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1 1825 Orleans Avenue New Orleans, Louisiana National Office: Facsimile: Website: DR. CHRISTOPHER PICHON Director General of the Junior Knights KATIE GUIDRY-JOHNSON National Counselor of the Junior Daughters Friday, February 10, 2017 MEMORANDUM FOR: Commanders, Counselors Grand Knights and Grand Ladies SUBJECT: 22 nd BIENNIAL JUNIOR NATIONAL CONVENTION The Twenty-Second Biennial National Convention of the Junior Knights and Junior Daughters will be held July 6-9, 2017 at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center 2345 McGee Street, Kansas City, Missouri, Our theme for this convention is, Juniors United Now In One Relationship Service! A phenomenal opportunity to exchange ideas, share programs and projects, and to enrich the minds of our Juniors and their contribution to the Knights of Peter Claver, we enthusiastically invite participation from each of our Junior Branches and Junior Courts in this worthwhile endeavor. We request units read the entire communication and follow all rules, regulations, guidelines, and deadlines. Because the Order is responsible for the safety and well-being of our young people to and from the National Convention, it is imperative that there is ample adult supervision through approved chaperones at all times. Further, if any Juniors are known to have physical and/or emotional problems that would prevent them from adhering to the guidelines and regulations as set by the Order, then they should not be brought to the convention without specialized supervision. CONVENTION INFORMATION 1. Unit Eligibility. All Branches and Junior Courts must be financial to participate in the convention. Because inactive units will not be allowed to participate, Grand Knights, Grand Ladies, Commanders, and Counselors are responsible for ensuring that each respective unit is financial. The National Office will verify eligibility of units. Membership in the Junior Division is limited to youth ages 7-18 only. While guests are allowed to register for the convention, they will not be allowed entry into the business sessions. 2. Hotel Reservations. Reservations can be made directly with the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center by calling toll-free number and requesting the group rate for the Knights of Peter Claver, Inc. or online at In order to receive the special convention rate, hotel reservations must be made on or before June 12, 2017 on or before 5:00 p.m. (CDT). Please be aware that the hotel reservation must be accompanied by an advance deposit of one night for each room requested. The deposit for any room canceled after the June 12, 2017 cut-off date is non-refundable. The Sheraton accepts all major credit cards; please contact them in advance if you are pre-paying by check or money order. The room rates are $ plus sales and occupancy taxes, yielding approximately $ per night. Convention guests will receive complimentary Wi-Fi access. Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. and check-out time is 12:00 p.m. Once your reservations are made, you may SheratonCrownCenter.03709@sheraton.com to request that your rooms be grouped together. Please remember, there must be at least one (1) Commander/Counselor and/or Chaperone assigned to each room occupied with Juniors. BUS PARKING: Units are responsible for arranging parking details for their buses. Information regarding bus and oversized vehicle parking can be found on the convention website: REGISTER ONLINE!

2 3. Credentials Forms. Commanders and Counselors must forward complete credentials forms with his/her signature as follows: Junior Knights - one copy should be forwarded to the Director General, one copy forwarded to the National Office. Junior Daughters - one copy should be forwarded to the National Counselor, and one copy forwarded to the National Office. Each unit is to retain one copy of the credentials for presentation to the Credentials Committee. Each unit is entitled to four (4) delegates: the Junior Grand Knight/Junior Grand Lady and three additional (3) delegates. For more specific guidelines, please refer to the included Credentials Form. Online Submissions. Commanders and Counselors may submit online credentials by accessing the events sections of the MMS/Billpay section of kofpc.org. 4. Registration Fees and Forms. The fee for registrations submitted online or postmarked and received by the National Office by May 15, 2017 is $ Registrations received between May 16 31, 2017, will be subject to a $25.00 Late Fee. There will be no on-site registration. Commanders, Counselors, and chaperones must register for the convention in order to accompany the Juniors. Registration includes the convention breakfast, convention banquet, donation to the Charity Fund, and the convention t-shirt. Units are encouraged to register online at Delegates, members, and guests may be registered online as a group and paid for with credit/debit card or e-check. Senior Division members have the additional option of registering online individually with a credit card / debit card or e-check. If you choose to submit a paper registration packet, completed packets should be mailed to the National Office (1825 Orleans Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116). Unit checks, money orders, and cashier s checks must be made payable to Knights of Peter Claver with Junior Convention Registration in the memo area. Under no circumstance will personal checks be accepted. The National Office will receipts and confirmations for all registrations to the addresses provided by at the time of registration. Forms may be downloaded from the Convention website: 5. Convention Permission, Rules, and Acknowledgement Form. Parents / legal guardians must read and accept the convention and competition rules, regulations, policies, and permission forms in order for their children to register and attend the convention. The terms of the convention and competitions are included on the forms and are also available online: The original Rules and Regulations signed forms should be retained by the Commander, Counselor, and/or Chaperone traveling with the youth and an additional copy submitted to the National Office. You may upload the copies of the form for each attendee when completing the online registration process or mail the signed forms to the National Office before May 15, Please ensure the permission form is completed in its entirety. IMPORTANT: These forms must be completed and submitted without exception. These signed forms must be obtained from the parents or guardians of ALL Junior Knight and Daughter registrants, including those that register online. 6. Onsite Convention Check-in. Only Commanders, Counselors or chaperones can obtain registration packets onsite at the Junior convention registration desk. On-site check-in instructions will be ed by our registration team approximately one week prior to the convention. All attendees including chaperones must have a visible registration badge in order to gain access to all events and meeting chambers. 7. Meals. Other than the Convention Breakfast and the Convention Banquet, both on Saturday, meals will be the responsibility of each individual person. 8. Rules and Regulations. Enclosed is a copy of the Rules and Regulations Governing the 2017 Junior Convention, to include the dress code which will be strictly enforced. Please ensure that each Junior, Commander, Counselor and chaperone be apprised of the rules and regulations. Parents of Juniors shall be informed of all rules and regulations. Commanders, Counselors, parents and chaperones must present a copy of their (arch)diocesan youth protection certification information as well as agree to the Knights of Peter Claver Child Protection Policy, which is enclosed. Anyone accompanying Juniors must have these certifications on file. THE RULES AND GUIDELINES FORMS MUST BE READ, AGREED TO, AND SIGNED IN ORDER REGISTER ONLINE!

3 FOR INDIVIDUALS TO REGISTER. All chaperones attending the convention must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age. Smoking and alcohol are prohibited. 9. Convention Schedule. Enclosed is a tentative schedule of activities for the convention. All meetings and workshops are mandatory for Juniors. Each Commander, Counselor, and chaperone is to ensure there is maximum attendance of each respective delegation at each scheduled activity. 10. Cancellations. All requests for refunds due to cancellations must be received in writing by the National Office no later than June 15, There will be no exception to this policy. 11. Convention Shirts. A t-shirt will be provided to each registrant. 12. Souvenir Booklet. This year s Souvenir Booklet will be printed in full color! Please support the convention by soliciting advertisements for the Souvenir Booklet from local businesses in your area. We are appreciative of your support, and all units of the Order are encouraged participate. All advertisements must be submitted to the National on or before May 15, Please see the enclosed ad form for additional details. 13. Hotel Transportation. Participants may make airport transportation arrangements with SuperShuttle and receive a $6 discount using code 975DH online at: or by calling (NOTE: There is an additional $3 charge for reservations made via telephone). 14. Junior Community Service Project. All Juniors are asked to participate in the Brown Bag National Service Project on Thursday, and to contribute to the Junior Supreme Knight s National Project, Homes for Haiti, and Junior Supreme Lady s National Project, Morning Glory Café. If you are no longer the Grand Knight, Grand Lady, Commander, or Counselor, please assist us by immediately forwarding this packet on to your successor and assist him/her as needed. The convention packet is also available on the National website Again, we look forward to seeing you all at the 2017 National Junior Convention in Kansas City, Missouri. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns. //original signed// //original signed// Dr. Christopher Pichon Ms. Katie Guidry-Johnson Director General of the Junior Knights National Counselor of the Junior Daughters P: chris.pichon@kofpc.org P: katie.johnson@kofpc.org REGISTER ONLINE!

4 1825 Orleans Avenue New Orleans, Louisiana National Office: Facsimile: Website: MEMORANDUM FOR: Commanders and Counselors SUBJECT: JUNIOR NATIONAL CONVENTION COMPETITIONS We hope your Junior Branch or Junior Court will participate in the 2017 Junior National Convention Competitions listed below. Please see the Competition Guidelines brochure for detailed information regarding the contests and competitions. Poetry, essay and collage entries must reflect the convention theme: Juniors United Now In One Relationship Service! DEADLINE: The deadline to sign-up for competitions is May 15, 2017 SIGNING UP: After reading and accepting the guidelines listed in the Competitions Guidelines brochure, select up to 3 competitions on the Convention registration form. ELLIGIBILITTY: Please note the specific eligibility guidelines for each competition listed in the Competitions Guidelines brochure. ARTS AND CRAFTS SPELLING BEE SPEECH POETRY POETRY - Entries must be mailed to the National Office by May 15, 2017 PHOTOGRAPHY/COLLAGE 2019 CONVENTION THEME OUTSTANDING JUNIOR KNIGHT OUTSTANDING JUNIOR DAUGHTER BANNER CONTEST This is a unit competition YOUNG AUTHORS Entries must be mailed to the National Office by May 15, 2017 ESSAY Entries must be mailed to the National Office by May 15, 2017 SCIENCE Must be able to explain your project to judges TALENT SHOW* Entries must be submitted by the Director or Directress only as each entry must have his or her prior approval! DEBATE* Teams must be submitted by the Director/Directress QUIZ BOWL* teams must be submitted by the Director/Directress Please adhere to the deadlines indicated in the Competition Guidelines brochure for the various contests. ALL Essays, Manuscripts, and entry via completion of the convention registration form must be completed and sent to the National Office by May 15, PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT ESSAYS, MANUSCRIPTS AND CONTEST/COMPETITION SIGN-UP SHEETS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED ON SITE. Dr. Christopher Pichon Ms. Katie Guidry-Johnson Director General of the Junior Knights National Counselor of the Junior Daughters P: chris.pichon@kofpc.org P: katie.johnson@kofpc.org All Competition Forms must be turned in by May 15, 2017 to the KPC National Office Orleans Ave. New Orleans, LA REGISTER ONLINE!

5 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Thursday, July 6, :00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Hospitality Room 11:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Registration 12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Service Project: Brown Bag 12:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Competition Display Set-up 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Joint Board Meeting 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Junior Daughter Board Meeting 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Junior Knight Board Meeting 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Junior Daughter Guards Committee 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Junior Daughter Steering Committee 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Junior Daughter Nomination / Election Committee 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Junior Knight Guards Committee 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Junior Knight Steering Committee 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Junior Knight Nomination / Election Committee 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Junior Daughter Credentials 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Junior Knight Credentials 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. High School Junior/Senior/Emerging Leader Reception (Co-sponsored by Xavier University) 8:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. Talent Show I (Song, Dance, Instrument, Step) Talent Show II (Poetry, Speech) Friday, July 7, :00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Registration 7:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Junior Knight Credentials 7:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Junior Daughter Credentials 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Prayer Service/Joint Session 10:00 a.m. 11:30 p.m. Junior Knight Business Session 10:00 a.m. 11:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Junior Daughter Business Session Lunch (on your own) 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Competition Judging 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Science Fair Judging 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Junior Knight Candidates Forum 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Junior Daughter Candidates Forum 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Set-Up Campaign Displays 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Quiz Bowl 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Committee Meetings 4:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Fitness Day 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Dinner (on your own) REGISTER ONLINE!

6 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (Continued) 8:30 p.m. 11:00 p.m. Convention Dance 8:30 pm 11:00 p.m. Movie Night Friday, July 7, Continued: Saturday, July 8, :00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Junior Daughters Voting 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Junior Knights Voting 7:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Breakfast 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Scripture Rosary 10:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Junior Knight Business Session 10:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Junior Daughter Business Session 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Lunch (on your own) 1:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Workshops by level (ie. Elem, Middle, HS) College/Vocation Fair (as part of HS workshop) 3:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Choir Practice 3:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Liturgical Dance Practice 3:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Spelling Bee Competitions 3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Debate Competition 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Free Time 8:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. Convention Awards Banquet Sunday, July 9, :00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Convention Mass 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Senior Knights Initiation 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Senior Ladies Initiation 11:00 a.m. Check-Out REGISTER ONLINE!

7 Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary Junior Knights and Junior Daughters FITNESS DAY 2017 FRIDAY, JULY 7, 2017 AT 4:30 7:00 P.M. Join the American Jazz Museum, Steam Village, Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey, and more for a day of Fun, Entertainment, and Thrilling Physical Activities! Recognize that fitness can be fun! Get educated about Juvenile Obesity! Get started on living a HEALTHIER lifestyle! Get help with proper eating and daily exercise! Informational booths, Dance/Music Stations, and low-impact Fitness Stations / Areas Interactive Workshops: Juvenile Diabetes / Exercise Boot Camp and Move It or Lose It for Life! Be Sure to Select FITNESS DAY on your Registration Form! Participate in the BROWN BAG NATIONAL SERVICE PROJECT 2017 Make a meaningful difference in the Kansas City community by participating in this worthwhile cause: creating care bags for the homeless. Please bring items to combine with other donations to fill the bags for the homeless in the Kansas City area. The Service Project will be held on Thursday, July 6, 2017 from Noon to 3:00 p.m. Be sure to check Brown Bag National Service Project on your registration form to participate. Please note that only units who sign-up will be allowed to participate as space is limited. For what you do to the least of my brother, you do unto me! REGISTER ONLINE!

8 FORM JNC Place an Advertisement in the 2017 ANNUAL NATIONAL CONVENTION SOUVENIR BOOKLET July 6 - July 9, 2017 Kansas City, Missouri Advertisement and Art Reservation Deadlines: Please Check One: I would like the advertisement to be designed for me and I will provide advertisement input by MAY 15, 2017 (Please provide pictures and/or a message to be included) Company/Affiliation: I will provide my own advertisement as a PDF by MAY 31, 2017 Contact name: Contact Phone: ( ) Address: City: State: Zip: Advertising Sizes: Advertising Rates Check one: Outside Back Cover Full Page Front Inside Cover Full Page Back Inside Cover Full Page Full Page Half Page Quarter Page Eighth Page Patron Line $500 $400 $400 $225 $175 $115 $65 $25 NEW! - ALL ADS WILL BE PRINTED IN FULL COLOR! Send your PDF ad to jrconventionads@kofpc.org with the subject line 2017 Jr. Souvenir Booklet (Your Organization s name). If you would like us to design the advertisement for you, please send photos and/or the text you would like us to include to jrconventionads@kofpc.org. The Knights of Peter Claver reserves the right to request changes to advertisements. Authorizing Signature: Date: Thank you for supporting the nd Biennial Junior National Convention! Reservation/Artwork/Payment Questions: Submit Ads and Online Payments: Ads: jrconventionads@kofpc.org jrconventionads@kofpc.org Forms and Checks by Mail: FORM JNC KPC National General Reserve Fund 1825 Orleans Avenue New Orleans, Louisiana

9 FORM JNC July 6-9,2017 Kansas City, MO SAVE PAPER AND POSTAGE! REGISTER ONLINE at: CONVENTION REGISTRATION FEE: Before May 15, 2017: $ May 16-31, 2017: $ JUNIOR BRANCH/JUNIOR COURT INFORMATION Please Be Sure to Type of Legibly Print Your Packet. BRANCH/COURT NO.: BRANCH/COURT NAME: City: State: District: Church Name: Pastor s Name: COMMANDER/COUNSELOR NAME: Phone: ( ) - Mobile # (to receive convention update texts): ( ) - Mailing Address: City: State: Zip: ASST. COMMANDER/COUNSELOR NAME: Mailing Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: ( ) - Mobile # (to receive convention update texts): ( ) - All units are encouraged to complete their registration packets online. Should you choose to use paper applications, please return the complete packet to: KPC National Office 1825 Orleans Ave. New Orleans, LA FORM JNC17-002

10 FORM JNC SENIOR/ADULT REGISTRATION FORM REGISTRATION FEES Before May 15, 2017: $ I Between May 16-31, 2017 (LATE): $ PLEASE NOTE: One (1) Chaperone is required for every three (3) registered Junior Members. Chaperones MUST be 21 years of age or older. Jr. Branch / Jr. Court No: Registrant is a (check one): Commander/Counselor Asst. Commander/Asst. Counselor Knight Lady Parent First Name: Last Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: ( ) - Mobile # (to receive convention update texts): ( ) - Age: (MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OF AGE IF CHAPERONING) Shirt Size: Small Medium Large 1X 2X 3X 4X The Registrant has (check all that apply): submitted the KPC Child Protection Policy Agreement to the Commander/Counselor (REQUIRED) provided (Arch)diocese Youth Protection Certificate to the Commander/Counselor (REQUIRED) agreed to serve as a Chaperone at the Junior Convention The Registrant would like to participate in the following events / activities: Brown Bag National Service Project Junior Supreme Knight National Project: Build a House Junior Supreme Lady National Project: Morning Glory Cafe Fitness Day Emerging Leaders Reception (LIMITED to Current Emerging Leaders: Members ages 18-35) DUPLICATE THIS FORM AS NEEDED. FORM JNC17-003

11 JUNIOR REGISTRATION FORM REGISTRATION FEES Before May 15, 2017: $ I Between May 16-31, 2017 (LATE): $ Jr. Branch / Jr. Court No: First Name: Last Name: Junior Registrant is a (Check One): Jr. Grand Knight/Grand Lady Jr. Deputy Grand Knight/Grand Lady Member Guest (Cannot attend business sessions) Grade: Age: Date of Birth: / / Shirt Size: Youth Small Youth Medium Youth Large Youth 1X Adult Small Adult Medium Adult Large Adult 1X Adult 2X Adult 3X Adult 4X Check if the Junior Registrant is Transferring to Senior Division at the Convention (must be 18 years of age) CONVENTION EVENTS PARTICIPATION The Junior Registrant is participating in (Check all boxes that apply): Brown Bag National Service Project Junior Supreme Knight National Project: Build a House Junior Supreme Lady National Project: Morning Glory Cafe Fitness Day College/Vocation Fair (Limited to 9th - 12th Grades) Emerging Leaders Reception (Limited to 11th/12th Grades) AWARDS AND COMPETITIONS PARTICIPATION: Deadline to complete competition entry IS MAY 15, 2017! The Junior Registrant (Check all boxes that apply): has read, understands, and agrees to terms listed in the Competition Guidelines Brochure will compete in the following competitions (Limit 3 competitions): Outstanding Junior Knight / Junior Lady (1 entry per branch) Young Authors (Manuscript must be sent to National Office) Title: Genre: Poetry Narrative Informative Science Fair Check If Project Requires Electricity Project Category: Astronomy Behavioral Science Biology Botany Chemistry Computer Applications Earth & Space Science Engineering Environmental Science Mathematics Zoology Arts/Crafts Essay (Essay must be sent to National Office) Spelling Bee Photography/Collage Poetry Speech (Speech must be sent to National Office) 2019 Convention Theme/Design (1 entry per branch) (Theme/Design must be sent to the National Office) DUPLICATE THIS FORM AS NEEDED.

12 Competition Awards Rules and Regulations CONVENTION THEME Juniors United Now In One Relationship Service! DEADLINE TO SIGN-UP FOR ALL COMPETITIONS Monday, May 15, 2017 POETRY. 1. The Poetry must be presented on the Convention Theme. 2. Juniors will be judged on the following criteria: Originality, Presentation, Introduction, Time Limit, Voice and Diction, Interpretation, and Conference Theme 3. The time limit for each presentation will not exceed 2 minutes. 4. Junior will be disqualified if the 2 minutes is exceeded. ESSAY. ALL ESSAYS ARE TO BE SENT TO THE NATIONAL OFFICE. 1. Essay must be written on the theme of the Conference 2. Essay must be legibly handwritten or typed. 3. Essays will be judged on the following criteria: Theme, Originality, Spelling/Punctuation, Sentence Structure /Grammar, Word usage/vocabulary, Organization of Essay: Introduction, Body and Conclusion 4. Junior s name, Commander s/counselor s name, Branch/Court name and number, city, state or church name, cannot be mentioned or appear in the essay. 5. The essay should be stapled to a separate sheet of paper that includes the Junior's Name, Age, Branch/Court Name and Number, City and State, and Commander/Counselor Name 6. Essay participation is limited to Juniors attending the Convention in Kansas City, Missouri. SPEECH. ALL SPEECHES ARE TO BE SENT TO THE NATIONAL OFFICE. 1. Speech should be 1-2 minutes long. (Speeches less than one minute or more than two minutes will be disqualified.) 2. Criteria for judging: Interest Level, Organization, Transition, Verbal Support, Effectiveness of Delivery, Eye Contact, Enthusiasm, Overall Effectiveness 3. Note cards and props may be used. ARTS AND CRAFTS RULES AND REGULATIONS. Piece must depict Convention Theme Judging shall include the following: Originality of Piece, Clarity of Piece, Neatness 3. On the day of judging Friday July 7, 2017: Piece must be in designated area between 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Junior's name or Branch/Court number should not appear anywhere on the art or craft being submitted. A competition number will be assigned at the convention. PHOTOGRAPHY AND COLLAGE. 1. Entries must adhere to the Convention Theme. 2. Judging shall include the following: Originality of piece Clarity of piece Neatness 3. Size of display should be 22 x 28 inches. 4. On the day of judging Friday, July 7, 2017: Photo display or collage must be in designated area between 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 P.M. Junior's name or Branch/Court number should not appear anywhere on the display. 5. A competition number will be assigned at the Convention Page 1 of 2

13 2019 JUNIOR NATIONAL CONVENTION THEME. THEME AND DESIGN MUST BE SENT TO THE NATIONAL OFFICE. 1. Our Convention Activity Committee will select our 2019 Junior National Convention theme and symbol design. 2. The selected suggestion will receive award recognition 3. The Junior National Convention theme suggestion should be seven (7) words or less. 4. Theme suggestions going over seven (7) words will be disqualified. 5. Your unit s theme design must be submitted to the National Office. SCIENCE COMPETITION. TERMS OF ENTRY: The entrant enters his/her project at his/her own risk and will not hold the Knights of Peter Claver/ Ladies Auxiliary or Junior Division responsible for the loss or damage to the exhibit or harm to myself. This project will not include any live or preserved animals. This project will not have any potentially dangerous chemicals or equipment. It is my understanding that pictures may be displayed, if any of the above criteria has been done before the convention. The entrant also agrees to remove my project at the designated time. The entrant and his her parent/legal guardian understand and have read all of the guidelines of this competition. 1. No Junior may enter more than one science project. 2. The project must be current work of the Junior registered for the competition. 3. The name of the Junior must appear only on the back of the project with the Junior s unit name and their hotel room number. 4. Juniors must demonstrate to judges, through written reports, pictures, charts, graphs, diagrams, that the research was accomplished. Juniors must be present during judging. 5. No commercial models or kits will be allowed as exhibits 6. No live animals, preserved animals, dangerous chemical or equipment cell cultures and microorganisms may be exhibited at the competition. Pictures of research previously done may be used on the display. 7. All projects will be judged on Scientific Thought, Creative Ability, Clarity Experimental Design, Understanding, Dramatic Value and Technical Skill. 8. Juniors must enter only one category: Astronomy; Behavioral Science; Biology Botany; Chemistry; Computer Applications; Earth and Space Science; Engineering; Environmental Science; Mathematics; Physics; Zoology BANNER CONTEST. 1. There can be only one Banner Entry from a Junior Branch or a Junior Court. 2. Banner Entries must illustrate the Convention Theme. 3. Judging shall include the following: Originality, Creativity, Neatness 4. Banner can be made of any type of material that measures 30 inches in height and 18 inches wide. 5. On the day of judging Friday, July 7, 2017: You will be responsible for setting up your banner display. Banner must be in designated area between 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 P.M. Branch/Court number should not appear anywhere on the banner. 6. A competition number will be assigned at the Convention YOUNG AUTHOR S. ALL MANUSCRIPTS ARE TO BE SENT TO THE NATIONAL OFFICE. The purpose of the competition is to spark the imagination of writers culminating into a real life experience of publishing a book. 1. The Young Authors Competition is limited to Junior Knights and Junior Daughters Ages 7-15 years of age. 2. The book must be the original work of the author. 3. Acceptable styles of writing are poetry, story (narrative) or informational. 4. The book may be typed, word processed, or handwritten in manuscript or cursive. If someone other than the author helps with the book, credit must be given to the typist. The typist must not edit the book in any way. 5. If an author chooses to illustrate his/her book, the illustrations may be from newspapers, magazines, the internet, or the author s own work. However, another Junior or adult cannot produce artwork to go in the author s book. 6. Each young author s manuscript must have a typed identification card fixed to the inside cover. The information included in the card must include: Author/Illustrator s Name, Grade Level, Unit Number/Name, Commander/Counselors Name, Manuscript Title, genre of Manuscript: (Poetry, Narrative, Informative) 7. 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Winners will be selected at each age level: 7-9, 10-12, Winners will be announced at the Awards Banquet at the Junior National Convention. Page 2 of 2

14 KPC Convention Rules and Regulations CODE OF ETHICS (Rules and Regulations) 1. All attendees must be pre-registered. There will be no on-site registration. 2. All attendees must wear convention name badge at all times. 3. Juniors are expected to attend all Convention functions. Curfews must be followed and Juniors and their chaperones should be in their rooms immediately after the close of evening events. Security will monitor the hall and other areas of the hotel. Chaperones are to have room checks and are responsible for all Juniors assigned to them. 4. Chaperones must accompany Juniors at all times. If possible, chaperones should be members of the Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary Senior Division. The Branch/Court should provide adequate chaperones for the entire convention. There should be one (1) chaperone per three (3) Juniors. 5. Each Junior Branch/Court is allowed to send a delegation of four (4) representatives. Junior Grand Knight/Lady and three (3) elected delegates. The Junior Deputy Grand Knight or Junior Vice Grand Lady and alternate delegates should be indicated on credentials and registration forms in the event your elected representatives are unable to attend the Convention. Delegates must be listed on the Credentials Form and Registration Form. 6. Juniors are not allowed to leave the hotel premises, unless accompanied by a Commander, Counselor, chaperone or parent. 7. Alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, or other illegal drugs are not permitted at the Convention. If a Junior is caught in or around the usage of these drugs, their parents will be called to remove them from the Convention premises. Permission is granted for Juniors taking medication which is noted on the Travel/Medical Release Form. 8. Juniors are expected to conduct themselves accordingly at all times in a manner that will be a credit to our organization. Good manners and proper attire will be expected. Courtesy and politeness will prevail at all times in meetings and workshops. There should be no running, yelling, or playing in the hotel lobby, hotel halls, between floors and elevators. Respect for other hotel guests must be given. Juniors should have a low, respective voice/tone at all times (no loud talking or outbursts). 9. Loud music is not allowed. Headphones and other electronic devices are allowed, but will not be the responsibility of the hotel or the Knights of Peter Claver, Inc. if lost or stolen. 10. Juniors caught damaging hotel property will have to pay any financial cost(s) assessed by the hotel. 11. Respect should be given to all commanders, counselors, chaperones, assistant commanders, assistant counselors, and all senior members of the Order. 12. All adult chaperones are expected to conduct themselves in the proper manner that would display the fine character of our organization. 13. Conduct not adhering to the stated rules of the Convention will be investigated and a decision will be made as to the proper action that will be taken. 14. Swimming will not be permitted at any time during the convention. 15. The Code of Ethics (Rules and Regulations) will be binding on all Delegates, Chaperones, Commanders, Counselors and senior members attending the Convention. 16. Each branch and court will be responsible for making Juniors, chaperones and others aware of the code of ethics (Rules and Regulations). ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND ACCEPTANCE I have received, read, understand, and agree to this Code of Ethics (Rules and Regulations) Junior Name: Signature: Junior Branch / Junior Court Number: # Date: / / Parent Name: Signature: Date: / /

15 KPC Convention Rules and Regulations CONVENTION DRESS CODE THURSDAY (CASUAL) JUNIOR KNIGHTS: KPC Shirt is permissible (No Shorts or Cut-Offs). Note: No facial jewelry of any kind is to be worn during the convention (i.e. tongue rings, earrings, et cetera). JUNIOR DAUGHTERS: KPC shirt is permissible (No shorts or cut-offs) FRIDAY JUNIOR KNIGHTS: Meetings: Dress shirt, Necktie, Dress pants (No jeans), Coat (optional), Dress shoes (No sneakers or tennis shoes) Fitness Activity: Jeans, sweat pants, or comfortable pants (no shorts of any kind), Convention T-Shirt, Sneakers, tennis shoes (no sandals) Convention Dance: Jeans, pants (no shorts of any kind), T-shirts, No Midriff, No tank tops, No cut-offs, Sneakers, tennis shoes (no sandals or flip flops) JUNIOR DAUGHTERS: Meetings: Dress or skirt (should be fingertip length-no half skirts, tank dresses, backless dresses, strapless sundresses and no micro- mini skirt or dresses). Shoulders, back or midriff should be covered at all times. Pants suit (No shorts or jeans of any kind or color) Capri pant suits may be worn. Dress shoes (no gym shoes, thongs or flipflops). Hosiery Fitness Activity: Jeans, sweat pants, comfortable pants or knee length shorts, Convention T-Shirt, Sneakers, tennis shoes (no sandals) Convention Dance: Jeans, pants (no shorts of any kind), T-shirts, No Midriff, No tank tops, No Cut-offs, Sneakers, tennis shoes (no sandals or flip flops). SATURDAY JUNIOR KNIGHTS: Meetings: Necktie, Dress pants (No jeans), Coat (optional), Dress shoes (No sneakers or tennis shoes) Banquet: (Formal/Semi-Formal), Shirt and Necktie, Coat and dress pants (No jeans), Dress Shoes (No tennis shoes) JUNIOR DAUGHTERS: Meetings: Dress or skirt (should be fingertip length-no half skirts, tank dresses, backless dresses, strapless sundresses and no micro- mini skirt or dresses), Shoulders, back or midriff should be covered at all times, Pants suit (No shorts or jeans of any kind or color), Capri pant suits may be worn, Dress shoes (no gym shoes, thongs or flipflops), Hosiery Banquet: (Formal/Semi-Formal) Formal, Semi-Formal or Dressy Dress (Shoulders, back, or midriff should be covered at all times. Splits should not be higher than the top of knee), Dress shoes SUNDAY MASS JUNIOR KNIGHTS: Black suit, Black slacks, White shirt, Black tie, Dress Shoes (no tennis shoes) JUNIOR DAUGHTERS: White dress, plain (not after five), White suit or skirt and blouse, White hat (Kufi) or chapel veil, Skin tone hosiery (no designer hosiery), White gloves, One set of small earrings, All accessories MUST BE WHITE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND ACCEPTANCE I have received, read, understand, and agree to this Convention Dress Code. Junior Name: Signature: Junior Branch / Junior Court Number: # Date: / / Parent Name: Signature: Date: / /

16 FORM JNC17-006A KPC Convention Permissions, Policies, and Releases PARENTAL MEDIA RELEASE (Registrants under 18 Years of Age) Parent/legal guardian certifies that he or she is the legal guardian/custodian of the minor-aged attendee of minor age; is fully qualified and authorized to execute the Parental Media Release and in his or her aforementioned capacity, does hereby consent to the use, portrayal, posting, publishing or otherwise displaying of the convention attendee s image, likeness, photograph and/or other depiction on the official Knights of Peter Claver, Inc. website or other print/social media. The foregoing consent is given with the understanding that the website and/or published depiction of the said minor shall be tasteful and in compliance with the law and/or any other applicable regulation. Parent or Legal Guardian of the minor shall retain the right to revoke this consent following the execution hereof, upon thirty (30) days written notice to the Knights of Peter Claver, Inc. The Knights of Peter Claver, Inc. shall have the exclusive right to website design and/or print/social media and to the manner by which the minor s name and image are displayed on its webpage(s) and/or print/social media. This Parental Media Release constitutes a knowing waiver of any right, claim or legal cause of action the parent / legal guardian or minor-aged attendee may have arising from the use, portrayal, posting, publishing or otherwise displaying of the minor s image, likeness, photograph and/or other depiction on the Knights of Peter Claver, Inc. website or print/social media. KPC CHILD PROTECTION POLICY (For Adults Attending the Junior Convention) The parent/legal guardian understands that any action inconsistent with the KPC Child Protection Policy or his/her failure to take action mandated by the policy and programs may result in disciplinary action, up to and including the termination of his/her voluntary service. The KPC Child Protection policy may be downloaded from the forms and document area of TRAVEL PERMISSION (Registrants under 18 years of age) In consideration of the wholesome recreation and/or learning in which the minor-aged attendee will experience, the parent/legal guardian agrees to allow the minor-aged attendee to accompany the Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary to the 2017 Junior National Convention in Kansas City, Missouri. In consideration of the opportunity for the minor-aged attendee to participate in this activity, the parent/legal guardian agrees to release and hold harmless and indemnify the Knights of Peter Claver, Inc., its successors, a corporation and their directors and officers from any liability, claims, actions, and causes of action arising out of or relating to any loss, damage, or injury sustained in connection with the minor-aged attendee s participation in this activity. The parent/legal guardian understands and accepts that he/she remains fully responsible for any legal responsibility, which may result from any personal actions taken by the minor-aged attendee. He/she also understands that if the minor-aged attendee does not conform to the established code of behavior, the minoraged attendee may be scheduled to return home before the end of the event, and transportation costs incurred for minor-aged attendee and the chaperone will be the parent/legal guardian s responsibility. ACCEPTANCE AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Junior Name: Signature: Junior Branch / Junior Court Number: # Date: / / I have read, understand, and agree to the aforementioned rules, regulations, guidelines, and policies and hereby certify that I, having proper legal authority to do so, grant permission to the aforementioned Junior of minor age to participate in the 22nd Biennial National of Convention of the Junior Knights and Junior Daughters Parent / Legal Guardian Name: Signature: FORM JNC17-006A Date: / /

17 KPC Conven on Permissions, Policies, and Releases JUNIOR INFORMATION FORM JNC17-006B MEDICAL RELEASE (Registrants under 18 Years of Age) Circle One: Junior Knight / Junior Daughter Junior Branch or Junior Court Number: # First Name: Last Name: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone #:( ) List any per nent medical informa on (allergies, dietary needs, etc): List any physical limita ons: The Junior listed above is covered for hospitaliza on/medical care. Insurance Co.: Policy Number: The Junior listed above does not have medical coverage and the Parent / Legal Guardian assumes responsibility for the costs of hospitaliza on and medical care for the Junior. PARENT / LEGAL GUARDIAN INFORMATION First Name: Last Name: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone #:( ) Mobile #:( ) ACCEPTANCE AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I grant permission to the organiza on s adult leader in charge of this event to obtain medical care from licensed physicians, hospitals, or medical clinics for the aforemen oned junior of minor age in the event that the parent/legal guardian cannot be reached. I cer fy that the above informa on is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. Parent / Legal Guardian Signature: Date: / / FORM JNC17-006B

18 FORM JNC CREDENTIALS FORM Instructions: Please print legibly or type all information. Elections for Delegates and Alternate Delegates should take place at your March meeting. BRANCH/COURT NAME UNIT No. CITY STATE Section1 Junior Grand Knight/Junior Grand Lady Jr. Grand Knight and Jr. Grand Lady are automatic delegates. Do not list them as your delegates in Section 2 JUNIOR GRAND KNIGHT/JUNIOR GRAND LADY AGE ATTENDING (Y/N) JUNIOR DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT/JUNIOR VICE GRAND LADY AGE ATTENDING (Y/N) Section 2 Delegates Each Branch/Court is entitled to three additional (3) delegates The Junior Deputy Grand Knight /Junior Vice Grand Lady can serve as a delegate IF the Junior Grand Knight/Junior Grand Lady is attending the convention. In order for this to happen, you must place his/her name on the delegate line DELEGATES AGE Section 3 Alternate Delegates An Alternate delegate will replace the delegate if the delegate is unable to attend the convention business session. ALTERNATE DELEGATES AGE Signature of Junior Grand Knight/Junior Grand Lady (Branch or Court Seal) Signature of Commander/Counselor Signature of Grand Knight/Grand Lady Junior Knights: Send one copy to the National Office (1825 Orleans Avenue, New Orleans 70116), one copy to the Director General (Chris Pichon, 2419 Maywood Run Court, Fresno, Texas, 77545) and retain one copy to be presented to Credentials table. Junior Daughters: Send one copy to the National Office (1825 Orleans Avenue, New Orleans 70116), one copy to the National Counselor (Katie Guidry-Johnson, th Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601), and retain one copy to be presented to Credentials table. FORM JNC17-007

19 FORM JNC JUNIOR CHARITY COMMITTEE REQUEST FORM NEW THIS YEAR! COMPLETE YOU JUNIOR CHARITY COMMITTEE REQUEST FORM ONLINE! BRANCH/COURT NAME UNIT No. COMMANDER/COUNSELOR NAME TELEPHONE ALTERNATE TELEPHONE ( ) ( ) NAME AND ADDRESS OF ORGANIZATION OR PERSON(S) FOR WHOM CHARITY FUNDING IS BEING REQUESTED STATE REASON(S) FOR REQUESTING CHARITY FUNDS Request should be mailed to the National Office by May 15, Signature of Junior Grand Knight/Junior Grand Lady (Branch or Court Seal) Signature of Commander/Counselor Signature of Senior Financial Secretary Signature of Grand Knight/Grand Lady FORM JNC17-008

20 FORM JNC RESOLUTIONS FORM Resolutions submitted to the Junior National Convention are to be typed or printed and bear the Branch/Court's Seal. Please state the articles(s), section(s) and the page number(s) of each resolution. Return the form to the National Office by May 15, WHEREAS BE IT RESOLVED Form should be mailed to the National Office by May 15, 2017 Signature of Junior Grand Knight/Junior Grand Lady (Branch or Court Seal) Signature of Junior Financial Secretary Junior Branch/Court Name and Number Signature of Commander/Counselor FORM JNC17-009

21 FORM JNC Carrington Guillory Junior Supreme Knight NATIONAL SERVICE PROJECT 2017 The Kobonal Housing and Farming Project provides destitute Haitian families with a concrete block house on a plot of farmable land. The Kobonal Haiti Mission, founded by Fr. Glenn Meaux in 1989, ministers the Haitian community and its deplorable, inhumane living conditions. Through Cross Catholic Outreach Charity, $6, can build a stable, concrete home for a family in Haiti. Make a donation to help build a home in Haiti in the name of KPC! All monies collected will go towards building a home for a Haitian family through the CROSS CATHOLIC OUTREACH AND THE KOBONAL HOUSING AND FARMING PROJECT Branch/Court Checks or money orders are to be submitted to the Build a Home Project Booth at the Jr. Convention on Friday, July 7, 2017 by 4:00 pm. Each participate will receive a certificate and a ribbon pin or cancer awareness. Note: Individuals who donate $5.00 or more will receive a Lapel Pin. Let us, the Jr. Knights of KPC, make a significant difference BEYOND the borders of our country!!! BRANCH/COURT NAME UNIT No. COMMANDER/COUNSELOR NAME TELEPHONE ALTERNATE TELEPHONE ( ) ( ) NAME OF JUNIOR AMT NAME OF JUNIOR AMT FORM JNC17-010

22 FORM JNC CALLIA COX Junior Supreme Lady NATIONAL SERVICE PROJECT 2017 Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception: Morning Glory Cafe The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception began feeding the hungry over thirty years ago in an effort to address the issue of hunger many downtown residents were facing. Since that time, much has changed including expansion of services offered at the Cathedral to include a weekend hot lunch program, Emergency Assistance, and a breakfast program. Please donate to help The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conceptions Morning Glory Café Program! Monies collected will help assist their guests in the form of supplies, food, and clothes. Individuals who donate $5.00 or more will receive a Lapel Pin. Leave a positive impact in Kansas City! BRANCH/COURT NAME UNIT No. COMMANDER/COUNSELOR NAME TELEPHONE ALTERNATE TELEPHONE ( ) ( ) NAME OF JUNIOR AMT NAME OF JUNIOR AMT FORM JNC17-011

23 FORM JNC CANDIDATE S PROFILE AND PERMISSION FORM If you are seeking a National Office, please complete this form and return it to the National Office by May 15, This form will be given to the Election Committee. Since Juniors seeking office are minors, parental permission is required for a Junior to run for an office. All candidates aspiring for a National office must have this permission slip on file with the Nominations/Election Committee. NAME UNIT No. BRANCH/COURT NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP TELEPHONE DATE OF BIRTH AGE YEARS AS A JUNIOR ( ) / / This is to certify that the above candidate is in good financial standing with the branch/court. Signature of Jr. Grand Knight/Jr. Grand Lady Date Signature of Commander/Counselor Date This is to certify that I give my son/daughter permission to run for a National Office, in the Junior Knights/Junior Daughters Division of the Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary. Signature of Parent Any Junior who reaches the age of 19, prior to or during the next convention dates of July 11-14, 2019, may not run for an office. Date Eligibility Requirements for Junior National Officer Candidates In order for a member of the Junior Division of the Knights of Peter Claver, Inc. to be eligible to run for a Junior National Office, he or she must meet the following criteria: 1) The candidate must be a member in good standing, financially and otherwise, with the Junior Division of the Knights of Peter Claver, Inc. 2) The candidate must not be older than 17 years of age (see note in footer). In particular, a candidate, at the time of election to National Office, must be capable of fulfilling his or her full two-year tenure in office, prior to becoming ineligible for membership in the Junior Division. 1 3) If elected to Junior National Office, that candidate is not permitted to hold office in a subordinate Junior Branch or a District or State office during his or her tenure in National Office. 1 (Note): A member of the Junior Division, who has reached the age 19, must transfer to the Senior Division, at the next initiation of new members, into the local Senior Council or Court. Upon initiation into the Senior Division, the member is no longer eligible for membership in the Junior Division. FORM JNC17-012

24 FORM JNC17-013A 2017 OUTSTANDING JUNIOR KNIGHT/JUNIOR DAUGHTER AWARD NEW THIS YEAR! YOU CAN COMPLETE YOUR FORM ONLINE! JUNIOR KNIGHT/JUNIOR DAUGHTER NAME BRANCH/COURT NAME UNIT No. COMMANDER/COUNSELOR NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP HOME TELEPHONE WORK TELEPHONE CELLULAR TELEPHONE ( ) ( ) ( ) Criteria to be judged: Outstanding or Noteworthy Contributions to the Church Outstanding or Noteworthy Contributions to the Community Special or noteworthy projects by Junior Knight/Junior Daughter Please provide the above information on the accompanying Information Sheet. Copies of awards may be attached. Approved by vote of the Branch/Court at the (Date) meeting. Date Signature of Junior Grand Knight/Junior Grand Lady (Branch or Court Seal) Date Signature of Commander/Counselor Date Signature of Grand Knight/Grand Lady *****PLEASE STAPLE THIS FORM TO THE INFORMATION SHEET***** FORM JNC17-013A

25 FORM JNC17-013B 2017 OUTSTANDING JUNIOR KNIGHT/JUNIOR DAUGHTER AWARD Information Sheet National, District/State, or Local Contributions to the Order For Office Use Only: Number Contributions and Service to the Church Contributions or Service to the Community Write a brief statement on back explaining why your Branch/Court feels that the Nominee qualifies for this award. FORM JNC17-013B