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Installation for Columbian Year 2023-2024

The Grand Knight (GK) is the top ranking officer of the Council. He oversees all Council's activities. His duties include presiding over meetings, countersigning orders and checks, reading vouchers and notices. His jewel is an Anchor which is indicative of Admiral Christopher Columbus and has also been a variant form of the Cross for centuries

Grand Knight: 
Fernando Niño

 The Advocate is the Chief Legal Officer for the Council as is elected by the members of the Council. His jewel consists of a Scroll and Sword suspended from a yellow ribbon. The Scroll represents the legal literature and law and the Sword represents his authority to enforce those Laws.

Advocate:
Rick Verdugo

The Deputy Grand Knight (DGK) is second ranking officer of the Council. He presides in the absence of the Grand Knight. His jewel is the "Compass of Virtue" with the four main points representing Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. The 32 points around the outside of the compass represent the virtues which a man can possess and is an important tool in navigation.

Deputy Grand Knight:
Wade Wilhem

Warden:
Rick Goldcamp
The Chancellor is the third highest ranking officer. The Chancellor shall assist the GK and DGK in the performance of their duties and shall take charge during the incapacity of both. He shall exercise a special interest in new members and members who are sick or in distress. His jewel is the Skull and Crossed Bones on the Isabella Cross. The Crossed Bones remind us of our immortality.

Chancellor: 
Raul Romero

 The Inside and Outside Guards each have the same symbol for their jewel. They are in charge of security at the meetings and are to assist the Warden as needed. The jewel for the Guards consist of Crossed Axes and Key, representing their authority as sentries at the door, and are suspended from a white ribbon. Inside Guards: 
Duane Cochran
Herminio DeGuia
The Chancellor is the third highest ranking officer. The Chancellor shall assist the GK and DGK in the performance of their duties and shall take charge during the incapacity of both. He shall exercise a special interest in new members and members who are sick or in distress. His jewel is the Skull and Crossed Bones on the Isabella Cross. The Crossed Bones remind us of our immortality.

Recorder:
Ramon De La Cruz

The Inside and Outside Guards each have the same symbol for their jewel. They are in charge of security at the meetings and are to assist the Warden as needed. The jewel for the Guards consist of Crossed Axes and Key, representing their authority as sentries at the door, and are suspended from a white ribbon. Outside Guard: 
 Carlos Ibanez
The Financial Secretary handles financial transaction record keeping. This includes issuing and collecting bills, issuing membership cards, etc. The Financial Secretary is appointed by the Supreme Knight and is compensated in a manner approved by the Board of Directors. His jewel is the Quill Pen (record-keeper) and the Key (money, safe-keeping, and secrecy) crossed.

Financial Secretary:
Jimmy Maniquis

 There are up to three Trustees in each Council, titled as 1 Year Trustee, 2 Year Trustee, and 3 Year Trustee. They oversee the financial transactions of the Council, review all bills and financial reports and audit the Council's financial records semi-annually. Their jewel is the Crossed Key and Sword, which represents their financial authority.
1 Year Trustee:
Jon Vance,
Past Grand Knight

Treasurer:
Ralph Paige

 There are up to three Trustees in each Council, titled as 1 Year Trustee, 2 Year Trustee, and 3 Year Trustee. They oversee the financial transactions of the Council, review all bills and financial reports and audit the Council's financial records semi-annually. Their jewel is the Crossed Key and Sword, which represents their financial authority. 2 Year Trustee:
Ron Somera, Past Lecturer
The Lecturer is responsible for the entertainment at the Knights of Columbus meetings and functions. He is selected by the Grand Knight on an annual basis. His jewel consists of the Scroll over the Lyre suspended from a white over blue ribbon. The Scroll and Lyre represent Literature and Music.

Lecturer:
Francisco Perez

 There are up to three Trustees in each Council, titled as 1 Year Trustee, 2 Year Trustee, and 3 Year Trustee. They oversee the financial transactions of the Council, review all bills and financial reports and audit the Council's financial records semi-annually. Their jewel is the Crossed Key and Sword, which represents their financial authority.

3 Year Trustee:
Carlos Normandia,
Past Grand Knight