(1) Remember to call the Host District Deputy and/or the Host Grand Knight and/or the Council’s Degree Team Captain so they know how many candidates are attending the Degree.
(2) Make sure the candidate's home Council supplies a new candidate's kit (rosary, pin and the book "These men called Knights”) for each candidate.
(3) Remember to present each new candidate with the requirements for the Shining Armor Award.
(4) Please instruct all candidates to wear a coat and tie, if it is possible.
(5) Except for the 1st Degree ceremony, be sure your candidate has his current degree card present.