Business Meeting Minutes September 19, 2019 Knights of Columbus 12017

Grand Knight Larry 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. Greg Spencer	Excused
Deputy Grand Knight	Chris Smith	Absent
Chancellor	Gary Wool	Present
Advocate	Mark Pahl	Absent
Lecturer	Miguel Saldana	Present
Treasurer (Acting)	Sal Tascone	Present
Financial Secretary	Greg Decker	Present
Warden	George Schadt	Present
Outside Guard	Sean Duncan	Excused
Inside Guard	John Bolger	Present
Recorder	Jay Curley	Excused
Trustee 1	Ken Dieppa	Absent
Trustee 2	Steve Shelton	Absent
Trustee 3	Jeff Godshall	Present

Chaplain report: (Given by Deacon Scott)

The report included the monthly challenge from the Supreme Chaplain. The deacon also shared how he values what the knights do for the parish and community.

Welcome: Steve Shepherd was welcomed as a transfer from 1074.

Approval of minutes:

The minutes from last month’s meeting were not available.

Financial Secretary report: Gave his report.

Treasurer report: Gave his report. Program reports – Faith – Miguel Saldana Life – . Community- Family – Trustees report – no report

Retention/Membership report: no report

Grand Knight report:

Thanks to all those who volunteered to help in case Hurricane Dorian struck our area.  We had been given permission to use the social hall and the kitchen for disaster relief is needed.  Several council knights participated in Council 1074’s golf tournament and commented on how well run and successful it was, we will use some of these ideas for our own tournament next year.

The executive board approved a budget item funding money to the Youth Ministry for sweatshirts for those attending NCYC. 

There will be a 3^rd degree on Oct. 26 at Our Infant of Prague in Jacksonville.  RSVP deadline is Oct. 19.

A donation to LAMB was given to the council from Atlanta Carrera in memory of her husband, Reynold, who recently passed away.

A thank you note was received from Alex Lopez’s niece thanking us for all we did for Alex. Alex also passed away within the past month.

The parish breakfasts were discussed in that we are losing money each month since we only ask for donations.  The executive board decided that we will either stop the breakfasts or begin charging a fee again.  Council members were asked to make this clear to all the parishioners who enjoy the breakfast.

Ronnie Girardi sent the GK a letter asking his brother knights to forgive him for his past mistakes and to please visit or write him. 

Director’s reports:

Faith (Saldana, M) - Miguel encouraged all knights to take advantage of the new First Saturday Mass instituted this month. He also hopes to bring back the Marian Icon for the persecuted Christians next year.

Life (Breit) – Michael was not present, but FS Decker reminded us that the annual Life Chain will be on Oct. 6 from 2:30-3:30pm at the old Kmart on S. College Rd.

Family (Peters, S)- Steve reports that the Knights of the Month are Warren Hodges and Ron Strecker for selling the most Monday Night Football Pool booklets - 132 books. More than all the other knights combined!!

Community (Niggel, T) - Tim was not present, but GK Greer handed out flyers for the Special Olympics at the request of the Special Olympics coordinator, Brooke DeAmaral.

New Business:

Columbus Pasta Dinner is being headed by Bud Tascone. The dinner is Oct.19 after the 5:00pm Mass.  We will be using this as a membership opportunity.  There is no charge, but donations will go to our several charities.  Bud needs help with set-up, serving and clean-up.

Report of the Fourth Degree: We are being asked to host a Fourth degree Exemplification on January 18.  All 3^rd degree knights are encouraged to receive their 4^th degree.  We will need a lot of help for this event which wil showcase our council.

District Deputy Report: DD Will Vertoli gave us our allotment of 500 State raffle tickets.  

Field Agent report: Marty Yakimovich reminded all of online membership and to encourage those who register online to join a council and take their 1^st degree.  He also asked the council to provide manpower for the Polish Festival on Nov. 2.  Setup on Nov. 1 is especially in need of assistance.

LAMB: no report

Good of the Order: Prayers were asked for Ron Probst’s brother-in-law, Jeff, Dave Fedora, Archbishop Kurtz, Ronnie Girardi, Jeannie Girardi and Ronnie’s daughter, Aleah,  Daniel Agnelli and Ken Merck.

Closing prayer: was led by the Warden.

Respectfully submitted by: Larry Greer, Recorder(Acting)

After the meeting closed, Sabina Newman, Sharing Tree Ministry, made a presentation and request for help from our knights.  On the fourth weekend of each month, the Sharing Tree collects household essentials for those who are in need.  Sabina needs manpower to collect, sort and distribute these items.  An electronic copy of her program is posted on our website.