Meeting Minutes

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Mass: 6:30 PM

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

·         Total in attendance: 21 Brothers; one brother did not have Rosary.  Please remember to bring your Rosaries.

Officers Attendance Report: Inside Guard provided and is at the end of this report.

Burning candle memorial:

·         For the Canonization of Blessed Michael McGivney

Opening Prayer:  The Hail Mary led by Fr. Cesar Torres Martinez

Pledge of Allegiance:  All

Special Guest(s): (LAMB and other gift recipients – see LAMB Report)

Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting: A motion to approve was made and seconded as posted. Approved.

Financial Reports:

·         Financial Secretary Report: Financial Secretary Greg Decker

·         Financial statement is available upon request.

·         Treasurer Report: Treasurer Bud Tascone

·         Financial statement is available upon request.

·         G Wool gave an update on the Western Kenya Water Project (WKWP). They have enough funding for a well and additional funds will be used to maintain the well. He thanked those who contributed.

Chaplain Report: Fr. Cesar Torres Martinez

·         May 2023 Supreme Chaplain's Monthly Challenge
“I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you.” (Gospel for May 14, Jn 14:18)

Jesus keeps his promises to us. He does not leave us orphans. He appeared to the disciples several times after he rose from the dead. He gave us the Eucharist, his real presence, to nourish us until the end of time. He said he would return at his Second Coming. And there’s another way he did not leave us orphans: He gave us his own mother to be ours. Let us turn to the Blessed Mother often with our needs and prayers of intercession.

Challenge: During this month of Mary, I challenge you to draw closer to Our Lady by offering one decade of the rosary each day for her motherly aid and help. Second, I challenge you to participate in the Faith in Action Rosary program in your parish.

Membership Report: Membership Director Greg Peters

·         Successful Spring Membership Drive on May 6-7.  We have 12 potential candidates, 9 of which have committed to join.  That exemplification will be the evening of June 6 following Mass.

·         Hispanic Roundtable 11 Jun and 14 candidates may be ready.  Thanks to Fr. Cesar, Miguel Saldana and Mike Krawczyk.

Programs Reports: Program Director Larry Greer

·         Our STAR award is in jeopardy since our two replacement directors (Mancini and Repage) need to complete the Safe environment training according to Supreme.  They both are well on way to completion and certification.

·         Faith Director Report: Faith Director Miguel Saldana 

·         Eucharistic Procession June 10 and 11

·         Knights Quarterly Mass:  June 25 at 9:30

·         Discussions on Adoration and the Feast Lady Mother of Church- more to come

·         Four New Faith Meeting- more to follow

·         Faith Director change.  John Clyatt will replace Brother Miguel Saldana as of July 1.

·         Family Director Report: Family Director Jim Mancini

·         Discussed Child Golf event May 30 3:45-5PM (20-30 kids) at Inland Greens

·         Jim discussed a summer program for kids at the Arboretum- sometime during the last 2 weeks of July or first week in Aug.  There are many gardens there and a Koi pond and we would provide lunch and maybe a scavenger hunt with treats at the end.  The Council voted yes to have the event with more details coming.

·         Knight of the Month for March…To be announced later when the Knight is present.

·         Family of the Month for April... To be announced at Mass.

·         Community Director Report: Program Director Greer for Community Director Ray Repage

·         In coordination with the Welcome and Social Committee and the Legion of Mary, the first Knights Movie Night is Mother Theresa: No Greater Love.  It will be screened in the Parish Hall beginning at 6:30PM.  See the website home page for more information and to sign up.  There will be cards to hand out after Mass this weekend; volunteers needed.

·         All Council’s Bocce Tournament under Captain Frank Bio’s leadership on June 10

§  We need players of all talent levels to take back the title.

§  Contact Frank Bio at frankbio2@gmail or 910-899-8946 if you have any interest at all.

§  We turn no one away and everyone has a good time.

§  Join us at Empie Park every Wednesday at 10:00 AM for some camaraderie.

·         Knights Breakfast- Leader George Schadt June 11 10:30am

·         Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest- Leader Sal Tascone July/Aug

·         Life Director Report: Program Director Greer for Life Director Michael Breit

·         Rosary for the Unborn - Please remember that we are always hoping for more brother Knights to join us every Wednesday morning at 9 AM for the Rosary for the Unborn.  The location is at 16th and Hospital Plaza Drive across from Starbucks.

·         The NFL Monday Night Football Pool returns and you can start pre-sales.  Booklets will be available around June 1.  Each $20 booklet gives the holder twenty chances to win $50 (to a maximum of $1,000).  For every ten booklets one sells, he will get a free booklet.  Contact Michael Breit for more information or to get the booklets.  This pool provides funding for all Life programs.

Fourth Degree Report –Greg Decker for Faithful Navigator Caleb Strittmatter

·         New Officers were elected.  Frank Bio will be the Faithful Navigator.  Still need a Scribe.

·         The Passing of the Colors recognition ceremony was held today for St. Mark Catholic School.  It recognized the Eighth Grade students for raising and lowering of the flag throughout the school year by providing each with a certificate and flag lapel pin.  The responsibility was also passed to the Seventh Grade as part of the ceremony. 

·         The Passing of the Colors at St. Mary Catholic School will be on May 31 at 9 in the church.

·         As part of the 11 AM Memorial Day ceremony at the Wilmington National Cemetery, we will be laying a memorial wreath. 

·         The Assembly will be cooking their first quarterly dinner at the Ashley House on June 4.  We have all the volunteers we need.

LAMB Chairman Report – LAMB Chairman Tim Niggel

·         Nine of this year’s recipients of proceeds from LAMB came to receive their check.  Each had a compelling story to tell. 

·         Also receiving the Jeff Werner Scholarship of our council was Kim Niggel who runs the Coastal Therapeutic Riding Program. 

·         Very motivational and pictures are included.  Lamb starts June 3 at Harris Teeters.   Please sign up.  

Financial Secretary Report – Financial Secretary Greg Decker

·          FS is finalizing the current fraternal year financial picture and will turn attention to the 20233-2024 budget with the Program Director and Grand Knight.  Anyone wishing to host a program during the coming fraternal year should work with their Faith In Action director to present it for inclusion in the budget. 

Knights on Call –Chairman Michael Alexander not in attendance.  

Grand Knight’s Report: GK Cary Newman

·         The slate of officers for the coming fraternal year were elected unanimously today.  The only change was that Sean Murphy will now be Recorder.  Congratulations!  Installation will be on June 27 following 6:30 Mass and followed by a bit of a social.  Next business meeting will be July 25.

·         At the State Convention we were awarded the Membership and Unity Awards. 

Old Business

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New Business

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Insurance Agent Report – Marty Yakimovich (not in attendance)

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District Deputy Comments: Eugene Ziemba (not in attendance)

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Good of the Order

·         Our council received two awards at the state convention.  One for achieving 150% of membership quota and one for outstanding unity for Division 4 councils. (Also captured in the GK notes

Prayers for Brothers in Need:

·         (No additional needs than those listed in the prayer book) 

Next Meeting:  July 25 in the parish hall at 7:15PM after 6:30 PM Mass.

Closing Prayer: by Fr. Cesar Torres Martinez

Meeting Adjourned at 8:10 PM

Minutes completed by Recorder: Sean Murphy