FATHER MICHAEL CUNDARI COUNCIL 12030
OFFICERS 2009 - 2010

CHAPLAIN

Our Chaplain, Fr. Sam D'Angelo provides our council with spiritual guidance and direction. The Chaplain is the Pastor of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church and is appointed by the Bishop of the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie. 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.

GRAND KNIGHT

Our Grand Knight, Robert Valiquette, 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 at the General Meeting in June of each year. Some of his duties include presiding over meetings, countersigning orders and checks, reading vouchers and notices. 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.

DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT

The Deputy Grand Knight, Frank Woit, is second ranking officer of the Council and is elected by the members of the Council at the General Meeting in June of each year. He presides should the Grand Knight be absent or be unable to carry out the duties. During General Meetings he manages the order of business. 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.

CHANCELLOR

Les Collins is our Chancellor and is the third highest ranking officer of the Council. The Chancellor is elected by the members of the Council at the General Meeting in June of each year. 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, suspended from a black over white ribbon. The Crossed Bones remind us of our immortality. The Chancellor’s ceremonial officer robe is black trimmed with white. He wears a white cincture with silver fringe and a black mantle with white roll collar.

RECORDER

Our Recorder, Allan Shaw keeps the minutes of our meetings and the historical records for the Council. He is elected by the Council members at the General Meeting in June each year. In the absence of the Grand Knight, Deputy Grand Knight, and Chancellor, the Recorder conducts the meetings. 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 the historic 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.

FINANCIAL SECRETARY

The Financial Secretary, Gary Lister, 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.

TREASURER

Brian Miller, our Treasurer is responsible for the funds of the Council and is elected by the members of the Council at the General Meeting in June each year. 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.

LECTURER

Our Lecturer, Merv Shoults 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.

ADVOCATE

The Advocate, Joe Sinicrope, is the Chief Legal Officer for the Council and is elected by the members of the Council at the General Meeting in June of each year. His jewel consists of a Scroll and Sword suspended from a yellow ribbon. The Scroll represents the legal literature and law, while 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.

WARDEN

Elfio Cappadocia is our Warden. It is his responsibility to assure that all members at meetings possess a current membership card. The Warden is elected by the members of the council at the General Meeting in June of each year. 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 an 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 with silver fringe.

GUARDS

The Inside Guard, Robert Dionne and the Outside Guard, Tony Servello, 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 Crossed Axes and a Key, representing their authority as sentries at the door, and is suspended from a white ribbon. The Guard's ceremonial officer robe is grey with a yoke, trimmed with black. They wear a black cincture with silver fringe.

Albert Smith
Trustee 3 year

TRUSTEES

There are three Trustees. Dough Floyd is Trustee 1 Year, Jerry Babak is Trustee 2 Year, and Albert Smith is Trustee 3 Year is currently vacant. Only the position of 3 year Trustee is elected each year at the General Meeting in June. At that meeting the 1 year Trustee ends his three years as a Trustee. The 2 year Trustee moves to the 1 year and the 3 year moves to the second year. 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 and is suspended from a green ribbon. The Trustee’s ceremonial officer robe is black, trimmed with green. They wear a green cincture with silver fringe.

DISTRICT DEPUTY

The District Deputy for District 25, is Shawn Fitzsimmons. Shawn is the representative of the Supreme Knight and the Ontario State Deputy. The District Deputy is responsible for the supervision, growth and expansion, and general care and well-being of the councils assigned to his district. 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 to conduct relevant service programs; and monitoring the general financial and social health of the councils in his district. The District Deputy is directly reportable to the State Deputy for all activities within the district and fulfills the very important communication link between the State and Supreme Councils and local councils.

The District Deputy installs the officer’s of each council in his district and presents awards won by councils at an appropriate ceremony or occasion. He ensures that his councils conduct active year-round membership recruitment programs and that they have an active retention committee. He assesses potential new council development sites and promotes the Order’s insurance program. He ensures that each council is offering active community, council, church, youth and family programs. The District Deputy has the power to declare an office in a subordinate council vacant in the event the officer fails or refuses to perform the responsibilities of his office. The cerimonial robes of the District Deputy are red with white trim.