Business Meeting Minutes May 15, 2019 Knights of Columbus 12017
Grand Knight Greer called the meeting to order. The Warden reported all had membership card and rosary. The opening prayer was led by the Warden and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll Call of Officers
| Grand Knight | Larry Greer | Present |
| Chaplain | Fr. Pat Keane | Excused |
| Deputy Grand Knight | Chris Smith | Excused |
| Chancellor | Gary Wool | Present |
| Advocate | Mark Pahl | Excused |
| Lecturer | Miguel Saldana | Excused |
| Treasurer | Sal Tascone | Present |
| Financial Secretary | Greg Decker | Present |
| Warden | George Schadt | Present |
| Outside Guard | Sean Duncan | Present |
| Inside Guard | John Bolger | Present |
| Recorder | Jay Curley | Present |
| Trustee 1 | Ken Dieppa | Absent |
| Trustee 2 | Ken Merck | Present |
| Trustee 3 | Jeff Godshall | Present |
Chaplain report: The Chaplain's report was given by Deacon Scott. He spoke about the Supreme Couuncil's Chaplain, Bishop Lori, challenge to reflect on the Word of God and to discuss with fellow knights about what was learned to expand our faith. It was suggested to read John 13:34-35 which is, "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
The challenge for now until our nexrt meeting is to invite at least one person, friend or family or former church member to a parish event, and maybe even bring to Mass, and explain to them what it means to you to be a Catholic
Visitor Welcome: Steve Patterson who just moved here from Maryland and submitted his Form 100 to join us.
Approval of minutes: The minutes from the April meeting were posted on the council website. Motion made to approve, seconded and was passed.
Retention/Membership report: no report
Grand Knight report:
- June 1st Third Degree opportunity, Garner, NC. Check State website for details.
- Deacon Matthew was presented with an RSVP stipend. The funds were generated through the SuperBowl Pool. He was very grateful!
- George Schadt has agreed to cook for the Sunday event for the Youth Ministry.
- We need anyone with a pig cooker to lend it to us for the upcoming July event for the Youth Ministry celebration Please contact Deacon Scott if you have a pig cooker connection!
- We have a voting mechanism on our website to move our monthly meeting to the third Thursday of each month form the current third Wednesday. Please make you vote count and vote on the website. Most of the attendees cast their votes on a sheet tonight but we need to offer the opportunity to our general membership. Deadline to vote is midnight of may 31.
- Alex Hill has requested knights to consider joining the Schola who will next sing May 26 at 9:30 Mass. (Come on out all you guys that sing in the shower!)
- The Youth Ministry needs funds to buy supplies to make and distribute handmade rosaries for Active Military and veterans.It was agreed to use funds from the Final Four Pool to support this initiative.
- June 1st, Bocce Ball Tournament !! 9am at Empie Park (Near the Mall) come on out for a great time, exercise, fellowship and to raise money for a good cause!!
- Starting Next Saturday! “Knight’s Corner” to appear in the bulletin to help get the word out about our awesome organization so that we may be able to get some other church members interested in joining. Please Contact Cary Newman if you have submissions. Allow for 10 days to get your contribution published.
- Hey if you are or are not playing in the Golf Outing, come out and help get stuff loaded for transport to Muni golf course. We need volunteers to show up at 9:30 am this Saturday May 18 to give a hand. Meet behind the church by the garage.
Financial Secretary report:
- 226 Members, 1 transfer in, 1 transfer out, 1 withdrawal, 3 new members via First Degree: Nwafor, Ihnat, Decker.
- Monday Night Football Pool - A major fundraiser for Life and other related programs. There are twenty games including the conference championships and Superbowl. Each game pays $50 to the winner and you can win more than once. Books are $20. You get one free for every ten you sell. Each pool has 100 books so selling more doesn’t dilute the pool. One person has already committed to sell 40 books; another believes 60 is possible. See Decker or Breit to get started.
Treasurer’s report: provided report on finances.
New Business:
- Nominating Committee - Jeff Godshall: The slate of officers was announced and is olso on the website. The electionwill be at the June meeting.
Program Reports:
- Community:
- Tim Niggel - Please participate in the LAMB drive starting in June. Many timeslots are available and we really want to do the best we can to raise money for the organizations that count on our support! Last year we raised $9500 in contributions. It really is a great way to do good and it doesn’t take much effort so let’s all participate!
- Greg Decker - The Golf Outing is May 18 at MUNI. Looking for sponsors and players. it's $85 to play.
- kenny merck - Poker Night is on hiatus for now because turnout has been poor because of lack of TVs to watch important sporting events. Merck asked for support to get cable in the Parish Hall so that more players can be lured to come and play.
- Life: No report.
- Faith: No report.
- Family: No report.
Field Agent Report: No report
District Deputy Report: William Vertoli: No report
Report of the Fourth Degree:
- The annual Passing of the Colors ceremony honoring graduating 8th graders of St. Mark Catholic School will be Tuesday, May 28 at 8:30. Come and attend.
Good of the Order:
- Prayers were offered for fellow Knights, relatives and friends including brother Dave Fedora and Joanne Duncan, wife of Shaun.
Next Meeting June 19.
Closing prayer: was led by the Warden.
Jay Curley, Recorder