Our Lady of the Mountains Council 7575

Council Officers
2010-2011 Roster

All officers can be contacted by the following e-mail

e-mail   knightsofcolumbus.council7575@gmail.com

James Hartigan            Grand Knight  356-2883

The Grand Knight is the top ranking officer of the Council. He oversees all of the Council's activities and meetings. He is elected by the members of the Council. His jewel is an Anchor which is suspended from a purple ribbon.

Unassigned       Chaplain

The Chaplain provides spiritual guidance and direction to the Council. The Chaplain is selected by the Grand Knight, Deputy Grand Knight and the three Trustees on an annual basis. His jewel is the Isabella Cross in silver and blue suspended from a black ribbon.

Kevin Gilbrite          Deputy Grand Knight

The Deputy Grand Knight 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.

John McClure            Chancellor

The Chancellor is the third highest ranking officer of the Council and is elected by the members of 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 and is suspended from a black over white ribbon. The Crossed Bones remind us of our immortality.

Aaron Kesmetis          Recorder

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.

Philip Gaeta                  Financial Secretary

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.

Robert Scolamiero     Treasurer

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.

Rene Dionne              Lecturer

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.

Donald Litchko     The Advocate

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.

Brad Boisvert         Warden

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.

Norbert Otto                Inside Guard

Wayne Pacheco         Outside Guard

Phil LeBlanc              Trustee 3rd year

Steve Pirello              Trustee 2nd year

Robert Munroe          Trustee 1st year

Phil LeBlanc              District Deputy

ASSEMBLY 2318 2010-2011 OFFICERS

Faithful Friar                      Unassigned

Faithful Captain                Ralph Catignani          447-5732

Faithful Pilot                     Frank Graham             383-6159

Faithful Comptroller         James Gallagher          447-6786

Faithful Scribe                  Robert Munroe             447- 2343
      
Faithful Purser               Steven Jacovino         447- 6531

Inner Sentinel                 Rene Dionne                447-5757

Outer Sentinel                Lucien Chaput              445 5417

Faithful Admiral              Francis Hastings          356 9563

One Year Trustee            James Hartigan            356-2883         

Two Year Trustee            John Dunbar                 356-5110