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At the Council level there are 17 Officers, of whom 12 are
elected.
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Anchor |
Grand Knight |
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The Grand Knight is the top ranking officer
of the Council and is responsible for the welfare of the
council. He oversees all of the Council's activities and is
elected by the members of the Council. The Grand Knight guides
and carries out a program of activities that will hold the
interest of Council members and stimulate enthusiasm within the
council to assist him; the Grand Knight can appoint a membership
and program director and directors for Church, Community,
Council, Family and Youth. The Grand Knight must ensure that
the Council continues to grow through active membership
recruitment activities. Some of his duties include presiding
over meetings, countersigning orders and checks, reading
vouchers and notices relative to the Fourth Degree. The Grand
Knight must carry out the “Order of Business” set forth by the
Supreme Council. This includes Financial Secretary’s report of
receipt of all monies received and the Treasurer’s report on all
monies deposited and payments made. His jewel is an Anchor which
is suspended from a purple ribbon. The Anchor is indicative of
Admiral Christopher Columbus and has also been a variant form of
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Isabella Cross |
Chaplin |
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The Chaplain provides spiritual guidance and direction to the
Council. The Chaplain is selected by 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. His
jewel is the Isabella Cross in silver and blue suspended from a
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Compass |
Deputy Grand Knight |
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Don Suchur |
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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. He usually is in charge of all
Committee Chairman and directly administers the programs
initiated by 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
(Listed Below)
which a man can possess. The compass is an important tool in
navigation. The Virtues moving clock wise around
the compass are: CHARITY (N), benevolence,
sympathy, amiability, patriotism, submission, unity,
obedience; HOPE (E), modesty, temperance,
patience, self control, fortitude, chastity, prudence; FAITH
(W), piety, gratitude, impartiality, justice, loyalty,
equity, honesty; TRUTH (S), constancy, wisdom,
integrity, brotherly love, forgiveness, be nightly,
kindness.
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Quill Pen |
Financial Secretary |
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The Financial Secretary handles of the
financial transaction record keeping. This includes issuing
and collecting bills, issuing membership cards, etc. He also
maintains the status of all members, including due payments
and degree achieved. The Financial 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.
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Skull and Cross Bones |
Chancellor |
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The Chancellor is the third highest
ranking officer of the Council and is elected by the members
of the Council. The Chancellor shall assist the Grand Knight
and Deputy Grand Knight in the performance of their duties
and shall take charge during the incapacity or extended
absence of both. He shall exercise a special interest in new
members and members who are sick or in distress. The
Chancellor is responsible for the coordination of Church
Activities of the Council. This includes vocations
activities and organizing religious activities according to
the needs and requirements of the Parish Priest or Council
Chaplain. 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.
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Scroll over Lyre |
Lecturer |
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The Lecturer is appointed by the Grand
Knights to provided both educational and entertaining programs
to the council. He is responsible for the “Good of the Order”
portion of the meetings. In order to provide members with the
informative and educational programs, he must be knowledgeable
and aware of all council programming. His jewel consists of the
Scroll over the Lyre suspended from a white over blue ribbon.
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Crossed Quill Pen |
Recorder |
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The Recorder keeps the minutes of the
meeting and the historical records for the Council. He prepares
and reads the minutes of preceding meetings. He is elected by
the Council members. In the absence of the Grand Knight, Deputy
Grand Knight, and Chancellor 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. |
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Crossed Keys |
Treasurer |
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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. He is responsible for depositing money into the
council’s accounts and provides a certificate of such monies to
the Grand Knight. He is also responsible for payment of all
expenses. His jewel is Crossed Keys, which represents
responsibility for the safe keeping of the funds, suspended from
a blue ribbon. |
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Scroll and Sword |
Advocate |
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Marvin Gunn |
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The Advocate is the Chief Legal Officer for
the Council as is elected by the members of 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 Order’s
Charter, Constitution and Laws, Methods of Conducting a Council
meeting and Robert’s Rule of Order. 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 enforce those Laws. |
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Axe and Fasces |
Warden |
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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 (United States Flag, Council Jewels, seating) 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 carried the Axe and Fasces as a sign
of Authority |
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Crossed Axes and Key |
Outside Guard |
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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 outside
guard tends to the outer door admitting visitors and members to
the inner door. The jewel for the Guards consists of a Crossed
Axes and Key, representing their authority as sentries at the
door, is suspended from a white ribbon. |
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Crossed Axes and Key |
Inside Guard |
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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. Once at the
inner door, the inside guard checks to make sure that their
membership cards are current. The jewel for the Guards consists
of a Crossed Axes and Key, representing their authority as
sentries at the door, is suspended from a white ribbon. |
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Crossed Key and Sword |
Trustee, 3 year |
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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. During council
elections, only the three-year trustee is voted on, with the
others moving on to become two-and one-year trustees,
respectively. Their jewel is the Crossed Key and Sword, which
represents their financial authority, is suspended from a green
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Crossed Key and Sword |
Trustee, 2 year |
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Richard Devost |
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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. During council
elections, only the three-year trustee is voted on, with the
others moving on to become two-and one-year trustees,
respectively. Their jewel is the Crossed Key and Sword, which
represents their financial authority, is suspended from a green
ribbon. |
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Crossed Key and Sword |
Trustee, 1 year |
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Frank Murphy |
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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. During council
elections, only the three-year trustee is voted on, with the
others moving on to become two-and one-year trustees,
respectively. Their jewel is the Crossed Key and Sword, which
represents their financial authority, is suspended from a green
ribbon. |
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*Duties taken from sections 128 thru 145 of the Charter,
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Council
Meeting Information
General membership:
Business meeting is every first
Wednesday of the month.
Planning meeting is every third Wednesday
of the month.
Both beginning at 7:30 sharp in McCann
Hall (lower level of St. Patrick's Church on Rickett Road).
Note:
Special meetings, Officers meeting, Committee meetings, etc. will be announced.
Contact Us
- Telephone
- 810-229-9863 This is the parish office and you
may leave a message for any Knight
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- Electronic mail
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General Information:
Jim Osborne GK
WebMaster:
Gary
Bradley
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