Supreme Master Directives, Letters, Memos and Messages

Memo from Supreme Master Dennis Stoddard regarding New Service Baldrics (Update 1), January 10, 2023

Please see the memo from Supreme Master Dennis Stoddard regarding New Service Baldrics.

Memo from Supreme Master Dennis Stoddard regarding New Service Baldrics, January 9, 2023

Please see the memo from Supreme Master Dennis Stoddard regarding New Service Baldrics.

Note from Supreme Master Dennis Stoddard regarding Affiliate Members, February 17, 2022

Please see the note from Supreme Master Dennis Stoddard regarding Affiliate Members.

Letter from Supreme Master Dennis Stoddard regarding Black Face Masks, April 27, 2020

Please see the letter from Supreme Master Dennis Stoddard regarding Black Face Masks.

Memo from Supreme Master Dennis Stoddard regarding Star Assembly Award, April 27, 2020

Please see the letter from Supreme Master Dennis Stoddard regarding Star Assembly Award.

Letter from Supreme Knight Carl Anderson regarding Coronavirus, March 11, 2020

Please see the letter from Supreme Knight Carl Anderson regarding Coronavirus.

Message from Supreme Master Dennis Stoddard, December 17, 2019

Worthy Faithful Navigators,

Please see the following note regarding the new uniform from our Supreme Master.

Worthy Vice Supreme Masters

As of December 1, 2019, the 4th degree uniform is only being sold by our authorized domestic provider, The Supply Room, (TSR).

You must deal directly with TSR to place an order for uniforms and color beret patch. You shall inform all assemblies and members of this change in policy as It is the members responsibility to properly place an order.

The Supreme Masters Office will not accept order requests.

I have included the web site of TSR for distribution to your members.

https://www.kofcuniform.com/

Dennis J. Stoddard
Supreme Master

Letter from Supreme Master Dennis Stoddard, October 3, 2019

Please see the letter from Supreme Master Dennis Stoddard regarding Uniforms.

Letter from Supreme Master Dennis Stoddard, January 12, 2018

Please see the letter from Supreme Master Dennis Stoddard regarding Star Assembly Award.

March 2009 Message from District Master

In March, 2009, a memo was sent from the Supreme Master to all the Vice-Supreme Masters regarding information that should be considered directives. Some of the items, because of their nature, have run their course, while others are still pertinent. Those that are still pertinent are listed below. Click here or on the image for the full text of the memo.

Chain of Command: Most problems should be handled locally (FN's to Masters to VSM). VSM is the boss in his Province. We are still receiving phone calls from FN's, etc. that should be going to the Master.

Medals: The only medals allowed are the ones authorized in the Drill Manual. No military medals are allowed. No Exceptions. Flag Pins (see attached memo dated 12/16/08). [Note: The attachement is not available.]

Master's Staff

District Friar: Rev. Paul Ballien

Master: Gene Suchyta

Sr. Marshal: George Roumaya

Marshal: Curt Best

Marshal: Bob Greening

Marshal: Dale Miller

Comptroller: Norm Pranger

Email: Click on any name listed under Master's Staff

Phone: 734.748.2644

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