Officers

Council Officers: 2008 - 2009

  • Michael Bryscan, Grand Knight
  • Dan Minarik, Deputy Grand Knight
  • Fred Sturgeon, Financial Secretary
  • Chris Ybarra, Chancellor
  • Dick VanSpankeren, Recorder
  • Rich Wojtowicz, Treasurer
  • Dennis Delaney, Advocate
  • Mike McEvoy, Warden
  • Ray Neihengen, Trustee - 3rd Year
  • James Wroble, Trustee - 2nd Year
  • Ted Gressick, Trustee - 1st Year
  • John Walker, Lecturer
  • Manny Henson, Inside Guard
  • Loc Vu, Inside Guard
  • John Krajewski, Outside Guard
  • Joe Tarlos, Outside Guard
  • Rev. Michael F. McMahon, Chaplain

Our Past Grand Knights

The members of Our Lady of the Grove Council 13448 would like to extend our sincere thanks to the following individuals who have led our council since it's charter was granted on January 20, 2004. Without their hard work and dedication our council's growth would not have been possible.

  • 2007/08 - Ray Neihengen
  • 2006/07 - James Wroble
  • 2005/06 - Michael J. Williams
  • 2004/05 - Ted Gressick

Officer Designations

  • Grand Knight

    As chief officer, the Grand Knight is responsible for the overall welfare of his council. As leader of the council he is also responsible for observing the laws of the order of his council and to insure that these laws are followed by all.

  • Deputy Grand Knight

    As second in command, the Deputy Grand Knight assists the Grand Knight in all council affairs and assumes the leadership role if the Grand Knight is absent.

  • Chancellor

    As third in command, the Chancellor assumes the lead role if both the Grand Knight and Deputy Grand Knight are absent. He is also responsible for building member interest in council activities.

  • Chaplain

    As spiritual advisor of the council, the Chaplain leads the group in prayer and thoughtful reflection. He also serves as an advisor to members as they develop and implement activities.

  • Recorder

    The recorder is responsible for keeping a true and accurate record of all doings of the council and for handling all correspondence for the council.

  • Financial Secretary

    Responsible for keeping accurate financial and membership records for the council and for ordering supplies from the Supreme Council.

  • Treasurer

    Handles all monetary transactions for the council including the issuance of all checks drawn on council funds.

  • Advocate

    Legal representative for the council. Responsible for any revisions made to the by-laws of the council.

  • Warden

    Responsible for supervising and maintaining council property and for setting up council chambers for meetings and degree ceremonies.

  • Lecturer

    The lecturer is appointed by the Grand Knight to look after the Good of the Order and to provide suitable educational and entertaining programs for the council.

  • Guards

    The Inside and Outside Guards make sure that every person entering council chambers has a current, paid-up membership card. They are also responsible for general chamber security.

  • Trustees: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Year

    The board of trustees consists of the Grand Knight and 3 members. Trustees supervise all financial business for the council, perform the semi-annual audit of the Financial Secretary's books and oversee the work of the Financial Secretary and Treasurer.

  • District Deputy

    The District Deputy is our Council Liason to the Illinois State Council.