2022-05-24 Business Meeting Minutes
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Date: 5/24/2022
Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity:
Presiding Officer - WGK C Smith
Chaplain - Br M Saldana
Charity - Br L Greer
Unity - Br M Alexander
Fraternity - Br M Saldana
Rosary - Br L Greer
Warden - Br G Schadt
Candidate(s): Steve Tabor
Exemplification Start Time: 6:32 PM; Exemplification End Time: 6:58 PM
Call to Order: Grand Knight Chris Smith – 7:12 PM
Warden Report: Br G Schadt
· Call for Rosaries – all in possession of Rosaries
· Call for ID cards – all in possession of ID cards
· Total in attendance: 32 Brothers
Roll call of officers:
Chaplain |
Father Greg Spencer |
E |
Grand Knight |
Chris Smith |
P |
Deputy Grand Knight |
Cary Newman |
E |
Chancellor |
Gary Wool |
P |
Recorder |
Frank A Bio |
P |
Financial Secretary |
Greg Decker |
E |
Treasurer |
Bud Tascone |
E |
Lecturer |
Miguel Saldana |
P |
Advocate |
Mark Pahl |
A |
Warden |
George Schadt |
P |
Inside Guard |
John Bolger |
P |
Outside Guard |
Shawn Duncan |
A |
Trustee Year 3 |
Larry Greer |
P |
Trustee Year 2 |
Steve Shelton |
A |
Trustee Year 1 |
Greg Peters |
P |
Fr. Cesar Torres Martinez joined us part way through the meeting
Opening Prayer: Led by Br M Saldana, All
Pledge of Allegiance: All
Burning candle memorial: (none)
Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting: Approved
Grand Knight’s Report:
· A planning meeting is scheduled for July 7, at DGK Newman’s house
o Due to limited space, only the new board and the Faith in Action directors are invited
o Project and other suggestions should be forward to appropriate director or DGK Newman
Supreme Chaplain's Monthly Challenge presented by DGK C Newman (from website)
“My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” (Gospel for May 8, Jn 10:27)
Jesus is the Good Shepherd, and the Church is his flock. But are you a good sheep? Do you hear his voice as he calls, teaches, and leads you? If we want to follow the Shepherd and not become lost, we must know him well and listen intently. We come to know him most intimately through prayer, the Eucharist, Scripture and good spiritual reading. My brother Knights, let us continually listen to Christ’s voice so we can follow him ever more closely wherever he leads us.
Challenge by Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William E. Lori:
This month, I challenge you to pray the rosary every day and meditate intently on its mysteries to know Jesus better and become ever more attuned to his voice. Second, during this month of Mary, I challenge you to join your council in holding the Faith in Action Rosary program.
Questions for Reflection:
Do you regularly make time to pray? Do you sometimes just go through the motions in prayer or at Mass, not really listening to what Christ is saying to you? What personal habits could you adopt in order to make your prayer life more focused, receptive and fruitful?
Treasurer’s Report: Bud Tascone (No Report)
See Appendix B – FINANCIALS NOT TO BE PUBLISHED ON WEBSITE
Financial Secretary’s Report: Greg Decker (No Report)
See Appendix B – FINANCIALS NOT TO BE PUBLISHED ON WEBSITE
Trustee’s Report – 1. Greg Peters, 2. Steve Shelton, 3. Larry Greer – (No Report)
Old Business:
· Silver Rose - Faith in Action - Life Programs
o Each year, from early March through mid-December, Silver Roses are stewarded by Knights of Columbus councils along routes from Canada to Mexico. Every stop the Silver Rose makes throughout the pilgrimage is a rosary-centered occasion for Knights, parishioners, and community members to pray for respect for life, for the spiritual renewal of each nation, and for the advancement of the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
o Our Council Activities
§ Monday, May 16 – 8:00 - 8:30 Presentation/Prayers Followed by 8:30 Mass
§ Tuesday, May 17 – 6:00 – 6:30 Presentation/Prayers followed by 6:30 Mass
· Bocce - ”Play for Fun” – Every Wednesday, 10:00 AM – 12:00, Empie Park
· Bocce Tournament – Saturday, June 11
o Host Council 11817 – St Stanislaus (snuck out a late win last tourney)
o Empie Park - First Throw – 9:00 till 1:00. Be there early
o Three team limit per Council
o Each team must be registered Friday, June 3 – NO GAME DAY REGISTRATIONS
o We have 4 teams but will move one team to subs next Wednesday (May 4)
· 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.
· We are encouraged to pray to St Michael the Archangel – Prayer Card in latest issue of Columbia.
New Business:
o 2022 - 2023 Officers Election:
Grand Knight |
Cary Newman |
Deputy Grand Knight |
Mike Krawczyk |
Chancellor |
Mike Alexander |
Advocate |
Greg Peters |
Lecturer |
Miguel Saldana (appointed) |
Treasurer |
Sal Tascone |
Financial Secretary |
Greg Decker (appointed) |
Warden |
George Schadt |
Outside Guard |
Shawn Duncan |
Inside Guard |
Joseph Damitz |
Recorder |
Frank A Bio |
Trustee 1 Year |
Steve Shelton |
Trustee 2 Year |
Larry Greer |
Trustee 3 Year |
Chris Smith |
Vote to accept proposed 2022-2023 Officers and Appointees was unanimous.
Program Director Report: Brother Larry Greer
· Faith Report: Brother Miguel Saldana
· Adoration – Beginning after Mass Friday through Saturday starting in June, except July 1 & 2 because of holiday weekend. More people are needed, contact Br M Saldana.
· 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.
· Life Report: Brother Michael Breit
· There is no longer a need to fund Ultrasound machines because the government is providing grants for purchase.
· We are looking for ideas to support life projects.
· Family Report: Brother Robert Gable (No report)
· Community Report: Brother Steve Patterson
· Freedom Flight was a great success at the airport.
LAMB Report: Brother Tim Niggel
· Has requested 10 fundraising days in June through August from Harris Teeter but has not received response still.
· Request are forwarded to Harris Teeter Corporate.
· Br Niggel expects they will be approved and will begin looking for volunteers soon.
· June 2 should be our first collection date.
Update today
· Br T Niggel has received authorization from Harris Teeter for 10 collection days starting June 4!
· He will set up schedule and ask for volunteers for 2 hour shifts from 8:00 AM – 6 PM.
Fourth Degree Report: Larry Greer
· Next Fourth Degree Exemplification is June 4 in Southport.
· 17 brothers are expected to be exemplified.
Field Agent’s Report: Marty Yakimovich (No Report)
District Deputy Report: DD Gene Ziemba (No Report)
Regional District Deputy Comments: Francis Reck
· Council Officer overview (On-Line) - Tuesday June 28, 2022at 8PM CDT (9PM EDT)
· The Leadership of the council is important to the success of it. Good leaders make good council and to pick good leaders we must first know what the responsibilities of each position. During the webinar we will cover the main responsibilities of each officer position. This will be an overview to help us select the next leaders for our next successful year.
Prayers for Brothers in Need:
· Br Greg Decker’s son and brother knight, Christian
· Br Michael Reyes
· Br John Bolger
Good of the Order
· None
Closing Prayer: Fr. Cesar Torres Martinez Time: 7:41 PM
Next Meeting: Fourth Tuesday, next month: 6-28-2022 at 7:00 PM, St Mark’s Catholic Church
Minutes completed by Recorder: Frank A Bio