Author: Bill Swing

1.   The May 21, 2019 Council meeting was held at Latuff’s Restaurant and was called to order by Grand Knight Rode.
2. Warden’s Report on Membership Cards by Dan Cincoski – No report
3. Opening Prayer offered by Grand Knight Rode
4. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag – No pledge
5. Roll Call of Officers

Office	Name	Present (P)
Chaplain	Vacant
Grand Knight	John Rode	P
Dep.Grand Knight	Eugene Dust	P
Chancellor	Tom Murphy	P
Recorder	Jim Grube	P
Fin. Secretary	Ed Hagerty	P
Treasurer	Mark Mertens	P
Lecturer	Marty Dehen	A
Advocate	Tom Silver	P
Warden	Dan Cincoski	P
Inside Guard	Jose Rodriguez-Belerrari	A
Outside Guard	Pat Karn	A
Trustee 3 Year	Dave Stumpf	P
Trustee 2 Year	Bill Swing	p
Trustee 1 Year	Earl Forrence	P
Present: 11     Absent:  3

6. Non-Officer Council Members in Attendance (18 members present for votes): Gregg Pulles, Vic Tarnowski, John Kniefel, Robert Kohns. Tom Lee, Nathan Lee, George Brockway
7. Knights of Columbus Guests:
8. Opening Ode: There was no opening ode.
9. Chaplain’s Report: None
10. Reading of Minutes of Previous Meeting: No action was taken.
11. Report of Admission Committee and Reading of Applications: No report
12. Balloting for Membership (new, readmission. reapplications, transfers): No action was taken.
13. Initiations: None
14. Grand Knight’s Report: Refer to items #23, #24 and #27.
15. Treasurer’s Report:  The Council account balance was $8,723.53 as of May 21, 2019.
16. Financial Secretary’s Report:  Total Receipts reported for the period: $1,986.00; Total Disbursements reported for the period:  $3,053.71 (9 vouchers:  $39.24, $50.00, $476.71, $50.00, $117.76, $800.00, $920.00, $500.00 and $100.00).
17. Grand Knight Reading of Treasurer’s Receipts, Financial Secretary Vouchers for Deposit – See Financial Secretary’s Report #16.
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
• Faith Director:  Earl Forrence – No report
• Vocations Chairman:  Tom Silver – No report
• Community Director:  Chris Kostelc – No report
• Life Director:  Pat Karn – No report
• Health Servcies; Stephen Johnson – No report
• Public Relations: Matt Mamura – No report
• Family Director:  Jim Grube – No report
• Membership Director: John Rode – No report
  • Recruitment Committee 1:  Dan Cincoski – No report
  • Recruitment Committee 2:  Dave Stumpf – No report
  • Recruitment Committee 3:  Mark Mertens – No report
• Retention Committee: Ed Hagerty – No report.
• Insurance Promotion: Tom Murphy – No report
• Chaplain: Not assigned
• Lecturer: Marty Dehen – No report

21. Report of the Round Table Chairman – Not applicable
22. Report of Standing Committees – No report
23. Unfinished Business – No business
24. New Business
25. Grand Knight Rode announced the Tom Silver family (LeeAnn and Jeff) as the Council’s Family of the Year. Congratulations to the family!
26. Grand Knight Rode announced Bill Swing as the Council’s Knight of the Year. Congratulations to Bill!
27. Grand Knight Rode presented the officer ballot for the 2019/2020 fraternal year for consideration by the Council. The ballot was as follows:

• • • Grand Knight – Eugene Dust
    • Deputy Grand Knight – Tom Murphy
    • Chancellor – Open for nomination
    • Recorder – Jim Grube
    • Financial Secretary – Ed Hagerty
    • Treasurer – Mark Mertens
    • Lecturer – Marty Dehen
    • Advocate – Tom Silver
    • Warden – Dan Cincoski
    • Inside Guard – Tom Lee
    • Outside Guard – Pat Karn
    • Trustee 3 Year – John Rode
    • Trustee 2 Year – Dave Stumpf
    • Trustee 1 Year – Bill Swing

A nomination from the floor placed Greg Pulles’ name in consideration for the Chancellor position.  By unanimous voice vote Greg Pulles was added to the slate of officers, and the slate was elected by unanimous voice vote.

25. Report of the Fourth Degree – No report
26. Field Agent’s Report – District Deputy Swing written report noted that the position remains vacant, and calls should go to General Agent David Goedtke:

Phone:(507)-723-3360

[email protected]

12 South Marshall Avenue

Springfield, MN 56087

27. District Deputy’s Report: District Deputy Swing submitted a written report for May, 2019.  Following are the subjects addressed in his report.
    • State Convention: May 17-19 in Alexandria
    • Recruitment: Members needed by Holy Name by June 30^th – 6 members and 3 insurance members
    • Supreme Convention District 53 ad: All five Councils have elected to help pay for an ad.
    • Financial Secretary: Ed Hagerty has completed his 3 year term and agreed to continue for another term.
    • Supreme Convention: To be held in Minneapolis August 3 through August 8.
28. Good of the Order: No report
29. Closing Prayer: The closing prayers were offered.
30. Closing Ode: There was no closing ode.
31. Meeting Adjourned: The meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Jim Grube, Recording Secretary

The April 9, 2019 Council meeting was called to order at 7:34 PM by Grand Knight Rode

1. Warden’s Report on Membership Cards by Dan Cincoski

2. Opening Prayer offered by Grand Knight Rode

3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

4. Roll Call of Officers

Office	Name	Present (P)
Chaplain	Vacant
Grand Knight	John Rode	P
Dep.Grand Knight	Eugene Dust	A
Chancellor	Tom Murphy	P
Recorder	Jim Grube	P
Fin. Secretary	Ed Hagerty	P
Treasurer	Mark Mertens	P (8:15 pm)
Lecturer	Marty Dehen	A
Advocate	Tom Silver	P
Warden	Dan Cincoski	P
Inside Guard	Jose Rodriguez-Belerrari	A
Outside Guard	Pat Karn	P (8:20 pm)
Trustee 3 Year	Dave Stumpf	P
Trustee 2 Year	Bill Swing	p
Trustee 1 Year	Earl Forrence	P
Present: 11     Absent:  3

6. Non-Officer Council Members in Attendance (11 members present for votes):

7. Knights of Columbus Guests: Bill Swing also attended in his role as District Deputy.

8. Opening Ode: The Council elected to dispense with the opening ode.

9. Chaplain’s Report: None

10. Reading of Minutes of Previous Meeting: The Council approved the record of the Council finances and actions of the March 12, 2019 General Membership meeting.

11. Report of Admission Committee and Reading of Applications: No report

12. Balloting for Membership (new, readmission. reapplications, transfers): No action was taken.

13. Initiations: None

14. Grand Knight’s Report: Refer to items #23, #24 and #27.

15. Treasurer’s Report:  The Council account balance was $8,151.60 as of April 9, 2019.  Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report was approved.

16. Financial Secretary’s Report:  Total Receipts reported for the period: $4,575.00; Total Disbursements reported for the period:  $2,127.40 (9 vouchers:  $204.83, $144.69, $500.00, $300.00, $210.00, $40.00, $140.00, $140.00 and $447.88). Motion to accept the Financial Secretary’s report was approved.

Motion to pay the Council bills was approved.

17. Grand Knight Reading of Treasurer’s Receipts, Financial Secretary Vouchers for Deposit – See Financial Secretary’s Report #16.

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

  • Faith Director:  Earl Forrence – No report

  • Vocations Chairman:  Tom Silver – No report

  • Community Director:  Chris Kostelc – No report

  • Life Director:  Pat Karn – No report

  • Health Servcies; Stephen Johnson – No report

  • Public Relations: Matt Mamura – No report

  • Family Director:  Jim Grube – No report

  • Membership Director: John Rode – No report                                                                                      Recruitment Committee 1:  Dan Cincoski – No report                                                                   Recruitment Committee 2:  Dave Stumpf – No report                                                              Recruitment Committee 3:  Mark Mertens – No report

  • Retention Committee: Ed Hagerty – Ed reported that 34 members still owe dues.

  • Insurance Promotion: Tom Murphy – No report

  • Chaplain: Not assigned

  • Lecturer: Marty Dehen – No report

21. Report of the Round Table Chairman – Not applicable

22. Report of Standing Committees – No report

23. Unfinished Business

1. First Degree Exemplification – Grand Knight Rode that two new members, Wyatt Kern and Jack Tomczyk, were brought into the Council before the meeting when a 1^st Degree Exemplification was held at Holy Name. A third new member, Shane Haggerty, is a transfer from Aberdeen, South Dakota.  Shane had been inactive for years so he also went through the 1^st Degree Exemplification with Wyatt and Jack.  Grand Knight Rode reported a fourth person went through the exemplification, a new member for the Long Lake Council.

2. April 8^th pancake breakfast – Grand Knight Rode reported that proceeds from the pancake breakfast are to go to the West Tonka and Interfaith Outreach food shelves. It was reported that the net proceeds of the breakfast were approximately $800.00

Motion to give $400.00 each to the West Tonka and Interfaith Outreach food shelves was approved.

3. Seafood buffet – Dave Stumpf reported that the gross proceeds for the buffet were approximately $2,700.00 while expenses were approximately $860.00, leaving an approximate net profit of $1,840.00. Motion to give $920.00 to the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary was approved.  Discussion ensued regarding the use of the remaining $920.00, and it was agreed at least $500.00 should fund a seminarian for 2019.  Motion to give $500.00 to Kyle Etzel via the RSVP program was approved

4. Website/Communications Committee meeting – Bill Swing reported on the outcome of the website/marketing meeting held at Grand Knight Rode’s home on April 2^nd, indicating Matt Mamura is no longer able to support the website. Bill provided a handout summary of the meeting, indicating he intends to strengthen the website for visits by men interested in the Council as potential members.  Bill intends to group the various documents that populate the website in a rather disparate manner, intending to group by monthly calendar occurrence.  For instance, all April, 2019 documents will be grouped together for easier access.

In addition to website content and management, the members discussed marketing of the Council and agreed we should update all our brochures and as desired, print out “business/calling cards”.  Tom Silver and Dan Cincoski showed information that we had at the 1^st Degree Exemplification and information other councils have that support the marketing of both the KC’s and their respective councils.

Discussion ensued regarding the identification of someone who could take pictures at all KC sponsored events, but no one was identified.

5. Feed My Starving Children – Grand Knight Rode reported that the Wayzata Council’s sponsored event of March 23^rd was attended by District Deputy Swing, Joe Baddoluco and Joe’s son.

24. New Business

1. May pancake breakfast – Grand Knight Rode reminded the Council that the May pancake breakfast will be May 19. Proceeds from the breakfast are to go to the Council.  Bill Swing will send out an email blast seeking member participation.

2. Candidate slate for upcoming Council election – Grand Knight Rode advised that the upcoming officer election will be for a new 2-year service cycle, and that some positions, namely Chancellor, need to be filled. Grand Knight Rode asked the officers present to offer recommendations directly to him.

3. Council support for RCIA reception following Hoy Saturday service – Dave Stumpf noted that Tom Silver and he will be preparing the food for the event at 11:30 AM. Dave will solicit members for assistance, noting that the members should anticipate arriving at 10:00 PM.

4. 137^th Knights of Columbus Supreme Convention – Grand Knight Rode reminded the Council that the Supreme Convention is to be held in Minneapolis from August 3 to 8, 2019, and that volunteers are needed to assist in the handling of the convention. He noted that 800 volunteers are needed, with the majority needed to provide transportation for the many Bishops that will be present.  Refer to the District Deputy Report, #27, for more details.

5. Supreme Convention District 53 Ad – District Deputy Swing and Past District Deputy Tom Mechels recommend that District 53 run a full black and white ad in the Supreme Convention Ad Booklet. The $250.00 cost could be split five ways – each council contributing $50.00.  The ad would include the name of each of the five councils along with the name of each Grand Knight who will be active in August at the time of the convention.  Motion to pay $50.00 as the Council’s share of the $250.00 cost was approved.

6. Tootsie Roll sale – Grand Knight Rode reminded the Council that the Tootsie Roll sale is scheduled April 27/28. Dave Stumpf is the event coordinator, and an email blast will be sent out to solicit volunteers, as Dave indicated at least 6 people will be needed at each Mass.

7. May Council meeting – The May Council meeting will be held May 21^st at Latuff’s, and will be preceded by a meal. Members are to pay the first $10.00 of their meal cost and the Council will pick up the balance of the cost.  In addition, the Council will purchase up to 6 pitchers of beer for the members.

8. Mothers’ Day rose sale – The Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life will again be sponsoring a rose sale Mother’s Day weekend, May 11/12. Pat Karn indicated that 4 or 5 Knights will be needed at each Mass to assist those who will be present for the sales.

9. Financial Secretary reappointment – Grand Knight Rode reported that Ed Hagerty had agreed to remain as the Holy Name Council Financial Secretary for the next three year term. The Council has filled out the appropriate form and submitted it to District Deputy Swing.

10. Big/Small Dinner – Jim Grube reported that the next Big/Small Dinner is scheduled for May 14^th. Jim noted that 6 to 8 members are needed to serve the dinner.  He will solicit help after getting specifics from Nate Reinhardt.

11. Watchfire – Earl Forrence reported he has signed the Knights up for the 9:00 – 11:00 AM Saturday time slot for the watchfire. Earl will again lead the recitation of the Franciscan Rosary.  Bill Swing will send out an email blast to the membership advising of the watchfire activity.

12. Rosaries for Confirmation class – Earl Forrence reported he will be giving rosaries and rosary cards to the Confirmation class on May 1^st. Motion to purchase 1,000 KC rosary cards was approved.

13. Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine visit – Bill Swing indicated he is involved in the organization of a bus trip to La Crosse, WI on August 4^th to visit the shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. More information is to follow.

14. Kip Walker fundraiser – Dave Stumpf handed out flyers advertising a “Kegs for Kip” fundraiser intended to raise money for the purchase of a handicap equipped van so Sue Walker could drive Kip to destinations instead of having to rely on other means of transportation. Due to a brain tumor, Kip is no longer able to walk and the van is needed for Sue to get him about in a more normal manner.  The event is to occur May 23^rd from 5:00 to 9:00 PM at the Excelsior Brewing Company.  Motion to donate $100.00 was approved.

25.  Report of the Fourth Degree – Dan Cincoski reported the spring exemplification will occur in Bloomington, May 3-5. Dan also reported that 2^nd and 3^rd Degree Exemplifications are to occur May 3^rd.

26.  Field Agent’s Report – District Deputy Swing reported that John Egan has resigned his position as Field Agent, the position is now vacant, and calls should go to General Agent David Goedtke:

Phone:(507)-723-3360

[email protected]

12 South Marshall Avenue

Springfield, MN 56087

27. District Deputy’s Report: District Deputy Swing submitted a written report for April, 2019.  Following are the subjects addressed in his report.

1. 1. Recruitment – District Deputy Swing offered the following membership information as of March 28^th:
      •  Wayzata: +5 members (5 gain, 0 loss); +2 insurance (2 gain, 0 loss)
      • Loretto: 0 members (0 gain, 0 loss); 0 insurance (0 gain, 0 loss)
      • Long Lake: +1 members (2 gain, 1 loss); 0 insurance (0 gain, 0 loss)
      • Medina: 0 members (0 gain, 0 loss); 0 insurance (0 gain, 0 loss)
      • Golden Valley: +2 members (3 gain, 1 loss); 0 insurance (0 gain, 0 loss)
        

         

        On-line Membership and Prospect Landing Page:  District Deputy Swing noted he had heard from councils indicating they are unfamiliar with the details on how the on-line membership and the prospect landing page work.   District Deputy Swing recommended the councils create their own prospect landing page by going to:  https://info.kofc.org/pagerequest.

        Regarding on-line membership, if a man wishes to sign up on-line, he may go to www.kofc.org/join.

   2. State Convention: The 2019 convention will be held May 17 – 19th at Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center, Alexandria.    Grand Knight Rode indicated he intends to attend, and he will solicit participation from Eugene Dust.  Necessary actions include:

      • • The Financial Secretary must mail in Delegate Credentials form

        • Delegates must register on-line

        • Delegates must reserve their room

   3. 1^st Degree schedule – The schedule is:

      Medina – Tuesday, April 9^th – 6:00 PM                                                                                             Golden Valley – Tuesday, May 14^th -6:00 PM
   4. Supreme Convention – A Signup Genius link is available through the State Council website for volunteers to sign up to help.  Information on the upcoming convention may be read at:  https://mnknights.org/the-2019-supreme-convention-details/

28.Good of the Order:

• • Christopher “Kip” Walker and wife Susan
  • Dick and Mary Alice Hargarten
  • Jerry and Joanne Sisk
  • George Laurance
  • Tom Silver
  • Kim Mertens (Mark Mertens’ wife)
  • Paul Silver (Tom Silver’s brother)
  • Bill Rudolph
  • Davone Yang and his family
  • David Novack and his family
  • Father Steve and Father Evans
  • A 4^th grade student at Holy Name who has become seriously ill
  • RCIA candidates and catechumens
  • Those suffering from the effects of natural disasters
  • Those preparing for marriage
  • Those in troubled marriages
  • The unborn and pro-life
  • Prayers of thanks for Pope Francis
  • All Bishops, Priests and Religious
  • The canonization of Father Michael J. McGivney
  • The unemployed and those seeking work
  • 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 9:11 PM.

30.  Closing Ode:  The Council dispensed with the closing ode.

31. Meeting Adjourned:  The meeting was adjourned at 9:12 PM.

Closing Reminders:                                                                                                                                          

Tootsie Roll sale – April 27/28

Mothers’ Day rose sale – May 11/12

Big/Small Dinner – May 14

Pancake breakfast – May 19

Council meeting including dinner at Latuff’s – May 21                                                                                   

Respectfully submitted,       

im Grube, Recording Secretary

1.   The January 8, 2019 Council meeting was called to order at 7:38 PM by Grand Knight Rode

2.  Warden’s Report on Membership Cards by Dan Cincoski

3.  Opening Prayer offered by Grand Knight Rode

4.  Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

5.  Roll Call of Officers

Office	Name	Present (P) Absent (A)
Chaplain	Vacant
Advocate	Tom Silver	P
Grand Knight	John Rode	P
Warden	Dan Cincoski	P
Dep.Grand Knight	Eugene  Dust	P
Inside Guard	Jose  Rodriguez-Belerrari	A
Chancellor	Tom Murphy	P
Outside Guard	Pat Karn	A
Recorder	Jim Grube	P
Trustee 3 Year	Dave Stumpf	P
Financial  Secretary	Ed Hagerty	P
Trustee 2  Year	Bill Swing	P
Treasurer	Mark Mertens	P
Trustee 1 Year	Earl Forrence	A
Lecturer	Marty Dehen	A
Present:   10    Absent:  4

6.  Non-Officer Council Members in Attendance (10 members present for votes):  Bill Swing also attended in his role as District #53 Deputy.

7.  Knights of Columbus Guests:  Bill Swing also attended in his role as District #53 Deputy.

8.  Opening Ode:  The Council elected to dispense with the opening ode.

9.  Chaplain’s Report:  None

10.  Reading of Minutes of Previous Meeting:  The Council approved the record of the Council finances and actions of the November 13, 2018 General Membership meeting.

11.  Report of Admission Committee and Reading of Applications:  No report

12.  Balloting for Membership (new, readmission. reapplications, transfers):  No action was taken.

13.  Initiations:  None

14.  Grand Knight’s Report:  Refer to items #23, #24 and #27.

 15.  Treasurer’s Report:  The Council account balance was $6,668.57 as of January 8, 2019.  This included $0.77 interest earned in 2018.  Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report was approved.

16.  Financial Secretary’s Report:  Total Receipts reported for the period: $1,035.00 (1 batch); Total Disbursements reported for the period:  $2,565.25 (8 vouchers:  $121.13, $60.50, $99.00, $84.62, $400.00, $400.00, $400.00 and $1,000.00).  Motion to accept the Financial Secretary’s report was approved. Motion to pay the Council bills was 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
• Faith Director:  Earl Forrence – No report
• Vocations Chairman:  Tom Silver – No report
• Community Director:  Chris Kostelc – No report
• Life Director:  Pat Karn – No report
• Health Servcies;  Dr. Stephen Johnson – No report
• Public Relations:  Matt Mamura – No report
• Family Director:  Jim Grube – No report       
• Membership Director:  John Rode – No report
• Recruitment Committee 1:  Dan Cincoski – No report
• Recruitment Committee 2:  Dave Stumpf – No report
• Recruitment Committee 3:  Mark Mertens – No report
• Retention Committee:  Ed Hagerty reported that a number of Council members failed to pay their 2018 dues.  This report sparked a discussion regarding what the Council should do relative to the delinquent members.
• Insurance Promotion:  Tom Murphy – No report
• Chaplain:  Not assigned
• Lecturer:  Marty Dehen – No report

21.  Report of the Round Table Chairman – Not applicable

22.  Report of Standing Committees – No report

23.  Unfinished Business

1.  Our Lady Help of Persecuted Christians Icon residence at Holy Name – District Deputy Bill Swing noted that the icon was prominently displayed in the Adoration Chapel from December 10th to December 20th.  District Deputy Swing advised that Frank Renshaw  represented HNOJ Administrative staff for placement of the icon.

2.  Growing the order – Grand Knight Rode expressed to the Council his desire to have the Council meet for a separate meeting to discuss how the Council can increase its membership.  The meeting is to occur January 29th at 7:00 PM at John’s home – 2025 Black Oaks Lane North, Plymouth.  Grand Knight Rode intends to include John Egan, our Field Agent.  Grand Knight Rode will make sure an email blast is sent out to the membership.

3.  District 53 meeting – District Deputy Swing advised the Council that the criteria for the issuance of state awards have been made more restrictive, thus state awards will be harder to receive in the future.

District Deputy Swing mentioned the four pillars of the Faith in Action model:  faith, family, community and life.  Please refer to his report under #27.

4.  Christmas Eve parking – Eugene Dust reported Jim Grube coordinated the parking activities in his absence on December 24, 2018.  Jim reported that a number of members, together with family members and parishioners made the work a success.  Jim and Tom Silver noted that the act of wishing families a Merry Christmas as they left their vehicles helped the parishioners “get into the spirit” as they walked into Church.

5.  Free throw competition – Grand Knight Rode reported Bill Swing, Joe Badalucco and he met to discuss the competition and decided to forego the 2019 cycle in favor of preparation for the 2020 cycle.  Further information is contained in the District Deputy’s report – #27.

24.  New Business

1.  Cinnamon roll weekend – Tom Silver reported the weekend will be January 25-27.  Bill Swing volunteered to send a flyer to the membership soliciting help.  Tom indicated the greatest need is Friday evening cleanup and Sunday morning sales.  Tom reported that Josh Phinney, a manager at Hy-Vee grocery store, has offered to provide a price break for the rolls and frosting.

2.  Council receipt of Columbian Award – Grand Knight passed around among the Council the Columbian Award plaque the Council earned last fraternal year.

3.  1st Degree Exemplification – The next exemplification is scheduled for 6:00 PM April 9th.  Tom Murphy is to take the lead in the coordination of activities related to the exemplification.

4.  Knights of Columbus survey – Grand Knight Rode advised the members that the survey is due January 31, 2019, and asked that the members fill out and return their surveys as soon as possible so the roll-up and submittal can occur by the 31st.

5.  Requests for donations – Grand Knight Rode reported that he has received requests for financial assistance from St. Stephen’s, Missions, Inc. and others organizations.  After limited discussion, no further action was taken.

6.  Purchase of rosaries – Earl Forrence had advised the officers via email that the Council needs 15 each of the black and the white Knights of Columbus rosaries for the Adoration Chapel, members brought into the Council, and the RCIA candidates.  In addition, 156 each of the blue and clear crystal rosaries are needed for Confirmation candidates and the NPH orphanage.  Tom Silver volunteered to purchase the rosaries, with reimbursement to be provided.  Motion to make up to $500 available for the purchase of the rosaries was approved.  Note:  Tom subsequently purchase the crystal rosaries at a cost of approximately $300.00, including shipping cost.

7.  Council website – Bill Swing volunteered to serve as the Council’s webmaster.  The condition of the website was the subject of discussion, and Bill indicated he would work to make the website more user friendly.  Bill also asked officers to develop their postings in a Word document and submit them to him for posting on the website and email distribution to the Council.

8.  Council credit card – Treasurer Mertens reported that Wells Fargo has issued a credit card to the Council for its use.  Motion to use the credit card for business to business transactions was approved.

9.  Holy Name of Jesus school fundraiser – Grand Knight Rode reported that a representative of the school has solicited the Council for assistance in the raising of funds for the school.  Motion to give $100.00 to the school for its use in its fundraising effort was approved.

25.  Report of the Fourth Degree – Dan Cincoski reported that the Fourth Degree Knights renewed their 1st through 4th degree obligations on January 7, 2019 at St. Peter and Paul Parish in Loretto.  Those who brought swords to the event had their swords blessed.  Dan also reported the spring exemplification will occur in Bloomington, May 14/15.

26.  Field Agent’s Report – John Egan is the Council’s Field Agent.  John’s contact information is:  email – [email protected] cell phone – 763-234-1477 and address – 8920 100th Avenue North, Maple Grove, MN 55322

27.  District Deputy’s Report:  District Deputy Swing submitted a written report for January, 2019.  Following are the subjects addressed in his report.

1.  New Year message – All Council members were encouraged to embrace the four new pillars of the Faith in Action model:  faith, family, community and life, and think about how our Council may best respond.  District Deputy Swing offered what the Council should engage in each of the four categories in order to comply with the minimums of the Knights of Columbus to achieve the Columbian award.  He recommended the members refer to the website at:  KofC.org/faithinaction for more background and information.

2.  Degree schedule – The degree schedule for the year calls for an April 9, 2019 1st Degree Exemplification at 6:00 PM at Holy Name.

3.  Free throw competition – The Wayzata and Golden Valley Councils will be sponsoring local competitions.  The district competition will be held February 3, 2019 at 11:30 AM at the Good Shepard School gymnasium, with the regional competition to occur February 9, 2019 at the St. Vincent de Paul School gymnasium in Brooklyn Park.

4.  January District Deputy visits – District Deputy Swing will visit Holy Name January 8, 2019.

5.  Major Degree Exemplification schedule – The schedule is as follows:                                                  

• January 26, 2019 – St. Vincent de Paul, Brooklyn Park, with 1st Degree at 9:00 AM, 2nd Degree at 10:30 AM and 3rd Degree following
• February 6, 2019 – St. John Vianney, St. Paul, with 1st Degree at Noon, 2nd Degree at 1:00 PM and 3rd Degree following
• February 23, 2019 – St. Timothy, Blaine, with 1st Degree at 9:00 AM, 2nd Degree at 10:00 AM and 3rd Degree following

6.  Supreme Convention – A website link will soon be available for Knights to select volunteer opportunities.

7.  Seminarians join free – This is a new membership offer where seminarians may join the Knights of Columbus and enjoy free membership as long as they remain in the seminary, or are ordained to the priesthood.

28.  Good of the Order:

• Christopher “Kip” Walker and wife Susan
• Dick and Mary Alice Hargarten
• Jerry and Joanne Sisk
• George Laurance
• Tom Silver
• Earl Forrence
• Paul Silver (Tom Silver’s brother)
• Bill Rudolph
• Davone Yang and his family
• David Novack and his family
• Father Steve and Father Evans
• Those suffering from the effects of natural disasters
• Those preparing for marriage
• Those in troubled marriages
• The unborn and pro-life
• Prayers of thanks for Pope Francis
• All Bishops, Priests and Religious
• The unemployed and those seeking work
• 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 9:17 PM.

30.  Closing Ode:  The Council dispensed with the closing ode.

31.  Meeting Adjourned:  The meeting was adjourned at 9:18 PM.

Closing Reminders:   

 Respectfully submitted,                                                                                                                       

Jim Grube, Recording Secretary

Knights of Columbus

Good Samaritan

Council Meeting  

Date: 2/9/2010

 

1. The Council was called to order at 7:35 PM by GK Jim Seifert
2. Warden’s Report on Membership Card by Earl Forrence
3. Prayer was offered by GK Jim Seifert
4. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag 
5. Roll Call of Officers:

OFFICE	NAME	Pres	OFFICE	NAME	Pres
Chaplain	Rev. Sam Catapano	A	Advocate	David Stumpf	A
Grand Knight	James Seifert	P	Warden	Davonne Yang	A
Deputy Grand Knight	James Grube	P	Inside Guard	David Sheffield	A
Chancellor	Dan Cincoski	P	Outside Guard	Craig Lyon	A
Recorder	Joe Badalucco	P	Trustee 3 yr	Patrick Karn	A
Financial Secretary	Bill Swing	P	Trustee 2 yr	Thomas Silver	P
Treasurer	Mark Mertens	P	Trustee 1 yr	Martin Dehen	A
Lecturer	Earl Forrence	P	Present 8     Absent 7

 

6. Opening Ode

• Motion to dismiss with the Opening and Closing Odes proposed, seconded and carried.

 

7. Reading of Minutes of Previous Meeting

• January 12, 2010 Council meeting minutes were read and approved.
• January 12, 2010 Council meeting minutes were sent to Officers and Trustees on January 27, 2009.
• A copy of the minutes may be obtained by a member in good standing upon request of the Grand Knight.

 

 

8. Membership Director’s Report:

 

9. Reading of Notices of Applications in other Councils

• None

 

10. Initiations

• 2 on 1/16/2010
  1. Tom Myers
  2. Butch Schuelke

 

11. Grand Knight’s Report – Read by GK Siefert
    1. Report filed by FS Bill Swing on January 30, 2010.
    2. FS Bill Swing filed the Tax Exempt Organization Notice Form 990-N for the year calendar ending 12/31/2009.
    3. The IRS accepted the filing on February 1, 2010
       1. Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity (Form 1728)
          • 10 Individual Fraternal Activity surveys returned (11% of membership).
          • Survey sample results used to project total Council fraternal activity.
          • Report filed by FS Bill Swing on January 30, 2010
          • GK recommendation for next year:
            1. Distribute the Individual Fraternal Activity survey form at the Christmas Party.
            2. Send out the Individual Fraternal Activity survey form with the annual dues statement to be returned to the Council with the dues payment.
            3. Make the Individual Fraternal Activity survey form available at the January Council meeting.
       2. Council Partnership Profile with Special Olympics
       3. Annual Report of Tax Exempt Organization
       4. Council Growth and Development Form
          • GK Jim Seifert mailed the Survey form to Supreme Council February 8, 2010.
       5. Wednesday Night Fine Dining Update
          • Ken Grogg, the Holy Name Parish volunteer has obtained full-time employment and is unable to head up the program.
          • Contingency plans: Steve Zylla plans to pre-cook food on Sunday or Tuesday.
          • The Program needs 1-2 more persons to come in at 2 p.m. on Wednesday to help Jim Franzen with food preparation and setup for serving at 5:15 p.m.
          • The program also needs 1-2 more regular volunteers. Weekly staffing count between 5-8 pm varies widely.
       6. Council Liability Insurance
          • FS Bill Swing has obtained competitive proposals for Liability insurance coverage.
          • Insurance budget authorization to be sought at tonight’s Council meeting.
          • Grand Knight, Financial Secretary and Trustees to make final decision.
       7. Major Degree Exemplifications
          1. Vincent de Paul, Osseo, Saturday, January 16, 2010
             • Butch Schuelke and Tom Myers, presented by DGK Jim Grube, completed 1st-2nd-3rd degree.
          2. Upcoming Degree Exemplifications
             • KC Hall, Anoka, Sunday, February 14, 2010 (moved up from 02/21/2010)
             • Council 13096 has 1 3rd degree candidate pending (Mike Stowe).
             • Council 13096 has 1 1st-2nd-3rd degree application pending (Larry Allar).
          3. Marian KC Hall, Bloomington, Sunday, March 7, 2010
          4. Peters Church, North St. Paul, Saturday, March 20, 2010
12. KC Perpetual Adoration Hour – For the Good of the Order

• Every Friday, 8 PM
• Eight Knights participate at this time.
• Consider officially filling the 9-10 PM hour (currently open).
• Jim Grube is scheduling the monthly rotation.
• More KC Brothers are invited to join the KC Adoration Hour or any other open hour. Check the HNOJ website or contact Jim Grube for details.

1. 1^st Qtr Service Program Events

• Wednesday Night Fine Dining
  • Feb 10, Feb 24, Mar 3, Mar 10
  • Spring / Easter Break – 3 weeks
  • Program resumes – All 4 Wednesday’s in April
• Council Meetings
  • Tue, Mar 9, 2010 7:10 pm Rosary, 7:30 pm Call to Order
  • Sun, Mar 21, 2010 7:00 pm – Quarterly Officer Meeting @ Lund’s Plymouth Community Room
• Seafood Buffet – Fri, Feb 26, 2010
  • Sign up to work at hnojkc.org
  • KC’s will provide a free meal for New HNOJ Members.
• Pancake Breakfast – Sun, Mar 7, 2010
  • Proceeds to Council charity.
  • Two more Spring 2010 breakfasts, proceeds to Council charity.

1. April 11, 2010
2. May 16, 2010 (Walleye Season Opener)

 

 

• Council Corporate Mass
  • March 21, 2010 10:30 a.m. Mass.
  • Council and Families special seating section
  • Receive the Eucharist together.
  • Navy suit / sport coat jacket.
  • Mass is to commemorate Founder’s Day – Mon, Mar 29, 2010 (Monday in Holy Week).
  • Bulletin announcement
• Nomination Committee Activation – Call for Nominations
  • Knight of the Year
  • Family of the Year
  • Outstanding Service Program
• Reminder: Panera Social Time
  • Tue, Feb 23 7:30 am
  • Tue, Mar 30 7:30 am

1. District Updates

• DGK Jim Grube attended District 53 meeting January 14, 2010
• March Membership Blitz – “Power of 10” program.
• KC Recruitment Brochure template.
• KC Free Throw Contest Dates
  • Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010 @ Holy Name, District Level Event
  • Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010 @ Holy Name, Regional Level Event
• Levy Restaurants Fund Raising Opportunity
  • Staffing Xcel Energy Center events
  • Wayzata Council wants to partner with at least one other Council

1. Each Council to provide 4 members and a supervisor (contact)
2. 6-7 hour shifts, starting 2-3 hours before the event.

• Tootsie Roll Weekend
  • April 24-25, 2010
  • We need to locate site(s) for Friday, Saturday funds solicitation
  • Holy Name of Jesus is the District 53 drop site.
  • Each Council to order 2 extra cases for distribution to military service personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan
  • Order Due date March 1, 2010
• KC Day at Twins game – August 22, 2010
• Next District 53 meeting, Thursday, April 8, 2010, hosted by Wayzata Council.

 

 

1. State Updates

• Food for Families Report Due March 1, 2010
• State Forms Due April 10, 2010
  • Year End Program Report
  • State Council Service Program Award Entry Form
  • State Council Service Awards Entry Forms
  • Knight of the Year
  • Family of the Year
• State Convention
  • May 14-16, 2010, St. Cloud
  • State Raffle Tickets available for purchase at tonight’s Council meeting.

1. Supreme Updates

• Membership Statement as of 01/29/2010
  • Total Membership 96
  • Year to Date Change -2
  • Percent of Quota (7) Achieved 0%

 

 

12. Chaplin’s Report

• No report

 

13. Treasurer’s Report

• Council account balance: $ 4828.48 as of 2/9/2010
• Check cashed by Jim Lannan for RSVP
• Tootsie Roll account minimum balance is $250.00 to avoid service fees. Need to get to that amount.

 

14. Financial Secretary’s Report

• Total Receipts Reported: $ 690.00
• Expenses totaling: $ 426.17
• 2^nd half of 2009 audit report is complete
• Motion to accept Treasurer’s and Financial Secretary’s report was approved

 

15. Grand Knight Reading of Treasurer’s Receipts, Financial Secretary Vouches for Deposit

• Treasurers Receipts at meeting totaling: $ 0.00
• Motion to accept was approved

 

16. Reading of Bills and Communications

• None

 

17. Financial Secretary’s Report of Receipts of Meeting

• No funds received at the meeting.

 

18. Report of Auditors and Trustees

• None

 

19. Chancellor’s Report on Vocations

• None

 

20. Service Program Committee Reports

• No report

 

21. Recruitment Activity (Membership Director)

• March Blitz
• Target is 10 new members by June

 

22. Retention Committee Report

• No report

 

23. Program Director
    • Director – Jim Grube
    • Church Activity – George Laurance

• Prolife meeting held on 1/16 at Panera
  • Discussed moving the Children’s Memorial across the street by mausoleum
  • Discussed placing memorial to unborn in front of HNOJ church
  • Karen Karn took pictures of other memorials for ideas. Some are very elaborate and costly
  • George is doing cost estimates of different designs
  • Also discussing the possibility of tying the memorial to the unborn with a the Rosary walk project
  • At this time many ideas are being considered. Bottom line, the committee needs to come to the council with specific proposals and associated costs.
• Memorial for the unborn: Feel free to attend the committee meetings
  • Community Activity
• No report
  • Council Activity
• No report
  • Family Activity
• No report
  • Youth Activity
• No report

 

24. Report of Standing Committees

• No report

 

25. Unfinished Business

• Dinner to honor priests (“Year of the Priest”). Proposed doing on 6/19. Coordinate with the VBS picnic and do as a barbecue.
• Motion carried to allocate proceeds from the Seafood Buffet to the Food for Families Program
• Dan C. motioned to make the Seafood Buffet a fund raiser and to raise meal prices:
  • $8.00 for adults
  • $5.00 for children under 12
  • $30.00 cap for a single family

Motion was carried

• Father Joseph has agreed to participate in the Seafood Buffet. He will coordinate with Davonne
• Recap of Cinnamon Roll fund raiser:
  • Netted over $3500.00
  • Could have used more help

 

26. New Business
    • FS seeked approval to financial support for:
      • Student Loan Program
      • Jim Campbell Fund
      • Pennies for Seminarians
      • Motion carried to approve $261.00
    • FS report on insurance quotes:
      • 1^st quote was $343/year for $1 mill. liability (Name of insurance broker?)
      • 2^nd quote was $270.00/yr. from Auto Owners Insurance (Golden Valley council purchased from this company)
      • 3^rd quote was $500.00/yr from McAlpine Agency
      • Motion was carried to approve up to $400.00 for a policy, subject to review and approval by the council
    • Urban Home Works – Dan C.
      • Bought 25condemned homes for $1 from city of St. Paul
      • Purchased them to be rebuilt and resold
      • Try to rebuild as multi-family dwellings
      • Check with Dan Gallagher about volunteer opportunities. Scheduled once a month

 

27. Fourth Degree

• Next exemplification is scheduled for 4/17 in Duluth
• Dan C. has Form 400’s if anyone is interested in attending.

 

28. Field Agent’s Report

• Highly recommended reading the Supreme’s article in the Columbia magazine about the KofC’s Insurance

 

29. District Deputy’s Report

• No report

 

30. Good of the Order

• Deacon Terry Schneider’s family
• Deacon Sam Catapano
• Earl Forrence and family
• Davonne Yang and his wife
• Mark Best and family
• Bill Cavanaugh
• Don Carstens
• Pat Karn and family
• All priests
• Tim Silver – for his recent safe return from a tour in Iraq
• Dave Novak’s parents – thanksgiving for recent improvements in father’s health and his mother’s successful operation

 

31. Chaplain’s Summation

• None

 

32. Closing Prayer

• Closing Prayers were said at: 9:23 PM

 

33. Meeting Adjourned (Closing Ode, dismissed above)

• Meeting Adjourned at 9:24 PM