Knights Election Central 2024
CANDIDATES FOR 2024 ELECTION
Western States District - Knights of Peter Claver
Darrell Dickerson
Candidate For:
WSDC District Deputy
I come forward to nominate Brother Darrell Dickerson who has demonstrated leadership, exemplary skills, and vision. An active member of St. Francis of Assisi Council No. 155 in East Palo Alto, California. Where he has held offices in his Council as Grand Knight, Deputy Grand Knight, Recording Secretary, and Jr. Knight Commander. He has been appointed as Area Commander, Area Deputy for the Bay Area and the first Supreme Scribe on the Supreme General Assembly Board. Brother Dickerson has served as the President as Northern California Inter-Councils and Courts and is the current WSD District Deputy. A Claver for over 32 years, he has gained an abundance of knowledge about the Knights of Peter Claver through many mentors in our Noble Order. As an experienced Deputy of Western States District, he will continue to bring all his expertise, abilities, and talents to the office of WSD Deputy. I ask for your support and vote for Brother Darrell Dickerson as Western States District Deputy!
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Greg Warner, Sr.
Candidate For:
WSDC President
I rise to the occasion to nominate Brother Greg Warner who has demonstrated leadership, vision and a commitment to this Noble Order and Organization and to the WSDC. An active member of Transfiguration Cn. # 220 Los Angeles, California as a Charter Member. He is currently the Financial Secretary of Cn. 220, he has held offices in his Council as Grand Knight, and Deputy Grand Knight. The Recording Secretary of the WSDC Men’s division, and Jr. Knight Commander he also served as WSDC Junior Knight Director. He has been appointed as Area Deputy, Currently Serves as Supreme Scribe on the Supreme General Assembly Board. Brother Warner is Past President of CCC, (Coordinating Council and Courts) has served as member of the PCAP (Peter Claver Awards Program). Past District Deputy WSD. A Claver for over 40 years, he has gained an abundance of knowledge about the Knights of Peter Claver. Though he has mentored many Knights who have risen to other leadership roles in our Noble Order, all of us have had the opportunity and privilege to work directly with him. As an experienced President I know he will continue to bring all his expertise, abilities, and talents that he’s demonstrated thus far. I ask for your support and vote for Brother Gregory Warner Sr. as President of the Wester States District Conference.
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Maurice Harper
Candidate For:
WSDC Vice President
Brother Maurice Harper leads Council 127 and Grand Assembly 15 with dignity, humility, and compassion. He provides gifts of time, talent, and treasure to his Church, Clergy, Community, and fellow man. Brother Harper, by virtue of being the current Co-Chairman of WSDC Hospitality Committee, has proven very capable of executing the Vice Presidential duties defined in our By-Laws, and also stepping in to perform duties of Conference President when needed!
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Leonard Pete
Candidate For:
WSDC Recording Secretary
I hereby nominate Bro. Leonard Pete for the position of WSDC Recording Secretary. Bro. Pete has been and outstanding member of the Knights of Peter Claver, St. Benedict Parish and Oakland's community for many years. He is a former Recording Secretary for Fr. Jay Matthews Council #336 and is the current Grand Knight and most recent recipient of the WSDC Grand Knight of the Year Award for 2023. He is currently Co-Chair of the Technology Committee and most recently Co-Chair of the Emerging Leaders. He is the Music Director at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Oakland, he is a Member and former Recording Secretary of the Pastoral Council, he is a Planning Member of the Liturgy Committee, and the list goes on.
Bro. Pete is a true Knight and is always willing and able to lend a helping hand wherever needed. He is always giving of his time, talent and treasure to Claver and I hope that you cast your vote for the next WSDC Recording Secretary,
Bro. Leonard D. Pete.
L. Rob Robinson
Candidate For:
WSDC Financial Secretary
Bro. Robinson has been a pillar in his community of San Francisco, CA and a leader in his Council 296. He's their musical director and financial Secretary of NCICC for the past 4 years. I rise to the occasion to nominate this Brother.
Joseph Dumas
Candidate For:
WSDC Treasurer
I hereby nominate Brother Joseph A. Dumas for the position of WSDC Knights Treasurer. Brother Dumas has demonstrated by current performance that he is very capable of continuing in the Office of Knights Treasurer.
Lelton Gibson
Candidate For:
WSDC Jr. Knight Director
Brother Lelton Gibson is a model for young men. He is a strong family man and a outstanding member oif his church and the wider community. He has vast experience dealing with young people and a connection to a variety of community resources. I know and trust his judgement and have seen the impact he has made and is presently making on young people. Lelton without question is a brother suited for the task of directing our youth.
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Nomination Statement
My name is Brother Lelton GIbson, Currently the Junior Knight Commander for Council 127. I am honored to be nominated and would like to see our Junior Knight Division grow. I know we can guide our young Roman Catholic African Americans boys and girls to become dedicated servants of God, our Church and our communities. While instilling in them the education, skills and confidence to embrace all the opportunities this world and our organization can offer.
Reginald Reese
Candidate For:
WSDC Area Representative #2
(Sacramento, CA)
Bro. Reginal Reese is a member of Cn. # 296 in San Francisco, CA. He's been a great addition to our Knights men's Board he's always engaged in our meeting and does his diligence when ask to take on more of a leadership role. He's consistently support's our board members in taking on a new task every year, he's the past Raffle committee co-chair and currently working with the president on special assignments. He brings all of his expertise as a law Enforcment Officer and member of the archbishop's pastoral team. I rise to nominate Bro. Reese.
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Marvin Millet
Candidate For:
WSDC Area Representative #3
(Bay Area: Oakland|San Francisco, CA)
Bro. Millett is a pillar in the Oakland Community. He followed his Father's footsteps and became a Knight; his roots are planted deep in Oakland and St. Benedict's community and parish. Bro. Millett has always presented himself and a man of distinction and a true Knight. He is currently a member of the Time and Place committee for the WSDC and has performed his duties with utmost diligence. He's a brother that you can be trusted to always do the right thing he's steadfast on his decisions and will not compromise the integrity of his belief. I support Bro. Millett. I hope you cast your vote for the next Oakland/San Francisco Representative Bro. Marvin Millett.
William Lewis, Jr.
Candidate For:
WSDC Area Representative #5
(Las Vegas, NV)
Grand Knight William Lewis JR. is hereby nominated to represent Area V/Nevada. Brother Lewis works diligently for his Council, Court 358, and the Juniors Division. William Lewis Jr. is highly visible in St James Church, and the Archdiocese of Las Vegas, Nevada. This nomination is backed by the endorsement of Pastor Binoy Lucka and Archbishop George Leo Thomas!