Alaska State Council
Feature Photo        2007 Exemplification	4th Degree Any Third Degree member in good standing, one year after the anniversary of his First Degree, is eligible for membership in the Fourth Degree. The primary purpose of the Fourth Degree is to foster the spirit of patriotism by promoting responsible citizenship and a love of and loyalty to the Knights' respective countries through active membership in local Fourth Degree groups (called "assemblies"). Certain members of the Fourth Degree serve as honor guards at civic and religious functions, an activity that has brought worldwide recognition to the Knights of Columbus.   Master of the Fourth Degree Robert A. Nilsen Assemblies Faithful Navigators Fairbanks,  Alaska:  Archbishop Segher Assembly #1515 Raymond Hynson Anchorage,  Alaska:  Archbishop Ryan Assembly #1592 John Lopetrone Juneau,  Alaska:  Bishop Crimont Assembly #1992 John P. Monagle Palmer / Wasilla,  Alaska:  Father David Melbourne Assembly #2675 David Carroll Ketchikan,  Alaska:  Owen J. Hope, OMI Assembly #2802 Robert L. Valerio