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Cherry Hill Council 6173 at 2001 N. Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 US - OFFICERS & DUTIES

OFFICERS & DUTIES

The Council has Officers elected for a term of one Columbian Year -- A Columbian Year is 1 July to 30 June inclusive. The exception is Trustees. A trustee is elected to a three year term.

The Grand Knight (GK)
is the top ranking officer of the Council. He oversees all Council's activities and is elected by the members of the Council. Some of his duties include presiding over meetings, countersigning orders and checks, reading vouchers and notices relative to the Fourth Degree. 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 the Cross for centuries. The Grand Knight's ceremonial officer robe is royal purple. He wears a white cincture with silver fringe and a purple mantle with white roll collar.
The present Grand Knight is Frank Perrotto

Grand Knight  Frank Perrotto

 

The Deputy Grand Knight (DGK) 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.
The present Deputy Grand Knight is Martin Hahn, Sr.


Deputy Grand Knight Martin Hahn, Sr.

 

The Chancellor is the third highest ranking officer and is elected by 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. His jewel is the Skull and Crossed Bones on the Isabella Cross, suspended from a black over white ribbon. The Crossed Bones remind us of our immortality. The Chancellor's ceremonial robe is black robe trimmed with white. He wears a white cincture with silver fringe and black mantle with white roll collar.
The present Chancellor is Richard Haughwout


Chancellor Richard Haughwout

 

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 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. The Recorder's ceremonial officer robe is black, trimmed in white.
The present Recorder is Edward Ventura

 
Recorder Edward Ventura

The Financial Secretary handles of the 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 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.
The present Financial Secretary is Henry Glover


Financial Secretary Henry Glover


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.
The present Treasurer is Thomas Wakeley, PGK


Treasurer Thomas Wakeley, PGK

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. The Lecturer's ceremonial officer robe is black, trimmed with national blue. He wears a blue cincture with silver fringe.
The present Lecturer is David Czerniakowski, PGK


Lecturer  David Czerniakowski, PGK

 

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. The Advocate's ceremonial officer robe is black, trimmed with golden yellow. He wears a yellow cincture with silver fringe. The present Advocate is Edsel Van Leuven


Advocate Edsel Van Leuven

 

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 carried 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.
The present Warden is Brian Haughwaut

 
Warden  Brian Haughwaut

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 gray with a yoke, trimmed with black. He wears a black cincture with silver fringe.
The Inside Guard is Joseph Rosito, PGK. The Outside Guard is Marty Keoughan

 
Inside Guard 
Joseph Rosito, PGK.

  Outside Guard (Vacant)

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.


Trustee -- 3 Year Walter Reighn, PGK

Trustee -- 2 Year Albert Mac Elrath, PFN, PGN

Trustee -- 1 Year Joseph Knecht, PGK

You can find a list of all officers and committee chairmen along with their contact information on page marked STAFF

 

You can find a typical Knights of Columbus Organization chart by clicking on ORGANIZATION CHART


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