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Grand Knight
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Bill Barone
St. Dunstan, Glastonbury
860-533-9644 Home
860-882-9208 Cell
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The grand knight is responsible for the welfare of the council. He presides over council meetings, acts as ex-officio member of all committees, appoints a membership and programming director, convenes officers for a monthly meeting, and ensures all necessary reports are submitted to the state and Supreme council. He should also be aware of the council's financial status and ensure that his signature appears on all checks drawn. The Grand Knight is a member of the Advisory Board with general supervision of the council's Columbian Squire circle. |
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Chaplain
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The chaplain is the spiritual advisor of the council. He is expected to make a report at council meetings on religious matters. The grand knight appoints a priest in accordance with any rules established by the bishop of the diocese to serve as council chaplain. |
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Deputy Grand Knight
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Sergio Utset
St. James, Manchester
(860) 657-9897 Home
860-463-1014 Cell
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The deputy grand knight is second in command. He assists the grand knight with council affairs and fulfills all duties assigned to him by the grand knight. Should the grand knight be absent from a council meeting, the deputy grand knight will preside. He is chairman of the council's retention committee and also a member of the Advisory Board charged with overseeing the council's sponsored Columbian Squires circle. |
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Chancellor
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Ron Stocker
St. Christopher, East Hartford
860-568-4817 Home
Phone Cell
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The chancellor has a variety of responsibilities. Primarily, he assist the grand knight and the deputy grand knight in the execution of their duties and oversees the council in both their absences. He is charged with strengthening the member's interests in council activities. The Chancellor is chairman of the admission committee and a member of the Columbian Squires circle ceremonial team. |
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Recorder
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Parish
Home Phone
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The recorder is similar to a court reporter or a secretary. He is responsible for maintaining a true record of all actions of the council and it's correspondence. A Recorder's Minute Book is available from the Knights of Columbus Supply Department for keeping a record of council meetings. |
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Financial Secretary
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James C. Wilson, FDD, PGK3
Our Lady of Peace Church, East Hartford
(860) 633-0742 Home
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The financial secretary is appointed by the supreme knight, upon recommendation of the council. His main area of responsibilities is maintaining all financial and membership records. He collects and receives all moneys from all sources, including annual dues from council members. He also handles supply orders for the council officers and members, filing the Report of Officer (#185), and submitting all membership transactions to the Supreme Council. |
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Treasurer
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John Ruggiero FDD, PGK
St. Paul Church, Glastonbury
860-633-3126 Home
860-918-1822 Cell
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The treasurer is responsible for the safekeeping and maintaining records of all council funds and accounts. He is responsible for depositing money into the council's accounts and provides a certificate of such monies to the grand knight. He is also responsible for payment of all expenses. |
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Lecturer
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The lecturer is appointed by the grand knight to provide both educational and entertaining programs to the council. He is responsible for the 'Good of the Order' portions of council meetings. In order to provide members with informative and educational programs, he must be knowledgeable and aware of all council programming. |
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Advocate
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Dennis E. Matthews
St. Dunstam, Glastonbury
860-659-5616 Home
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The advocate is the legal representative of the council and serves as the council'c attorney at trial and investigations of any interest to the council. While he does not need to be a member of the legal profession, he should be familiar with the council by-laws, the Order's Charter, Constitution and Laws (#30), Methods of conducting a Council Meeting (#1937), and Robert's Rules of Order. |
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Warden
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Anthony (Bud) Wetmore
Our Lady of Peace Church, East Hartford
860-568-2071 Home
860-490-2762 Cell
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The warden is the Ôwatchdog' for council property and degree paraphernalia, except the property of the financial secretary, treasurer and recorder. He is also responsible for setting up the council chambers for meetings and ceremonial work. During ceremonial exemplifications, he will appoint and supervise guards. |
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Inside Guard
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John M. Wilson
Our Lady of Peace Church, East Hartford
860 633-0742 Home
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Once at the inner door, the inside guard checks to make sure that their membership cards are current. |
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Outside Guard
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Brian Prasser
Our Lady of Peace Church, East Hartford
860-568-0332
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The outside guard tends to the outer door admitting visitors and members to the inner door. |
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Trustee, 3-Years
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Robert M. Sylvester, PGK
Blessed Sacrament
860-568-2004 Home
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The trustees oversee the work of the financial secretary and treasurer, and with the deputy grand knight serve on the council's retention committee. During council elections, only the three-year trustee is voted on, with the others moving on to become two-year and one-year trustees, respectively. |
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Trustee, 2-Years
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Donald S. Wetmore
Town
860-436-4862 Home
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The trustees oversee the work of the financial secretary and treasurer, and with the deputy grand knight serve on the council's retention committee. |
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Trustee, 1-Year
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David J. Wetmore, PGK
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860-875-9089 Home
860-995-9277 Cell
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The trustees oversee the work of the financial secretary and treasurer, and with the deputy grand knight serve on the council's retention committee. |
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District Deputy
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Robert Caron
42 Elm St.
Wethersfield, CT 06109
860-529-5975 Home
860-842-5341 Cell
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The district deputy is the representative of the supreme knight and the state deputy and is responsible for the supervision, growth and expansion, and general care and well-being of the councils assigned to his district. He is the key to success of the Order. His responsibilities include ensuring that his councils follow the Order's laws and rules, promoting effective membership recruitment and retention programs, identifying and developing new council locations, assisting councils in conducting relevant service programs, and monitoring the general financial and social health of the councils in the district. |
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Insurance Agent
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Michael Klinger
Field Agent
PO Box 290057
Wethersfield, CT 06129
860-874-2292
michael.klinger@kofc.org
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The insurance agent is a well-trained professional who knows how to determine the needs for this important fraternal benefit to qualified members and their families. He is also there to assist in membership recruitment and new council development. |