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Fray Francisco Garces ~ Council Officers ~ Fraternal Year 2012 - 2013



Raul M. Chavez
Grand Knight

The Grand Knight is the Chief Executive Officer of the Council and is responsible for all aspects of Council operation. He presides over Council meetings and is ex-officio member of all committees. His emblem, the Anchor carried on a purple ribbon, is indicative of Columbus, the Mariner.
(623) 693 - 8589                                                     kofc3855az@gmail.com


Rev. Lloyd Kramlich, S.D.S.
Chaplain

The Chaplain provides spiritual guidance to the Council. His emblem is the Cross, worn on a black ribbon. The robe, too, is black with black trimming and yoke with white projecting collar. The cincture is black with silver fringe.
(480) 650 - 5574



     FDD   Eric Barna     Deputy Grand Knight The Deputy Grand Knight acts on behalf of the Grand Knight in his absence and also serves as General Programs Director. His emblem, the Compass, was also used by Columbus, the Mariner. The Knights of Columbus Compass, with its points being Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism, is known as the Compass of Virtue.
(401) 474 - 4285                                                    ebarna@cox.net



         Chancellor
The Chancellor is the third ranking Council Officer. He is in charge of Vocations and indoctrinating new members into Council activities and usually acts as Council Activities Chairman as well. His emblem is the Isabella Cross, with Skull and Crossbones; The Cross is self-explanatory, while the Skull and Crossed Bones are symbolic of man's mortality.



       Paul Hernandez Jr.
               Warden

The Warden assures that all members at meetings possess the current membership card. 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 emblem, an Axe Bound with Rods, known as a Faces, was traditionally carried by the guards or protectors of Roman magistrates as a symbol of authority.




PGK Charlie Klenner
   Financial Secretary
The Financial Secretary records all money transactions, issues and collects bills, issues membership cards, and is otherwise responsible for all financial matters of the Council except those allocated to the Treasurer. His emblem is a Crossed Key and Quill. The Key has always been associated with an office concerned with money, safekeeping and secrecy. The Quill is the symbol of a scribe - a record keeper -one who writes letters, documents, etc.
(602) 469 - 7186


     Charlie Whiting
         Treasurer The Treasurer keeps all funds, maintains the accounts of the Council, and issues Council checks upon receipt of a proper voucher from the Financial Secretary. Crossed Keys worn on a blue ribbon are symbolic of his complete authority over funds, particularly responsibility for their safekeeping.
(623) 934 - 7954


        Frank Torak
             Recorder
The Recorder keeps the minutes of the meetings, conducts correspondence as directed by the Grand Knight, and keeps official historic documents of the Council. In the absence of the Grand Knight and Deputy Grand Knight, he presides at Council meetings. Crossed Quills hung from a white over yellow ribbon are symbolic of his responsibilities for letter and document (records) writing and preservation.
(623) 934 - 7442



  PGK Robert Krejci Jr.
            Advocate
The Advocate is the Chief Legal Officer of the Council, resolving procedural matters, acting as parliamentarian, and otherwise handling all legal activities. His emblem is the Scroll with Crossed Sword hung from a yellow ribbon. The Scroll is emblematic of legal literature and law, while the Sword indicates the power to defend and enforce the law.
(623) 937 - 6021


PGK Danny Haywood
         1 Year Trustee
The Trustees (three in number) oversee the financial transactions of the Council, review all bills and financial reports and audit the Council's financial records semi-annually. Their emblems, Crossed Key and Sword, indicate this financial authority and are worn on green ribbons.
(602) 469 - 0758

PGK Eddie Haywood
       2 Year Trustee The Trustees (three in number) oversee the financial transactions of the Council, review all bills and financial reports and audit the Council's financial records semi-annually. Their emblems, Crossed Key and Sword, indicate this financial authority and are worn on green ribbons.
(602) 978 - 0065


   PGK Greg Mattingly
          3 Year Trustee The Trustees (three in number) oversee the financial transactions of the Council, review all bills and financial reports and audit the Council's financial records semi-annually. Their emblems, Crossed Key and Sword, indicate this financial authority and are worn on green ribbons.
(623) 412 - 2250


   PGK Marvin Carter
             Lecturer The Lecturer provides entertainment for the members after meetings, particularly the second meeting of the month, which is our social meeting, and handles certain other major social events of the Council such as Family Dinners. His emblem consists of Lyre and Scroll. These are traditionally symbols of music and literature and the arts. Hence, the Lecturer is in charge of entertainment.
(480) 658 - 3644


   Manuel Verdugo
      Inside Guard
The Inside Guard and Outside Guards are charged with the security of the Council Chamber and assist the Warden in meeting the duties of his Office. Their emblems, Crossed Key and Axe hung from a white ribbon, represent their power as sentries at the door.
(602-) 370 - 6643


    Julian Sanchez
       Outside Guard
The Inside Guard and Outside Guards are charged with the security of the Council Chamber and assist the Warden in meeting the duties of his Office. Their emblems, Crossed Key and Axe hung from a white ribbon, represent their power as sentries at the door.
(602) 486 - 8734

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Raul M. Chavez Grand Knight	The Grand Knight is the Chief Executive Officer of the Council and is responsible for all aspects of Council operation. He presides over Council meetings and is ex-officio member of all committees. His emblem, the Anchor carried on a purple ribbon, is indicative of Columbus, the Mariner. (623) 693 - 8589 kofc3855az@gmail.com
Rev. Lloyd Kramlich, S.D.S. Chaplain	The Chaplain provides spiritual guidance to the Council. His emblem is the Cross, worn on a black ribbon. The robe, too, is black with black trimming and yoke with white projecting collar. The cincture is black with silver fringe. (480) 650 - 5574
FDD Eric Barna Deputy Grand Knight	The Deputy Grand Knight acts on behalf of the Grand Knight in his absence and also serves as General Programs Director. His emblem, the Compass, was also used by Columbus, the Mariner. The Knights of Columbus Compass, with its points being Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism, is known as the Compass of Virtue. (401) 474 - 4285 ebarna@cox.net
Chancellor	The Chancellor is the third ranking Council Officer. He is in charge of Vocations and indoctrinating new members into Council activities and usually acts as Council Activities Chairman as well. His emblem is the Isabella Cross, with Skull and Crossbones; The Cross is self-explanatory, while the Skull and Crossed Bones are symbolic of man's mortality.
Paul Hernandez Jr. Warden	The Warden assures that all members at meetings possess the current membership card. 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 emblem, an Axe Bound with Rods, known as a Faces, was traditionally carried by the guards or protectors of Roman magistrates as a symbol of authority.
PGK Charlie Klenner Financial Secretary	The Financial Secretary records all money transactions, issues and collects bills, issues membership cards, and is otherwise responsible for all financial matters of the Council except those allocated to the Treasurer. His emblem is a Crossed Key and Quill. The Key has always been associated with an office concerned with money, safekeeping and secrecy. The Quill is the symbol of a scribe - a record keeper -one who writes letters, documents, etc. (602) 469 - 7186
Charlie Whiting Treasurer	The Treasurer keeps all funds, maintains the accounts of the Council, and issues Council checks upon receipt of a proper voucher from the Financial Secretary. Crossed Keys worn on a blue ribbon are symbolic of his complete authority over funds, particularly responsibility for their safekeeping. (623) 934 - 7954
Frank Torak Recorder	The Recorder keeps the minutes of the meetings, conducts correspondence as directed by the Grand Knight, and keeps official historic documents of the Council. In the absence of the Grand Knight and Deputy Grand Knight, he presides at Council meetings. Crossed Quills hung from a white over yellow ribbon are symbolic of his responsibilities for letter and document (records) writing and preservation. (623) 934 - 7442
PGK Robert Krejci Jr. Advocate	The Advocate is the Chief Legal Officer of the Council, resolving procedural matters, acting as parliamentarian, and otherwise handling all legal activities. His emblem is the Scroll with Crossed Sword hung from a yellow ribbon. The Scroll is emblematic of legal literature and law, while the Sword indicates the power to defend and enforce the law. (623) 937 - 6021
PGK Danny Haywood 1 Year Trustee	The Trustees (three in number) oversee the financial transactions of the Council, review all bills and financial reports and audit the Council's financial records semi-annually. Their emblems, Crossed Key and Sword, indicate this financial authority and are worn on green ribbons. (602) 469 - 0758
PGK Eddie Haywood 2 Year Trustee	The Trustees (three in number) oversee the financial transactions of the Council, review all bills and financial reports and audit the Council's financial records semi-annually. Their emblems, Crossed Key and Sword, indicate this financial authority and are worn on green ribbons. (602) 978 - 0065
PGK Greg Mattingly 3 Year Trustee	The Trustees (three in number) oversee the financial transactions of the Council, review all bills and financial reports and audit the Council's financial records semi-annually. Their emblems, Crossed Key and Sword, indicate this financial authority and are worn on green ribbons. (623) 412 - 2250
PGK Marvin Carter Lecturer	The Lecturer provides entertainment for the members after meetings, particularly the second meeting of the month, which is our social meeting, and handles certain other major social events of the Council such as Family Dinners. His emblem consists of Lyre and Scroll. These are traditionally symbols of music and literature and the arts. Hence, the Lecturer is in charge of entertainment. (480) 658 - 3644
Manuel Verdugo Inside Guard	The Inside Guard and Outside Guards are charged with the security of the Council Chamber and assist the Warden in meeting the duties of his Office. Their emblems, Crossed Key and Axe hung from a white ribbon, represent their power as sentries at the door. (602-) 370 - 6643
Julian Sanchez Outside Guard	The Inside Guard and Outside Guards are charged with the security of the Council Chamber and assist the Warden in meeting the duties of his Office. Their emblems, Crossed Key and Axe hung from a white ribbon, represent their power as sentries at the door. (602) 486 - 8734