Knights of Columbus

The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men's fraternal benefit society that was formed to render financial aid to members and their families. Mutual aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled and needy members and their families. Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works.

The history of the Order shows how the foresight of Father Michael J. McGivney, whose cause for sainthood is being investigated by the Vatican, brought about what has become the world's foremost Catholic fraternal benefit society. The Order has helped families obtain economic security and stability through its life insurance, annuity and long-term care programs, and has contributed time and energy worldwide to service in communities.

The Knights of Columbus has grown from several members in one council to more than 12,000 councils and 1.7 million members throughout the United States, Canada, the Philippines, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Panama, the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, Guatemala, Guam and Saipan.

Council 10877 Officers July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008
Office	Responsibility	Name
Grand Knight	Responsible for overall Council welfare	Jim McKain
Chaplain	Spiritual advisor to the Council, appointed by Supreme Council	Father Frank O'Hare
Deputy Grand Knight	Second in command, assists Grand Knight	Mike Carman
Chancellor	Third in command, assists Grand Knight/Deputy Grand Knight	Rick Dube
Recorder	Keeps true record of business and correspondence	Tom Atkins
Financial Secretary	Three-year term appointed by the Supreme Council. Collects and receives all moneys due the Council. Keeps membership accounts and financial records.	Kevin Conley
Treasurer	In charge of handling all Council funds	Bill Kurkul
Advocate	Legal representative of the Council	Ken McPartland
Warden	Maintains all Council property. Sets up furniture and furnishings for all Council meetings, ceremonies, etc.	Joe Tornatore
Inside Guard	Attends inner door of Council. Assists Warden in setting up for Council meetings, ceremonies, etc.	Mugsy McGaffigan
Outside Guard	Attends outer door of Council. Assists Warden in setting up for council meetings, ceremonies, etc.	Mike Gravallese
Three Year Trustee	Supervision of all financial business	John Perigaut
Two Year Trustee	Supervision of all financial business	Rob Enos
One Year Trustee	Supervision of all financial business	Everett Belisle