Office | Duties and Responsibilities | Office Holder |
Chaplain | - Serves as spiritual advisor to the brother Knights and families of that council
- Provides his message to members at the beginning of the meeting
| Fr. Donald J. Heet, OSFS |
Grand Knight | - Presides over all meetings
- Appoints program and membership directors
- Appoints committees as needed
- Countersigns checks and orders for payment
- Responsible for the council's Ceremonial Team
- Maintains working relationships with the council’s chaplain, district deputy, insurance agent, as well as with other local service organizations (ie. food pantries, soup kitchens)
| David A. Bermingham |
Deputy Grand Knight | - Assists the Grand Knight with operation of the council and any other duties assigned to him by the grand knight
- In the absence of the grand knight, presides at council meetings
- Recommended to serve on the council's Retention Committee
| Kevin M. McManus |
Chancellor | - Has the duty of strengthening the members' interest in council activities
- Assists the Grand Knight and Deputy Grand Knight with their duties as assigned
- Recommended to serve on the council's Admission Committee
| John Yesford, Jr. |
Financial Secretary | Upon recommendation of the Grand Knight and the Trustees, the Financial Secretary is appointed for a three-year term that is approved by the Supreme Knight. - Collects money, in the form of dues, from members. Responsible for sending billing notices and initiating retention measures by providing a list of delinquent members to the grand knight to prevent members from being suspended for nonpayment of dues
- Ensures that the council membership records are updated and that new members sign the constitutional roll
- Receives from the Supreme Council Headquarters honorary and honorary life membership cards for distribution to qualified members
- Files various reports and membership/insurance transactions with the Supreme Council Headquarters
- Responsible for completing and submitting the proper 990 for the council (U.S. only)
- Keeps the seal of the council and affixes the same to membership cards, resolutions and other official documents as necessary
| Michael D. Swiger |
Recorder | - Responsible for keeping and maintaining a true
and permanent record of all actions of the council and maintains all correspondence of the council
| Thomas A. Broderick, PGK |
Treasurer | - Charged with handling council funds
- Receives money from Financial Secretary and deposits it in the proper council accounts
- Responsible for paying all council expenses, including assessments from the Supreme Council
| Keith M. George, PGK |
Lecturer | - Responsible for providing suitable educational and entertaining programs under the “Good of the Order” section of council meetings
| Robert J. Balog, PGK |
Advocate | - Acts as parliamentarian for the council
- Should have a working knowledge of Robert’s Rules of Order, Charter, Constitution & Laws, council by-laws, and parliamentary procedure
- When needed, will seek legal assistance from the state advocate
| James S. O'Donnell |
Warden | - Responsible for supervising and maintaining all council property
- Sets up council chambers for meetings and degree exemplifications
- Oversees inside and outside guards
| David C. Siewert |
Inside Guard | - Attend the doors of the council chamber, checking for current membership cards and allowing entrance into the chamber.
| Robert N. Merz |
Outside Guard | Chris Yorke |
Trustee for One Year | The Board of Trustees consists of the Grand Knight and three other elected members - The Board of Trustees supervises all financial business of the council and conducts the semiannual audits
- Trustees are elected for terms of three years, two years and one year. At each regular election, the position of each trustee will be voted upon, with the current three- and two-year trustees moving on to become the two- and one-year trustees, respectively
| John T. Claman, PGK |
Trustee for Two Years | John F. Moran, PGK |
Trustee for Three Years | Joseph A. Skowronski, PGK |
