Website: https://kofc12017.org/

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

Mass: 6:30 PM

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

·         Total in attendance: 33 Brothers

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

Burning candle memorial:

·         For the Canonization of Blessed Michael McGivney

Opening Prayer:  The Our Father by Fr. Cesar Torres Martinez

Pledge of Allegiance:  All

Special Guest(s): Joe Costy, GK of St. Therese Council

Special Event – Passing of the Gavel from St Therese Council GK Costy

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: Br. Decker

·         Financial statement as of February 1, 2023, is available upon request.

·         Financial Secretary Report: Br. Tascone

·         Financial statement as of February 1, 2023, is available upon request.

Chaplain Report: Fr. Cesar Torres Martinez

·         “But I say to you, do not swear at all … . Let your ‘Yes’ mean ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No’ mean ‘No.’ Anything more is from the evil one.” (Gospel for Feb. 12, Mt 5:34a, 37)
Jesus here decries casual oaths that offend God, but all sorts of deceitful, blasphemous or obscene language is frequently heard in our society today. Taking the Lord’s name in vain — or misusing our gift of speech in other ways — has become commonplace. Showing respect for God is fundamental to the Christian life and doing so in our speech is a pivotal place to start. Let’s speak plainly and keep our speech pure and true to honor God.

·         Challenge by Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William E. Lori:
This month, I challenge you to mindfully practice curbing your tongue, particularly avoiding taking the Lord’s name in vain. Second, I challenge you to seek to grow in your respect for God as a Catholic man by participating in the Faith in Action Into the Breach program.

·         Questions for Reflection:
Do you pay much attention to what you say and how you say it? Do you notice what you hear around you, whether from the people in your life or from media you consume? What are some specific ways you can try to avoid speech that fails to show respect for God?

Membership Report: Br. Peters

·         Spanish Exemplification will be rescheduled – Miguel Saldana will coordinate.

·         Spring Membership Drive:  5/6-7

·         New Membership Trifold

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

·         Faith Director Report: Br. Greer and GK Newman for Br. Saldana

·         Lenten Almsgiving for CC with Parish:  March 3&4 – Catholic Charities is requesting healthy foods and shoes for children at the collection we will be conducting.

·         Spiritual Reflection: “Joyfully Gifted” March 25, 9:30-4 in the parish hall after 8:30 Mass. Open to Knights and their spouse, Columbiettes and spouses. 22 Signed up at this time, we need 50 or it will need to be canceled.  Click Here to sign up.

·         Knights Mass – Sunday, March 26 at 11:30.  DGK Krawczyk is coordinating. Note the change in time from 9:30 to 11:30 Mass.

·         Founder’s Day Mass— Wednesday, March 29 at 8:30 AM in celebration of Blessed Michael Joseph McGivney.

·         Family Director Report: Br. Greer

·         St. Mark Festival Grilling and Games – April 22

·         We need a Family Director replacement for Brother Bob Gabel

·         Community Director Report: Br. Greer for Chairman Br. Patterson

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

§  The District 1 and District 25 Championship was held February 4 and open to 9–13-year-old boys and girls that won their Council Championships. Our Council’s nine finalists had the opportunity to compete and move on to the State Championship, six showed up and advance to the state championship. The nine-year-old champion is Jack Sullivan in the boys’ bracket. In the eleven-year-old bracket, Riley Sullivan is the girls’ champion and Sam Sterner is the boys’ champion. Twelve-year-old winner in the boys’ division is Reid Finnerty. The thirteen-year-old boys’ division champion is Evan Murdorf. Fourteen-year-old champion is Damian Wilde in the boys’ division. The State Championship will be held Saturday March 11 at Fairchild Community Center in Burlington, NC, starting at 10:00 AM.

§  We supported the Novant Health Marathon by manning an aid station. Our station was on Eastwood near St Mark’s Church. We had 20 volunteers!

§  KOC Fish Fry:  Friday, March 3, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM:  Br. Schadt needs volunteers from 3:00 to help setup and also need volunteers to cook and assist where needed.

§  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 at https://kofc12017.org/

§  Our Golf Tournament will be at Olde Point on April 15. Save the date and clean your equipment. This is our largest money-making event. We need sponsors and players. The play begins with registration and snacks at 8:00 and proceeds onto a shotgun start at 9:30. Snacks and refreshments will be available throughout play with lunch and awards following immediately after play.

·      The Knights of Saint Mark Golf Outing has been designed to be a fun day for all levels of play. 

·      All proceeds will benefit charities of the Knights of Columbus and the Special Olympics.

·      Numerous sponsorship opportunities exist, each with professional quality signs and recognition:

o   Platinum: $1,000 for a hole and refreshment cart sponsorship, and fees for four golfers to play.

o   Gold: $550 for a hole sponsorship and fees for four golfers to play.

o   Silver: $300 for a hole sponsorship and fees for two golfers to play.

o   Bronze: $100 for a hole sponsorship.

·      Refreshment Cart

§  Mini Golf Tournament – Inland Greens Golf Course (Par 3) will be on Monday, April 3, cost is just $10.

·         Prizes include one full month of golf and second place is a dozen golf balls

·         Br. Bolger is coordinating.

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

§  Movie Knights starts in May:  Need a leader (Br. Joe Figueroa has volunteered to be a transitional leader but we need a chairperson)

·         Life Director Report: Br. Greer for Br. 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 was held at Long Leaf Park starting at 10:00, Saturday, February 25. We had approximately 20 brother Knights participate with about 100 attendees in all.

·         Fourth Degree Report – Br. Decker for FN Strittmatter

·         An additional Assembly will be formed in the area. Part of the new assembly, about 30-40 members, will come from our 2017 Assembly and it will be located in Hampstead. More information as it becomes available.

·         Future meetings 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 March with required entry process and ordering before March 15th meeting.

·         The Assembly was awarded Star Assembly!

LAMB Chairman Report - Tim Niggel

·         We collected after Mass on February 11-12 to support LAMB in addition to other collections. Thank you for those that assisted. We collected approximately $1,600.

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

·         The annual Polar Plunge was held on February 18 with the water contact at 3:00 PM that day. An unusually warm ocean and air temperature which was guaranteed by Br Niggel, also known as Polar Bear by close friends, was missing. GK Newman committed to being part of the plunging at next year’s event; we shall see.

Financial Secretary Report – Greg Decker

·         Thanks to the retention committee who contacted about 23 brothers and was able to encourage about 6 of them to send their dues and maintain their membership to date.

·         Dues collection continues and at this time we have 85% collected.  Please forward your dues to FS Decker ASAP.

·         The State Raffle sales will close at the March meeting. Something to remember is that the council receives half the cost of each ticket, or $2.50, which help fund our activities. The tickets and/or money should be returned by the March meeting. Our target is $2,100 and we are $400 short!

·         The Monday Night Football Pool culminated with the Superbowl.  We had three pools and sold 271 booklets. The proceeds will fund various Life programs such as ASAP.

·         Super Bowl Raffle was run by Br. Decker. Not only did the Eagles lose but our pool fell short of expectations.  We had two pools but only about 1/3 of the second pool was sold. 

·         Knights on Call – GK Newman for Chairman Michael Alexander

§  Catholic Charities set up at their new location.

·         Furniture and shelves assembled.

·         Restocking food, refrigerator, etc.

§  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)

·         GK Report: GK Newman

·         Fraternal Benefits Seminar: Virtual March 2 at 7:30 pm.  NEED ATTENDANCE.

·         Appreciation Scrapbook:  Worthy Treasurer Bud Tascone

·         Council meeting attendance:  Buddy System – All the regulars have been signed up and will be given two or three members that don’t normally attend the monthly meetings to contact. The purpose is a bit of a welfare check and ask them to attend a future meeting if they can.

Old Business

·         (none)

New Business

·         No bills

·         State Convention:  April 28-30

§  GK and DGK will be attending but need a motion to approve them as the council delegates for 2023 State Convention. A motion was made and seconded and voted affirmably (hard to pronounce but very formal).

Insurance Agent Report – Marty Yakimovich (not in attendance)

District Deputy Comments: Eugene Ziemba (not in attendance)

Good of the Order

·         November 2022 Knight of the Month – Br. Richard Caparelli, presented by Br. Greer.

·         January 2023 Knight of the Month – Br. Larry Greer presented by GK Newman.

·         Family of the Month for November – Jean and Br. Gary Wool presented at Mass.

·         Family of the Month for December – Br. Mateo and Carolina Bautista presented at Mass.

Prayers for Brothers in Need:

 

·         Barbara Carshaw

·         Nancy Peters – Wife of Br. Greg Peters

·         Br. Michael Alexander – Scheduled for a full knee replacement on March 1 but needs additional test and evaluation before it can proceed.

Next Meeting:  March 28, 2023, in the parish hall at 7:15PM after 6:30 PM Mass.

Closing Prayer: Hail Mary led by Fr. Cesar Torres Martinez

Meeting Adjourned at 8:13 PM

Minutes completed by Recorder: Br. Frank A Bio