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Officers for 2011-2012 fraternal year

Grand Knight
Bob Hughes

Deputy Grand Knight
Louis Salinas

Chaplain
Fr. Randy Maddox

Chancellor
Roger Thomas

Treasurer
Bob Hussian

Financial Secretary
Rick Sewczwicz

Recorder
Bill Santangelo

Warden
Jerry Landkamer

Advocate
Ernie Fohrman

Lecturer
Jim Walter

Inside Guard

Outside Guard

1st Yr Trustee
Ray Duda

2nd Yr Trustee
Harrell Newbury

3rd Yr Trustee
John Valetti

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The Grand Knight is responsible for the overall welfare of the council. The grand knight must provide thoughtful and inspired leadership to the 14

other council officers, the Service Directors, chairmen and members of the council. More specifically, his duties include: presiding over council

meetings, appointing membership and program directors, acts as an ex officio member on all committees, including membership of recruitment

and retention committees while making sure all required reports are submitted on time. The grand knight represents the council at Chapter

meetings and the annual state convention.

The Grand Knight's jewel is an Anchor which is suspended from a purple ribbon. Anchor is indicative of Admiral Christopher Columbus and has

also been a variant form of the Cross for centuries. The Grand Knight's ceremonial officer robe is royal purple. He wears a white cincture with

silver fringe and a purple mantle with white roll collar.

The Deputy Grand Knight is second in command in the council. He assists the grand knight in the operation of the council affairs and is

responsible for any duties assigned to him by the grand knight. He is also the council's program director advising the various service

program directors.

The Deputy Grand Knight's jewel, the Compass, was also used by Columbus, the Mariner. The Knights of Columbus Compass, with its

points being Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism, is known as the Compass of Virtue; its 32 flame-like rays represent the 32 virtues

which may be possessed by men. It is hung from a purple ribbon. His robe is the same as the Grand Knight, but without the mantle.

The Chaplain is the spiritual advisor of the Council, the Chaplain leads the group in prayer and thoughtful reflection. He also serves as

an advisor to members as they develop and implement activities. The Grand Knight, Deputy Grand Knight, and the three Trustees on an

annual basis in accordance with the rules of the Bishop of the diocese select the Chaplain.

The Chaplain's jewel is the Isabella Cross in silver and blue suspended from a black ribbon. The Chaplain's Ceremonial Office Robe is

black with black trimming and a yoke with white projecting collar. The cincture is black with silver fringe.

The Chancellor assists the grand knight and deputy grand knight in the execution of their duties and takes charge of the council in the

absence of the grand knight and deputy grand knight. He chairs the membership activities of the council to attract new members, getting

them through the three degrees and making new members feel welcome in our council.

The Chancellor's jewel is the Isabella Cross, with Skull and Crossbones; it is worn on a black over white ribbon. The Cross is self-

explanatory, while the Skull and Crossed Bones are symbolic of man's mortality. The Chancellor wears a black robe trimmed with white

and a white cincture with silver fringe. He also wears a black mantle with white roll collar.

The recorder is responsible for keeping a true record of all the actions of the council and maintains all correspondence of the council. He

should use the "Recorder’s Minute Book" to record the minutes of all council meetings.

The Recorder's jewel is Crossed Quills hung from a white over yellow ribbon. It's symbolic of The Recorder's responsibilities for letters and

documents. His robe is black, trimmed with black, with a white cincture with silver fringe.

The Financial Secretary's duties revolve around two areas: financial records and membership records. He receives all moneys that come

into the council from any source. He then turns that money over to the council treasurer for deposit in the council account. One of the

main functions of this office is to collect money in the form of dues. He is the one who send outs dues notices. He must insure that new

members sign constitutional roll of membership at the first degree.

The financial secretary’s important role is underscored by the fact that he is not elected by the membership, but his appointment upon the

recommendation of the grand knight and trustees, is approved by the Supreme Knight for a period of three years. His work has a direct

effect on council members, his fellow officers, the state council and the Supreme Council.

The Financial Secretary's jewel is a Crossed Key and Quill. The Key has always been associated with an office concerned with money,

safekeeping and secrecy. The Quill is the symbol of a scribe - a record keeper - one who writes letters, documents, etc. This jewel is

worn on a yellow over white ribbon. His robe is black, trimmed with black, and a white cincture with silver fringe.

The treasurer is the elected official in charge of handling all council funds. He receives money from the financial secretary and issues a

receipt for such. He is also responsible for depositing all money in the proper council accounts and providing a voucher or certificate of

deposit to the grand knight for each transaction.

The treasurer is also responsible for issuing payments to the Supreme Council on all assessments made by it to the council and for all

orders of the council.

Finally, the treasurer is responsible for keeping accurate accounts of the monies in the general expense fund of the council and the amount of

money in any special funds established by the council. He must be able to provide up to-date records on these accounts to the grand

knight, financial secretary or board of trustees.

The Treasurer's jewel is Crossed Keys worn on a blue ribbon which are symbolic of The Treasurer's complete authority over funds, particularly

responsibility for their safekeeping. His robe is black, trimmed with black, and a white cincture with silver fringe.

The Warden assures that all members at meetings possess the current membership card and is elected by the members of the council.

He is custodian of all Council property except funds and is in charge of properly setting up the Council Chamber. He directs the activities of

the Inside and Outside Guards.

The Warden's jewel consists of Axe bound by Fasces and is suspended from a red over black ribbon. Guards or protectors of Roman

Magistrates generally carried the Axe and Fasces as a sign of Authority. The Warden's ceremonial officer robe is black, trimmed with

scarlet. He wears a scarlet cincture with silver fringe.

The advocate is the parliamentarian for the council. He need not be a member of the legal profession; however, he should be thoroughly

familiar with all of the laws of the Order as stated in the Charter, Constitution and Laws’’ and with the council by-laws. When a by-law is to be

revised, the advocate serves as chairman of the revision committee.

The advocate should also have a working knowledge of "Robert’s Rules of Order" and the Supreme Council flyer, "Methods of Conducting a

Council Meeting". An understanding of both of these will help keep meetings on track.

When needed, the advocate shall seek legal assistance from the State Advocate. If there is a need for a Trial of a Council Member, the

advocate shall prosecute the charges on behalf of the Council.

The Advocate's jewel consists of a Law Book, Scales of Justice and a Sword suspended from a yellow ribbon. The Book represents the legal

literature and Scales and the Sword represents his authority to enforce those Laws. The Advocate's ceremonial officer robe is black, trimmed

with golden yellow. He wears a yellow cincture with silver fringe.

The lecturer is appointed by the grand knight to provide suitable educational and entertaining programs under the Good of the Order section of

the council meeting. The Good of the Order may include such items as speakers, presentations on special topics, etc. The lecturer is

responsible for presenting the "Good of the Order" section at council meetings. The lecturer must be knowledgeable of all aspects of council

programming in order to provide members with informative and entertaining programs. If the meetings have been conducted in accordance

with the ceremonials and the agenda, there will be ample time at each meeting for the lecturer to present a worthwhile program that will help

build meeting attendance and provide benefits to the membership that is present.

The Lecturer's jewel consists of an Scroll over a Lyre suspended from a white over blue ribbon. The Scroll and Lyre represent Literature and

Music. The Lecturer's ceremonial officer robe is black, trimmed with national blue. He wears a blue cincture with silver fringe.

The Inside Guard attends the inner door of the council chamber, checking on paid up membership cards before

allowing entrance. The Inside Guard is charged with the security of the Council Chamber and assists the

Warden in meeting the duties of his Office. The Outside Guard tends the outer door of the council building,

admitting all visitors to the inner door. Both Guards are charged with the security of the Council Chamber and

assisting the Warden in meeting the duties of his Office.

The jewel of each Guard, Crossed Axes and a Key hung from a white ribbon, represenst their power as sentries at

the door. Their robes are gray with black trim and yoke. The cincture is also black with silver fringe.

The board of trustees consists of three members elected by the council. They and the grand knight, who serves as chairman, comprise the board of trustees.

They oversee the work of the financial secretary and treasurer. The board of trustees and the deputy grand knight serve on the councils retention committee.

During council elections, a Trustee is elected for a term of three years. Only the three-year trustee is voted on, with the others moving on to become two-year

and one-year trustees respectively.

The Trustee's jewel consists of Axe bound by Fasces and Crossed Swords, suspended from a green ribbon. Trustees, like Roman Magistrates, generally

carried the Axe and Fasces as a sign of Authority. The Crossed Swords represents his authority to enforce everything. The Trustee’s ceremonial officer robe

is black, trimmed with green. He wears a green cincture with silver fringe.

Charles Swinamer