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Chaplain Father Ed Michelini
The Chaplain provides spirtual guidance and direction to the Council. The Chaplain is selected by the Grand Knight, Deputry Grand Knight and the three Trustees on an annual basis in accordance with the rules of the Bishop of Scranton. His jewel is the Isabella Cross in silver and blue suspended from a black ribbon |
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Ass’t Chaplain Deacon Ron Verkon
The Assistant Chaplain assists the Chaplain and shall perform the duties of Chaplain in his absence. |
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Grand Knight
Michael Foran
The Grand Knight (GK) is the top ranking officer of the Council. He oversees all Council's activities. His duties include presiding over meetings, countersigning orders and checks, reading vouchers and notices. His jewel is an Anchor which is indicative of Admiral Christopher Columbus and has also been a variant form of the Cross for centuries. |
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Deputy Grand Knight Tim Martin
The Deputy Grand Knight (DGK) is second ranking officer of the Council. He presides in the absence of the Grand Knight. His jewel is the "Compass of Virtue" 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 and is an important tool in navigation. |
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Chancellor Vito Marcogliese
The Chancellor is the third highest ranking officer. The Chancellor shall assist the GK and DGK in the performance of their duties and shall take charge during the incapacity 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. The Crossed Bones remind us of our immortality. |
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Treasurer Kevin Hardy
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, |
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Recorder
Robert Pugliese
The Recorder keeps the minutes of meetings and the historical records for the Council. In the absence of the Grand Knight, Deputy Grand Knight, and Chancellor the Recorder will run the meeting. He is responsible for the correspondence of the Council. The Recorder's jewel is Crossed Quill Pens suspended from a white over yellow ribbon. |
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Advocate Bernie O’Neill
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 enforce those Laws. |
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Financial Secretary Bill Barry
The Financial Secretary handles financial transaction record keeping. This includes issuing and collecting bills, issuing membership cards, etc. 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. |
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Warden Bill Pipolo
The Warden assures that all members at meetings possess the current membership card. 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. Pprotectors of Roman Magistrates generally carried the Axe and Fasces as a sign of Authority. |
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Lector Victor Malcervelli
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 represent Literature and Music. |
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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 jewel for the Guards consist of Crossed Axes and Key, representing their authority as sentries at the door, and are suspended from a white ribbon. | |
Inside Guard Joe Ruggiero
1st Outside Guard Mark Carofano
2nd Outside Guard Vinnie Russo |
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There are three Trustees in each Council, titled 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. |
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Trustee - 1 year Brick Quinn
Trustee - 2 year Frank Trickel
Trustee - 3 year Martin Johnson |
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