Council of Knights

Jeffrey Barnes

Declared Knight by this Council. Received the accolade of Knighthood on October 28, 2011.

Jeff serves his community in Alabama as an emergency responder long committed to this fellowship and to chivalry, and did extraordinary service during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, thus earning his title in the field. He started Chivalry-Now's Facebook pages through which the fellowship communicates and performs outreach.

Outstanding service during Hurricane Irene, 2011

 
"Faithful to the Quest
The Courage of one can change the destiny of many."

Nicholas Bettis

Declared Knight by this Council. Received the accolade of Knighthood on December 8, 2013.

Nick studies Western Sword Fighting in Colorado. He actively promotes CN through school workshops and medieval fairs.

 "Ostendo non ostento" (I show, not Boast)

Clifford Brunetti

Declared Knight by this Council. Received the accolade of Knighthood on October 27, 2015.

Cliff is a Jujitsu master who lives in Florida, He sponsors a "Defensor Team" class for young people, through which he teaches self-defense and lectures his students on the 12 Trusts. It is hoped that this will serve as a model for further groups that seek to do outreach for Chivalry-Now .

He also started and administers the Friends of the Fraternal Ordder of the Golden Owl.

Summary of Defensor Team

Steven Forgette

Steven has performed volunteer work through the Knights of Columbus for over 25 years and achieved the rank of District Marshal.

Steven Harris

Declared Knight by this Council. Received the accolade of Knighthood on June 21, 2014.

Steven works as an analytical biochemist in Massachusetts, and is a member of the Knights of Columbus and recipient of the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (2001). Graduate of Virginia Military Institute. Designed CN's Star of Arete'.

 "Areté was a core Ancient Greek virtue – it was the excellenceborn from seeking to fulfill purpose, realize possibilities, and expend every last drop of potential and ability."

Dean Jacques

Author of Chivalry-Now, the Code of Male Ethics, and The Deeper Quest. Also maintains the Chivalry-Now web site,

"I never knew how empty was my life, until it was filled."

Rick Kasparek

Declared Knight by this Council. Received the accolade of Knighthood on May 19, 2014.

Rick designed and internationally registered the CN coat-of-arms back in 2012. He is a US Navy veteran and a staunch advocate of Christian Chivalry. He is the author Knight of the Grail Code.

 "Honorus Causa" (for the sake of honor)

Christine Leddon

Declared Knight by this Council on September 23, 2019.

She, along with her husband, has run the Chivalry for Children Program for many years (impacting hundreds of families), is well-versed in chivalry and belongs to several related organizations.

Tobias Neal

Declared Knight by this Council. Received the accolade of Knighthood on October 26, 2013.

Toby has strong experience in the military, as a shooting instructor, a physical fitness coach and in buiness.

"Past and future are dreams; now is a reality. All things are now; all power, all possibility, all action is now.To live in thoughts of what you might have done, or in dreams of what you mean to do, this is folly." — James Allen

Chistopher Warren

Declared Knight by this Council. Received the accolade of Knighthood on February 17, 2014.

Chris presently serves in the U.S. Navy as a helicopter tactical crewman and rescue swimmer, stationed in Florida, and is a skilled martial artist. He is also an adult volunteer/Officer in the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps, a Navy and Marine Corps sponsored youth program.

Dissertation

 "Semper Invictus Maneo"

The Council of Knights of the IFCN was formed on March 31, 2007.

The outdoor chapel, for Knightings
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