Chaplain
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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 in accordance with the rules of the Bishop of the diocese.
His jewel is the Isabella Cross in silver and blue suspended
from a black ribbon. The Chaplain's Ceremonial Office Robe is
black with black trimming and a yoke with white projecting
collar. The cincture is black with silver fringe.
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Grand Knight
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The Grand Knight is the top ranking officer of the
Council. He oversees all of the Council's activities and is
elected by the members of the Council. Some of his duties
include presiding over meetings, countersigning orders and
checks, reading vouchers and notices relative to the Fourth
Degree. His jewel is an Anchor which is suspended from a purple
ribbon. The Anchor is indicative of Admiral Christopher Columbus
and has also been a variant form of the Cross for centuries. The
Grand Knight's ceremonial officer robe is royal purple. He wears
a white cincture with silver fringe and a purple mantle with
white roll collar.
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Deputy Grand Knight
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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. The compass is an important tool in
navigation. The Deputy Grand Knight's ceremonial officer robe is
royal purple. He wears a white cincture with silver fringe.
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Chancellor
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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. The Chancellor’s
ceremonial officer robe is black robe trimmed with white. He
wears a white cincture with silver fringe and a black mantle
with white roll collar.
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Recorder
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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. The Quill
pens are symbolic of his record keeping functions of the Scribe.
The Recorder's ceremonial officer robe is black, trimmed with
black. He wears a white cincture with silver fringe.
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Financial Secretary
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The Financial Secretary handles all 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. The Financial Secretary's ceremonial officer
robe is black, trimmed with black. He wears a white cincture
with silver fringe.
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Treasurer
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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. The
Treasurer's ceremonial officer robe is black, trimmed with
black. He wears a white cincture with silver fringe.
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Lecturer
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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. The
Lecturer's ceremonial officer robe is black, trimmed with
national blue. He wears a blue cincture with silver fringe.
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Advocate
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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 enfore those Laws. The Advocate's ceremonial
officer robe is black, trimmed with golden yellow. He wears a
yellow cincture with silver fringe.
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Warden
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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. The
Warden's ceremonial officer robe is black, trimmed with scarlet.
He wears a scarlet cincture w/ silver.
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Guards
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The Inside and Outside Guards each have the same symbol
for their jewel. They are in charge of security at the meetings
and are to assist the Warden as needed. The jewel for the Guards
consists of an Crossed Axes and Key, representing their
authority as sentries at the door, is suspended from a white
ribbon. The Guard's ceremonial officer robe is grey with a yoke,
trimmed with black. He wears a black cincture with silver
fringe.
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Trustees
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There are three Trustees in each Council, titled as 1
Year Trustee, 2 Year Trustee, and 3 Year Trustee. They oversee
the financial transactions of the Council, review all bills and
financial reports and audit the Council's financial records
semi-annually. Their jewel is the Crossed Key and Sword, which
represents their financial authority, is suspended from a green
ribbon. The Trustee’s ceremonial officer robe is black, trimmed
with green. He wears a green cincture with silver fringe.
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