Holy Family Council # 8701

The Executive Officers

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Knights of Columbus
Morrisdale, PA 16858

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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.
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Chaplain:
Very Rev. Fr. Gregory A. Kirsch J.C.L.
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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.
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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.
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Chancellor: SK Michael J. Polachek Jr. PGK
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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.
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Recorder: SK Brian Anstead
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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.
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Financial Secretary: SK Bernard Ropchuck
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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.
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Treasurer: SK Jerome Craven  PGK; PDD
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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.
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Lecturer: Bro. Lawrence Hoover 
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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.
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Advocate: SK Robert Leskovansky
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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.
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Warden: SK Neil Zemanek
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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.
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Inside Guard: Bro. Frank Downes
Outside Guard: SK John "Buddy" Wrye 
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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.
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Trustee - 3 year  Brother Alfred Timko
Trustee - 2 year SK John Pollock 
Trustee - 1 year  Brother 
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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.
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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<>



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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

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Grand Knight: James Burns
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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.
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Deputy Grand Knight: Paul E. Hohman
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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.
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Chancellor: Dennis Cowder
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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.
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Chaplain: Father Samuel Bungo
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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.
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Recorder: Neil Zemanek
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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.
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Financial Secretary: Bernard Ropchuck
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The Financial Secretary is responsible for keeping accurate financial and membership records for the council and for ordering supplies from the Supreme Council.
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Treasurer: Anthony Petro
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The Treasurer handles all monetary transactions for the council including the issuance of all checks drawn on council funds.
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Lecturer: Robert Leskovansky
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The Lecturer is responsible for providing suitable educational programs and entertainment programs to the council members
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Advocate: Eugene Holowecky
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The Advocate is our legal representative for the council. He is responsible for any revisions made to the by-laws of the council.
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Warden: Mark Wood
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The Warden is responsible for supervising and maintaining council property and for setting up council chambers for meetings and degree ceremonies.
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Inside Guard: Charles Mencer
Outside Guard: George Pecharko
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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.
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Trustee - 3 year John "Buddy" Wrye
Trustee - 2 year
Trustee - 1 year
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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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