or profoundly questioning meaning in life, where a community reaches a turning point and significantly alters their worldview. It lists common signs of spiritual distress like feelings of anger, hopelessness, depression or anxiety. It provides tips for helping others in crisis, such as recognizing signs of distress, accepting change, finding good listeners, helping others, and seeking support.
This document discusses the differences between leadership and management. It defines leadership as developing a vision to motivate others towards a common goal, while defining management as organizing resources to efficiently reach goals. It also discusses different leadership styles such as autocratic, democratic, and laissez-faire. The document outlines theories of leadership including trait, behavioral, contingency, transformational, and transactional theories. It notes that effective leadership depends on factors like the type of business, importance of change, and organizational culture.
This document discusses the concept of freedom of the human person from several perspectives. It defines freedom and explains that freedom is an intrinsic part of human nature. Freedom has its roots in self-determination, the exercise of intellect, and free will. There are different kinds of freedom, including physical, psychological, and moral freedom. True freedom requires both voluntariness in choice and responsibility for the consequences of one's actions. The document also examines the views of Aristotle, Aquinas, Sartre, and Hobbes regarding human freedom.
The document provides information about the Eucharistic Revival, which seeks to renew the Catholic Church by inspiring a deeper devotion to Christ's real presence in the Eucharist. It explains that the Eucharist is the source of healing and hope for both the Church and the world. The revival aims to show Catholics the truth of the real presence and encourage them to encounter Jesus in the Eucharist, so that they may be healed, converted, and sent forth on mission. It is intended not as a program but as a movement inviting the faithful to a living relationship with Christ in the Eucharist.
This document discusses different communication aids and strategies using technology. It focuses on preparing effective multimedia presentations, creating Pecha Kucha presentations within 20 seconds per slide, and blogging. The document provides guidelines for developing multimedia presentations, such as knowing the purpose and audience, gathering information from various sources while citing them properly, organizing content logically, and ensuring technical quality. It also offers tips for creating Pecha Kucha presentations and effective blog posts. The overall aim is to learn how to use different technological tools to improve communication.
This document discusses the complementarity of men and women from philosophical perspectives. It explores Martin Buber's concepts of "I and Thou" and Karol Wojtyla's theory of participation to argue that men and women are equal persons capable of intersubjective relationships. While they have differences in sexuality and social behaviors, with women often responding in a more integrated manner and caring for needs while men pursue goals, these differences allow them to fulfill themselves through relating to and sharing with others for the common good. The document advocates achieving gender equality and empowering women as outlined in the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
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It seems that current missionary work requires spending a lot of money, preparing a lot of materials, and traveling to far away places, so that it feels like missionary work. But what was the result they brought back? It's just a lot of photos of activities, fun eating, drinking and some playing games. And then we have to do the same thing next year, never ending. The church once mentioned that a certain missionary would go to the field where she used to work before the end of his life. It seemed that if she had not gone, no one would be willing to go. The reason why these missionary work is so difficult is that no one obeys God’s words, and the Bible is not the main content during missionary work, because in the eyes of those who do not obey God’s words, the Bible is just words and cannot be connected with life, so Reading out God's words is boring because it doesn't have any life experience, so it cannot be connected with human life. I will give a few examples in the hope that this situation can be changed. A375
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The forces involved in this witchcraft spell will re-establish the loving bond between you and help to build a strong, loving relationship from which to start anew. Despite any previous hardships or problems, the spell work will re-establish the strong bonds of friendship and love upon which the marriage and relationship originated. Have faith, these stop divorce and stop separation spells are extremely powerful and will reconnect you and your partner in a strong and harmonious relationship.
My ritual will not only stop separation and divorce, but rebuild a strong bond between you and your partner that is based on truth, honesty, and unconditional love. For an even stronger effect, you may want to consider using the Eternal Love Bond spell to ensure your relationship and love will last through all tests of time. If you have not yet determined if your partner is considering separation or divorce, but are aware of rifts in the relationship, try the Love Spells to remove problems in a relationship or marriage. Keep in mind that all my love spells are 100% customized and that you'll only need 1 spell to address all problems/wishes.
Save your marriage from divorce & make your relationship stronger using anti divorce spells to make him or her fall back in love with you. End your marriage if you are no longer in love with your husband or wife. Permanently end your marriage using divorce spells that work fast. Protect your marriage from divorce using love spells to boost commitment, love & bind your hearts together for a stronger marriage that will last. Get your ex lover who has remarried using divorce spells to break up a couple & make your ex lost lover come back to you permanently.
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The document is a song about God as the potter who shapes humans from clay into the image of Jesus. The lyrics refer to God as "Abba Father" and describe how He molds and fashions people. The song asks God to shape people into the image of His son, Jesus.
As a responsible law enforcement officer, my duty is to uphold the law, even if it means taking action against a close friend. Some key considerations in this case:
- Naveen has openly confessed to accepting bribes in the course of his official duties, which is illegal. Personal relationships cannot override legal and ethical obligations.
- While Naveen may not have intended to confess wrongdoing to a police officer, his actions have undermined the integrity of his position and harmed public trust in institutions. This cannot be ignored.
- However, as his friend I would give Naveen an opportunity to resign his position voluntarily and avoid a criminal investigation, while making clear that accepting bribes cannot be tolerated or condoned
This document discusses different philosophers' perspectives on why there is a need to philosophize. Plato traced it to man's "sense of wonder" about experiences. Descartes traced it to doubt, as a means to question established ideas. Jaspers saw it as a response to challenging experiences that confront one's frameworks. Finally, philosophizing arises from a love of wisdom and truth, an insatiable curiosity to question and discuss ideas, as exemplified by Socrates. The document suggests we all have a capacity and need to reflect on our experiences through philosophizing.
This document provides an introduction to philosophy by discussing its origins and some notable ancient Greek philosophers. It begins by defining philosophy as the love of wisdom and explains how the ancient Greeks pioneered various fields of knowledge through philosophical inquiry. Several pre-Socratic philosophers are mentioned, including Pythagoras, Heraclitus, and Democritus, followed by Diogenes of Sinope and Epicurus. The major philosophers Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle are then discussed briefly for their significant contributions to ethics, metaphysics, and logic respectively. The document concludes by outlining activities for students to further engage with the concepts.
The document provides an overview of Christianity, including its core teachings, origins, major branches (Catholicism, Orthodoxy, Protestantism), and important dates. The core teaching is that a loving God sent his son Jesus to redeem humanity from eternal damnation. Christianity was established in the 1st century CE based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. It spread from Judaism and those who follow Jesus are called Christians. The three main branches developed over time. Important early ecumenical Christian councils included Nicea in 325 AD, which established the Nicene Creed, and Constantinople in 381 AD.
The document discusses the equality and personhood of men and women based on Genesis accounts of creation. It argues that both men and women are created in God's image and are therefore equal persons. While man was created first, woman was created as man's companion because it was not good for man to be alone. The document also discusses the philosophies of Karol Wojtyla and Martin Buber regarding intersubjectivity and their views that human persons can only find fulfillment and meaning through relations with others in community.
This document discusses spiritual first aid and coping with crisis. It notes that spiritual crisis can be described as grieving or profoundly questioning meaning in life, where a community reaches a turning point and significantly alters their worldview. It lists common signs of spiritual distress like feelings of anger, hopelessness, depression or anxiety. It provides tips for helping others in crisis, such as recognizing signs of distress, accepting change, finding good listeners, helping others, and seeking support.
This document discusses the differences between leadership and management. It defines leadership as developing a vision to motivate others towards a common goal, while defining management as organizing resources to efficiently reach goals. It also discusses different leadership styles such as autocratic, democratic, and laissez-faire. The document outlines theories of leadership including trait, behavioral, contingency, transformational, and transactional theories. It notes that effective leadership depends on factors like the type of business, importance of change, and organizational culture.
This document discusses the concept of freedom of the human person from several perspectives. It defines freedom and explains that freedom is an intrinsic part of human nature. Freedom has its roots in self-determination, the exercise of intellect, and free will. There are different kinds of freedom, including physical, psychological, and moral freedom. True freedom requires both voluntariness in choice and responsibility for the consequences of one's actions. The document also examines the views of Aristotle, Aquinas, Sartre, and Hobbes regarding human freedom.
The document provides information about the Eucharistic Revival, which seeks to renew the Catholic Church by inspiring a deeper devotion to Christ's real presence in the Eucharist. It explains that the Eucharist is the source of healing and hope for both the Church and the world. The revival aims to show Catholics the truth of the real presence and encourage them to encounter Jesus in the Eucharist, so that they may be healed, converted, and sent forth on mission. It is intended not as a program but as a movement inviting the faithful to a living relationship with Christ in the Eucharist.
This document discusses different communication aids and strategies using technology. It focuses on preparing effective multimedia presentations, creating Pecha Kucha presentations within 20 seconds per slide, and blogging. The document provides guidelines for developing multimedia presentations, such as knowing the purpose and audience, gathering information from various sources while citing them properly, organizing content logically, and ensuring technical quality. It also offers tips for creating Pecha Kucha presentations and effective blog posts. The overall aim is to learn how to use different technological tools to improve communication.
This document discusses the complementarity of men and women from philosophical perspectives. It explores Martin Buber's concepts of "I and Thou" and Karol Wojtyla's theory of participation to argue that men and women are equal persons capable of intersubjective relationships. While they have differences in sexuality and social behaviors, with women often responding in a more integrated manner and caring for needs while men pursue goals, these differences allow them to fulfill themselves through relating to and sharing with others for the common good. The document advocates achieving gender equality and empowering women as outlined in the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
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It seems that current missionary work requires spending a lot of money, preparing a lot of materials, and traveling to far away places, so that it feels like missionary work. But what was the result they brought back? It's just a lot of photos of activities, fun eating, drinking and some playing games. And then we have to do the same thing next year, never ending. The church once mentioned that a certain missionary would go to the field where she used to work before the end of his life. It seemed that if she had not gone, no one would be willing to go. The reason why these missionary work is so difficult is that no one obeys God’s words, and the Bible is not the main content during missionary work, because in the eyes of those who do not obey God’s words, the Bible is just words and cannot be connected with life, so Reading out God's words is boring because it doesn't have any life experience, so it cannot be connected with human life. I will give a few examples in the hope that this situation can be changed. A375
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A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma teaching of Kamma-Vipaka (Intentional Actions-Ripening Effects).
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The texts are in English and Chinese.
The forces involved in this witchcraft spell will re-establish the loving bond between you and help to build a strong, loving relationship from which to start anew. Despite any previous hardships or problems, the spell work will re-establish the strong bonds of friendship and love upon which the marriage and relationship originated. Have faith, these stop divorce and stop separation spells are extremely powerful and will reconnect you and your partner in a strong and harmonious relationship.
My ritual will not only stop separation and divorce, but rebuild a strong bond between you and your partner that is based on truth, honesty, and unconditional love. For an even stronger effect, you may want to consider using the Eternal Love Bond spell to ensure your relationship and love will last through all tests of time. If you have not yet determined if your partner is considering separation or divorce, but are aware of rifts in the relationship, try the Love Spells to remove problems in a relationship or marriage. Keep in mind that all my love spells are 100% customized and that you'll only need 1 spell to address all problems/wishes.
Save your marriage from divorce & make your relationship stronger using anti divorce spells to make him or her fall back in love with you. End your marriage if you are no longer in love with your husband or wife. Permanently end your marriage using divorce spells that work fast. Protect your marriage from divorce using love spells to boost commitment, love & bind your hearts together for a stronger marriage that will last. Get your ex lover who has remarried using divorce spells to break up a couple & make your ex lost lover come back to you permanently.
Visit https://www.profbalaj.com/love-spells-loves-spells-that-work/
Call/WhatsApp +27836633417 for more info.
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2. INTRODUCTION
At every level of the Order, proper protocol is important
for the efficiency of programs and activities — as well as
the impression that the Order makes on the general
public and especially to its new members.
3.
4. 3
According to Dr. John G. Allen,
PROTOCOL means the rules of
diplomatic etiquette.
PROTOCOL as
While our Order defines
the rigid code
setting forth
the degree of obedience, the order of
precedence,
the rules of official and social
behavior.
PROTOCOL
5. 4
In one of the speeches made by our
former Supreme Knight, VIRGIL
DECHANT, He clearly stated,
“ PROTOCOL demands that we should
accord due respect to anyone
while performing our official
functions.”
PROTOCOL
6. 1. Council and Assembly Meetings
2. Dignitaries at Meetings
3. Dress for Meetings
4. After the Meeting
5. Relationship between the District Deputy and the Grand
Knight
6. State Deputy or High Ranking Officer Visit
7. Correspondence
8. Invitations
9. State Deputy or High Ranking Officer Visit
10. Council and Assembly Degree Order of Precedence
11. Protocol for Head Table Seating
12. Medals of Office
13. Miniature Past and Former Medals
10. Exemplifications
PAGE 22 Leadership Resources/ PAGE 19 State Deputy Handbook
1. The State Deputy is responsible for the proper conduct of
all ceremonials within his jurisdiction.
2. The grand knight is in charge of the ceremonial team
within his Council
3. The District Deputy is responsible for the proper conduct
of all ceremonials within his district.
11. Exemplifications
PAGE 22 Leadership Resources/ PAGE 19 State Deputy Handbook
All councils should be encouraged to establish a team.
Certification for these teams is not required Performing
the ceremony from memory is not required
but …
an enthusiastic delivery is imperative
12. The Guidelines for Council Meetings
• Comprehensive reference
• Best practices
• Helpful appendices
17. COUNCIL AND ASSEMBLY MEETING
KNIGHT
MUST CONDUCT
AND FAITHFUL
THEIR
▪ THE GRAND
NAVIGATOR
MEETINGS IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH
CONSTITUTION AND LAWS
THE CHARTER,
OF KNIGHTS COLUMBUS,
SUPPLEMENTED BY
ASSEMBLY BY LAWS
OF
THE COUNCIL OR
AND ACCORDING TO
PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE.
APPLYING PROTOCOL
21. DRESS CODE
THE PRESIDING OFFICER, IN
KEEPING WITH THE DIGNIT Y OF HIS
OFFICE, SHOULD BE NEATLY AND
DRESSED. HE SHOULD
PROPERLY
REQUEST
LIKEWISE
THAT HIS OFFICERS DO
TO SET THE PROPER
DRESS CODE FOR MEMBERSHIP TO
FOLLOW.
APPLYING PROTOCOL
22. IT IS MANDATORY FOR ALL
KNIGHTS COLUMBUS
OF
MEMBERS TO WEAR
SHIRTS OR POLO BARONG
WHITE
WITH
K C LOGO WITH COUNCIL NAME
AND NUMBER; BLACK
AND BLACK LEATHER
DURING OFFICIAL
PANTS;
SHOES
COUNCIL
MEETINGS.
23. THE GRAND KNIGHT SHOULD AT ALL
TIMES REFER TO AND ADDRESS THE
OFFICERS BY THEIR PROPER TITLE.
EG: WORTHY DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT. .
HE THUS SETS A GOOD EXAMPLE FOR
COUNCIL MEMBERS TO FOLLOW.
24. ▪ ALL MEMBERS WHO ARE NOT OFFICERS
SHOULD BE RECOGNIZED BY NAME AS
“BROTHER….” or “SIR KNIGHTS…”
▪ ALL SPEECH MUST BE DIRECTED TO
THE CHAIR (THE GRAND KNIGHT) FOR
EXAMPLE: “WORTHY GRAND KNIGHT,
MAY I ASK THE PREVIOUS SPEAKER TO
EXPLAIN…”
.
25. THE GRAND KNIGHT ALWAYS SPEAKS
IN THE THIRD PERSON SUCH AS “THE
CHAIR RULES THAT…” OR “YOUR
GRAND KNIGHT REPORTS THAT….”
MEMBERS SHOULD SPEAK OF THE
CHAIR IN THE THIRD PERSON:
“WORTHY GRAND KNIGHT, WILL THE
CHAIR PLEASE EXPLAIN THE EFFECT
OF THE PENDING MOTION?”
.
26. COMMUNICATIONS:
T YPES OF COMMUNICATION
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
LETTERS
MEMORANDUMS
E-MAILS
BULLETINS OR NEWSLETTERS
TEXT
APPLYING PROTOCOL
27. 13
COMMUNICATIONS:
▪
All communications to be made by
the council must be in writing; such
as:
INVITATION TO DIGNITARIES TO ATTEND IN
SPECIAL AFFAIR.
▪ INVITATIONTO THE STATE DEPUT Y AND STATE
OFFICERS TO ATTEND A COUNCIL FUNCTION.
MUST BE DONE A MONTH BEFORE
LIKE, INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS. THIS
THE
SCHEDULED DATE OF THE AFFAIR.
APPLYING PROTOCOL
28. 14
INVITING A PRIEST TO ACT AS COUNCIL
CHAPLAIN
(You don’t appoint the Chaplain but you
invite the Chaplain).
INVITATION TO DIGNITARIES TO ATTEND A
STATE
CONVENTION
GK WHO INTENDS TO WRITE TO THE STATE
DEPUTY MUST COURSE ITS LETTER THRU
THE DD WHILST DD’s LETTER TO THE
SUPREME OFFICE MUST BE COURSED THRU
THE STATE DEPUTY.
APPLYING PROTOCOL
29. 15
SEATING ARRANGEMENTS:
▪
In Council Meetings:
GK, FS, TREASURER & RECORDER ARE
NORMALLY SEATED AT THE HEAD TABLE
▪ CHAPLAIN SHALL BE SEATED JUST
BESIDE THE GK IN THE LATTER’S LEFT
SIDE
▪ DD IS USUALLY SEATED JUST AT THE
RIGHT SIDE OF THE GK
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33. 19
OFFICERS
VISITING COUNCIL
ESPECIALLY GK, MUST BE GIVEN
THE PRIVILEGE TO
HEAD TABLE SO
SEAT AT THE
WITH THE FN.
UNLESS THE FN IS ALSO A MEMBER
OF THE COUNCIL.
VISITING STATE
DIGNITARIES SHALL
OFFICERS &
LIKEWISE BE
AT
GIVEN THE PRIVILEGE TO SEAT
THE HEAD TABLE.
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34. 20
HOW TO WELCOME DIGNITARIES
AT THE MEETINGS
▪ When a KCFAPI’s Area Manager
or Fraternal Counselor is
present as a guest, he should
be seated with and introduced
with the dignitaries.
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35. RECEIVING DIGNITARIES DURING
COUNCIL MEETING
1.Outside Guard opens the door for the guest/s.
2.Outside Guard informs Inside Guard.
3.Inside Guard approaches the GK, salutes and
announces the arrival of the guest. Then he
salutes again and goes back to his post.
4.GK calls the Warden. Warden salutes the GK.
GK orders the Warden to accompany the
guest inside the chamber.
5.Warden salutes the GK and goes to the door
to accompany the guest .
36. RECEIVING DIGNITARIES DURING
COUNCIL MEETING
6. Upon entrance of the guest, the GK
announces the arrival of the guest and
made 3 raps of his gabel for everybody to
stand.
7. GK greets the guest and invites him to
seat at his left. He makes 1 rap of his
gabel for everybody to seat down.
37. 23
INTRODUCTION OF OFFICERS /
DIGNITARIES / STATE DEPUTY
shall be
▪ The chaplain/priest
first introduced followed by
the dignitaries,
deputies, officers of
state
the
councils and members.
▪ If the dignitaries is slated to
speak, he must be formally
introduced by an
the council prior
officer of
to his
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38. 24
INTRODUCTION OF OFFICERS /
DIGNITARIES / STATE DEPUTY
▪ The State Deputy, must be the
last man to talk/ speak as the
guest speaker. There must be a
formal introduction before the
SD starts his speech.
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39. 25
HOW TO INTRODUCE THE
DIGNITARIES / STATE
DEPUT Y
▪ First, reading of his resume or
bio-data and finally his past and
present position in the Order.
▪ The audience must be required to
rise when the dignitaries’ name
is called on. Same is true with
the State Deputy.
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40. 26
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE &
SINGING OF NATIONAL ANTHEM
▪ During installation and council
meetings:
Anthem is
When
sung,
the National
the Oath of
Allegiance must be dispensed
with or vice-versa.
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41. 27
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE &
SINGING OF NATIONAL
ANTHEM
▪ The opening prayer must
precede the National Anthem
while the National Anthem
precedes the Opening Ode
during council meeting.
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42. “The leader is worthy of respect in the midst
of his brethen, but he has respect for those
who fear the Lord”. Sirach 11.20
44. CLOSED CEREMONIALS
• COUNCIL MEETINGS
• ASSEMBLY MEETINGS
• EXEMPLIFICATIONS
• RENEWAL OF OBLIGATIONS
OF THE 4TH DEGREE
OPEN CEREMONIALS
• COUNCIL CHARTER
PRESENTATION
• ASSEMBLY CHARTER
PRESENTATION
• INSTALLATION OF
OFFICERS
OFFICERS
• NECROLOGICAL
SERVICE
Types of Ceremonials
45. EXEMPLIFICATION RESPONSIBILITIES
1st Degree – Grand Knight
Assigns team members, makes sure that
all necessary paraphernalia for the
exemplification are complete.
2nd Degree – District Deputy
DD is responsible for this exemplification
rites. DD must memorize his part. He assigns
team members. Makes sure that all
exemplification paraphernalia are on hand.
46. 3rd Degree – State Deputy
Appoints a State Ceremonial Chairman
to oversee the organization, training,
certification and assignments of 3rd
Degree Teams. He also appoints a
State Squires Chairmanwho handles
the Squires Investiture Teams.
CEREMONIAL HOSTING
1st Degree – Council
2nd Degree – Distirct Deputy assign
council.
3rd Degree – Round Table Chairman
47. INSTALLATION OF COUNCIL
OFFICERS
• Installation of council officers is a Council
Director project.
•Coordinate with your DD the time and
date of your installation.
•If you invite our Luzon Deputy, don’t
invite other guest speakers.
• Aside from the DD, the incoming and
outgoing Grand Knights should memorize
their part of the ceremony
.
48. INSTALLATION OF COUNCIL
OFFICERS
• Incoming officers should be in proper
uniform. Long sleeve barong with KC logo
(not 4th Degree logo), black pants and
black shoes.
• Warden and Council Director should
check venue, paraphernalia, and sound
system that they are on hand and properly
arranged per Council Officers Installation
manual and music are qued.
50. CROSS FORMATION
1. Always maintain theRcrUoLssEfSormation.Fill in vacant position.
2. Always follow the man infront of you at the start of the entrance of officers and
during the cross
formation movement.
3. Incase of disorganization, always maintain the cross formation and no talking
or movement to adjust positions. Just remain where you are and
listen to your name and come forward when your name is called by the DD.
4. Remember as newly elected officers, this is your first public demimonstration
of a Knights of
Columbus ceremony so make it your best.
5. Read the Installation of Council Officers manual.
51. CONCLUSION
As has been mentioned earlier, it is impossible to cite
a rule for every situation. No doubt there will be
times when the grand knight will encounter
some rather difficult and even
unique situations.
Under those circumstances the grand knight
must use his judgment and simply
apply common courtesy.