Council Officers 2023-2024
Grand Knight
Thomas Krepelka
The jewel of the Grand Knight is an Anchor suspended from a purple ribbon. The Anchor is a Mariner's symbol for Columbus, the patron of the Order, signifying a well-grounded hope. As the presiding officer of the Council, the Grand Knight must exemplify a steadfast commitment to the principles of the Order and guide the Council in its initiatives.
Chaplain
Fr. John Regan
His jewel is a Cross hanging from a black ribbon. The cross is the symbol of our Catholic faith, signifying the Chaplain's spiritual role within the Council.
Deputy Grand Knightt
Jorge Perez
His jewel is the Compass, also a Mariner's symbol for Columbus, hanging from a purple ribbon. The compass represents right and proper direction. It is symbolic of moral rectitude, the virtue of prudence, and rational action, representing the Deputy Grand Knight's role in assisting the Grand Knight and providing direction for the Council.
Chancellor
Tom Brady
The skull and crossbones, a symbol often associated with mortality, serves as a reminder of our temporal existence and the call to live a good and faithful life. The cross represents Christ's sacrifice and the promise of eternal life. This combination of symbols serves as a reminder of the spiritual and moral duties of the Chancellor, who is tasked with fostering the spiritual interests of the Council's members.
Financial Secretary
Dan Casing
The Financial Secretary's jewel is a key and a quill pen, symbolizing his duty to safeguard the financial health of the council. The key, often a symbol of trust and responsibility, represents his role in managing membership transactions and council's funds.
Recorder
Robert Marcucci
The Recorder's jewel is crossed quill pens, ancient tools of writing, representing the Recorder's duty to keep accurate records, minutes of meetings, and all necessary documentation. This signifies the importance of knowledge, truth, and history in maintaining the continuity of the council's work.
Treasurer
Terry Cavanaugh
The Treasurer's jewel consists of crossed keys, a traditional symbol of trust and security. This aligns with the Treasurer's responsibilities of safeguarding and managing the council's monetary assets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and financial stability.
Lecturer
Bill Gallagher
The Lecturer's jewel displays a lyre and scroll. The lyre, a symbol of music and joy, and the scroll, a symbol of knowledge and learning, together represent the Lecturer's duty to provide educational and entertaining programs to the council, enriching the lives of its members.
Advocate
Ed Mckee
The Advocate's jewel is a scroll, symbolizing law, learning, and the Advocate's duty to act as the council's legal representative. The Advocate ensures the council's decisions and actions are in accordance with the laws of the Order and follow the proper procedure.
Warden
Paul Laverdiere
The Warden's jewel, a fasces (an axe bundled with rods), is an ancient Roman symbol of authority and strength through unity. This symbolizes the Warden's role in maintaining order during council meetings and overseeing the safekeeping of council properties.
Trustee 1 Year
Rich Blaszek
The trustee's jewel symbolizes the responsibility to safeguard the stability of the council, uphold its unity, and ensure adherence to the laws and regulations of the Knights of Columbus. It underscores the Trustee's role in providing oversight and ensuring the council's adherence to the principles and regulations of the Order.
Trustee 2 Year
Steve Zimmer
The trustee's jewel symbolizes the responsibility to safeguard the stability of the council, uphold its unity, and ensure adherence to the laws and regulations of the Knights of Columbus. It underscores the Trustee's role in providing oversight and ensuring the council's adherence to the principles and regulations of the Order.
Trustee 3 Year
John Provencher
(Immediate Past Grand Knight)
The trustee's jewel symbolizes the responsibility to safeguard the stability of the council, uphold its unity, and ensure adherence to the laws and regulations of the Knights of Columbus. It underscores the Trustee's role in providing oversight and ensuring the council's adherence to the principles and regulations of the Order.
Inside Guard
Patrick McKeown
The guards' jewels feature crossed swords, traditionally a sign of protection and valor. This signifies their role in maintaining the security of council meetings, ensuring that only members are admitted and that order is preserved.
Outside Guard
Ryan Tenbrook
The guards' jewels feature crossed swords, traditionally a sign of protection and valor. This signifies their role in maintaining the security of council meetings, ensuring that only members are admitted and that order is preserved.