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Council Minutes 2010 June

Knights of Columbus

Good Samaritan

Council Meeting  

Date: 6/8/2010 

  1. The Council was called to order at 7:35 PM by GK Jim Seifert
  2. Warden’s Report on Membership Card by Marty Dehen
  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 P
Financial Secretary Bill Swing P Trustee 2 yr Thomas Silver P
Treasurer Mark Mertens P Trustee 1 yr Martin Dehen P
Lecturer Earl Forrence A                          Present 9     Absent 6

 

  1. Opening Ode
  • Motion to dismiss with the Opening and Closing Odes proposed, seconded and carried.
  1. Reading of Minutes of Previous Meeting
    • April 13, 2010 Council meeting minutes were read and approved.
    • April 30, 2010 Special Council Meeting minutes were read and approved.
    • May 12, 2010 Annual Officer Election Meeting minutes were read and approved.
  • A copy of the minutes may be obtained by a member in good standing upon request of the Grand Knight.

 

  1. Membership Director’s Report:
  • Form 100 for John Rode presented. Proposed by Steve Zylla
  • Motion carried to accept John Rode’s application
  1. Reading of Notices of Applications in other Councils
  • None
  1. Initiations
  • None
  1. Grand Knight’s Report – Read by GK Siefert
    1. Supreme Membership Report for May 31, 2010
      1. Total Membership 109
      2. YTD Associates: Additions 15, Deductions 5, Net Growth 10, Goal 7
      3. YTD Insurance: Additions 5, Deductions 3, Net Growth 2, Goal 3 (1 application pending approval).
    2. Major Degree Exemplifications
      1. Church of the Epiphany, Coon Rapids, Saturday, May 1, 2010.
        1. Rob Hetchler
        2. Tom Lee
        3. Jim O’Toole
        4. Larry Winkler
        5. Alex Yang
      2. Joseph Catholic Church, Rosemount, Saturday, May 8, 2010
        1. Bill Inhofer
        2. Dave Brinza
        3. Richard Synstellien (1st Degree)
        4. Fr. Joseph Quoc-Vuong (2nd and 3rd Degree)
      3. State Convention May 15-16, 2010
        1. Attended by delegates GK Seifert and DGK Grube.
        2. Council 13096 purchased State Foundation Raffle Tickets $165.00
        3. One-half is returned to the Council.
      4. State Updates
        1. KC Day at Twins game – August 22, 2010
          1. Ticket Order forms were sent to the membership.
          2. No one has notified the Council that they ordered game tickets.
          3. Not enough interest to warrant making group transportation arrangements.
        2. Ultrasound Machine Purchase Program
          1. When a State/Local council raises one-half of the cost of an ultrasound machine for a pro-life pregnancy help center, the Supreme Council will match the other one-half of the machine’s cost.
          2. Guidelines and Application received.
          3. Program is operated under the direct supervision of the State Deputy.
      5. District 53 Update
        1. Officer and Trustee Installation
          1. Hosted by Loretto Council, June, 24, 2010.
          2. Next District 53 meeting, Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 7:00 PM., hosted by DD Mark Foresman at his home.
              1. District 53 participation in the Ultrasound Initiative will be discussed.
      6. Fundraiser for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities
        1. Tootsie Roll Weekend
        2. April 24-25, 2010
        3. Amount Collected: $1,361.23
      7. Wednesday Night Fine Dining Update
        1. This year’s program ended April 28, 2010.
        2. Program is starts again on September 29, 2010.
        3. Program staffing to be determined by Holy Name this summer.
        4. KC’s will continue in a major role.
      8. Holy Name of Jesus Living Rosary and May Crowning
        1. Wednesday, May 5, 2010.
        2. Knights of Columbus lead the Our Father Beads.
        3. Knights gave a rosary to all in attendance who want one.
      9. Pancake Breakfast – Proceeds to Council Charities
        1. Sunday, May 16, 2010
        2. Gross Receipts: $1,480
      10. Ladies Auxiliary Tax Exemption Request
        1. FS Swing: Letter to IRS sent May 19, 2010.
        2. Requesting tax exemption under IRC 501(c)(8) and the Supreme Council Group Exemption.
      11. Member Degree Status
        1. The GK has been informed that many members who transferred into the Council in the past are listed on the roster as 1st Degree but should be listed as 3rd
        2. The Retention Committee will ascertain the correct degree status of those members listed as 1st Degree members.
        3. A prescribed correction procedure will implement the necessary changes.
        4. Any member listed as 1st Degree on the Council Roster who has taken the 2nd or 3rd Degree, should notify the Financial Secretary of the discrepancy.
      12. Deceased Member
        1. Mark Best, Fourth Degree, May 17, 2010.
        2. GK was asked by members of Holy Name to have the KC’s set up a fund for the benefit of the Best Family.
          1. Knights of Columbus tax exemption is granted under IRC 501(c)(8) as a fraternal beneficiary society, order or association.
          2. The KC’s operate under a lodge system for the exclusive benefit of the members of the fraternity itself and provides for the payment of life, sick, accident or other benefits to its members of the society, order or association or their dependents (exclusively from the benefits of the insurance products sold to its members).
          3. A domestic fraternal society, order or association operating under the lodge system, may accept a contribution or gift by an individual only if such contribution or gift is to be used exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.
          4. State Advocate, Jim Turedo advised GK Seifert that the KC’s may not be associated in any way with establishing the proposed benefit account. Such association with establishing the account could be construed under State law as the grant of a property interest by the organization for the benefit of a private individual and jeopardize the tax exemption.
          5. There are two methods available. (1) Establish an account under the Minnesota Uniform Custodial Trust Act (MN Stat. Ch.529) which requires registration of an assumed name together with a Declaration of Trust (creating an entity) or (2) find an individual who is willing to act on behalf of the family to open the account for the benefit of the family. This trusted person then directs the bank to distribute the funds to the named beneficiary upon the sole direction of the beneficiary. This method borrows from the operational concepts of Chapter 529.
          6. For future reference, Council Officers may facilitate raising funds on behalf of a named individual or family, but may not in any way execute any document, or deposit or disburse any funds in connection with such fund raising.
        3. Service Project June 5, 2010
          1. Several Knights under the direction of Bill Inhofer, dug out old shrubs, put in some new rose plants, moved a few other rose bushes, and placed bags of mulch at the Best Family residence.
          2. Thank You Bill Inhofer and everyone who physically participated in this successful service project.
      13. Year for Priests Appreciation BBQ Dinner
        1. Saturday, June 19, 2010, 6:15 PM
        2. Event being held in conjunction with the VBS Closing Picnic.
        3. Planning Committee met on Saturday, June 5, 2010.
        4. Kids Meal Basket – Free Will Offering
        5. Adult Meal Dinner – $5.00 per plate.
        6. Certificates of Appreciation to be presented to Fr. Tim and Fr. Joseph.
        7. Gift Cards to each – amount to be determined by Council resolution.
        8. Ask Fr. Tim if he wants a 4th Degree Guard at the 5:00 PM Mass.
        9. Volunteers needed on day of event.
        10. Sign up form to be posted on the Council web site.
      14. Communications Received
        1. Letter from the Mark Best Family
        2. Copy forwarded to Nicollet Assembly
      15. Council Meetings
        1. Previously scheduled Officer and Trustee Meeting, Sunday, June 27, 2010 is cancelled.
          • Next regular Council meeting, Tuesday, July 13, 2010.
  2. Chaplin’s Report
  • No report
  1. Treasurer’s Report
  • Council account balance: $ 8617.12 as of 6/8/2010
  • Check #429 still outstanding
  • Need to order more checks
  1. Financial Secretary’s Report
  • Total Receipts Reported: $ 2066.87
  • Expenses totaling: $ 1655.08
  • Motion to accept Treasurer’s and Financial Secretary’s report was approved
  1. Grand Knight Reading of Treasurer’s Receipts, Financial Secretary Vouches for Deposit
  • Treasurers Receipts at meeting totaling: $ 0.00
  • Motion to accept was approved
  1. Reading of Bills and Communications
  • None
  1. Financial Secretary’s Report of Receipts of Meeting
  • No funds received at the meeting.
  1. Report of Auditors and Trustees
  • None
  1. Chancellor’s Report on Vocations
  • Dan Cincoski donated the book, Jesus – A biography from a believer by Paul Johnson to the council
  1. Service Program Committee Reports
  • No report

 

 

  1. Recruitment Activity (Membership Director)
  • See Membership Director’s Report
  1. Retention Committee Report
  • No report

 

  1. Program Director
    1. Director – Jim Grube
      • Plan to meet with Fr. Tim to invite him to be the Council’s Chaplain. If Fr. Tim declines, he will ask Fr. Joseph.
      • Dave Novak is transferring his membership to the Hopkins Council to help them.
    2. Church Activity – George Laurance
      • Moving forward with the Holy Name Cemetery plan for the memorial to the unborn
      • Strongly recommended that the council support the ultrasound machine initiative. See New Business section
      • Pro-Life Activity – Pat Karn
        1. 6/20 is the Parish rummage sale.
        2. Starts at 1 PM
        3. Council members are encouraged to assist with the sale or by providing goods to be sold
        4. Funds used to make quilts
    3. Community Activity
      • No report
    4. Council Activity
      • No report
    5. Family Activity
      • No report
    6. Youth Activity
      • No report

 

  1. Report of Standing Committees
  • No report
  1. Unfinished Business
  • See GK’s report
  • BBQ dinner to honor priests (“Year of the Priest”). Scheduled for 6/19 after 5PM Mass.
    • Serving smoked pork chop with veggies and sides for $5.00 per plate
    • Kid’s meal basket will be a free-will offering
    • Plan to have a separate table for Deacons and their families
    • Plan to commence with opening prayer for priests and some opening remarks – discussed giving attendees a chance to make remarks
    • Solicit KC volunteers via website
    • Motion carried to give Fr. Tim and Fr. Joseph a gift card for $250.00 each

 

 

 

 

 

  1. New Business
    • Received email from Patty Watkins requesting the KC’s assistance in cooking food on 6/17 at 5PM. Following Knights volunteered:
      • Tom Silver
      • Pat Karn
      • Ed Ayd
      • Tom Lee
    • State Ultrasound Initiative
      • Evidence shows that expecting mothers are likely to keep their babies if they see the an image of the child in the womb
      • Supreme is sponsoring a program to fund the purchase of ultrasound machines to be donated to Pro-Life centers.
      • Councils are being encouraged to band together to help raise the necessary funds. $7500.00/machine. Goal is $1500.00 per council
      • Motion carried to participate in the fund raiser
  1. Fourth Degree
  • None

 

  1. Field Agent’s Report
  • None
  1. District Deputy’s Report
  • No report
  1. Good of the Order
  • Lenise Best family
  • George Laurance family
  • Dan Cincoski family
  • David Novack family
  • Davone Yang family
  • Greg Hegi
  • Bev Carsten
  • Terry Silver family
  • Ed O’Rourke’s sister-in-law
  • Deacon James Lannan, pray for his vocation to the Priesthood.
  • Unemployed / Underemployed Brother Knights
  • New High School and College Graduates
  • Families in the Gulf Coast Region
  1. Chaplain’s Summation
  • None

 

  1. Closing Prayer
  • Closing Prayers were said at: 9:24 PM
  1. Meeting Adjourned (Closing Ode, dismissed above)
  • Meeting Adjourned at 9:25 PM

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