Website: https://kofc12017.org/

Grand Knight: Chris Smith This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Date: 3/22/2022

 

Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity:

Presiding Officer – Cary Newman

Charity – Greg Decker

Fraternity – Miguel Saldana

Unity – Larry Greer

Warden – George Schadt

Outside Guard – John Bolger

 

Candidate(s): Kevin Smith

 

Exemplification Start Time:  6:21 PM; Exemplification End Time: 6:43 PM

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Call to Order: Grand Knight Chris Smith – 7:00 PM

Warden Report:  George Schadt

·         Call for Rosaries – all in possession of Rosaries

·         Call for ID cards – all in possession of ID cards

·         Total in attendance: 33 Brothers; 0 Guests

Roll call of officers:

Chaplain

Father Greg Spencer

Present

Grand Knight

Chris Smith

Present

Deputy Grand Knight

Cary Newman

Present

Chancellor

Gary Wool

Present

Recorder

Frank A Bio

Present

Financial Secretary

Greg Decker

Present

Treasurer

Bud Tascone

Present

Lecturer

Miguel Saldana

Present

Advocate

Mark Pahl

Excused

Warden

George Schadt

Present

Inside Guard

John Bolger

Present

Outside Guard

Shawn Duncan

Excused

Trustee Year 3

Larry Greer

Present

Trustee Year 2

Steve Shelton

Absent

Trustee Year 1

Greg Peters

Present

Opening Prayer:  Led by George Schadt, All

Pledge of Allegiance:  All

Burning candle memorial: The candle burned for Brothers Brian Pataky and Michael Gubista.

Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting: Approved

Grand Knight’s Report:

·         Seeking brothers looking to serve as council officers – Nominations by May; Election is June

·         Please submit budget items for 2022-2023 to FS Decker and DGK Newman

·         T-Shirts are in order process

·         Star Council – We will host one more benefit night and need to recruit 3-5 additional brothers

Supreme Chaplain's Monthly Challenge (from website)

As they were about to part from him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good that we are here; let us make three tents, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” But he did not know what he was saying. … Then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This is my chosen Son; listen to him.” (Gospel for March 13, Lk 9:33, 35)

Having witnessed the Transfiguration, the three apostles did not want to leave the mountaintop. But as the vision ends, God’s voice directs them back to Jesus, who takes them back down the mountain. We might wish in our own lives for extraordinary experiences or “spiritual highs,” but even if we are granted such experiences, we are not meant to cling to them. Brothers, may we be grateful for these enriching moments, if and when they come, but remember that we fulfill our God-given mission primarily within the daily duties of our ordinary lives.

Challenge by Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William E. Lori:  This month, I challenge you to withdraw from your normal routine each day to spend some time alone with God’s word by reading and reflecting on the Gospels. Second, I challenge you to assist your council in planning for the Faith in Action Spiritual Reflection program.

Questions for Reflection:  Do you tend to seek one emotional religious experience after another, yet feel less motivated to live your faith in between these experiences? Do you recognize the Christian witness you must fulfill in your daily duties as a man, a husband, a father, and in your ordinary work and social interactions? Do you set aside time to participate in a spiritual retreat every now and then to reinvigorate your spiritual life?

Treasurer’s Report:  Bud Tascone

See Appendix B – FINANCIALS NOT TO BE PUBLISHED ON WEBSITE

Financial Secretary’s Report:  Greg Decker

See Appendix B – FINANCIALS NOT TO BE PUBLISHED ON WEBSITE

Membership

·         March statement from Supreme shows total membership at 163

·         Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity held 3/18/2022

o   Two new Knights – Father Caesar Torres Martinez and Alex Thelen

o   One brother, Billy Trybuskiewicz, transferring in was elevated to 3rd degree

·         Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity held 3/22/2022

o   One new Knight – Kevin Smith

·         NC State Raffle

o   We are within 4% of matching last year’s gross

o   Our council keeps one-half the amount collected

o   Raffle is now closed

·         Ukraine Initiative

o   Our council sent a total of $6,700 to K of C in Poland to assist refugee efforts

o   Our council matched the first $1,000

Trustee’s Report – 1. Greg Peters, 2. Steve Shelton, 3. Larry Greer

·         No report

Old Business:

·         Golf Tournament – Brother Mike Alexander

o   May 7, 2022; Olde Point Golf and Country Club513 Country Club Dr, Hampstead, NC

o   Doing very well with sponsors and players

New Business:

·         St Mark Parish holding a parish event, we will need volunteers and have a recruitment table.

o   April 23 – Casino night in school

o   April 24 – Retreat

o   April 25 – Picnic (Our Council is asked to cook – Brother George Schadt, Master Chef)

Program Director Report: Brother Larry Greer

·         Faith Report:  Brother Miguel Saldana

o   Founder’s Day Mass – Tuesday, March 29, 2022, is Founder’s Day and is the first since Father McGivney’s beatification; it provides us with an opportunity to reflect upon the importance of that momentous event and its meaning for our Order. Plan to celebrate, in Knight’s of Columbus garb, with your family at the 6:30 PM Mass at St Mark’s.

o   Pilgrimage Planning – Brother Miguel Saldana is coordinating a couple’s pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC, and then to the Knights of Columbus headquarters in New Haven, CT, sometime in the four quarter of this year.

o   Adoration
April 2 – 9:00 AM till 4:00 PM
May 6 – Full day of Adoration

·         Life Report:  Brother Michael Breit

o   Rosary for the Unborn is held on Wednesdays from 9:00-10:00. The location is Hospital Plaza and 17th Street by Starbucks. Brothers and others pray the Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet during the hour. See Periodic Prayer Vigils on our website for more information.

o   Praised initiative and work of DGK Newman and delegated the report to him – The state has approved $750,000 for this year and next that can be used for the purchase of Ultrasound machines. This may be better than using our Council donations to purchase. Separate discussion will be held.

·         Family Report:  Brother Robert Gable

o   No report

·         Community Report:  Brother Steve Patterson

o   Brother Newman reported Bocce is held each Wednesday, following Rosary for the Unborn, at 10:20 AM in Inland Greens, 5945 Inland Greens Dr, Wilmington, NC.  Donuts are usually provided by Brother Bolger and some coffee supplied by a local Baptist.

LAMB Report:  Brother Tim Niggel

·         Has requested 10 fund raising days in June through August from Harris Teeter but has not received response yet.

·         Request are forwarded to Harris Teeter Corporate

·         Brother Niggel is expected they will be approved and will begin looking for volunteers soon.

Fourth Degree Report:  Brother Greg Decker

·         March Exemplification raised one member in our council to Fourth Degree – SK Joe Ferro

·         Next Fourth Degree Exemplification is June 4 in Southport, NC

·         Contact Brother Decker if interested to complete registration

Field Agent’s Report:  Marty Yakimovich

·         Inter-Council Bocce Tournament will be June 11 at Empie Park, 3405 Park Ave, Wilmington, NC, starting at 9:00 AM

o   Our Council 12017 won the event year before last.

·         A Catholic Financial Planning Seminar was conducted by Field Agent Marty Yakimovich

o   The theme of the Seminar was “Planning”

o   Although you may have planned before, it is important to review your plan

o   The secure act has changed withdrawals for 70 to 72 years of age

o   In 2025 the laws will be reviewed again

o   K of C now offers annuities and mutual funds.

o   Investments are under the advisement of US Council of Bishops recommendations and thoroughly vetted to Catholic beliefs.

o   There is growing concern about inflation and interest rates.

o   Heath issues obviously increase with age and can affect the way you should reallocate a plan

o   Brother Yakimovich is a Certified Senior Advisor and can assist you because he understands how an aging mind response

o   K of C is looking for qualified agents, refer them to Brother Yakimovich

o   K of C has over $38B in assists, very stable insurance company and highest ranked fraternal company

District Deputy Report: DD Gene Ziemba

·         There is no charge to join the Knights of Columbus when joining online this fiscal year, which end June 30, 2022

Prayers for Brothers in Need:

·         Greg Decker’s son and brother knight, Christian

·         Michael Reyes

Good of the Order

·         None

Closing Prayer:  George Schadt; Time: 7:57 PM

Next Meeting: Fourth Tuesday, next month:  4-26-2022 at 7:00 PM, St Mark’s Catholic Church

Minutes completed by Recorder: Frank A Bio