Council 2785 Officers and Organization (2024-2025)

Welcome to the Council 2785 Officers and Organization page for the 2024-2025 term. Below, you'll find a list of our current officers and directors, along with detailed descriptions of their duties and functions. We also provide information about our nonprofit status and a link to our local Knights insurance agent.

Officers (2024-2025)

• Chaplain: Fr. Salvador "Chava" Ramirez
• Grand Knight (GK): Edgar R. Martinez
• Deputy Grand Knight (DGK): John Munoz
• Chancellor: Trinidad Calderon
• Financial Secretary (FS): Robert G. Martinez
• Treasurer: Arnold Cortez
• Recorder: Ramon Garcia
• Advocate: David Rodriguez
• Warden: Phil Guerrero
• Inside Guard: Jose Gomez
• Outside Guard: David Sanchez
• 1st Year Trustee: Edward Martinez
• 2nd Year Trustee: J. Angel Rodriguez Jr.
• 3rd Year Trustee: Cresencio Galvan
• Lecturer: Guadalupe Barrientos

Directors (2024-2025)

• Membership: Roberto G. Martinez
• Programs: Jesus Landeros
• Faith Programs: Trinidad Calderon
• Family Programs: Juan Munoz
• Community Programs: Patricio Ybarra
• Life Programs: Carlos Perez

Descriptions of Officer and Director Positions

Understanding the duties and functions of our council officers and directors is essential for both existing and prospective members. Below are brief explanations of each position.

Officer Positions (Elected Annually Each Fraternal Year)

• Grand Knight (GK): The chief executive officer of the Council, responsible for all aspects of Council operations. Presides over Council meetings and is an ex-officio member of all committees. The GK and FS have sign-in access to the Member Management database on the supreme website. The GK can establish additional committees and has a communications team to handle newsletters, social media, and printed materials.
• Deputy Grand Knight (DGK): Acts on behalf of the GK in his absence and is usually appointed as the Program Director.
• Chancellor: The third-ranking Council officer, overseeing record retention and inventory of Council equipment.
• Recorder: Keeps the minutes of Council meetings, conducts correspondence as directed by the GK, and maintains historic documents. Presides at Council meetings in the absence of the GK or DGK.
• Treasurer: Manages all funds, maintains the Council checkbook, and makes disbursements upon receipt of payment orders from the FS.
• Advocate: Acts as Council parliamentarian, resolving procedural matters and being well-versed in the supreme Laws of the Order and local bylaws.
• Warden: Ensures all members at meetings possess a current membership card, manages Council property, and oversees meeting space setup. Directs the activities of the inside and outside guards.
• Inside and Outside Guards: Responsible for the security of Council meetings and assisting the Warden.
• Trustees: Along with the GK, constitute the board of directors of the Council. Trustees serve staggered three-year terms and co-chair admission and retention committees. Conduct semiannual audits forwarded to the supreme council.

Appointed Council Positions

• Chaplain: Provides spiritual guidance. The appointment must be approved by the local bishop, typically the parish pastor.
• Financial Secretary (FS): Appointed for a three-year term by the Supreme Knight upon recommendation of the GK and Trustees. Manages tax and accounting records, collects dues, issues membership cards, and maintains the online membership roster.
• Lecturer: Appointed by the GK, responsible for providing hospitality and presentations at Council meetings.

Director and Chairmanship Positions

• Membership Director: Oversees the admission process, efforts to retain inactive members, and promotion of Knight insurance programs.
• Programs Director: Coordinates the four Service Program Directors. The DGK usually fills this position, but any member can be appointed.

Service Programs

Each council can create unique programs within the four service areas. Here are examples of programs suggested by the supreme office:

1. Faith Director Programs
o Spiritual development
o Vocation support
o Rosary programs
2. Family Director Programs
o Food for Families
o Keep Christ in Christmas
o Family of the Month/Year
3. Community Director Programs
o Coats for Kids
o Habitat for Humanity
o Wheelchair Mission
4. Life Director Programs
o March for Life
o Special Olympics
o Ultrasound program

Our council operates events like Lent Friday Dinners, Advent Wreath Event under the Family Director, and quarterly Adopt-A-Road cleanup under the Community Director.

Description of the Knights of Columbus (K of C) Tax Status

The Knights of Columbus Supreme Council is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization classified as a 501(c)(8) fraternal benefit organization. While we are a nonprofit, we are not a qualified charitable organization for tax-deductible contributions. However, the Columbian Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, can receive charitable contributions on behalf of councils.

Each subsidiary council, including ours, must have a federal and state tax identification number and file nonprofit tax returns annually.

Notes on Knights of Columbus Insurance Programs

The K of C is a fraternal benefit organization due to its member insurance program. The Knights have over $100 billion in life insurance policies in force, recognized as one of the largest and best-managed insurance companies in North America. Almost 550,000 Knights hold insurance policies.

For more information, contact our Field Agent Sir Knight:
• Eric Anzaldua
• Email: Eric.Anzaldua@KofC.org
• Phone: (956) 454-2611

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