Mass: 6:30-7:00

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

·         Total in attendance:  46 Brothers.

·         Officers Attendance Report: End of this report.

Burning candle memorial:

·         For the Canonization of Blessed Michael McGivney

Opening Prayer: Hail Mary led by GK

Special Guest(s):  None

Pledge of Allegiance: All

Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting: Minutes were approved.

Financial Reports:

·          Treasurer Report: Treasurer Bud Tascone
Financial statement is available upon request.

Chaplain Report: 

·         Supreme Chaplain’s Challenge
Then a cloud came, casting a shadow over them; then from the cloud came a voice, “This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.” (Gospel for Feb. 25, Mk 9:7) 
Challenge: This month, I challenge you to spend at least 10 minutes each day in prayerful silence, contemplating the presence of Jesus and listening for his voice.

Membership Report: Membership Director Greg Peters

·         We exemplified 6 new Spanish members on November 12, and 6 new English members on November 14. We have a wonderfully growing Council!  We only have a few left to exemplify so will try to get them to another council’s exemplification or following our summer membership drive.  They can still come to meetings and participate in projects. We have 21 new members so far this year and if we get to 30 we will get the Triple Star Award. 

·         May 18^th is the next membership drive.  Start talking to other men in the church about what we do.

·         All “NEW” Knights were given the opportunity to introduce themselves. These were 10 of the 46 attending the meeting.  Several have already assumed responsibility for events and received awards!!

Programs Reports: Program Director Larry Greer

·         Faith Director Report: Faith Director John Clyatt

·         COR (Heart) Program- Meetings have begun again after the Christmas break.  Meetings in January were on  4, 11, 18 and in February  will be 1, 8, 15, and 22. All meetings are 7-8:30pm in the John Henry Cardinal Newman room.  We will finish the “Into the Breach” videos February 8 and begin a Bible study, “Men of the Word”, featuring the practice of Lectio Divina on February 15.

·         St. Joseph Icon ceremony:  Ceremony will be on February 6 following the 6:30 Mass.  We are encouraging all brothers to attend the Mass and the ceremony which will last about 30 minutes.  An honor guard will be provided by the  4^th Degree. 

·         Quarterly Knight’s Mass will be on April 7th, volunteers needed to serve as readers, ushers, greeters, sacristan, extraordinary ministers of communion and cantor.

·         Family Director Report: Family Director Jim Mancini’s report given by Program Director Greer

·          Movie night: The January 5 viewing of “Entertaining Angels”, the Dorothy Day story was well attended for the first Friday night movie.  On hand was Mary Ann Kotas, director of the Sister Isaac Center at Saint Mary, to share how the Sister Isaac Center follows in the way set forth by Dorothy Day.  (Donations from the evening amounted to $250 which was in turn donated to the Sister Isaac Center.)

·         Youth Free Throw Contest was held January 14 in St. Mark Catholic School's gym.  Steve Simms led the event, (910) 465-2560. Finalists have the opportunity to move on to the state competition at a later date. 11 youth participated with 6 Knights helping.  The event went very well.  Will reach out to the basketball coach at St Mark’s next year to try to get more involvement.  See our website for pictures.

·         Community Director Report: Community Director Ray Repage’s report given by Program Director Greer

·         Knight’s Breakfast: January 14 chaired by George Schadt This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. cell 910-540-4700. Over 120 served and lots of Knights participation.  Great event and everyone is looking forward to the next one.  Hats off to Brother Schadt leading this effort.  We are all learning our new jobs to take the pressure off George.  Many hands make light work. 

·         Novant Marathon Aid Station:  This will occur on February 24 and will start at 6:15am finishing by 8:30 am.  Information and sign up is on our website.  Larry Greer still needs more Knights.  Please sign up!

·         Life Director Report: Life Director Michael Breit’s report given by Program Director Greer

·         March for Life DC was January 19^th.  I encourage everyone, if you haven’t already, to read the January 4 e-mail from Supreme on “Will You March With Us?” to see the multiple Knights activities and consider for next year.  Also, note the opportunity through March 24 (at the JPII Shrine) to venerate first-class relics of the recently beatified Ulma family, (Jozef and Wiktoria and the 7 children, including 1 unborn) who were martyred by the Nazis for hiding two Jewish families.  Also, the JPII shrine is a must-see, if you haven’t already visited.

·         Wilmington Life March: Save the Date February 17.  We will meet at Shelter #6 at Long Leaf Park for the event which runs 10-12:30pm, rain or shine.  Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson will be speaking.

·         Save the Date, Raleigh Rally & March for Life May 18.  TBD if anything is done as a group.

·         Prayer vigil supporting Life: A reminder of Wednesday's 9:00am vigil at the corner of 17^th Street and Hospital Plaza. Best contact is Larry Geer: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. cell- 910-471-1574

·         LAMB Report:  LAMB Director Tim Niggel  

·         Polar Plunge will occur on February 17 at 3pm in Kure Beach.  Further information will be provided by LAMB Director Tim Niggel (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  cell 910-470-5490 (cell preferred))

·         LAMB Table Collection will occur on the weekend of February 10 before and after all Masses. Volunteers will be needed to man the tables.  We will not be able to use Harris-Teeter this year and are looking for alternative fundraisers.  This is a $12,000 hole in our LAMB financial plan so we are going to have to get creative on how to replace these contributions.

Fourth Degree Report: SK Larry Greer

·         Monthly meetings on the third Tuesday at 7pm, usually at Saint Mark’s Parish Hall. 

·                  The assembly website is at https://kofc2017.org/. 

·         Faithful Navigator, Frank Bio This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. cell 910-899-8946.

·         Next event at Ashley House for the veterans will be March 3^rd.  Note coming to 4^th degree Knights.

Financial Secretary Report: Greg Decker

·         State Raffle:  We have issued 456 tickets with 25% returned so far.  This is an important and easy fund raiser so please participate.  The council receives 50% of the proceeds.

·         Super Bowl Pool:  Actively running.  Blocks are $10. 100 chances to win.  Get them while they are still available from Greg Decker This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

·         College Basketball Pool is being considered for the final championship game.

·         Annual Dues billing response is going well with less than 30 members who have not paid.  Over 60% have paid online.

Knights on Call: DGK Mike Alexander

·         Closed out the year with 165.5 hrs.

·         Two tasks coming up:  move two refrigerators in the church and furniture boxes.

Grand Knight’s Report: GK Cary NewmanThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. cell-910-515-6514

·         Brothers Brewery Night - Its purpose is fraternity, especially getting to meet our new Knights.  The next Brothers Brewery Night will be February 5 at Ten Pin Alley located at 127 College Road.  We will begin at 6:30 and end at 8:30. Brother Joe Damitz is organizing.  Further communication to follow.

 

·         Officer elections for FY 24-25:

·         Schedule:
Announce tonight: January 23

Publish a Roster of candidates: March 26

Update the Roster of Candidates: April 23

Vote for Roster: May 28

Installation of Officers: June 25

·         ALL officer positions are open for election so we encourage any brother who is interested in a leadership role to step forward and submit his name for consideration and vote.

·         Related to officers, Cary announced that Mike Alexander has chosen not to be considered for the Grand Knight position but he will continue as Deputy Grand Knight for the rest of the Fraternal Year.   Worthy Advocate, Past Grand Knight and Membership Chairman, Greg Peters, has agreed to be a candidate for the Grand Knight position for the next Fraternal Year.

·         Officer positions which will be open because current incumbents will be vacating their positions include:  Grand Knight, Deputy Grand Knight and Advocate. Although not an elected position, it is also important to know that the current Financial Secretary, SK Greg Decker has notified me that he will not be taking another term as FS.

·         KOC State Convention: 5May 3-5 in Raleigh.

Old Business: None 

New Business: None

Spanish Roundtable: 

·         The Roundtable held its first fundraising event since its founding in September 2023.  The event was a parish car wash held on January 7 and was a smashing success.  70 cars were washed by 12 brother knights raising nearly $1,300.   The Roundtable meets every 4^th Thursday of the month in the Juan Diego Room at 7:15 pm. 

 

Miscellaneous:

·         New member Jack Murphy volunteered to order council shirts for those wishing to purchase them. Effort will begin in January.

·         Golf Tournament coming Monday, April 22.  See our website for more information about the event, to view the flyer, to become a sponsor, or to play.  Mike Alexander is leading this event. 

·         Lenten Fish Fry on Feb 23^rd. Contact George Schadt This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. cell 910-540-4700 if you would like to help

·         St. Patrick’s Day party will be 3/16 in the St Mark’s gym. Contact Larry Greer This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. cell- 910-471-1574 if you would like to support.  This is a dinner dance complete with dinner and dancing and the craziest St. Patrick’s attire you can find.

Good of the Order:

·         Knight of the Month for November Bud Tascone

·         Family of the Month for November was Salvador and Nely Galvez

·          Knight of the Month for December was Tim Kroll

·         Family of the Month for December was Kristen and Chris Smith

Prayers for Brothers in Need:

·         Names in the Prayer s Book and Brother Greg Peters’ daughter for a successful pregnancy

Next Meeting: February 27 at 7:15pm in the social hall after the 6:30pm Mass.

Closing Prayer: Our Father led by GK

Meeting Adjourned:  8:10 pm

Minutes completed by Recorder: Sean Murphy