Meeting Minutes

Business Meeting Minutes 09-28-16

Business Meeting Minutes September 28, 2016 Knights of Columbus 12017

The business meeting was preceded by a First Degree ceremony under the ceremonial Grand Knight Greg Peters. The degree was dedicated to Saint Mother Teresa. Of the ten candidates, seven are now members of 12017. They are: Adam Ericson, Doug Pearce, Jay Curley, Geronimo Santamaria, Michael Gubista, Mateo Bautista and Binh Nguyen.  Welcome!

The opening prayer was said and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

The roll was called:

Chaplain report: No report though the Chaplain did make comments at the conclusion of the First Degree ceremony. 

Approval of minutes:

The minutes from the August meeting are posted on the council website.  Motion made to approve was passed.

Admissions committee report: None

Grand Knight report:

• The seven new knights were welcomed and mentioned that the knights exist to help strengthen our faith. To that end, attendance at the Memorial Mass on 10/2 was encouraged as well as dressing in sport jacket and khaki pants.  Following Mass, enjoy the breakfast being cooked up by George Schadt, and then on to LifeChain at 2:30 that afternoon.
• The following weened will have both the LAMB Pasta Dinner and Poker Nite on 10/8.
• A Miniature Golf tournament is being planned for November.
• A location for the council Christmas Party is needed as the Pahl's can't host it this year.   

Bills and Communications:

• Thank you letter from Supreme for our support of four seminarians through the RSVP program. 
• Thank you letter from John & Jennifer Weiker. 

Deputy Grand Knight report:

• Offered congratulations to the new members and suggested they avail themselves of the Second Degree on 10/22 at St. Mark. He further mentioned that one must be a Third Degree knight to hold an office.

• Reported that the cornhole tournament had a great turnout with over 200 people present. 

Treasurer’s report:

• The Treasurer gave his report.

Financial Secretary’s report:

• The Financial Secretary provided his report. He also ashed the new knights to provide him with their preferred name for the name badges the council will be purchasing. 

Director’s reports:

Church (Decker):

• The Memorial Mass is Sunday, 10/2, at the 9:30 Mass. It is preceded by the rosary at 8:55. The intention of the Memorial Mass is for "the deceased brother knights of council 12017." 
• October is Rosary Month and will be recited before all weekend Masses throughout the month beginning 35 minutes before the Mass. Come early.
• A Religious Appreciation Mass is scheduled for 9:30 on 10/30. This Mass will be for Fathers Keane and Burbeck. 
• The Ignited By Truth Speaker Series is a unique opportunity to hear a top-notch apologetic and motivational speaker here at St. Mark. Two talks that should be particularly important to knights (about our call to holiness and to mission) will be given. 

Culture of Life (Breit): 

• The Football Pool hasn't met expectations so there's still time to get in on the pool. Think about buying pool booklets for god-children as a way to stay involved in their lives.
• LifeChain is Sunday, 1/2, from 2:30 to 3:30 infront of Kmart on South College Road. Think of Proverbs 31:* "We are called to be avoice for the voiceless."
• The parish has been handing out the Serious Catholic Voters Guide. Get one after Mass and vote the Catholic Church's interests rather than your own. Remember, we're expected to properly form our conscience. One way is to go to the USCCB's website for information on how best to proceed. 
• October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Most of us likely know someone who died of breast cancer. While awareness is important and talked about, the risk to breast cancer from birth control is never talked about. Pamphlets were offered to anyone interested. 
• It's nearly 50 years from the publication of the prophetic encyclical Humanae Vitae which foretold the downward spiral caused by the ready access to birth control. The short encyclical is well worth reading.
• We are blessed to have a Holy Hour every Wednesday from 5:30-6:30. Spend some time before Jesus. 
• 40 Days for Life starts today. Go to the website, 40daysforlife.com, and read the reflections and prayers for the day. Do it one day, or every day throughout the month.  

Family (Peters):

• The DGK's comments about the Cornhole Tournament were echoed by the director. The Ogden Tap Room should be commended for the support shown to the fundraiser. 
• The Knight of the Month is for two knights: Kyle Philips and Jon Scarborough for their driving the highly successful cornhole tournament. 
• The Family of the Month is shared by two families - the Sheltons and the Agnellis. The Grand Knight presented a check to Steve Agnelli and will get a similar check to Steve Shelton representing the proceeds from the tournament.

Youth (Abbe):

• Nothing reported.

Council:

• George Schadt will be preparing another Parish Breakfast which will follow the Memorial Mass on 10/2. Help is always needed.
• Lee Wagner mentioned the upcoming Poker Nite on 10/8 which will follow the LAMB Pasta Dinner.  The last poker nite had 41 players and has a great reputation. 

Community:

• John Bolger talked about support for our veterans; in this case bringing items that can be used boy veterans at the VA Clinic, Disabled American Veterans, and at Ashley House. Anyone interested, contact John for more information.
• He also suggested that providing a wreath at the Wilmington National Cemetery is a good way to honor our veterans - all for $15. The Wreaths Across America program places wreaths on 12/11. 

LAMB (Niggel):

• A Pasta Dinner will be from 5-7 on 10/8 to support LAMB.  The cost is $8 per plate for either dine-in or take-out.   

Insurance Agent Report: 

• Marty Yakimovich talked about two things:
  • The St. Stan's Polish Festival on 11/5 with a new twist this year - a pierogi contest. You'll have to go to find out more. 
  • September is Life Insurance Awareness Month.
• Marty also provided a brief history of the Knights of Columbus to the new knights following the first degree ceremony. 

New Business:

• None brought forward. 

Report of the Fourth Degree (Daniels):

• No report. 

District Deputy Report:

• No report.

Good of the Order:

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

Daniel Agnelli, son of Steve
Linane Shelton, daughter of Steve
Jim Stock
Jim Riesmeyer
Tom McGann
John Defazio - death, co-worker of Greg Peters

Closing prayer and adjourn

Greg Decker, Temporary Recorder