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Chaplain
	The Chaplain provides spiritual guidance to the Council. His emblem is the Cross, worn on a black ribbon.

Chaplain

Fr. Jack Durkin 678 584-9947 fatherjack@saintmonicas.com

Co-Chaplin
	The Chaplain provides spiritual guidance to the Council. His emblem is the Cross, worn on a black ribbon.

Co-Chaplin

Fr. Pavol Bernkus 678-584-9947 pbrenkus@saintmonicas.com

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. It has also been a variant form of the Cross for centuries.

Grand Knight

Ron Simard 770-277-7724 rsimard@bellsouth.net

Deputy Grand Knight
	The Deputy Grand Knight acts on behalf of the Grand Knight in his absence. 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; its 32 flame-like rays represent the 32 virtues which may be possessed by men. It is hung from a purple ribbon.

Deputy Grand Knight

Jim Stelten 770-292-9801 suwaneeknight@gmail.com

Chancellor

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

Chancellor

Jay Hoxie 770-622-1032 JSHoxie@hotmail.com

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 recordkeeper - one who writes letters, documents, etc. This jewel is worn on a white over yellow ribbon.

Financial Secretary

Jim O'Reilly 770-945-0968 joreilly83@charter.net

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.

Treasurer

Loren Hauck 678 376-9046 lthauck@hotmail.com

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.

Advocate

Tom Ferrin 678 546-6311 tferrin@bellsouth.net

Lecturer

The Lecturer provides suitable educational and entertaining programs for the Council. He is responsible for 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, literature, and the arts. Hence, the Lecturer is in charge of entertainment and education. His ribbon is white over blue.

Lecturer

Dave Markert 770-378-1123 dave@markerts.com

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, the 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.

Recorder

Denis Mucha 770 513-3197 muchafamily@charter.net

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. The Warden ideally has and exercises that authority. The ribbon is colored red over black.

Warden

Jay Hoxie 770-622-1032 JSHoxie@hotmail.com

Inside Guard
	The Inside Guard is charged with the security of the Council Chamber and assist the Warden in meeting the duties of his Office. His emblem, Crossed Key and Axe hung from a white ribbon, represent their power as sentries at the door.

Inside Guard

Bob Kramer 770-682-9378 bob.kramer@ge.com

Outside Guard
	The Outside Guard is charged with the security of the Council Chamber and assist the Warden in meeting the duties of his Office. His emblem, Crossed Key and Axe hung from a white ribbon, represent their power as sentries at the door.

Outside Guard

Reno Borgognoni 678-442-1322 rmbcpa@clear.net

Trustee 3 Year
	The Third Year Trustees oversees the financial transactions of the Council, reviews all bills and financial reports and audits the Council's financial records semi-annually. His emblem, Crossed Key and Sword, indicate this financial authority and is worn on a green ribbon.

Trustee 3 Year

Larry Kozlowski 770 495-0908 larrykoz@bellsouth.net

Trustee 2 Year
	The Second Year Trustees oversees the financial transactions of the Council, reviews all bills and financial reports and audits the Council's financial records semi-annually. His emblem, Crossed Key and Sword, indicate this financial authority and is worn on a green ribbon.

Trustee 2 Year

Paul Shashy 770-932-1027 webmaster@kofc12883.com

Trustee 1 Year
	The First Year Trustees oversees the financial transactions of the Council, reviews all bills and financial reports and audits the Council's financial records semi-annually. His emblem, Crossed Key and Sword, indicate this financial authority and is worn on a green ribbon.

Trustee 1 Year

Bob Langstine, PGK 678 225-0783 rjlangstine@juno.com

District Deputy

Districts are composed of several councils in the same geographic region. The District Deputy has general charge of the councils, is responsible for overseeing the Exemplification of the Second Degree, and installs Council Officers. The District Deputy's jewel is a Sextant and Feather with the words "District Deputy" laid across them and suspended from a red ribbon. These symbolizes his role in helping to guide the Councils in his district.

District Deputy

Stan Rapciewicz 770 888-2423 srapp1@adelphia.net

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