Executive
GRAND KNIGHT
Bro. Chris Kyrzyk
The Grand Knight is the council’s chief executive officer. He is responsible for setting council goals and ensuring that all officers fulfill their duties in reaching these objectives. He presides over all meetings; appoints program and committee directors as needed; fills officer roles in the event of vacancies; countersigns checks and orders for payment; and oversees the council’s degree team.
DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT
Vacant
The Deputy Grand Knight serves as the Grand Knight’s right-hand man and fills in for the Grand Knight when he is not present. The Deputy Grand knight serve as their council’s program director. Ultimately, he assists the Grand Knight in leading the council and reaching council objectives. Typically, the Deputy Grand Knight role is used to groom a possible Grand Knight candidate for the following year. Finally, the Deputy Grand knight may serve as a liaison between the council and other groups that share similar interest.
FINANCIAL SECRETARY
Bro. Dan Bialobzyski
The Financial Secretary is chosen by the trustees and the officers of the council for a three-year term and approved by the Supreme Knight. He provides continuity in the council and has the responsibility of collecting dues as well as ensuring that the council’s financial recordings are kept up to date. Additionally, he ensures that membership records are current, issues membership cards, files regular reports to the district, regional, state and supreme offices.
TREASURER
Bro. Gerald Draganiuk
The Treasurer is responsible for managing the council funds, whether in bank or school accounts. He receives money from the financial secretary and deposits funds into council accounts. He is also responsible for paying all council expenses. He also balances and verifies the ledger and keeps the updated budget approved by the council.
CHANCELLOR
Bro. Leo Derkach
The Chancellor assists both the Grand and Deputy Grand knights in the leading of the council by engaging and strengthening the council’s membership. His primary responsibilities include recruiting and retaining members and to this end he should set up events that display the values and principles of the Knights of Columbus. The chancellor should participate in the council’s degree team and should serve on both the Admission and Retention committees.
ADVOCATE
Bro. Jimmie Yeremiy
The Advocate acts as council parliamentarian. He may seek legal assistance from the state advocate, should issues arise. The Advocate should be able to take on additional responsibilities as the council deems necessary.
RECORDER
Bro. Jerry Dubyk
The Recorder has the responsibility of recording all meetings and events held by the council. He should record minutes, conversations and other information helpful to the council and prepare them to be distributed to the membership in a timely manner. Additionally, he should help with council event notifications, council meeting reminders, and assist with council social media responsibilities.
WARDEN
Bro. Mike Yakymyshyn
The Warden is responsible for the property owned by the council. He is also in charge of setting up meetings and leads both the inside and outside guards.
LECTURER
Bro.Wayne Makenzie
The lecturer provides brief spiritual discourses and reflections during business meetings for the “Good of the Order”. If the lecturer cannot be present, he should appoint a council member to give the reflection for him.
CHAPLAIN
Fr. Gabriel Haber OSBM
The chaplain is the spiritual leader of the council. He nurtures the faith in council members particularly through the sacraments but also through spiritual direction, retreats and other events and support. The Grand Knight should meet regularly with the council chaplain to see how the council can best support the Catholic community.
INSIDE GUARD
Bro. Stephen Sendziak
The inside guard carry out tasks given to them by the Grand Knight and follow the warden’s orders. They are responsible for checking membership cards and allowing entrance to meetings. Councils should consider appointing additional inside and outside guards, especially among promising freshmen, as this provides early leadership opportunities.
OUTSIDE GUARD
Bro. Greg Scheller
The inside outside guard carry out tasks given to them by the Grand Knight and follow the warden’s orders. They are responsible for checking membership cards and allowing entrance to meetings. Councils should consider appointing additional inside and outside guards, especially among promising freshmen, as this provides early leadership opportunities.
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
Vacant
The membership director serves as the head of the Admission Committee and works to grow the council's membership through new and transfer members. He should actively identify potential recruits, plan recruitment programs, host informational meetings and encourage council members to seek candidates. In addition, the membership director should ensure that a council has access to frequent degree exemplifications (whether its own or local councils) and should work that each member reaches at least the third degree in a timely manner.
1ST YEAR TRUSTEE
Bro. Suede Frunchak
2nd YEAR TRUSTEE
Bro. Ron Gulayets
3rd YEAR TRUSTEE
Bro. Dorian Yaniw
The trustees advise the Grand Knight, supervise the council’s financial matters, and conduct the semiannual audits.