Shining Armor Award
Knights of Columbus
1 Columbus Plaza
New Haven, CT 06510-3326
www.kofc.org
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Honor Your Knights
Honor Y
In Shining Armor!
Awarded for service to the Order with
this program through the Supreme Council
distinction during the first year of member-
Supply Department by using the form #1:
ship, the “Shining Armor Award” is given to
those men that exemplify what a true
• Qualification Cards (#4292), help new
Knight of Columbus is.
members keep track of their progress
toward attaining the “Shining Armor
The concept of the “Shining Armor Award”
Award” as their grand knight verifies
program is to get new members active in
each completed requirement. These
the many facets of the Knights of Columbus
cards are available free of charge.
as early as possible and assist in maintain-
ing that activity and also honor them as a
• Certificates of Recognition (#4293), are a
valued member of your council.
special way to commemorate the hard
work of these new Knights. These certifi-
To qualify for the “Shining Armor Award”
cates are available for .25 each.
new Knights must during their first year of
membership:
• “Shining Armor” Lapel Pins (#1700) will
not only be an honor for those who earn
• Be involved in at least 3 council service
them to wear them, but they will also
programs.
serve as a promotion for the program to
other new Knights. These pins are avail-
• Attend at least 3 council business
able for $3.00 each.
meetings.
• Receive their Second and Third degrees.
• Meet with their council’s insurance
representative.
Lapel Pin (#1700)
• Recruit at least one new member.
Requirements
These are the qualifications for the basic
1) Worked on 3 Council Service
Certificate (#4293)
Programs
2) Attended at least 3 council business
program, consider implementing it in your
meetings.
3) Received your Third Degree
4) Met with Council Insurance
council. Keep in mind, the main focus of
Representative
5) Recruited one new member
the program is to get new members actively
The above items must be completed and approved by our Grand Knight
during your first full year of membership in order to qualify.
#4292
involved within their council from the very
beginning. Councils can order materials for
Qualification Card (#4292)
