Council Officers
Chaplain
Bernard Stancati
Biography
Dr. Bernard Stancati, or Uncle Bro Ben, is the council’s Recorder, and backup Lecturer. Additionally, he is the Warden on the First Degree Team. Other parish ministries include Usher, Cantor for the 5pm Saturday Mass, and the Pax Music Ministry – adult choir. Along with KOC related activities he has volunteered his time in other Parish and Diocese related events. He may be reached at 303.814.1447; 303.517.4134; or at bernardstancati@gmail.com.
Additional qualifications and areas of noteworthy accomplishments are as follows: Ben is Security Plus certified and has his own web page, ‘The Scholar’s Corner Cafe’ at http://www.bernardstancati.com. Uncle Ben is also a published author, four works. He is a retired active duty Veteran, over 20 years of service in the US Air Force. He was a government contractor for seven years, serving NORAD, USSPACEOM, Army Space Command, and NORTHCOM. He taught over 8 years as an Adjunct Professor at Colorado Technical University, Webster University, and Regis University. Presently he is Senior Vice Commander, second-in-command, of the Highlands Ranch American Legion Post 1260. In addition to singing in the Pax Christi Adult Choir, he is a member of the 5280+ Encore Chorale, a 55+ adult community choir. From an academic perspective Ben is a Member Emeritus with the Academy of Management and is an honorary member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
Grand Knight
The grand knight is responsible for the overall welfare of the council. Elected annually by the council membership, the grand knight must provide thoughtful and inspired leadership to the council officers, the Service Program directors, chairmen and members of the council.
Deputy Grand Knight
The deputy grand knight is the second in command in the local council. He is also elected annually, assists the grand knight in the operation of council affairs and is responsible for any duties assigned to him by the grand knight. In the absence of the grand knight, the deputy grand knight presides at council meetings and functions as the grand knight would. The deputy grand knight is a member of the Advisory Board charged with general supervision of a Columbian Squires circle sponsored by his council. It is suggested that the deputy grand knight and the board of trustees serve on the council’s retention committee.
Chancellor
The chancellor is elected annually to serve the council in a variety of ways. Primarily, he assists the grand knight and deputy grand knight in the execution of their duties and takes charge of the council during the incapacity or extended absence of both.
Warden
The warden is responsible for supervising and maintaining all council property, except that which belongs to the financial secretary.
He sets up the council chambers for meetings and degrees and appoints and supervises guards for ceremonial exemplifications. The warden should also oversee the inside and outside guards and make sure they are fulfilling the duties assigned to them.
Financial Secretary
Treasurer
Recorder
Lecturer
Advocate
Inside Guard
Outside Guard
Trustee
Program Directors
Faith
Community
Family
Pro-Life
Membership