Business Meeting Minutes June 20, 2018 Knights of Columbus 12017
Grand Knight Jeff Godshall called the meeting to order. The Warden reported all had membership card and rosary. The opening prayer was led by brother Deacon Watford and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
There were two visitors to our meeting which were both knights in the process of transferring to our council: Rob Fisher and John Clyatt.
Roll Call of Officers (see end of minutes for list of next fraternal year officers)
| Grand Knight | Jeff Godshall | Present |
| Chaplain | Fr. Pat Keane | Excused |
| Deputy Grand Knight | Chris Smith | Excused |
| Chancellor | Larry Greer | Present |
| Advocate | Mark Pahl | Present |
| Lecturer | Miguel Saldana | Excused |
| Treasurer (Acting) | Sal Tascone | Present |
| Financial Secretary | Lee Wagner | Present |
| Warden | George Schadt | Present |
| Outside Guard | Sean Duncan | Present |
| Inside Guard | Pete Kotas | Present |
| Recorder | Greg Decker | Present |
| Trustee 1 | Steve Shelton | Excused |
| Trustee 2 | Ken Dieppa | Absent |
| Trustee 3 | Ken Merck | Present |
Chaplain report: chaplain absent, no report
Approval of minutes:
The minutes from the May meeting were posted on June 22 to the council website. Motion made to approve, seconded and was passed.
Retention/Membership report: no report
Grand Knight report:
Golf Tournament: Due to being rained out, it has been rescheduled to Saturday, July 28, with a morning start. Wattch the website for current information.
8th Grade Medallion: As Fr. Pat was leaving for the Holy Land he contacted Greg Decker to see if the knights could help with a request from the school for a remembrance keychain gift to the graduates. The school had a generic St. Mark keychain selected which would cos't more that $1,500 for the graduationg class. I researched sources and came up with a custom design which was accepted. The cost was under $700 and provided medallions for the next three years. A letter from teacher Donna Frazelle was read thanking us for such a fantastic gift.
St. Philomena fund: Last month a recommendation was made to give $2,000 to the fund. Since then, the executive board has recommended raising that amount to $3,500. The rationale was to "give a punch" to the fund so there are adequate funds as need arise. The approval motion was made by Ken Merck and seconded by Mark Pahl.
Culture of Life: We will make a $500 donation to Room at the Inn, the KofC sponsored home for expectant mothers outside Charlotte though available for anyone from North Carolina. Also, $1,000 will be earmarked for future purchase of an ultrasound device. These were funded through the anual Monday Night Football pool.
Poker: Going forward, the Poker Nite will only be held in the Social Hall. All are scheduled there but ther is always the potential to be moved. When that happens, Poker Nite will move as well.
Fr. Fernando Reception: We've been asked to help with the set-up and tear-down for the Farewell reception for Fr. Fernando. Please make an effort to help.
PGK Vince Cusick: Brother Vince is essentially homebound. he could use visits from brother knights. If interested, contact soon-to-be PGK Jeff Godshall for phone number and address.
Treasurer’s report: given by Financial Secretary
Financial Secretary’s report: gave report. Lee thanked us for supporting him as Financial Secretary. This is his last official meeting as FS.
Director’s reports:
Church (Decker) -
- The Monday Night Football Pool is again underway. The first game is September 10. Booklets are $20 each and give the purchaser 20 chances to win $50; many purchasers have won more than once. For every 10 books sold, you get one free. The proceeds help support our Culture of Life programs.
- The gift from Dynamic Catholic this month is the Matthew Kelly book "Building Better Families". One is available to anyone who wants it; a small quantity also will be distributed from the Adult Ed table.
Family (Peters, S) - Knight of the Month is Alex Hill and wife Andrea. Alex provides beautiful, spiritual music throughout the year to aid in our worship. Also recognized is Ronnie Giardina and wife Jeaanie for hosting the Memorial Day picnic.
New Business: no report
Report of the Fourth Degree:
District Deputy Report: absent, no report
Insurance Representative: Agent Yakimovich announced that he will no longer be the insuranse agent for our council. Our brother Ray Repage is taking over for 12017 and the councils in Southport and Shallotte.
L.A.M.B.
- Through three LAMB drives and a donation from the Columbiettes we are 40% of the way to our goal with six more drives to go.
- Three knights need to be singled out for filling 25% of the slots so far - George Schadt, Jeff Kranich and Gary Wool.
- There will be a sheet in each collection cart which lists where LAMB contributions went in the past year.
Good of the Order:
Prayers were offered for fellow Knights, relatives and friends. In particular the following names were mentioned:
Fran Keenan and Daniel Agnelli.
Closing prayer: was led by brother Deacon Watford.
Greg Decker, Recorder
NEW OFFICERS FOR 2018-2019
| Grand Knight | Larry Greer | |
| Chaplain | Fr. Pat Keane | Honorary |
| Deputy Grand Knight | Chris Smith | |
| Chancellor | Gary Wool | |
| Advocate | Mark Pahl | |
| Treasurer | Sal Tascone | |
| Financial Secretary | Greg Decker | Appointed |
| Lecturer | Miguel Saldana | Appointed |
| Warden | George Schadt | |
| Outside Guard | Sean Duncan | |
| Inside Guard | Pete Kotas | |
| Recorder | Ronnie Girardi | |
| Trustee 1 | Ken Dieppa | |
| Trustee 2 | KenMerck | |
| Trustee 3 | Jeff Godshall |