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Knights of Columbus Morrisdale, PA 16858

Holy Family Council # 8701 Officer-Title
Worthy Grand Knight Worthy Chaplain Worthy Deputy Grand Knight Worthy Chancellor Worthy
Warden Worthy Recorder Worthy Financial Secretary Worthy Treasurer Worthy Inside
Guard Worthy Outside Guard Worthy Trustee 3rd Year Worthy Trustee 2nd Year Worthy
Trustee 1st Year

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Grand Knight: SK Dennis Socash As chief executive officer, the Grand Knight is responsible
for the overall welfare of his 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 Degee. As leader of the council he is also responsible for observing the laws of the order and of his
council and to insure that these laws are followed by all. 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. ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Chaplain: Very Rev. Fr. Gregory A. Kirsch J.C.L. ----------------------------------------
As spiritual advisor of the council, the Chaplain leads the group in prayer and thoughtful reflection. He also serves
as an advisor to members as they develop and implement activities. 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. ----------------------------------------
---------------------------------------- Deputy Grand Knight: SK James Walker The Deputy Grand Knight is second in command.
He assists the Grand Knight in all council affairs and assumes the leadership role if the Grand Knight is absent. He 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. ---------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------
Chancellor: SK Michael J. Polachek Jr. PGK ----------------------------------------
As third in command, the Chancellor assumes the lead role if both the grand knight and deputy grand knight are absent.
He is also responsible for building member interest in council activities. He is elected by the members of the Council. The
Chancelor shall assist the Grand Knight and Deputy Grand Knight in the performance of their duties and shall take charge during
the incapacity or extended abscense 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 Chancelor'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. ----------------------------------------
---------------------------------------- Recorder: SK Brian Anstead ----------------------------------------
The recorder is responsible for keeping a true and accurate record of all doings of the council and for handling all
correspondence for the council as directed by the Grand Knight. He is elected by the Council members. In the absence of the
Grand Knight, Deputy Grand Knight, and Chancelor the Recorder will run the meeting. 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. ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Financial
Secretary: SK Bernard Ropchuck ---------------------------------------- The Financial Secretary is
responsible for keeping accurate financial and membership records for the council and for ordering supplies from the Supreme
Council. He 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: SK Jerome Craven PGK; PDD ---------------------------------------- The Treasurer handles all monetary transactions for the council including
the issuance of all checks drawn on council funds. He 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 Tresurer's
ceremonial officer robe is black, trimmed with black. He wears a white cincture with silver fringe. ----------------------------------------
---------------------------------------- Lecturer: Bro. Lawrence Hoover ----------------------------------------
The Lecturer is responsible for providing suitable educational programs and entertainment programs to the council members.
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 respresent Literature and Music. The Lecutrer's ceremonial officer robe is black,
trimmed with national blue. He wears a blue cincture with silver fringe. ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Advocate: SK Robert Leskovansky ----------------------------------------
The Advocate is our legal representative for the council. He is responsible for any revisions made to the by-laws of
the council. He 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.
---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Warden:
SK Neil Zemanek ---------------------------------------- The Warden is responsible for supervising and maintaining
council property and for setting up council chambers for meetings and degree ceremonies. He 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 caried 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. ---------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------
Inside Guard: Bro. Frank Downes Outside Guard: SK John "Buddy" Wrye ---------------------------------------- Both guards make sure that every person entering council chambers
has a current, paid-up membership card. They are also responsible for general chamber security. 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. Each guard wears a black cincture with silver fringe. ----------------------------------------
---------------------------------------- Trustee - 3 year Brother Alfred Timko Trustee - 2 year SK John Pollock Trustee - 1 year Brother ---------------------------------------- The board of trustees consists
of three Trustees who supervise all financial business for the council, perform the annual audit of the Financial Secretary
books and oversee the work of the Financial Secretary and Treasurer. 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 Advocate's ceremonial
officer robe is black, trimmed with green. He wears a green cincture with silver fringe. ----------------------------------------

2005 COUNCIL DIRECTORS
PROGRAM CHAIRMAN: Dennis Socash
Church Director: Dennis Socash Responsibilities
of Church Director include: <>Vocations<>Parish Round Table<>Lay Apostolate<> <>Parochial
Services<>Religious Devotions<>Christ in Christmas<>
Community Director: Brian Anstead Responsibilities
of Community Director include: <>Pro-Life<>Volunteerism<>Human Needs<> <>Civic Involvement<>Environmental<>Public
Safety<> <>Health Services<>Decency<>
Council Director: Dennis Socash Responsibilities
of Council Director include: <>Public Relations<>Fraternalism<>Cultural<> <>Social<>Blood
Donors<>Athletics<>
Family Director: Vacant Responsibilities of Family Director include: <>Survivors
Assistance<>Memorials<>Education<> <>Communications<>Family of the Month/Year<> <>Family
Projects<>Recreation<>Family Week<>
Youth Director: James Burns Responsibilities of
Youth Director include: <>Columbian Squires<>Youth Groups<>Athletics<> <>Educational
Programs<>Youth Welfare<>Religious Activities<>Social Activities<>
Membership Co-Directors:
John Pollock-Al Timko-James Walker Responsibilities of Membership Director include: <>Recruitment Teams<>Retention<>Insurance
Promotion<> <>Membership Drives<>1st Degree Team<>Admissions Committee<>

Agency Department Knights of Columbus
Paul Hohman PGK Field Agent
"For All Your Insurance Needs" Phone: 814-342-3899
132 Decatur St. Philipsburg, PA 16866

---------------------------------------- Grand Knight: James Burns ---------------------------------------- As
chief executive officer, the Grand Knight is responsible for the overall welfare of his council. As leader of the council
he is also responsible for observing the laws of the order of his council and to insure that these laws are followed by all.
---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Deputy Grand Knight:
Paul E. Hohman ---------------------------------------- The Deputy Grand Knight is second in command. He assists
the Grand Knight in all council affairs and assumes the leadership role if the Grand Knight is absent. ----------------------------------------
Chancellor: Dennis Cowder ---------------------------------------- As third in command, the Chancellor assumes
the lead role if both the grand knight and deputy grand knight are absent. He is also responsible for building member interest
in council activities. ---------------------------------------- Chaplain: Father Samuel Bungo ----------------------------------------
As spiritual advisor of the council, the Chaplain leads the group in prayer and thoughtful reflection. He also serves
as an advisor to members as they develop and implement activities. ---------------------------------------- Recorder:
Neil Zemanek ---------------------------------------- The recorder is responsible for keeping a true and accurate
record of all doings of the council and for handling all correspondence for the council. ----------------------------------------
Financial Secretary: Bernard Ropchuck ---------------------------------------- The Financial Secretary is responsible
for keeping accurate financial and membership records for the council and for ordering supplies from the Supreme Council.
---------------------------------------- Treasurer: Anthony Petro ----------------------------------------
The Treasurer handles all monetary transactions for the council including the issuance of all checks drawn on council
funds. ---------------------------------------- Lecturer: Robert Leskovansky ----------------------------------------
The Lecturer is responsible for providing suitable educational programs and entertainment programs to the council members
---------------------------------------- Advocate: Eugene Holowecky ----------------------------------------
The Advocate is our legal representative for the council. He is responsible for any revisions made to the by-laws of
the council. ---------------------------------------- Warden: Mark Wood ----------------------------------------
The Warden is responsible for supervising and maintaining council property and for setting up council chambers for meetings
and degree ceremonies. ---------------------------------------- Inside Guard: Charles Mencer Outside Guard:
George Pecharko ---------------------------------------- Both guards make sure that every person entering council
chambers has a current, paid-up membership card. They are also responsible for general chamber security. ----------------------------------------
Trustee - 3 year John "Buddy" Wrye Trustee - 2 year Trustee - 1 year ----------------------------------------
The board of trustees consists of the Grand Knight and 3 members. Trustees supervise all financial business for the council,
perform the annual audit of the Financial Secretary books and oversee the work of the Financial Secretary and Treasurer.
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