Officers

Position	Jewel of Office	Description of the Officer Position	Name (23/24)
Grand Knight		The Grand Knight is the Chief Executive Officer of the Council and is responsible for all aspects of Council operation. He presides over Council meetings and is ex-officio member of all committees. His emblem, the Anchor carried on a purple ribbon, is indicative of Columbus, the Mariner. It has also been a variant form of the Cross for centuries.	Jeff Motto
Financial Secretary		The Financial Secretary records all money transactions, issues and collects bills, issues membership cards, and is otherwise responsible for all financial matters of the Council except those allocated to the Treasurer. His emblem 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 white over yellow ribbon.	Bill Trudeau
Deputy Grand Knight		The Deputy Grand Knight acts on behalf of the Grand Knight in his absence and also serves as General Programs Director. His emblem, 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.	John Callahan
Chancellor		The Chancellor is the third ranking Council Officer. He is in charge of Vocations and indoctrinating new members into Council activities. The Chancellor usually acts as Council Activities Chairman as well. His emblem 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.	Open
Recorder		The Recorder keeps the minutes of the meetings, conducts correspondence as directed by the Grand Knight, and keeps official historic documents of the Council. In the absence of the Grand Knight and Deputy Grand Knight, he presides at Council meetings. Crossed Quills hung from a white over yellow ribbon are symbolic of his responsibilities for letter and document (records) writing and preservation.	Andre Zunino
Treasurer		The Treasurer keeps all funds, maintains the accounts of the Council, and issues Council checks upon receipt of a proper voucher from the Financial Secretary. Crossed Keys worn on a blue ribbon are symbolic of his complete authority over funds, particularly responsibility for their safekeeping.	Bob Spitzer
Advocate		The Advocate is the Chief Legal Officer of the Council, resolving procedural matters, acting as parliamentarian, and otherwise handling all legal activities. His emblem is the Scroll with Crossed Sword hung from a yellow ribbon. The Scroll is emblematic of legal literature and law, while the Sword indicates the power to defend and enforce the law.	Open
Warden		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 emblem, an Axe Bound with Rods, known as a Faces, was traditionally carried by the guards or protectors of Roman magistrates as a symbol of authority. The Warden ideally has and exercises that authority. The ribbon is colored red over black.	Peter Shea
Inside Guard		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	Damian Green
Outside Guard		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	Open
One Year Trustee		The Trustees (three in number) oversee the financial transactions of the Council, review all bills and financial reports and audit the Council’s financial records semi-annually. Their emblems, Crossed Key and Sword, indicate this financial authority and are worn on green ribbons.	Al Reyes
Two Year Trustee		The Trustees (three in number) oversee the financial transactions of the Council, review all bills and financial reports and audit the Council’s financial records semi-annually. Their emblems, Crossed Key and Sword, indicate this financial authority and are worn on green ribbons.	Ed Thompson
Three Year Trustee		The Trustees (three in number) oversee the financial transactions of the Council, review all bills and financial reports and audit the Council’s financial records semi-annually. Their emblems, Crossed Key and Sword, indicate this financial authority and are worn on green ribbons.	John Williamson
Chaplain		The Chaplain provides spiritual guidance and direction to the Council. The Chaplain in our Council is our Pastor. His jewel is the Isabella Cross in silver and blue suspended from a black ribbon.	Open
Lecturer		The Lecturer provides entertainment for the members after meetings, particularly the second meeting of the month, which is our social meeting, and handles certain other major social events of the Council such as Family Dinners. His emblem consists of Lyre and Scroll. These are traditionally symbols of music and literature and the arts. Hence, the Lecturer is in charge of entertainment. His ribbon is white over blue.	Charlie Childs
District Deptuty		The District Deputy is the representative of the Supreme Knight and the State Deputy and is responsible for the supervision, growth and expansion, and general care and well-being of the councils assigned to his district. His responsibilities include ensuring that his councils follow the Order’s laws and rules, promoting effective membership recruitment and retention programs, identifying and developing new council locations, assisting councils to conduct relevant service programs, and monitoring the general financial and social health of the councils in his district. The District Deputy is directly reportable to the State Deputy for all activities within the district and fulfills the very important communication link between the State and Supreme Councils and local councils.