1. The January 10, 2017 Council meeting was called to order at 7:38 PM by GK Stumpf
2. Warden’s Report on Membership Cards by 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- 8:07 PM | |
| Grand Knight | Dave Stumpf | P | Warden | Jason Touw | P | |
| Deputy Grand Knight | John Rode | P | Inside Guard | Jose Rodriguez-Belerra | A | |
| Chancellor | Eugene Dust | P | Outside Guard | Pat Karn | A | |
| Recorder | Jim Grube | P | Trustee 3 yr | Bill Swing | P | |
| Financial Secretary | Edward Hagerty | P | Trustee 2 yr | Earl Forrence | A | |
| Treasurer | Mark Mertens | P | Trustee 1 yr | Daniel Cincoski | P | |
| Lecturer | Martin Dehen | P | Present: 11 | Absent: 3 | ||
6. Non-Officer Council Members in Attendance (11 members present for votes)
7. Knights of Columbus Guests:
8. Opening Ode: The Council members dispensed with the opening ode.
9. Chaplain’s Report: None
10. Reading of Minutes of Previous Meeting:
Record of Council finances and actions of the November 8, 2016 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 $8,156.80 as of December 31, 2016. Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report was Approved.
16. Financial Secretary’s Report: Total Receipts reported for the period: $3,654.00 (5 batches: $192.50, $47.00, $1,212.96, $423.54 and $1,778.00); Total Disbursements reported for the period: $4,732.98 (14 Vouchers: $100.00, $41.59, $125.00, $527.56, $374.10, $30.00, $1,487.74, $112.80, $400.00, $400.00, $400.00, $22.20, $53.63 and $658.36).
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 – No report
Council Service Director: Ed Ayd – No report
Culture of Life Director: Unassigned – No report
Public Relations: Jason Touw reported the Marketing Subcommittee still needs help from the Council membership.
Family Service Director: Jim Grube – No report
Youth Activity Director: Unassigned – No report
Membership: Dan Cincoski – Dan reported that membership records as of January 10, 2017 indicate the Council had 133 members, 54 Insurance members and 79 Associate members.
Recruitment: John Rode – No report
Retention: Jim Grube – No report
Lecturer: Marty Dehen – No report
HNOJ Life Commission: Tom Silver reported on an upcoming Pastoral Care Meeting on February 11th from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Tom reported Joe Vorderbruggen and he are involved in this effort, and Tom further reported that support for the pastoral care initiative has fallen over the past many years.
21. Report of the Round Table Chairman – Not applicable
22. Report of Standing Committees – No report
23. Unfinished Business
- Coats for Kids: Grand Knight Stumpf and Jason Touw delivered the coats to Interfaith Outreach.
- Fire for Discipleship: Attendees at the December 14th fire were Joe Floeder, John Rode, Bill Swing, Grand Knight Stumpf and Earl Forrence.
- Memorial Mass: Grand Knight Stumpf represented the Council at the Mass held at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Hamel on November 17th.
- District Meeting: The meeting was held at Holy Name of Jesus on December 8th.
- Christmas Party Recap: 59 members sent an RSVP response and 54 attended, while 55 were paid for. Receipts for the party amounted to $959.01. While the cost to the Council was approximately $1,000 in 2015, preliminary figures indicate the cost to the Council may be approximately $600 in 2016. Attendees agreed the food was great. Areas for improvement were: RSVP should indicate responders should note dietary needs; and, there should be greater clarity on the intent of a “White Elephant” gift exchange if it is to occur again.
- Christmas Eve Parking: Agreement was reached that this event needs to be put on the calendar sooner so we can get volunteers ahead of the event. The Friday morning men’s group is owed a debt of thanks for making this a success for the Parish.
- Pancake Breakfast Proceeds Kitchen Fund: This item has been continued to the February Council meeting.
24. New Business
1. Website Malware: Jason Touw reported the Council website may have been infected via the website host provider.
2. Fraternal Survey: The survey is to be sent out to the membership, with updates on volunteer time needed by January 24th.
3. Cinnamon Rolls for Pro Life: Tom Silver reported the 27th annual cinnamon roll sale will be January 21/22, (with preliminary work to start on Friday, January 20) and is again sponsored by “A Community Caring for Life”. Tom is to email a flyer once Jason is able to get the form to Tom. Tom reported General Mills is no longer able to allow employees to purchase the roll dough at a discount, so Tom is seeking another source.
4. KC Free Throw Contest: The Council sponsored contest is scheduled for January 28th from 1:30-3:30 PM. Earl Forrence will coordinate the event with the Wayzata Council. Bill Swing will send a copy of the flyer to Jason for him to advertise the event.
5. KC District Free Throw Contest: The District sponsored contest is scheduled for February 11th from 1:30-3:30 PM at Holy Name of Jesus. Earl Forrence will again coordinate the event.
6. Seafood Buffet: This event is scheduled for March 10th and is to be coordinated by Lani Schlundt.
7. Pancake Breakfast/RCIA Brunch: This event is scheduled for March 5th.
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 – No report
27. District Deputy’s Report: Thomas Mechels – No report
28. Good of the Order:
Joe & Dan Vorderbruggen
Christopher “Kip” Walker and wife Susan
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)
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 8:49 PM.
30. Closing Ode: The Council dispensed with the closing ode.
31. Meeting Adjourned: The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 PM.
Closing Reminders: The Cinnamon Roll activity – January 20-22
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Grube, Recording Secretary