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Gerard Thomas was born, raised and currently lives in New Orleans. He is married to Mary Savois Thomas for 40 years and they have one son– Shane. Gerard received his First Degree in 1985 and his Fourth Degree in 1991. He has served as Recorder, Deputy Grand Knight and Grand Knight of Archbishop Blenk Council 1905. He has served as Chairman of various Council Programs including Program Director, Community Director, Roundtable Coordinator, Church Director and Council Director. He was appointed District Deputy for 1996/1998 and 2000/2002. He served as Area Coordinator for 2002/2004. Gerard served the Reverend T. J. Larkin Assembly #322 as Captain, Navigator, Trustee and Scribe. He served the District of Louisiana as District Marshal, Patriotic Chairman, Convention Chairman, Chief of Staff and Administrative Assistant to the Master. Gerard was appointed Master of the District of Louisiana in 2008 and served the District through 2010. |
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| FOURTH DEGREE DRESS CODE |
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| OFFICIAL DRESS - MEMBERS
The official dress for a member of the Fourth Degree is: black tuxedo; plain white tuxedo shirt; black tie; black shoes; black sacks; black cummerbund or black vest and the social baldric (worn under the coat, from right shoulder to left hip). A member serving the ARMED FORCES of his country is in proper attire when dressed in military dress uniform. A Fourth Degree pin and/or American Flag may or may not be worn on the lapel. The size shall be the same as that approved by the Supreme Council. A name tag, that slips into the coat pocket, should be worn. The name tag should conform to present specifications. When a Fourth Degree member attends an official function of the Order where Fourth Degree dress is required, he may wear the jewel of his office around his neck, be it Fourth Degree or Third Degree, together with the Social Baldric. A Past State Deputy, Past Grand Knight, Former Faithful Navigator, Former Vice Supreme Master, Former Master or Former District Deputy may wear the miniature jewel of these offices (obtained from the Supreme Council Supply) on the left breast pocket of his jacket. In other words, a member will wear a jewel around his neck ONLY if he is presently in office. Only articles listed above are to be worn, nothing else. OFFICIAL DRESS - COLOR CORPS/HONOR GUARD The official dress when serving in a Color Corps or Honor Guard is the same as the official dress of a member, with the following differences: Black Chapeau with a white plume or the color of the office as set forth together with a Fourth Degree patch on the right side; black cape with red lining or the color of the office as set >>>> |
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