I hope this edition of the Palmetto Bulletin finds you and your family well.
On behalf of the District, we owe the retiring officers of the 30 Assemblies in South Carolina our thanks and gratitude for the faithful manner in which they have served during the past year. In the name of the members of the South Carolina District, I thank you for the thorough and efficient manner in which you have performed your duties and hope you will continue as active and interested members of the Fourth Degree.
This past Fraternal year was a success. We exemplified 109 new Sir Knights and will have six (6) Star Assemblies. In addition, South Carolina is one of the only Districts in the order with 100% submittal of all administrative forms. On the Program side, 19 Assemblies submitted the To Be A Patriot Award, and 26 of the Assemblies submitted the Civic Award Application.
As July is the first month of our new Fraternal Year, I encourage everyone to get off to a fast start! Like in sports, our chances for success increase exponentially when we get off to a fast start and are not playing catch up. This year's goal is to have a 40% conversion of new Third Degree Knights to Fourth Degree Sir Knights. As an Assembly or Council fraternal leader, you can make this a reality within the State.
The 91st South Carolina Exemplification will be Saturday, August 12, 2023, at the Cathedral of St John the Baptist in Charleston, SC. This is the first time within the history of the Knights of Columbus in South Carolina that a Fourth Degree Exemplification will occur at our Cathedral. The Most Reverend Jacques Eric Fabre-Jeune, C.S., Bishop of Charleston, is the honoree for this Exemplification. If you want to become a Sir Knight by going through your exemplification, please get in touch with your local Assembly Faithful Navigator.
Fraternally Yours
Daniel Barton, PSD
Master, South Carolina District, DeSoto Province
