The Exalted Ruler, Leading Knight, Loyal Knight and Lecturing Knight are “Chair Officers” and are members of the House Committee. Ideally, the Knight positions are rotated through the chairs in their respective order and become Exalted Ruler. In addition, the Knights perform any duties appointed to them or that is specified in the Laws of the Order or Lodge By Laws.
Caroline Bradwell
Exalted Ruler
The “President.” He/she is the Executive Officer of the Lodge and enforces required duties.
Annie Neil
Esteemed Leading Knight
“1st Vice-President.” Assists the Exalted Ruler in the performance of his/her duties.
Stephen Hansen
Esteemed Loyal Knight
“2nd Vice President.” Second in command in the absence of the Exalted Ruler.
Brian Buffington
Esteemed Lecturing Knight
“3rd Vice President.” Third in command in the absence of the Exalted Ruler.
Benito Tijerina
Esquire
Stationed to the right of the Exalted Ruler he/she prepares candidates for initiation, and introduces visitors.
Diana Gauthier-Reid
Chaplain
Stationed to the left of the Exalted Ruler during Lodge meetings, he/she recites the opening and closing prayers.
Rene Radillo
Inner Guard
Positioned at the inner door during Lodge meetings, the Inner Guard allows only those qualified to enter.
Jorge Delgado
Tiler
Stationed at the door of the Lodge at all meetings, he/she permits no person to enter without permission from Exalted Ruler.
The Chaplain, Esquire, Inner Guard and Tiler are appointed by the Exalted Ruler. All other positions are elected. All officers perform other duties as appointed or as required by the Laws of the Order or Lodge By Laws.
Dan DeHetre
Electrician
Oversees the electrical needs of the lodge in regards to ceremonial lighting for lodge meetings and initiations.
Rosemary Hegedas
Secretary
Records minutes, maintains accounts, handles all correspondence, prepares membership cards.
Carol Bartles
Treasurer
Receives all monies from the Secretary, pays approved bills, maintains record of receipts, and signs all checks.
The House Committee is made up of the Chair Officers (ER, Leading, Loyal and Lecturing Knights) and the 5 Trustees. The House Committee controls the bar and social quarters of the Lodge. All decisions and actions of the House Committee are subject to the control and direction of the Lodge and its members by discussions and vote at Lodge meetings. The Exalted Ruler is the chairman of the House Committee.
The Lodge Trustees control the funds and property of the Lodge and hold regular monthly meetings, keep a record of all investments and purchase all Lodge supplies, provide for an Accident Prevention Program and present an annual Lodge budget.