Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Council Officers 2011 - 2012
Supreme Knight
Carl A. Anderson
The Supreme Knight is the chief executive officer and chairman of the board of the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization.
The grand knight is responsible for the welfare of the council. He presides over council meetings, acts as an 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 ofthe 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.
The Immediate Past Grand Knight (IPGK) serves as mentor and guide to the sitting Grand Knight. His counsel and advise helps to insure stability of Council operations. The IPGK is a delagate to the State Council and, with the Grand Knight, expresses the view of the Council at the State Convention.
Chaplain
Father Neville O'Donohue S.M.
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.
The deputy grand knight is second in command. He assists the grand knight with council affairs and fulfills all duties assigned 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 Columbian Squires circle.
The chancellor has a variety of responsibilities. Primarily, he assists 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 members' interests in council activities. The chancellor is chairman of the admission committee and a member of the Columbian Squires circle ceremonial team.
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.
The financial secretary is appointed by the supreme knight, upon recommendation ofthe council. His main area of responsibilities is maintaining all financial and membership records. He collects and receives all moneys from all sources, including annual duesfrom 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.
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.
Lecturer
John Hundertmark
