Supreme Knight
Carl A. Anderson

Our Lady of the Mountains Council 7575

Council Officers
2008-2009 Roster

All officers can be contacted by the following e-mail

e-mail   knightsofcolumbus.council7575@gmail.com

Phil LeBlanc            Grand Knight

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.

Rev Louis Soucey       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.

John McClure           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.

Kevin Gilbride            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.

James Hartigan          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.

Phil 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.

Kenneth Barrows     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.

Lucient Chaput          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

Bertram Whittaker     Outside Guard

Tom Enos                       Trustee 3rd year

Robert Tessier           Trustee 2nd year

A.J. DiSilva                 Trustee 1st year

Tom Enos                    District Deputy

ASSEMBLY 2318 2007-2008 OFFICERS

Faithful Friar               Rev. Louis Soucey

Faithful Captain          Ralph Catignani          447-5732

Faithful Pilot               Thomas Enos               356-9005

Faithful Comptroller   James Gallagher        447-6786

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

Inner Sentinel             Robert Scolamiero     383-0859

Outer Sentinel            Lucien Chaput           445 5417

Faithful Admiral         Francis Hastings       356 9563

One Year Trustee       Robert Tessier           367 8372

Two Year Trustee       Rene Dionne              447-5757

Three Year Trustee    Frank Graham            383-6159