Assembly 2316 has once aga
2013 4th Exemplification March 16
2013 4th Exemplification March 16
in demonstrated its expertise in hosting a 4th Degree Exemplification.  It had most recently hosted it on April 2, 2011.  The feedback from attendees was very positive.

There were 36 candidates from around the state, including 15 from Hot Springs Village, who went through this exemplification.  There were 39 women participating in the special luncheon and program and 140 Sir Knights and spouses attending the banquet. The menu included a green salad, open face roast beef, rosemary potatoes, green beans almondine, and chocolate meringue pie.

There was a number of special guests from Arkansas, along with the new State Master Russell J. Anzalone.  G. Vernon "Skip" Gentle Jr, Bienville Province Vice Supreme Master from Birmingham Alabama, also attended.  

The Honoree of this Exemplification was Sir Knight Father William Elser.  He is not only the chaplain for Assembly 2316, but also for the state.

Exemplification team members consisted of Russ Anzalone, Jacob DeLaPaz, William Durbin, Phil Hahn, Gerald Krawczynski, John Lett, Jim Limbird, Jimmy McKinnon, Kenny Petty, and Marc Rios. 

Local Council knights who were exemplified included: Walt Chavis, Jim Cone, Ed Doyle, Jim Dyar, Mike Garstecki, Jim Gerwig, Bill Gribbon, Tom Hickox, Floyd Hodge, Pat McGannon, Carl Suttor, Jim Walker, Ron Wilging, Gary Wolfer, and Richard Woodfin.  There are now 157 members of the Assembly.  Two priests were also exemplified, Father Babu Battula of the Hot Springs Assembly and Father Andrew Hart of Little Rock.  Recently ordained, Father Hart was one of the seminarians that Council 10208 had sponsored through the RSVP program.    

The Master of Ceremonies was Faithful Navigator Ed Miller who recognized the following sir knights and spouses for their planning and participation:  Jim Passe for setting up the game plan and getting help for the day; Bob Rodgers for arranging the food for the banquet; Bill Hartnet and Ray Ambrozich for putting up and taking down the American flag display on campus; Dave Salmen and assistants Milt Spaniel and Ray Ambrozich for providing and serving lunch; Ginny Passe along with Pat Widlowski, Valerie Harnett, Gynnie Ambrozich, Alice Justus and Mary Ann Miller for the ladies' luncheon;  Ed Cudworth, Jack Widlowski, and Bill Harnett for staffing the registration table;  Scott Krantz for photography; and, Renee Steinpreis for the official photo.  

The Faithful Navigator also recognized the deacons for their roles at mass; Russ Harrison, Mike Welsh and Ralph Stiefvater for serving at mass; Ed Cudworth for being the lector; Russ Harrison for the banquet program;  Dan Murphy for managing the refreshment center; Ron Boudreaux for the exemplification layout; Bill Patterson and his volunteers for the banquet setup; Honor Guard Captain Tom Yerina and color guard members Ray Ambrozich, Jack Griffin, Larry Cruz, and Bill Nosek; Sam Justus for handling the finances; Gerald Krawczynski and Mike Kerwin for sage counsel; and, Father Bill for leading the Patriotic Rosary.

Click on Photos for pictures of the event.