Meeting Information
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Requests and Forms
Registration Fees
Registration fees will increase starting July 16th. General registration will be $950 for both members and non-members, while clergy registration will increase to $600.
Formal Wear Information
Coming Soon.
Request to Be Excused
Annual Meeting attendance is mandatory for all members, however we understand that members may not be able to attend due to schedule conflicts and health issues. Please fill out this Request to be Excused form and we will note your request in our records. This is especially important for Promotion eligibility as it is a requirement that you attend the Annual Meeting to be considered for Promotion.
Additional Dinner Tickets
Members are permitted to invite a single ticket each for a guest or family member for Saturday and Sunday dinner events. Please use the button below.
If you wish to purchase an individual ticket to any of the other meals, please contact our office at office@eohsjwesternusa.org.
Grand Ball SEating
Seating requests should be submitted along with General Registration. For changes to already-requested seating, please use the button below.
Clergy Underwriting
The Order is honored to lend support to our Knight Clergy by underwriting a portion of their ticket. Please consider contributing to this fund.
Clergy Letter of Good Standing
Letters of Good Standing for visiting clergy to the Diocese of San Diego should be sent no earlier than September 1 (one month before our Annual Meeting) and no later than September 17 (two weeks before our Annual Meeting). To read more about the Diocese of San Diego’s requirements, please click the button below.
Please send all letters to:
Most Rev. Felipe Pulido
Auxiliary Bishop/Vicar for Clergy
Diocese of San Diego
P.O. Box 85728
San Diego, CA 92186-5728
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Dress Guidelines
Hotel Dress
Resort Casual
No Jeans
Collared Shirt
Special Thursday Night Event
Resort Casual
Friday’s Vigil Retreats
Church appropriate attire
Clericals for clergy
Saturday’s Promotions & Memorial Mass
Clergy:
Alb and Stole of the Order
Bishops wear EOHSJ Mitre
Knights:
Black suit, white shirt, tie, no jacket
White gloves
Black shoes
Cape and rank neck cross
Beret (badge worn to the right)
Dames:
Black dress or pantsuit
Black gloves (short gloves with long sleeves; long gloves with short sleeves)
Black shoes
Cape & rank neck cross
Mantilla
Clergy investees
Alb and white, non-Order Stole
Gentleman Investees & Guests:
Black suit
Lady Investees & Guests:
Black dress or pantsuit
Mantilla (will be given at Friday Investee Retreat)
Saturday’s Dinner – Top Gun Night
We encourage all guests to arrive in character. Aviators, flight suits, bomber jackets, and all your Maverick inspired style are welcome. Whether you’re channeling Maverick, Iceman, Rooster, Phoenix, or any of the unforgettable characters, this is your moment to shine.
Sunday’s Investiture Mass
Clergy:
Alb and Stole of the Order
Bishop’s wear EOHSJ Mitre
Knights:
Black suit, white shirt, tie, no jacket
White gloves
Black shoes
Cape and rank neck cross
Beret (badge worn to the right)
Dames:
Black dress or pantsuit
Black gloves (short gloves with long sleeves; long gloves with short sleeves)
Black shoes
Cape and rank neck cross
Mantilla
Clergy Investees:
Alb and Stole of the Order (carried over left arm)
Gentleman Investees:
White Tie (black tailcoat; black formal pants; white pique bow tie; white pique vest; white formal shirt with pique front) – see formal wear info for rental options
Cape (folded over left arm with Jerusalem Cross showing)
Beret (carried in the left hand)
White gloves (will receive these at the Friday Investee Retreat)
Black formal shoes
Lady Investees:
Black tea length or floor length dress (no bare shoulders or back; modest neckline)
Black gloves (short gloves with long sleeves; long gloves with short sleeves)
Black shoes
Cape (folded over left arm with Jerusalem Cross showing)
Mantilla (will receive this at Investee Retreat)
Gentleman Guests:
Dark suit
Lady Guests:
Dark dress or pantsuit
Sunday’s Grand Ball
Clergy and Religious:
Clerical suit or habit
Rank Decorations – see information from website HERE and how to wear the Uniform of the Order.
Knights:
White tie (black tailcoat; black formal pants; white pique bow tie; white pique vest; white formal shirt with pique front) – see Formal Wear page on Tuxedo rental options.
Black formal shoes
Rank Decorations – see information from website HERE and how to wear the Uniform of the Order.
Ladies:
Floor-length evening gown (no bare back; modest neckline)
Rank Decorations – see information from website HERE and how to wear the Uniform of the Order.
Gentleman Guests
White tie (black tailcoat; black formal pants; white pique bow tie; white pique vest; white formal shirt with pique front) – see Formal Wear Page on Tuxedo rental options.
Black formal shoes
Lady Guests
Floor-length evening gown (no bare back; modest neckline)
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Ministry Fair and Vendors
As part of the vibrant ministry fair scheduled through the meeting days, the Lieutenancy is delighted to have in attendance several vendors providing a variety of supportive services, exclusive memorabilia, and exquisite keepsakes.
Great Impact
Great Impact, Inc, is a quality promotional products supplier who has worked with the EOHSJ Western USA Lieutenancy to provide EOHSJ-branded jewelry, clothing and accessories for several years.
Stange
Stange Company creates and manufactures insignia, medals and decorations for several heads of state and dignitaries including the State of Jordan, Queen Elizabeth II, and the King of Rwanda. In addition, we are the exclusive insignia manufacturer for the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, and offer an exclusive line of jewelry for the Knights and Ladies of the Order. The designs of our jewelry, accessories, anfbethlehemd gifts are based upon the Order’s rich symbolism and history, and all pieces in our collections are crafted with extreme care and attention to detail fitting of the religious Order they represent.
Bethlehem Store
Nissan Bros. is a source for fine jewelry, olive wood carvings, religious decor and ceramics, all sourced directly from a family-owned business in the Holy Land.
Portrait Photography by Tony Amat
The Order is honored and appreciative to have the twice-nominated Grammy Award photographer Tony Amat for our Annual Meeting and as the official photographer for “The Way” magazine. Sixteen years ago, at a Knights of Columbus meeting, Bill Davidson announced that the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre was looking for a photographer for their Annual Meeting. Tony knew that this was an opportunity to honor Christ by using his gift of photography. Tony’s résumé includes the San Diego Film Awards, Comic-Con International: San Diego, 2008-2018, San Diego State University Football, 2015 Suite Photographer for the San Diego Chargers, US Police and Fire Olympic Championships, 2017-2018 Celebrity Championship Golf Tournament and the EOHSJ since 2006. In addition, Tony makes time to conduct photography workshops for high school students (Photo 360 San Diego). Thank you, Tony, for capturing the Order’s special moments and your continued support!
Portrait Photography Service
The Lieutenancy is pleased to have portrait photography available to members conveniently scheduled immediately before the Sunday Evening Gala. Please submit the form below.
2025 Annual Meeting photography is now available!
To request access to photos, please contact the Lieutenancy using the form below.
Annual Meeting 2026
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In order to help us reserves enough lodging, transportation and seats for attendees, please consider submitting your registration and hotel booking as early as possible.