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Knights council installs officers

Knights council installs officers
Knights of Columbus members Erasmo Camarillo, left, received the Family of the Year award on behalf of his family; Richard Burleigh was named Grand Knight; and Mike Turchi was named Knight of the Year. (Special to The Commercial)

Knights of Columbus, Council #1153 of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pine Bluff, recently held the installation of new officers for 2024, according to a news release.

Greg Mattics, District Deputy, conducted the ceremony, assisted by Richard Burleigh.

The following officers were installed: Grand Knight — Burleigh; Deputy Grand Knight — Adam Smith; Chancellor — David Smith; Financial Secretary — Leonard Zell; Warden — Chris Coody; Recorder — David Henning; Treasurer — Mattics; Advocate — Jack Culpepper; Trustees — Gordon Reese, Mike Turchi, Tim Boutwell; Lecturer — Garry Boccarossa; Inside Guard — William Hopan; and Outside Guard — Erasmo Camarillo.

Presentations were made following the installation of officers. Turchi was awarded Knight of the Year. Family of the Year was awarded to the Erasmo Camarillo family.

The Knights and their guests had pizza and desserts following the ceremony.