Meeting Minutes

Business Meeting Minutes 07-19-17

Business Meeting Minutes July 19, 2017of Knights of Columbus 12017

Deputy Grand Knight Chris Smith called the meeting to order. The Warden reported all had membership card and rosary, the opening prayer was led by the Chaplain, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Roll Call of Officers

Two guests (candidates for next First Degree) were acknowleged: Ron Girardi with Michael Breit and Curt Robert with Tim Niggel.

Chaplain report: 

• First, Chaplain asked for prayers for himself. With the transfer of Father Michael, nearly all of the ministerial workload will fall upon Fr. Pat. Prayers also for Father Fernando, the new Parochial Vicar, who will minister primarily to the Hispanic community. 
• The council was thanked for all we've done this year and specifically for instituting the St. Philomena Fund though hope we don't need to use it. We were pro-active in seeding it and other parish ministries are contributing as well.
• The new bishop of the Diocese of raleigh, Luis Raphael Zarama, will be installed on August 29th.
• The Holy Name of Jesus cathedral will be dedicated on July 26th. The Mass for the Cape fear Deanery at the cathedral will be on October 21st.
•  Closed by asking for our prayers for vocations which aren't keeping up with the retirements and deaths. 

Approval of minutes:

The minutes from the June meeting are posted on the council website. Motion made to approve, seconded and was passed.

Retention/Membership report: No  report.

Grand Knight report:

• Expand the breakfast menu and try a no charge approach asking for donations. The menu is being expanded by adding take-out sandwiches. 
• First degree at August meeting.
• Board Installation will be after 11:30 Mass with lunch. [Confirmed date is 8/13.]
• Corn hole tournament at the Ogden tap Room will be in October.
• Have not decided on Columbus Day event.
• Garage Sale this fall. No date yet. The proceeds are targeted to the St. Philomena Fund. 
• Requested credit card for larger expenses. The board thought a debit card may provide the checks-and-balances. A process will be defined and communicated to the council.
• August poker is in the Gym.
• Lastly ask for any questions on budget and will vote on it in August.

Bills and Communications:

Three thank you notes or letters have been received: 

• Father Michael thanking us for the gift to be used toward vestments. He said he's actively looking now. 
• Father Pat for the council's donation and generous help with the international Food Festival.
• Cape Fear Purple Heart Dinner support. 

Treasurer’s report: Gave report

Financial Secretary’s report: Gave report. The new budget is still being revised to make it more clear and will be presented at the next monthly meeting. 

Trustees report: No report.

Director’s reports:

Church (Decker) -

• A Priests Appreciation Mass is scheduled for Sunday, 10/29, at 9:30. Thanks to L. Lambe
• Dynamic Catholic CDs – Becoming the Best Version of Yourself are available.
• Bible Studies and Faith Enrichment – Many opportunities from now through the school year to join.
• Friday Adoration – At the request of Fr. Pat, parish ministries and organizations are asked to be responsible for a specific hour if at all possible. Our time is 2-3pm. M. Saldana is the coordinator.
• Fr. Michael’s move went off well being moved by three knights, Deacon Chris, Tom Lewis and myself.

Family (Peters, S) -

• Knight of the Month was a six-way tie for the Knights who each completed five LAMB shifts: Bolger, Godshall, Kranich, Kline, Kotas and G. Peters. And still more LAMB street collections to go!

Culture of Life (Breit) - 

• NFL Football Pool booklets are available. Sell ten; get one free.

Council -

• Lee Wagner reported that at the July Poker Nite extra chips were sold providing a bonus to the purchaser as well as passing that income to Step Up For Soldiers. Chris Smith again said how well the Poker Nites are being received. 

New Business:

• Chancellor Greer talked about our responsibility to encourage our members to be a presence in the church by wearing our name badges at Mass. 
• As Knights, we are involved in many activities yet that participation doesn't often get recorded. A form will be used at future meetings to try to collect that information. 

Report of the Fourth Degree:

Exemplification will be held November 18 in Jacksonville, NC at Infant of Prague parish. See R. Daniels for a package.

SK Daniels encouraged our Sir Knights to attend assembly meetings.

District Deputy Report: District Deputy did not attend. 

Insurance Representative: Insurance agent did not attend. 

LAMB:

Tim Niggel reported that we're 60% toward our goal with four more LAMB drives to go, and 15 slots to fill! 

Good of the Order:

Prayers were offered for fellow Knights, relatives and friends. In particular the following names were mentioned:

• Jim Stock
• Jim Riesmeyer

Closing prayer and adjourn

The closing prayer was led by our Chaplain. 

Greg Decker, Recorder