1st NJ District Fourth Degree Master Paul Pinkman Welcome Message

 Welcome to the New Jersey State Knights of Columbus First District of NJ Fourth Degree

 My Worthy Brothers, let me introduce myself, my name is Paul Pinkman, and I   am the Master of the First District Fourth Degree, Knights of Columbus. I am   also referred to as Sir Knight Paul Pinkman, which is a moniker that I received   when I took my Fourth Degree Exemplification.

 The Sir Knight surname came after the Charity, Unity and Fraternity principles   were satisfied; I was then honored to partake in the Degree of Patriotism.   Being a Veteran, this Degree really struck home. The History that I and all   those who take the degree are made aware of is overwhelming. The Fourth   Degree honors our Flag, Country, and our Church, what other organization   can say WE honor our Flag and Church. The Fourth Degree honors our   Veterans and our Country and is present at Church and Civic events and is considered by all as ‘the      most visible arm of the Knights of Columbus’.

 Members who wish to live out patriotism together can join “the Fourth Degree.” Members of this   degree have the special honor of holding the title “Sir Knight.”  They also become part of a Fourth   Degree Assembly in their area. There are more than 3,500 Fourth Degree assemblies around the   world.

 Charity, Unity and Fraternity are very important for every Catholic Gentleman, the Degree of   Patriotism, is the love of our Flag and Country and touches every Knight of Columbus and American.

 I and every member of the Knights of Columbus, your brothers, welcome you into the most visible   arm and the pinnacle of the Knights of Columbus.

 Fraternally,
 Paul Pinkman MFD
 First District of New Jersey
 Knights of Columbus