Knights of Columbus Council Officers Page

Rev. John A. Fleming Council #2533
• 2533 Main Street • Glastonbury, CT, 06033 • •

Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly

Supreme Knight
Patrick E. Kelly

State Deputy
Matthew C. McGrath

Council Officers July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023

		Photo	Name and Contact Information	Officer Duties
Grand Knight			Jim C Wilson PGK Our Lady of Peace Campus East Hartford (860) 633-0742 H e-mail	The grand knight is responsible for the welfare of the council. He presides over council meetings, acts as ex-officio member of all committees, appoints a membership and programming director.
Deputy Grand Knight			OPEN e-mail	The deputy grand knight assists the grand knight with council affairs and fulfills all duties assigned to him by the grand knight.
Chancellor			Bryan Paquette ST. Paul's Campus Glastonbury (860) 328-6434 e-mail	The chancellor assist the grand knight and the deputy grand knight in the execution of their duties and is charged with strengthening the member's interests in council activities. The Chancellor is chairman of the admission committee.
Treasurer			Roberto Mercado ST. Pauls's Campus Glastonbury (773)-905-2722 e-mail	The treasurer is responsible maintaining records of council funds, accounts, and pays all expenses.
Advocate			John Ruggiero FDD, PGK St. Paul's Campus Glastonbury (860) 633-3126 H (860) 918-1822 C e-mail	The advocate is the legal representative of the council and serves as the council'c attorney at trial and investigations of any interest to the council.
Recorder			David J. Wetmore, PGK ST. Bernard's Campus Rockville (860) 995-9277 C e-mail	The recorder is responsible for maintaining a true record of all actions of the council and it's correspondence.
Warden			OPEN e-mail	The warden is responsible for council property and degree paraphernalia. He is also responsible for setting up the council chambers for meetings and ceremonial work.
Inside Guard			OPEN e-mail	The inside guard makes sure that all membership cards are current.
Outside Guard			Ron Stocker ST. Christopher Campus East Hartford (860) 568-4817 H	The outside guard tends to the outer door admitting visitors and members.
Trustee, 3-Years			James T Wilson ST. Pauls Campus Glastonbury (203) 889-1173 e-mail	The trustees oversee the work of the financial secretary and treasurer, and with the deputy grand knight serve on the council's retention committee.
Trustee, 2-Years			Sig Sapinski ST. Paul's Campus Glastonbury (860) 633-7101 e-mail	The trustees oversee the work of the financial secretary and treasurer, and with the deputy grand knight serve on the council's retention committee.
Trustee, 1-Year			Bob Sylvester Our Lady of Peace Campus East Hartford e-mail	The trustees oversee the work of the financial secretary and treasurer, and with the deputy grand knight serve on the council's retention committee.
Chaplain				The chaplain is the spiritual advisor of the council.
Financial Secretary			Tom Remiszewski ST. Pauls's Campus Glastonbury (860) 657-8656 e-mail	The financial secretary is appointed by the supreme knight. His responsibilities to maintain all financial and membership records. He collects and receives all moneys from all sources.
Lecturer			OPEN	The lecturer is appointed by the grand knight to provide both educational and entertaining programs to the council.
District Deputy			James T Wilson ST. Paul's Campus Glastonbury (203) 889-1173	The district deputy is the representative of the supreme knight and the state deputy and is responsible for the supervision, growth and expansion, and general care and well-being of the council.
Insurance Agent			For Service on your Insurance Policy Contact our agent The Ruffo Agency John A. Ruffo 147 Durham RD STE 12A #SE, Madison, CT 06443-2675 Tel. 860-866-8712	The insurance agent is a well-trained professional who knows how to determine the needs for this important fraternal benefit to qualified members and their families. He is also there to assist in membership recruitment and new council development.