John Roach Council 10031 Officers and Board Members

Grand Knight

Dan Smith

The grand knight is the highest ranking officer of his council and is responsible for its welfare.  He presides over council meetings, acts as an ex-office member of all committees, appoints program and membership directors, convenes monthly officer meetings, and ensures all necessary reports are submitted to the state and Supreme Council.  He is also responsible for approving all expenses and issuing warrants for their payment.   Moreover, the grand knight is responsible for ensuring council membership and programming for the growth of his council and the involvement of all its members.

Deputy Grand Knight

The deputy grand knight is second in command, assisting the grand knight with the operation of the council and any other duties assigned to him.  In the absence of the grand knight he presides at council meetings.  Additionally he serves as chairman of the council’s retention committee and sits on the Advisory Board in charge of overseeing the council's sponsored Columbian Squires circle. 

Financial Secretary

Ryan Pass

Upon recommendation of the council the financial secretary is appointed to a three-year term by the supreme knight.  He is responsible for maintaining all financial and membership records.  He collects and receives all moneys from all sources.  He is responsible for handling supply orders for the council, officers, and members; and files the Report of Officers.   Additionally, he is responsible for billing and collecting member dues and submitting all membership transactions to the Supreme Council.   The financial secretary must be bonded. 

Chancellor

Joe Fernandes

Chancellor assists the grand knight and deputy grand knight in their duties and oversees the council in their absence.  He is the chairman of the Membership and Admissions Committee.  He has the duty of strengthening the members’ interest in council activities.    

 Joe has been a member of the parish since 1998. He lives in Chanhassen with his wife Kelly and 2 sons both attending college in Minnesota.

Lecturer

Tom Kuenzli

The lecturer is appointed by the grand knight and is responsible for providing suitable educational and entertaining programs for council meetings.  He is responsible for the "Good of the Order" portion of the council meetings.  He must be knowledgeable and aware of all council programing.

Advocate 

Doug Allen

The advocate is the legal representative of the council and acts as parliamentarian for the council. He is like an attorney and when needed, will seek legal assistance from the state advocate on behalf of the council.  While he does not need to be a member of the legal profession he should be familiar with council by-laws, the Order's Charter. Constitution and Laws, methods of conducting a Council Meeting, and Robert's Rules of Order.