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Mass: (none)

Call to Order: Grand Knight Cary Newman: 7:15 PM

·         Total in attendance:41 Brothers

Officers Attendance Report: Inside Guard provided and is at the end of this report.

Burning candle memorial:

·         PGK Louis Stanley of Council 11817

·         PGK Bob Sivori of Council 12921

·         Greg and Nancy Peter’s granddaughter, Maeve

·         For the Canonization of Blessed Michael McGivney

Opening Prayer: Our Father by GK Newman

Pledge of Allegiance:  All

Special Guest: Worthy District Deputy Eugene Ziemba was recognized by the Grand Knight.

Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting: A motion to approve was made and seconded to approve the minutes as posted. Approved.

Financial Reports:

·         Financial Secretary Report: Greg Decker

·         In the two preceding months there was one transfer out (Mellili), One transfer in (McKinley) and one readmission (Burton).

·         Secretary Report: Bud Tascone

·         Financial statement as of November 1 is available upon request.

Chaplain Report: DGN Krawczyk

·         “Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you falsely because of me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven.” (Gospel for Jan. 29, Mt 5:11-12a)

·         It often isn’t popular to be a true follower of Jesus. That can especially be the case when we express our faith in public ways. For example, many Christians who have prayed outside an abortion facility have experienced hostility for their beliefs. But when we stand up courageously for truth and righteousness — even when we face opposition or persecution to do so — we know we do so as followers of Christ.

·         Challenge by Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William E. Lori:

·         This month, I challenge you to give witness to your faith and love by supporting the pro-life cause in some concrete way, such as by donating your time or other resources. Second, I challenge you to participate in the ASAP, Novena for Life, and/or March for Life programs.

·         Questions for Reflection:

·         Are you willing to suffer as a disciple of Christ, as Jesus warned would happen? Do you sometimes fail to speak up for your faith or moral values out of a desire to be liked by others or to not “rock the boat”? What concrete, practical things can you do to strengthen your willingness and ability to publicly witness to your faith, even when it might be unpopular — or come with a cost?

Membership Report: Greg Peters

·         Frank Manole PGK, PFN requesting a transfer to our council.

·         Colin Joseph Okanr(sp?) is a new parishioner and potential new member.

·         A Spanish Exemplification is planned for February 12 at 3:00 PM in the chapel.

·         Presiding officer for team – Br Saldana; Chaplin – Fr. Martinez; Charity – Br. Rodriguez; Unity – Br. Krawczyk; Fraternity – Br. Gaszaks.

Programs Reports: Provided by individual program directors and/or chairmen led by Larry Greer.

·         Faith Director Report: Br Greer for Br. Miguel Saldana

·         Lenten Almsgiving – March 3-4; Fr. Greg has asked for our assistance in tabling outside of the Masses that weekend.

·         Spiritual reflection, Joyfully Gifted is planned for our council by Terry Baldwin on March 25 between 9 AM – 4 PM in the parish hall. This event is for knights/ wives and other but set up at our request. For that reason, GK would like to see it well supported (Be there, please).

·         Family Director Report: Bob Gabel (not in attendance)

·         (No report)

·         Community Director Report: Larry Greer for Chairman Steve Patterson

·         Knights on Call – Chairman Michael Alexander

§  Help is needed between February 1-5 by Catholic Charities to set up at their new location. There was a signup sheet at the meeting but contact Br Alexander if you can assist.

§  If you would like to participate in this or the Building Brigade in general, please contact Michael Alexander (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (910) 200-9683)

·         Basketball Free Throw Competition – Frank Bio for Chairman Danny Malechuk

§  The Championship was held January 15 and open to 9–13-year-old boys and girls. Dawe had approximately 20 participants and 14 Brother Knights assisting. Our Council’s  nine finalists will have the opportunity to compete in the District and Regional Championship. Council 12885 (St Mary) will conduct a Council, District and Regional Championship on February 4 at St Mary’s Gym between 10 – 2. The State Championship will be held Saturday March 11 at Fairchild Community Center in Burlington, NC, starting at 10:00 AM.

§  We are supporting the Novant Health Marathon. Our station will be on Eastwood at St Mark’s Church. We need more volunteers! To sign up use the following site and identify yourself as a Knight of Columbus volunteer: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/NC/Wilmington/WilmingtonMarathon

§  St Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance will be March 11 for a cost of just $40 which includes beer and wine.  Order tickets through the council website.

§  Our golf tournament will be at Olde Point on April 15. Save the date and clean your equipment.

§  St. Mark’s Festival will be April 22/23 and we’ll be needed volunteers to assist in cooking and conducting games.

·         Life Director Report: Larry Greer for Michael Breit

·         Rosary for the Unborn - Please remember that we are always hoping for more brother Knights to join us every Wednesday morning at 9 AM for the Rosary for the Unborn.  Location is at 16th and Hospital Plaza Drive across from Starbucks.

·         Silver Rose – We are actively pursuing the Silver Rose this year. If we’re successful it will be in the area this Spring.

·         Wilmington Right to Life March will be at Long Leaf Park Shelter #6 (across from the baseball fields) starting at 10:00, Saturday, February 25. Ample, easy parking available in shelter 4/5. Speakers/Agenda include the following:

§  President of Respect Life NC – Dr. William Pincus

§  Suzanne and Rachel Guy – 40 Days for Life Georgia

§  Followed by the March through Long Leaf Park

§  Questions – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

§  Website: https://dioceseofraleigh.org/event/march-life-wilmington

Fourth Degree Report - FN Caleb Strittmatter

·         An Additional Assembly will be formed in the area. Part of the new Assembly will come from our 2017 Assembly. More information as it becomes available.

·         Our brother Sir Knight Louis Stanley's funeral Mass was January 7 at Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church. Forty knights honored Louis by being part of the honor guard for the Mass, by standing guard through Visitation, as Ushers, Readers, and more. Of the Forty knights, more than half were Sir Knights and, of those, eight were in the new regalia.

·         Our Assembly has achieved the Star Assembly Award status for accomplishments under the guidance of PFN Frank Weisgerber. Congratulations to all those who contributed by meeting attendance and participation in our various events throughout the year.

·          Future meetings, starting February 15, will be conducted at St. Mark's, same starting time 7:00 PM, Officer's meeting starting at 6:30 when scheduled.

·         A second lottery for 50% reimbursement covering 4 new Regalia procurements will be launched via Faithful Navigator email in January with required entry process and ordering before March 15th meeting.

·         This past Saturday, at the Right to Life Event in Raleigh, it was reported there were more SKs from our Assembly than from all the Raleigh Assemblies. Two of our SKs, Philips and Gabel, were in the Color Guard.

LAMB Chairman Report - Tim Niggel

·         We will be collected after Mass on February 11-12 to support LAMB in addition to other collections. For some unknown reason, our signature Tootsie Rolls will not be distributed at the Mass. Contact GK Newman with your objections.

·         The letter has been sent to Harris Teeter to request collection sites in June and July.

·         The annual Polar Plunge will be on February 18 with the water contact at 3:00 PM that day. An unusually warm ocean and air temperature is guaranteed by Br Niggel, also known as Polar Bear by close friends.

Insurance Agent Report – Marty Yakimovich (not in attendance)

·         (no report)

Financial Secretary Report – Greg Decker

·         Dues collection is active and at this time we have 75% collected. Note that the dues were reduced two years ago because of more efficient and quicker collection practices. Please forward your dues to FS Decker ASAP.

·         State raffle tickets are on sale and are being mailed to all members. Something to remember is that the council receives half the cost of each ticket - $2.50 which help fund our activities.

·         Super Bowl Raffle is back at $10 a block. Email Br. Decker (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) with how many squares you would like.

Unfinished Business (motions carried over from previous meetings)

·         Polo shirts are being handled by Sean Murphy and those that ordered one should have received them. Another order is planned and needs just four additional shirts to place the order. They cost $33/each. By the line that was at the signup table after the meeting, it is expected that there are enough to place that order. Delivery time and spelling are not guaranteed.

New Business

·         (none)

District Deputy Comments: Eugene Ziemba

·         If you’re not growing, you’re dying.

·         2022-2023 we met our goal for new knights – 10 new members, keep recruiting.

·         DD was very pleased with what we did with Coat for Kids program.

·         We are the most active council in his district.

·         Each member should consider getting into a program.

Good of the Order presented by Br Greer:

·         October 2022 Knight of the Month: Br. Sam Melton

·         December 2022 Knight of the Month:  PGK Tim Niggel

Grand Knight’s Summary

·         We need one more Fraternal Benefits Seminar(two/year) to meet the requirements for Star Council and it will be held February 28 before our meeting starting at 6:30 PM.

·         Results of the annual Knights survey showed our council had provided over $25,000 in funds and over 5,000 hour of volunteer service provided to the church and community. We should be very proud of what we do.

·         Br. Tascone will produce a scrapbook that will hold the cards, letters of appreciation, etc. that our council receives as a result of the services we provide. It will be available at meetings for review and it will be disinfected since Br Tascone tested positive for COVID again.

·         The annual State Convention will be held April 28-30 in Winston-Salem. We will be represented by GK and DGK but all are invited to attend. Contact GK Newman if you would like to go and share a room with him or DGK Krawczyk.

Prayers for Brothers in Need:

·         PGK Kenny Merck

·         Keep him in your prayers and all those in the prayer book.

Next Meeting:  February 28, 2023, in the parish hall at 7:15PM (After the Fraternal Benefits Seminar and/or 6:30 Mass, whichever is later).

Closing Prayer: Hail Mary, led by Br Schadt; Time: 8:12 PM

Minutes completed by Recorder: Frank Bio
 

2022 – 2023 Officers

Office

Officer

P/A/E

Grand Knight

Cary Newman

P

Chaplin

Fr. Cesar Torres Martinez

E

Deputy Grand Knight

Mike Krawczyk

P

Chancellor

Mike Alexander

P

Advocate

Greg Peters

P

Lecturer

Miguel Saldana (appointed)

E

Treasurer

Sal “Bud” Tascone

E

Financial Secretary

Greg Decker (appointed)

P

Warden               

George Schadt

P

Outside Guard

Shawn Duncan

P

Inside Guard

Joseph Damitz

P

Recorder

Frank A Bio

P

Trustee 1 Year

Steve Shelton

E

Trustee 2 Year

Larry Greer

P

Trustee 3 Year

Chris Smith

E

 

2022 – 2023 Program Chairs

Office

Chair

P/A/E

Program Director

Larry Greer

P

Faith

Miguel Saldana

E

Family

Robert “Bob” Gable

E

Community

Steve Patterson

E

Life

Michael Breit

E

LAMB

Tim Niggel

P

Membership

Greg Peters

P