Knights of Columbus Council 6342
Our Officiers
Our Chaplain - Fr Cosme de la Pena
The Chaplain provides spiritual guidance to the Council.
Our Grand Knight - Thomas Kohler
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.
Our Deputy Grand Knight - Bob Senese
The Deputy Grand Knight acts on behalf of the Grand Knight in his absence and also serves as General Programs Director of the Council. 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.
Our Chancellor - Charles Lott
The Chancellor is the third ranking Council Officer. He is in charge of Vocations and indoctrinating new members into Council activities. 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.
Our Financial Secretary- Frank Weir
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 record keeper – one who writes letters, documents, etc.
Our Treasurer- Chris Seher
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
Our Warden - Paul Cawley
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.
Our Recorder - Jules Riley
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. Crossed Quills hung from a white over yellow ribbon are symbolic of his responsibilities for letter and document (records) writing and preservation.
Our Advocate - Charles Messina
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.
Our Trustees - 1. Phil Pfaffman / 2. Louis Bonelli / 3. Robert Luke
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. Their emblems, Crossed Key and Sword indicate this financial authority and are worn on green ribbons.
Our Inside Guard - Dominick Centrone
The Inside Guard is charged with the security of the Council Chamber and assist the Warden in meeting the duties of his Office. Their emblems, Crossed Key and Axe hung from a white ribbon, represent their power as sentries at the door.
Our Outside Guard - William Johnson
The Outside Guard is charged with the security of the Council Chamber and assist the Warden in meeting the duties of his Office. Their emblems, Crossed Key and Axe hung from a white ribbon, represent their power as sentries at the door.
Appointed Positions
Our Lecturer - Jesus DeArmas
The Lecturer provides educational and entertaining programs for the council
Our Program Director - Bob Senese
The Program Director is in charge of planning and conducting all Council service programs. Oversees the five Program Service program areas: Church, Community, Council, Family and Youth. For the past few years the Deputy Grand Knight has held this position, however many councils separate the two.
Service Program Directors
Our Faith Director - Michael Doucette
The Faith Director oversees and develops council spiritual activities (All Knight Adoration, Living Rosary, Keep Christ in Christmas Campaign, etc.).
Our Community Director - John DeMarco
The Community Director oversees and develops council programs supporting the community (South Jersey Field of Dreams, Mentally Challenged Citizens, blood drive, etc.)
Our Council Activities -
The Council Activities oversees and develops programs supporting the council (Newsletter, Memorial Mass, council socials, etc.).
Our Family Director - Jerry Thompson
The Family Director oversees and develops programs supporting the council’s family activities (family picnic, Social Dinner/Dance, etc.).
Our Life Director - Peter Regenye
The Life Director oversees and develops programs supporting youth (altar server appreciation, Free Throw Competition, Spelling Bee, etc.).
Our Membership Director - Robert Sanchez
The Membership Director is in charge of all membership related activities. Involved with recruiting and interviewing new members and managing the flow of all new members through the three degrees.