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Council Minutes January 2014

 

Date: 01/14/2014

  • The Council meeting was called to order at 7:34 p.m. by GK Forrence.
  • Warden’s Report on Membership Card by Trustee Grube.
  • Opening Prayer offered by GK Forrence.
  • Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
  • Roll Call of Officers:
OFFICE NAME Pres OFFICE NAME Pres
Chaplain Advocate George Laurance
Grand Knight Earl Forrence P Warden Davone Yang
Deputy Grand Knight Bill Swing P Inside Guard John Rode
Chancellor David Stumpf P Outside Guard Craig Lyon
Recorder James Seifert P Trustee 3 yr Daniel Cincoski P
Financial Secretary Edward Hagerty P Trustee 2 yr James Grube P
Treasurer Mark Mertens P Trustee 1 yr Thomas Silver P
Lecturer Martin Dehen P Present: 10 Absent: 5

 

 

  • Non-Officer Council Members in Attendance: (12 present at roll call)
    1. Eugene Dust, Roman Schuh (Transferee 3rd Degree)
    2. Pat Karn (8:20 p.m.)

 

  • Knights of Columbus Guests:
    1. Thomas Mechels, DD
  • Opening Ode
    1. Recited in unison by all members present.
  • Reading of Minutes of Previous Meeting
    1. 11/12/2013. Record of Council finances and actions read by Recorder Seifert.
    2. Correction: Treasurer’s Balance $5,913.54
    3. Minutes of 11/12/2103 Approved as Corrected.
  • Report of Admission Committee and Reading of Applications
    1. Roman J. Schuh, Transfer in, 3rd Degree, Iowa, Council 5390.
  • Balloting for Membership (new, readmission, reapplications, transfers)
    1. None
  • Initiations
    1. Kory La Croix pending admission. GK Forrence to follow-up on scheduling.
    2. Major Degree at St. Vincent de Paul, Saturday, February 1, 2014.
    3. Major Degree at North St. Paul, Saturday, March 15, 2014.
  • Grand Knight’s Report
    1. Upcoming Activities
      1. Help at the Cinnamon Roll sales – weekend of Jan 24 / 25 / 26.
      2. Seafood buffet on March 28th. Prep meeting? (Planning Meeting, Thursday, February 6, 2014 at Holy Name of Jesus at 7:00 p.m.)
        • Offer for Walleye came in this week. Devon liked but was concerned about the cost for 50lbs of fillets. (Discussion: keep event identity as “Asian Seafood” buffet. Walleye information given to Marty Dehen for inquiry).
  • Next breakfasts: (March 2, April 6 and May 4)
  1. Officer and Trustee meeting not scheduled until March.
  1. Old Business
    1. A very warm “Thank You” was received from Fr. Steve and Deacon Dennis for help with parking cars at the 4 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass. Father (thru Dennis) really wanted to know “Where did you put them all?” Was somewhat amazed when I said we had room for about another 50 cars.
      • Certainly a very warm thank you from me too.
    2. Memorial to the Unborn dedication. <My reminder for Spring>
  • Thank you to our host for the 2013 Christmas Party.
  1. K of C activity in Chapel going well? – Jim Grube. Additional volunteers welcome.
  1. Communications:
    1. From Kevin Finger – a thank you from HNOJ for the $1,250 kitchen donation. (Attachment A)
  2. District Meeting News – 12/12/13
    1. Coats for Kids is considering adding hats and gloves.
    2. Free Throw and HNOJ – Feb 8th and Mar 22nd
      • This is last year an outside organization may hold the event at HNOJ
      • Finger has given me permission for the HNOJ Knights take the activity over next year; but …
        • We as a council need to concur to pick up the responsibility – and fully support.
        • Vertus training is REQUIRED for all who attend. HNOJ can hold one for up to 50 Knights in the spring if we request. (Discussion: Ask membership to show interest in attending training at HNOJ. GK to explore training options further with Parish staff).
        • Several Knights needed to attend every free-throw activity.
      • HNOJ asked us to make a decision by March.
  • Wheelchairs – $150 each – suggested that multiple councils get together to purchase. We should consider.
  1. Tootsie Roll – order by Jan 15th (Last year the deadline was March 1. Order forms have not arrived yet).
  2. First Degree team kits are available for $299.
  1. New business
    1. Kip Walker.   As I sent out, Kip’s wife Susan is looking for general companionship help for Kip. Someone has volunteered to take him to therapy now. But I’d like one of us to bring him to our monthly meeting. Volunteers? (Suggestion: form a team to rotate transportation needs).
    2. New members & installations
  • Major degree on Feb 1st at St. Vincent in Brooklyn Park.
  1. For Marty Dehen
    • Roman Schuh; transfer from Iowa Council 5390; 319-377-4701
    • Membership Enrollment DVD arrived (Given to Marty Dehen).
  2. Prayers for the Intentions of the Holy Father
    1. For the People: That all may promote authentic economic development that respects the dignity of all peoples.

 

  • Chaplain’s Report
    1. No report
  • Treasurer’s Report
    1. Council account balance $3,285.65 as of 12/31/2013.
    2. Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report – Approved

 

  • Financial Secretary’s Report
    1. Total Receipts reported: Dec: $440.00 Jan: $1,630.00 Total: $2,070.00
    2. Total Disbursements reported: Nov: 1,325.00, Dec: $1,949.61 $ Jan: $537.20 Total: $3,811.81
    3. Receipts Summary and Expenditure vouchers read by FS.
    4. Net Assets at 12/31/2013 were $3,285.65
    5. Motion to accept the Financial Secretary’s Report – Approved
  • Grand Knight Reading of Treasurer’s Receipts, Financial Secretary Vouchers for Deposit
    1. No Report
  • Reading of Bills and Communications
    1. Thank you for donation to Holy Name of Jesus for Kitchen Fund.
    2. Thank you for the Rosary’s for the Troops donation.
    3. Thank you for donation to 2nd Harvest Food Bank – Maple Plain.
    4. Thank you for donation given to Cradle of Hope.
    5. Thank you for donation to Bishop Cozzens telecast, DVD of telecast received by the FS.
  • Report of Auditors and Trustees
    1. No report

 

  • Chancellor’s Report on Vocations
    1. No report
  • Service Program Committee Reports
    1. Program Director – Unassigned
      1. No report
  1. Membership – Marty Dehen
    1. Membership Message, email to all Council members January 2, 2014.
  1. Church Service – George Laurance plus a Co-Chairman (TBD)
    1. No report
  1. Vocations – Tom Silver
    1. No report
  1. Community Service – (Open)
    1. No report
  1. Council Service –DGK Bill Swing
    1. No report
  1. Family Service Area – Jim Grube
    1. No report
  1. Pro-Life Service Area – Pat Karn and Tom Silver
    1. No report
  1. Public Relations Area – DGK Bill Swing
    1. No report
  1. Youth Activity Service Area – (Open)
    1. No report
  1. Recruitment – (Open)
    1. No report
  1. Retention – Jim Grube
    1. No report
  1. Lecturer – Marty Dehen
    1. Report entitled “Rosary Reflections”, email to Council members December 30, 2013.
  • Report of the Round Table Chairman
    1. Not Applicable
  • Report of Standing Committees
    1. No report
  • Unfinished Business
    1. The outstanding check reported by the Treasurer in November 2013 has been recovered and voided.
    2. Motion to support Deacon Marc Paveglio with a $500.00 RSVP Seminarian donation remains on the Table for consideration at a later date. 
  • New Business
    1. Cards of Condolence have been presented to Brother Knights Tim, Dan and Joe Cavanaugh.
    2. Donation of General Mills pancake mix received from Tom and Rose Winkels. A Thank You note has been sent.
    3. 24th Annual Pro-Life Cinnamon Roll Bake and Sale, Friday-Saturday shifts mostly full, Sunday volunteers needed.
  • Report of the Fourth Degree
    1. No report
  • Field Agent’s Report – David Novack
    1. No report
  • District Deputy’s Report – Thomas Mechels
    1. Duties assumed October, 2013. First round of Council visitations complete tonight.
    2. Appreciates greatly KC Council 13096 email updates.
    3. Council activities are not getting publicity beyond each Council’s local parish community.
    4. Encourage District 53 Councils to jointly contribute to the Knights of Columbus Wheelchair Mission. Donations can be directed to local organizations and/or global recipients. Cost is $150 per wheelchair.
    5. Ready, willing and able to help the Council in any way.
  • Good of the Order
    1. Christopher “Kip” Walker
    2. The Bill Cavanaugh family
    3. George Laurance
    4. Dick Hargarten
    5. Jerry Sisk
    6. Eric Lloyd, GK Loretto Council, past District Director
    7. Kao Pafoua Yang
    8. Mickey Cincoski
    9. Jim Lannan
    10. Gary Collyard
    11. Kevin Strauss
    12. Bishops and Priests of the Archdiocese of St. Paul – Minneapolis
    13. In Thanksgiving for prayers answered
    14. and, for all Brother Knights and their families in need of our prayers
  • Chaplain’s Summation
    1. No report
  • Closing Prayer
    1. Closing Prayers were offered at 8:50 p.m.
    2. Prayers for the Intentions of the Holy Father: For the People: That all may promote authentic economic development that respects the dignity of all peoples.
  • Closing Ode
    1. Recited in unison by all members present.
  • Meeting Adjourned
    1. Meeting Adjourned at 8:53 p.m.

Calendar Reminders:

 

24th Annual Pro-Life Cinnamon Roll Bake and Sale

January 24-25-26, 2014. Many volunteers needed to bake and sell cinnamon rolls. Make it a family project. Sign up at http://hnojkc.org/index.cfm?pageid=24

 

Asian Seafood Buffet Planning Meeting:

Thursday, February 6, 2014 – 7:00 p.m. at Holy Name of Jesus. See Membership Report email dated January 15, 2014 for more information.

 

General Membership Meeting:

Tuesday, February 11, 2014 – 7:30 p.m. at Holy Name of Jesus. Check the reception desk TV monitor for the room assignment. The business meeting is preceded by the Rosary at 7:10 p.m.

Pancake Breakfast Schedule

  • Sunday, March 2, 2014, Sunday, April 6, 2014, Sunday, May 4, 2014.

Asian Seafood Buffet

  • Friday, March 28, 2014

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