The Grand Knight is in charge and responsible for the welfare of the council. He presides over council meetings, acts as an ex-officio member of all committees, appoints a membership and programming director, convenes officers for a monthly meeting, and ensures all necessary reports are submitted to the state and Supreme Council. He should also be aware of the councils financial status and ensure that his signature appears on all checks drawn.
PFN Shawn Hutchings
Deputy Grand Knight
The Deputy Grand Knight backs up and supports the Grand Knight. He assists with council affairs and fulfills all duties assigned to him by the Grand Knight. Should the Grand Knight be absent from a council meeting, the Deputy Grand Knight will preside. he also serves as the general Programs Director and is the chairman of the councils Retention Committee.
Brian Morgan
Chancellor
The Chancellor has a variety of responsibilities. His primary function is to assist the Grand Knight and Deputy Grand Knight in the exceution of their duties and oversees the council in their absence. He is charged with strengthening the members' interests in council activities and serves as the chairman of the Admission Committee.
Rob Banasiewicz
Financial Secretary
The Financial Secretary is appointed by the Supreme Knight (the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of the Knights of Columbus), upon recommendation of the council. His main area of responsibilities is maintaining all financial and membership records. He collects and receives all moneys from all sources, including annual dues from council members. He also handles supply orders for the council officers and members, filing the Report of Officers, and submitting all membership transactions to the Supreme Council.
Pete Frothingham
Recorder
The Recorder is similar to a court reporter or a secretary. He is responsible for maintaining a true record of all actions of the council and its correspondence.
Tim Ferramosca
Treasurer
The Treasurer is responsible for the safekeeping and maintaining records of all council funds and accounts. He is responsible for depositing money into the council accounts and provides a voucher or certificate of deposit of such monies to the Grand Knight. He is also responsible for payment of all expenses.
Patrick Mayette
Advocate
The Advocate is the parliamentarian of the council and serves as the council's attorney at trials and investigations of any interest to 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 Rules of Order. When a by-law is to be revised, the Advocate serves as chairman of the revision committee.
Shawn Scharf
Warden
The Warden is the 'watchdog' for council property and degree paraphernalia, except the property of the Financial Secretary, Treasurer and Recorder. He is also responsible for setting up the council chambers for meetings and ceremonial work. During ceremonial exemplifications, he will appoint and supervise the inside and outside guards.
Ed Bosko
Inside Guard
The Guards have similar responsibilities, but distinct differences. The Outside Guard tends to the outer door admitting visitors and members to the inner door. Once at the inner door, the Inside Guard checks to make sure that their membership cards are current.
Frank Guido
Outside Guard
The Guards have similar responsibilities, but distinct differences. The Outside Guard tends to the outer door admitting visitors and members to the inner door. Once at the inner door, the Inside Guard checks to make sure that their membership cards are current.
Anthony Criscuolo
Lecturer
The Lecturer is appointed by the Grand Knight to provide both educational and entertaining programs to the council. He is responsible for the 'Good of the Order' portion of council meetings. In order to provide members with informative and educational programs, he must be knowledgeable and aware of all council programs.
PGK Jack Shick
Trustee, 3 year
The Board of Trustees consists of three members elected by the council and the Grand Knight, who serves as Chairman of the Board. They oversee the work of the Financial Secretary and Treasurer, and with the Deputy Grand Knight serve on the council's retention committee. During council elections, only the three-year trustee is voted on, with the others moving on to become two- and one-year trustees, respectively.
PGK Buck Brownell
Trustee, 2 year
The Board of Trustees consists of three members elected by the council and the Grand Knight, who serves as Chairman of the Board. They oversee the work of the Financial Secretary and Treasurer, and with the Deputy Grand Knight serve on the council's retention committee. During council elections, only the three-year trustee is voted on, with the others moving on to become two- and one-year trustees, respectively.
PGK Andy Bair
Trustee, 1 year
The Board of Trustees consists of three members elected by the council and the Grand Knight, who serves as Chairman of the Board. They oversee the work of the Financial Secretary and Treasurer, and with the Deputy Grand Knight serve on the council's retention committee. During council elections, only the three-year trustee is voted on, with the others moving on to become two- and one-year trustees, respectively.
