Council Officers
2008-2009 Roster

Our Bishop		Bishop Edward J. Slattery Edward James Slattery was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 11, 1940 to William Edward Slattery and Winifred Margaret Brennan. Of their seven children, he was the second child and first boy. After his schooling at Visitation of the BVM Grade School, Edward attended Quigley Preparatory Seminary in Chicago. He then attended St. Mary of the Lake Seminary in Mundelein, Illinois, where he took a Bachelor of Arts degree and later a Masters of Divinity degree. He was ordained a priest on April 26, 1966 for the Archdiocese of Chicago by the late John Cardinal Cody. Father Slattery was assigned as Associate Pastor of St. Jude the Apostle Parish in South Holland, Illinois, where he served from 1966 to 1971. During this time, he obtained a Master's degree from Loyola University. In 1971, he began his service with the Catholic Church Extension Society, a funding agency for the American home missions, with headquarters in Chicago. He was Vice-President from 1971-76 and President from 1976 until 1994. While working at Extension, Father Slattery was appointed Associate Pastor of St. Rose of Lima Parish in 1973. This was an inner-city Hispanic parish on the south side of Chicago. He was named pastor of St. Rose of Lima in 1976 and remained in that position until 1989. Late in 1993, Father Slattery was notified that Pope John Paul II had chosen to name him a bishop. His father William learned this news about his son, but he died before Father Slattery became Bishop Slattery. In Rome, on January 6, 1994 the Holy Father ordained thirteen men as bishops; one of the thirteen was an American. It was Edward J. Slattery, third bishop of Tulsa. Among those present for his ordination as a bishop was his mother, Winifred. Bishop Slattery was installed as third bishop of the Diocese of Tulsa at Holy Family Cathedral on January 12, 1994. By the Grace of God, he continues to serve as shepherd for the People of God in eastern Oklahoma.
Chaplain		Reverend Michael Dodd Michael Alen Dodd was born in Fort Smith Arkansas on April 30, 1973 to Michael Clinton Dodd and Beverly Mary Dodd of Sallisaw, OK. He was the first of four children, and received the Sacrament of Baptism on Pentecost Sunday, June 10, 1973. Michael was educated in the Sallisaw public schools and was graduated from Sallisaw High School in May of 1991. He then attended Northeastern State University in Tahlequah,OK, where his major subject was Music Education. At the age of 18, Michael became a Knight of Columbus in the First Degree as a member of the Sallisaw council. During his Junior year at NSU, while a member of the Tahlequah council, Michael received the Second and Third degrees and shortly after discerned a possible call to the diocesan priesthood. He was then sent to Saint Meinrad College in Indiana, where he received the Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy) degree in 1996. Michael was then sent to the North American College in Rome for major seminary. While in Rome he received the STB degree (Theology) from the Pontifical Gregorian University in 1999, and the JCL degree (Canon Law) from the University of St. Thomas Aquinas in 2001. Michael was ordained a Deacon in 1999, along with his classmates, by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger at the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter's Basilica. He was ordained a Priest in the jubilee year of 2000 by Bishop Edward J. Slattery in Holy Family Cathedral, Tulsa. After finishing canon law studies in 2001, Father Dodd was assigned as Associate Pastor of Holy Family Cathedral, Tulsa, and Associate Master of Ceremonies for Bishop Slattery. While at Holy Family, Father Dodd served as Chaplain for Council 10388 and also had the occasional privilege of celebrating Mass for members of the 138th Fighter Wing of the Oklahoma Air National Guard. He was also appointed to the Tribunal of the Diocese of Tulsa as Judge, then later as Defender of the Bond and Promoter of Justice. In 2004 he was appointed Pastor of St. Anne Church in Broken Arrow, and co-chaplain of Council 6606, while continuing tribunal duties. In 2005 he was also appointed Pastor of All Saints School (pre-K - 8) in Broken Arrow. In 2008, while continuing his parochial and school duties, Father Dodd was appointed Judge in the Interdiocesan Tribunal of Second Instance for the Province of Oklahoma City. He also currently serves as Priest Representative on the Diocesan Personnel Board for Deacons.
Chaplain		Reverend Joe Townsend Biography Not Provided
Grand Knight		Paul Gorniak Paul grew up in Michigan and moved to Oklahoma in 1980. He joined the Knights of Columbus and Council 6606 in 1999 and he made his Fourth Degree in November, 2007 and is a member of the Father Robert Dabroski Assembly in Broken Arrow. Paul has been very active within the council. Over the years, Paul has held the following Council positions: President of the Columbia Club, Vice President of the Columbia Club, Treasurer of the Columbia Club, Member of the First Degree Team, Trustee, Grand Knight, Deputy Grand Knight, Programs Director, Hall Manager, and Chairman of the Council's Anual Horseshoe Tournament the past six years. Over the years, Paul has been a member of the St. Peter and Paul, Madalene, St. Thomas Moore, and the Church of St. Anne. He served as an Altar Boy for many years and was the Youth Representive to the Parish Council. In addition, he was President of the Youth Council for the Greater Detroit Youth Groups while he was in High school. As an adult, Paul has continued his service to the Church, serving as an Usher, Religious Education teacher, parish council member, and the Knights Laison for St. Anne.
Deputy Grand Knight		Bruce Crowley Bruce Crowley has spent his entire life in the Tulsa/Broken Arrow area and belongs to St. Anne’s Parish. Joining the Knight’s of Columbus in 1999 he became very active in many aspects of the council. He was proud to become a Fourth Degree Knight in 2007. Since becoming a Knight Bruce has been a leader in a number of smoked meat fundraiser – as well as representing the 6606 in several State competitions. He has served as Membership Chairman, Chancellor, Bingo, Usher, monthly Breakfast at St. Anne, first Degree Team captain and has helped each year at the Council’s Annual Horseshoe tournament.
Chancellor		Vacant
Advocate		Paul Summers Biography Not Provided
Recorder		Jerry Lafayette Biography Not Provided
Treasurer		Billy Parker Billy graduated from Oklahoma State University with a B.S. degree in Accounting and received his MBA from Oklahoma City University. He joined the Knights of columbus in 2004 as a member of Council 6606. Billy, his wife (Denise), and their two children (Billy III and Sarah Marie) attend the Church of Saint Benedict, where Billy has been active as a member of the Evangelization Committee and the Finance Council. He also made a Cursillo in 2004. In addition to having both of his children attend All Saints School, Billy is also active at All Saints himself, where he has served as President of the Advisory Council and member of the Long Range Planning Committee.
Warden		John Crowley John joined the Knights of Columbus immediately after his 18th birthday in April of 2006 and took his 2nd and 3rd Degrees soon after as a member of Council 6606 in Broken Arrow. In November, 2007, John and his father, Bruce, both made their Fourth Degree. Before becoming a Knight, John actively assisted in many activities of the Knights of Columbus while working alongside his father, Bruce Crowley. Like his father, John is already becoming an active member of the Council and is currently serving as Outside Guard. In addition, John and Bruce took their 4th Degree together in November, 2006 as members of the Father Robert Dabrowski Assembly in Broken Arrow. John belongs to the Church of St. Anne. He began his service to the Church as an Altar Server at the age of nine and still continues to assist with the Alter Server program at St. Anne. John has served the council as inside guard, warden, and squires counselor.
Lecturer		Ken Saveth Ken Saveth joined the Knights in 2005 and received his 2nd & 3rd degrees in 2006 and his 4th degree in November of 2007. Ken belongs to the parish of St. Benedict. Ken tries to play an active role in many of the fund raising activities of the Harry Harper council.
Outside Guard		Joe Thummel Biography Not Provided
Inside Guard		Jim Judge Biography Not Provided
One Year Trustee		William "Bill" Ryan Biography Not Provided
Two Year Trustee		Richard Jagel Biography Not Provided
Three Year Trustee		Salvatore "Sal" Gargiulo Biography Not Provided
Financial Secretary		Larry Markaverich Larry joined the Knights of Columbus in April, 1976, in Shreveport, La., with Marian Council 3779 and immediately went to work in the areas of Membership and Council Activities. Helping to form that council's initial First Degree Team, Larry is still active in First Degree work over 30-years later. In 1977, Larry joined the Fourth Degree Bishop Desmond Assembly in Shreveport, La. Holding most of the council offices, Larry became Grand Knight of Council 3779 in 1983-85. In the 1982-83 fraternal year, under his leadership as the Council Program Director and Deputy Grand Knight, the council won the prestigious award of Number One Council in the Louisiana state jurisdiction. Larry was appointed a District Deputy in the Louisiana jurisdiction in 1987-89 and again in 1992-94. A job transfer to Tulsa in 1994 brought Larry to transfer into Harry L. Harper Council 6606 in November, 1994. In the following elections, Larry was elected Grand Knight of Council 6606 for 1995-97. The council successfully sponsored the State of Oklahoma State Convention in 1996. Later, as Treasurer and then as a Trustee, Larry helped guide the council in paying off the note on our council home on Lynn Lane five years ahead of schedule. In 2001, Larry was instrumental in the formation of the new Father Robert Dabrowski Assembly 2613 in Broken Arrow serving Council 6606 in Broken Arrow, Council 9668 in Tulsa and Council 962 in Muskogee and was elected its first Faithful Navigator. Larry served as a District Deputy under then State Deputy Leroy Weisman in 1999-2001. Another job transfer in 2003 sent Larry to Columbus, Ohio, where he transferred into Pickerington Council 11187 and went to work on that council's First Degree team. He was also instrumental in the formation of another new Forth Degree Assembly, Pope John Paul II Assembly 2900 in Pickerington, Ohio. In 2005, Larry chose early retirement from AEP and he and wife Cindy moved back to Broken Arrow and Council 6606 where his efforts are centered around First Degree work, Council Fundraisers and as the council's Email Information guy. In addition, Larry serves in various Ministries at St. Anne's parish, including that of Usher and Lector.
Immediate Past Grand Knight		James "Jim" Madden James joined the Knights of Columbus in 1976 in Kansas City and transferred to Council 6606 in Broken Arrow in 1994. In 2007, Jim became a member of the Fourth Degree. He has held the following positions within the council: guard, chancellor, recorder, grand knight, and trustee. James belongs to the parish of Saint Benedict and has served as a greeter, usher, member of the men's club, and member of the parish council.
District Deputy		Danny O'Connor Biography Not Provided
Field Agent		Vernon Kramer Biography Not Provided
Program Director		Hilario “Larry” Rubalcaba
Membership Director		Spencer Rich
Council Activities Director		Vacant
Church Directors		Richard Jones & Lance DeMond
Family Life Directors		Bruce McDaniel & Jim Madden
Youth Directors		Jeff Shippers & Billy Parker
Council Squires Chief Counselors		Jeff Guernsey & Vincent LaFayette
Council Public Relations Director		Scott Tulley
Council Retention Chairman		Vacant
Legal Counsel		Scott Tulley
Council Webmaster		Vacant
Council Email Director		Larry Markaverich

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