Meeting Minutes

Business Meeting Minutes 08-16-16

Business Meeting Minutes August 16, 2016 Knights of Columbus 12017

Grand Knight Jeff Godshall called the meeting to order and received a report from the Warden that all present were in possession of their membership cards.

PGK Tom Rice of St. Terese council passed the Traveling Gavel to our Grand Knight.  

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

The roll was called:

Chaplain report:  Chaplain absent, no report

Approval of minutes:

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

Admissions committee report: None

Grand Knight report:

• Planning for the September fundraiser at Ogden Tap Room is consuming a lot of the GK's and DGK's time. This Cornhole Tournament is being pitched far and wide for teams to compete. There will be nine boards for play. Food, drink, 50-50, Columbiettes silent auction, and other ways to enjoy the day.  All knights should attend. 
• We're waiting on the office-manager to assign a date for our Membership Drive. Most probably it will be on Labor Day weekend. 
• A First Degree will likely follow in October, assuming some candidates from the membership drive. 
• The council business meeting has officially been changed back to the third Wednesday of the month.  However, to accommodate our Chaplain's schedule, it will be help on the fourth Wednesday for September and October. 
• We will also have a new meeting location -- the old Montessori School room. There will be limited storage space in that room; however, our storage section in the shed will be improved from a storage and cleanliness viewpoint.
• A Rummage Sale for November is being planned.  
• The Poker Night continues to be a good fundraiser. The next, in October, will have a masseuse to "keep the game relaxed".

Treasurer’s report:

• The Treasurer gave his report.

Financial Secretary’s report:

• The Financial Secretary was excused so no report. 

Director’s reports:

Church (Decker):

• The World Day of Prayer is September 11. Prayer cards were distributed for that day. We may offer a rosary on that day as it's a Sunday.
• Thanks to Alex Hill for implementing the Fortnight for Freedom Novena at St. Mark's. 
• Beginning soon the rosary will be said before the 9:30 Sunday Mass throughout the year. It will start at 8:55.
• The Memorial Mass is scheduled for October 2 at the 9:30 Mass. Expect to hear more leading up to the date. 
• The council will sponsor the Memorial Mass as well as a Relogious Appreciation Mass on October 30. 

Culture of Life (Breit): 

• Past CUL Director Decker reported on the Football Pool and extended the date for money turn-in up to September 11, the day before the first game. 

Family:

• Steve Peters will take over for Steve Shelton while the family fcuses on their daughter's illness.
• The Knight of the Month is Tim Niggel for his stepping up for LAMB and making it successful and fun.
• The Family of the Month is the Godshalls - for willingness to take GK position and Marilyn's support.
• The GK asked that Family take on learning of knights and their families who are sick and reaching out to them in their time of need.  

Youth (Abbe):

• Introduced Andrew Lee, a visitor, that will be helping catechesis with youth at St. Mark.

LAMB (Niggel):

• Ten sidewalk collections at various Harris-Teeter stores have been completed. Director Niggel commended Bolger, Kelin, G. Peters, Jeff K., Ken M. and M. Pahl for a combined 44 shifts!
• Candy sales and other events are planned to achieve the target for the year. 

Insurance Agent Report: 

• Marty Yakimovich talked about two things:
  • "The 24 Hour Knight" pamphlet which should be used for recruiting since it breaks down the typical request for 24 hours of one's time over a year. 
  • The availability of a Disabililty Insurance product which won't be taxable income since it's paid for by the member and not as a full/partial company benefit. 

New Business:

• Marty Badewitz presented the GK a copy of "Robert's Rules of Order".
• Chancellor Miguel Saldana talked about the Friday Adoration and the need for three or more people for each hour from 9am to 9pm. 
• Paul Abbe reported that there will be another 24 hour Adoration beginning 9am on September 13 and finishing with the 8:30am Mass the following day. 

Report of the Fourth Degree (Daniels):

• A one day exemplification will be held in Fayetteville on November 19. Contact Decker or Daniels for more information. The cutoff date for applications is October 20. 

District Deputy Report:

• DD Weisgerber listed a number of upcoming First, Second and Third degrees. Those interested can check the state website, kocnc.org, for dates and locations. 

Good of the Order:

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

Roy Parker
Daniel Agnelli, son of Steve
Linane Shelton, daughter of Steve
Zack Fowler's grandmother
Jim Stock
Tommy Moris' mother
Michael Angel's son-in-law, Alan Smithy
Greg Peters' son with a separated shoulder
Ron Daniels' wife with a broken leg
and a few others whose names were not captured.

Closing prayer and adjourn

Greg Decker, Temporary Recorder