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Officers for
2007 - 2008
Grand Knight Paul S. Thames
Chaplain Fr. Alvaro Montero, w/
co-chaplains Fr. Nieva & Fr. O'Connor
Deputy Grand Knight David S Simonson
Chancellor
Roger J. Ryan
Recorder George Stragand
Treasurer Paul T. Akridge
Advocate
Michael E Masto
Warden Tom R. Hill
Inside Guard
Jim Murphy
Inside Guard
(unfilled)
Outside Guard Ron
Field
Lecturer Michael E Masto
Financial Secretary Frank V. Bilek
Trustee 3 Year Gregory . Katzke
Trustee 2 Year Frederick C Whitehurst
Trustee 1 year Richard L Sazpansky
Knights Knews Editor Paul S. Thames
Past Grand Knights
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Duties of Council Officers
Grand Knight
The Grand Knight is responsible for the welfare of the council.
He presides over council meetings, acts as an ex-officio member of all
committees, appoints a membership and programming director, convenes officers
for a monthly meeting, and ensures all necessary reports are submitted to the
state and Supreme Council. He should also be aware of the council's financial
status and ensure that his signature appears on all checks drawn. The grand
knight is a member of the Advisory Board with general supervision of the
council's Columbian Squire circle.
Deputy Grand Knight
The deputy grand knight is second in command. He assists the
grand knight with council affairs and fulfills all duties assigned to him by the
grand knight. Should the grand knight be absent from a council meeting, the
deputy grand knight will preside. He is chairman of the council's retention
committee and also a member of the Advisory Board charged with overseeing the
council's sponsored Columbian Squires circle.
Chancellor
The chancellor has a variety of responsibilities. Primarily, he
assists the grand knight and deputy grand knight in the execution of their
duties and oversees the council in both of their absences. He is charged with
strengthening the members interest in council activities. The chancellor is
chairman of the admission committee and a member of the Columbian Squires circle
ceremonial team.
Recorder
The recorder is similar to a court reporter or a secretary. He is
responsible for maintaining a true record of all actions of the council and its
correspondence.
Treasurer
The treasurer is responsible for the safe keeping and maintaining
records of all council funds and accounts. He is responsible for depositing
money into the councils accounts and provides a certificate of such monies to
the grand knight. He is also responsible for payment of all expenses.
Advocate
The advocate is the legal representative of the council and
serves as the council's attorney at trials and investigations of any interest to
the council. While he does not need to be a member of the legal profession, he
should be familiar with the council by-laws, the Orders Charter, Constitution
and Laws, Method of Conducting a Council Meeting, and Robert's Rules of Order.
Warden
The warden is the "watchdog" for council property and degree
paraphernalia, except property of the financial secretary, treasurer and
recorder. He is responsible for setting up the council chambers for meetings and
ceremonial work. During ceremonial exemplifications, he will appoint and
supervise guards.
Inside & Outside Guards
The guards have similar responsibilities, but distinct
differences. The outside guard tends to the outer door admitting visitor and
members to the inner door. Once at the inner door, the inside guard checks to
make sure that their membership cards are current.
Board of Trustees
The board of trustees consists of three members elected by the
council and the grand knight, who serves as chairman of the board. They oversee
the work of the financial secretary and treasurer, and with the deputy grand
knight serve as the council's retention committee. During council elections,
only the three year trustee is voted on, with the others moving on to become two
and one year trustees, respectively.
Financial Secretary
The financial secretary is appointed by the supreme knight, upon
recommendation of the council. His main area of responsibilities is maintaining
all financial and membership records. He collects and receives all moneys from
all sources, including annual dues from council members. He also handles supply
orders for the council officers and members, filing the Report of Officer and
submitting all membership transactions to the Supreme Council.
Chaplain
The chaplain is the spiritual advisor of the council. He is
expected to make a report at council meetings on religious matters. The grand
knight appoints a priest in accordance with any rules established by the bishop
of the diocese to serve as council chaplain.
Lecturer
The lecturer is appointed by the grand knight to provide both
educational and entertaining programs to the council. He is responsible for the
"Good of the Order" portion of council meetings. In order to provide members
with informative and educational programs, he must be knowledgeable and aware of
all council programming.
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