Officers of the K of C Cathedral Council 14752 , 2022- 2023

My Brother Knights,
Here is a list of the officers for the Fraternal Year of 2022-2023 along with a brief description of their duty's.

Grand Knight, Don Wetherby

Deputy Grand Knight, OPEN

Chancellor, OPEN

Financial Secretary, Andrew Stolpested

Treasurer, Dennis, Cuta

Recorder, Andy Kirsch

Advocate, OPEN

Warden, OPEN

Inside Guard, OPEN

1st Year Trustee, Chris Kuhrmeyer

2nd Year Trustee, Wayne Waldera

3rd Year Trustee, Al Rohweder

The Grand Knight is the Chief Executive Officer of the Council and responsible for all aspects of Council operation. He presides over Council meetings and is ex-officio member of all committees. His emblem, the Anchor carried on a purple ribbon, is indicative of Columbus, the Mariner. It has also been a variant form of the Cross for centuries. His is a royal purple robe with white cincture with silver fringe. A purple mantle with white roll collar is also worn.

The Deputy Grand Knight acts on behalf of the Grand Knight in his absence and also serves as General Programs Director of the Council. His emblem, the Compass, was also used by Columbus, the Mariner. The Knights of Columbus Compass, with its points being Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism, is known as the Compass of Virtue; its 32 flame-like rays represent the 32 virtues which may be possessed by men. It is hung from a purple ribbon. His robe is the same as the Grand Knight, but without the mantle.

The Chancellor is the third ranking Council Officer. He is in charge of Vocations and indoctrinating new members into Council activities. His emblem is the Isabella Cross, with Skull and Crossbones; it is worn on a black over white ribbon. The Cross is self-explanatory, while the Skull and Crossed Bones are symbolic of man's mortality. The Chancellor wears a black robe trimmed with white and a white cincture with silver fringe. He also wears a black mantle with white roll collar.

The Recorder keeps the minutes of the meetings, conducts correspondence as directed by the Grand Knight, and keeps official historic documents of the Council. In the absence of the Grand Knight and Deputy Grand Knight, he presides at Council meetings. Crossed Quills hung from a white over yellow ribbon are symbolic of his responsibilities for letter and document (records) writing and preservation. His robe is black, trimmed with black, with a white cincture with silver fringe.

The Treasurer keeps all funds, maintains the accounts of the Council, and issues Council checks upon receipt of a proper voucher from the Financial Secretary. Crossed Keys worn on a blue ribbon are symbolic of his complete authority over funds, particularly responsibility for their safekeeping. His robe is black, trimmed with black, and a white cincture with silver fringe.

The Advocate is the Chief Legal Officer of the Council, resolving procedural matters, acting as parliamentarian, and otherwise handling all legal activities. His emblem is the Scroll with Crossed Sword hung from a yellow ribbon. The Scroll is emblematic of legal literature and law, while the Sword indicates the power to defend and enforce the law. The Advocate's robe is black with golden yellow trim and yellow cincture with silver fringe.

The Warden assures that all members at meetings possess the current membership card. 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 emblem, an Axe Bound with Rods, known as a Faces, was traditionally carried by the guards or protectors of Roman magistrates as a symbol of authority. The Warden ideally has and exercises that authority. The ribbon is colored red over black. His robe is black trimmed with scarlet with a scarlet cincture with silver fringe.

The Inside Guard (1) and Outside Guards (2) are charged with the security of the Council Chamber and assist the Warden in meeting the duties of his Office. Their emblems, Crossed Key and Axe hung from a white ribbon, represent their power as sentries at the door. Their robes are gray with black trim and yoke. The cincture is also black with silver fringe.

The Trustees (three in number) oversee the financial transactions of the Council, review all bills and financial reports and audit the Council's financial records semi-annually. Their emblems, Crossed Key and Sword, indicate this financial authority and are worn on green ribbons. Trustees wear black robes trimmed in green.

The following are "Appointed" Positions:
The Chaplain provides spiritual guidance to the Council. His emblem is the Cross, worn on a black ribbon. The robe, too, is black with black trimming and yoke with white projecting collar. The cincture is black with silver fringe.

The Financial Secretary records all money transactions, issues and collects bills, issues membership cards, and is otherwise responsible for all financial matters of the Council except those allocated to the Treasurer. His emblem is a Crossed Key and Quill. The Key has always been associated with an office concerned with money, safekeeping and secrecy. The Quill is the symbol of a scribe - a record keeper - one who writes letters, documents, etc. This jewel is worn on a white over yellow ribbon. His robe is black, trimmed with black, and a white cincture with silver fringe.

The Lecturer provides entertainment for the members after meetings, particularly the first meeting of the month, which is our business meeting, and handles certain other major social events of the Council such as Family Dinners. His emblem consists of Lyre and Scroll. These are traditionally symbols of music and literature and the arts. Hence, the Lecturer is in charge of entertainment. His ribbon is white over blue. The Lecturer wears a black robe with national blue trimming and blue cincture with silver fringe.

The Membership Director is in charge of all membership related activities. Involved with recruiting and interviewing new members and managing the flow of all new members through the three degrees.

The Program Director is in charge of planning and conducting all Council service programs. Oversees the five Program Service program areas: Church, Community, Council, Family and Youth. For the past few years the Deputy Grand Knight has held this position, however many councils separate the two. We may also if someone is interested in being the overall Program Director.

The Service Program Directors:
The Church Director oversees and develops council spiritual activities (All Knight Adoration, Living Rosary, Keep Christ in Christmas Campaign, etc.).

The Community Director oversees and develops council programs supporting the community (March for Life bus parking support, KOVAR, Food for the Needy, highway cleanup, blood drive, etc.).

The Council Activities Director oversees and develops programs supporting the council (Newsletter, Organ Donation, Memorial Mass, Hoagies, council socials, etc.).

The Family Activities Director oversees and develops programs supporting the council’s family activities (family picnic, Valentine's Day Dinner/Dance, etc.).

The Youth Activities Director oversees and develops programs supporting youth (parish Christmas Party, parish Easter Egg hunt, Scout representative, altar server appreciation, Free Throw Competition, etc.).

Officers of the K of C Cathedral Council 14752 , 2022- 2023

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