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Waconia Knights of Columbus Council 2506
Serving St. Joseph, St. Bernard, and St. Victoria Parishes
  

Waconia K of C Council #2506 Officers for 2023 - 2024

My Brother Knights,
Here is a list of the officers for the Fraternal Year of 2023-2024 along with a brief description of their duty's.
 
Chaplain, Father Stan Mader
 
Grand Knight, Chuck Walerius
 
Deputy Grand Knight, Charlie Loegering
Chancellor, Nick Kehtel
 
Recording Secretary, Joe Eiden
 
Financial Secretary, Mark Larsen
 
Treasurer, Josh Bovee
 
Lecturer, Deacon Greg Miller
 
Advocate, Fred Bleedorn
 
Warden, Greg Fruhwirth
 
Inside Guard, James Vettel
 
Outside Guard, Nate Matousek
 
3 Year Trustee, John Short
 
2 Year Trustee, Adam Hughes
 
1 Year Trustee, Kurt Siebert
 
Parish Liaison, James Vettel
 
Communications Director, John Short
 
Life Director, Charlie Loegering
 
Community, Adam Hughes
 
Faith, Nick Kehtel
 
Family, Chris Carson
 
Membership, Charlie Loegering
 
Member Retention, John Short
 
 
Officers Roles and Responsibilities

The Grand Knight is the Chief Executive Officer of the Council and responsible for all aspects of Council operation. He presides over Council meetings and is ex-officio member of all committees.

The Deputy Grand Knight acts on behalf of the Grand Knight in his absence and serves as General Programs Director of the Council.

The Chancellor is the third ranking Council Officer. He oversees Vocations and indoctrinating new members into Council activities.

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.

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.

The Advocate is the Chief Legal Officer of the Council, resolving procedural matters, acting as parliamentarian, and otherwise handling all legal activities.

The Warden assures that all members at meetings possess the current membership card. He is custodian of all Council property except funds and oversees properly setting up the Council Chamber. He directs the activities of the Inside and Outside Guards.

The Inside Guard (1) and Outside Guards (2) are charged with the security of the Council Chamber and assist the Warden in meeting the duties of his Office.

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.

The following are "Appointed" Positions:
The Chaplain provides spiritual guidance to the Council.

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.

The Lecturer provides education and entertainment opportunities for the members such as guest speakers council social events.

The Membership Director oversees all membership related activities. Involved with recruiting and interviewing new members and managing the flow of all new members through the three degrees.

The Service Program Directors:
The Parish Liaison Director oversees and develops council relations with the parish.

The Communications Director oversees and directs the communications for the council via email and updates the website.

The Faith Director oversees and develops programs supporting the council’s faith activities (Seminarian Support RSVP, Spiritual Reflection, Building Domestic Church Kiosk, Columbus Day Mass, Sacramental Gifts).

The Family Director oversees and develops programs supporting the council’s family activities (Fun Fest, Thanksgiving Turkey & Fixings, Consecration to the Holy Family, Christmas Party, Food for Families/Food Shelf, Keep Christ in Christmas).

The Life Director oversees and develops programs supporting the council’s Pro-Life activities (Pro-Life Breakfast, Ultrasound Program, Tootsie Roll Drive, Special Olympics, Pregnancy Center SWOW, House of Hope, Pro-Life Flags / Novena for Life).

The Community Director oversees and develops programs supporting the council’s community activities (Free Throw Contest, Fish Fry, Blood Drive, Soccer Challenge, Backpack Drive, Gifts for Troops, Coats for Kids).
 
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