Current Officers

Grand Knight

GRAND KNIGHT

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 Councils. The Grand Knight should also be aware of the 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.

Name:  James Jerome
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 941-228-0806


DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT

DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT

The Deputy Grand Knight is second in command. He assists the Grand Knight with Council affairs and fulfills all duties assigned to him by the Grand Knight. Should the Grand Knight be absent from the 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 sponsored Columbian Squire Circle.

Name:  Rich Pezzullo
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  941 - 770-3300


Chancellor

CHANCELLOR

The Chancellor has a variety of responsibilities. Primarily, he assists the Grand Knight and 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 and Council activities. The Chancellor is chairman of the Admission Committee and a member of the Columbian Squires Circle ceremonial team.

Name: Mike Renzulli
Email: [email protected] 
Phone: 941-426-7791


Chancellor

CHANCELLOR

The Chancellor has a variety of responsibilities. Primarily, he assists the Grand Knight and 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 and Council activities. The Chancellor is chairman of the Admission Committee and a member of the Columbian Squires Circle ceremonial team.

Name: Mike Renzulli
Email: [email protected] 
Phone: 941-426-7791


RECORDER

RECORDER

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 its correspondence.

Name:   Anthony Salvucci
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:   617-320-1759


FINANCIAL SECRETARY

FINANCIAL SECRETARY

The Financial Secretary is appointed by the Supreme Knight, upon recommendation of the Council. His main area of responsibilities is maintaining all financial and membership records. He collects and receives all monies from all sources, including annual dues from Council members. He also handles supply orders for the council officers and members, filing the report of officer and submitting all membership transactions to the State and Supreme Councils.

Name:  Robert Heidenreich
Email:   [email protected]
Phone:   425-961-0612


TREASURER

TREASURER

The Treasurer is responsible for the safe keeping and maintaining records of all Council funds and accounts. He is responsible for depositing money into the Council's accounts and providing a certificate of such monies to the Grand Knight. He is also responsible for payment of all expenses.

Name: Robert F. McGuire
Email:  [email protected]
Phone: 941-426-3675


LECTURER

LECTURER

The Lecturer is appointed by the Grand Knight to provide both educational and entertaining programs to the Council. He is responsible for the "Good of the Order" portion of the Council meetings. In order to provide members with informative and educational programs, he must be knowledgeable and aware of all Council programming.

Name: n/a
Email: n/a
Phone: n/a


ADVOCATE

ADVOCATE

The Advocate is the legal representative of the Council and serves as the Council's attorney at trials and investigations of any interest to the Council. While he does not need to be a member of the legal profession, he should be familiar with the Council's by-laws, the Order's Charter, Constitution and Laws and Robert's Rules of Order.

Name: Tom Comella
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  401-525-6467


WARDEN

WARDEN

The Warden is the "watchdog" for the Council property and degree paraphernalia, except the property of the Financial Secretary, Treasurer and Recorder. He is also responsible for setting up the Council chambers for meetings and ceremonial work. During ceremonial exemplifications, he will appoint and supervise guards.

Name: William Jagenow
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  941-426-8594


INSIDE GUARD

INSIDE GUARD

The Guards have similar responsibilities, but distinct differences. Once Brothers have been admitted to the Chamber by the Outside Guard, the Inside Guard checks to make sure the membership cards are current.

Name:   Santos Feliciano
Email:   [email protected]
Phone:  941-276-7622


OUTSIDE GUARD

OUTSIDE GUARD

The Guards have similar responsibilities, but distinct differences. The Outside Guard tends to the outer door admitting visitors and members to the inner door.

Name:  Mike Lyons
Email:   [email protected]
Phone:  845-702-8338


TRUSTEE 1ST YEAR

TRUSTEE 1st YEAR

The Board of Trustees consists of the Grand Knight and three members elected by the Council. Trustees supervise all financial business of the council. They serve as auditors for the semiannual audits and oversee the work of the Financial Secretary and Treasurer. The Grand Knight is the Chairman of the Board. It is suggested that the Board of Trustees and the Deputy Grand Knight serve on the council’s retention committee.

Name:  Paul Patterson
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  941-423-5717


TRUSTEE 1ST/2ND YEAR

TRUSTEE 2nd YEAR

The Board of Trustees consists of the Grand Knight and three members elected by the Council. Trustees supervise all financial business of the council. They serve as auditors for the semiannual audits and oversee the work of the Financial Secretary and Treasurer. The Grand Knight is the Chairman of the Board. It is suggested that the Board of Trustees and the Deputy Grand Knight serve on the council’s retention committee.

Name:   Charles E. Raposa
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:   941-726-9301


TRUSTEE 1ST/2ND YEAR

TRUSTEE 3rd YEAR

The Board of Trustees consists of the Grand Knight and three members elected by the Council. Trustees supervise all financial business of the council. They serve as auditors for the semiannual audits and oversee the work of the Financial Secretary and Treasurer. The Grand Knight is the Chairman of the Board. It is suggested that the Board of Trustees and the Deputy Grand Knight serve on the council’s retention committee.

Name:  Roy Nichols
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  941-218-9601


CHAPLAIN

CHAPLAIN

The  spiritual adviser of the Council and serves as spiritual adviser to the brother Knights and families of the council. He provides his message to members at the beginning of the meeting as well as opening and closing prayers.

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Email:
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District Deputy

DISTRICT DEPUTY

Name:. Michael Costanza Sr.
Email:  [email protected]
Phone: 941-400-7416

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