First Degree Exemplification Awarded

By Ray Thomas

The First Degree Exemplification Team of Council 3205 received a Certificate of Appreciation recognizing their outstanding and dedicated service to District 117 during the fraternal years of 2006-2010. The award was presented by Past District Deputy Larry Ermis at the August business meeting. Council 3205’s team is the only team in this area and conducts the first degree exemplifications for all of the councils in Bryan, College Station, and Hearne/Franklin areas.

The team is preparing for the next First Degree Exemplification which will take place on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at St. Thomas Aquinas in Zurek Hall. The September ceremony has seen a large number of candidates for membership in past. Be sure to advise any prospective and interested Catholic men of this date and get them a Form 100 soon. All Knights are invited and encouraged to attend the ceremony in support of our team and the candidates. Candidates must arrive by 6:30 p.m., the ceremony is scheduled to begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. The doors are locked at 7:30 p.m. and admittance is not permitted while the doors are locked.

(Photo: Pictured from left to right are Larry Ermis, Gary Richardson, GK Ron Gay, Mike Hlavinka, Al Mazoch, Joey Wilkerson, and Adrian Martinez.)