1. The February 14, 2017 Council meeting was called to order at 7:32 PM by GK Stumpf
2. Warden’s Report on Membership Cards by Jim Grube in the absence of Jason Touw
3. Opening Prayer offered by GK Stumpf
4. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
| OFFICE | NAME | Pres | OFFICE | NAME | Pres | |
| Chaplain | Vacant | V | Advocate | Tom Silver | P | |
| Grand Knight | Dave Stumpf | P | Warden | Jason Touw | A | |
| Deputy Grand Knight | John Rode | P | Inside Guard | Jose Rodriguez-Belerra | A | |
| Chancellor | Eugene Dust | P 7:38PM | Outside Guard | Pat Karn | A | |
| Recorder | Jim Grube | P | Trustee 3 yr | Bill Swing | A | |
| Financial Secretary | Edward Hagerty | A | Trustee 2 yr | Earl Forrence | P | |
| Treasurer | Mark Mertens | A | Trustee 1 yr | Daniel Cincoski | P | |
| Lecturer | Martin Dehen | P | Present: 8 | Absent: 6 | ||
6. Non-Officer Council Members in Attendance (11 members present for votes)
David Novack, Jeff Sarles, Rob Sarles
7. Knights of Columbus Guests:
District Deputy Tom Mechels
8. Opening Ode: The Council members dispensed with the opening ode.
9. Chaplain’s Report: None
10. Reading of Minutes of Previous Meeting:
With a revision to the number of Council members from 113 to 133, the record of Council finances and actions of the January 10, 2017 General Membership meeting were approved.
11. Report of Admission Committee and Reading of Applications: No report
12. Balloting for Membership (new, readmission. reapplications, transfers):
13. Initiations: None
14. Grand Knight’s Report
15. Treasurer’s Report
The Council account balance is $6,061.57 as of January 30, 2017. Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report was Approved.
16. Financial Secretary’s Report: Total Receipts reported for the period: $2,312.00 (3 batches: $1,237.00, $885.00 and $190.00); Total Disbursements reported for the period: $778.97 (3 Vouchers: $179.00, $99.97 and $500.00).
Motion to accept the Financial Secretary’s report – Approved
Motion to pay the Council bills – Approved
17. Grand Knight Reading of Treasurer’s Receipts, Financial Secretary Vouchers for Deposit – See Financial Secretary’s Report, #16 above.
18. Report of Auditors and Trustees – No report
19. Chancellor’s Report on Vocations – No report
20. Service Program Committee Reports
Program Director: Dave Stumpf – No report
Church Director: Earl Forrence – No report
Vocations: Tom Silver reported that Emily Goedtke, niece of Parishioner Lucy Backman is going to Stuebenville, Ohio to enter the Franciscan Order as a Nun. Our prayers go out to Emily as she begins her journey.
Council Service Director: Ed Ayd – No report
Culture of Life Director: Unassigned – No report
Public Relations: Jason Touw – No report
Family Service Director: Jim Grube – No report
Youth Activity Director: Unassigned – No report
Membership: Dan Cincoski reported the Council membership stands at 134, with 55 Insurance members and 79 Associate members, as of February 1, 2017
Recruitment: John Rode – No report
Retention: Jim Grube – No report
Lecturer: Marty Dehen – No report
HNOJ Life Commission: Tom Silver – No report
21. Report of the Round Table Chairman – Not applicable
22. Report of Standing Committees – No report
23. Unfinished Business
- Cinnamon Roll Sale: Tom Silver reported 15 Knights assisted in the preparation of the rolls and offered a special thank you to the 15 students of Benilde St. Margaret’s that also helped. Tom reported the estimated profit to be spread among seven pro-life organizations will be $3,800 to $3,900.
- Council Sponsored Free Throw Contest of January 28, 2017: Earl Forrence reported 14 Holy Name of Jesus students participated in the contest with the youngest student being six years old. Earl anticipated most of the 14 will advance to the District competition on February 18th.
- Kitchen Fund: Motion to distribute $1,500 to the kitchen fund was Approved.
- Fraternal Survey: The Council report was completed and submitted. District Deputy Tom Mechels reported he completed the Special Needs report on behalf of the Council.
24. New Business
1. Pennies for Seminarians/Jim Campbell Fund: Motion to contribute $134 to both the funds for a total $268 was Approved
2. KC District Free Throw Contest of February 11, 2017: The District competition will begin at 2:00 PM at the Holy Name of Jesus gymnasium. Earl Forrence will coordinate the competition. Dave Stumpf report the Mound Council students will join the competition because they are unable to compete in their District.
3. Holy Name Newcomer Welcome Dinner of February 23, 2017: 10 Knights have volunteered to serve the dinner, with attendance expected to be 75. Volunteers are to be in the kitchen by 5:15 PM and wear KC shirts (subsequently revised to dress shirts with black slacks and dress shoes by Nate).
4. Rosaries for RCIA Candidates: Earl Forrence reported we have enough white and black rosaries for the candidates. Dave Stumpf will find out when the candidates will be discussing the rosary so Earl can be present to hand out the rosaries.
5. Pancake Breakfast RCIA Brunch of March 5, 2017: This will be the first time we serve the RCIA brunch together with the pancake breakfast. Dave Stumpf will confirm the expected food needs for the RCIA brunch.
6. Seafood Buffet Food Preparation on March 4, 2017 From 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM: Lani Schlundt will coordinate the buffet and the food preparation. Greg Hegi and Steve Zylla will help with the cooking and baking.
7. KC Audit Report Due in February: Signatures of the Trustees will be required in order to have the report released.
8. Friday Evening Movie Night: Earl Forrence reported the Friday Evening Movie Night will resume in May. Motion to provide up to $25 for the purchase and shipping of a “John Paul II Liberating Two Continents” DVD was Approved.
9. KC Pens: A new shipment of pens has been received. Earl Forrence will deliver them to HNOJ staff for distribution and bring some for Council members at the March Council meeting.
25. Report of the Fourth Degree:
Dan Cincoski reported the next exemplification is to be April 22/23 in Mankato.
26. Field Agent’s Report: David Novack volunteered to help the Council with the development of our award applications. Dave stressed to the Council the importance of having proper long term care coverage as the cost of long term care can be devastating.
27. District Deputy’s Report: Thomas Mechels reported that the Holy Family Icon will be in the District in March and April. It is currently scheduled to be in our Parish March 20 to April 2. Tom also reported that the state convention will be May 19-21 at the Brooklyn Park Marriott. Finally Tom mentioned he will be picking up tootsie rolls for the District.
28. Good of the Order:
Joe & Dan Vorderbruggen
Christopher “Kip” Walker and wife Susan on the passing of her father
Father Marty Fleming
Dick Hargarten
Jerry Sisk
George Laurance
Deacon Sam Catapano
Lee Ann Silver (Tom Silver’s wife)
Gary Collyard
Earl Forrence
Polly Novack
Frank Renshaw’s wife Madeline
Ava (family member of Jason Touw’s fiancé)
Dan Delmore of Gearty-Delmore Funeral Home on the passing of his father Bob
Jean Roozendaal on the passing of her husband Fritz
Those preparing for marriage
Those in troubled marriages
The unborn and pro-life
Prayers of thanks for Pope Francis
Bishops and Priests of the Archdiocese of St. Paul – Minneapolis
Troubled youth
In thanksgiving for prayers answered
For all Brother Knights and their families in need of our prayers
Candidates for vocations
Police officers
Armed forces
All 1st responders
29. Closing Prayer: The closing prayers were offered at 8:37 PM.
30. Closing Ode: The Council dispensed with the closing ode.
31. Meeting Adjourned: The meeting was adjourned at 8:39 PM.
Closing Reminders:
- Holy Name Newcomer Welcome Dinner on February 23rd
- Pancake Breakfast/RCIA Brunch on March 5
- Seafood Buffet Preparation – March 9 and Buffet – March 10
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Grube, Recording Secretary