Date: November 8, 2016
1. The Council meeting was called to order at 7:34 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 | |
| Grand Knight | Dave Stumpf | P | Warden | Jason Touw | P | |
| Deputy Grand Knight | John Rode | P | Inside Guard | Jose Rodriguez-Belerra | A | |
| Chancellor | Eugene Dust | A | 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 | A | Trustee 1 yr | Daniel Cincoski | P | |
| Lecturer | Martin Dehen | P | Present: 9 | Absent: 5 | ||
6. Non-Officer Council Members in Attendance (9 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 October 11, 2016 General Membership meeting were approved.
11. Report of Admission Committee and Reading of Applications: Motion to accept the application of Steven Thompson (sponsored by Dan Cincoski) was approved.
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 $5,292.75 as of November 8, 2016.Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report was Approved.
16. Financial Secretary’s Report: Five members still owe dues for the year.Total Receipts reported for the period: $192.50Total Disbursements reported for the period: $794.15 ( 4 Vouchers: $100.00. $41.00, $125.00 and $527.56)
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 during the Serra Club meeting on Friday he intends to offer comments on how to get youth interested in religious vocations. Jason Touw noted 3 or 4 youth interest in vocations are going to attend the Archbishop’s dinner on November 8th . Kory LaCroix will be taking them.
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 – No report
Recruitment: John Rode – No report
Retention: Jim Grube – No report
Lecturer: Marty Dehen – No report
HNOJ Life Commission: Earl Forrence/Tom Silver – No report
21. Report of the Round Table Chairman – Not applicable
22. Report of Standing Committees – No report
23. Unfinished Business
- Divine Mercy Image – Dan Cincoski reported the image has arrived, but a location for its exhibition has yet to be determined.
- Christmas Party Dec.13th – Forster’s Catering will again cater the event at Vic Tarnowski’s home. The members selected beef as the main course with a cost of $18.45/plate (compared to $26.10/plate in 2015). Tom Silver will supply coffee and Jose Rodriguez-Belerra will supply water. John Rode will rent the chairs (43 were rented in 2015). The cost of providing the postcard invitations was $53.63 ($49.63 for postage and $7.00 for cutting). Members will be able to pay via PayPal or cash/check.
- Pancake Breakfast – November 13th with proceeds going to the Kitchen Fund.
- Memorial Mass St. Anne’s Nov.17th 7 pm.
- Coats for kids delivery – Grand Knight Stumpf will deliver the coats.
- Marketing – Jason Touw reported that malware had infected the web site. GoDaddy helped Jason clean the site.
- Pro-Life Donation – Motion to donate $400 to the following organizations: Cradle of Hope; Archdiocese of St. Paul – Minneapolis; Southwest Options for Women – Approved
24. New Business
1. Star Council Award – Will be presented by David Whatmuff of the State Council at the November 9th Fine Dining at 6:00 PM.
2. Special Olympics – Will be held November 11th-13th where it is expected that 2,000 athletes will participate.
3. Rosaries for Chapel – Motion – to provide 15 each (black and white) – Approved
4. Fire for Discipleship December14th from 8:00 to 9:00 PM – This issue was tabled.
5. District Meeting – Will be at Holy Name December 8th at 7:00 PM.
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
Karyl Walcher on the passing of his wife Judy
Christopher “Kip” Walker and wife Susan
Father Marty Fleming
Dick Hargarten
Jerry Sisk
George Laurance
Deacon Sam Catapano
Jim Lannan
Gary Collyard
Earl Forrence
Polly Novack
Frank Renshaw’s wife Madeline
Patrick Silver (Tom Silver’s brother)
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
Fall Retreat Participants
29. Closing Prayer: The closing prayers were offered at 8:28 PM.
30. Closing Ode: The Council dispensed with the closing ode.
31. Meeting Adjourned: The meeting was adjourned at 8:29 PM.
Closing Reminders: Pancake Breakfast on November 13th.
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Grube, Recording Secretary