Proper protocol should be followed by all fraternal
          leaders.
         Protocol, by definition, is basic common courtesy.
         The Knights of Columbus Protocol Handbook
          (#1612) contains specific information governing many
          types of situations where protocol is involved. Keep in
          mind, however, that where there is no specific rule
          governing a situation, you will not go wrong by
          employing common courtesy.

          Invitations— Guests should be sent proper invitations in
          writing well in advance (at least six weeks before the event).
          All invitations should be sent in the name of and
          signed by the grand knight, district deputy or state
          deputy, respectively. Replies may directed to a chairman
          or committee member.
          The invitation should let the guest know timing, agenda,
          dress and any special expectations.

          Your district deputy, as a special representative of the
          supreme knight and state deputy, should be invited to all
          council functions. However, it is not proper protocol to
          send a “blanket” invitation to your district deputy with
          the expectation that he will attend each event. It should
          be understood that his schedule may not permit him to
          attend all affairs, in which case he would notify you in
          ample time.

          Speakers— Speakers for an event should be notified well
          in advance that they are expected to speak. A courteous
          fraternal leader does not approach a guest just before or
          during a program and ask if he wants to talk. This gives
          the impression that you would prefer he did not speak,
          but if he wanted to talk, you would permit it.

          Head Table— Seating is usually arranged by the highest
          rank from the middle out to either end. Guests are
          introduced from the right toward the middle then from
          the left toward the middle, excluding speaking members
          at the head table. The wives of all those seated at the head
          table should also be included in the dais. The following
          priority list should apply for speaking programs and
          seating arrangements: clergy, Knights of Columbus (in
          ranking order), civic dignitaries and other fraternities.

          When more than one priest is present and a speaker does
          not wish to mention each by name, he should say “Rev.
          Monsignori” and/or “Rev. Fathers.”

          Never use “Reverend  Clergy” unless clergymen of different faiths are represented.