Officers 2024-2025
Grand Knight : Charles Dominique Chaplain: Fr. Kevin Seay Scroll
down this page to see the duties of these officers. (copied with minor
changes (spelling,boldface) from the website of St. Joseph's Council No.
6462, Mendham, New Jersey http://www.stjoesmendham.org/kcstructure.html)
Deputy Grand Knight : Ken Krey
Chancellor: Conan Babin
Recorder: John Farnsworth
Financial Secretary: Jerald Madere
Treasurer: Eugene Ferniz
Advocate: Joseph Comeaux
Warden: Roy Block
Inside Guard: Craig Singletary
Outside Guard: Steven Slattery
Trustee (3 year): Steve Roth
Trustee (2 year): Norman Romagosa
Trustee (1 year): Richard Haffner
The
Deputy Grand Knight is second ranking officer of the Council and is
elected by the members of the Council. He shall preside in the absence or
inability of the Grand Knight. His jewel is the Compass, also known as the
Compass of Virtue, suspended from a purple ribbon, with the four main points
representing Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. The 32 points around
the outside of the compass represent the virtues which a man can possess.
The compass is an important tool in navigation. The Deputy Grand Knight's
ceremonial officer robe is royal purple. He wears a white cincture with
silver fringe. (Duties taken from section 136 of the
Charter, Constitution, Laws)
The
Chancellor is the third highest ranking officer of the Council and is
elected by the members of the Council. The Chancelor shall assist the Grand
Knight and Deputy Grand Knight in the performance of their duties and shall
take charge during the incapacity or extended absense of both. He shall
exercise a special interest in new members and members who are sick or in
distress. His jewel is the Skull and Crossed Bones on the Isabella Cross and
is suspended from a black over white ribbon. The Crossed Bones remind us of
our immortality. The Chancellor's ceremonial officer robe is black robe
trimmed with white. He wears a white cincture with silver fringe and a black
mantle with white roll collar. (Duties taken from
section 137 of the Charter, Constitution, Laws)
The
Recorder keeps the minutes of the meeting and the historical records for
the Council. He is elected by the Council members. In the absence of the
Grand Knight, Deputy Grand Knight, and Chancelor the Recorder will run the
meeting. Also, he is responsible for the correspondence of the Council as
directed by the Grand Knight. The Recorder's jewel is Crossed Quill Pens
suspended from a white over yellow ribbon. The Quill pens are symbolic of
his record keeping functions of the Scribe. The Recorder's ceremonial
officer robe is black, trimmed with black. He wears a white cincture with
silver fringe. (Duties taken from section 138 of the
Charter, Constitution, Laws)
The
Financial Secretary handles of the financial transaction record keeping.
This includes issuing and collecting bills, issuing membership cards, etc.
The Fiancial Secretary is appointed by the Supreme Knight and is compensated
in a manner approved by the Board of Directors. His jewel is the Quill Pen
(record-keeper) and the Key (money, safe-keeping, and secrecy) crossed and
is suspended from a white over yellow ribbon. This symbolizes his record
keeping functions of the financial matters of the Council. The Financial
Secretary's ceremonial officer robe is black, trimmed with black. He wears a
white cincture with silver fringe. (Duties taken from
section 139 of the Charter, Constitution, Laws)
The
Treasurer is responsible for the funds of the Council as is elected by
the members of the Council. His duties include such functions as maintaining
bank accounts and issuing checks based on receipts turned in by the
Financial Secretary. His jewel is Crossed Keys, which represents
responsibility for the safe keeping of the funds, suspended from a blue
ribbon. The Treasurer's ceremonial officer robe is black, trimmed with
black. He wears a white cincture with silver fringe. (Duties
taken from section 140 of the Charter, Constitution, Laws)
The
Lecturer is responsible for the entertainment at the Knights of Columbus
meetings and functions. He is selected by the Grand Knight on an annual
basis. His jewel consists of the Scroll over the Lyre suspended from a white
over blue ribbon. The Scroll and Lyre respresent Literature and Music. The
Lecutrer's ceremonial officer robe is black, trimmed with national blue. He
wears a blue cincture with silver fringe. (Duties taken
from section 141 of the Charter, Constitution, Laws)
The
Advocate is the Chief Legal Officer for the Council as is elected by the
members of the Council. His jewel consists of a Scroll and Sword suspended
from a yellow ribbon. The Scroll represents the legal literature and law and
the Sword represents his authority to enfore those Laws. The Advocate's
ceremonial officer robe is black, trimmed with golden yellow. He wears a
yellow cincture with silver fringe. (Duties taken from
section 142 of the Charter, Constitution, Laws)
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. His jewel consists of Axe bound by Fasces and is suspended
from a red over black ribbon. Guards or protectors of Roman Magistrates
generally caried 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. (Duties taken from section
143 of the Charter, Constitution, Laws)
The
Inside and Outside Guards each have the same symbol for their jewel.
They are in charge of security at the meetings and are to assist the Warden
as needed. The jewel for the Guards consists of an Crossed Axes and Key,
representing their authority as sentries at the door, is suspended from a
white ribbon. The Guard's ceremonial officer robe is grey with a yoke,
trimmed with black. He wears a black cincture with silver fringe and . (Duties
taken from section 144 of the Charter, Constitution, Laws)
There
are three Trustees in each Council, title as 1 Year Trustee, 2 Year
Trustee, and 3 Year Trustee. They oversee the financial transactions of
the Council, review all bills and financial reports and audit the Council's
financial records semi-annually. Their jewel is the Crossed Key and Sword,
which represents their financial authority, is suspended from a green
ribbon. The Advocate's(?) ceremonial officer robe is black, trimmed with green.
He wears a green cincture with silver fringe. (Duties
taken from section 145 of the Charter, Constitution, Laws)